Debated Texas Flag Banner Sparks Historian Clash
Fragmented OCR reveals a heated debate over which banner represented Texas and the Alamo era. Historians contest whether the 1824 New Orleans banner or a composite banner marked the Republic era, amid claims of reproduction and political symbolism. The piece notes Soldiers and the Alamo, with references to Liberty, the Mexican flag, and later public memory debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suni
Wren
Fan
Willy Vane
Ciealio
Hurnens
Alan
Ak Tie Nation
Mineu
San Jucinto
Wali Chon
Plant for Rock Island Being Considered
John Lingner of Fairview Creamery in Houston met with W H Care son of Rock Island Farmers Cooperative to discuss a cheese plant at Rock Island. Lingner urged the federal government finance milk cows and power line extension from Altair to Rock Island. He noted Rock Island’s pasture and hay are excellent, contrasting with drought conditions elsewhere in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lingner
Fairview Creamery Company
Houston
Rock Island
W. H. Careson
United State
Newton of Springdale Faces Drought Hardship Across Five States
W P Newton reports widespread drought affecting Benton and Washington counties with stock feed shortages and well water declines. He notes many schools closed and water scarcity reaches homes as counties struggle to load corn and sustain livestock. Sippy town has more water but overall supply remains strained.
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W. FP Newton
Springdale
Tinseley
Newton
Phe
Erin
Prey
Moston
Pyet
Benton
Washington
Mr. Newson
Unclear OCR Notice on Bank Loans and Directors
Fragmentary OCR text references the Federal loan program and a bank director named Comet plate director. Mentions sums of 50 000 and 4 000 by the Land Bank, with names including Mere Davis Chapmuit and Mrs A Wiintebt. Text is garbled and unreadable in places.
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Doreanth
Hunk
Land Bank
Cam
Mere Davis Chapmuit
Woinner
On Vedt
Her Tyother
Mrs. & A. Wiintebt
Ant Ale Ter
Missy Almwee Wainrijsht
Reflectors urged on every horse drawn vehicle for safety
A state law requires reflectors on horse drawn wagons but few carry them. Drivers each have warned that the absence of reflectors heightens risk to motorists blinded by wagons after dark. Red River county incidents cited as evidence. Advocates say reflectors are inexpensive and would grant equal rights in damage claims. Clarksville and region noted with travel to Bastrop state park and Exposition plans.
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Uyal
Rght
Red River County
Clarksville
Popular Tasste Girl Married Last Sunday
Miss Edith Clipson daughter of Mrs Pearl Clipson of Lisle and Harland Bell of Ridg . Illinois were married Sunday evening September 611 at 5 o clock at the bride’s brother James Clipson’s home. Rev Harry Huscher officiated with Mrs James Clipson at the organ. Edith a Lisle native and Eagle Lake School graduate wore a blue wool ensemble. Out of town guests included Ruth Edith Hayden and A Hillyer of Houston. A honeymoon took them to Galveston Dallas and North Texas before settling in Farm Ridge Illinois where Bell is employed.
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Edith Clipson
Pearl Clipson
Lissiy
Harland Bell
Ridgairm
Ilinois
James Clipson
Harry Huscher
Edith
Lissle
Eagle Lake High School
Catlin
Ruth Edith Hayden
Ruth Edith Hayden and Mr. A. = Hillyer
Houston
Galveston
Dallas
Texas
Farm Ridge
Llinois
Mr. Beli
Boxing Night at Riverside Park Draws Big Crowd
Riverside Park hosts a large boxing program on Saturday night September 18 starting at 8. Five preliminaries lead to the main bout and a final battle royal. A mood lit arena sits on the grounds with a negro audience section and 40 cent admission under Pilot Point teachers.
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R. B. Boettcher
Riverside Park
Steve Gardner to play at Nada Hall Wednesday Night
Steve Gardner and his orchestra will provide music for a modern dance at Ute KJT Hall in Nada next Wednesday night September 23. Admission is 1.10. A new paper brand claims 1000 years of hits, devised by scientists at a Leningrad laboratory for preservation and restoration of documents. Director Professor Tikronov says production costs will be no more than ordinary paper.
