Local Families Take Short Trip Through Texas Towns
Mr and Mrs Clarence Harper and their daughter Janis visited San Marcos last Sunday with Irving Nix joining them They also spent time in Austin before returning C Phillips son of Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips fractured his leg just above the ankle in a fall from a horse last Sunday Miss Mary Anderson of Junction attended the Friday dance at Farris and Faulkner Hall Mr and Mrs Ed McDougall and family and Miss Clara Markworth went to San Antonio Sunday Werner McDougall stayed to attend Draughon s Business College
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Clarence Harper
Janis
San Marcos
Irving Nixon
Harper
Austin
C. ©. Phillips
Tom Phillips
Mary Anderson
Junction
Farris and Faulkner Hall
Ed. McDougall
Clara Markworth
San Antonio
Werner McDougall
Draughon’s Business College
Tarr Family Plans Trip to Texas Cities
Mr and Mrs Walter Tarr and their son Watkins depart Tuesday for San Marcos and will visit Mr and Mrs C J Whitewood. They will also spend time in Austin before returning home.
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Walter Tarr
Watkins
San Marcos
C. J. Whitewood
Austin
Whitewood sisters depart for San Marcos after visit
Misses Blanche and Mary Ella Whitewood leave Tuesday for their home in San Marcos following a several week stay with relatives. Frank M. Floyd C. W. Granville and J. F. Wedekind traveled to Kerrville Monday to meet with the Chamber of Commerce about a proposed road between Kerrville and Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche
Mary Ella Whitewood
San Marcos
Messrs
Frank M. Floyd
C. W. Granville
J. F. Wedekind
Kerrville
Chamber of Commerce
Harper
Miss Winie Whaley Heads to Kerrville for School Opening
Miss Winie Whaley left Sunday for Kerrville to be there Monday morning for the opening of school.
Mr Leslie Harper Drives New Ford Coupe Bought From The Guarantee Auto Sales Co
Leslie Harper purchases a new Ford coupe through The Guarantee Auto Sales Co and takes delivery, marking a local auto sale highlight with the dealership noted for the transaction.
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Leslie Harper
Guarantee Auto Sales Co
Local notices of illness and family visit reported
Mrs H B Roberts has been very sick this week. Mr and Mrs Warren Hunter spent last weekend visiting with home folks at Bandera.
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H. B. Roberts
Warren Hunter
Bandera
Miss Gladys Peterson Visits James River School in Harper
Miss Gladys Peterson, a teacher at James River School, was a pleasant visitor in Harper on Monday.
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Gladys Peterson
James River
Harper Monday
Community Socials and Local Visits Highlight Harper News
Mr and Mrs Paul Jones and children visited from their Noxville area ranch on Wednesday. Cora Rogers attended Kerrville Institute last week. W W Parker from Noxville Community was in town Saturday. John Gibson from near Hunt visited relatives here last week. Walter Reid came from Klein Branch last Saturday. Walter Yett and son from Blanco visited Harper Tuesday. J J Rogers and daughter Joe Net with A C Allen were in Fredericksburg last Saturday. Seth Whetstone of James River was a business visitor in Harper Tuesday. C E Bein and daughter Marguerite travelled to Fredericksburg Sunday for school. Glayda Crossdale returned to Bandera after staying with Warren Hunter. Mrs H M Jones has recovered enough to be up again. A large crowd of Harper youths attended a party at Geo Duderstadt’s last Saturday night with games and refreshments.
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Harper
Geo. Duderstadt
Mrs Anderson Kensy Visiting Home Folks This Week
Mrs Anderson Kensy is visiting home folks this week in a local area, with relatives expecting her arrival and a brief family gathering planned.
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Mrs. Anderson Kensy
Barretts Visit From Katenn ey
Mr and Mrs Chas Barrett came over Saturday from Katenn ey. Mr Barrett returned home Monday and Mrs Barrett will remain for awhile with her parents Mr and Mrs C A Roberts.
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Chas. Barrett
Katenney
Steady Ginning As Bale Totals Rise
Both guns are running steady now. Up to date there have been one hundred and fifty-six bales ginned.
