Beer Prescriptions Permitted by Internal Revenue Rules
The Bureau of Internal Revenue allows beer and wine to be prescribed by doctors with no fixed time limit, up to two and a half gallons of beer and two quarts of wine per prescription and no more than a pint of spirits in ten days. Texas will not adopt this, as state law limits doctors to one pint of alcohol in ten days.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
David H. Blair
Internal Revenue
Texas
Austin
Attorney General’s Department
Internal Revenue Department
Injured Driver Walter Nix in Auto Accident Near Ely
Walter Nix of Farmersville formerly of the Ely area was seriously injured Tuesday when his car rolled over while trying to pass a farm wagon on the pike a mile south of town. He received first aid from Dr. Johnson, then was taken to a Sherman hospital with a crushed face and multiple facial fractures. A Farmville friend accompanying him escaped with slight bruises.
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Walter Nix
Farmersville
Ely
Johnson
Sherman
Nix
State Fair Closes After 650000 Attendance
The thirty-fifth annual State Fair of Texas wrapped up Sunday night with an attendance near 650000. Officials call the showing gratifying given unsettled conditions and high railroad rates. Last year drew over one million attendees.
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Texas
Farm Labor Union Pledges Aid to Striking Rail Workers
Sherman report notes the Farm Labor Union of Grayson County voted to feed striking railroad employees for any duration of the walkout planned for next Sunday. The resolution, urged by Will Glidewell of Bells, also pledges material and moral support for the right to collective bargaining and representation.
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Sherman
Farm Labor Union
Grayson County
Carpenters’ Hall
Will Glidewell
Bells
World Series Receipts Break Records in 1921
The 1921 World Series set financial and attendance records with eight games drawing $900,235 total receipts from 269,796 spectators. Giants players receive about $5,265 each from 75 percent of the players’ share, while Cleveland Americans, Pittsburgh Nationals, and St. Louis clubs share $43,873.34 and $29,252.22 respectively. The advisory board gains $135,084.95 and club owners receive $472,675.82. Also noted is Ora McMillin Hollowell’s improving health northeast of the city.
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New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cleveland Americans
Pittsburgh Nationals
St. Louis
National Commission
Unknown Soldier Selected in Chalons sur Marne
In Chalons sur Marne on October 24, Sergeant Edward F Younger of Chicago selected the coffin to be laid to rest at Arlington. Four coffins from Coblenz were displayed in the city hall chapel as Younger, after a brief ceremony, placed a rose on the chosen casket and saluted. The coffin draped in an American flag was later placed in the city hall rotunda.
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Chalons-Sur-Marne
America
National Cemetery
Arlington
Virginia
United States
Edward F. Younger
Chicago
Coblenz
Younger
Saul
Commends Ku Klux Klan in Dallas letter to editor
A Dallas reader defends the Ku Klux Klan in a letter published in the Dallas Morning News and handed to The Sun. The writer argues critics distrust the Klan’s aims, claims it supports law and suppresses crime, and urges legal respect and public publicity to aid growth of the organization. Dallas, Texas. Sterling P. Strong signs the communication.
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Dallas Morning News
The
Sun
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
Sterling P. Strong
Dallas
Texas
Central Christian Church Ladies Aid Meeting Declared
The Ladies Aid of Central Christian Church plans an all day Monday meeting at the church with tasks worth 50 points each for timely class attendance and prepared lessons. Morning service will discuss Christ's Picture of the Church. no evening service. AFE Major, Pastor.
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Ladies Aid of the Church
Christ
A.fe
North Texas Gas sues Lone Star for 360000 damages
In Sherman on October 25 a major damage suit was filed in Fifteenth district court. North Texas Gas Company sues Lone Star Gas Company for 360000, alleging overcharges to Sherman Denison and Whitesboro customers during 120 days before October 23 1921. The petition says a 1912 contract allowed two thirds of gross receipts to Lone Star up to 20 cents per thousand cubic feet, but Lone Star voided the contract and charged higher rates. Damages are claimed as 120000 per city.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Fifteenth District Court Clerk
North Texas Gas Company
Lone Star Gas Company
Denison
Whitesboro
Dallas Gas Company
Ft. Worth Gas Company
Gainesville Gas & Electrical Company
McMillin Bruce Marriage Announcement Stirs Fort Worth Fans
Society notes reveal J Maurice McMillin wed Miss Bruce of Fort Worth after meeting while both served as Federal income tax deputies. The couple recently visited groom's parents Senator D S McMillin and a large gathering in Austin Greenville and Remlig celebrated.
