Texas Weather Talk and State News Snapshot
A rustic Texas column comments on Llano granite, cattle prices, and local humor. It notes rains from Abilene to Commerce, good mast in post oak country, and watches for the Texas norther. It previews the 1922 senatorial race with Culbertson, Love, Mayfield, and others, plus San Saba’s 1921 fair parade drawing crowds and boosting local business.
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Abilene
Texas
C. A. Culbertson
Cullen F. Thomas
Tom Love
Earle B. Mayfield
Chas. A. Culbertson
Oscar B. Colquitt
Uhie
Texas Star
Ad Betty
Jain
San Baba
San
Babs
San Saba
Local Farmer Anticipates Better Times Amid Drought
A northern county farmer, in town Monday, spoke of last year’s cotton losses and this year’s drought forced crop failures. He plans other crops and remains optimistic. Ninth annual meeting of the Woman’s Auxiliary of Burnet-Slam Association held at Catman Creek Church on August 17 1921 included reports, elections, and hymns. Lone Grove notes report cotton picking underway with gins running, school additions, new teachers, and community updates including visits and local events.
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Woman’s Auxiliary
Burnet-Slam
Qatman Creek Church
L. D. Homburg
Henry Guthrie
Lone Grove
Winzyl
San Marcos
Willie ‘Paufek
Whitley
Valley Spring
Oestreich
Polly Moss
Skeeter
Jim Borden
Goldthwaite
M. E. Sullivan
Lometa
Ida Carter
Georgia Clinger
Austin
Will Rogers
Lampasas
Skinny Warden
Barbecue Plot and Goats Mentioned in Isiah Robinson Event
Letter from Texas discusses a Woman's Missionary Society barbecue planned for Friday evening at Isiah Robinson's ground. Names mentioned include Henry, Milton Wilkes, Wallace Watkins, Geo. Watkins, Ray Moss, Edgar Moss, Charlie Appleton, and Bill, with plans to meet Edgar and the writer before dinner on the river bank. The note ends with a playful warning and P. S. about Mike and Clay Fowler.
Soldier Theodore Ideus Dies in France in World War I
Theodore Albert Ideus, born August 29 1893 in Liano County, served in Company H 369th Infantry 80th Division. He went over the top on September 12 and was killed September 26 1918 in action. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ with burial at Hanna Cemetery. his family and many friends mourn his death.
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Theodore Albert Ideus
Church of Christ
Hitler
Camp Travis
369Th Infantry
Liana County
Hanna
Cherokee Herald
Liano County
France
Llans Auditorium Benefit Night Promises Notable Local Talent
A Tuesday event at the Llans Auditorium offers an unusual musical program by top local talent with readings. The program includes a fifteen minute Burlesque Special and a three round boxing bout between two lightweight aspirants. Proceeds support paying off the Liano Baseball Team debt.
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Llans
Liano
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