Angel of Luling funds a Broadway flop The Ladder
Edgar Davis Texas oilman born 1873 in Massachusetts lent wealth to stage rebirth project The Ladder. After a failed move in Caldwell County and a string of dry wells he hit oil in 1922 producing 43,000 barrels daily. He funded Broadway run at Mansfield Theater Oct 22 1926. it closed Nov 10 1928 after 780 performances leaving him broke.
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America
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Texas
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U.S
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London
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Cleveland
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Mansfield Theater
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Outlaws
Revolution & Republic
Bartee Haile
P.O
Friendswood
Vote Now Encourage Readers to Go Vote in General Election
An opinion column urges readers in Bosque County to vote in the General Election and to be educated on candidates and issues. It argues voting strengthens the system, sets an example for others, and enables informed griping in the future, with emphasis on early voting if November 2 is inconvenient.
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Howver
America
Texas
Bosque County
Clifton Record
Clifton
Clifton Fall Events Spotlight Cubs Homecoming and More
October brings a packed slate in Bosque County led by Clifton Cubs homecoming win and a busy schedule across towns. Highlights include a Breckenridge trip for district action, the National Championship Barbecue Cookoff dinner and auction at Meridian Civic Center, the Grape Stomp at Red Caboose Winery, Hill College Meridian Campus welding school grand opening, FallFest Art Show and Sale, Lutheran Sunset Ministries quilt auction, a classic cars and crafts day at Clifton Armory, and Halloween trick or treat on Main Street with vendors, food, and family fun as fall peaks toward Thanksgiving and basketball season.
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Clifton
Cubs
Breckenridge
Meridian Civic Center
Red Caboose Winery
Meridian
Hill College
Bosque Arts Center
Lutheran Sunset Ministries
Clifton Armory
Main Street
Clifton grand opening draws support for Sweet Addiction Bakery
Dear Editor, Jamie Flanagan and I thank Clifton businesses, groups, and residents for encouragement during our opening of Sweet Addiction Bakery and the Artisan Gallery. Meet the Artisans night and ribbon cutting drew a fine crowd. patrons are invited to order pies and baked goods or visit the gallery for beverages and crafts. The Robinsons from Fairview volunteered for Bill Flores in Moody Cotton Harvest Parade.
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Jamie Flanagan
Clifton
Sweet Addiction Bakery
Artisan Gallery
Chamber
Bosque County
Cleon Flanagan
Craig, Dayna
Seth Robinson
Moody
Robinsons
Fairview
Bill Flores
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