Valley Mills Local News Highlights Various Visitors and Moves
Local items note Mrs. W R Chapman's illness confinement, Tom Burns traveling to Bruni for Humble Pipe Line Co work, Tom Bates on vacation from the Gilliam Wrecking House, and Miss Vera Burns visiting from Meridian. Families and friends from Hamilton, Waco, Arkansas, and New Orleans are mentioned with small travel, visits, and town events.
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Valley Mis Tribune
W. R. Chapman
Tom Burns
Bruni
Texas
Humble Pipe Line Co
Tom Bates
Gilliam
Clifton
T. L. Valliant
Waco
A. J. Young
John Nowlin
R. G. Nowlin
Tohoka
Vera Burns
Vadie Freeman
Meridian
Glen Rose
C. P. Stapleton
Hamilton
Tribune
R. L. McElhannon and Son
Brown
G. T. Galloway
Arkansas
J. A. Harris
G. B. Jones
S. B. Jones
West
McLennan County
W. H. Jones
Near Meridian
A. M. Jones
Leo Richards
Parker Shafer
Bonnie
Norphleet
Ark
J. B Shaw
Gordon Nowlin
McFadden Cotton Agency
Bosque
Galveston
J. C. Howard
Terrell
Houston
B. W. Wheelis
Chris Waglay
Itasca
Veo Shrader
New Braunfels
Belton
Will H. Jones
Gatesville
J. €. Jarrett
Johnnie
Jimmie
Olden
Local residents visit relatives and news from Gatesville area
Several families and individuals are noted visiting relatives in Gatesville and nearby towns. Dr J C Jarrett and H J Gibbs hosts are mentioned along with visits by Miss Ernestine Felty, Hubert Ryan, Alvin Prince and families, C C Dyer and daughters, F G Hix, and J B Millard’s guests. Mrs S J Burch improving after sanitarium operation. discussion of Harris Hix becoming a weigher at the local oil mill.
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J. C. Jarrett
H. J. Gibbs
Johnny
R. E. McCorkle
Ernestine Felty
Wythemere
J. M. Shrader
Valley Mills
R. W. Smith
Waco
Gatesville Messenger
S. J. Burch
Dudley Harris
Tommie Harris
Ben Hattix
LeRoy Whitington
Dallas
D. T. Harris
Harris Hix
D. C, Kitching
Rio Grande Valley
W. C. Downing
For Sale Clifton Home Three Rooms Sleeping Porch
Classified notice from Clifton advertising a home for sale by O. D. Cox with three rooms a sleeping porch a bathroom and complete sewer and electric light system. Call for further particulars. Listed as 23-3t¢.
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Clifton
O. D. Cox
A West Texas Editor Describes Archer City
Archer City is not exactly a city yet has many city features. The piece catalogs buildings and services including a fine courthouse, a jail under renovation, three banks, a republican post office, a printing office, churches, schools, many shops, autos, and a bustling social scene. The editor notes needs for a modern fireproof hotel and paved streets, with steps underway.
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Archer City
Texas
Archer City News
The Steep Jimtown Lot That Missed Its Boom Story
A buyer recalls a long ago lot in Jimtown by the ditch sold amid promises of a city boom. The tale contrasts its steep, rocky rise with neighbors’ brick homes and rising taxes, ending with a dream to swap the land for a swamp and Peking ducks.
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Jimtown-by-the-ditch
Joe
Thresh Maize and Cane Seed Sale Announced
R M Jones advertises threshing maize and cane seed on Wednesday August 25 and Wednesday September 1 at his home. The notice notes at the end that several blue geese have been successfully raised in captivity by the United States National Zoological Park, a first-time achievement.
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R. M. Jones
United States National Zoological Park
Tree Transpires Five Barrels of Water Daily
An average tree under normal conditions releases about five barrels of water per day as vapor. The fact highlights the large water loss from trees through transpiration, illustrating plant physiology in a concise, nature-focused note.
The Fundamental Need of Kindness
The essay argues kindness is humanity's core need and measure of character. It cites historical figures like Lincoln and da Vinci, noting kindness elevates individuals above circumstance and embodies the Golden Rule in daily life. It closes with a curious note about Ainu women tattooing beards to mimic bearded men.
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Amiel
Charles I
England
Leonardo da Vinci
Italy
Pythagoras
Lincoln
Frontier
Little Abe
Frank Crane
East End Yard Buys And Sells Lions Tigers And Serpents
A section in East End London showcases a yard where lions tigers and other animals including serpents are bought and sold reflecting urban animal trade in the area.
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East End
London
Official Ballot Democratic Party Second Primary Aug 28
Official ballot card lists Democratic candidates for Governor Miriam Ferguson James Allred Moody Pollard and county offices including State Treasurer J R Ball and Commissioners Pro No 3 Neill Bonds with counties Williamson Bell Wichita Harris Fannin Dallas and their respective candidates.
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Dan Moody
Williamson County
Miriam A. Ferguson
Bell County
James V. Allred
Wichita County
Claude Pollard
Harris County
J. R. Ball
Fannin County
W. Gregory Hatcher
Dallas County
Adlerika relief for gas and stomach issues advert
Mrs B Brinkley claims Adlerika cleared years of gas and improved sleep with the first dose. The ad touts one spoonful eliminating gas, reducing bloating, and aiding constipation. Sold by Price & Stuart.
Stop That Itching Remedy Ad by Carpenter Brothers
An advertisement promotes BLUE STAR REMEDY claiming it cures skin diseases like eczema and ringworm. It promises a stain free formula with pleasant odor and offers a guarantee.
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Gau
Carpenter Brothers
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Henry Oswald
Ford
Cary Mailin
Gilliam Motor Company
West Texas
Duco
McDermott Motor Go
Austin Ave
Waco, Texas
Ainu
Japan
Democratic Party
R. M. Neill
W. H. Bonds
Silver Moon Cafe
J. W. Griffin
Prop
D. J. Thomas, Jr
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