Land area of United States expands through purchases and annexations
The piece notes U.S. territorial growth from 802,195 square miles for original states to 8,734,908 square miles, detailing acquisitions from the Louisiana Purchase to Florida Texas Oregon Mexico Alaska and newer territories such as the Philippines Puerto Rico Guam and others up to 1917, with Kerrville Mountain as the source.
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New Tampsshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Peninsyvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Louisiana Purchase
France
Florida
Texas
Oregon
Alaska
Philippines
Await
Porto Rico
Guam
American Samoa
Yanama Canal Zone
Indien
United Ag
Kerrville Mountain
Like Business Denton Advice on Commerce
A speaker argues that to succeed in business one must like the business itself. Reasons include it demanding courage and perseverance, attracting diligent effort, rewarding faith, and making daily work feel like a fresh adventure while emphasizing decisive action and accountability.
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Denton Sxeeorns
Drivers license law update imposes ages for permits
The document notes that after April 1936 driving eligibility changes require license possession. It sets that persons from age fourteen must obtain a permit and require parental or guardian consent. Instructions mention bringing old receipts and lists February 21 to 29 as key dates for certain licensing steps, with weeknight and weekend windows.
Creek School News Highlights Student Work and Activities
The Meridian Creek School notes student efforts across grades seven through nine on county meet prep, arithmetic and civics topics, plus spelling drills and history on territorial expansion. Honor roll lists several top students. P. T. A. social news includes an upcoming meeting with a choir performance and lecture. The sports section mentions weather delaying tennis and new rackets from the P. T. A. A literary society meeting featured readings and games. Also included is a brief, erroneous historical note about New York and English law.
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Elteles
Lovrainan
France
Florida
Geraldine Adama
Sarah Knudson
Ray Bryn
Jean Fay Pierson
oFifth
Pricilla Jenna
Ruby Ellingson
Literary Society
The
Meridian Crock Literary Botlegery
Anna Bell Murphree
Esthier Knudson
Belford Ellingson
Wilford Knudson
Willie Maw Murphree
Lloyd Jorn
Jury verdict in Johnson murder case verdict reached
The Johnson murder trial concluded with a noon verdict of no emotion shown by Mrs. Johnson as relatives watched. Defense plans a motion for a new trial while appeals are anticipated. A separate note mentions the Meridian court home meeting on February 24 and local club reps. Also reported are a recreation hall built in a West Winfield mine and a Belgian Congo helium discovery with commercial potential.
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Jeaxhip
Johnson
TEMS OF INTEREST AT HARMONY SCHOOL
The Harmony School parent club held a program featuring songs, dialogues, readings, and a guest talk by Supt. W. D. Staley of Clifton High School on Texas heroes Lincoln and Washington. A fish pond, raffles, and candy sale followed the brief business meeting before a social hour.
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Texas
Amy Mell May
Rea Bronsted
Lack Sou
Mlanan Bwecnon
Velma Briekaon
Virriel
Annn Prophiecy
Atlan Herma Jenson
Supt. W. D. Staley
Clifton High School
Lincoln
Washington
Mies Martha Louise Swenson
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