Border policy visions echo in misread archives
Fragmented notes from Bexar Archives refer to plans involving Amarita troops, border defense, and bringing Spaniards from beyond the Rio Grande to develop a border province. The text hints at migration, provincial safety, and a broader national and regional strategy, with several place names and dates obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimie Real
Nacogeaches
Presidio
San Juan
Inas
Besar
University of Youthese
Ulque Tidied de Salceda San Mares de
Neve Marens
Fronsier
Trindad
Pariards Fren Bexie Teagtoches
Tristimen
Atwaiun
Trent
Strict vagrants crackdown decreed by commandant at Nacogdoches
A 1807 proclamation from the Nacogdoches commandant orders vagrants fined and jailed for loitering and gambling, with forced labor on roads and fences. It directs farm inspections for contraband and stolen stock, detaining passportless foreigners and Spaniards, and punishes farm owners aiding contraband. The notice, proclaimed publicly on a Sunday, requires broad dissemination.
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Nacogdoches
Eisas
Forhun Cosmitey
Iver
Sto
Berauss
Widge
Mso
Iran
Unclear OCR summary of religious sermon notes and local events
Fragmentary OCR text reports a sermon topic from Spirit Che and Ian Science Services and references to Bible passages. It mentions Leson Sermon, John and Mary Baker, and local people visiting or hosting Sunday guests, with scattered names and oblique events.
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Studley
Lawiak
Lee Fren
ePgatnis
Selene Testbach
Sayoe Gang
Hipnipes
Mary Baker
Ninipresca
Yseer
Church School Notes and Local Sermon Details
A local church bulletin lists sermon topics and Sunday school notes. The ministry at St. Thomas Church reports service details and mentions the role of leaders including Mrs. Nina Worshyr and Pastor Thompson in planning.
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Shides Sergent
Lemm
Maria Jan Snd
Commmenion
Nina Worshyr
W. Thompson
Mints
Prohibition From A Peace Officer's Viewpoint
Texan jail and prison reform debate as Bud Russell argues for prohibition benefits. Letter-writer J H Estis cites alcohol’s harms, linking crime, imprisonment, and social cost. He recounts a convict’s fall from wealth to prison and urges enforcement of temperance measures for public safety.
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Bud Russell
Texas Prison System
Southwestern Advocate
J. H. Estis
Methodist Church
Columbus
Estis
Pasar Methodist Chincel
Eatis
Texas
Cherbiind
Teribhe
Jasons Ruthier
Nepal
Bayra
Baylor
Deven
Feeatiet
LSC
Vw!s
Pnb
Prahibining
Pont
Remy Oessie
Mi. Prahibition
Fiie
Evans
Franny
Turbulent Prohibition Rhetoric and Criminal Clash
The text laments alcohol funding for churches prisons and hospitals while warning that whiskey wine and beer fuel crime. It cites John Dillinger as a cautionary figure and urges adherence to constitutional lines amid a volatile public debate.
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John Dillinger
Star parasite remover advertised for poultry and water
A loud ad touts a spring treatment called Star Parasite Remover for pigs, chicks, and water supplies. It promises parasite control, better health, and higher egg production at low cost or money back. The Gulf region notes several local events and speakers at community gatherings nearby.
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Baiarte
Foi
aNaan
the First National Bank
Eagle Lake
BONS
Brown’s Dairy Garden
Archives OF
Bexar
Texas Gulf
Sulphur Co
Bea
IAN Science Services
Harnby
Mio
Walker
Laffie
Gwigeelie
Db Stiettinst
Janta Pri Vis
Ee AN Churctechs
Gulf
Gule
Eagle Cleaners
H. C. Fitzgerald
Telephone
Weil
Ramery
Weiniutz Mercury
The
EacLe Lake
Gra Ce
Eit Hall
Thantseulle
Helen Tarren
Neh
Brove Lane Furniture
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