Central Texas Singing Convention's Deep Roots Highlighted
A historic look at the Central Texas Singing Convention traces its origins to the 1890s in Bosque County. It recounts early presidents, notes the 1918 planned Stephenville session, and praises the convention's growth and influence on local musicians and communities.
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Brownwood
Dean
Comanche
Central Texas
Texas
Bosque County
C. D. Chaffin
H. W Elliott
J. W. Neill
Austin
W.s
Sidney
Stephenville
FP. L. Biland
H. N. Lincoln
G. H. Ramsey
J. W. Acuff
W. D. Evridge
Louis Savage
H. W. Elliott
Sions
Huntsville Banker Intervenes to Free Aged Couple
A Huntsville banker posted a $1,000 bond for Uncle Sam Hamby, 87, and his Indian wife, enabling their release from the county jail in Brownwood after more than a month on illicit distilling and whiskey selling charges. Hamby’s wife, adopted and raised in East Texas, disappeared years ago before reappearing with her husband. Dallas Times Herald reports.
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San Angelo
Huntsville
Sam
Hamby
Brownwood
East Texas
Dallas Times-Herald
B A Thomas Poultry Remedy Aimed at Chick Growth
A tonic and specific remedy for bowel trouble gaps and other chicken ailments offered by the Cash Store Comanche J W Carter Hasse and Stone Truitt Proctor with a money back plan available.
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B. A. Thomas
Comanche
J. W. Carter
Hasse
Stone & Truitt, Proctor
Letter from Jay Woods in Germany Hints at June Homeward Move
Jay Woods writes from Waring Germany on March 22 1919 describing a short mail period ending May 1 his mountain trip in cold snowy weather and gas supply duties for trucks. He notes a fourteen day leave travel by rail with government covering fare and hotel costs and two days of travel being the worst part before likely return around June 1.
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Waring
Germany
Lethea
R. R
Trip to Axles Bains Reveals Alpine Health Retreat Wonders
Way Woods of the 315 Engineers Train writes from Axles Bains in Savoy France. He describes crowded German passenger coaches repurposed as sleeping quarters, the town’s Roman Baths, a vast mountain lake, and a grand hotel with varied drinks. He notes the health resort status since ancient times and mentions an embalmed boy from AD 150.
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Axles Bains
Savoy
France
Alps
Christ
Jay Woods
American Expeditionary Forces
A. P.O
Lemon Juice Skin Whitener Story
The article promotes lemon juice as a skin whitener and blemish remover. It instructs mixing the juice from two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint lotion. The lotion is said to soften and brighten skin and can be stored for months.
La Creole Hair Dressing Advertises Youthful Look
An old newspaper ad promotes La Creole Hair Dressing claiming a ten year younger appearance by darkening gray hairs for a price of $1.00. The copy targets readers seeking quick hair color solutions with a simple purchase offer.
Herbal tonic claims to revive torpid liver
Advertises HER BINE as a liver activating remedy that vitalizes the blood regulates bowels and restores energy and cheerfulness. Priced at 60e and sold by 8 P Smith.
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P. Smith
Burglary Interrupted by Word in Quiet Home
A burglar entered quietly but spoke to a sleeping resident who warned him to remove muddy boots. He warned back and descended stairs, then left into the night, joined by a lookout as the scene unfolded. The narrative ends with the partner awaiting outside.
California Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Inside Cleansing
Mothers are urged to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels of children. A coated tongue signals the need for a teaspoonful, with relief expected in hours. The ad warns against counterfeits and directs to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Tearful confession echoes in London Opinion
A man tearfully declares he cannot rob a house, saying it reminds him of home. The quote captures a moment of conscience amid a hypothetical or reported crime scenario.
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London
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