Bull Snakes Help Ranchman and Rattler Tale
A ranch story describes ranchman W. Bert Richardson feeding bull snakes to control rattlers. A field observation shows a bull snake overpowering and swallowing a rattler, illustrating a deadly struggle and a moral to not kill harmless snakes. Also notes on Palace Theatre showings with Artie Shaw, Lana Turner, and Dancing Co-Ed.
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W. Bert Richardson
Cterx
Rancamerville
Rattle
Rich
Mr. Richardson
Voice of Texas Reflections on Houston Will and Reading
Pierce Brooks notes General Sam Houston's will urging his children to study the Scriptures to avoid profane novels. The column cites Macaulay on preferring books to wealth and warns that losing enthusiasm is true bankruptcy. The piece blends historical text with moral counsel about literacy and culture.
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Austin
Sam Houston
Republic of Texas
Maculay
State considers creating agency to salvage idle Texas equipment
Waste is widespread in Texas with abandoned road machinery and neglected field gear across counties and farms. The legislature contemplates designating a state agency to prevent waste by salvaging and repurposing usable items to recover value and avoid losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
What a Life Starring Jackie Cooper at Palace Theatre
Teens face tough times in the Jackie Cooper film What a Life shown at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Cooper
Palace Theatre
A Happy Christmas greeting begs unity in the season
The writer declares Christmas as a time to forget disagreements and quarrels and to respond with a universal greeting of happiness, urging heartfelt unity beyond past disputes.
Dancing Co-Ed at Palace Theatre Sunday and Monday
MGM's swing era romance centers on a misplaced showgirl in Dancing Co-Ed. The Palace Theatre bills the lighthearted film for Sunday and Monday showings, highlighting music and dance numbers characteristic of the era.
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MGM
Palace Theatre
Women on stage draw crowds in Houston outing
Mr and Mrs Arno Wagener spent Sunday in Houston. Henry Joe Fietsam spent the weekend in Houston. There may not be a man in the whole picture yet it is all about men and that makes good entertainment. See The Women at the Palace Theatre.
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Arno Wagener
Houston
Henry Joe Fietsam
Palace Theatre
Prepare and Protect Your Car for Winter Hazards
A Western Auto associate urges drivers to inspect wind shield wipers, muffler, brakes, tires, and the fan belt to guard against winter hazards. Ensure your vehicle is ready for cold conditions at Western Auto.
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Western Auto Associate
Four UT debate figures attend Austin tournament
Mrs. Ola Garrett Miss Mae Rogge Miss Hertha Liebhafsky and the Debate Students attended the University of Texas Debate tournament in Austin on Saturday. Miss Rogge served as one of the judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Garrett
Mae Rogge
Hertha Liebhafsky
University of Texas
Austin
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Artie Shaw
Lana Turner
UCHR
Robertshaw
Wolters Bros.Co
Voice OF Texas
By Pierce Brooks
Tate
Shiner Farmers Co-Operative Gin & Mill Association
Shiner
Jimmy Hull
Ol Luers
Bort Line Co
Cuvero
7 UP
Rons and Friends
THE
Spirit OF the Season
Associa
C.G. Wellhausen&Co
the Quality Store
Phone No
Byer A
Epi EC
the Jumble Company
Humble Oil & Refining CO
Cole’s Theatre
Hallettsville
Joe Pavlu
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