Sherman Hotel Clerk Beaten and Feathered in Texas Attack
A Sherman hotel clerk Fred Zeigler was abducted by four masked men in four cars near the Sherman Ice Company and forced into a car, tarred and feathered, then released near Keith's drug store after being left with his Ford coupe. The assailants fled toward Houston street and no motive or prior warnings were disclosed. An anonymous typewritten letter to the Sherman Democrat claimed the incident and warned against religious and class hatred.
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Texas
Sherman
Fred Zeigler
Binkley
Becaus
Noort
Beatae
Sherman Ice Company
A. B. Cope
Sheran Ice Co
Houston Street
Ice Company
Keith
Country home destroyed by fire near Vestal farm
A substantial farm home owned by R. C. Vestal, about one and a half miles southeast of town, burned Tuesday afternoon. Sparks from a wash fire likely started the blaze. Vestal family escaped, losing most furnishings. Smokehouse and garage burned. barn spared. Currency worth 120 dollars destroyed. total loss roughly 5000 dollars, with 3600 dollars insured on buildings and contents. Vestal considers moving to Whitewright or rebuilding.
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R. C. Vestal
Jack Reeves Breaks Arm Pitching For Grayson Club
Sherman reports that Jack Reeves, electrician for Grayson Telephone Co and star pitcher for the Grayson Telephone baseball club, broke his left arm pitching at Kidd Key Park Saturday. Doctors said the bone snapped from muscle reflex during a hard throw, with the injury in the sixth inning of a tied game. An X-ray showed a shoulder-level break, sidelining Reeves for weeks.
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Sherman
Jack Reeves
Grayson Telephone Company
Grayson Telephone Baseball
Kidd Key Park
Reeves
Mr. Reeves
Neff Asked to Influence Debt Payment in Texas
Austin dispatch describes a Cleveland firm sending a letter to Governor Neff asking the Texas governor to expedite payment of an owed bill. Secretary Walthall notes it as a notably odd request amid daily peculiar communications to the Governor's office. The piece labels the missive as a scalawag note and highlights the unusual nature of the plea.
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Austin
Cleveland
Walthall
Neff
Classified Wants Column Ad Offer By The Sun
The Sun runs a wants and needs column inviting readers to advertise. Minimum charge 25 cents for under 25 words with extra cents per word over 25. Ads publish in the newspaper’s classifieds section.
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Sun
R R V Fair Boosters Meet in Sherman for Valley Exposition
A Wednesday morning rally in Sherman showcased the upcoming Red River Valley Fair at the Old Settlers grounds. Led by the Sherman Municipal Band, 84 RAV Fenangels rode in 22 autos, boosting the September 27 to October 1 fair with streamers and posters as Superintendent Durham and Mr Noble urged students and teachers to attend and learn of regional resources.
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Old Settlers
Sherman
Sherman Municipal Band
R. A. V. Fenangels
Whitewright
White Roex
Bean
Kentucky
Cutrell
Fearer
Durham Wood
Nile
Eye For the Red Rive
Noble
Red River Valley
Two bandits killed in mail car robbery attempt
Fort Worth dispatch reports federal agents tipped investigators to a Texas & Pacific mail car raid. Officers in ambush killed two of four bandits, including “Bill” Edwards, who sought sixty five thousand dollars. A third accomplice, Indian Charlie, died in the attack. two other bandits fled. Police expect arrests soon.
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Fort Worth
Texas & Pacific
Bill’’ Edwards
Beckenridge
Charlie
Ft. Worth
Edwards
Johnny’s Ambition To Wash Mother’s Ears
A classroom vignette has Johnny answering his teacher that his greatest ambition is to wash his mother’s ears. The quip hinges on a humorous miscommunication about chores and affection, reflecting childlike literalism in a domestic scene.
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Johnny
Neighborhood Tacky Party Hosts Laughter and Prizes
Mrs Oscar Pierce entertained about forty neighbors with a tacky party on Thursday September 15. Guests enjoyed grand march games and red lemonade served by Martha Bow Lola Myrick and Caroline Simmons. Prize winners included Mrs Luther Gordon the tackiest woman with a candy stick and Mr Andrew Pierce the tackiest man with a cob pipe. Ice cream cones closed the revelry as friends departed amid fond laughter.
