Social and Club Notes from First District meeting in Stephenville
Texas women’s club events highlight the First District gathering hosted by Stephenville. Delegates Estelle Reese and Mrs. Holloway of Stephenville attended as Study Club representatives with Holloway as Peace Committee chair and Reese as regular delegate. Guests enjoyed a Dublin auto drive, a reception by Mrs. Higginbotham, punch service, and games, including Hidden Kitchen Utensils won by R W Scurry. A fishing pond yielded a kitchen shower prize for Miss Percy Moore, plus several toasts led by Mrs. Scurry with Miss Cunningham’s toast to the Girls Who Are Left Behind standing out as especially witty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Stephenville
Estelle Reese
R F. Holloway
Holloway
Miss Reese
Dublin
KR. W. Higginbotham
Kal Clark
Annabel Wilcoxs
R. W. Scurry
Elbert Mason
Scurry
Percy Moore
Calvin Bible
Myrtle Paine
Resolutions of Respect for N P Dann Passes in 1913
Comanche Camp No 60 W W writes resolutions honoring N P Dann who died March 27 1913. It notes his role as devoted husband father and member of the order and extends sympathy to his family. The camp orders minutes to reflect the loss and to publish a copy with the Chief Exponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eall
A. D
N. P. Dann
Frilly
Tru
S. C. Findley
W. Ff. Carpenter
Gieo
C. Wetzel
Bryan's Peace Vision Echoed From 1910 Mohonk Speech
The report recalls William Jennings Bryan as secretary of state and highlights his Mohonk Conference remarks urging peace through moral force. He warned against naval build ups and urged action without waiting for others, arguing the Bible promotes love over war and that disarmament could prevent conflict.
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William Jennings Bryan
Mohonk
Wilson
Bryan
Local socials and Texas club focus on legislature
Mrs T J Williams hosted a birthday party on April 2 with friends, while the Study Club met April 4 in regular session chaired by Mrs William Reese featuring papers on Luther Burbank Chinese in San Francisco and a Santa Catalina visit. Texas clubwomen celebrated Red Cross stamp sales winners and discussed state bills on married women's property rights guardianship of the Alamo nine hour workday for women and a state humane bureau law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Williams
William
Messrs
Mesdames
Hilton Burks
Jno. Jay
C. P. St. Clair
S. E B. Guthrie
D. Chas. Clark
L. B. Thomas
Tom H. Bell
William Reese
Luther Burbank
R. N. Moore
San Francisco
Santa Catalina
Buena Hitchcock
R. F. Holloway
Texas Club
Texas
State Federation
Joseph Dibrell
Alamo
Miss Percy Moore Receives Honor at Kitchen Shower
Miss Percy Moore attended numerous social events this season. The Kitchen Shower held Friday evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs. O R Houghton by the Calvin Bible Class proved to be one of the notable gatherings with elegant refreshments and friendly speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Moore
Calvin Bible
Apg
O. R. Houghton
Bowden Brothers Claim They Will Save You Money
A local ad asserts Bowden Brothers can help shoppers cut costs. The message emphasizes affordability and value without detailing specific offers or prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowden Brothers
Not a Snap in Newspaper Business
Bal linger Ledger notes the dangers of new newspaper ventures and the need for founders to start at the bottom to learn every detail. The Brownwood Bulletin warns that inexperience leads to missteps, unbalanced figures, and missed responsibilities in a demanding industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
Brownwood Bulletin
Ballinger Ledger
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Drugstore Promise
PAZO OINTMENT offers a money back guarantee if it fails to cure itching bleeding prolapsed piles in 6 to 14 days. The first application provides relief and soothing effect. Active advertising copy notes fast action and full refund if ineffective.
Bowden Brothers Furnishings and Repairs Ad
Bowden Brothers advertise furniture and stove repair services with phone contact 86, highlighting specialization and local tradesmanship.
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Bowden Brothers
For Sale and Help Wanted in Dublin and Denton
Jersey cows for sale by Dr H Cunningham Jr Several second head buggies offered by W W Kilpatrick and Son Hoffman Nurseries seeks one or two representatives to sell nursery stock in Denton Texas apply to R A Crocker Dublin Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
H. Cunningham, Jr
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Hoffman Nurseries
Denton
Texas
R. A. Crocker
Dublin
J. H. Haynes
DeLeon
Wanted Two Thousand New Customers For Barber Shop
Wetzel's Barber Shop seeks two thousand new customers. Also for sale a Jersey milk coin fresh in milk. J. R. Kirk, Vandyke, Texas. House to rent in Lakeside addition five rooms with well barn and garden see Mrs. Mary Sanders phone 252.
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J. R. Kirk
Vandyke
Texas
Wetzel
Jersey
Lakeside
Mary Sanders
Texas Towns See Fire Insurance Rate Cuts
The state insurance board approved fire rate reductions for twenty nine Texas towns after reviewing fire records. Fifteen percent maximum cuts were given to twenty six towns and three others received smaller reductions. Towns with the maximum include Luling San Benito Taylor La Grange Gonzales Cameron Corpus Christ Hallettsville Bastrop Floresville Kerrville Elgin Wharton Del Rio Stephenville Seguin Bowie Eagle Pass Lampasas Sabine Austin Victoria Marlin Galveston Weimar and Lockhart Weatherford Stamford and Vernon received smaller percentages.
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Austin
Texas
State Insurance Board
Luling
San Benito
Taylor
la Grange
Gonzales
Cameron
Corpus Christ
Hallettsville
Bastrop
Floresville
Kerrville
Elgin
Wharton
del Rio
Stephenville
Seguin
Bowie
Eagle Pass
Lampasas
Sabine
Victoria
Marlin
Galveston
Weimar
Lockhart
Weatherford
Stamford
Vernon
Scholastic Age Raised to Seventeen to Twenty One
Texas legislature action to raise the scholastic age from 7 to 21, awaiting Governor Coll quitt’s signature and effective July 1 1918, benefiting rural districts and educational progress. followed by an notice on Rhode Island Reds chickens offered by Mrs E E Anthony at 1 50 per setting.
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Texas
Coll.quitt
Rhode Island
E. E. Anthony
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H. L. Ardis’ Jewelry Store
Christ
Red Cross
Our Service
A. Hh. Carlton
Proctor
Singer
Singer Office
North Side Square
Morgan
Adam Sligar
Comanche
R. Sligar
East Front
West 7Th Street
Jerome P. Kearby
Hoff & Harris
Masonic Building
Starlight
Callaway Lanch
Mercers Gap
J. H. McKinzie
Columbus Phaeton
Waldeck Packing Co
St. Louis
P. Moodie
City Hall
N. A. Palmer
Triumph Cotton Seed
D. H. Cunningham
Chas. Heflin
Rowland
D.C. Smith
Peanes
D. C. Smith
Paris Smith’s
Lane’s Tailor Shop
Jas. B. Cooper
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