Whitewright Votes Strong in August Primary Results
The Whitewright vote shows Governor Sterling leading Ferguson 319 to 152 in August, with high turnout in several races. R. H. May topped district clerk contenders 444 to 32, and Tom Wells led representative race 409 to 55.
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Whitewright
Sterling
Ferguson
R. H. May
Tom Wells
Hatcher-Thompson
R. S. Sterling
Miriam A. Ferguson
Lee Satterwhite
C. V. Terrell
W. Gregory Hatcher
Ernest O. Thompson
Supreme Court
J. E., Hickman
William Pierson
Pink Parrish
George B. Terrell
J. H
Cyclone) Davis
Joseph W. Bailey
Sterling P. Strong
Joe Burkett
Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals 5Th Supreme Judicial District of Texas
Joel R. Bond
Robert M. Vaughan
Sam E. Bateman
Elbert M. Barron
Local Ballot Candidate Totals for Various Offices
The record lists candidate names and vote counts for multiple offices including Criminal District Attorney Roy M. Finley 277 Hubert Bookout 183. District Clerk R. H. May 444 Y. Ernest 32. County Clerk C. M. Cole 243 Callie McAfee Frost 211. Tax Assessor Claude Whiteacre 132 J C Allred 329. Constable Precinct 3 R E Biggerstaff 152 Joe Riddle 293. Public Weigher Precinct 3 Harold Doss 198 T R Brice 277.
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Tom Wells
Olan R. van Zandt
Roy M. Finley
Hubert Bookout
R. H. May
Y. Ernest
C. M
Charley) Cole
Callie McAfee Frost
Claude Whiteacre
J.C. (Carl) Allred
Justice
R. E. Biggerstaff
J. R
Joe) Riddle
Justice Precinct
Harold Doss
T. R
Tom) Brice
Typographical GEMS For Gadabout Hens Chicken Coupe
Monticello Ave Pontiac Press notes a typographical feature called Gadabout Hens Chicken Coupe 18 by 32 inches. Caption suggests a quirky placard or sign design showcased in a Pontiac Michigan context. The item reflects local printing artistry and advertising style from Monticello Avenue events.
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Monticello Ave
Pontiac (Mich
Safety feature on kitchen table chair swings shelf
A Martinez California paper notes a novel safety device on a new kitchen table. Turning a knob slides a lower shelf outward, enabling a person to walk while seated on a chair.
Quote from Calvin Coolidge on money and debt in New York American
The record quotes Calvin Coolidge saying money must be paid and cannot be cancelled. It notes House Bill No. 7 by Mr Stich to shorten the divorce separation period from seven to four years, with an 80 to 8 vote in the New Orleans States.
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Calvin Coolidge
New York American
Stich
New Orleans
President Hoover seeks changes on Federal board
The Philadelphia Evening Ledger notes that President Hoover asked for replacements on the Federal Reserve Board replacing Eugene Meyer and Paul Bestor with successors named by him.
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Hoover
Federal Reserve Board
Eugene Myer
Paul Bestor
Philadelphia Evening Ledger
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Nashville Banner hails Ramon Navarro in a fast moving football themed feature full of modern university life, describing the performance as thrilling and entertaining and noting it among his career highlights.
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Ramon Navarro
Nashville Banner
Tender Banquets County Asked to Send Girl for Governor Lunch
A Grass Valley California paper reports a proposed governor lunch event inviting each county to send a girl guest for the occasion. A separate Long Island publication notes fried chicken and waffles dinners offered for one dollar.
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Grass Valley
Calif
Long Island
N. Y
Textile mills reopen. 1050 workers given work
New Bedford mill activity resumes with Booth Manufacturing employing 450 workers today and Nashawena Mills set to reopen tomorrow with 600 workers. News of mills reopening spread quickly as over 8,000 workers sought jobs across plants in the city.
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New Bedford
Mass
Booth Manufacturing Company
Nashawena Mills
Grayson and Collin Counties Letter Praises Runoff Victory
A citizen thanks voters in Grayson and Collin Counties for support in a run off on August 27 and credits friends for the win. The note also mentions the Prince of Wales 38th birthday and his interest in golf with a hole in one.
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Grayson
Collin Counties
Prince of Wales
Orangeville Community News Busy Cotton Season And Visits
Local notes report a busy period of picking with optimism for higher prices. Several families share health updates and social visits from Lubbock to Sherman including Rev. and Mrs. Chambers guesting in Orangeville. Church services had strong attendance though no conversions.
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R. E. Pierce
Paul Bowen
Sam Brown
Lubbock
Sam Donihoe
Bonham
Orangeville
Tom Graves
Marvin
Betty Blanton
Haskell Williams
Bethel
Hal Benson
Lois DeBerry
Near Whitewright
Albert Smith
John Alexander
Sherman
Dorothy Reeves
Great Basin
Kans
Thomas Brown
Vernelle Brown
Louise Brown
Lois Holder
Oklahoma
Woodrow Lawrance
Clyde McCollum
Arvel Jones
Jokes And Shame the Devil
Two college students were arraigned before the magistrate charged with hurdling road hazards in a motor car. When asked if they had a lawyer they replied they would tell the truth and not hire one.
