Rockdale precinct boundary change shifts land across lines
The Rockdale County Commissioners Court ordered redrawing of boundary lines to move about 4000 acres from Moore precinct to Hairston precinct aligning with Rockdale Road District No 10. The fork of Gabriel and Little rivers area near Tracy will now be in Hairston, enabling road funds to fund repairs on a previously neglected road. A large farmer delegation supported the decision. Rockdale Reporter notes this ties into regional politics and local road issues.
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Commissioners Court
Rockdale Commissioners Precinct
Rockdale Road District No
Gabriel
Little Rivers
Tracy
Rockdale
Moore
Hairston
Miss Gladys Henry Demonstrates Canning in Rural Areas
Miss Gladys Henry itinerates to Tracy with D H Sanford to organize women and girls into clubs and demonstrate canning and preserving. At Mrs Stephens home the group canned a whole yearling and plans future meetings in Milano Gause and Rockdale to show poultry culling for fanciers.
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Gladys Henry
Tracy
D. H. Sanford
Henry
Milano
Gause
Rockdale
Henry plan to build new filling station on Diehl corner
W P Henry closes deal to buy the old Louis Diehl blacksmith corner on North Main street for 4000 dollars. The 62 1 2 by 90 foot lot will host a modern garage and drive in filling station with double driveways and full equipment. Clint Henry to run the shop as preparations begin to open soon.
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W. P. Henry
Louis Diehl
North Main Street
Wrorkmen
Henry
Clint Henry
Dr Jad Salts Promises Kidney Relief and Hydration
A health ad suggests drinking plenty of salt water and taking Jad Salts to flush and stimulate mired kidneys. It claims relief from back pain, headaches, dizziness, and bladder issues by neutralizing acids and improving elimination, advising a daily dose before breakfast for two days.
Constable James Captures Suspects in Thorn Dale
Constable J A James arrested two suspects wanted in Coleman for burglary after tracking them to a barn near Mr W S Unnasch. They were held in Thorn Dale lockup until Coleman Sheriff arrived. Escape with outside help led to the arrest of two local Negroes. one confessed. Sheriff Rogiers transported Coleman prisoners to county jail. Coleman Negroes remain at Thorndale Champion.
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Coleman
J. A. James
Calaboose
W. S. Unnasch
Thorndale
Drew S. Rogiers
Cameron
Thorndale Champior
Thorndale State Bank Moves Into New Home
The Thorndale State Bank plans to relocate to its new brick structure this Thursday. Artist A A Wood has installed fixtures and completed most setup as officials praise the building’s design for convenience and attractiveness.
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State Bank
Thorndale State Bank
A. A. Wood
Thorndale
Thorndale fire loss spurs new town improvements says Champion
The Thorn dale Champion notes that fire destroyed property months ago, yet the ill wind profits the town as older buildings yield to newer, prettier structures. The piece frames the loss as a catalyst for general improvement in Thorndale’s appearance and growth.
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Thorndale
Rain Not Wanted In Rockdale Country Keeps Cotton High
In Rockdale Milam County Texas August 18 farmers pray for no rain to protect open cotton and prevent stain damage as harvest accelerates. Rockdale yarded 617 bales at 24.5 cents with seed at $30 a ton. Thorndale 1504 bales at 24.9 cents and seed at $31 a ton. Cotton quality remains high though heat waves and winds persist with temperatures around 98 to 99 for over a month.
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Rockdale
Milam County
Texas
Thorndale
Crop output in area drops as boll open prematurely
The passage notes extensive plant damage with many bolls opening early. Local crop yields are down by about half compared with a month ago, signaling a sharp decline for the season.
Rockdale to Grow as New Shop and Office Open
Rockdale Texas reports a new monument works shop and office built by August Menn on a large lot. W P Henry also builds a garage, ending the mule barn and steel lot era in the business district. Beginning August 28 the Church of Christ led by Rev Arthur Slater of Corpus Christi holds a two week evangelistic meeting daily on the vacant lot beside the post office.
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Rockdale
Texas
Menn
Monument Works
W. P. Henry
Church of Christ
Arthur Slater
Corpus Christi
Catarrh Remedy Advertised By Hall's Together With Local Remedies
An old advertisement claims catarrh is incurable and touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine by J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy. It emphasizes internal action on mucous surfaces and promises systemic cure through the bloodstream.
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J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Pollara
Cantori
Vomstipa Og
Summons for Walter Saddler in Milam County Court
Publication required weekly for four weeks announcing Walter Saddler’s appearance at the next Milam District Court term in Cameron Texas on September 3 1923 to answer a petition filed August 1 1928 in case No 8928 by Lula Saddler alleging three years abandonment. Penn Wolf Clerk.
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Walter Saddler
District Court of
Milam Rovnts
Cameron
Lula Saddler
Penn Woll
District Court
Milam County
Texas
Penn Wolf
Public notice to Milam County law enforcement
The State of Texas commands the sheriff or constable of Milam County to take immediate action as directed in this legal notice. The document outlines authority and required steps to enforce further process in the case at hand.
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Shiloh
Laura Story
Fort Worth
Mattie Matthews
W. L. Schaeg
Cameron Mutual Life Insurance Association
Mary L. Hutcherson
Widdow
Ben F. Hutcherson
Hutcherson
Schaeg
A. F. Hamilton
Victoria
Mr. Hamilton
Company B
10Th Texas Cavalry
Constable James
Dr. F. Barnes Bever
C. W. Lawrence Bldg
Auditorium Hotel
Rockdale Country
Rockdale News
State OF Texas
Cardui
Tove
Palace of
Weet Stedman & Sharpe
Cameron, Texas
Buick
Schiller Buick Co
Milam County Lumber Company
Carey & CQ
G.C. Walters
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