Spectacles and labor notes from early times appear in fragmented text
The article traces eyeglass history from horn and leather mounts to quartz lenses, noting Roger Bacon and the rise of spectacles with the spread of printed books in Italy and Germany. It also mentions wage data for carpenters and builders in the 18th century, plus a promotional plug for commercial colleges offering training and job placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opticians
M. Vor Bhob
Roger Bacon
Italy
Germany
Kansas City
State Fair of Texas to Feature Comedy Turn with Noted Cast
A major entertainment segment at the State Fair of Texas will showcase a comedy piece led by comedian Donalie and French star Gina Malo. From New York, the troupe arrives for a Dallas engagement presented by Proaider Jackson of the State Wall with reservations already filling, predicted to sell out. Also included are discussions on world war lighthearted topics and a puzzling spelling feature about changing international place names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will ToseSene Company
Bet Bees
Ean Jone
Cemoat Wercendal
Perfarienimoet
Texas
Duck Donalie
Gina Malo
Gina
New York
Dallas
Proaider Jackson
State Wall
Gadere
Buwitei
O' Gum
Constantinople
Christiana
Norway
Christana
Oslo
Roma
Rome
Napoli
Naples
Finense
Florence
Liverne
Leghorn
Vien
Vienna
Gravenhage
Hague
America
Europe
Sieria
Lemberg
Helsinki
Philippopotis
Republic
Estonia
Revaltos
Tallinn
Smyrna
United States
Americans Living Longer Across Centuries
A roughly phrased summary notes that in 1900 about 0.6 percent of Americans lived to 100, with a slight rise by 1916 to 1920 reaching about 0.8 percent. The decade 1880 to 1920 saw the population doubling, while those aged over 65 more than tripled. The aging trend continued, though gains slowed as centenarians remained rare. A separate brief mentions a burglary at a La Vernia warehouse in Wilson County, with thieves stealing unspecified goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Alain Te Wee
Texas Labor, Printing, and Air Fields Shaping Texas Outlook
A fragmented 1910s era column notes reemployment shifts, rising wages, and labor demand, detailing cotton industry changes and the impact of new printing technology. It highlights Texas as third in flight pilots, San Antonio Randoph Field’s growth, and broader global trade tensions. Also mentions a $980,000 Kerrville waterworks project, Elgin oil well prospects, and plans for a state headquarters for a women’s organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sreove
Transport Air
California
New York
Texae
United States
San Antonio
Randolph Field
AUBERT OLSON SON DIES AFTER PNEUMONIA IN WACO
Albert Alton Olton, year old son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Olson, died August 27 after severe pneumonia hospitalised August 17 at Baptist Sanitarium in Waco. Born July 20, 1920, he was the youngest of three children. Funeral at home 9:30 a.m. then Terrell cemetery. Rev Frank Nixon led services with consoling prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubert Alton Olson
Albert Alton Olton
Alfred Olson
Baptist Sanitarium
Waco
Cliftors
Alton
Terrell
Frank Nixon
Cliftom
Baptist Services and weekly church schedule noted
The notice outlines Sunday School at 9:49 a.m. Morning Worth service, Evening Worship, and Missionary Society meetings. Sunbeams and YW gatherings are set for Monday afternoon and evening. Teachers’ meeting occurs Wednesday evening. Pastor Frank Nixon extends a cordial welcome to all worshippers. A separate line mentions the start of Italian immigration to the country around 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Acs
Frank Nixon
Waldrop Takes Charge Of Crowell Bank
X and Waldrop assume leadership of Crowell Bank as S. Bell retires from the presidency. Waldrop, former Crowell resident, returns after eleven years with First State Bank of Clifton and will serve as vice president and director while Bell keeps part stock and retires to native duties. Mrs Waldrop to relocate to Crowell. family remains in Clifton and Foard County News reports the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldrop
Crowell Reident
Preaidaah
First National
Clifton
Hank
Tle
Fount
Crowell
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Una Toaki
Aterma
WM. Cameron & Co., Inc
Clifton, Texas
Ger
Department of Labor
Hoxton Town Hall
Teteh Temmigrant
Masane
Washington
Southwest
Hyrpe College
Byrne Commensial College
Byrne
Pres
Houston
San Antonio Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
the Record
Dallas News
Kugle
DE Aed
Clifton Tailors
Tate Fale Seowan Buor
la Vernis
Wilson County
Ream and
Texard
Will HE Mapes
Abe
Atx
J.T. Brndige
Elgin
Brodige
Koreville Haw
Kerrville Qtr
Aid
Santa
Berdian
Shere
Brietow
Oklahowa
Ortebor the Bret
Aator Foendiel
Veon
Pat Med
Teese
Wey
The
Teas Federation of Womin
Austin
Avanlian
Cohen
Cbvery Mandlen
Auisiar
Baptist Services
X & Waldrop
Crowell Bank
W.C. Sherard
Osteopathic Physcian
Texania Power
Ofcom Meridian
Texan
Ole Hogstel
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