Tribute to Stephenville educator and Confederate heroes
A letter from H. L. Wright praises a Stephenville teacher and public figure for defense of the Bible and states rights. He expresses admiration for the man’s character and calls for remembrance of Confederate heroes, hoping his teachings reach wider audiences and that graves of 1861 1865 heroes be honored each April 12. The note references notices in the Dallas News and a plant for onion seed sales.
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Stephen
Texas
Stephenville
Mason and Dixon
Granbury
Gallice
Robert E. Lee
Addman College
H. L. Wright
Dallas News
Indian Girl to Represent Cherokee at World Student Conference
Bush Muskrat of the Cherokee tribe will represent American Indians at the world student conference in Peking, China, next April. Sent by the national Y M C A board, she will explain U S and Indian relations to Koreans and dozens of other nationalities.
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Bush Muskrat
Peking
China
National Board E
United States
Ndten
Muskret
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Walter Raleigh
Stov e lets a person light from bed in Texas
Brownfield Texas February 25 William E Peters after thirteen years in Brownfield signed a contract with a Waco firm to manufacture an electric gas stove. The unit features an automatic carbide gas generator and electric ignition allowing the stove to be lit from bed. Peters, who at thirteen built a steam engine, says he is developing an air motor that could make gasoline as cheap as air.
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Brownfield
Texas
William FE. Peters
Waco
Scientific American
Peters
New Building for the A and M College at College Station
Construction on the agricultural and engineering buildings at A and M College College Station progresses with Wattinger Construction of Austin pouring concrete on top stories. The complex will total 38 fireproof buildings with the new shops housing carpentry pattern and foundry work. Cost totals include 250000 for agriculture and 150000 for engineering plus 2950 for equipment.
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College Station
Texas
A & M. College
Wattinger Construction Company
Austin
A & M College At
School of Agriculture
United States
Bride Refuses Clergyman Kiss. Minister Demands Half Fee
A bride declined a church kiss after the ceremony and instructed her fiancé to tell the clergyman. The groom reported back, and the minister replied that if the kiss was skipped, only half the usual fee would be charged. The exchange highlights a humorous clash over customs and charges.
Democrat Named Wortham Postmaster In Texas
Wortham Texas February 24 William B Lee, previously acting postmaster, has moved into newly leased quarters for a five year term as postmaster Lee assumes full duties and remains in charge of local mail operations.
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Wortham
Texas
William B. Lee
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Todd
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A. & M. College
Lees
Newton
Mplement Ss RedAuced
Sonn Deere
Comanche
Great International
Higginbotham's
Comanche County
House OF Higginbotham
Higginbotham Bros. c& Company
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