Local Happenings and Illnesses Round Carrollton Area
Mrs DW Bowden continues ill with throat infection though improving. W J Squibb delivered a lamb at Waco on Wednesday. Abra McATayud of Farm Beach relishes be stay. TM McTendon of Farm Branch reports a large wick this week. A Wood Amith of Dal-Tye visited with friends Monday. Yeargain recovering with improvements. CA Miller visiting Dallas recently. Noble Whitlock and Perry Whitlock of Dating Vinited Hite Monday. Fohony Show of Dallas visited with Mrs McMyn and daughters. Waite Marrs family of Hy Worth visited Homer Whitlock’s family Sunday. Mrs Hooker Vandergriff and child from Arlington attended church. Graviey and daughter visited Reed. Orphans home girls performed at Union Baptist Church Sunday night under Mr Day. Carl Verbrick injured by sledge hammer on forefinger. showing gradual improvement. JF Howell visited Ty er to see son. Anity Loggins bruised knee from fall. Emma Hardcastle mend ing in Dallas with daughter and family. Weather unusually warm for January. Frank McMurray back from hospital. hopes improving. The Chronicle pitches a cheap insurance content offer for subscribers. Summary notes insurance scope and cost.
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Hooker Vandergriff
Childran
Arlington
Graviey
JF Howell
Tyer
Anity Loggins
Emma Hardcastle
Dallas
jMa Wauily
Sen
Frank McMurray
Carrollton
Chronicle
Car sales drop in Texas in November 1896
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports 4,528 new automobiles sold in November, an 8.6 percent drop from October and 20.1 percent below November 1895. Year to date sales total 1,60,008, down 8 percent from the prior year. Declines were strongest in the lower price bracket.
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Texas
Cemparivon
University of Texas Buruaw of
Biisinary Research
Austin
Lfteen
Indiete
B.A Pwr
Bureau
Grape Prospects and Texas Vineyards Discussed
A brief note on grape production in Texas suggesting favorable conditions for vineyards and noting 1900s era production levels. The piece hints at potential opportunities for farmers, referencing agricultural ports, world grape varieties, and Texas' native grape presence amid a rally year context in Dallas County.
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Teaae
Texas
Happenings Across Ft Worth Dallas Area this Week
Young of Ft Worth and Mrs Woodie Everall of Dallas spent the week with Mr and Mrs R W Everett. Martin Lord and Mrs Jeff Hoskins were in Dallas Thursday. Bud Toombs of Farmers Branch visited Mr and Mrs Jay Husky Thursday night. Mrs John Miller and daughter spent Sunday in Ne Kinney with relatives. Jett Testine spent Sunday at Richardson with Di and Mrs Jack Kinder. Raymond Miler of Walnut Springs visited relatives here. Mrs W P Cure hosted an all day meeting honoring her birthday and Mrs Barney Simmons birthday with a covered dish luncheon and a WMU program in the afternoon.
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Young
Ft. Worth
Woodie Everall
Dallas
R. W. Everett
Martin Lord
Jeff Hoskins
Bud Toombs
Farmera Branch
Jay Husky
John Miller
Ne- Kinney
Relati
Mra
Jett Testine
Richardson
Jack Kinder
Raymond Miler
Walnut Springs
W. P. Cure
Barney Simmons
WMU
Stewardship program at Methodist Missionary Society meeting
The Methodist Missionary Society met at Mrs. Stanley Burney's home on Monday with a program on Stewardship led by Mrs. Oren Good. Miss Nan Knight of Casine visited relatives, May Rasberry is under treatment at St Pauls Hospital, Ms. Waller Stare from Quail visited Mr. and Mrs. Manard Ford, Mrs. Bob Knight and Mrs. Oren Good visited Mr. Jack Sparksman at Letot, Marion Traty was in from Waco visiting relatives this week.
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Methodist Missionary Society
Stanley Burney
Oren Good
Nan Knight
Casine
Rasberry
St. Pauls Hospital
Waller Stare
Quail
Texas
Mays
Manard Ford
Bob Knight
Jack Sparksman
Letot
Marion Traty
Waco
Texan Ponders Egg Volume and Value in Odd Figure
A fragment notes a Texan suggesting a mysterious figure related to eggs and sound production. The estimate is linked to a huge scale, with math enthusiasts joking about volume and businessmen noting the sum equates to over twenty million dollars in cold cash.
