Christmas Visitors and Community News in Peacock Texas
Special News from Cayote reports numerous holiday visits around Peacock and nearby towns. Families and friends gather for Christmas events at the school and Methodist church, with many residents traveling to Whitney Clifton Meridian China Springs and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Butler
Peacock
Texas
T. G. Brittain
Spur
Odell Moffatt
Clifton
Alice Butler
Aquilla
Bill Bryan
Whitney
Methodist Church
D. J. Cutbirth
Morgan
Otto Gohlke
Gehardt
Hugo Landgraf
Waco
O. C. Dittrich
Valley Mills
A. A. McNeill
W. T. Casey
Ranger
Miss Price Moorman
Canyon
Omar Robinson
Crawfills Gap
Frank Hord
Southland
Ruby Marth
Dallas
R. L. Cutbirth
Bonnie Cutbirth
Bryan Richards
Meridian
Jack White
R. L. Rice
China Springs
J. B. Reeder
el Paso
Lee Winzel
Fort Worth
E. C. Kruse
A. Landgraf
Kruse
Carl
O D Nelson Pays For Telegram Subscriptions
O D Nelson called yesterday and left a check to cover the Star Telegram and his old home paper for the next twelve months, signaling continued readership in 1927.
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O. D. Nelson
Star-Telegram
Rules for Choral Interscholastic Meet in Bosque County
The document outlines two divisions for independent schools Junior and Senior, rural schools a single upper-grade division, teams limited to ten or fewer singers, no use of books or directors during performance, possible piano keynote, and a repertoire including Columbia the Gem of the Ocean America the Beautiful Dixie and Texas Our Texas. Judging emphasizes harmony memory content and emotion with 10 points for first place and 5 for second in both divisions.
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Columbia
H. P. Black
Valley Mills
Open the Door to Health with Chiropractic Adjustments
An advertisement for Corneil O. Brown, a Clifton Texas chiropractor, promoting Neurocalometer readings by appointment to locate nerve pressure and adjust to open the door to health. Includes contact: phone 56.
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Corneil O. Brown
Ite
Clifton
Texas
Dogs Kill Sheep Near Meridian Causing Losses
The Meridian Tribune reports about 30 sheep killed by dogs in the Meridian area over the past week. Several incidents show dogs eating their victims and leaving remains near other pens. The dogs are said to be owned by local residents.
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Meridian Tribune
Meridian
For Sale Clifton Lots and Residence Bargain
Classified ad notes three town lots and a residence in Clifton for sale at a bargain. Also available second-hand lumber. Contact C. W. Johle at 43-3te for details.
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Clifton
Mexican Cacao Beans Once Functioned as Money
The text notes cacao beans in Mexico were highly valued about fifty years ago, with the entire population using them as money and each bean equaling a cent in value.
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Mexico
Cake causes infant death in McGregor windpipe
Douglas Staten Brown thirteen month old son of Mr and Mrs A Harley Brown of McGregor died Tuesday morning at 11 45 in the office of a Waco doctor after a piece of fruit cake lodged in his windpipe. An X ray showed the obstruction but he died on the operating table during removal. Funeral will be in McGregor Wednesday at 4 o clock. survived by parents and one brother.
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Douglas Staten Brown
A. Harley Brown
McGregor
Waco
Brown
Wilkinson
Hatch
Waco Times-Herald
Model Gin Notice Shifts to Wednesday and Saturday Runs
After this week the Model Gin will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but staff will be at the gin daily to handle remnants. MODEL GIN CO. M. L. Roberts Mer.
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Model Gin
Model Gin CO
M. L. Roberts
Mer
Land and farming outfit for sale along Bosque River
Real bargain offered by C. W. Johle for seven acres on the Bosque River once used as a garden. Includes a team of mules and tools. Call to inspect and negotiate terms.
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Bosque River
C. W. Johle
Miss Cornelia Gohlke Returns From Dallas Visit
Miss Cornelia Gohlke, who had been in Dallas tending Byrne Commercial College, returned to Dallas on Thursday after her stay away.
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Cornelia Gohlke
Dallas
Byrne Commercial College
Miss Hildegarde Manske at Home During Holidays
Miss Hildegarde Manske who teaches in the public school at Mercedes has been at home during the holidays.
