Dream of a greater Texas University takes shape at UT
The article details botanical research by B. Doran and colleagues and outlines Texas University expansion plans. It notes the dream of a modern university with dormitories, a new library unit, a 328 foot tower, and facilities to serve 10,000 students. Leaders Batts and Jester guided the program toward fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Natur
University of Texas
B. Doran
Doran
Hempstead
Tonle
Rocky
Texas
Colorado
Nery Bert
Hegre University
Washington
Hogg
Union Buiding
University Junior ‘High
R. L. Batts
Austin
Batts
Beauford Jester
Bienzi
Moody gin burns at 3 a m destroying Rutherford property
The Rutherford gin in Moody burned to the ground at 3 a m Monday. Valued at 15000 dollars, part of the loss to be covered by insurance. Owned by J T Rutherford of Moody, it had not operated since last year. Origin of the fire could not be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Rutherford
Exst
J. T. Rutherford
Venom, Snakes, and the Rattler Trade From Locke's Exhibit
A historical account describes the handling of Crotalus Atrox as starved to show the milking process for venom. It details defanging, venom valuation, and the trade in live snakes including boas and pythons. Locke notes the mix of poisonous and non poisonous species in the United States, with emphasis on Texas diversity and public education to balance safety and conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crotalus Atrox
Beck
Locke
United States
Texas
Ito
Snake Kingdom
Garden of Eden
Roan
Specien
Europe
Asis
Singapore
Card of Thanks for E. S. Anderson loss and floral thanks
The Anderson family expresses deep gratitude for sympathy shown during illness and after the death of E. S. Anderson. They thank Rev. P. E. Thorton, the Clifton Trinity Lutheran choir, and all who offered comfort and flowers. The message comes from Mrs. E. A. Anderson and sons and daughters in law.
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Anderson
P. E. Thorton
Clifton Trinity Lutheran Choir
E. A. Anderson
Q. M. Anderson and Son
C. A. Hanson
G. A. Anderson
Axel A. Hanson
Daugchter
Question on American Revolution troopers puzzled reader
A fragmentary line depicts a reader asking how many Be king troops were sent to the country during the American Revolution. The young man, after a pause, admits he does not know the exact figure, noting it was surely more than a certain unknown amount.
Barbecued Meat and Portraits of Columbus Featured
Barbecued Meat from de Gloft's Market advertises Wednesdays and Saturdays. The item notes more than eighty portraits of Columbus exist, but none were painted from life or during the discoverer’s lifetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Gloft's
Columbus
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