Dallas News Editor Brings Farm and Ranch Visit to Llano County
Frank Briggs longtime Dallas News journalist and Farm and Ranch editor spent two weeks at South Llano Springs Camp with his wife daughter and relatives. He gathered material for stories on local scenery and tourism while enjoying fishing boating and photography. The Eagle notes Briggs hopes to promote the area and may return as a regular visitor. Speeding Sam warns heavy gas feet lead to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Briggs
Dallas News
Farm and Ranch
South Llano Springs Camp
Mr. Briggs
Ruth Briggs
Houston
Krugal
Dallas
Harry Brill
Mr. Brill
Briggs
Cedar Creek
Eagle Force
Col. Holland
Big Rise in Cotton Prices After Government Report
The article notes a sharp $10 per bale rally in cotton as a weak government crop report surprised markets. Traders rushed to cover shorts with October and December contracts hitting the daily limit up, lifting values from prior lows and expanding the June to July gain to substantial levels.
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Southern
New York
Segovia Woman Dies After Weeks Illness
Mrs Wm Bierschwale of Segovia dies at home after a week long illness. Paralysis listed as cause. Born Baltimore May 21 1860. married June 21 1881 at Black Creek Kendall County. Lived in Harper until 1910 then moved to Kimble County. Survived by husband six sons Henry Ray Albert Fred Floyd Willie and three daughters Mrs L S Stockard Mrs Stanley Fairchild and Mrs A S Parker, plus father and two brothers. Funeral at Harper with interment there.
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Wm. Bierschwale
Segovia
Bierschwale
Baltimore
Black Creek
Kendall County
Harper
Kimble County
Henry
Ray
Albert
Fred
Floyd
Willie
L. S. Stockard
Stanley Fairchild
A. S&s. Parker
Eagle
Election Bulletin Fund Driven by Local Volunteers
Local residents organize a bulletin board outside the telephone office to post election returns by phone on election night. Donations from 5 to 50 cents help cover expenses and long distance calls, with any surplus buying gifts for the night shift operators. Ek Holekamp and family traveled from San Antonio. Mrs Heberer and her daughter Theresa visit the Holekamp home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Braley
H. G. Perry
Holekamp
San Antonio
Bakery Change Hands In Local Deal
J R Pettitt of Junction bought the local bakery and restaurant from Mrs E T Goslin and her family. The Goslins plan to move to San Antonio this week. Pettitt previously ran a bakery here and will operate the business in both towns. Edwards County Leader reports a separate note: Mr and Mrs R H Mayfield left after summer visits. Mrs Mayfield and Charlie go to Okolona Mississippi while Mayfield buys cotton and stays temporarily at Benevides.
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J. R. Pettitt
Junction
E. T. Goslin
R. H. Mayfield
State Rangers Arrest Menard County Man
State Rangers Koonsman and Stanley arrested Lew Nelson at his residence just over Menard County line. Nelson was taken to Menard after daylight arrest. a jar and liquor were found in the smoke house and the family damaged the container before rangers secured a quart of liquid. Daughter asks about marriage. mother replies to reject the suitor.
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Koonsman and Stanley
Lew Nelson
Menard County
Menard
Ice Plant Purchased by A P Urban
A. P. Urban became owner of the local ice plant last week. The plant, built by W. K. Snow of San Antonio, employs four men and supplies ice from Llano river water. Urban plans to nearly double capacity next season, believing the plant and town offer strong prospects.
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A. P. Urban
W. K. Snow
San Antonio
Urban
Llano
Luke Murr Dies After Lingering Illness
Luke Williamson Murr died at his mother’s home in Junction on July 17 after a cancer battle. He married Leona Oestrich on May 16, 1922, and left two sons, his mother, five brothers, and a Church of Christ affiliation. Funeral at Copperas Cemetery conducted by Rev. W C Bradshaw.
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Luke Williamson Murr
Adam Murr
Junction
Copperas
W. C. Bradshaw
Luke
Leona Oestrich
Mason County
Church of Christ
Howard Payne College Secures Large Endowment-Like Fund
The Baptist State Board of Texas guarantees Howard Payne College substantial income matching an endowment up to 500000, enabling college accreditation with the Southern Association. Dr. Godbold, the president, praises the move as best possible and notes graduates will receive full college credit nationwide. This boosts Brownwood and Central West Texas education.
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Baptist State Board of Texas
Howard- Payne College
Godbold
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Howard Payne
Official Democratic Ballot July 26 1924 Texas races
The document lists Democratic candidates for statewide and district offices in Texas, including United States Senator Morris Sheppard and others. It names gubernatorial contenders such as W A Collins and Mariam Ferguson, various state executive posts, railroad commissioners, justices, legislators, and county level offices with their home counties.
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Morris Sheppard
Bowie County
Fred W. Davis
Travis County
W. A. Collins
Dallas County
Geo. W. Dixon
Harris County
Joe Burkett
Eastland County
Thos. D. Barton
Potter County
Mariam A. Ferguson
Bell Co
T. W
Whit) Davidson
Harrison County
Lynch Davidson
W. E. Pope
Nueces County
Felix D. Robertson
Dallas Co
Will C. Edwards
Denton County
Wallace Malone
Tarrant County
Barry Miller
Dallas
John D. McCall
Jefferson Co
Edward B. Ward
Nueces Co
John C. Wall
Grayson County
J. M. Melson
Hopkins County
Dan Moody
Williamson County
Pat Moulden
Collin County
S. H. Terrell
McLennan County
A. J. Smith
Haskell County
QO. D. Baker
Milam County
Tom Bell
Don F. Smith
Galveston County
C. V. Terrell
Wise County
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L’arm & Ranch
Sam
Luke Murr
Howard-Payne College
Democratic Party
S. M. N. Marrs
Robert E. Sparkman
Ellis Co
Geo. B. Terrell
Cherokee Co
J. E. Binkley
Young County
Will L. Sargent
J. T. Robison
Morris County
J. C. Mason
Taylor County
Clarence E. Gilmore
van Zandt County
Ed E. Weaver
Robert E. Speer
J. M
W. A. Nabers
Wood County
Lon A. Smith
Walter M. W. Splawn
Supreme Court
C. M. Cureton
Bosque County
William Clayton Wear
Hill Co
R. H. Buck
John F. Maddox
O. S. Lattimore
Court OF Civil Appeals
Fourth Supreme Judicial District
W.S. Fry
Bexar County
C. B. Hudspeth
el Paso County
J. A. Thomas
Tom Green Co
Walter C. Woodward
Coleman County
B. J. Stewart
Edwards County
Roscoe Range
J. H. McLean
Llano County
N. T. Stubbs
Blanco County
George E. Christian
Burnett Co
J. B. Randolph
A. G. Farmer
R. R. King
Joy Skaggs
Dee Gibbs
Jim Moore
Joe Bissett
J. A. Browning
FOR Justice OF the Peace
Howell Wright
A. B. Hodges
R. W. Fisher
Andrew Wood
Chas. G. Montgomery
A. T. Whetstone
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