Military forts for protection of citizens from Indians
Article narrates Fort Belknap’s 1851 founding near Graham Texas, its water issue and relocation, its role guarding settlers, and early garrison actions including Captain Ross pursuit of Nacona. Notes Belknap’s 1861 prominence, remaining ruins, and nearby Fort Richardson and Phantom Hill history, with Camp Cooper as Fort Griffin’s branch and buffalo era trade context.
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Belknap
Graham
W.S. Belknap
Fifth Infantry
U. S. Army
Utah
9Th Cavalry
William
Sul) Ross
Nacona
Cynthia Ann Parker
Fort Parker
H. E. McCulloch
John H. Wood
West Texas
Fort Richardson
Jacksboro
Fort Belknap
Camp Cooper
Fort Griffin
Pageant of Woman's Progress in New York
A pageant in New York showcased women's progress in many professions including inventors architects landscapers artists lawyers doctors nurses and insurance agents. The program stressed that a woman’s chief opportunity lies in the home.
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New York
Simpson Thomas wedding ties Graham and Jack County families
Edward Simpson of Graham and Elizabeth Thomas of Jack County were married at 4 30 p m Monday at 208 Page Street Fort Worth in a ceremony by Rev D King. They traveled from Graham to Bridgeport to greet relatives and will reside in Graham after a brief reception period. Simpson is a prominent local businessman and bride comes from a leading Jack County family.
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Edward Simpson
Graham
Elizabeth Thomas
Jacksboro
E. H. Downs
Page Street
Fort Worth
Bridgeport
Rock Island
W. M. Simpson
Mr. Zollie
D. King
Methodist Church
Rev. King
Simpson
Jack County
Ms. Simpson
Texas
Index
Mr. Simpson
Simpson Bros. Market
Square
Holidays and Our Flag List of display days
The list specifies holidays when the national flag should be flown at full staff. Dates include Lincoln's Birthday February 12 Washington's Birthday February Jefferson Day April 17 Patriot's Day April 19 Mother's Day second Sunday in May Memorial Day May 30 Flag Day June 14 Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 Independence Day July 14 LaFayette Day September 6 Constitution Day September 17 Paul Jones Day September 23 Columbus Day October 12 Battle of Saratoga October 17 Surrender of Yorktown October 19 Armistice Day November 11 Evacuation Day November 25 (New York).
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Lincoln
Washington
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Yorktown
New York
Balloon tires are best at Graham Tire Shop
Balloon tires are praised as the best option at Graham Tire Shop, highlighting performance and durability. The note emphasizes local availability and shop expertise in tire choices for varied vehicles.
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Graham Tire Shop
Denounces Abuse of Prescriptions in Texas
Dr. C. M. Rosser of Dallas accuses some Texas doctors of writing liquor prescriptions in wholesale quantities as a flagrant violation of medical practice laws. He calls for a house cleaning within the profession and says an indictment has been brought against medicine in the state.
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San Antonio
Texas
C. M. Rosser
Dallas
State Medical Association
Medical Profession of
Rosser
Local residents visit relatives and note small events
Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson visited daughter Mrs W J Dodd of Graham Sunday. Mrs Dodd underwent a minor operation last week but is recovering. Miss Lena Markum of Abilene came for a relatives visit. Mr and Mrs Henry Huffman of Markley visited Mrs M S Keen Sunday. Fay Blackwell and son Jack returned from a ten day Fort Worth trip. Carroll Roden and family of Arlington stayed with his parents. James G Staples started a modern bungalow with Casburn of Graham as contractors. F O McBrayer and family visited friends here. Loving and Jean played baseball. score 15 to 4 for Loving. Walkup Young and family and Mr and Mrs Cox of Markley visited Mrs G V Young Sunday. Aubrey Gray of Graham visited his parents R H Gray and wife. D R Laney made a business trip to Vernon. J L Jordan is building a new bungalow north of Jean. Jim Davis and children of Graham visited Mrs Pearl Biggers.
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Joe Johnson
W. J. Dodd
Graham
G. T. Roden
James G. Staples
Messrs
Casburn
F. O. McBrayer
Peacock
Loving
Jean
Young and Family
Cox
Markley
Purdy's Philos Jed Brown Enters Local Politics
Jed Brown announced his candidacy last week protesting high costs at city venues. He argues political engagement should be affordable and accessible despite expenses posed by major hotel dining rooms.
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Jed Brown
State compensates milch cow killed for foot and mouth disease
Sacramento reports Tillie Alcartra and other Hart stock were destroyed amid foot and mouth disease precautions. Tillie valued chiefly for advertising and sentiment, the cow receives $750 in state compensation though initial value exceeded $50,000. The herd included a $27,000 bull and calves sold for up to $61,000. average compensation per animal is $427.40.
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Sacramento
Cal
Tillie Alcartra
Tillie
Hartsook
Tom Mix Stars In The Trouble Shooter At National Theatre
Fox western star Tom Mix speaks after playing the title role in The Trouble Shooter a wire repair man for a power company in the western mountains. The National Theatre shows Friday and Saturday May 16 17 with Mix delivering a standout performance.
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Tom Mix
Fox
National Theatre
Western Mountains
Mix
Texas Girls in Picture in Maytime at National Theatre
Hortense O'Brien of Dallas and Alys Murrell of Fort Worth star in Maytime shown at the National Theatre on Monday and Tuesday May 12 13. They are two of twelve prize beauties from the United States featured in the film.
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Texas
Hortense O’brien
Dallas
Alys Murrell
Fort Worth
National Theatre
United States
Think It Over Good seeds and character
A proverb-like remark notes that good harvests depend on quality seed just as virtue arises from upright living. It links practical farming wisdom with moral integrity.
Short Words Shape Our World and Life
A compact reflection on why simple words dominate thought and speech. It lists basic elements sky star sun earth air rain snow tree grass water life and human needs, plus emotions and the decisive yes and no. The piece notes most words are one syllable.
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Dearborn
Little Bobby Deats Improves After Illness
A short note reports that Little Bobby Deats has been ill for several days but is now improving.
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Bobby Deats
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Fibo -Kotex
Kodak Films
L.M. Davis Drug Co
Lester Corley
Graham High School
Arnie Barrett
Fort
Phantom Hill
Clear Fork
Jones County
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Larry” Chittenden
Ford
Edsel Ford
Henry Ford
Ford Industries
Purdy’s
Philos
Tom
John E
Graham, Texas
Anita Ercell
St. Paul, Minn
Wm. Mor
Edward McCullough
Tao
Gollies
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