Universal tower system begins operation in city rail crossings
The city installed a new tower controlled electric cross and switch system for the three railroads. Four four electrical switches manage crossings and tracks with operators on duty across shifts. A public information service is planned for arrival times via the station night trains.
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Fortier
Southern Pacific
A. B. Central
A. J. Dupree
Howerin
Cearant
Ipeak
Bap
Sap
Videry Tower Til1ottsan Campaign Preview Active
In Austin counties a candidate foresees an active campaign as he resumes public activity. The note hints at personal resolve and networking with supporters while outlining a dependent political strategy. The fragmentary text cites his candidacy and the need to rally friends.
Election Returns At Helplight Office
The Headlight office reports trouble obtaining complete election returns from the county box. Westmoreland, recently to Pickett's Barrow for a fishing trip in Chambers county, notes more bites than in prior trips and jokes about mosquitoes. He mentions kerosene to deter insects and humorous observations about local mosquitoes.
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Lesaus
Westmoreland
Eveir
Pickett
Berow
Chambers County
Beamtighe Plans Assistance at Eagle Lake Event
Tue Beamtighe aims to arrange t wins some lady of Eagle Lake to assist Ju We mutter af newe sotherleg. They anticipate a future pleasant jowl with a fair salary at the Headlight. Norris and Miss Annie Costa returned from a two week Baptist encampment visit at Tampasas. Mrs P O Willson, visiting in Austin, attended the Lampusua encampment at the start of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Norris
Annie Costa
Tampesas
P.O. Willson
Austin
Tost
Stegan
Lampusua
Revival meeting opens at St Glidden with outdoor services
The Batptte church at St Glidden began a revival meeting Monday led by Pastor Rev John R Campell. Mrs Mary Gordon Burttecbell of Columbia will join in singing as services start outdoors.
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St Glidden
John R. Campell
Mary Gordon Burttecbell
Columbia
Home Paper Defends Moody Against Scurrilous Charges
A Taylor county newspaper editorial defends Dan Moody for attorney general, asserting his character and Christian virtue against a circulated Fort Worth letter attacking his integrity. The piece recounts Moody’s boyhood faith, long service, and loyalty to his denomination, arguing he is a clean, upright candidate.
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Home Paper
Moody
Ap Efort
Mira W
Ancwn
Dan Moods
Taylor
Pertsonally
Lana Furtttor
Texas
Tus
Daily Democrat
Tax Jiur
Hernert G. Willson
Fort
Perth
Dexas
Taylor Payer
The
Democrat
Dan Moody
Result of Boys Judging Contest Held at Kennedy
Colorado county placed seventh in district livestock judging ninth in grain judging and fourth in poultry judging at the recent boys encampment and judging contest held at Kennedy. Ha county won the sheep judging with 1051 points while Colorado totaled 985 points. Caldwell county led grain judging with 088 points. Wiltonson county topped poultry with 745 points against Colorado’s 685. Earl K R Grone was fifth high in poultry for the district. Clifford Leyendecker, a top poultry judge for Colorado, was unable to attend due to illness. County agent W J Young of Columbus led a party of local men to Kennedy arriving midafternoon to assist at the fair grounds. About fifty days, eleven scout agents, the district agent and two specialists from College Station attended. The Colorado boys valued the trip, noting only a complaint about the local water supply.
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Colorado Gounty
Kenedy
Ha County
Colorado
Caldwell County
Wiltonson County
Colorado County
Earl KR. Grone
Clifford Leyendecker
W. J. Young
Columbus
Fulr
Scouity
Istrict
College Station
Colorado Cousty
Borris Coustys
Hendin Saale oT BIBT paper magazine section plans
The notice outlines a new magazine section tied to the regular paper. It will feature frontier stories current events and a full front page color comic. Mrs Frank Stephens ordered a Special Six Studebaker sedan from Alea Motor Company in a big city.
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Saale
Seetiac
Won
Ila Leit
Mra
Frank Stephens
Alea Motor Company
Orphans of the Story at Rex Theatre Next Week
The Rex Theatre plans showings next Wednesday and Thursday of Orphans of the Stora, a grand photo play based on The Two Orphans. The producer promises careful, authentic staging with strong social themes and patriotic messaging amid a cast including Lilien and Dorothy Glen.
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D. W. ‘Uitritta
Stora” Ar de Rex
L'Eonery
Ja Griffint
Esses Ot
Lilien
Dorothy Glen
Yen
Ralph Nathan to Open Business at M Allen
Ralph Nathan plans to open a new business at M Allen, as his father J Nathan leased a Wilding lot and will build a brick structure on receipt of funds. The project includes Ralph holding a share and a Mondllehe Wier investment while sisters Wedertaling Wis join in. Clarence J Jennines arrived from San Milan to visit parents.
