Texans in Brief from Texas Towns and Counties
A roundup of Texas incidents and notes: mid dogs killed in Mineola. church plans for Temple. horse-kicking injuries near Ennis. new uniforms for the Stockman's Band at Colorado City. stenographer J. B. Chattin found dead in Greenville. Dallas building accident injuring Joe Lucas. cornerstone laid for Waco auditorium. Frank Wiler injured in Dallas fall. Dr. W. B. Mack broken leg near Longview. Thomas R. Taylor dies near Sherman. Charles Elmendorf kills a large campus between Fort Stockton and Alpine. Mrs. Blake hosts Rathbone Sisters in McKinney. Rhoda Cross dies at 99 in Stephenville. Lake Gibbons capacity estimated at 115 million gallons. J. A. Arnold dies from horse injuries near Roanoke. ex-attorney general Carr’s remains move to Longmont. four boys plead guilty to whiskey theft in Sherman. Rev. C. P. Bridewell accepts Atlanta pastorate. telegram from Vera Cruz notes drowning of Fred G. oR in San. Casimer Arocha buried and injured in San Antonio gravel pit collapse. Hynson Springs sold to Shreveport interests. El Paso gravel pit finds well-preserved ancient skeleton. W. H. Russell’s son injured at Coppell. E. B. Fisher transferred to Tyler with Cleburne manager reassigned. Eureka Banana co owners to continue via Galveston amid banana trust denials. R. L. Timmins monument unveiling at Waxahachie cemetery draws about 1000. E. T. Harding shot near Trevat buried near Moscow. L. C. Harding wounded.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Fred G
San
San Antonio
Casimer Arocha
el Paso
Pastures and Crops Flourish Across Texas Statewide
Reports from multiple counties show favorable growing conditions. Wheat oats and corn thrive around McKinney and Jack County, vegetables and fruits such as strawberries near Alvin and grapes and watermelons in Runnels County. Cattle movements include shipments to Bridgeport and the Indian Territory while Cuba’s sugar and tobacco crops show strong prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Cooke County
Colorado City
Indian Territory
Kansas
Novel wedding bridesmaids violet muff bouquets in London
A London wedding features bridesmaids with violet velvet muffs topped by natural violet bouquets for a fresh effect. Other ideas include pale pink satin muffs with pink rose trails. A photo of a young beauty prompts a light exchange, while a Ladies' Home Journal note urges water over powder for skin care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lapland Race to Marriage Tradition
In Lapland a man must race the woman he wishes to wed. The girl starts one third of the distance ahead and can win easily. If she approves of the match she lets the man catch her and win, thereby claiming him as her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Jamison
Jove
Tam
Lapland
Women Who Earn Their Living Flock to Pinkham Advice
A column showcases women in strenuous work life seeking relief through Lydia E. Pinkham’s Blood Purifier and Vegetable Compound. Letters from Miss Nancis Shore of Florence Colorado and Miss Polty Frame of Meade Kansas describe relief from womb trouble, irregular periods, and ovarian pain after following the remedy’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss PoLty Frame
Meade
Kan
Mrs. Pinkham
Cora Watrous
R. Z. C. Watrous
Clarion St
Bradford
Watrous
Williams
Happiness Roadways and the Crowd of Guides
A reflective line notes that the pursuit of happiness faces many cross roads and scarce guidance. It suggests confusion and the challenge of finding clear direction in a crowded journey.
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Mineola
Temple
New Presbyterian Church
L. M. Richmond
Ennis
Stockman’s Brass Band
J. B. Chattin
Greenville
Dallas
Joe Lucas
The
Odd Fellows
Waco Auditorium
Frank Wiler
W. B. Mack
Longview
Thomas R. Taylor
Grayson County
Sherman
Charles Elmendorf
Grip
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Rhoda Cross
Erath County
Stephenville
Lake Gibbons
Paris
J. A. Arnold
Roanoke
Carr
Colorado
Mineral Wells
Longmont
Col
C. P. Bridewell
Fort Worth
First Presbyterian Church
Atlanta, Ga
W. H. Russell
Coppell
Tarrant County
E. B. Fisher
Telephone Exchange
Cleburne
Tyler
Hart
Eureka Banana Company
United Fruit Company
Banana Trust
Galveston
R. L. Timmins
Woodmen of the World
E. T. Harding
Trevat
Trinity County
Moscow
L. C. Harding
Mullen
Texarkana
Taylor County
McKinney
Mexia
Lamar County
Clay County
Jack County
R. H. McNatt
S. D. Howard
Quanah
I. M. Doble
Wades
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
Bridgeport
3. T
Dallas County
Garland
Runnels County
Rockport
T. J. Runnels
San Angelo
Tow Cowley
Crow's Nest
Tom Green County
Jas. McGloin
Hebronville
Mexico
Laredo
Hoebs
Alvin
Claud Snow
Bertram
Houston
C. L. Snow
Messrs
Perry
Cuba
Fred D. Underwood
General Ria
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Rudyard
Kipling
Cook
Raymond
Rudyard Kipling
Supolio
DR. Moffett
Gandy Catrartic
A. B. Lacey
Washington
Thompson
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Ozarks
Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs
Dantare
W. S. Keenan
Buckingham’s
All & Co
Nashua
Nhl
Dr. Purdy
Tex
SELMA
ALCS
UDRUS
U. S
Canada
van Vleet-Mansfield Druc CO
Memphis
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