The Feline World Aims at Cat News and More
A new Paris magazine The Feline World dedicates itself to literary artistic scientific and other feline tribe news including biped friends. The bagpipe lineage traces to ancient Greece Persia and Chaldea with Roman introduction to Scotland. An inmate in Birmingham jail died by self harm using hair combs a toothbrush handle spoon handles and mattress links. South Sea Islands cows are noted as the world’s smallest at four feet high.
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Paris
Greece
Persia
Chaldea
Scotland
Birmingham
England
South Sea Islands
Fatal Auto Wreck Due To Defective Brakes
A 22 month old girl, Little Ruby Raye Hankins, died when a car driven by her mother crashed near Austin after brakes failed. The wreck injured Mr. Hankins and left Mrs. Hawkins with nervous shock. Funeral was held at the family home with Rev. A R Toby officiating.
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Ruby Raye
Earl Hankins
Hankins
Clyde Rhodes
Austin
Hawkins
Rockdale
D. B. McMillan
Rhodes
A. R. Toby
New City
Central Committee Forms Plan for Brazos Bridge Celebration
Mayor H C Meyer and Alderman M N Stricker of Rockdale lead the Central Committee planning the bi county celebration at the opening of the new Brazos bridge on Highway 43. S M Patterson of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce attended the first called meeting in Hearne with representatives from Milam and Robertson counties.
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H. C. Meyer
M. N. Stricker
Rockdale
Central Committee
Brazos Bridge
Highway 43
S. M. Patterson
Taylor Chamber of Commerce
Hearne
Milam
Robertson
Big Eaters Urged to Protect Kidney Health
Public health note warns that overindulgence in red meat and rich foods strains kidneys. It advocates Jad Salts or Enon rad Salts as a home remedy to flush kidneys, relieve bladder trouble, and improve urinary irritation with a daily morning dose.
Robertson County Bridge Approach Advances Quickly
The Rockdale Reporter notes rapid progress on the Robertson county bridge approach with traffic likely to cross in about two weeks.
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Robertson County
Rockdale
History Club meets at Mrs. Mitchell's home this fall
The History Club gathered at Mrs. Lloyd Mitchell's North Travis residence as autumn décor set a seasonal tone. Led by Mrs. Ben Atkinson and assisted by Mrs. E. A. Wallace, members discussed the League of Nations and summer happenings, with the year book approved. Corrie Childers attended as a guest.
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History Club
Lloyd Mitchell
North Travis
Ben Atkinson
E. A. Wallace
D A R Meeting Details and Arlington Cemetery Talk
The September meeting of the D A R was hosted by Mrs R H McIntosh. Roll call and program covered framers of the Constitution and a talk by Miss Mary Lake Henderson on Arlington Cemetery and the unknown soldier tomb. A business session and fall plans followed. Next gathering to be hosted by Mrs S P Croes in October.
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R. H. McIntosh
B. J. Baskin
Kemp
Mary Lake Henderson
Arlington Cemetery
S. P. Croes
Early coal sales spark arrest threats over fraud claim
The first coal sale offered by Colonel Schumacher provoked threats of arrest as authorities accused him of fraudulently selling black stones as fuel.
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Schumacher
French concern plans Sunday excursions into Paris suburbs
A French concern plans a series of Sunday trips into the Paris suburbs in stage coaches. The excursions will feature men in top boots and gayly cabined liveries as part of the Louis Philippe era display.
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Paris
Louis Phillippe
Worsted Yarn Origin in Worstead England
In Worstead Branfordshire England the name Worsted traces to the first maker of worsted thread in the 15th century. The town name Worstead was spelled Worsted in early records and led to the yarn’s name.
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Worsteacd
Branforkshire
England
Gree Town
Rare 1794 drill book linked to Baron Von Stenterer found
A London resident, Mrs Bettie Willswam Neville, preserves a new first drill book of the United States Army prepared by Baron Von Stenterer, aide to George Washington. Published in 1794, this unique copy is guarded at the United States Military Academy.
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Bettie Willswam Neville
London
England
United Staties Army
Baron von Stenterer
George Washington
United States Memtary Academy
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Relief From Rheumatism
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless liniment for rheumatic pain, sciatica, neuralgia, and backache. It claims rapid relief, urges a trial bottle, and markets the product as safe and effective for sore joints and swollen muscles.
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St. Jacobe
St. Jacobs
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BUICK
B. Flint
Schiller Buick Company
Cameron, Texas
Strong Bank
Com
Camron
Milam County
Cameron
State Bank
Dordens Eagle Brand
Doniile
D. A. R. Meeting
Collegian
Max Collins
Texas
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