Elgin Star John McCall Signed by New York Yankees
John McCall premier pitcher from central Texas signed by wire to join the New York Yankees. A May 15 deadline triggers a $1000 bonus. his move marks a jump from semi pro to the American League with Elgin, Thorndale, and local fans watching closely.
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John McCall
Central
Texas
Wire
New York Yankees
Yanks
United States
Elgin
Elgin Courier
Thorndale
John
Thorndale Champs
No Trace of Burglars Found in Local Break‑ins
No trace of the burglars who recently entered the Mierzschin store nor the Ideal Garage has been found, though officers continue work on the two cases.
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Mierzschin
Steve Reiger Rebuilding Six Room Bungalow After Fire
Plans are completed for rebuilding the Steve Reiger residence a six room bungalow. Lumber is already on the ground and the farm home is being rebuilt after a fire of unknown origin destroyed the previous structure.
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Steve Reiger
Postmaster Fulcher Praised for Heroic Flood Duties
The Champion urges Washington to honor Thorndale Postmaster Fulcher for repeatedly risking life and limb to deliver mail during Central Texas floods. He assisted Rockdale Thrall and Taylor routes despite impassable roads and train outages, with carriers Jack Clement and Ramseur assisting on rural routes. Oil men from Bremond Ranch Syndicate and Giddings Oil inspect a field in Mexia.
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Washington
Texas
Fulcher
Thorndale
Uncle Sam
Rockdale
Thrall
Taylor
Jack Clement
Ramseur
D. S
Better Pictures At Empire Theatre Now In Thorndale
Manager J J Elliott presents high grade pictures at the Empire Theatre in Thorndale featuring stars such as Charles Ray William S Hart and Douglas Fairbanks The recent market slump helped Thorndale secure top tier films for local patrons.
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Better Pictures
Empire Theatre
J. J. Elliott
Thorndale
Chas. Ray
Wm. S. Hart
Douglas Fairbanks
Oil Men Probe Thorndale Field Prospects
Thorndale attracts oil scouts geologists and investors after the Bremond Ranch deep test near the city reportedly shows 35 feet of pay sand and strong gas pressure. A Saint Louis syndicate and Giddings Oil and Development lay leases near Ramseur and between Thorndale and Giddings with rigs due within ten days. Local oil figures Burns Mundine McConnell and Schultz inspect the field.
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Thorndale
Bremond Ranch
Saint Louis
John Ramseur
Giddings Oil and Development Company
Giddings
Louisiana
John Burns
Dick Mundine
Tom McConnell
C. L. Schultz
Taylor
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Restores Blood Health
Purports to purify and enrich the blood reducing weakness and sickness. Describes tonics iron and quinine suspension in syrup with claims of energy, appetite improvement, and wide use in homes for malaria and strength. Priced 60c per bottle and available at drugstores.
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JROVE
GROVE
Thorndale Mystery Well Drill Sets Sights on Bremond Ranch
W H Dokinson and M C Smith of Minneapolis plan to attend the Bremond ranch deep test near Thorndale where a drill resumed at the 1900 foot level after a six week layoff for casing. The well, posted and restricted, draws interest from Twin Cities Production Company executives and Empire Company geologists expected back within thirty days.
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W H. Dokinson
M C. Smith
Minneapolis
Bremond Ranch
Shelby Phillips
Thorndale
Thorndale’s
Twin Cities Production Company
Giddings Oil, Gas and Development Company
H. A. Michener
Giddings Company
Giddings
Empire Company
Lilac Twig Notes From Our Community
The report highlights a thriving community scene with a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs R H Bolton last Tuesday. Walter Smith of Rockdale passed through the village last Thursday. A Friday box supper was well attended and enjoyed. The school athletic department is progressing toward a future challenge. Uncle Alf Moore has shown some health improvement after a week of illness. J W Davis and his son Mann visited friends last Thursday.
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R. H. Bolton
A. A
Alf” Moore
J. W. Davis
Mann
McLane Family Relocates from Old Paden Home
Robt. McLane and family moved this week to the old Paden home drawing regret from longtime neighbors who have shared many years nearby and are reluctant to see them go.
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Robt. McLane
Paden
Thankful for Survival Dinners Pecan Day for Kids
Ed A. Green mill owner in Rockdale Texas declares a Thanksgiving meal for local children and orphans at his San Gabriel river property on Sunday. He plans a day of pecan gathering with a dinner by Mrs. Green, citing a bountiful pecan crop and strong wholesale shipments.
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Rockdale
Texas
Ed A. Green
San Gabriel River
Commissioners award bridge issue contracts to build San
The commissioners court on Wednesday contracted with Austin Bros., McLerran & Brown, Barmore and W. D. Evans for the construction of the San bridges. The action includes a $15,000 issue and reports no deficit to pay.
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Commissioners Court
Austin Bros., McLerran & Brown and Barmore
Destruction of Milam County Bridges After Floods
Bridges at Gabriel crossing San Gabriel Alligator Clay Creek near Frank Graham Rogers Add Hall Tomasek Cummings crossing road and Little Bear Creek slough were ruined by the flood. The project cost 15277.07 with warrants issued to contractors. Milam county sold them at par to Mrs A Dittman Alleyton Texas, avoiding any discount. Officials praised for the par sale.
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Alleyton
Texas
Swift Premium Bacon and Hams Debut by Gies L Avriett
Swift Premium introduces its bacon and hams in a promotional note attributed to Gies L Avriett. The card highlights product range and branding as a culinary choice for households.
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Swift Premium Bacon
Gies L. Avriett
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Thorndale News
Fred M. Herndon
N. Y. Yankees
Mr. Babcock
Mexia
W. H. Dickinson
M. C. Smith
Ralph Babcock
The
Bremond Ranch Syndicate
Giddings Oil, Gas and Development
Walter Smith
Martin’s
Sciller’s Pharmacy
America
Oxsheer Smith
Hearts of Baby Artichokes
Giles L
Avriett
J. K. Freeman
Schiller
Milam County
Milam County Lumber Company
Carey
G.C. Walters
Buckholts Lumber Company
Burlington Lumber Company
J. K. Wendt
J. H W
Louis S. Pierce
Milam County Fair
Cameron, Texas
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