Tit for Tat and Klux Parade Coverage Gaps
A Houston Post critique notes missing front page coverage of a Washington klan parade last Saturday. The column cites Texas figures and local social mentions, including Earl B. Mayfield and Cyclone Davis, alongside several Austin and Houston visits and a funeral in Edna.
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Houston Post
Washington
Railroad Commissioners
Austin
Drouth
Earl B. Mayfield
Oriter
Davis
Hall of Congress
Texas
Mrs James Baker Dies in Oklahoma at 37
Mrs James Baker nee Seidel, 37, died at her Chickasha Oklahoma home after a two week illness. She was born in Waller County daughter of Mary Seidel. Survived by husband two brothers Hugo Seidel Brookshire Edna and sister Ida Neelly St Louis. Body brought home for burial funeral held Thursday at 6 pm Rev Ed Prather officiated Pattison Cemetery.
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James Baker
Seidel
Chickasha
Okla
Mra Waker
Waller County
Mary Seidel
Our City
Hugo Seidel
Brookshire
E. H. Seidel
Edna
Ida Neelly
St Louis
Ed. Prather
Methodist Church
Pattison
Nothing New Under the Sun Quoted in Old Saying
A remark about timeless ideas appears as someone notes that “few years ago had to be thrown down to get the ticks out of his ears and likewise a little soap on his neck” and asks who claimed there is nothing new under the sun.
Local Happenings in Hempstead and Nearby Towns
Miss Christine Landsey of Georgetown visits Miss Lois Lawrence while Miss Mildred Armer of Goose Creek stays with J. S. Weatherford. Miss Hazel Pier of Terrell returns home from a visit. Miss Dorothy McDade returns from Houston. Misses Jane and Corene Perry visit Brookshire with Mr. and Mrs. A B Anderson as Commissioner Leggett attends court. Mrs. R. T. Calhound of Ennis visits the Calhounds. Dr C W LeGrand, 74, longtime physician, dies in Houston. funeral in Hempstead under Knights of Pythias. Survived by two daughters and five grandchildren. County Judge Perry adjourns County Court with remaining cases continued to November term. Commissioners Court meets to handle ongoing business.
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C. W. LeGrand
Houston
M. Hawkins
The
Knights of Pythias
B. L. Weatherford
Lampasas
Katy Motor Co Edges Brookshire 4–3 in Local Game
Katy Motor Co beat Brookshire 4 to 3 on the local diamond last Sunday. Brookshire faltered in the second inning when a catcher overthrew second, allowing two Katy runs, and the visitors never recovered while Katy kept their lead with steady play and togo gear on display.
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Katy Motor Co
Brookshire
Katy
KMC
Local notices and advertisements from Hempstead The Times
The Times carries an ad for McDade and Clarke Druggists Hempstead listing goods and inviting patronage. Notices include Mrs A C Tillery and baby of Goose Creek visiting relatives in Route 1 area and a rental offer for a 100 acre farm on Hempstead road near Besse Creek with water and outbuildings. Notary services offered by A B Anderson at The Times Office.
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A. C. Tillery
Goose Creek
H. C. Stenzel
Hempstead Road
Besse’s Creek
W. H. Ehlert
Fairbanks
Texas
A. B. Anderson
Times Office
AD Adv
Railroads Deny Seed Freight Rate Cut Request
The Railroad Commission asked for a 50 percent reduction in freight rates on planting seed and feedstuff to 65 drought affected counties. Railroads refused this request, and another effort will be made to obtain the rate cut.
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Railroad Commission
New System Installed at Trettin's Gin
Trettin & Trettin install Luminus Automatic System in their Brookshire gin. The setup includes four stands of 70 saws each with air blast and a heavy duty engine, plus a hydrolic press to trim bales for improved appearance and price. Farmers get better samples and ready sale.
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Trettin & Trettin
Brookshire
Local People and Visits Highlight Weekend
Mrs Vera Ivey left Sunday for Kirvin after a week with relatives in town. Joe Smith unloaded lumber last Wednesday. Mrs G D Whitfield of Devine visited with her father J W Avery over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Joe Smith and son Hugh with Miss Frances Hammerling were in Hockley last Sunday visiting friends.
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Vera Ivey
Kirvin
Joe Smith
Hugh
Frances Hammerling
Hockley
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A. B
Gladys Johnson
Chessel Gra
F. W. Mayo
T. P. Tally
J. W. Avery
Wilma
Dorris
B. D. Leggett
Ruby
Bessie Lee Henry
la Porte
E . Seidel
Oklahoma
the Times
Wander
Max Wander
Hempstead
Christine Landsey
Georgetown
Lois Lawrence
Mildred Armer
J. S. Weatherford
Hazel Pier
Terrell
Dorothy McDade
Jane
Corene Perry
A B. Anderson
Gladys Fuller
Kerrville
R. T. Calhound of
Ennis
B. Calhound
J. J Perry
Miss F. Hammerling
Times
McDade and Clarke
E. V. Kennedy
Flavia Verret
Charenton
Jim Garrett
LN Trettin
Mose Sumner
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