Grandmother Shackelford Dies After Illness in Marathon
Mrs. W. J. Shackelford, known as Grandmother Shack, died after weeks of double pneumonia in Marathon. Born September 18, 1857 in Illinois, she married twice, leaving two living children, seven more, and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral at Marathon cemetery led by Rev. M. A. Buhler.
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W. J. Shackelford
Hcle
Marathon
M.A. Buhler
Alpine
Church of Christ
Ray
Tom
W. J.shackelford
D. E Shackelford
Leakey
Texas
D. A. Shackelford
T. A. Godbold
Murray Warren
Hunt
Ray Miller
Delmar Collins
California
Jim Worthington
James, Jr
Zetha Hicks
EL Paso
Deck Ranch
McCamey
Marie Simpson
Lyda Crawford
Zoye Dece
Chises Park
Vic Hulen
Dallas
Walton Shoemake
W. R. Green
Green Ranch
Dugout
D. N. Hendricks
Houston
D. R. Elliott
Lowie Ritchey
Pat Yarbro
John Rust
Leroy Granger
Patsy
Buddle
Davis Jand Mount Locke
Marta
Observatory
Margaret Buttrill
J. J. Roberts
San Antonio
Roberts
LET'S WAVE A PARTY
A nostalgic note on hosting children parties urges keeping gatherings brief and simple. It promotes easy refreshments and quick ice production from an air conditioned refrigerator. It reassures new hosts they can play a real part in party success.
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California
Arizona
Marie
Marie Simpson
America
FORD
George Washington’s early marriage and rise to wealth
George Washington, aged twenty five, sits for a rare miniature showing his path to Virginia’s wealth and status. His 1750 marriage to Martha Custis widowed heiress and the death of his half brother Lawrence propelled him toward becoming one of America’s richest men. The portrait hints at his early military courage and balanced purpose.
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Wien
George Washington
Virginia
Martha
Daniel Custis
Lawrence
George
America
Yale Universty Press
Card of Thanks from The Shackelford Family
A notice of gratitude from The Shackelford Children and their Progeny thanking friends and neighbors for aid during illness and death of a mother and grandmother. Includes a brief, fragmented remark about Texas hides and an industrial survey by the Texas Planning Board noting most hides are shipped out of state for tanning.
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Shackelford
Texas Planning Board
Texas
Leaders of Southwest social and business at Del Norte hotel
Leaders of the social and business elite of the Southwest gathered daily at the Del Norte hotel, described as an address of distinction and a modern hotel with features of a perfect home. Air conditioned rooms advertised at 2.50 to 5 dollars for singles, 4 to 8 dollars for doubles.
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Southwest
The
del Norte
Syrup of Black-Draught Promoted for Children Use
Mrs W Adams of Murray Kentucky endorses Syrup of Black-Draught as a reliable laxative for children. She notes decades of Powder form use for biliousness and praises its effectiveness and safety for kids. The advertisement contrasts powder for adults with syrup for youngsters seeking a gentler option.
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W. Adams
Murray, Ky
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Melen
Correspon
Saewster County
Pioneer
C. E Martin
Henry Newman
Howard Hamilton
Aline
A. B. Sandifer
San Antonio Xpress
Barasota
Florida
Sydney
H. C. Robertson
Bruce
Roy Stillwell
Auto House
Santiago
Florida City
Australia
Seattle
Washington
North Dakota
Mrs. Starr
Gage Hotel
Price
Home People
M’ System
Orient Dairy
Dom Adams
Charles &. Perry
Hillsboro, N. H
RTISE
Quality Jetsek
Burke’ S
Fifth Street
Onity
Bowery
Brewster County
M Motors
Eo del Norte
Aso's
Conoco
Continental Oil Co
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