It Killed a Cat and a Dinner Blunder
A humorous exchange about a dinner mishap. A speaker recalls passing the corn instead of drinking, joking that curiosity may lead to trouble. Interaction features casual Midwestern speech and domestic irony.
Delivery of Package Faulty Rhyme Ends in Missed Name
A druggist instructs a delivery boy to take a package to Mr Crummack and to remember the name because it rhymes with stomach. The courier returns half an hour later saying he could not find Mr Kelly.
New Way of Fishing Bootlegger Gimmick Surprises Fisherman
A man asks if the bootlegger has luck. The bootlegger offers bait from a bottle. The fisherman pours it on a worm and casts in. A catfish strikes, thrashes, and is hooked by the worm, striking the eye with its tail.
Man Charged With Abusing Horses in New Orleans Court
In a New Orleans court a man faced charges for abusing his team and using loud profane language. A witness, described as an old Negro, was asked if improper language was used while beating the horses. The attorney reframed the question, asking if the words could be proper for a minister, to which the witness grinned and said they would have to be arranged in different order.
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New Orleans
Sam
Modern Maiden Blush Apple Mystery at Whitewright Grocer
A housewife sought the old-fashioned Maiden Blush apple but found only a pale green skin. The grocer replied with a flippant quip that the modern maiden does not blush, leaving the question of authenticity unresolved.
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Whitewright
Plain People and Clamor Debate Echoes in Senate
Senator Sorghum quotes the public mood while questioning whether the plain people’s wisdom can align with policy. He argues he will not yield to the clamor of the thoughtless crowd, defending independent judgment.
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Sorghum
No Lack of Merit Implied
Editor dining out refuses more pudding citing tremendous pressure on space and reluctance to indulge. The brief exchange highlights his absent minded reply and the hostess prompt.
Hair on back seat sparks need for introduction
A cartoon dialogue has a chauffeur and his boss discussing a long blonde hair found in a limousine. The boss dismisses explanations and demands an introduction, highlighting a humorous miscommunication about whom to introduce.
Dentist X-ray Joke About Wife's Jaw Cartoon
Humorous caption notes a man attempts to have his wife’s jaw X-rayed. The dentist only produces a moving picture, delivering a lighthearted gag that plays on dental exam exaggeration.
Love With a Foot-rule Gladys in a Letter
A fragment from a humor column quotes a playful letter where a boy declares thoughts of his beloved all day. The exchange hints at cheeky wordplay and affectionate banter amid light romantic glee.
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Gladys
Mabel
Snow-white Robin Seen on Farm Near Barrington
A Chicago Daily News item notes a rare white robin spotted on a farm near Barrington signaling a mild upturn in local fortunes.
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Barrington
Chicago Daily News
Descriptions in Missing Person Letter Spark Police Inquiry
A fragment shows a character noting a love letter describing a missing woman with vivid features. Gladys explains Bob writes these descriptions for the police, revealing a procedural link between personal notes and an active investigation.
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Mabel
Gladys
Bob
Neighboring tea talk over cats and husband objections
Mrs Gabb remarks her husband objects to cats while Mrs Stabb confirms she feeds all neighborhood cats. She invites the visitor to stay for tea in a casual neighborhood conversation.
Pork barrel as a mythical aid from Congress
A boy asks what a pork barrel is and the father explains it as a mythical institution allowing a Congressman to show he can deliver benefits to his constituents by bringing home the bacon.
Scene in a rainstorm with missing details
Bassler frets about rain and his wife in downtown. Rhodes suggests she will seek shelter inside a store, but Bassler implies a complication. The exchange hints at concern and a plan without providing specifics.
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Bassler
Time to Catch Up Joke Delivers Celebrity Divorce Quip
A playful quip about a film star jokes that her secretary failed to keep records clean, leading to two more divorces than weddings. The line riffs on public life and personal drama with a light, punchy tone.
Patented bullet proof shirt challenges laundry test
The newest patent enlists a bullet proof shirt designed to stop a revolver at five paces. The final evaluation will occur after the garment is sent to the laundry.
He calls a spade a spade Does Joe
A concise verse from the Boston Transcript noting blunt speech when misfortune strikes a person named Joe as he drops a toe onto a hard surface.
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Joe
Immobilizing Boss and the Farmer’s Cow
A small city girl observed a farmer milking his sole cow. The next morning the farmer appeared agitated by the cow’s condition, suggesting an unexpected incident or spoilage affecting his dairy stock.
Cow Theft Claimed by Night Thief and Drained Car
A farmer laments a stolen cow and suspects a thief who has fled. A young girl quips that the animal cannot go far after the farmer drained its crank case last night. The exchange captures rural humor over a nocturnal loss.
Amateurs Debate Marriage Barriers In Quick Exchange
A humorous dialogue features a man claiming many girls resist marriage and a woman challenging him by asking how he knows. He replies that he has asked them, underscoring a playful stereotype about courtship.
Sun Office Sells Adding Machine Paper
Sun office advertises adding machine paper for sale. Paper is offered in standard sizes for office use and priced for quick purchase by residents and businesses.
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Sun Office
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Otis Wilder
Bernie Richey
Jeff Richey
Pat Miller
Mary Spencer
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Lillian Busbee
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Marie Wilder
Chambers
William Clark
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Bill Musser
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Edna Barl Taylor
Lillian Stroud
Roy Shaw
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