Whitewright Sun notices and political commentary
The Whitewright Sun carries notices on admissions and charges for events and obituaries, outlines support for the local high school football team against Farmersville, and reports on political maneuvering for Texas Senate races with multi language campaign remarks by Professor George H. Derry. It discusses potential ballot names, party dynamics, and expected Mayfield support amid Democratic and Republican cross-votes.
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Farmersville
Texas
United States
Whitewight Sun
Earle B. Mayfield
Ferguson
Peddy
Mayfield
Jim Ferguson
Chas
Culberson
Bonham News
Why rob St. Peter to pay Paul phrase origin
An explanation traces the saying to 1640 when Westminster Abbey gained cathedral status and its lands funded church needs. Ten years later part of its revenue was diverted to repairs at St. Paul’s, prompting clergy and laity to oppose the move. The familiar phrase arose as a critique of robbing St. Peter to pay St. Paul.
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St. Peter
Westminister
Westminister Abbey
St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Peter’s
St. Paul
Brewton Pleads Guilty To Four More Charges
Sherman Oct 23 E M Brewton former cashier of the First Guaranty State Bank of Southmayd pleaded guilty in four forgery cases before the Fifteenth District Court and received two year sentences in each. Assistant County Attorney J Q Adamson urged minimum terms as 76 additional cases were dismissed, bringing Brewton to 81 total cases. He told a reporter he signed the notes to bolster the bank but did not profit from them, citing names including D W Russell W M Russell J W Wentzel and T M Bruce tied to notes hypothecated with Denison Bank & Trust Company to cover an overdraft.
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Brewton
Mr. Brewton
D. W. Russell
W. M. Russell
J. W. Wentzel
T. M. Bruce
Southmaydr
Denison Bank & Trust Company
Southmayor Bank
Right Choice Guaranteed by Spivy & Co Bonham
Bonham store M C Spivy & Co guarantees satisfaction with every purchase and backs the goods it sells, urging customers that what you buy here must be right in every way.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Box Supper At Enterprise School House
There will be a box supper at the Enterprise school house Saturday night October 28. All are invited to attend and bring well-filled baskets.
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Enterprise School
Advt
Bonham Firm Urges Use of Big Organization
A brisk pitch from M. C. Spivy & Co. of Bonham encourages readers that they can be served to advantage by tapping the resources of a large organization.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Carrier Transfer Brings Lucian Andrews to Route Five
Lucian Andrews, veteran carrier on rural route four for seventeen years and oldest in Whitewright, transfers to route five effective November 1. Route five, praised as the best out of Whitewright, is mostly graveled and allows year round car use, with only about three miles unpaved.
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Lucian Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Whitewright
That O U Dust Mop At Lloyd Moore's Furniture
A cleaned description touts an O U DUST mop at Lloyd Moore's Furniture Store. The single item claims easy removal washing and replacement. Offer includes a mop and a 35 cent bottle of polish for 1 50.
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Lloyd Moore
Guardianship by Publication Notice in Grayson County
Notice of Application for guardianship by publication in Grayson County Texas. To the sheriff or constable, summon all interested in the estate of Isla May Buenger, a minor, for publication at least ten days before the return day.
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State of
Texas
Grayson County
Grayson
Isla May Buenger
Louis An
Guardianship Application in Grayson County Court
Drew Buenger files for letters of guardianship for minors in Grayson County Court. Hearing set for the first Monday in January 1923 at Sherman Court House. Citizens may appear to contest the application. writ and affidavit of publication attached. Witness C M Cole, Clerk, dated October 21 1922.
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Drew Buenger
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
C. M. Cole
Texas
City of
A. D
Spivy & Co. Ad Promises Good Trade Amid Patronage
A Bonham business announces strong patronage support with a bold claim that customers find it a good place to trade, reflecting confidence in M. C. Spivy and Co. and their services.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Meekness Program By Young People At Church
The Church of Christ hosts a young people program next Sunday evening at 6 45. The program includes readings by Miss Sallie Hamilton and Miss Louise Beasley, songs, prayers, and a benediction. Topics include Why Be Meek and In What Be Meek. Marian Simmons leads discussion on Before Whom Be Meek and What Do With Meekness. Offering follows.
