Early Texas trade records reveal Cartwright firm agreements
The University of Texas collection shows 1830s Cartwright & Co contracts detailing land lots, stock, and discount terms amid early Texas commerce. A December 1838 letter from Peyroux Arcueill & Company notes remittance, cash needs, and cotton market conditions amid open navigation to Shreveport.
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Cartwright
Jy Cartewright
T. Cartwright
M. Cartwright
John Cartwright
M. Cartwright & Co
Mr. Cartwright& Co
Texas
Induetrien Ibee
New
Treasury
Shreveport
Local Families Visit and Travel Notes Across Clifton Area
The column lists visits and travels among Clifton and nearby towns. Residents like Reed, Butler, Kilgore, Blowsom, and the Barnetts are mentioned visiting relatives in Clifton and Waco. Others note trips to San Antonio Tulsa Houston and Cleburne, with church and council gatherings, and a county workers council meeting at the Baptist Church drawing about 180 attendees.
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Reed and Dangband
Alvis Butler
IE Gis
Wayne Sucher
Bere
M. T. Tettis
Craig Logan
Fairview
Perry Ligon
Morgan
Mra
Dan ‘Vateto
Mre
Roy Russell
Van
Mra. Russell
Charlie Ellison
Don Reeder
San Antonio
Mim
Leroy
Crowley
Boyd II
Bonque County
Baptist Church
W. J. Henron
Palo Pintol
B. B. McNeill
Bia
Howard
Tom Ellinon
Mildred Ellinon
Waco
Chas. Elliton
Illeon Ts
Marc
Tamily
Snake myths and funny facts in early science views
Readable passages discuss popular beliefs about snakes, noting that many tales are unfounded. The piece cites claims of hypnotic powers, dangerous venom, and serpents shaping human fate, while offering odd anecdotes about snake behavior and interactions with rats and birds.
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London
G. Baulenger
London Sunday Observer
Ita
Yana
Natural History Museum
Bowster
Asia
In Memory of Julian Amundson
A reflective tribute recalling Julian Amundson with lines on memory, warmth, and lasting light. The poem laments a departed figure, praises kindness, and sketches a path of truth inspired by his example.
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Julian Amundson
Tesup Wax and the Guiding Star of Service
A short verse praises Tesup Wax as a steadfast figure whose daily service powers strength and guidance. The text frames him as following a chosen path led by a luminous guiding star.
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Tesup
Remembrance and Light After Death in Cold Night
A reflective verse recalls a guiding light shed in darkness and bids a bearer of burdens to keep the torch high. It questions death's sting while celebrating joy as the golden ray returns through songs and memories.
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Teo
Bridge Bet Dispute Ends With Lawyer Bill
Don Jurnatt of dnelsonville bet on a bridge point in a dispute. An authority ruled the bet wrong and paid him $50, a lawyer later billed $650 for legal advice. The incident centers on costs of settling the argument and the legitimacy of the fees.
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Dnelsonville
Fas
Don Jurnatt
Ridge
Jurnott
Bridge Authority
Harnett
Barnett
Pay Your School Taxes at Farmers State Bank
Readable fragments indicate a notice urging residents to pay school taxes at Farmers State Bank. The text is incomplete but implies a local tax collection update directing people to a familiar banking location.
Declamation Winners Named at School Meet
The school declamation contest for selecting representatives was held Monday night with winners announced for both junior girls and boys. March 20 event plans were set as the PTA meeting was postponed to accommodate visitors and county officials. Additionally, four dust-coated paintings found in a rubbish heap at Hanalilie were valued between $0 and $1,000 each.
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Junior Glia
Fanti Helma
Mildred Kettler
Pauline Hafer
Milton Helms
St Viewer Comad
Sor
Eldwin Dewald
Ard
Sendar
Qrles
Wilde Mine
Hue
Tr Tandley
Clifen
Richards
Tate
Hanalilie
Physician V D Goodall One of Old National Bank Office
Dr V D Goodall physician and surgeon advertises office in Old National Bank building with office phone 166 and emergency night service available.
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V. D. Goodall
Old Tet
Nat'l Banke Ofice
Meena
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Gisen Clifton Tailors
GALL
Early Texas History
University of Texas News Service
Wi . Moe
Warly
Hie
Coabuile
Augustine
Wild Bil’ Cummings
Chevrolal
Amenings, Matirens Frey
Aly
Jing
Botti
Humble Corner
Joe B, Barton, Mire
Martin's Tailor
Ana
Ori Vam
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