Sam Moreton's Most Courteous Speech in Galveston 1861
Gen Horvston urged restraint as civil war loomed in Texas. Gov Sam Bourton, deposed, addressed a dense Tremont House crowd in Galveston warning of looming hostilities and urging calm amid calls for secession and federal action. Houston attended, spoke from a balcony on Pontosce Street, condemning war and advocating peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Sam Bourton
Tremont
Galventot
Galvanion
Hee
Horvston
Belire
W ‘Beate
Galveston
Fort Brown
Rio Conde
Postofice Street
Mermaid Park improvement and community contributions noted
The report thanks numerous individuals for hosting, judging, and supplying items at a Clifton encampment and banquet. It highlights Mermaid Park beside the Bosque pool, describing new lighting, tables, and views, inviting residents to visit and enjoy the improved park and riverfront amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mermaid
Clifton
Basean
Texas Penitentiary Inmates See Diverse Demographics And Offenses
A historical Texas penitentiary report shows inmates largely aged 20 to 26, with near parity between white and colored prisoners. Most are married or church-affiliated, with common offenses including bigamy and embezzlement. Harris and Dallas counties hold the most inmates. several counties have no representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Penitentiary
Texas Penitentiaries
Texas
Union
WIM
Prattaien
Dugglery
Harris County
Dallas County
Benders
Brooks
Dovel
Irion
Jim Wella
Texas Weather and Population Figures in 1960 Projections
Statisticians forecast Texas population reaching about 7,040,000 by 1960 with a farm population near 140,000. Statewide rainfall averages vary from extreme East Texas to El Paso, while fruit and vegetable shipments exceed 32,000 carloads since January 1, with total expected shipments near 60,000 by December 1. News notes discuss crop values and regional production trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Turkey
Texas
Bonymontines
el Paso
Prickly pear experiments in Australia and Australia land use
The report describes arid land trials with prickly pear plants and embedded insects. It notes heavy weights, prices, and exams, plus transport arrangements for seed trials. It mentions Australia and Uvalde climate comparisons with a focus on cultivation and pest studies. It references long voyages and vegetative propagation for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sts Ems
Prions
Australia
Uvalde
Rumtestia
Immanuel Lutheran Church Weekend Services and Activities
The Texas Concordia League holds events over the last two days and Sunday with Rev G R Eytgem of Maddock North Dakota leading morning service and Mrs Anna Odegaard directing the afternoon chorus. Week events include a German Divine service at noon and choir meetings, with social gatherings at Bernt Olson and Casper Olson homes and notes of local attendances. Gerald Joabes visits Dallas for a weekend with his home friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Concordia League
G. R. Eytgem
Maddock
North Dakota
Our
Ebcreh
Anna Odegaard
North Ladies’ Society
Mets
Mire Christ
Bernt Olson
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Costly to ride on poor roads guides state study
The article traces the early Texas rail line from Galveston to Henderwen while outlining financial struggles, land grants, and eventual ownership changes. It analyzes road quality impact on motor costs, comparing per mile expenses across pavement types and noting taxes as road funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College
Camscercial
Europe
United
Maton
Thix
Yrmagh Orban
Dla Comfort
Fruit Prices and Beauty Service Ad Mix
Early peaches 60 cents per bushel and Elberin peaches at $2,000 per bushel. Plume produced 20 cents per gallon. Trees sprayed with worm-free fruit. Marinello Beauty Shop offers free manicurist with each finger wave, starting July through August, appointments at the Wertwaard home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberin
Prater
Chinton
Tex
Marinello
Wertwaard
Mr Dedrick Berg Rites Noted In Norse Cemetery
Mr Berg laid to rest in the Norse cemetery near Tongue Cranty about 60 years ago. He traveled with Henrik Bahl who went to Cliftén and Norway at that time. Berg lived near Clifton for about Nb years and died of cancer in the head. His funeral was conducted with Hamilton’s aid and attended by many relatives and friends, bringing comfort to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Tongue Cranty
Henrik Bahl
Cliftén
Norway
Clifton
Havnitton
Nore
Hamilton
Novos
Itoo
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Tucker's Variety & Hardware
Cofton Texas
Sam Moreton
Waldrep
Oswald
My. Twostall
Bie Bard
Bryant
Misa
Guinier
Mr. Cook
Aloes
Jens
Tarastor
P. Pederson
Clifton Mercantile Co
B.C. Jobe
Wiley Murphy
Leslie Dames
Dan
Opal Wilkow
Hillsboro
Mr. Wnd
Ln, Rease
Willie Oleon
Nawlyweda
Bie Addrusa
Fen
Mes
A.W. Price
Sxteetain
Pany Taewlay
Pete Clear
Alfred
Lac
California
Thay
Minnos Bice Olsen
Bestia
Bach Grueet
Reno bin
Amy Sas
Hewt
Hoeteas
Perabytemian Church
Behoo
Young People's Association
Malcolm L. Purcell
C. L. Stuart
Weathersown
Emall
Weatherford
Leo Jenson
Gatesville
Happy Jenson
A.W. Standafer
Ed Handley
Hico
Stephenville
Mrs. Hyle
Miss Eisie
Pixon
Diston
North
Mise Zulia
Olton
Ton
Hatem
Harry Axes
Boone ix
Dallas
Sirs
C. A. Orbeck
Vate
Olap Lutheran Church
J. A. Arnes
Gerald Jeabes
Dalaa
Hone Flea
T. Colwick Grove
H. Cross
Caux
Clifton College
Simmer Unt de
Vogelman
Qalvetton
Handerwen
Ark
Intriet
Harris
Galveston County
Benjamin T. Terry
Terry
U. S.etre Coe
F. P. James
New York
N. A. Cowdrey
Jobs
Donaldson
Jay Gould
Russell Sage
Virginia Point
Houston
Galveston Bay
Buffalo Bayou
Pal
SALI
MR. Dedrick Berg
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