Granite tomb to replace Salado Mier remains memorial
The Monument Hill Memorial Association and Stoltz Memorials of LaGrange agreed to erect a gray granite vault over the Dawson men who fell at Salado Creek in 1842 and the Mier prisoners in 1843. The plan includes a 20-foot lookout tower, iron guard, and a Texas flag, with inscriptions naming all listed men.
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Salado
Mier
Monument Hill
Bes Jater
Stoltz
Llano
Texas
Dawsen
Salado Creek
Mexico
Dawson
Ewen Cameron
Sabado
Santa Anata
Monument
LaGrange Journal
Don’t Talk Down to Children In Any Situation
John Blake argues parents should treat children with respect and curiosity. Children are eager learners who need honest answers, not dismissal. Encourage questions, foster independent thinking, and cultivate a love of reading to support long term intellectual growth.
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John Blake
Wall Street Speculation and Market Volatility Cited
The piece argues speculation on stocks and commodities endangers the economy. It warns against frantic buying and skyrocketing quotations while urging a return to quiet firmness and restored confidence in the market.
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Wall Street
B. C. Forbes
The Colorado Raft of 1867 to 1926 Formation and Dredge Clearing
The text details the Colorado River raft formed by logs at the mouth near Matagorda Bay in 1867, its west and east branches, and how it extended 40 miles upstream. It describes dynamite used to wash silt and logs from under the raft, land formation in Matagorda Bay, dredging efforts by Matagorda and Wharton County districts, channel creation, and the eventual clearing to prevent further raft formation, noting the Kate Ward Chute as a historic river path.
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Fred S. Robbins
Colorado River
Matagorda Bay
Saint Mary's Bayou
Matagorda
Matagorida
Matagorda County
Colorado
Uwmatagorda County Conservation and Reclamation District
Bay of Matagorda
Wharton County Conservation and Reclamation District No. L
Wharton County
Kate Ward
Strange river phenomena along Colorado and its waters
The report notes washed out railroad ties and pine timbers along Colorado River and tributaries caused by low water. It mentions an ancient submerged chain two miles above the mouth, past raft activity, and rare early navigation up Wharton and Columbus. Flooding shifts banks and sandbars require constant watching for riverfront areas.
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Colorado
Selkirt Island Survey
Colorado River
Wharton
Columbus
Bay City
Maddown
Jordae
Matagorda Bay
Malta Fever Reported Across Texas and United States
Health bulletin describes undulant fever or Malta fever spread by infected cattle goats horses and dairy products with symptoms of fever weight loss chills and joint pain. Prevention hinges on livestock testing pasteurization and careful handling of dairy products while noting rural prevalence and low mortality.
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Austin, T
Malta
Texis Ated
United States
Titu
Texas
Remarkable Will Cites Odd Bequests from Dying Merchant
A merchant told a lawyer he had a month to live and dictated a quirky will. He assigns overdraft to his wife with explanation, equity in his car to his son, goodwill to supply houses, equipment to the junk man, and six creditors as pallbearers. The June issue of the Eagle notes the unusual testament.
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Junction Eagle
Free press in crisis defends independence and public service
An editorial argues the United States must keep a free press free from censorship and political control. It praises newspapers as voices for the public, capable of informing and guiding citizens during national crises and supporting President Roosevelt’s leadership without partisanship.
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Amepiga
England
Fagada
United St
Aristocras
P Amd
United States
Germany
Cransorea
Eat
Politi
Newpaper
Roosevelt
Texas cattle ranges face varied moisture in midyear readout
A partial Texas range report notes erratic moisture and cattle conditions across counties. It cites a central area under central district influence with 83 percent seating efficiency and a 77 percent normal range, while later in the month the outlook shifted northwest and southeast areas showed uneven rainfall and range health.
Gillespie County Fair Arrangements Complete
Officials announce Gillespie County Fair will open with admissions for children on opening day. The event features a football parade, hayrides, a carnival, tennis, baseball, races and a county band. Organizers promise a large agricultural show and popular local acts to attract visitors.
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Mo Frederickser
FF Sehood
Tas
Eludideens
Etcksburg
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Malaria Elixir
A vintage advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for malaria and a general tonic. It claims tasteless quinine kills malaria parasite in blood while iron strengthens blood. It touts safety for children and urges readers to buy for five dollar, noting no home remedies.
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Groves
Grove
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Tven
Lh. W. Stok
Ebanis-Henty Blackburs
EL Site City
Mator
Ccrisis
Ivace
Gillespie County Fair
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