Noted Reporter Spends Weekend in Junction Texas
Noted reporter Silliman Evans longtime Texas newsman and political prognosticator visited Junction from Mason with brother-in-law Runt Macrea star halfback of the Cisco Lobos. He is Washington correspondent for the Star-Telegram and often reports Texas Legislature. The visit included fishing tales and a booster story for the county, with Evans planning another return. Mrs. W. D. Graham and her husband moved from Kerrville to Junction, where Graham opened a produce business. Mrs. Graham is a skilled composer and musician.
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New Barber Shop Opens in Junction at Bartley Building
A newly completed Bartley building east of Cavaness Brothers Garage hosts a modern barber shop opened last Friday by owner A. L. Bartley. Turk Kendrick, with Junction and Rocksprings barbering experience, partners with Bartley. Albert, a veteran barber with many local friends, returns to serve customers with updated facilities including hot and cold showers. Bartley invites friends and former patrons to visit, promising careful, courteous service.
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McWright Renames Riverside Camp to Junction Tourist Camp
J J McWright changed the Riverside Tourist Camp name to Junction Tourist Camp to avoid confusion with a similar nearby project. The park near the river is advancing toward a village-like layout with twenty cottages, a filling station, and commissary, as roadways, landscaping, and screened porches are added. Advertising will expand to attract county visitors once the season opens.
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London School Closes After Eight Months Term
After a successful eight month term the London school ends classes this week with graduation exercises planned Friday and Saturday nights. Graduates include Edgar Farr Edna Hampton and Bessie Massie. Elev en graduates move from Grammar School to High School. teachers listed are J B Patterson and Misses Victoria Brewer Browning Murchison and Weaver.
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London
Edgar Farr
Edna Hampton
Bessie Massie
J. B. Patterson
Victoria Brewer
Browning Murchison
Weaver
Junction to Get New Modern Hotel and Bottling Plant
After weeks of effort a junction is securing a chartered Junction Hotel Company to build a modern hotel. J W Latham moves Hankins Drug bottling works to the square building, expanding Alamo Manufacturing and Coco Cola operations across ten counties.
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Kimble County Eyes Oil Boom With Test Well Planned
The Kimble County oil prospecting scene heats up as Dixie Oil Co representatives secure leases and a test well location emerges on the Bode ranch near Copperas. Drilling could start in 30 to 60 days with more blocks rolling in, signaling expected summer investment. A Hot Point Electric Range demonstration by L Hoffmaster is advertised for the Frank Wilson building nearby.
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Copperas
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Another Lady Candidate for Governor
San Antonio widow Mrs. K. M. Johnson, 40, ranch owner in Mexico, announces for Texas governor. She opposes prohibition’s enforcement gaps, criticizes Ku Klux Klan, and pledges effort against Moody and Ferguson dynamics. She cites anti-prohibitionist stance, temperance support, and belief liquor use rises with weak enforcement. The note also mentions a Cash Converter Sale at Hamer Company Store and local social updates including J. C. Ray visiting Junction, and about 3 inches of rain in the past week.
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Raising capons may become new industry
The Eagle reporter spoke with S. L. Jeffries, a Wiggley’s Drug Store pharmacist, about capon farming as a potential industry. Jeffries notes small-scale success and a recent sale of three capons at 60 cents per pound, with a net thirty-day gain. the piece highlights favorable climate, cheap feed, and growing interest from local poultry interests.
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Bill Oliver
Utilities Office Moves to Wilson Building
The West Texas Utilities Company moved its local office on Wednesday from west of the State Bank to a room in the Frank Wilson building south of the Court House, opposite Fritz Hotel. The display of electrical appliances is now at the new location, and the public is invited to visit the office and display room at any time. Local Manager H. Pippin. Attend the Recital, benefit Parent-Teachers Association.
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