Eighty Second Birthday Celebrated for Grandma McFadden
The eighty second birthday of Grandma Jonathan McFadden was celebrated at her home with children grandchildren and friends sharing a sumptuous dinner. Although she had been ill for weeks she enjoyed the occasion, with many in attendance from Clifton Port Arthur Valley Mills Meridian Fort Chatburn Pyron and Auburn.
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Grandma Jonathan McFadden
McFadden
Jim McFadden
Port Arthur
Henry McFadden
Clifton
Robert Snider
Valley Mills
J. M. Burch
Meridian
J. K. Proffitt
Mary Gray
Fort Chatburn
T. J. Weaver
Pyron
Auburn McFadden
Andrew McFadden
Community picnic plans set for July 24
Citizens met at Woodman Hall on Saturday night June 14 to finalize arrangements for a community picnic honoring returning soldier boys scheduled for July 24. Committee members organized event details and volunteer roles.
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Woodman Hall
Committee
Ite
Threshermen Convene in Meridian for County Meeting
Bosque county threshermen are urged to gather at the Court House in Meridian on Saturday June 14 at 2:00 PM to discuss county threshing renditions and related matters. All farmers interested in grain are invited to attend this meeting. T F Eaton signs the notice.
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Bosque County
Court House
Meridian
T. F. Eaton
Martin's Blue Bug Killer Shipment At Home Grocery
Home Grocery Company reports a large shipment of Martin's Blue Bug Killer received recently. Inventory aims to replenish shelves and satisfy rising demand for pest control products.
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Martin
Home Grocery Company
Ite
No Need of More Troops on Border
General Cabell, commanding the Southern Department, reports to the War Department that border forces are sufficient and sees no reason to call up Texas National Guard cavalry. He notes only minor raids and ongoing peace on the border for eight months.
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Washington
Cabell
Southern Department
War Department
Hobby
Texas
Texas National Guard Cavalry
Border Guard
Prsent
Texas seeks English language rule for private schools
Governor may be asked to submit a bill at the special session requiring private and parochial schools to use English as the medium of instruction. The measure, previously defeated, faced opposition over state control of private schooling and nonpublic institutions.
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Austin
Texas
State Department of Education
Women and men differ in pleasure from crying versus laughing
The quote notes that a woman may derive nearly as much pleasure from crying as a man does from laughing, suggesting a comparative view of emotional expression and joy across genders.
Organizing for the New Waco Line
O A Ryfle announced a new company to build the Waco Temple interurban line with an executive committee including John F Wright and J L Davidson. The venture plans seven directors, promises independent ownership by stockholders, and aims to start surveying within fifteen days for an engineer report in thirty days. Stock will be offered to the public.
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Waco
Texas
O. A. Ryfle
Ryfle
John F. Wright
Liberty National Bank
J. L. Davidson
Sanger Brothers
Herz Brothers
Temple
Immanuel Lutheran Plans Sunday Service and Meetings
Immanuel Lutheran Church holds regular service Sunday June 15 at 10 30 a m with a collection for the building fund Synod. A regular quarterly congregational meeting is set for 2 30 p m on the same day and a vestry meeting at 4 p m Friday led by Pastor W H Bewie.
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Building Fund Synod
W. H. Bewie
Anarchist at Washington Speaks Little on Government
An anarchist blown apart by his own bomb near Washington spoke few words of English. The poor man, however, believed himself entitled to dictate a form of government for America.
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Washington
Dip
America
Dallas News
Baptists Launch Twin Campaign for 175 Million
Temple Texas May 10 The Baptists of the South plan a December campaign for 75 million for mission benevolent and education work at home and abroad The Northern Baptists seek 100 million The combined total stands at 175 million to be subscribed and paid over five years Dr L R Scarborough of Fort Worth is named to direct Southern campaign assisted by Rev M T Andrews of Temple and Dallas meetings coordinate statewide effort
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Temple
Texas
Baptists of the South
Methodists
Northern Baptists
M. T. Andrews
Dallas
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Andrews
Atlanta
L. R. Scarborough
Fort Worth
Southern Baptist Convention
Scarborough
Southwestern Seminary
Northern
Southern Baptists
Soft drink tax seen as debt liquidation plan
A humorous claim asserts the national debt of the United States totals about 26 billion dollars and that a soft drink tax will soon liquidate it. The statement emphasizes the tax as a quick financial fix without detailing policy mechanics or feasibility.
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United States
Martin's Blue Bug Killer Ad in Clifton Record
An advertisement for Martin's Blue Bug Killer appears in The Clifton Record and the Dallas News with a one year price of 1.75 dollars. The notice indicates cross-promotion in local newspapers and the Home Grocery Company as the seller.
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Clifton Record
The
Dallas News
Survey for Ranger gas line reported near Joshua
A report from Cleburne Texas on June 8 states an engineering team is surveying for a Ranger gas pipeline near Joshua. The line is planned to extend to Cleburne and Waco and reportedly supply gas to Fort Worth and Dallas.
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Cleburne
Texas
Joshua
Waco
Fort Worth
Dallas
Grimland and Reesing Wed in Crawfills Gap Texas
Miss Elma Grimland and Mr Otto Reesing united in marriage at the Lutheran church in Crawfills Gap Texas. The ceremony was conducted by Rev H W Estrem with many relatives and friends attending. After the service a reception at the bride’s home offered ice cream and cake as guests offered gifts and best wishes.
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Elma Grimland
Otto Reesing
Lutheran
Mr. Reesing
Show Brothers
Reesing
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Pastor
The Methodist Church announces 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. preaching, 3 p.m. Junior League, 8:45 p.m. preaching, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:45. Pastor Geo F. Kornegay leads the services.
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Geo. F. Kornegay
For Sale Good Work Mule and Cane Mill
For sale items include a work mule and a cane mill. Interested buyers should contact Walter Kruser on Star Route in Clifton, Texas.
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Walter Kruser
Clifton
Texas
Swensondale Oil Plans Five More Wells in Oklahoma Lease
Dallas dateline reports Swensondale Oil Company owned by S. T. Swenson and J. W. Butler will drill five more wells on a 1 100 acre lease plus 414 acre addition near Caddo Oklahoma. Offices are in Caddo and Clifton. Swenson family ranch inspired the company name.
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Dallas
Texas
Swenson
Caddo
Stephens County
Swensnndale Oil Company
S. T. Swenson
Threshers and parts supply contract announced
Bronstad and Surley announce a new contract to handle Advance Rumely threshers steam engines tractors and parts. With fourteen years of threshing experience they offer prompt service by phone for the farming season and aim to assist threshers facing difficulties.
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Advance-Rumley
Oliver Tractor
Bronstad & Surley
O. M. Bronstad
C. Surley
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Greeting
The church lists services at 9 45 Sunday School 11 00 preaching 8 00 Christian Endeavor 8 45 preaching. The pastor E S Sansom invites friends and strangers to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
E. S Sansom
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Rex
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Case
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C. W. Johle, Peter K. Urban, John Pederson
Ranger
Grimland
Swensondale Oil Company
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