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J. Maurice McMillin
Missie Bruce
Fort Worth
Maurice
Texas
God of Love
D. S. McMillin
H. T. Atterberry
Austin
J. T. McMillin
Lucile
Greenville
J. Clarence Mece- Millin
W. B. Hestand
Mary
Benton McMillin
Remlig
Mary Hestand
New Mexico Apples Arrive At Woosley Building
O. R. Monk announces arrival of three varieties Ben Davis Pippin and Grimes Golden apples. Available at the Woosley building east door priced at 2.50 per bushel. Apples selling fast.
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New Mexico
Ben Davis
Pippin
Grimes
Woosley Building
East Door
O. R. Monk
Grayson County Teachers Institute to Convene in Sherman
Sherman Oct 26 County Superintendent Acton announces the Grayson County Teachers Institute will meet at the First Baptist Church in Sherman starting Monday Oct 31 Trustees Day leads the agenda with 275 teachers expected Miss Annie Webb Blanton State Superintendent will speak at 1 15 PM and answer questions in an informal session Dr H F Musselman of Dallas will lead the Institute which runs through the week with broad public invitation to attend
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Sherman
George W. Acton
Grayson County
Teachers’ Institute
First Baptist Church
Annie Webb Blanton
Acton
Miss Blanton
H. F. Musselman
Dallas
Sun want column sale of wine lots proceeds
The Sun advertises a want column selling six wine lots and related goods. The brief notice mentions pricing and sale terms in a compact classified style.
Farmers Union Gin Destroyed by Fire
The Farmers Union Gin Company plant lost its main gin house and boiler room in a Sunday blaze. Clyde Craig alerted the fire department at 1:45 am, and crews including John Cantrell fought the fire, saving the office and four storage sheds and keeping it from the colored Methodist church. Insurance on the building and contents totals 11 500, with larger replacement costs anticipated. origin likely tied to cotton recently ignited in the gin house.
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Farmers Union Gin Company
Clyde Craig
John Cantrell
City
City Water Plant
Colored Methodist Church
Messrs
Old Fashioned Singing at Baptist Church Sunday
The Oak Hill Cemetery Association hosts an old fashioned song service at the Baptist Church Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Town singers will perform old time songs and all churches will dismiss to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to reduce the association debt. 50 calling cards offered for $1.00.
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Ladies of the
Oak Hill Cemetery Association
Baptist Church
Armistice Day Plans In Whitewright By Legion
Preston Everheart Post of the American Legion outlines Armistice Day events in Whitewright for Nov 11. A large community dinner on Main Street will be free, with baskets of edibles from attendees. The day runs from 6 a.m. to the evening battle royal, featuring a football game and more programs.
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Preston Everheart
Legion
Auxiliary
The
Sun
Whitewright
Legion Elects Officers At Pres ton Everheart Post
At a meeting last week of the Pres ton Everheart Post American Legion officers for the ensuing term were elected: R C Brown post commander Lloyd Wright vice post commander Roscoe Pace post adjutant Gilmore Webster financial secretary Rev H E Morris chaplain Elgie Fields sergeant at arms FE O May publicity man and historian. Following the election a supper was served at local cafes with several out of town visitors speaking. The post now has over a hundred members and is growing, one of the best legion organizations in the state.
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Preston Everheart
American Legion
R. C. Brown
Lloyd Wright
Roscoe Pace
Gilmore Webster
Stolen Pony Recovered Near Randall After Theft
A pony owned by C. P. McCarley stolen from a hitch rack in Whitewright about a month ago was recovered Wednesday near Randall. It had been taken by a youth from that area and sold to a neighbor. The saddle from the pony at the time of the theft was sold to a party near Leonard.
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C. P. McCarley
Whitewright
Randolph
Leonard
Money to loan on farms with extended vendor's liens
Local lender offers loans on farm properties with vendor's lien notes extended. Interested parties R. H. May or Tom Barbee to contact for details and terms.
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R. H. May
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ora McMillin Hollowell
First National Bank
C. B. Bryant
R. A. Gillett
Central Christian Church
Grayson County Teachers’ Institute
Go. Soc
Farmers Union
Thrift Is
Planters National Bank
Tom Barbee
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