Fort Worth Roots and Texas Slogans in U.S. History
The article recalls Woodrow Wilson's 1916 campaign slogan He kept us out of war and notes its potential edge in the Hughes race. It cites Martin Littleton formerly of Weatherford who used the line in a Democratic convention speech. It mentions Pat Neff dedicating a book to his mother and Fort Worths origin of Where the Way Begins. It also recounts Sam Houston visiting Birdville in 1843 and a treaty setting the West line near Fort Worth.
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Woodrow Wilson
Hughes
Martin Littleton
New York
Littleton
Weatherford
Pat M. Neff
Fort Worth
Sam Houston
Bird’s Fort
Birdville
Tarrant County
Fort Parley
Weekend visitors to Ed L Biehunko home
Mr and Mrs Chas Eissler and son EF from Hallettsville Mrs Charles Loch and sister Mrs R Lyles of Port Arthur Mr and Mrs H C Eissler and sons of Beeville J G Steiger and Mr Riebschlaeger of Nordheim were weekend visitors in the Ed L Biehunko home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Eissler and Son
E. F
Hallettsville
Charles Loch
R. Lyles
Port Arthur
H. C. Eissler and Sons
Beeville
J. G. Steiger
Riebschlaeger
Nordheim
Ed. L. Biehunko
Flatonia Legion Post Installs Officers
Flatonia American Legion Post No. 94 installs officers for the year led by Commander Frank Pechacek with vice commanders Christian Barta and Frank Pichoda and other officers including Adjutant Ernest Mica Finance officer Charlie Weymeyer Service officer Daniel Frey tag Sergeant at arms Eugene Tietjen and Chaplain E J Knesek. Mrs. Mary Marek travels to Houston to visit relatives. Henry Malinek and son Sidney John visit Schulenburg with Joe Malinek family.
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Jerome Michal
American Legion
Flatonia
Frank Pechacek
Christian Barta
Frank Pichoda
Ernest Mica
Charlie Weymeyer
Daniel Freytag
Eugene Tietjen
E. J. Knesek
Enzyme Research Advances Worldwide
Enzyme research progresses rapidly across laboratories worldwide, with scientists reporting new insights and potential applications in medicine industry and agriculture. Researchers collaborate globally, sharing findings to accelerate developments in biocatalysis and understanding of enzyme mechanisms.
Local Residents Visit Moulton on Friday Afternoon
Mrs. Frank Charles Bevan and Mrs. Henry Malinek spent Friday afternoon in Schulenburg. Henry Reese and his mother Mrs. H. Reese of Gonzales were brief visitors in Moulton. Mr. Reese is publisher of the Gonzales Inquirer.
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Frank Charles Bevan
Henry Malinek
Henry Reese
H. Reese
Gonzales
Moulton
Reese
The
Gonzales Inquirer
Origin of Bible Word Traced to Byblos and Papyrus
The term Bible derives from the Phoenician port Byblos on the Lebanon coast. Byblos exported papyrus, influencing the Greek word biblion meaning papyrus scroll from which Bible is formed.
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Byblos
Lebanon
Motor fuels rise in sulfur content impacts leaded gasoline
Trends toward higher sulfur in motor fuels lessen the antiknock efficiency of tetraethyl lead and produce lead sulfur compounds as major combustion products in engines.
Boxing Casualties Through 1949 Summary
Five boxers were killed from bouts up to April 20 1949, with 13 deaths in 1948, nine in 1947, and 11 in 1946.
Cheese Consumption Rises to 5.34 Pounds Per Person
Americans now average 5.34 pounds of cheese per person annually marking a rise from previous levels. The update highlights broader dietary shifts and rising cheese intake nationwide.
Penetrating Floor Sealer Type Varnish
A penetrating floor sealer is a varnish that soaks into wood rather than forming a surface film providing depth and protection. It emphasizes wood treatment over surface coating and reduces surface buildup while enhancing grain appearance.
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Boyce House
Texas
Colgate-Palmolive
Ajax
Schoenfeld
Uncle Ben
del Monte
Purex
Schoentfeld
Phon
Moulton, Texas
Flatonia Legion Post
Mary Marek
Houston
Sidney John
Joe Malinek
Schulenburg
Enzyme Research
WM. J.’ Meyer
Cheese Eaters
Washington
Ackenzie
Magnolia Gas and Oil
Goodyear
Pietsch
Dittlinger
Lederle Poultry
Harpers Rowden
Farmers Produce and Feed Co
Frank Petras
Fisbeck
Motorola
Sunbeam
Hamilton Beach
Universal Food
Royal Vacuum Cleaners
Hot Point and Universal Major Appliances
Gro Wast
Berangin
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