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Ralph Nathan
M' Allen
Ralph Nathon
afeAsten
Ilo
Vive
Reipt
Ralph
Reiptla
Reipl
Wis
Clarence J. Jenniines
San Milan
Ming So
McCurty
Mtr
Jeuttigs
Houston
Foo Stoo
Visit to kin ends with Terrell homeward drive
Mgr. C. B. Chery and a family after a pleasant visit to relatives here left Sunday in their car for their home at Terrell. Clarerice says they alave enjoyed their visit back to the old home town.
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Mgr. C. B. Chery
Terrell
Clarerice
Towa
Old Time Bush Meeting at Skull Creek Next Week
An old fashioned bush arbor meeting begins near Skull Creek crossing on the Altair Garwood road next Monday July 28 at 7 p m. All seeking this place are invited to attend and hear the gospel of salvation led by Rev A N Smith missionary evangelist.
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Skull Creek
Altair
Garwood
Seach
Clernul
A. N. Smith
Palo Duro Canyon Battle Highlighted for Next Issue
The article previews a featured piece on the September 23, 1874 battle at Palo Duro Canyon where General McKenzie led U S cavalry against Lode West and about 1500 Kiowa Comanche and Apache warriors. It notes the canyon’s fortifications, a decisive defeat of the Indians, and the forthcoming account by Sergeant John B Wayhton in the August 2, 1924 issue of the Magazine Section.
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Texas
Palo Dlto Canyon
McKenzie
U. S. Civalry
Lode West
Palo Dura Cahyon
Tie
Indiana
Abi Deittle
John B. Wayhton
Burger Bakery Moves to New Location Behind Store
The Burger store bakery is being torn down and rebuilt by contract, near Mr. Burger’s home. He received ovens and equipment this week to install in the new bakery, moving it from the rear of the store due to cramped, hazardous conditions. The reconfiguration aims for better airflow and space.
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Duy Wees
Op IL
A. Reese
Mr. Burger
Burger
New Election Laws Now In Effect
Representative Ina V Fenka won a visitor from Cvitoushina and notes several laws passed by the legislature. One requires ex officio papers for on time by election day and bans certain poll committees. another extends voter protections in county races. The piece mentions upcoming sales at Max M Landa store and reduced prices, plus Mr and Mrs Rudolph Spaniel visiting relatives in Hallettsville.
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Ina. V. Fenka
Cvitoushina
Lee Legisli
Elections Prep And Local Primaries On Saturday
Voters prepare for two primary elections with Democratic and White Loyalty Party contests held in City Hall and City Park Band Stand. Judges Westmoreland and Fatea seek clerical help as voting day approaches amid weather and campaign tensions.
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City Hall
City Park
Iast
W. Y. Westmoreland
W.M. Fatea
Wite Royalty Party
Thia Coust
Hides
Cours
Bogle Lake
Mendiigiks
Former Eagle Lake Gil Marries in Louisiana
A large Tidewater wedding report from Crowley Louisiana notes the marriage of Miss Mervin Pair Headlurg and James Hegn on Thursday at Stetboddat Persaty. Guests include relatives and friends from Raghe Lake, Houston, and surrounding areas. The ceremony and reception featured local families and notable townspeople, with congratulations pouring in from the bride’s and groom’s communities.
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Seale
Misa Mervin
Jamey
ASK
Crowley
Key
Moiro
Nisa Bendlery
Whiting
Ban
Talends
Bradinirs
Vale
Teast
Tome WoMr
BT Reatbig
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Tvélse
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Mose Thomas
J. M. Everitt
O Wa. Weddell
Jim Eyizonds
Jack Hill
Caxter
St Garwood
Nine Ears Griff
Tedring
Ernest Cumming
Pagule
Inter
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Ney
Tim
San Antonio
Allen Reutor Co
J. H. Herring
San Antonin
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Alamo
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Pod Be
H. EB. McNemary
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Southern Pactfir
Roclanga
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My. J. F. Wegerhoft
Randionee Fur
Ming
Bagig Lake
Videry
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Gruip
Tils
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REX Theatre
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Davidson
Chortunse
Wasartan
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Aalf
Max M. Landa
Rudolph Spaniel
Halletesyile
Gil
Louisiana
Aixe
Mary Nagi
Ier Frien
Blenbeth McDonald
West
Hoaeton
Meyer Nuthin Goudl
Lamia
Nola Fire
Bn Wao
Mms
Idney Baihe Ab Itiohayande
Dee
Ele Wuext
Fantry
V& Bis Quiwle
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EL Jutine
Kaghe
Mee
Sam AL
Joe Realete
Taesdas
Af Selenburg
Joboale Lee Olwakara
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