War notes and local reports shape a tense frontier week
Cavernous dispatches from Washington describe Carranza and U S policy toward Mexico as border protection driven. National Guard mobilization advances while a Vera Cruz evacuation plan and border security measures unfold alongside local social notes and community events at Field Creek and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Bilreo
Carranza
United States
Rodgers
Rakeers
Vera Crug
Sintea
Funston
Lansing
Culverts Ready But Closed 21 Days for Set
City culverts completed will stay blocked about 21 days after finishing to allow concrete to set. The 21 day period plus construction time totals roughly thirty days from start to open. Residents are advised to avoid impatience as work progresses toward permanent, secure culverts.
Freight Shipments to Fort Worth and Kansas City
The article lists numerous shipments with many cars sent to Fort Worth by Foster and Marshall Collings Maddox brothers and others. It notes a long line of consignments to Fort Worth with multiple names and counts of cars. A separate item reports Bert W Nelson visiting from Houston area with his family for their baby's health improvements after care by Dr Fowler.
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Foster and Marshall
Mart Worth
Fort Worth
W. Rattiff
Ft. Worth
Maddox Brothers
Aus Uofmann
Fort Worth Aux
Worth
H, DD. Rothman
Ray Martin
W. Lehrer
W. Nelson
Flouston
Nelson
Fowler
Harrington Entrepreneur and Speaker Attends July Picnic
John T Harrington now a resident of Austin and candidate for Congress man at large toured the South speaking in support of Wilson and preparedness. He spent 40.8 of his own money and is related to Robert E Lee and Alexander Hamilton. He accepted an invitation to speak at a Bridgeport Texas Fourth of July picnic praising the Southern Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Darrington
Poll Grocery
Pang
Waco
Austin
Tarvington
Wilson
Warrington
Robert E. Lee
Alexander Hamilton
Bridgeport
Texas
Doctor Opposes Son Enlisting in Militia
Dr. Gibson received a message from his son Joel at a military school in Washington DC stating an attachment to a militia and desire to enlist. Joel is only 14, so parental consent was needed. The doctor, urged by his wife Mrs Gibson, decided to keep him at school to continue his studies.
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Gibson
Joel
Washington, D. C
Thas
Gibs
le Theanedt
Jtibson
No Trades Day In July Cancelled For Magon Picnic
A Trades Day Committee meeting decided there would be no special event on the first Monday in July due to the Magon July 4 celebration and related picnics. Many residents plan to attend Mason's big picnic and barbecue, so no activities will compete with that gathering.
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Magon
Trades Day Committee
Mason
Senior Class Picnic at Methodist Sunday School Grounds
Senior Class members enjoyed a riverbank picnic with diversions and a sumptuous meal. Attendees reported an excellent time. R. Fishbeck visited Austin last Saturday and returned with his wife who had been visiting at Chappel Hill.
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Methodist Sunday School
R. Fishbeck
Austin
Chappel Hill
Appointment Leaves Fans Gasping at Rogers High
The article reports the unexpected selection of a young man for a prestigious honor. It notes the winner’s path from Austin to San Antonio for exams and business studies, with the news described as a surprise given with no solicitation.
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Pieber
Austin
Nixonehig Husiness College
Business School
San Antonio
Special Road Work Finised by Llano League
The Llano Business League Special Road Committee ended months of work on roads to Castell, the Llano county line toward Fredericksburg, the Bluffton road, and ten miles of Birdtown road. All obstructions cleared and ready for final grading.
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Commts
Llano Business League
Castell
Llano County
Predericksburg
Bluffton
Birdtown
Petsch and Hammonds to Meet in District Attorney Debate
In Lone Grove a joint discussion between candidates for District Attorney, Petsh and Hammonds, is planned next Thursday at a big photo and barbecue event. Hammonds of Burnet agreed to the meeting, and the speaking will occur during the day.
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Lone Grove
Hammonds
Burnet Ad Vesil
Petseh
Lavish Afternoon At Home Guests Celebrate With White And Gold
A detailed account of a social gathering hosted by Mrs. Duiss Withenis Cofertan of Ari who presided over an elegant event featuring dainty white and gold decor. Prizes included a glass dish won by Miss Edith Roberts and a consolation prize for Mrs. ALU Atkins. A large guest list and cordial fare followed, with Mrs. Lieperts helping host and many community figures attending.
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Weoparry
Roberts
Hermoraers
Duiss Withenis
Iran
Ted
Tor
Edith Roberts
Sin Artonig
Alu. Atkins
P. Mo
Ici Faye
Crone de Chine Neudkereters
Bissch
Mesdames Walker Willaus
San
Grady Roberts
Mrs. Lieperts
Catty
Meedames Lege Brow
Percy Prown
Olathe Thonson
Leslie Breagerte
Lon Hagan
W. It Ransom
Wol Walhiee
PD. Alkins
de, Gibson
Irvin Goben
W. B. Cotlhins
Austin
Marsh Qatman
Thos
J. Foster
Bernice Barler
Picnic at Lone Grove Scheduled for June 29
Readers are urged to attend the big picnic at Lone Grove on Thursday June 29. Special arrangements for visitors entertainment are being made and a large gathering is expected. Lovie Grove hosts promise a memorable day with cordial invitations to bring food to share.
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Lone Grove
Lovie Grove
Fishing party from Thorndale makes annual Llano trip
A fishing party from Thorndale led by L. Lee with families Hankin Kennedy and Winer Stiles spent a week along the Llano river. They traveled by automobile and returned yesterday reporting a pleasant outing with plenty of fish and plans to make annual trips.
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Spr
Geo. M. Watkins
Bess Atkins
Charlie Roberts
Thorndale
Ded. L. Lee
Hankin Kennedy
Winer Stiles
T Heir
Auconobile
Llano River
Harry Stoudemier Breaks Arm Last Week
Harry Stoudemier suffered a broken arm while cranking a Mord last week. Doctors report gradual improvement and expect full use to return soon. Elmer Smith and George Schuessler rode the incoming train Friday to Fort Worth on cattle business. Mrs S E Hargon returned from San Antonio after attending the State Music Teachers Association meeting.
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Harry Stoudemier
Elmer Smith
George Schuessler
Fort Worth
S$. E. Hargon
San Antonio
Mason Good Roads Boosters Visit Llano in Hospitality Show
A Mason Good Roads Booster delegation toured Llano in a daylong visit with a warm welcome at the courthouse, speeches on connecting counties with better highways, and a feast that highlighted Llano hospitality. The group toured town businesses and praised Llano for hosting and feeding them, pausing only for the return trip before sunset.
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Lars
Dalam
Mason
Tidetiek
Castell Pherue
Llano
Titnile
Matson
Ulang
Aubout
Steppitus
Sline
H.R. Meinnis
Slane
P. Jf. Callahan
J.T. Baths
Banks
Mason County
Mr. Banks
J. H. McLean
Léano
Mason Good Reads
Molnnis
Austin Clumber of Commerce
Aldo
Liano
Dalrymple Visits Anatia on Tuesday for Quick Business
Be oT Dalrymple traveled to Anatia on Tuesday for a brief business day conducting essential meetings and returning the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalrymple
Anatia
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