County Adopts Plan to Solve Precinct Problem in Grayson
Grayson County commissioners approve a plan to divert all highway funds from date to Dec 31 into the road and bridge fund of precinct 1 to pay debts and operate crews. Estimated $6,000 plus $3,200 in tax income will bolster precinct 1, with Cook cutting his budget to keep roads open.
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Sherman Democrat
Grayson County
A. T. Cook
Jake J. Loy
B. M. Whiteacre
Whiteacre
Judge Loy
Cook
Fort Worth
Heating Habits Risk Health Says Gas Ad Campaign
A gas company educates customers on proper heating and ventilation to prevent winter illnesses. Huddling in one or two overheated rooms is discouraged as doctors warn it fosters cold germs. advertisements cite that fifty percent of disabling diseases start with a common cold.
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Gas Company
America
Record Year for Tree Planting in U S Forests
The U S Forest Service reports a record planting season with over 222 million seedlings set on 244 thousand acres across national forests. Most work occurred in the North Central region and east of the Great Plains including Michigan and Texas.
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Washington
Forest Service
CCC
Great Plains
North Central Region
Michigan
Texas
County approves nine women project with federal funds
The project will employ nine women and involve a federal expenditure of 5348 dollars. County health officer Dr. B A Russell is donating his services to secure the project. After adjournment the court visited Mr. Cook at his home and informed him of the action.
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B. A. Russell
Cook
New Prison Manager Promises Guards Disarmament Plan
Huntsville article reports Dave Nelson as the new state prison system manager. He pledges to remove guns from guards and promote first-termers, plans housing for guards on farms, and seeks legislative funding. Nelson to assume charge Friday with Lee Simmons present.
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Huntsville
Dave Nelson
State Prison System
Lee Simmons
Simmons
Lastham Farm
R. H. Baughn
Wynne
B. B. Wright
Nelson
Enterprise School Honor Roll Announces First Month
Miss Marcella Tatum reports the honor roll for the first month at Enterprise School east of town. Students with B averages and few absences include William Reeves Dan Kent Jack Reeves Mildred Kent Glen Robarts Lynal J. Moore. A carnival is set for Friday night Nov 1 inviting public attendance.
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Marcella Tatum
Enterprise School
William Reeves
Dan Kent
Jack Reeves
Mildred Kent
Glen Robarts
Lynal J. Moore
Card of Thanks for Pure Food Show Support
The Presbyterian Church ladies express gratitude to town merchants and business people who sponsored the Pure Food Show, booths and prizes. They thank all participants and contributors from Sherman, Trenton, Denison, and Dallas and acknowledge utilities and helpers for their efficient aid and spirit.
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Sherman
Trenton
Denison
Dallas
the Presbyterian Church
More Gridiron Fatalities for Present Season
A New York University education instructor reports that in the first six weeks of the season football caused eighteen direct fatalities and five indirect deaths. Of the victims, eleven were high school players, three were sand lotters, two were college athletes, and two were athletic club members.
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New York
Floyd H. Fastwood
New York University
Eastwood
American Football Coaches Association
National Collegiate A. A
House Hikes Tax on Bets
The Texas House passed a bill to raise the state tax on horse race wagers with a 96 to 31 vote. The plan would levy 2.5 cents per dollar up to one million, 1.333 cents on the second million, and four cents on the third million, shifting odd cents to the state from tracks. Rep. J. C. Duvall warned the higher levy would hurt larger tracks like Arlington Downs.
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J. C. Duvall
Fort Worth
Arlington Downs
Wife’s Heaven Joke Turns On Whirling Smith
Mrs. John Smith dies and asks St. Peter to locate her husband among many John Smiths. She recalls her husband’s quip that he would turn over in his grave if she was unfaithful, prompting St. Peter to identify him as Whirling Smith.
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John Smith
St. Peter
John
Dum-Dum Bullets Supposed War Item In Dispatches
War reports from Ethiopia discuss the dread dum-dum bullet a soft nosed steel jacketed round that mushroom s on impact creating a large wound. Originating near Calcutta where Indian army ammunition is made the round contrasts with steel jacketed bullets that pass through targets with minimal deformation.
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Ethiopia
Dumdum
Calcutta
Grand Jury Charged to Indict Drunk Drivers
BONHAM District Judge George Blackburn urged the grand jury to curb traffic deaths by targeting drunk drivers. He said cars kill more people than wars and noted Fannin County, dry by local option, is ready to prosecute liquor law violators.
War and Sanity in World Conflict Warning by Twain
A prophetic wartime piece reflects on the real costs of war and the shifting public mood. It cites Mark Twain from The Mysterious Stranger predicting anti-war voices silencing, falsehoods by statesmen, and a nation swayed toward conflict.
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Aduwa
Sarajevo
Mark Twain
War Justification Memo Sparks Moral Debate
A fragment from the Pittsburgh Gazette urges readers to recognize the war as just and to thank God for the clearer sleep after enduring a period of grotesque self deception. The blurb hints at moral reflection and future reference.
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Pittsburgh Gazette
Aunt Ellen’s Praise Sparks Suspicion of Grace
Claude Callan notes Aunt Ellen’s praise of Grace to be slyly flattering yet damaging. Ellen compliments Grace’s looks and form while indicating a lack of soul, suggesting reputational harm through gentle, sad praise. The piece ends with a quip on giraffes and voiceless vocal chords.
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Ellen
Grace
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