The Old Soldiers of Austin and the Confederate Home
In Austin retired Confederate veterans are seen on every corner. A St Paul letter laments aging, worn veterans waiting decades for retirement benefits. Hay costs and high feed prices press workers, while thousands of oxen haul timber and fields, as once proud estates fade. The men fought bravely for duty, now seek rest in the Confederate home, dreaming of golden days and peaceful homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Confed‘erate
St. Paul
Montana
Wisconsin
Cleburne Enterprise
Land Dispute Over Brewster County Texas Lands
Plaintiff alleges defendant misrepresented mortgage dates on Oklahoma land, inducing a deed to Brewster County lands. Suit seeks cancellation of the Brewster County deed, return of titles, and costs, with plaintiff offering a special warranty deed for the Oklahoma land back to the defendant. Judgment to divest the Brewster County title and restore ownership, per court writ issued March 15, 1911.
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Range 15
W. LM
Dewey County
Oklahoma
Mortgage & Debenture Company, Limited
Swartz Bro’s
Brewster County
Texas
Blai
Deweyy County
Jon
A.D
Witnes
W. H. Luast
District Court
W. H. Least
M. S. Beaks
A Cheerful Disposition Cultivate Cheerful Demeanor
Advice urges cultivating a cheerful disposition at home and with associates. It emphasizes pleasing others, lightening burdens for family, and avoiding a sullen mood despite disappointments or heavy burdens. Encourages maintaining a hopeful, positive countenance when entering the home.
Orchard Heaters Adopted by Colorado Fruit Growers
Inland Farmer notes Colorado fruit growers have faced late frosts and that orchard heaters are helping save crops especially in Grand Valley. Rail freight cuts on smudging oil, widespread heater sales, and bank support boost adoption. Texas growers urged to study cautiously before choosing a heater and to verify options before investing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Grand Valley
Northwest
Texas
Moving Pictures Sign Still Moves Not
A hayseed watched a motion picture exterior sign for fifteen minutes, muttering that the sign reading Movin pictures never moved. He described the display as gailey decorated literature about a hero versus a villain and stood listening to crowds near the theater entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enttrance
Reflections of a Bachelor Weather Talk
A satirical note on men discussing weather to avoid thinking about useful things. The quip suggests that those who describe others lack insight and will not know when to stop speculating. It frames weather chatter as a distraction from meaningful topics.
Citation by Publication in Brewster County Texas 1911
The State of Texas commands J Aiken to appear in the District Court at Alpine on the seventh day of September 1911 after four weekly publications. Plaintiff G W Key alleges a written contract dated December 30 1910 where Key agreed to convey land portions to Aiken. The case No 612 concerns sections 2 and 10 in Block 227 within the Texas and St Louis Railway lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Aiken
Brewster
Alpine
Texas
G. W. Key
Texas and St Louis Railway Company
Texas & St. Louis Railway Company
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Jigfall van Sickle
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M. Tourney
Aline Texas
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Rico
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WM Sanford Notary Public
Flora L. Daugherty
Sebo
Rene Rom
Lacey Bune
ORT Stockton Theare
Ft. Stockton
Livingston Undertaking 'O
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W.G. Younc
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Marfa
New Orleans
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California
Washington
Oregon
T. J. Anderson
Houston
Arthur Thomas
M. M. Whisler
Rae Direct
Tyee Express
Goldoft Bros
EL Paso
Coe
Davy
Crockett
State of Texas
Moving
THE
North Addition
EO Alpine
Sanford
School House
E. B. Chandler
E. Crockett St
San Antonio, Texas
Houston, Te
Alpine Steam Laundry
J. L. Wade
R. A. Wade
Paul J Vogt
McCormick Mowers
Garnett Hotel
MM. H. Gossett, Prop
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Swell Furniture
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