105 Year Old Black Man Works Cotton Crop Alone
Richland reports a 105 year old African American man said to be the oldest living person in the state. He walked without aid, cannot read, and recalls being sold to a Texas planter at 17 for $300. This year he grew a cotton crop entirely by himself.
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Richland
Texas
Cranfills Gap Community Notes and Local Events
Neely Hill of Live Oak and Misseille Hall near Decatur wed at a social gathering after visiting Jay and Preas. Poultry and Stock Show held Saturday drew crowds and satisfaction. The Bi Olaf congregation hosted a large event at Rock Church with Rev. D A Rogers and family visiting Gap. Elsie Grimland recovered at her parents home and could go out again. Charley Jermstad assumed charge of the City Garage Monday. The Methodist church held a big day with Rev. J A Creed of Fort Worth delivering sermons and participating in a program with Rev. Rowan Prof. Boons and Rev. Whitley.
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D. A. Rogers
Koppert
Rogers
The
Baptist Church
Hove
Hiercellent
Elsie Crimland
A. C. Grimland
Charley Jermstad
Fred Jemron
Clifton
Fred
J. A. Creed
Fort Word
Faermon
Creed
Rowan
Boons
Meridian College
Whitley
Tyler Commercial College Ad Promises Home Study Courses
An historic supply ad urges readers to enroll in Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas offering correspondence courses in telegraphy shorthand typewriting bookkeeping and business administration. It claims refund of tuition if a course is not completed and stresses flexible home study with savings in time and salary.
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Tylor Commercial College
Myrne
Byrne
Hiss
Coreen Tan
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texee
Community note on events and local mentions in the Gap area
A night audience at the Methodist Home event regrets Superintendent Barnett's absence due to illness. The Masonic anniversary program for George Washington is planned with Rev Clarence Morton and Prof Boone giving addresses. Also notes Poultry and Sick Show success, local youths Aaron Pederson and Hans Dahl heading to Tyler, and soda fountain trend in Britain.
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Barnett
Methodist Home
George Washington
Clarence Morton
Prof
Boone
Meridian College
W. Blesker
Hico
Aaron Pederson
Hans Dahl
Tyler
Taniac Endorsed By Baptist Preacher In North Carolina
Rev J M Bridges of Meorkboro North Carolina praises Taniac as a tonic and stomach aid claiming it revived his digestion nerves and sleep after years of indigestion and weight loss. He asserts it built him up and restored strength.
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Dubifel
J. M. Bridges
Meorvaboro
N. C
Mothini
Why Not Envy Yourself by Ruth Cameron
A column discusses happiness and envy in daily life, asserting that few are wholly content. It suggests everyone may envy others at times, but self envy could be wiser, urging prudence with money and appreciating one’s own health, home, and talents. It ends with a light promotion for The Home Grocery Co.
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Ruth Cameron
Indy
Portage
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Optoma Crest Standard
State Board of Examiners For
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Iiva
Manor
Ginawes
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Cranfills Gap
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Tha Home Grocery Co
John E
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