Hogwallow News Nip and Tuck Log of Small Town Doings
Regular correspondent DUNK BOTTS reports on quirky local happenings across Gimlet Creek woods and nearby towns. Squirrels, weather prognostications, postal gaps, band movements, dog swaps, railings at a still house, and a mobilizing Raz Barlow reflect a lively, rumor-filled week in Hogwallow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raz Barlow
Hog Ford
Fit Smith
Frisby Hancock
Columbus Allsop
Excelsior
Sim Flinders
Augusta
Maine
Isaac Hellwanger
Musket Ridge
Calf Ribs
Tobe Mosely
Consolidation Of Rural Schools In Texas Discussed
The move toward rural school consolidation gains traction in Texas especially in Harris County. Prof E V White from the University of Texas will present five charts at the Dallas Fair showing the inefficiency of one teacher schools, lack of proper equipment, waning student interest, and the economic waste of small units compared to a centralized larger school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Harris County
E. V. White
Division of
Public School Improvement
Department of Extension
University of Texas
Dallas
Bank Statement and Rural Life Notes From Grayson County
A Grayson County bank reports assets including cash items and securities totaling 363,370.34 with liabilities of 363,370.34, led by capital stock of 100,000 and sur pluses. The cashier Guy Hamilton swore the figures on Sept 15, 1914, and local notes discuss Billy Sunday meetings, Sunday school attendance, and a rural to town tax debate drawn from the Progressive Farmer column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Grayson
R. H. May
J. M. McMillin
U. S
National Bank
County of
Ss. I
Guy Hamilton
J. P. Sutherland
W. T. Truett
J.G. McKinsey
D. S. McMillin
Great War in Europe Dominates World News
The Great War is described as the most significant global conflict, involving more than half the earth's population and reshaping life and property. Texans are urged to follow reports from The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Evening Journal, and Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News to stay informed at a nominal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Dallas Morning News
Dallas Evening Journal
Dallas
Farm News
Grigsby’s Liv-Ver-Lax touted by Richmond publisher
C M Shannon publisher of the Richmond Coaster in Waco Texas asserts Liv-Ver-Lax cured him of bilious headaches and malaria symptoms. He warns sedentary workers indoors face greater malaria risk and promotes prevention through the remedy claiming it can prevent severe complications and even save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond “Coaster
Waco, Texas
Grigsby
Shannon
Lady Wins Battle With Kidney Ailment in Gainesville
Mrs. H. T. Strange of Gainesville Georgia suffered a back strain and kidney bladder inflammation. She reports taking Foley Kidney Pills and now she is free of back trouble and kidney and bladder issues, claiming stronger back and complete relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Strange
Gainesville
Foley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Yam Sims
Gimlet Creek Woods
Naturak Uy
Sherman ‘Democrat
Albert
Gregory Tom Bean
B. E. Crowder
Jim Giles
Sherman
Etnagger
Inaece
King Bee
Elzee
Fisk
J. F. Lilley
Whitewright
First National Bank
Resources
U.S
C. B. Bryant
W. H. King
S. E. Jones
McKinney
McKinney i
Amily
Sherman Deprocyat Sagiweodin
Planters National Bank
George Baugher
Colorado
the Sun
Denver
Great Tabernacle
RGF
Ey Ody
T He Epworth League
Womans Meeting
Joe McKinsey
Henry Webster
Womans Missionary Institute
Methodist
H.C. Willis
Fitz Bryant
Belle Huddleston
Dr. Neilson
England
America
London
Dr. King
Bilidus
PKR
C. M. Shannon
San Francisco
Great Republic Life Insurance Company
Los Angeles
California
Cherokee Life Insurance Company
Rome
Georgia
S. C. Pandolfo
San Antonio
E. W. Grove
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