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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
1
A Tuesday dawn shower delivered three quarters of an inch of rain, adding to ten days of plentiful moisture. The landscape has transformed Kimble County into a lush green panorama with wheat and cat grass thriving, trees budding, and hopes rising for a strong fruit and pecan crop despite wool mohair and cotton price pressures.
A Kerrville motor party led by Mr and Mrs 5 C Childs and their children along with Mrs Childs father Mr G W Lamb spent the weekend in Junction as guests of Mr and Mrs Boyd Jetton. Mr Lamb, 84, one of Kerr County’s oldest residents, remains hale and hearty and still resides on his long kept homestead.
The Girls Auxiliary thanks for Home Missions and outlines topics and songs. Leaders are Lara B. Taylor and Nina Cason with Ray Mann and Mary involved in leaflets and prayers. The program covers mountain schools, religious opportunities, foreign outreach, and ingathering of thank offerings.
A writer vents on enduring war stories and sensational crime, lamenting the lack of lighter, entertaining items and craving more engaging, amusing news amid a sea of grim reports.
The Rock Springs High School girls defeated Junction High School by 29 to 9 on the local grounds. Maurine Sweeten starred as goal pitcher with strong play from Opal Sweeten and Lena Strackbem. Visiting players included Bernice Chenault Marguerite Wright Fay Taylor Louise Ragland with Superintendent C O Britt and others in attendance.
The article reports high turnout at Sunday school with many visitors and new pupils. It highlights preaching at Gentry, notable music by Prof Barnett and Prof Marshall, praise for Rev. Mims, and union with nearby churches. It notes district progress and a pledge payment milestone of 16.825 million.
The remark suggests a disappointed woman adopts a practical excuse for heartbreak by deeming her former partner stingy. It reflects a social trope where financial stinginess serves as a coping narrative after romance ends.
Washington March 8 Congressional leaders began shaping plans for the extra session after a four hour dinner conference with President Harding. Topics included domestic tariff and tax revision with no firm priority set for emergency measures. Army Navy appropriations and the Colombian treaty were reviewed but no final decisions reached.
County Superintendent Weaver H. Baker calls on residents to enumerate every child within scholastic age in their district. The notice stresses completing the census now to ensure accurate records.
Austin reports West Texas measures advance after House action. The West Texas A and M bill passed by House credits Ben Cox Hill Chitwood and others and now awaits Senate approval. A senatorial redistricting bill by Hill Wheeler passed the House and rests in the Senate. Davis committee substitute plans 125 districts gaining five new Senators and a batch of new Representatives across two districts.
A terse, period framed aphorism notes that persistent effort yields success while hinting at clashes with authorities. The line juxtaposes steady toil with a sudden encounter with legal power, suggesting resilience amid confrontation.
Washington reports the Department of Justice authorized physicians under Volstead law to prescribe beer when beneficial to patients. Signed by Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer, the ruling elevates beer to wine status for medical use while brewing and distribution rules face possible amendments to allow beer around 4 percent alcohol for druggist supply.
Chicago March 8 Mrs Jake L Hamon widow of Oklahoma oil man and politician accuses Clara Smith Hamon of premeditated murder. She vows to prove Clara shot Jake Hamon and to show threats against herself while detailing alleged affairs and public revelations.
A revival at the Methodist Church attracts large crowds under Rev C A Woods with E J Thomas from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary directing a strong junior choir. Activities include daily sermons, 11 o clock morning service, 4 pm afternoon service, and an 8 pm night program slated as one of the era’s finest. The evangelist plans a week at Roosevelt from March 28 to April 3.
Baptist Church hosts Thursday afternoon service at 2 30 inviting all women in town and community. Mrs Pickett leads with hymns scripture Romans 10 and prayers by Mrs Willis and others. Program covers missions in Mountains for the Negro Cuba Mexicans Indians immigration and Americanization. Benediction closes the service.
In doubtful income situations the message urges revealing all assets to the tax collector. The idea is that full disclosure could prevent later demands for additional payments and calls for more information.
A reflective saying contrasts inner warmth with external indulgence, asserting that genuine happiness inside outweighs temporary pleasure from alcohol. The line emphasizes inner resilience over external distractions.
A message urges congregants to show thanks for life health strength and happiness by dedicating time to church matters and community service during the week following a Sunday service.
Brenham Texas March 8 sulphur rained Sunday night over the Mills Creek district five miles north of town. Watering places and streams were coated with the chemical and had to be cleaned before livestock could drink. Vegetation suffered widespread damage from the cloudburst coating.
A concise editorial remark notes that most men privately yearn for riches while only some choose the path of work to attain them, highlighting human ambition and diligence in economic life.
Del Rio Texas reports West Texas Chamber of Commerce efforts to extend the Frisco Railroad from Menard to the border. Several towns organize to back the project with a possible terminus at Del Rio or Eagle Pass. Uvalde Chamber weighs Frisco takeover of regional lines to connect Menard Camp Wood and Crystal City Eagle Pass. Mexican International freight line rapid progress from Allende toward the border prompts push to meet it by January 1.
The February honor roll lists students from first through eleventh grade including Bobbie Steven, Shreve Goodwin, Pauline Jobes, Louise Farmer, and Kellie Wolf. Rock Springs vs Junction Saturday March 12 features a basketball and baseball game. London trip produced 39 0 for basketball girls and 9 5 for baseball boys. Miss Mary Martin teaches at recess. Reporter notes Simon quit school to help on the ranch and O'Brien owns three new brooms.
Junior League program for Sunday March 13. Corrine Britt leads prayer Mrs Dockery, scripture readings and songs noted. Relay of truthfulness story by Hope Benton and hero story by Amy Blackburn.
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