Fun Texas Facts And Quips From A Past Era
A collection of curious Texas trivia and jokes references Texas A and M. public highways and counties in Texas are noted along with a jail inside Huntsville prison and a cow branded Three D. The passage also includes a quip about Fahrenheit versus Centigrade and a nurse patient exchange about everyday objects and weather terms.
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Texas A & M. College
Texas
Huntsville
New Boston
Boston
Old Boston
Brath County
Andrews County
J. J. Taubenhaus
Texas A. & M
College Station
Comanche Springs
Fort Stockton
Lemonville
Orange County
Antiquity of Masonry Seen in Cleopatra's Needle Obelisk
The Cleopatra's Needle obelisk in Central Park NYC, once part of Heliopolis, bears inscriptions from Thothmes III, Rameses II, and Osorkon I. Erected in the 16th century B C, it was gifted to the United States in 1881 by the Khedive. The base concealed a Square and Compasses emblem, with Grand Lodge of New York overseeing the dedication.
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Central Park
New York City
Moses
Heliopoli
Sun
Cairo
Egypt
United States
Grand Lodge of
New York
A Love Tap and a Broken Jaw Case Tale
Dr Will Mayo recalls a case in which a Negro woman entered a clinic with a broken jaw. The examiner questioned her at length and she finally admitted she was hit by an object. The account describes the evasive answers and the moment of confession.
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Will Mayo
Cobb Family Happiness Marked by Segovia Nixon Birthday
J C Cobb and daughter Ber nice of Segovia with Mr and Mrs F H Cobb and son of Mountain Home traveled to Nixon on April 3 to celebrate F P Cobb birthday at his home on Sunday April 4. Buck Cobb of Yorktown joined the group along with J L and Henry Weber. Music was provided by George McPeters and Tom Polan. Also G Finley Ruff wedMiss Jessie Lee Barker at Junction Church of Christ with Elder Walter W Leamons officiating on Saturday April 10 1937.
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J. C. Cobb
Bernice
Segovia
F. H. Cobb
Mountain Home
Nixon
F. P. Cobb
Buck Cobb
Yorktown
J. L
Henry Weber
Mr. Cobb
George McPeters
Tom Polan
G. Finley Ruff
Jessie Lee Barker
Junction
Junction Church of Christ
Walter W. Leamons
Baptist Women Meet and Bible Class At Junction Church
The Young Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church meets with Mrs. Sam Bowers Thursday at 8:00 PM. Devotional reading by Mrs. L. D.J. Borden, scripture by roll call, musical numbers, a character study by Mrs. J. W. McLendon, and business discussion follow. Also notes on the Ladies Bible Class at Junction Church of Christ, next Acts chapter discussion, 3:00 PM, with members urged to attend. A curious animal bones note contrasts neck bones among species. A remark on presidents dying in office prompts caution in selecting vice presidents.
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Young Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Sam Bowers
L. D.J. Borden
C. W. Mel Carroll
W. H. Baker
J. W. McLendon
Junction Church of Christ
Shearing Hints For Ranchmen From Wool Preparation
Advice on selecting and handling wool for best market value. Clean, dry shearing surfaces, proper twine, and careful rolling and tying maximize price. Remove heavy dung locks and tags, roll flesh side out, pack in uniform bags, and keep wool free from moisture and foreign matter.
CARD OF THANKS FOR FIRE DISASTER AID AND NEWS
We thank neighbors and friends for assistance and courtesies after our house was destroyed by fire. The Murrah Warren Mugford family of London express appreciation. Mrs Hamer, mother of Alex Hamer, is seriously ill in San Antonio.
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Powell Motor Company
Johanna Hamer
Alex Hamer
San Antonio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edgar McLendon
Texas Press Association
Heart O’ Texas Press Association
South Texas Press Association
Kimble
Noister
Antic Monthly
The
Atlantic
O. K
Hartford
Automobile Insurance
Bile Insurance Protec
Tion
Denman Ins
Agency Junction, Texas
Hday Party
Baptist Missionary Society
Ladies Bible Cla
Criod Forges
Turkey
Dorothy Perkin
Est
Vantines
Heyman Drug
Middle Western
Afr
LH. Murrah
Warren Mugford
Children of London
Junction Cattle Loan Co
Junction, Texas
Amer
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