Survey Reveals Top Factors in Shop Choice for Women
A National Association of Retail Grocers survey of women aged 18 to 30 lists preferences for store selection: cleanliness friendliness self service quality freshness price honest weight variety fair dealing and merchandise guarantees. A Marquette University study of shoppers who quit stores cites bad manners bad housekeeping high prices limited choice and other reasons. The American Automobile Association says Tuesday is the safest day to drive and Saturday the least safe.
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National Association of Retail Grocers
Marquette University
Experimental Cars at 1954 State Fair of Texas Expo
Experimental cars highlighted at the 38th Southwestern Automotive Exposition during the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, October 9 to 24. Laboratores on wheels from major manufacturers fill 85,000 square feet of the Mobile Building showing radical new developments and dream car concepts from leading designers.
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Dallas
Hereford Water Sells in Dallas Bottled From Hereford Wells
Hereford, Texas known as the town without a toothache expands sales to Dallas. A new firm bottles Hereford water, sourced from local wells, shipped in airtight tank cars. The naturally fluoridated water aligns with dental health advocates' views.
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Dallas
Hereford
West Texas
American Dental Association
Man shoots himself accidentally while mowing lawn
In Tampa Florida Lewis W Willis said he was cutting his lawn with a rotary power mower when a loud bang was followed by a sharp leg pain. A hospital reported he was shot in the leg by a .22 caliber bullet just below the knee. Police believe a stray bullet was struck by the mower blade.
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Tampa
Fla
Lewis W. Willis
Time to buy yule liquor in dry Oklahoma?
Tulsa bootleggers push early Christmas liquor packages amid 3.2 beer limits while a stray line on a courtroom citation mentions a divorce case in Grayson County Texas. The mixed text references Tulsa bragging brochures and a 1940s citation to Tennye Faye Woods vs George Edward Woods with a 42 day answer deadline and a Sherman courthouse.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
State OF
Texa
George Edward Woods
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Tennye Faye Woods
S. V. Earnest
District Court
Nancy Drake
Whitewright Sun
Maybe money makes comfort out of discontent
A witty line notes wealth may not buy happiness but can ease discomfort, suggesting money smooths life’s rough edges and provides material relief even if it cannot guarantee joy.
Five Year Old Drunk In Amarillo Tavern
An Amarillo couple faced trial for contributing to the delinquency of a minor after their five year old son, taken to hospital near death from alcohol, was found intoxicated in a tavern. They pleaded innocent and remained jailed on $1000 bonds. Sheriff Gaither described the child’s near-fatal condition and recovery. The parents claim the child snitching drinks. others say the man provided liquor.
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Amarillo
Paul Gaither
Gaither
Land for sale in 1901 Bonham ad offers 230 acres near Ravenna
J A Shaw finds a Bonham newspaper ad from 1901 offering 230 acres east of Ravenna for 3000 dollars. The property includes a two story house eight rooms tenant house barn orchard and water. The seller will not sell after January 1 1902. The note also compares Liberty statue height and weight figures.
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Bonham
Fannin County
J. A. Shaw
Katherine Finley
Ravenna
Water heater ads and laundry notice in The Sun
Local ads advertise HOTSTREAM water heaters 20 and 30 gallon sizes with installation available. Thornhill Laundry offers weekday hours, free pickup and delivery, and wet wash or finish work with phone 5-2589 at 205 West Spruce. Card of thanks from Roscoe Vestalle for hospital stay support.
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Johnson Jewelry & Appliance
Thornhill
West Spruce
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