Christmas Tree Tradition Strengthened in Fort Davis
In Fort Davis the longstanding union Sunday school Christmas tree for the Presbyterian church returns this year with plans for a Sunday night gathering at the old army chapel Rev W B Bloys started the tradition in 1889 and local residents recall its origin. Also covered are a charity play that raised $15 for the pastor Rev CH Cote, social bridge at the Jones ranch, a lighthearted goose joke in town, a talk by Mrs Bernice Claytor on home decoration, and the highway department paying early to boost Christmas pay for workers with checks due around December 22.
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Fort Davis
Presbyterian Church
Baturay
Old Army
W. B. Bloys
Rev CH Cote
Marathon
Tamson Ome
Hotel Limpia
Highway Department
Highway Office
All-Paved East West Road Through Reagan County Nears Finish
Reagan County plans an all-paved east west road along highway 99 and U S 67 from Dallas to Presidio open to traffic by May next year. The remaining contract for eight miles of triple asphalt topping from Big Lake to the Upton county line is set for January. Grading is finished and caliche base work east of Big Lake is nearly complete by Bucy and Childs with the western base sublet. only one topping project remains.
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Big Lake
Reagan County
Dallas
Presidio
Perguson
Upton County
Bucy
Childs
Avalanche Advertis
Rooney family visit and travels noted in Marathon row
Mr. Francis Rooney returned Sunday from El Paso where he was called to attend his father. Mrs. Carl Hegelund and children and Mrs. H Richburg and baby visited Friday with their sister Mrs. Roy Stilwell. Mrs. L F Buttrill came home Sunday after a couple of weeks at Hot Springs.
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Francis Rooney
Fl Paso
Prank Rooney
Carl Hegelund
H. Richburg
Baby of
Roy Stilwell
L. F. Buttrill
Hot Springs
Ace, Monara Carver
el Paso
Mrs. L. W. Carter
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Bowels Relief
Advertising copy touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with fresh herbs to regulate digestion and reduce sick spells. It claims benefits for both adults and children, urging use as a mild laxative to avoid harsh cathartics and chronic constipation, with availability at drug stores in large bottles.
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Caldwell
Brewster County Bigger Than Three Small East States
Brewster County with Alpine as seat is Texas largest, measured at 2 708 400 acres or 5 535 square miles by the Census Bureau, with a disputed report of 6 137 square miles. Rhode Island Delaware and Connecticut are smaller than the county. Rockwall is Texas smallest with 95 360 acres. Irving E Weller retired from rail service kept a tin pinder pail 32 years. How alike people are in outline but different in detail.
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Brewster County
Alpine
Texas
Rhode Island
Delaware
Connecticut
Rockwall
Beard Feed Store Promises Low Prices on All Feeds
An advertisement urges readers to call 344 for the lowest prices on various feeds at T. A. Beard Feed Store, highlighting bargain offerings and a direct sales pitch.
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T. A. Beard Feed Store
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