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Church of Christ
Sallie Hamilton
Gladys Roberts
Eunice Turner
Louise Beasley
Bessie Horton
Marian Simmons
Hosiery Business Ad Promises Demand Fulfillment
Our immense business in hosiery must mean that we are delivering the kind of goods the people want. M. C. Spivy & Co., Bonham.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Apples For Sale At One Dollar A Bushel
A buyer advertises Arkansas Ben Davis apples on the Katy track near the station selling at one dollar per bushel while supplies last.
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Arkansas
Ben Davis
Katy
Station
Texas and Vanderbilt Clear 7500 Each on 18710 Gate Receipts
Receipts for the Texas University Vanderbilt football game at Dallas Fair Park Stadium totaled 18710.70 dollars. Vanderbilt was guaranteed 6000 dollars and after expenses about 700 dollars, each team will receive roughly 7500 dollars. About nine thousand paid admissions were counted.
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Texas
Vanderbilt
Austin
Texas University- Vanderbilt
Dallas Fair Park
L. T. Bellmont
the Fair Association
Nelson Phillips May Be Successor of Justice Day on U. S. Supreme Bench
Washington reports the resignation of Justice W R Day from the U S Supreme Court and strong talk that Nelson Phillips of Dallas former Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court may be his successor. Harding aims to balance party makeup as seven of nine justices then were Republicans with two Democrats.
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Nelson Phillips
Justice Day
U. S. Supreme Bench
Washington
White House
W. R. Day
United States Supreme Court
Dallas
Supreme Court of Texas
Phillips
Harding
J K Ray Confederate veteran dies at 79 in Texas
J K Ray aged 79 died at his son W L Rays home in San Angelo last Saturday night at 10. The body was brought here for burial Monday with funeral services by Rev J F Fender and burial by the Masonic fraternity. He lived in the area about fifty years, his wife having died last May. He is survived by his son and one sister near Howe.
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J. K. Ray
W. L. Ray
San Angelo
J. F. Fender
Masonic Fraternity
Howe
Cotton Prices Rise Amid Weekly Advances
The cotton market showed several sharp gains over the past week with the fleecy staple selling higher than in fall. Prices ranged from 22.75 to 24 cents at the market, with the best grade now fetching 23 to 24 cents.
Bargain offered for fine player piano by Brook Mays Co
A Dallas piano house advertises a fine new player piano with bench and late rolls near White Wright, and a splendid upright piano with stool and scarf. Both instruments are offered at bargain terms with payment arrangements available, address Brook Mays & Co., Reliable Piano House, Dallas, Texas.
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Whitewright
Brook Mays & Co
Reliable Piano House
Dallas
Texas
Dengue Illness Strikes Mrs. Atterberry at Dallas Game
Mrs H T Atterberry daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan McMillin of this city fell ill with dengue fever during the Vanderbilt Texas football game in Dallas. She was moved to her brother Jack McMillin's home in Greenville where she is reported improving.
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H. T. Atterberry
Dan McMillin
Dallas
Jack McMillin
Greenville
Jeweler R L Johnson Invites Inspection of New Stock
A jeweler announces a large shipment of seasonable merchandise with tempting prices and invites customers to inspect the goods. R L Johnson signs the notice, emphasizing value and availability.
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R. L. Johnson
Jeweler
Turkmen Forces Close Saloons After Occupying Towns
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Turks suppress civilian freedoms by occupying neutral zone towns and swiftly shutting down saloons. The remark frames this action as part of a harsh, cruel reputation. The item emphasizes occupation and social disruption.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Shaker sect dying out while hand-shaker sect grows
The Literary Digest says the Shaker sect is rapidly declining. In contrast the hand-shaker sect is expected to flourish as long as political candidates are elected by vote, per the Nashville Tennesseean.
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Nashville Tennesseean
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Peter
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BOX Supper
Young People’s
Mickie
Arles
Sherwin-Williams
Devoe
Murray, the Jeweler
Jones
Rexall Store
Gordon Brothers
Hudson, Davis & Co
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