Travelogue of a Lone Westward Journey to Seattle
A traveler recounts a summer 1929 road trip from Los Angeles to Seattle via San Francisco and Portland. He notes 495 miles to San Francisco, 600 miles to Portland, visits to Longview and Aberdeen, and a Seattle arrival with Mt Rainier, Camp Lewis, and a snowbound journey. Highlights include a 22 mile boat ride, University and Market explorations, and observations on Washington roads funded by gasoline tax. The writer plans to visit Vancouver and Yellow Stone Park, hinting at further dispatches to Gazette readers.
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Seattle
Washington
The
Gazette
Los Angeles
Golden Gate City
San Francisco
Gateway
Uncle Sam
Chinatown
Portland
Long View
Long Bell
U. S
Garbade Lumber Co
Aberdeen
Uncle Sams Quarters
Camp Lewis
Mt Rainier
Paradise Inn
Mr. Rainier
Pacific Coast
California
Vancouver B. C
Yellow Stone Park
To The Farmers Car Lots Shipped Cattle Sale Date
Farmers car lots with cattle sheep and hogs will be shipped Monday August fifth. Anyone with items to ship must notify Leo Hubner Frank Tassler Jr or Herman Caka six days before the shipping date.
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Leo Hubner
Frank Tassler Jr
Herman Caka
Methodist Church Preaching and Conferences Schedule
G T Gibbons pastor announces next Sunday July 14 preaching at 11 A M with no evening service. The third Quarterly Conference will be held at 3 P M at Weimar. Several other conferences share the hour. He plans to travel to Garwood afterward to assist in a meeting.
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Weimar
Garwood
For Sale 1928 Chevrolet Cabrolet in Beautiful Condition
A 1928 Chevrolet Cabrolet offered by Smith Motor Company of Gonzales Texas. The car is described as in beautiful condition and looks like a new car with an extra tire mounted in the Fender well and many extras.
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Chevrolet
Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
Emmanuel Lutheran to Hear Rev Gummelt Next Sunday
Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites all to hear Rev. F. Gummelt of Halletts ville preach next Sunday morning at 10 30 o clock. Everyone welcome.
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F. Gummelt of
Hallettsville
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
1925 Whippet Cabrolet for trade or cash sale
Convertible coupe roadster in superb condition. Will trade for a different make or sell cheap for cash.
Contractor disclaims debt for purchases without written order
Notice to all merchants and vendors that I. S. I. Vann, contractor, will not be responsible for any purchases made by my employees unless authorized by a signed printed order form. Signed S. F. Vann. 27-6t.
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I. S
Twin Boys Born to Two Families in Local Area
Sunday births to Mr and Mrs Frank Culak brought twin boys named Adolph and Reuben while Tuesday births to Mr and Mrs Ples Helms produced twin boys named Ples Jr and Joseph V all reported by the Moulton Eagle and listing the parents and birth dates June 30 and July 2.
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Frank Culak
Adolph
Reuben
Ples Helms
Ples, Jr
Joseph V.— Moulton Eagle
Signal Honor Bestowed Upon Senator Russek
Senator Gus Russek of Schulenburg is chosen president pro tem of the Texas State Senate. The Weimar Mercury notes he is one of South Texas' outstanding statesmen and one of the brainiest and most able members, with friends deeming the honor merited.
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Gus Russek
Schulenburg
South Texas
Texas State Senate
Russek
Senate
Weimar Mercury
Late 1927 Nash Coupe Seeks Quick Sale in Gonzales
Used Nash coupe from late 1927, sage brush green Duco finish, extra good rubber and shock absorbers, offered at a bargain price. Terms. list says Gonzales Texas.
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Nash
Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
Judge Motis Addresses Insurance Body At Temple
Yoakum attorney Judge E. J. Motis returned from a three day central Texas trip with Mrs. Motis and daughter Mrs. Hyacinthe C. Dobbs and grandson Jerry Dobbs. The visit covered Austin Georgetown Taylor Granger and Temple where Motis spoke to more than 200 delegates of the Farmer's Mutual Insurance Company in Temple during a three day session. The insurer serves Lavaca and surrounding counties with a 6000 member base.
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E. J. Motis
Yoakum
Central Texas
Motis
Hyacinthe C. Dobbs
Jerry Dobbs
Austin
Georgetown
Taylor
Granger
Temple
Wm Grant Returns Home From Dallas and San Antonio Trip
Wm Grant is back home after a vacation that included stops in Dallas and San Antonio. He reports enjoying the sights and plans to resume daily routines soon.
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Wm Grant
Dallas
San Antonio
City Administration Hosts Smokers for Shiner Volunteer Fire Dept
The City administration held a smoker Friday night in the former Mittanek building. Mayor Runk served as master of ceremonies praising Shiner’s volunteer fire crew and the city’s sanitary sewer progress. About 40 guests attended and lauded the hospitality.
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Shiner
Mittanek
Wm. Macha
Post Office Cafe
Runk
Fire Department
Ed Herder
Rank
City of Shiner
1929 Ford A four door sedan for sale or trade
Very little used 1929 Ford model A four door sedan offered at a substantial discount. Fully equipped with standard features and ready for immediate use. Willing to trade for a Touring or Roadster model.
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Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
Two Young Men Bonded in Hallttsville Death Case
Hallettsville Texas June 30 Will and Joe Schulte two young men arrested in connection with the death of Rudy Opera who died from knife wounds received at a dance at Wiedhall nine miles west of Hallettsville last Monday night have been released on bonds of 2500 each to await action of Lavaca county district court grand jury at the fall term Opera died a few minutes after being slashed.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Will
Joe Schulte
Rudy Opera
Wiedhall
Lavaca
Opera
Car Trade Offer for 1927 Ford Sedan in Maroon Finish
A 1927 Ford four door sedan with full equipment and a new maroon duco finish is offered in extra good condition with a nearly new casing. Trade possible for a roadster or touring model.
Youth killed at Cuero in storm accident
Cuero, June 29. Walter Noll, 18, a Cuero boy and Texas A and M student, died at noon Saturday from injuries after a storm Friday night. Electrocuted while trying to restring trial wires for his radio amid tangled lines at his mother’s home. Despite five hours of artificial respiration by Central Power and Light workers, he could not be saved.
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Cuero
Walter Noll
Texas A. & M
Noll
Pauline Noll
Richter Market Offers Cheese and Cold Lunch Meats
Everything you need in cheese and cold lunch meats. Also hot barbecue and sausage. Richter Market. 383tf
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Richter Market
1927 Chevrolet Coupe on Two Tone Duco Finish
A 1927 Chevrolet Coupe offered with two tone Duco finish and brand-new Goodyear casings. Motor described as in perfect shape. Terms of cash.
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Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
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Dewaneen
Wolters Brothers Company
Methodist Church
G. T. Gibbons
Smith Motor Company of
Gonzales, Texas
Hawk Brand
Wolters Brothers CO
Senator Russek
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