Sam Houston Normal students host visiting legislators
Camille Sherrile reports on Sam Houston Normal Institute in Huntsville hosting a legislative committee including two senators and three representatives. They inspected the school to advise on improvements and funding for new buildings and equipment. The piece notes the upcoming Texas Independence and General Sam Houston birthday ceremony and the student procession to his grave with planned readings and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Texas
Roney Boys
Roney
Chicago
Sam Houston Normal
Scotland
Kelloge
Haines
Conielle Sherrill
Sam Houston Normal Institute
Senate
House of Representatives
Senator Nugent
Montgomery County
Sentor Wyle
Montague
House
Patton
Houston County
Fuller
San Jacinto County
Savage
Ell County
Sam Houston
General Houston
United States
Heroe
Claudia Smith
Walker County
L. I. Lewis
Polk County
Grace Vinson
Smith County
A. M. Gaines
Anderson County
Pruett
Caldwell County
T Am
Camille Sherrile
Fort Worth Mothers Club Calls for Simple Graduation Attire
The Mothers' Club of Ft Worth passes a resolution opposing frills and fine attire at commencement urging cap and gown as appropriate. They argue unequal access to costly gifts and flowers spoils education, urging restraint and modest dress at graduation events.
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Mothers’ Club of
Ft. Worth
Fort Worth
Mothers’ Club
Joy Riding and Caution in Car Buying
A classic ad copy advises cautious car buying with humor about joy riding and brain fag. It promotes Studebaker models priced from 885 to 1550 dollars and suggests Rambler Cross Country as a higher end option with modern features.
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Studebaker
Honest injun defeat of the report on W. and O. Home site
Local agents Cunningham and Bell boast about defeating the report of the committee tasked with selecting the site for the new W. and O. Home. The note mocks the process and hints that not all conclusions deemed decisive are truly final. Also promotes premium stamps with ten cent purchases at Brins One Price Store Reese Drug Co J W Scurry Grocery and W W Kirkpatrick and Sons.
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W. and O
Brin
Wm. Reese Drug Co
J. W. Scurry
W. W. Kirkpatrick & Sons
Herbine Cures Constipation Sold by Paris Smith
A drug labeled Herbine promises relief from constipation and reestablishment of regular bowels. The product is sold by Paris Smith at a price of 50e.
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Paris Smith
Kilpatrick and Son Advertising Line Promotes Prices
A brief notice from W. W. Kilpatrick & Son urges customers to review their line before purchasing a buggy and to investigate prices offered by the firm.
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W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Sewing machine rental sought at Singer office
Reader seeks to rent a sewing machine ring 19 and asks at the Singer office on North side square for arrangements.
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Singer Office
Denison Herald Editor Quoted on Bangles Garters Claim
The Denison Herald editor cites a new fact among women about bangles on garters and suggests an investigation. Readers question how the editor learned of this and call for proof from the Denison brother.
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Denison Herald
Denison
Cattle Show Rules Prescribe Age and Class at Fort Worth Exhibit
The National Feeders and Breeders Show opens in Fort Worth Texas with a rigid rules committee to judge age eligibility and entries. Officials from Georgetown Renner Taylor Chickasha and Beeville implement the sifting rules and inspect dentition ages for fat and breeding cattle as over 6 000 entries in 1912 loom to rise by about 2 000 in March. Babies beef clubs from Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Louisiana and New Mexico will compete for prizes alongside Herefords Shorthorns Aberdeen Angus Brahma and other breeds in a landmark cattle event under open sky.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Marcel
West Texas
Oklahoma
Old Mexico
J. F. Yearwour
Georgetown
W C McKamy
Renner
Garrett King
Taylor
H. BB. Johnson
Chicknal
J. W. Cook
Beeville
Hittlese
Livestock Department
Western Plains
Southwest
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
South Texas
India
Special Days for State at Fort Worth Show
Special days for the Southwest will be assigned during the National Feeders and Breeders Show in Fort Worth from March 8 to 15. Arkansas and Texas have designated days with more to be announced. Manufacturers of the Southwest will showcase exhibits and space has been granted. The event is expected to attract thousands from the region.
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Southwest
Fort Worth
Arkansas
Texas
Clean-Up Day Urged by Civic League in Comanche
The Civic League declares Monday March 17 as Clean-Up Day urging all citizens of Comanche to store non burnable refuse for removal by league wagons. Violators may face complaints for sanitary violations. organizers promise a thorough town cleanup with community effort.
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The
Civic League
Comanche
Two Cars of Hogs Shipped From Sidney Farmer
Bob Janes of Sidney shipped no cars of hogs Wednesday night to the Ft. Worth market earning 8.4 cents per pound. He also bought 49 head at the tracks averaging 200 pounds each with the largest at 492 pounds. Janes is noted as a progressive Comanche county farmer who frequently brings produce to town.
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Bob Janes
Sidney
Ft. Worth
Mr. Janes
Comanche County
Hamilton Brown Shoes Sold By Neely Harris Cunningham Co
Neely Harris Cunningham Co. advertises Hamilton Brown shoes as the best value for the money, highlighting quality and price in a concise sale pitch.
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Hamilton Brown
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Catheys Move Business Partners Separate City Moves
Floyd and Ora Cathey, once partners in the Racket Store business here, plan to move this week with Floyd heading to Hamilton and Ora to Temple, signaling a change in local trade.
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Floyd
Ora Cathey
Floyd Cathey
Hamilton
Ora
Temple
Woman Recovers After Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Middletown Pa resident Mrs DMMA Espenshade reports relief from organic inflammation and pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Her husband urged her to try it and she gained strength to resume housework and help others. The Pinkham Company advertises centuries of female health success and offers confidential advice from Lynn Ma ss.
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Lula Walden
Gramlin, S. C
Middletown
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dmma Espenshade
East Main St
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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Roberson Sisters & Co
North Side
Cathey
Huntsville Normal
Cunningham & Bell
Migshist
Saginaw
Angie
Gibraltar
Rock of
McClu
Mich
Des Moines
Iena
Minnes
1E Company
Handy Wagon Co
iTransfer
Minn
Cairo, W
Pt. Worth
Teale
Robt
Janes
Sidnye, Texas
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