Commencement Exercises at Cherokee Junior College
After a record year the Cherokee Junior College closed with ceremonies May 27 to May 30. Highlights included a grand recital under Misses Tinsley and Enoch, a declamation contest won by Rev. Nelson Smelser, a Shakespearean Merchant of Venice, a lively debate on a limited military protectorate over Mexico, the May Fete under Miss Tinsley, and graduation exercises marked by a solemn mood and memories of upcoming separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinsley
Enoch
Nelson Smelser
Libba Price
U. S
Mexico
Alamo
San Jacinto
San Jos’s
Clarence O. Boatman
Glen Wilburn
Alamos
Evan Neal
Richard Lawrence
Miss Tinsley
Inspiring Commencement Address at State University
Dr Humphrey Lee delivered a commencement address on Life and Living urging abundant life. The Sunday sermon and Vesper service followed, with solos and choir numbers enjoyed by faculty and students. Miss Price directed the vocal program as teachers hope future generations carry on such talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Lee
State University
Lee
Price
Missionary Report for San Saba Association 1919 1920
Missionary report covers Sept 1 1919 to June 1 1920 detailing Sunday schools prayer meetings and sermons. It lists churches with pastors and those without and notes new pastors Buchanan and Brazil joining the association. Also mentions a new trailer shop and local visitors in the Fairview area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba Baptist Association
Harkeyville
Bowser
Fairview
Wellsview
Flat Rock
Sims Creek
Wallace Creek
Wells
Vein
San Saba
Richland Springs
Pecano Grove
Algerita
Neal
Bethel
New Hope
Locker
Plainview
Hall
Holt
Fredonia
Elm Grove
Shiloh
Buchanan
Brazil
Doctor Cupid Says Love Helps Some Women
A prominent physician touts Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for worn out and nervous women, claiming it renews life and strength. An Evan Texas user testimonial says it regulated her functional disturbances, improved sleep, and boosted stamina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Doctor Pierce
United States
Evan
Texas
A Letter To My Daddy By Uncle Dick Sullivan
A nostalgic verse recalling a father's May death, a family of five children left in poverty, the mother’s grief, and the eldest son’s burden. The speaker cherishes his parents and foresees reunion in a hopeful afterlife, echoing a promise that he will see them again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Sullivan
Daddy
Dad
Mother
Reunion Notice for 41st Tom Green Brigade Held in Houston
The 41st annual reunion of the Tom Green Brigade will be in Houston Texas on June 93rd and 24th 1920 under Oran M Roberts Chapter U yp CG of the city. For lodging contact Commander vd Hall Bender Hotel Houston at once to receive quarters upon arrival. John G Rankin Cor Secy Gen F 5 Wade Brigade Com. Also includes an ad for RAT SNAP rodent killer with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by The Corner Drug Store and Qualls Hardware Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Green
Houston
Texas
Oran M. Roberts
U. Yp. CG
Vd. Hall
Bender
John G. Rankin
Cor
F. 5. Wade
Grasshopper Pest Arrives in Brady County
Reports in The Standard describe a new grasshopper pest invading cotton fields in the county. G V Gansel notes hoppers emerged from grass, initially barlike 1 4 inch, maturing to about 1 inch and wingless. Extent of spread unclear. nearby Coleman Democrat-Vuice mentions its appearance last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.V. Gansel
Coleman Democrat Vuice
Brady Standard
Brady Boasts Century Plant Ready to Bloom in Bryson Yard
A century plant in Chas Bryson’s south side yard stands about twenty feet tall, with a main stalk and clusters of yellow buds near the base. The plant, long grown from Emma Merwin’s original planting, is notable while a neighboring century plant shows no bloom. Neighbors recall the stalk appeared gradually and drew attention as it prepared to flower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Century
Chas
Bryson
Emma Merwin
Ornamental stalked plant with yellow blossoms described
A passage details a greenish young plant growing about a foot daily to 20 feet, with side branches growing at right angles and spiraling upward. The branches bear large flat yellow blossoms at the end, resembling lights on an ornamental lamp post.
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Sherwin Williams
Qualls Hardware Co
San Saba, Texas
Cherokee Junior College
San
Saba County
Missionary Report
W. H. Davis
Palace
North Side Square
Homer Kolb
Little J. C. Guyton, Jr
Ranger
Ike Watkins
Green’s Brigade
Century Plant
James J. Hill
Hill
THE
First National Bank
J. H. Bogard
Ellis
Austin
Mid-Texas Teachers Association
Appropriations
Supt
Brownwood
Dean
S. J. Harber
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
New Perfection Oil Cook
W. A. Martin's
E. T. Stobaugh
D. W. Gaddy
Greensboro
North Carolina
Methodist Protestant Churches
Atlanta
Purina
Purina Chicken
B. T. Rich
Grain and Feed
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