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Texas
Expensive Messages and stamps in Texas Republic days
In early Texas Republic times postage rose with distance and paper tallies. The piece notes high rates for mail across increasing miles and even multi page letters. It cites Charley Johnston clearing grass and weeds along Miller property and burning them to reduce fire risk and improve sight.
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Texas Republic
Ione
Charley Johnston
Hustiers Union Enters in Many Union Meetings
Seventy five youths from the McKinner district gathered at the Methodist church for their regular monthly Union meeting. Delegates from Farmersville Plano Richardson Vickery Farmers Branch Cochran Chapel and Carrollton attended. Plano delivered a devotional, Rev. McCullen spoke on a Savannah mission trip, and Richardson Vickery led the banner with the highest percentage. A brief business session and refreshments followed as the group adjourned to meet next month in Vickery.
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McKinner
Methodist Church
Farmersville
Plano
Richardson
Vickery
Farmera Branch
Cochran Chapel
Carrollton
McCullen
Savannah
A. W.taylor
Farmers Branch
Sind
Addison Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes
The Addison Home Demonstration club met at va. H.R. Pistole Jam 18th at 2 P.M. with 1 member and 1 guest present. Committees were appointed for various duties and business was attended to. The club adjourned to meet with Ais, Walter Suajel Fair, List at 2 P.M. The program is interesting and it is also a gift exchange day.
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Addison
Va. H.R. Pistole
Ais
Walter Suajel Fair
Alan
Texas Power and Light Co. notices for Carrollton area
In Carrollton and nearby towns Farmers Branch Hebron Addison and Lake Dallas residents seek information about electric service. Call representative Good for details. Phone numbers provided.
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The
Texas Power & Light CO
Local readers urged to notice Chronicle sellers
A fragmented ad style notice implores local readers to attend to Chronicle leaders and consider what they have to sell to boost business. The text hints at community awareness and promotional effort, with emphasis on engagement and local commerce.
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The
Chronicle ‘Eaders
City Tax Reminder From City Tax Collector Chastain
City TaxCollector L Chastain issues reminder to pay remaining city taxes this month to avoid penalties and interest. Statements mailed to each taxpayer. this notice emphasizes urgency and accuracy.
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L. Chastain
Baptist Church Lumliy School-ab ALM Overseer Good Preaching
The text notes a Sunday service and preaching led by C A Good at a local Baptist church. Mentions Preston Taylor and a missionary subbranch with a community gathering. References to prayer, weather, and a banker named St Cholp, plus local residents like Mr and Mrs Homey Whitlock attending.
Seed Corn Eggs and Stock for Sale at Carrollton
Seed corn of Yellow Dent with heavy ears and free from smut is offered for sale and delivery to Carrollton. Also available are purebred Buff Orpington hens with eggs for sale and select male birds. Household goods and implements include a brand new mower. details include sale and removal terms.
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Putas Lander
St's
Delaveran
Carrollton
Local Auction Ad Seeks Buys for Household Items and Birds
An late notice advertises sale or trade of Alka White Chinese geese including Field Noell Carroll ton. Also lists odd chairs tables an 8 piece dining suite plus other furniture. Phone numbers 78 Fd and 16 or 114 for contact. Contact As J B Howall for arrangements.
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Carrollton
New Grocery Store Opens Near Depot
A new grocery store opens across from the depot inviting customers to try its advertised prices. J Ay Moody serves as manager.
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J. Ay Moody
Hatching Eggs Advertises Breeding Stock
This vintage notice urges local buyers to view eggs or breeding stock available for hatching purposes. It highlights the season for selling and invites neighbors to contact the advertiser to learn what is offered.
Texas men study safety as boys and work ethic myths
A fragment argues that Texas men learned to avoid getting caught when fooling a teacher and claims the average man can finish a full day’s work by noon. It questions where readers’ interests lie in Carrollton Iowa and urges support to keep local institutions prosperous and credit-worthy.
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Texas
Buah Carley
Iowa
Carrollton
Special Price on Six Inch Gutting for Houses
Chronicle Office offers 6 inch guttering for homes at a special price for 60 days to combat cold winds. Contact OC Cashion for thin guttering options. Subscription reminder included but garbled text mentions a “gag subscriber” and an artents note.
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Thie Fise
Gag
Thin Gall Sea Centre
Pataaa
Pepe Ae
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