Roy Cottle Leases R B Moore Farm North West Town
Roy Cottle has leased the R B Moore place in the North West part of town and will move there soon. Local officials note the transfer of property and anticipated residence changes for the Cottle family.
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Roy Cottle
R. B. Moore
Parker Couple Leaves for Comanche for Medical Treatment
Mr and Mrs George Parker travel to Comanche where Parker will receive medical treatment. They are joined by Mrs M J Parker H B Roberts and Lon Parker.
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George Parker
Comanche
Mr. Parker
M. J. Parker
H. B. Roberts
Lon Parker
Fall Clean-Up to Control Insects in Texas Crops
Farmers are urged to a state-wide autumn campaign to deeply plow under crop residues and harrow through winter. Deep plowing kills overwintering boll worm and pest eggs, while burning trash is discouraged due to soil loss. Early action boosts 1927 crop protection.
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Texas
Extension Service
Look in the Mirror and Tell Him You Can Do It
Muriel Allen urges the reader to confront self doubt. She asks to picture the inner critic in the dresser mirror and then push the belief aside by giving the self a year to prove capability. The message emphasizes encouragement and self belief to overcome failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orney
Golly
Muriel Allen
Accidental Shooting Fatal to 13-Year-Old Girl Near Lubbock
Mildred Tiner, 13, daughter of farmer John Tiner, was killed at the family home eight miles south of Lubbock when neighbor Henry Hall Hilton discharged a shotgun while cleaning it in an adjoining room. The blast tore away the top of her head. Fireworks and pageants are advertised for New Braunfels Fair September 23–26.
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Lubbock
Mildred Tiner
John Tiner
Lubbock County
Here
Henry Hall Hilton
Tiners
Hilton
Man dies after sow attack near Lewisville
Fort Worth Texas Sept 14 T L Silk 55 died at his home from injuries after a sow attacked him Monday while he treated her pigs. The animal bit him severely on the shoulder leg face and temple before incident was brought under control by others.
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Fort Worth
Texas
T. L. Silk
Lewisville
Farm implement shipment to Fredericksburg Imp Co
A carload of farm implements including plows and tooth-harrows will arrive in a few days at Fredericksburg Implement Company.
First Aid Urged After Fatal Rattlesnake Bite
Col. Crimmins and Maj. Scott report a fatal rattlesnake bite where no first aid or treatment was given and a night elapsed before medical help arrived. They insist immediate bleeding, tourniquet use, antiseptic in wound, or venom antidote when available. Recommend snakebite kits in every cabin and rapid transport to care, with venom sourced in the Southwest.
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Col
Martin L. Crimmins
Maj
Raymond E. Scott
Southwest
Brazil
Maj. Scott
Fort Sam Houston
Saskell
Texas
San Antonio
Crimmins
Scott
United States
Sell your cotton and mohair by Juenke and Schoenewolf
Cotton and mohair selling notice from Juenke and Schoenewolf. Offers available with sample prices and contact details for consignments. Public sale invitation for local merchants and traders.
Man Drowns In Garden Well Near San Marcos
Hr Fr Wiede 64 of Reedsville near San Marcos dies after falling into a 20 foot deep garden well while reaching for a dead fish. His body is recovered by his son and laborers. He leaves a widow and nine children. funeral set for Tuesday at 4 p.m.
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San Marcos
Tex
Wiede
Reedsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hy. Fischer
Laura
Fredericksburg
Paul Jones
Noxville
Cora Rogers
W. W. Parker
John Gibson
Near Hunt
Walter Reid
Klein Branch
Walter Yett
Little Son of
Blanco
J. J. Rogers
Joe Net
A. C. Allen
Seth Whetstone
C. E. Bein
Miss Marguerite
Glayda Crossdale
Dodge Brothers
Sport
Detroit
Joseph Bros. Garage
Dodge Grothers
R. R. Reppert
New Braunfels Fair
Man
Low
Fredericksburg Impl. Co
Juenke & Schoenewolf
Buick
Standard Motor Co
Star Brand
Norman Bros
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