Two Houses Blown Away at Woodbury
Hillsboro June 13. Severe storm hit Woodbury in Hillsboro county causing extensive damage to houses fences and telephone lines. Homes of Gresham and Brooks were blown away with families inside. one windmill collapsed and crops, especially cotton and corn, destroyed. The storm described as the most destructive in years, with residents recounting the event and injuries, though no fatalities reported.
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Hillsboro
Hills County
Woodbury
Mesars
Gresham
Brookes
Mnother
Anotheer
Green
Brooks
Harting
Henry Carichael
Pram
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Texas Central Rates Spark Racial Equity Debate
The Texas Central Railroad faces scrutiny as it seeks fare hikes and sleeper car plans from Waco to Stamford. Advocates argue the move could serve Black passengers, while critics fear continued exclusion by major carriers. Officials weigh state race issues amid possible service changes and July rollout.
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Port Worth
Railroad Commission
Texas
Exax Central Railroad
Waco
Stamford
Ferson
Texas Contra Han
Texas Central
Pullman Company
Cattle Thieves in the County Offer Reward
A notice circulated by sheriffs and marshals in this region offers a reward for the arrest and conviction of cattle thieves. The appeal refers to recent thefts from Mr. Phelps’s pasture and mentions a King’s New Life Pill advertisement seen in local drug stores.
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Phelps
Gondor
MBS Kamala Ey
Dallas
King
Mitchell Drug Stores
County Facer Bitten by Skun e near Hilabaro Tex
Olin Pinkston of Howsam community in Hill county was bitten on the hand by a skunie during the night. He awoke to see the animal on his bed, knocked it away, and killed it with a boot. He sought medical help in Austin after applying a madstone at Datsun for six hours.
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Hilabaro
Tex
Olin Pinkston
Howsam
Hill County
Datsun
Austin
Pasteur Institutes
Gatesville Water Supply Update Under Repair
In Wensille Texas on June 22 the water company reports wells recently sunik by the supply are now rehabilitated and delivering clean water. A cemented pool will be constructed and the city will be connected to the system, providing water to all residents who request it.
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Wensille
Texas
Whitney School Graduate Weds Local Man at Fifteen
Thelma McNeely, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chax W. McNeels near Fowler, married John Wiley near Koppers last Sunday. The ceremony, performed by Eid. W. R. Long, left the bride’s family unaware of the marriage until the day after, as local friends wish the couple happiness.
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Thetus McNeely
Chax W. McNeels
Near
Fowler
Whitney School
John Wiley
Near Koppers
Eid. W. R. Long
Sta Fae
Thin City
Sach
Whitney Messenger
Stolen bicycle advertised with reward and misread details
Stolen Jone 8th. One Ladgdey Miegele, serial No. 2760, a ina, royal bine frame striped with red. Ten dollars 810 reward for its return to this office. Be certain that your children are enrolled, Mr. C.H. McSpad don in cenkux smucrerator, ear J, 8ee y Behoal Baata.
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Ladgdey Miegele
Ina
Ite
C.H. McSpaddon
Cenkux Smucrerator
Boy From Paxter Maine Seeks Fare Home
Rutan Baxter aged 15 travels through this city toward Dalina to reach his aunt and home. Fare paid by sympathetic friends after he left Paxter Maine due to mistreatment by a stepfather.
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Denison
Tes
Rutan Baxter
Dalina
Paxter
Maine
Talal the poeta west fll RR Dewidao
Fragmentary text lists names and places with unclear relation. Reads like a brief note or teaser about Talal and a poet figure, possibly West FLL or RR Dewidao, requiring context from surrounding pages to determine event or role.
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Poeta West
Dewidao
Fire devastates residence of Chari M Campbell in Temple
A blaze at 1 North Thirty third Street in Temple destroyed the elegant residence of Chari M Campbell president of City National Bank. Insurance valued modestly with contents estimated at 3.54. The article notes a sensational San Antonio incident and cautions readers about a telegraphed scam involving an aged widow from Columbus investing sixty thousand dollars, with a manager named Williams.
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Sahil
San Antonio
Columbus
Williams
Tuhager
Indy
New Orleans
Weeds in Clifton Prompt City Action and Lawsuit Risk
A fragmented passage discusses Clifton residents battling pervasive weeds around homes and alleys. It notes a local law enabling property owners to be compelled to curb growth, while criticizing city enforcement and suggesting the city’s laxity sets a bad example for citizens. The piece cites potential legal and regulatory consequences for failing to comply.
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Clifton
San Antonio Light Olive
Uma & Roar
Failures in the newspaper business noted in Brownwood Bulletin
The Brownwood Bulletin laments frequent failures in the newspaper trade and faults contributors for overestimating their writing talent. It argues editors require judgment and long experience, and stresses the high costs of running a paper versus perceived earnings.
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Mbany
Brownwood Bulletin
Postal Word on Mail Orders Heads for Critique
A murky note suggests ongoing press attention to mail order issues, with claims of critical press scrutiny over time. The fragment hints at debate over policy or practice, though details remain unclear in the readable text.
Church Building Fund Donations List Noted at Dedication
At the church dedication the minister read a list of donations to the building fund. The record cites contributions from Wilson & Constantine and Sears, Rowbolt & Co., Montgomery Ward & Co., each showing varying amounts. The passage reflects a pledge culture tied to the church’s ongoing need.
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Parmington
Cat
Wilson & Constantine
Sears, Rowbuole & Co
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Weather Damage Reports After Heavy Rain Feared
Local area endures years of rain with heavy morning showers between 4 and 5. Roads are washed out and several wooden culverts along public routes have disappeared. Fences have collapsed in many spots where branches crowd the pathways.
Dr Shoop Headache Tablets All Dealers Notice
Fragmentary notice mentions Dr Shoop Headache Tablets and inability to supply as rain affects telephones and business. Vague geographic hints reference miles west of ports and increased rainfall, with expectations of economic impact and supplier outages. The readable text implies broader disruption to trade and communications due to weather.
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Dr. Shoop
Livene
Hare
Ain Ie
Ani Ito
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