Bre Black speaks on seizing daily opportunities in chapel
Bre Black preached on grasping daily chances from Galatians in chapel and traced Graham school growth from the church behind the old building to the current one. The Pierian and Eagle literary societies held meetings with solos, toasts, impromptu speeches, and short business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bre Black
Chapel
Graham
Baptist Church
Bro. Black
Pierian Literary Society
Marjorie Hudson
Clyde Guinn
Filey Hinson
Ora Harty
The
Eagle Literary Society
Finance Your Course By An Increase in Salary
The ad argues that training pays for itself within sixteen weeks by comparing weekly wages 7 and 15 dollars. It cites multiple graduates earning promotions and claims ongoing support after placement. Bowie Commercial College invites inquiries for bookkeeping and shorthand courses in Bowie Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoo
Bowie Commercial College
Bowie
Texas
Mrs J M Lane Called To Wellington For Runaway Injury
Mrs J M Lane of this city was summoned to Wellington after word that her father D C Brooks was badly hurt in a runaway. Brooks, once a Memphis resident, was thrown from a wagon when the team ran away, breaking his arm several ribs and possibly injuring him internally. Friends here wish for his full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Lane
Wellington
D. C. Brooks
County Union Calls Meeting in Loving Texas 1917
Notice from J. J. Gray president calls the County Union to meet in Loving Texas on the first Saturday in April 1917 the 7th to transact business and elect delegates. Fine clothes remark closes the notice in a local style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Union
Young County
Loving
Texas
J. J. Gray
The One-Teacher School and Its Principal Limits
The piece argues that one teacher schools persist only due to geography and sparse populations. It notes the shift toward larger, better equipped districts where roads, population density, and land prices shape district size, with Collin County as an example and mentions road improvements aiding access. It ends with a real estate listing for Mineral Wells, Texas, including farm details and a bargain price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Black Land
Collin County
Taylor County
Viccinity
Abilene
Corsicana
McKinney
University of Texas
Compliment From a Pillar of the Community
The editor praises a well known citizen who consistently reads and supports the paper. He highlights the man’s broad local knowledge, generosity in sharing the newspaper with others, and his role as a dependable reader who learns of events, bargains, and condolences through the paper. The piece ends with hopes that the pillar will subscribe in advance.
Tornado Kills Twenty in Newcastle Indiana
A powerful tornado swept Newcastle Indiana on Monday, killing twenty people and causing extensive damage. Emergency crews and local authorities rushed to the scene as residents faced counts, power outages, and search and rescue operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Indiana
North Texas National Farm Loan Association Organized
The North Texas National Farm Loan Association announces its organization in Olney Texas. Farmers and aspiring farmers are invited to contact for cheap long term loans and help with forming local chapters. President R E Hill and Treasurer C P Nance announce readiness to begin operations and offer assistance March 7 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Texas National Farm Loan Association
R. E. Hill
Chas. P. Nance
Lee-Treas
Olney
Texas
C E Program Topic The Curse of Coward Ice
Discussion topics include John 18:15 27 Luke 4 5 Carroll Dickenson comment and 1 Corinthians 15 5 8 16 13 Mr Willie Riggs comment led by Mrs Horace Tidwell with leader noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Tidwell
Carroll Dickenson
Willie Riggs
Chevrolet Wins in Gasoline Test on Big Monday
A large crowd witnessed a gasoline economy contest with prizes of 15 and 10 dollars. Marvin Burris in a Chevrolet led with 14.2 miles per half gallon, closely followed by Dinsmore in a 1913 Ford at 14.1 miles. Ford entries dominated the field with many others posting solid figures despite wind and road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Burris
Dinsmore
Burris
Ford
Collier
Elliott
Oakland
Jones
Chevrolet
Barnett
Cray
Emporia
Shearer
Anderson
Buick
McHlroy
Dietrich
Dort
Morris
Stowe
Wilborn
Overland
Butler
Kunkel
Jewell
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Pierians
Eagles
M. K. Graham
Miss Pennington
Fort Worth
Mary Melbrayer
South Bend
Crabb
Chism
Bruderits
J. F. H. Crabb
Bir
C. L. Pate
Wills Point
Miss Pate
Susie Guinn
Mirnday
Josephine Cornish
Winnnie Gilmore
Elvis
Lovella Eddleman
Mary
Pan
Mineral
Wells
Surrey
B. P. Rider
P. O. Box
Mineral Wells
C. E. Program
Square
F. L. Portwood
Cardi
C. W. Johnson
Arnold & Arnold
W. A. Morris
Graham National Bank
Graham, Texas
M. H. Chism
Bentist
Pythian
W. King
Tring & King
Seymour and
DR. R. D. Rutherford
Henderson's Wagon Yard
Dr. N. B. Blevins
VIA
Rock Sey
C. S. Wynns
Geo. S. Pentecost
G. P
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