Franklin the patron saint of sport and his swimming feats
The piece extols Benjamin Franklin as patron saint of sport and notes his swimming prowess in the Thames during a 18th century London visit. It links his multi talent legacy to a future of Franklin named clubs while contrasting latter day motorists’ road behavior with his imagined athletic temperateness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamine Franklin
Franklin
English Channel
Delaware River
Benjamine
Thames
London
Chelsea
Blackfriars
England
Europe
Denham
Ben Franklin
The Chains of Slavery and the Cost of Debt
A think piece urges readers to resist keeping up appearances and overspending. It warns that living beyond means leads to debt, worry, and shortened life, and it urges building savings and a steady path to a dream castle with persistent effort.
Gasoline Madness Affects Some Men Deeply
A short, vivid description notes gasoline can trigger a strong, unpredictable reaction in certain men. Even mild, family loving individuals may be overwhelmed and unable to tolerate gasoline, altering their behavior dramatically when exposed.
A Dollar Down Installment Selling Opinion
A discussion on installment selling highlights its potential to boost industrial progress and living standards while warning against high pressure sales, overextension, and lax buyer scrutiny. The survey notes abuses resemble cash and thirty day plans but insists responsible handling stabilizes output and lowers costs.
The Art of Imitation in Early American Furniture
An examination of how skilled forgers and imitators produced early American furniture, arguing that faithful imitation plus imagination can rival genuine originals. The piece discusses methods, materials, and the evolving market for authentic versus imitated pieces.
A GOOD TOWN Ideals for neighborly conduct and civic effort
A Good Town urges residents to foster prosperity through confidence in neighbors, constructive criticism, mutual respect, and Golden Rule behavior. It champions church and family support, community unity, youth pleasure, and civility while critiquing judgmental views and slogans.
Confederate Veteran A. Garrett Dies at 85
A. Garrett aged 85 years 8 months 26 days died at his Watts Switch home at 5 30 p m January 22 1929. Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m the same day with interment in Union Cemetery led by Rev Odell Jameson and Green Brothers of Cameron in charge of arrangements. Veterans of the South are passing on but left a heritage of glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Garrett
Watts Switch
Union Cemetery
Odell Jameson
Green Brothers of
Cameron
South
Majestic Radio dealers convene in Dallas at Adolphus Hotel
U N Green returns from Dallas after attending Majestic Radio dealers convention held January 10 at the Adolphus Hotel. W L Cohn opened with a 300 dealer address outlining Grigsby Grunow Co growth and Majestic distribution in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Green
Dallas
Majestic
Green
Adolphus Hotel
W. L. Cohn
Grigsby-Grunow Co
Texas
Radio Equipment Company
Grigsby-Grunow Company
H.C. Jackman
Chas K. Cohn
W. T. Blythe
Linwood Griffin
E. E. Holland
Southwest Contract Purchase Corporation
J. D. Sims
Chicago
General Outdoor Advertising Company
E. E. MacKeever
Dallas Poster Advertising
Age of Make Believe Shapes Modern Imitations Everywhere
A essay-like piece notes the era’s mimicry in architecture fashion and goods. Spanish style motifs echo in American homes while thatch roofs appear among luxury houses. Designers and tradesmen craft an atmosphere of antiquity blended with modern comforts as consumers seek counterfeit antiques.
Majestic Radio Unveils New Model 71 and 72 at Dallas Convention
At the Adolphus Hotel dealers were treated to a banquet after the Majestic Radio convention where W L Cohn presented new features. The model 71 and 72 cabinets feature walnut burled finishes and redesigned control layouts with a lowered speaker and centered diamond panel. Both models promise greater selectivity, louder undistorted volume, and a 75 percent wider range of sound frequencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Cohn
Adolphus
Majestic
The
Appointment list shows district art and choir directors
Miss Eula Cooper of Branchville is named Director of Art Appreciation and Mrs. Fred Hodges of Yarrelton is listed as Director of Choral Singing. The text also mentions a reference to Direct-by-Mail Advertiser in a likely puzzled, humorous note about a fast double play between an apathetic prospect and a waste basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Cooper
Branchville
Fred Hodges
Yarrelton
Lost as a Pipe: A Wry Reflection on Memory
The line contemplates how easily things vanish like a good pipe, suggesting that loss becomes a near constant state. It uses a whimsical analogy to probe memory and the fragility of what we keep.
Milam County League Sets Dates for 1929 Contests
Executive Committee of the Milam County Interscholastic League met at the County Superintendent's office on January 19 1929. Plans include a county meet in Cameron March 15 16 choral singing March 15 boys and girls basketball at Rockdale tennis in Cameron and senior girls playground ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County Interscholastic League
Lloyd Patterson
Milano
C. R. Middleton
Sharp
L. V. Perkins
Cameron
Kathryn K. Robbins
T. A. Fisher
Rockdale
H. M. Roark
Thorndale
C. S. Miles
R. C. Davis
Gause
Mary Puckett
Whitey Walker and Fred Nave Extradited West in Arrest
Buffalo, Jan. 23 Heavily guarded fugitives William Whitey Walker and Fred Nave, sought in the southwest for murders and hold ups, were moved from Buffalo last night. Walker is being taken to Colorado Springs Colorado while Nave heads to Ada Oklahoma. They wear leg irons and handcuffs and are guarded by ten detectives led by Buffalo Chief John G Revielle. Extradition papers were approved by Justice Thomas H Noonan in supreme court and secrecy will be kept until arrival in jail.
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Buffalo
N. Y
William “Whitey
Walker
Fred Nave
Southwest
Colorado Springs
Colo
Nave
Ada
Oklahoma
John G. Revielle
Thomas H. Noonan
Supreme Court
Citation to Osie Phoenix in Milam County Court
The State of Texas commands Osie Phoenix be served weekly citations in Milam County to appear at the Milam District Court in Cameron on March 4 1929 to answer a petition filed November 18 1928 in case No 10104 by Leon Phoenix alleging three years statutory abandonment. Penn Wolf Clerk Milam County Texas.
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Milam County
Osie Phoenix
District Court
Cameron
Leon Phoenix
Penn Wolf
Texas
Milam Co
Mrs Lillian Sneed and Joe Sneed Visit Texas Hosts
Mrs. Lillian Sneed of Georgetown and Joe Sneed of Amarillo were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tyson and Mrs. Julia Tyson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Sneed
Georgetown
Joe Sneed
Amarillo
Dan Tyson
Julia Tyson
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Che Cameron Gerald
Herald Publishing Co, Inc
W. O. Triggs
Jefferson B. “White
J. B. White
Robert McLane
J. P. Werner
R. P. Jeter
H. M. Hefley
J. T. Parma
J. G. Davis
Dan Collins
Robert Browning
Harry Tag
Bedlam
Oder
U.N. Green
NEW Radio Corporation
Whitey Wakter
Irons
State OF
Ramsey’s
Austin Nursery
Austin
Ramsey
Bringers of Bounty
Builders of Beauty
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