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Steve Gardner
Orches Wil
Ute Kjt Hall i Nada
Strangiat
Leningrad Laboratory of Preservaton
Tikronov
Ordlinary
Campbell Family Reunion in California Amid U S Army Recruiting Drive
Mr H J Campbell returns from a California reunion with five members meeting in Ovinge Cirowe while en route he meets Henrietta Oklahoma kin at Fort Worth and travels with them to California to visit a sister. Parents accompany him back via Lake, sharing time with the family. recruiting offices in BL Cate and posts in Fort Worth and San Antonio seek volunteers for enterment service.
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H J. Campbell
Ovinge Cirowe
California
Campbell
Henrietta
Okliotna
Pt. Worth
DMM
Portsmouth
Vivaina
United States Army Recruite Ine Srecice His
He Chamber of Commerce Aid
Cate
Tartara
Golovada
Hrazorm
Wharton
Tnene
Fort Sant Howstan
San
Ambiguous Broadcast Prompts Theater Show at Avalon Avila
Fragmentary text mentions a broadcast at the Avalon and Avila Theatre, with reference to children watching a picture show. It hints at a schedule on a Wednesday and a viewing instance in a theater setting, but details are unclear and names are garbled.
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Avalon
Lesen
Texas
Avila Theatre
Garden Club Opens Season With First Meeting
The Lake Garden Club opened its 1936 37 season on Wednesday at 9 00 in the Chevoureil room of the eis Hall Election of officers named Mrs T P Haley president and a slate of vice presidents reporter and secretary treasurer committee heads and chairmen were listed The club approved morning meetings for the next two sessions and planned beautification projects and a spring flower show The next gathering is set for Wednesday September 30 inviting local women to attend
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Lake Garden Chit
Eis Hall
T. P. Haley
Hayes Stephens
J. R. Colly
John Kearney
S. J. N. Frazar
R. Killough
Bill Cornelson to Headline East Bernard Dance Saturday
The veteran entertainer Bill Cornelson will perform at the Riverside Pavilion in East Bernard this Saturday, September 19, from ten until two. Admission is $1 per couple plus tax, with tables at $1 per table of four chairs. The Sunday night event at 8:30 features the Syncopators offering a mixed program of modern and old-time dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Cornelson
Riverside Pavilion
East Bernard
Local boy linked to famed paper cartoonist visits
A local boy connected with Frank Dromodle and illustrator Jack McGuire visited relatives in Harston. McGuire, once with Jane Arden, now curates the Hawet Benton series and hopes new work will soon appear. The visit drew attention from Mrs Agnes Dromeoole and others as they spoke of ongoing cartoon projects and career prospects.
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Frank
San Ananie
Agnes
Jack McGuire
McGuire
Jane Arden
Canvict
Hulet Benton
Fragmented Rural Notations Find in Raver Bottom Area
A garbled note describes a six foot rat with fifteen patches, a sow killed Saturday, and a local fair in progress near Biridj by Jesse Combs. Mentions penitentary, pay for pin, and a planned dinner by Baye Tetloe Roney Club. Dorothy Jane Tebrer of Garwood leaves Monday for Nashville for college.
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Biridj
Jesse Combs
Dorothy Jane Tebrer
Garwood
Nashville
Tennessee
Sunday Bible Class Leads Men in Community Meeting
The Port Arthur area held a series of church and social events with emphasis on the men’s Bible class at the city hall next Sunday. Attendees included residents from Port Arthur, Angleton and nearby towns. The gathering featured religious instruction, community notices, and invitations to join the Henn Women’s Home Demonstration Club and other local groups. A number of local families and individuals were mentioned in passing as participants or visitors, including Mrs Willis, Mrs Cooper, and Miss Ruth Hraster. The report notes plans for future meetings, refreshments, and mutual support activities within the community.
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Erty Hall
Sundiy Marine
Saath
Port Aci
Cooper
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