Recalled Camel Colony and Texas Circus Escape
Washington reports a circular detailing the failed government camel experiment in Texas near Camp Verde and Indianola. It notes camels bred for the War Department under Jefferson Davis and later dispersed after the Civil War, with some ending up in circuses or the wilds of Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Antonio
Texas
National Geographic Society
Egypt
Asia Minor
Great American Desert
Sahara
Western Hemisphere
War Department
Jefferson Davis
Indianola
Camp Verde
Asia
Africa
Uncle Sam
America
Smyrna
Arizona
Hungry Girl Survives Two Days in Subway Car in New York
Bertha Fittell, 14, runaway from New Bedford, rode a Seventh Avenue subway train for two days with little food or drink before being found by Pauline Bergmann in the Bronx. She was fed at police headquarters and remains there as authorities review her situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bertha Fittell
New Bedford
Mass
Bertha
Seventh Avenue
Pauline Bergmann
Croton Park North
The
Bronx
Pertlin
Service as Key to Achievement in Work Ethic
The piece argues that true service goes beyond obeying orders and that readiness to serve fuels progress. It notes initiative matters for recognition and cites a sales call example with block salt at Martins Easter cards and booklets at Al tom's.
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Martins
Altom
Local Ads and Notices From Small Town Store Page
Gingham and pre aged house dresses offered in new patterns and fast colors. Queen Taste coffee on sale at Altom's 40c per pound Easter bargain. Davis Store spring caps for men and boys. Clint Burnett now with Langenfeld Hudson Essex Co visiting Patoka. Poultry and eggs bought for cash or trade at Cains. Prof Delay and wife attended funeral in Keysport last Friday. 2 for 25¢ 8 cans for 25¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pereale
Geo. E. Bailance
Gan
Altom’s
Sakie Davis
Centralia
Martin
Davis Store
Martins
Clint Burnett
Sandoval
Wellman-Burnett Motor Co
Langenfeld Hudson- Essex Co
Patoka
Cains
Delay
Keysport
Cracker Neck Local Notes Highlight Small Week Updates
Cracker Neck reports on small weekly moves including Carman selling a horse to John Stone, Belcher family fencing, Bert Lawrence business trip to St Louis, legal business visit to Centralia, measles cases, stove flue work, Aunt Emma Wall visiting, Archie Skagg fishing with a worm themed quip, J A Sheppard’s seventieth birthday with cake gifts, Etza Sharp visiting Martin Nelson family on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudy Carman
John Stone
Bill Alexander
Chester Belcher
Bert Lawrence
St. Louis
Mary Belcher
George
Centralia
Bessie Stark
John Henry Belcher
Emma Wall
Archie Skagg
J. A
Meadors Family Visits Vernon and Nearby Towns
Vernon residents hosted relatives from Maron and Divernon over the weekend. G. Betts group with daughter and Helen Hathaway visited Centralia Saturday night. J. M. Emerson from Patoks called on Vernon in the morning. C. O. Livesay left for Clinton for a short visit starting Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Meadors
Maron
Harry Meadors
Divernon
J. W. Meadors
G. ©. Betts
Helen Hathaway
Centralia
J. M. Emerson
Patoks
Vernon
C. O. Livesay
Clinton
Town Notes From Stringtown and Surrounding Areas
Bryan Albert visited his wife in Decatur hospital last Tuesday. Several locals appeared in nearby towns on Tuesday and Wednesday for various activities including trading in Shobonier and business visits in Vandalia. Measles quarantines were issued for several families, and residents were seen traveling, prospecting, and handling insurance matters in the region.
Sunday Visit and Local Notes from the Community
Die seeks end with Geo Anderson and wife. R Albert Potts and daughter Marjorie attended church Sunday and had dinner with Geo Albert and wife. Ann Lester returned from Decatur Sunday and reports daughter Alice Albert improving rapidly from appendicitis operation. Rev. Fox preached here Sunday and with his wife and son spent the day with Fred Klinge and wife. Byron Albert was in Decatur on Sunday and Monday. A few Republicans and Democrats attended conventions at Shobonier on Saturday. Sunday visitors included Earl Funk and family with Jas Klinge and wife, Roll Klinge and family with Ed Blankinship and wife of Shobonier, Paul Metzger and family with G Willett and wife, Josie Holt with Georgia Lane, S E Morey and wife, Mrs Bertha Holt and family. Our school and Sunday school have small attendance due to measles and whooping cough locally. Roll Klinge and wife and daughter Iula were Centralia visitors Monday.
