Early Texas Oil and Iron Foundries in 1860s Cherokee County
The text notes Texans expanding oil and gas industry and transport improvements after the Civil War. It mentions a 1862 Cherokee County nail plant operated by refugees, and Texas industrial efforts including iron production and convict labor, with periods of profitability and state involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Texas
East Texas
Houy
Hirt
Nail
Cherokee County
Manu Mts
Bist
Texas
Isbor
Boreas
Tie van
Fragmented musings on progress and education evolving
The text reflects a wavering view of scientific progress and education over decades. It questions the value of relentless modernization, notes government growth and taxation, and considers a shift toward simpler, more practical aims in guiding learning and public policy. It hints at broader societal change and skepticism about future progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Freak
Bruce Twrton
Roosevelt Carves Four Found Bird At Christmas Dinner
President-elect Roosevelt shares a Christmas dinner as guests savor a four-found bird. A close friend, political adviser Howe, sent a gift aboard the galleon as Mrs. Roosevelt attends church services in Hyde Park. Roosevelt plans a Monday journey to Albany amid nationwide Christmas greetings.
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Niger
Lows
Me‘Howe
Roosevelt
St. James Episcopal Church
Hyde Park Village
Rossen
Albany
Lamp Burns 24 Years At Port Theatre
In Port Worth on December 26 a street lamp above the theatre entrance has burned for 24 years since 1908 when Barry Burke, then an electrician, hung the carbon filament lamp in the opera house. Local tradition says the lamp flicker will signal Burke’s fate. A new invention features a keyless door unlocked by turning a knob.
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Worth
Barry Burke
Opera House
Allred Contributes 20000 to School Fund
Austin reports Attorney General James V. Allee said the state collected about 26000 in past due interest on Conroe independent school district bonds. Proceeds credited to the available school fund with 148000 collected from other districts in the past month.
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Austin
James. V. Allee
Conroe Independent
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Ee Cne
Airton, Texas
Mon Oem
Paina
Farm Board
Waco News-Tribune
Inez Larson
IE LA France Beauty Shop
Oosevelt
Allred
Nep
Moyed T Am Now Ab
Hompson Chevrolet
Standefer Chevrolet Company
Bi Auto
Covere—Bodty
Doorlis
Benson
W. E. Kimbrell
Thompson Chevrolet and General Repair
Cilsion, ‘Texas
New Years Greetings
Pillsbury’s
Pillsbury’s Verigood
Winesap
Bokar Coffre
Geendeetter
Sultana
N. B.C
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