Texas Capitol Legend and Doom of 1881 Fire
A sprawling tale recounts the 1881 grand opening funded by West Texas land, followed by the Nov 9 1881 fire that destroyed much of the Capitol. It notes temporary structure, granite donation from Granite Mountain, convict labor terms, and the building’s vast scale with 392 rooms and 924 windows. Bartee Haile invites reader input.
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Austin
State Capitol
West Texas
Indiana
Lone Star Capitol
Granite Mountain
Marble Falls
Texas
Washington, D.C
Flu Battle: Dennis Phillips Fights Illness and Costs
Dennis H. Phillips recounts a week with the flu, blaming no one but the bug itself. He details patient frustration, shopping for over the counter remedies at Brookshire's, and a costly $83.23 purchase with rewards saved, aiming to return to work and resume his newspaper duties.
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Campbell’s
Dennis
Rustic Ramblings on Building With Zack After Illness
A narrator reflects while painting a new carport with Zack who, though recently fallen ill, insists on helping. The warm wind and a high scaffold create a challenging scene as the recovering man reaches with limited strength and balance. They pause when fatigue sets in, highlighting determination and teamwork.
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Zack
Malls and Mother's Day Reflections Mix with Community News
The piece relays a painter’s weariness from paint fumes and mall quests during Zack’s recovery from Guillain Barré, a Mother's Day shopping spree, and the writer’s longing for malls. It also covers Relay for Life appreciation from Sandra Appleby, and Clifton’s Big Event shifting waiter duties to BARK volunteers, benefiting both groups.
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Zack
Dagwood
Becca
Josh
Malls
Sandra Appleby
Clifton Record
Meridian Tribune
Phillips
Bosque Art Center
Clifton
Waco
BARK
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Bartee Hi Tee
Capitol
State Supreme Court
Congress Avenue
Republic
Panhandle
Chicago
XIT
Union
Bartee Haile
P.O. Box
Friendswood
Dennis H. Phillips
Manecome Borree - Txt Curries
Brookshire’s
Gene Ellis
Teresa
Ibox
Bosque County
Bosque County Publishing, LP
West Fifth Street
P.O
Clftton
Mark Henry
Dennis Phillips
Cara Spicer
Melanie Harvey
Tammy Shelton
Timmy Kleine
Kay Ortiz
Caitlin Smith
Cliftonrecord
Bosque County Publishing
Que County Publishing, LP
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