Local News Roundup From Walnut Springs 1930s Various Updates
Walnut Springs notes report on monthly Jersey cow gifts by the Chamber of Commerce to boost farming pride with cows valued at not less than fifty dollars. Local businesses open up new stores, mid term exams at the school, hospitalizations, and political happenings include Mrs. Bird in Austin and Governor Moody’s inauguration. Also included are columns on local health, stage of town’s water system, and a humorous essay on mustaches exploring their history and social roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Springs
Chamber of Commerce
M. M
Blalock Brothers
T. B. Barnes
Bert Smith
Colgin Hospital
Waco
Pfoettner
C. A. Orbeck
Clifton
G. R. Lay
Bosque Motor Company
L. R. Whitely
First State Bank
R. Morrison
Fort Worth
J. L. Bird
Austin
Bird
Dan Moody
Tobe Gardner
Jim Rushing
Marlin
G. Tarver
Dallas
Ford Sale at $1.00 Prompted by Auction
A public notice shows a Ford vehicle sold for one dollar at auction. The item is identified as a new Ford model with bidding initiated by A. G. Gilliam on January 29. The listing indicates a quick sale and minimal reserve.
Rat Poison Death Fatal for Fifth Youngest Child
Little Ida Kathryn Brown five died at Hamilton sanitarium after ingesting rat poison. She had been ill since Tuesday at Henry Hudson home in Liberty community. Father Lou Brown rushed from Lampasas. burial follows with family survivors including sister Martha Elizabeth and Grace Ascenith, brother Lou Gene, grandmothers, and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ida Kathryn Brown
Lou Brown
Bessie Elam Brown
Henry Hudson
Liberty
Lampasas
Kitty
Thomas H. Brown
W. N. Elam
Lou Gene Brown
Martha Elizabeth
Grace Ascenith Brown
A Suggestion of Jones Family Automobile Purchase
The exchange recounts a salesman joking with the Jones family about their new auto. He teased Mrs Jones about a daughter and complimented Susie, compared Willie’s build to a boxer, and noted the baby resembled both parents while the Airedale bit him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Susie
Mary Pickford
Willie
Dempsey
Visitors to Yellowstone Park in 1926 Reach 187807
Statistics show 187 807 people visited Yellowstone Park in 1926. Of these 144 729 came by privately owned automobiles, 40 960 by rail, 194 on motorcycles and 2 118 hiked or rode horseback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Humble Mail Carrier Proves True Success in Life
In Birmingham Alabama a 22 year postman service to 1500 tenants of the First National Bank ends with his death. Tenants honor him with resolutions praising loyalty, good cheer, and friendliness as true success. The Birmingham Herald notes his life achieved the highest standard of success through humble daily duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Bulwer-Lytton
First National Bank
Howard Jones
Birmingham Herald
Texas Mineral Resources and Potash Prospects
Texas yields forty minerals commercially including petroleum sulphur lignite coal natural gas asphalt and clays. Potash potential emerging after oil borings reveal pot ash in West Texas with development likely in a year or two. Gypsum salt cement materials and building stone are produced in quantity and igneous uplifts area yield precious metals and rare gems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
West
Gasoline tax debate dominates legislature across Texas
Editorial from the Corpus Christi Caller argues for a 1 cent to 8 cent rise in the gasoline tax, noting broad support from county judges associations. It defends the tax as fair for highway users while acknowledging the burden on farmers and tractors, and stresses the need for revenue to fund highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Corpus Christi
Changes Proposed in Constitution
Four constitutional amendments seek four year terms for top state officials and higher salaries. Governor and lieutenant governor would serve four years with non reappointment rules. Attorney General, Comptroller, Treasurer, and Land Commissioner gain four year terms and higher pay. Election on these amendments set for the first Tuesday in November 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Senate
J. W. Hall
Houston
Railroad Commission
Three-Legged Calf Up For Sale In Greenville
A 13 month old calf born with only three legs, perfectly formed except for the missing left front leg, is owned by local excavating contractor Will Bramlett. Despite the handicap the calf moves well and Bramlett is accepting offers from side show exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bramlett
Bramlett
Greenville
Hatching eggs for sale from prize Rhode Island Reds
From Clyde Tindall of Crawfills Gap Texas. Pens 1 and 2 offer setting eggs at $2.00 each. Two special mated pens available with eggs at $5.00 per setting. A few cockerels offered at bargain prices. 45-4te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Clyde Tindall
Crawfills Gap
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grocery Department
K. C
Texas Stores Company
Werefescselelereren
Walnut Springs Distributing
Jersey Cows
Leek
England
Ford
A. G. Gilliam
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