London Lexicon Echoes Social Visits and Crops
Gentry correspondence notes residents and visitors in London Texas with mentions of crop prospects, seed corn practices, and local business. Johnnie White returns to Brady area. several families attend reunions and visits in Anson Stamford and San Antonio. The piece highlights strong crop conditions, livestock, and a push for home food production and family orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Gephart
San Antonio
Clifton
Marvin Lange
Hettie Stevens
Ruth
Marion
Fort Worth
Warren Mogford
Junction
Warren
Johnnie White
Brady
London
Mr. White
Menard
G. T. May
Selma
Barksdale
Brit Stewart
Master Pat
Miss Rush
L. H. Amoan
J. P. Rush
J. S. Walton
Rochester
Texas
Mr. Walton
L. Walton
John
J. F. Mayes
Johnson City
Jude
A. S. Adams
Stanley
Frank Price
Corpus Christi
S. A. Brewer
Breckenridge
E. W. Brewer
Sam
Viola Pettigrew
Mason
Fredericksburg
G. C. Amberson
Noxville Notes Recap With Church and Community News
Rev F G Clark preached at the schoolhouse to a large audience on James River with plans for all day services and dinner on the grounds. Visitors include John Shields family and S S Stewart. notes on rain, goat dipping, Mary Robison, A T Whetstone in Temple for medical care, and a peanut sandwich tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Whetstone
F. G. Clark
Harper
Clark
Brother Clark
James River
John Shields
Burk
Millersville
Seth Whetstone
Shields
Temple
Mr. Whetstone
Charlie Roberts
Noxville
How One Man Lost 22 Pounds
Detroit man Herman Rankis credits Kruschen Salts with easing rheumatic pains and helping him lose 22 pounds after a single bottle. He recommends taking half a teaspoon in hot water before breakfast and notes an 85 cent bottle lasts four weeks with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Rankis
Detroit
America
More Milk and Fewer Stills in the Countryside
Rev G W Crofoot argues for prohibition and personal restraint to reduce crime and improve life in rural communities. He claims milk production benefits society while liquor fuels taxes crime and social decay, urging individuals to enforce abstinence. He links bootlegging to rural moonshining families and cites law as a burden on violators.
Pistol Law Now in Effect Dealers To Pay License Tax
The pistol act, passed by the last legislature and approved by Governor Ross Sterling, went into effect July 1. It requires occupation tax payments from pistol dealers and licenses obtained through the county tax collector. The law forbids selling or renting pistols to a minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Sterling
Country Churches Shape Character Through Self Control
Character building themes are discussed with emphasis on mastering passions. The text highlights moral fiber among men and women and links church influence to virtuous living and public virtue.
Evangelistic sermon urges four offerings from church life
The Rev. O C Williamson preaching for Junction Presbyterian Church evangelistic meeting proclaimed that the church must offer A Book A Person A Faith and A Life showing the right character to the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Williamson
Junction Presbyterian Church
Accurate record of pistol buyers and dyeing instructions
The text states no one may buy a pistol without a certificate from a justice or judge showing good character and that felons are disqualified. It also describes a dyeing method using ten cents worth of sugar of lead in six to eight quarts of water to wash colored calicos, then rinse and dip.
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. Lewis
Garner
Sevral
T. B. Pearl
Kodak Time
Kodak
Heyman Drug Store
Countryside Broadcastings
Rev
G. W. Crofoot
Lauor
Cardus
Jewel Harris
Winnsboro
Thedford
Buster & Coleman
Swift
Andy
West Texas Utilities Company
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