Community Notes From Leith Bend And Nearby
Mrs W C Harrell of Newcastle visits M D Harrell family this week. Grandma Fickling has recovered from a fall. M L McBrayer is ill. J L Smith and family visited Mrs Smiths mother. Mrs Emily Rogers of Pleasant Hill visited Saturday. Susie Harrell suffers appendicitis. Mrs George Burgess arrived from New Mexico. They plan to stay in Young County until snow melts in New Mexico. Residents hope for rain as farmers work and clouds gather. The Breckenridge Democrat notes the main pond near South Bend. Rah Rub claims a new writing method for the Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
George
Young County
Breckenridge Democrates
South Bend
Rocky Mound
Leader
Longfellow
Orange Boscom
Grasshopper Battle Near Stephens County Crop Aids Urged
A letter from Ignorance laments grasshopper damage to cotton in Stephens County Texas and urges citizen defense. The writer notes dry weather, harvest progress, and social visits from local residents to Ivan and South Bend. He signs off promising to move on, calling for grasshopper hung.
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Stephens County
Texas
Get
B. P. Gann
South Bend
E. L. Cretsinger
Evugne West
Ella
Vina Hughes
Ivan
J. R. Creigh
B. P. Ritchey
Henry Nicklas
Dr King New Life Pills Endorsement Ad
A sensational vintage style ad claims a policeman shouts move on and a miner touts mineral pills to relieve bowel congestion. It then promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle remedy sold for 25c at druggists with health benefits asserted.
Wood and Sawing Service Ad
Call Ind TOT Ss for wood and sawing needs. W 113 ring 136. D. L. Higgings offers prompt service and more.
Local residents share news of weddings births and visits
The column lists numerous community notices from Wichita County including births and an upcoming big boy, visits by Mrs. Stoffers, Miss Lena Shockley and Rev Dodd, railroad agent Fred Clarida taking charge June 15, and crop prospects with cotton and corn thriving after recent rains.
Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Gentle Bowel Movement
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets for an agreeable bowel movement with no unpleasant effects and invites trial. Sold by Sloan Dru Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sloan Dru Co
Tonk Valley News Notes Wheat Good Despite Drought
Farmers report wheat about fifteen bushels per acre and oats in good condition while hot winds threaten corn. Several local residents and visitors mentioned as sick or traveling. The community literary thrives though attendance fluctuates. The library reschedules to Saturday July 6 with all invited.
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Old Tonk Valley
W. Wesley Higdon
J. M. Hand
Add Davis
Turner Higdon
Ringgold
Texas
F. E. Suttle
Olney
Katie Ruth Owen
L. L. Higdon
George Jones
Ruchelle Seddon
Land Titles Guaranteed by Local Abstract Service
J W Akin of Graham is an approved abstractor for Western Casualty Title Guaranty Department. We guarantee correctness of his abstracts and offer title investigations at a small cost to ensure safety when acquiring titles. Manager Title Guaranty Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Akin
Graham
Guaranty Department
the Western Casualty & Guaranty
Surance Company
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Sale Ad
When children have whooping cough keep cough loose by giving Chamberlains Cough Remedy as needed. The remedy liquifies tough mucus making it easier to expectorate and has been used successfully in epidemics. Safe and sure for sale by Sloan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sloan Drug Co
Local News and Person Updates From the Community
Miss Lou Cretsinger remains very ill with little improvement. Mr and Mrs J H Wesley celebrate a newborn girl at their home. Clarence Squires of Breckenridge returned after a month away. Judge Thomas L Blanton of Abilene spoke at the school to support his re election bid for District Judge of the 42nd district. Weather stays dry with hot winds though crops hold up, grasshoppers cause some damage, wheat oats and rye yield well. Josh Burgess will start threshing soon with his new machine.
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Lou Cretsinger
J. H. Wesley
Clarence Squires
Breckenridge
Thomas L. Blanton
Abilene
Texas
Josh Burgess
Rainy days bring cheer and new work to Craig Point
Local notes recount good rain Sunday night and Monday. Residents report church attendance, visits among families, school and wheat cutting progress, thresher coming, plum hunting luck, and upcoming wagon movement for a new machine installation.
Huffstuttle News Notes Weather and Local Gatherings
The hot winds degrade crops with corn nearly ruined and small grain light. Charles Campbell visits Mr Burch near Graham on business. Willie Fawks, sister Allie, and McCluskey family fished on Clear Fork last week. Mrs Reed of Frederick Oklahoma ill but improving. Huffstuttle and Murray youths hold an ice cream supper at Mr Edison’s. Watsom and Kramer attend Farmers Union. Bro Williams preaches Saturday night and Sunday. Ab Campbell and family visit Throckmorton area last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Campbell
Mr. Burch
Graham
Willie Fawks
Allie
McCluskey
F. Y. Peacock
Newcastle
Mattie Reed
Frederick
Oklahoma
Williams
Ab Campbell
Throckmorton
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THE
Graham Ice Company
Graham, Texas
A. H. Jones
Graham Light & Supply CO
Daggett-Keen Commission CO
Fort Worth, Texas
S. B. Street & CO
D. L. Higgings
Jean
P. L. Willis
Wichita County
Lena Stoffers
Gaham
Will Griffith
Fort Worth
E. P. Tatum
Lena Shockley
Shannon
Aubrey Kirkpatrick
Shawver
Bryson
Polk Kirby
H. K. Weems
Stoffers
S. E. Connally
Red Springs
Baylor County
J. R
Henry Adams
W. T. Finch
Mary
Bessie
Walter Douglas
L. A. Herring
Cross Roads
Jack County
Harry Pettey
Muskogee
Groner
Loving
Rev. Dodd
Southwestern Theological Seminary
Fort Wort
Mayes
Anon
Fay
Dr. Morris
Prather
D. F. Ford
Tabernacle
Mr. Grant
Fred Clarida
G. T. & W. Railroad
Tobe Story
Sallie Alice
Bettie Dawson
Susie Harrell
Everet Harrell
Austin
J. R. McCluskey
M. D. Harrell
Acre
Bro. Suttle
Alice Lindsey
B. F
J. J. Scott
Snyder
Bertha McBrayer
Larry Pratt
Tonk Valley
J. M. Terrell
Cedar Creek
Glearance Sale
R. L. Reed & CO
Graham Livery Stable
Flint & Mays
Craig Point
Bessie Brooks
Wilson Girls
Miller Bend
Jim McClain
Bertie Wilson
Bowie
Kelley
Milam
Elbert
Joe Wright
Lilburn Walker
East Texas
Murray
Cook
Mrs. Cook
Miss Tackett
San Antonio
Edith Walsh
Vera Meginson
Casenbary
Panhandle
Throckmorton County
Mary Carmack
Bert Walsh
Eula Phillips
Mrs. Phillips
Burleson
Fawks
Sugar Hollow
J. C., Carmack
Ducksee White
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