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Hildegarde Manske
Mercedes
Sanders Anderson Returns Home for Christmas Holidays
Sanders Anderson, long based at Gary, Indiana, during recent months in headquarters duties, has returned home for the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders Anderson
Gary
Ind
Mrs Johnie Helm Behrens Visited Home Folks
Mrs Johnie Helm Behrens, a teacher in Waco public schools, spent the Christmas holidays with her family and home folks.
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Johnie Helm Behrens
Waco
Viper Flesh Described as Drug in 1889 Medical Dictionaries
As late as 1889 the dried flesh of the viper was described as a drug in authorized English medical dictionaries. This note highlights historical pharmacopeia practices and the enduring influence of venom-derived remedies in 19th century medicine.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Norse New Year Services and Schedule
On Saturday January 1 1927 New Year services start at 10 30 am with a sermon titled The Fig Tree in the Lord's Vineyard On Sunday January 2 Sunday School and Bible Class begin at 10 am with services at 11 am and a sermon The Guiding Stars for Earthly Wanderers The choir gathers Fridays at 6 30 pm and confirmants meet Saturdays at 9 am Pastor E R Larson leads the church in Norse observances and activities
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The
Lord's Vineyard
Students advised to cur tail sleep during exams
Austin reports that Dr. L A Jeffress of the University of Texas says exam week students gain efficiency by limiting sleep to three or four hours nightly for the week. He cites a case where reduced sleep boosted work rate, but returning to seven hours dropped efficiency and required two weeks to rebound.
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Austin
L. A. Jeffress
University of Texas
Jeffress
New Year Worship Services Announced by Pastor Le Fevre
The church will hold services both hours on Sunday January 2 to mark the New Year. All members are urged to attend as part of starting the year in worship in the house of the Lord. Pastor R L Le Fevre emphasizes the importance of participation.
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House of the Lord
Australian rector given airplane to reach scattered parish
The Anglican Church Missionary Society supplied a parish rector in England sized district with an airplane enabling him to fly over remote settlements and preach to widely scattered residents.
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Anglican Church Missionary Society
England
For Sale Fresh Jersey Cow and Calf at $75
Gillespie Farm offers a Jersey cow yielding about three gallons of rich milk ready to milk. Easy to handle, the pair priced at $75.00 for cow and calf.
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Jersey
Gillespie Farm
Mrs J M Bronstad Sends Record to Pottsville in 1927
Mrs J M Bronstad of Coyote orders the Record be sent to her father O K Rea in Pottsville during 1927.
Miss Della Nelson Teaches at Seguin Lutheran College
Miss Della Nelson, a teacher at the Lutheran College in Seguin, has been at home for Christmas.
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Della Nelson
Lutheran College
Seguin
Wilson Cowen Visits Home From State University
Wilson Cowen a student of the law Department of the State University has been enjoying a visit at home the past week.
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Wilson Cowen
Law Department
the State University
Monocled Students Honor Chamberlain at Glasgow Rectorate
When Austen Chamberlain began his term as Lord Rector of Glasgow University about 2,000 students wore monocles in his honor creating a striking ceremonial show.
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Austen Chamberlain
Glasgow University
Never Saw Father Appears After Death Notice
San Angelo Texas December 27 Reading that his father W F Fowler a San Antonio furniture man had been denied his dying wish of seeing his only son H L Fowler appeared here from Best and will receive the estate He is 29 years old but they never met His parents separated soon after their marriage and H L Fowler was born He worked for a local meat market and bakery but did not know his parent was in business here
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San Angelo
Texas
W. F. Fowler
San Antonio
H. L. Fowler
Best
Pioneers of Bosque County Memorial Notice
Notice invites Bosque County pioneers and descendants to provide accurate settlement details for engraving names on a granite memorial at Pool Park. Those arriving in 1854 and 1855 asked to report to J. N. Colwick, Norse, Texas, noting this excludes those already on the memorial as voters.
