Treasured Relics Echo Intimate Memories of Sam Houston
A fragmentary feature on Houston era relics describes a pendant containing hair from Marquis de Lafayette and Andrew Jackson, a glass case holding two braided hair locks, ruby fringe, and a pitcher gifted by New Orleans citizens after San Jacinto. The piece links Houston to frontier legends and the Battle of San Jacinto, noting its historical gift and the flag image.
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Sam Houston
Texas
Cave
Ensio
Rehurst
Marquis De“La Fayette
Jackson
Peanle
New Orleans
San Jacinto
Houston
LaPaselle
LaFayette
Andrew Jackson
Marquis de. Lakarette
JRA
J Hue
Jackson Lock
Congress
San
Mra.ringhoret
Texas to Honor Sam Houston Day in 1890
In Ac[into] Texas, residents celebrate a tribute to General Sam Houston. The town marks the occasion with a ceremonial event honoring the man who led Texas to statehood. One daughter remains listed among survivors.
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Zeore
Manington
Sam-Housten
Ates
Nettie Busta
California Lemon Rinse for Hair Care
Next time you wash your hair rinse with the juice of two California lemons in a bowl of water. The lemon rinse leaves the hair sticky without lemon, makes curls stay dainty and lustrous, and many people already use it. Buy a dozen lemons to keep handy from good stores.
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California
Coast Guard fights rum fleet in stiff anti smuggling war
The United States coast guard is waging a hard battle to end rum running. Coast guard patrols cover 10 000 miles of coast as ships and forces tighten controls. They employ machine guns and advanced communication gear to deter smugglers and seize liquor shipments, with millions in seizures since the campaign began.
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Universal Service
Washington
United States Coast-Guard
Congress
Coast Guard
Long-Island
Massachutthe
Local Honey Fruit Pie Dealers Advertise
Wide Awske Progressive Dealers list Hebig's famous pies for sale. Hal Hix of Frio City Rond Yani Chance Grocery in Frio City, Soha Companion trio Fire Road Tom Pastro Co. 1461 S Brazos St. John Kenney Gro Co 1336 S Laredo.
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Awske
Hebig
Hal Hix
Frio City Rond
Yani Chance Grocery
Frio City
Rod
Soha Companion
Trio
Fire ‘Road
Tom Pastro, Co
S. Brazos St. John
Kenney Gro. Co
S. Laredo
Electric Lights on Umbrellas French Fact
Paris report describes women using illuminated umbrella handles. Tiny lights concealed in the umbrella knob turn on or off with a twist of the handle, aiding visibility on dark and rainy days.
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Universal Service
Paris
Angler Hooks Body Near Brownsville
A hazy report describes an angler dying near Brownsville with unclear circumstances. Authorities note a shirt and a neck accessory found on the deceased while speculation about foreign origins and possible foul play surfaces in early details.
Nueces Boy Killed When Hit By Auto
An accident in Robstown resulted in the death of a Nueces County youth struck by a vehicle. Emergency crews rushed to the scene but the boy succumbed shortly after, today’s brief notes the tragic event and ongoing investigation.
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Nueces Boy
EC Denies Higher Rates on Livestock Moves
The Interstate Commerce Commission denies higher rates on livestock shipments. The schedules are suspended and set to take effect August 15. In El Paso officials noted a proposed increase to 1.01 dollars per hundredweight, a 5 cent shift.
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el ‘Paso
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Drag and Shoe Store
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Zemo
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Pasenger
North St. Mary’s Street
San Antonio, Texas
Associated Press
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Oahu
Hawaii
United States
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Ellis
Kelly
W. E. Lowry
Crockett
Dallas and Romana Sts
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