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Bryan Albert
Decatur
Chas. Epps
Vernon
Jess Zimmermann
John Cleary
John McConnell
Shobonier
Bob Holt
Foster
T. W. Frisby
Vandalia
George Willett Jr
Ed Cooper
George Lewis
North American
Geo. Anderson
R Albert Potts
Marjorie
Geo. Albert
Ann Lester
Alice Albert
Rev. Fox
Fred Klinge
Byron Albert
Earl Funk
Jas. Klinge
Roll Klinge
Ed Blankinship
Paul Metzger
G. Willett
Josie Holt
Georgia Lane
S. E. Morey
Bertha Holt
Johanna
Chris Ehrat
Iula
Centralia
Vernon Weekend Social Notes Include Visits and Absences
White Haven resident Lemuel Ballance called on Vernon Saturday afternoon while Neall Reichert also visited. Albert Hallbrook and Murfin Hallbrook called on Clinton Livesay on business. Robert Norris and wife visited Vernon, and Joseph Wilson showed improvement enough to travel to Vernon Saturday morning. Lillian Landreth shopped in Vernon, and Carroll Mojonnier visited Patoka on Sunday with Willie Nattier as host. Fred Lawrence traveled to Patoka on business Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Ballance
Vernon
Murfin Hallbrook
Stephen Ballance
Juanita Hatch
Donald Hathaway
Floyd Htch
Neall Reichert
Albert Hallbrook
Murfin
Clinton Livesay
Robert Norris
Joseph Wilson
Lillian Landreth
Bert Simcox
Carroll Mojonnier
Patoka
Willie Nattier
Fred Lawrence
Local residents share Sunday visits and rural ties
Dale Payne and family from St Louis visited with Ed Chriss and kin. Karra Meadors and wife spent Sunday with Albert Brown family. W W Olmstead and kin enjoyed Sunday with Noble Bryant family. Forrest Caudle joined friends and his brother and wife. Nellie Brummitt and Ma visited Mildred Brown. Brown Wess Oats called on his father Sholonier. Letta Cox of Salem spent Sunday night with relatives. Lake girls visited Olmstead sisters. J A Wilson recovering and out. H S Cox moved near Sholconier. Marion Christie spent night with John and Warren Ga. Roads worsening toward Vernon. Charles Sterling visited and plans to leave soon. Mrs Mary Lake improving. A Young folks gathering at the Olmstead home. Clark Blankinship and wife Claud Jackson and family motored here to visit. M O Newlin and family of Vincennes spent Sunday with Newslin. A S Belcher and family traveled homeward via New Orleans. Ray Gray did business in Spitfield. T H Quayle of Decatur visiting mother Rebecca Quayle. A M Peek and wife return from California to Patoka. trip out via Denver return through New Orleans.
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Glen Gox
Lowa Shent
W. L. Moyhamesy
Freda White
WL. Hathaway
Marie
Patoka
Thelma Doolen
Decatur
Walter Murfin
Herbert Laws
John Epps
Chas. Ehlers
St. Louis
J. H. Peddicord
George Wernsman
Ross Herring
George White
W. L. Gray
Eli Logan
Dorothy
Pat
Arlie Sprinkle
Dale Payne
Payne
Ed Chriss
Wm. Chriss
Karra Meadors
Albert Brown
W. W. Olmstead
Noble Bryant
Forrest Caudle
Nellie Brummitt
Mildred
Brown Wess Oats
Oo Letta
Cox
Salem
Lake Girls
Olmstead Sisters
J. A. Wilson
Jol Perry Place
Sholconier
Marion Christie
John
Warren
Vernon
Chas. Sterling
Mary Lake
Ge Olmstead
Clark Blankinship
Claud Jackson
Oftur
M. O. Newlin
Vingcennes
Newslins
Belcher
Rebecca Quayle
Peek
California
Denvey
New Orleans
Mildred Garter Plays With AG Mojonnier Sunday
Mildred Garter engaged with AG Mojonnier during a Sunday evening event. The pairing drew interest from attendees and sparked discussion among local observers.
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Mildred’ Garter
AG Mojonnier
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Ark
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Edgar Brown
Frank Brown
Henry Turner
Gerald Livesay
Lem Meador
Wm. K. Hoag
Cali
Nick Rosenbaum
Alvin Hathaway
W. L. Danbury
Starey
Reeter
McConnel
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Sullivan
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Stringtown
White
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Centralia, Ill
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