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Bosque County
Pool Park
J. N. Colwick
Norse
Texas
Continental Oil builds new station in town
Joe McSpadden and Wes Murphree announce Continental Oil Company of Texas is sending Bob Harrison to construct storage tanks warehouse and office on the Meridian Highway across from Santa Fe tracks and Alfred Canuteson s machine shop. The firm capital 250 million dollars backs its local agents and aims for a strong business presence. McSpadden and Murphree pledge continued service and invite the community to welcome the new venture.
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Joe McSpadden
Wes Murphree
Continental Oil Company of Texas
Bob Harrison
Meridian Highway
Alfred Canuteson
MacSpadden
Murphree
McSpadden
It There Is No Substitute for Straight Chiropractic
A brief note promotes straight Chiropractic as the quickest path to wellness. It claims disease stems from nerve pressure, detected by a Neurocalometer and relieved by hands‑on adjustments. Contact information cites a phone line and Clifton Texas locator.
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Corneil O. Brown
Phone
Clifton
Texas
Ford's Fortune Grows Fast Amid Large Bank Balance
The text notes Henry Ford's wealth at two billion dollars with rapid growth needing many accountants to manage his accounts. It contrasts this with his relatively small two million checking balance and mentions peers who now rely on charity.
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Henry Ford
Ford
Engraved Slab Marks Site of Washington Elm
An engraved granite slab will mark the site of the famous Washington Elm replacing a descendant for the memorial. The plan preserves the historic landmark and acknowledges the elm’s legacy in the town.
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Washington
City Council Thanks Citizens for Safe Christmas
The Clifton City Council extends sincere thanks to residents for a sane sober safe Christmas. It notes the peaceful holiday with women and children safe on sidewalks, no fireworks fire hazards, no drunkenness, and compliments to local merchants for not selling fireworks. Ed Handley, Mayor.
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City Council of
Clifton
Ed Handley
Meridian Court and Local News Briefs
Local readers note visits and holiday guests from Kansas, Dallas, Houston, Waco, Glen Rose, Moody, Abilene, Rotan, Rotan, Level land, and beyond. Many relatives and friends gathered at homes of the Tittle, Bowden, Baxter, Richards, and Gardner families. Multiple couples are listed with names and engagements.
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Emma Darden
Kansas
Ellen Darden
Wilton Williamson
Clare
McCammie
Jim Williamson
Daren Powell
Wortham
W. H. Powell
Fay Smith
Houston
Ike Smith
Hubert Powell
H. K. Cox
Dallas
Henry King
Clark Tittle
Austin
J. C. Tittle
M. L. Tittle
Charles
Elizabeth Butler
C. C. Tittle
Hillsboro
Marvin Stockard
Moody
M. L. Stockard
Frank Tirey
Waco
Meridian
Earl Hammond
Glen Rose
J. T. Ferguson
Ramsey
J. W. Bowden
Ralph Garner
E. E. Gardner
Sim Baxter
Abilene
W. B. Baxter
Ed Lawtroop
Plains Country
Dudley Lane
Out Beyond Lubbock
Rotan
Jim Richards
J. W. Standefer
W. B. Standefer
Charley Jordan
Levelland
Texas
Frank Moore
Panhandle Country
Lightning strikes tree paralyzes pond fish report says
A bolt of lightning hit a tree by a pond causing fish in the pond to become paralyzed, according to a Bureau of Fisheries report.
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Bureau of Fisheries
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J. W. Calvert
Prop
Cayote
OUR Savior’s Lutheran Church OF Norse
E. R. Larson
City Auditorium
Ralph Helm
Peter
Inez
Mis’ Abe
Mis’ Moran
Ezra Williams
Carrie Ellsworth
Mrs. O. Lee Stuart
J. K. McSpadden
R. O. Bass
Lenoir Kornegay
Mrs
C. C. Edwards
Tom White
J. N. Powell
R. L. le Fevre
Pastor
the Queen Theatre
Willians
Eva Novak
Paul Panzer
Richard Dix
Esther Ralston
Fred Newmeyer
Mount Picture
Polo Grounds
Dix
Fox News
Continental Oil Company
Counch
Meridian Court
A. R. Ellis
John T. Huckabee
Esther Grimes
J. Rees
Kathrine Arnes
John Owen Howard
Lula Hewett
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