Mother of Texas dies in Texas state capital
The woman known as the Mother of Texas, Jane Fisher, aged 94, died in Austin. Born in Philadelphia in 1881, she came to Texas as a child, survived captivity by a local tribe, and became a prominent veteran and civic figure with long service in the state. Her death ends a pivotal life tied to Texas history and the Tejas Veterans Association.
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Austin
Marcel
Ie Epon
Mere
Relewea
Jane Gilleland Pieter
Phitadelphia
Texas
Galveston
Refugia County
Willa
Janes
State Capitol
East Eighteenth Street
Untitled Film Advert Reads Madcap Western Comedy
The fragment mentions Lon Chaney Moore and Adorre in a draft listing for a Universal feature The Promise The Creek Trowls and The Scariet Streak. It also references Maine Mangere with Pete Morrinen, described as a western and a comedy.
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Mabel Normand
Pete Morrison
Peta
Zes
Maine
Pete Morrinen
The Brickbird Opens at Fair with Lon Chaney Thriller
A mystery thriller The Brickbird stars Lon Chaney as a cleaver crook who can transform into a cripple and pose as a clergyman. Owen Moore and Renee Adorechen lead the supporting cast in this Lime House district tale showing at the Fair today.
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London
Limehouse District
Lon Chaney
Chaney
Owen Moore
Renee Adorechen
Strone
Piles Cure Promoted By Dr McCleary Book
An instructive book by Dr A S McCleary of Excelsior Springs Mo claims piles can be cured without surgery using a non cutting method. The method supposedly succeeded in over twelve thousand cases in twenty six years and the book is mailed free upon request with name and address.
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A. S. McCtes
Excelsior Springs
McCleary
St. Louis Ave
Troop 2 First to Select Cabin Site at Scout Camp
Troop 2 of Amarillo becomes the first Boy Scout Troop to pick a cabin site at the Panhandle camp south of Claude. They traveled to the camp Saturday with Scoutmaster Sam As. weather permitting they will return on Saturdays to build, aiming to finish before summer camp opens in June. Many members completed their second class tests on Saturday.
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Sia
City Hall
Amarillo
Texas
Scout Gam
Panhandle
Claude
Sam
Internal Remedy Promises Piles Relief Hem-roid
J B Leonhardt M D developed an internal treatment for piles by improving circulation. His prescription Hem-Roid was tested in 1900 cases and is now sold by druggists with a guarantee. City Drug Co distributes the product and offers refunds if unsatisfied.
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Leonhardt
City Drug Co
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Chereeh Pieker
Dyeber
Ted & Neinier
Peate Cie
Tejas Senate
Oto
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Lilyan Tashman, John Bowers
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