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Oscar Pierce
Martha Bow
Lola Myrick
Caroline Simmons
Luther Gordon
Andrew Pierce
Ardmore Doctor Fits Ambulance Plane for the Sanitarium
Ardmore Oklahoma September 20 Dr Walter Hardy owner of a local sanitarium has bought an airplane in Dallas and is refurbishing it as an ambulance plane. The rear seat will be removed and a litter will be hung in the fuselage. Shock absorbers will be added to the landing gear and other changes made. The plane will be kept in a local field hanger for calls to nearby towns and for transporting sick and injured to Ardmore.
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Ardmore
Okla
Walter Hardy
Dallas
State contracts for staples set for six months
Austin reports six month contracts for staple groceries and dry goods for eleemosynary institutions, totaling over 1 million dollars. Prices have risen on several items since award, notably cotton duck, while crude oil delivery costs remain high due to freight. A. R. Johnson leads purchases. his term ends December 31 and Governor Neff has not indicated a successor.
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Austin
State Board of Control
A. R. Johnson
Johnson
Warres
Neff
Board of Control
Harding Front Porch Quilt Exhibition and Sale
A finished arching front porch quilt, credited to Mrs. Harding, is on display in a downtown store window. The white blocks bear autographs of President and Mrs. Harding, Taft, Wilson, Coolidge, Hughes, Lodge, Elihu Root, and many authors and stars. Proceeds will fund the Harding charity ward in a local hospital.
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Ohio
Harding
William Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolridge
Hughes
Senator Lodge
Elihu Root
American Legion Band Concert Friday Night on Main Street
The American Legion Band performs a free concert on Main Street this Friday night inviting all residents to attend. They will play several new selections as part of ongoing rehearsals that have developed the group into a first rate musical organization. The community is urged to support by attending.
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American Legion
Main Street
Whitewright
Man Insures Against Rain On Wedding Day
Hartford reports a Boston groom secured a $500 weather insurance policy to cover rain on his wedding day. The groom aimed to avoid extra costs if bad weather occurred after arranging the ceremony. The sun shone on the couple as they left for their honeymoon.
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Hartford
Conn
Boston
Boys Find 3600 Lost By Messenger And Spend It All
Chicago on September 21 two 12 year old boys John Stanula and Stanley Klinek found a package under a news stand and thought it contained ice cream. Opening it revealed 3600 dollars. They spent much of the money on bicycles clothes and treats. Police have recovered 800 from friends and seek the remaining funds.
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Chicago
John Stanula
Stanley Klinek
Whitewright opens with 575 pupils and 21 teachers
The Whitewright schools under H. L. Durham opened Monday with 21 teachers and 575 pupils, up 102 from the prior opening day. Enrollment is expected near 800 at peak, with 160 in high school and 95 percent of graduates going to college.
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Whitewright
H. L. Durham
Whitewright High School
Grayson College
Farmer and Son Killed by Train Near Durant
Durant Ok Sept 20 J M Ellis 50 and his son Cleo 14 killed when southbound M E T Texas Special struck their automobile six miles south of Durant at noon. Boy thrown from car caught on cowcatcher died en route to Denison. Ellis a prominent farmer living near Roberts. High bank at crossing limited driver view.
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Durant
J. M. Ellis
Cleo
M. E. & T. Texas
Here
Ellis
Denison
Roberts
Miss Sallie Moore Advertises Bargain Sweaters
SPORT SWEATERS See sample of sweaters I am selling for only 5.49. They are beauties and at a bargain. I also take orders for hosiery. A nice line of toilet articles. MISS SALLIE MOORE at Looney's store.
Bargain Day Boosters Make Whitewright Trip
Whitewright merchants aided by the Commercial Club launch a fall business campaign. An automobile caravan toured the trade area to drum up shoppers for a special bargain event next Saturday September 24. Thirty six local businesses promise deep discounts on a wide range of merchandise as harvest season sales begin.
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Whitewright
Three Airmens Fatal Love Field Crash
Dallas reports that Lt James F Armstrong and two Sergeants Gibson and White from Fort Sill were killed when a De Haviland observation plane spun and crashed at about 150 feet at Love Field. The fire consumed the wreckage as the men burned. Cause of accident undetermined.
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Dallas
James F. Armstrong
Gibson
White
Post Field
Fort Sill
Okla
Love Field
Army de Haviland
Unclear Quote Hints Wood Gubernatorial Ambition
A fragment cites Franklin Lin of the Pa News-Herald suggesting General Wood might seek a one year governorship in the Philippines to gain influence over American college students. The remark reflects speculative political maneuvering.
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Wood
Philippines
Franklin
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