Travels of a Legendary Soldier Writer in the West
The veteran author recounts West history from Cripple Creek to Virginia City and Tonopah. He names camps, miners strikes, famed figures like Silver Dollar Tabor and Texas episodes, from Beaumont to the Mexican border, and recalls Pancho Villa adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Owriter
West
Tabor
Treadwood
Sure Shot
Stim
Hank
Dec McCall
Jana
Poker Alice
Preach
Til
Bat. Matterson
Will Bill
Jack
Texas
Lone Star
Lucas
Beaumont
Ranger
Breckenridge
Burkburnet
Mexia
Powell
Conroe
Refugio
Wanderer Tells of Roaring World War Schemes and Roosevelt
The piece presents Jack Lloyd describing global conflicts and upcoming wars, naming nations and leaders, and predicting Great Power clashes over oil and resources. It recounts his World War era service, admiration for Roosevelt and CCC achievements, and claims about mining, agriculture, and banking shifts under the New Deal era.
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Dock
Vou
England
China
Japan
Russia
France
United States
Jack
Franklin BD
Roosevelt
Rio Grande
Arizona
Miami
Guegenheim
Anaconda
Lloyd
Hoover
Ack
Franklin D
Hearst
White House
Texas
Wellington
Thompson
Goodnight
Moon
Trench Mouth Infections Widespread During War
Historical health bulletin explains Vincent’s infection or trench mouth as a highly infectious gum and throat disease spread by direct contact and contaminated eating utensils. It notes mild forms exist but can become severe or fatal, emphasizes mouth hygiene, prompt dental or medical consultation, and early treatment to curb progression.
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John W. Brown
State To Build Projects Spread Across Counties
State construction programs list multiple funded projects in Carson, Motley, Hutchinson and Childress counties. Works include reshaping base and sealing asphalt on Highways 188 and 28 totaling 28.9 miles, bridge jetties on Canadian River and Prairie Dog Town Fork bridges, with firms H B Zachry Co and Willner Jettie Corp cited and totals from 1,593 to 78,412 dollars.
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Carson
Cole & Braden
Amarilla
Motley
Hickens
Matador
White Flat
Iren Floyd County
H. B. Zachry Co
Laredo
Hutchinson
Canadian River Bridge
Killner Jetties Corp
Topeka
Kans
Childress
Prairice Dog Town Fork Bridge
Willner Jettie Corp
Old Timersonly settlers plan private reunion after parade
Old Timersonly settlers and immediate families may attend a gathering after the parade. The reunion is separate from Wellington centennial events honoring pioneers and will be dismissed in the afternoon to view activities planned for their entertainment.
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Wellington
Samnorwood Revival Hopes For Record Congregation
Samnorwood’s revival program continues with plans to secure an outstanding speaker as preacher. The church aims to hold one of the best revivals ever in the Samnorwood section, promising strong attendance and renewed community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samnorwood
Dusty storms spark memories in Tyler residents
In Tyler several people recall the Panhandle dust events, noting limited knowledge of the region and describing themselves as curiosities amid unfamiliar weather lore and shared recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Panhandle
Douglas
Russian Hounds at Ranch Guard Lineage and Losses
The article recalls the long tradition of a large guard pack at a western ranch. For years a fighting mix of Russian wolf and English stag hounds protected the range from predators. In recent years the old pack was disposed of and the plunder increased.
LILLIE By Lynn M. Humphrey
Mrs O Bartlett visited for a while Saturday morning with Mrs M. Dr Mowe. Miss Doris Fults of Vernon is spending the weekend with Lynn.
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O. Bartlett
Sermons and Visits Highlight Sunday Revival Parish Notes
Humphrey and Rev Lamb of Providence preached a Sunday sermon while Rev Lollar arrived Sunday afternoon to lead revival services. Local families and relatives, including the Hell and Duckworths, Woodrow Wilson of Aberdeen, and the Bells, hosted and visited each other across several evenings. Vernon and Wellington guests plus Salt Park and Wellington connections marked the week’s social gatherings in a small community.
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Adventrer Sestins
Wanderer
Virkt
Ander
Bown
Nicartiun
Sane
Ding
Ouha
Italy
White Legion
Adruwa
Rough Riders
Lord Kitchener
Tolstoi
Legion of Death
Fash Druyl
Himaelf
Shamrock
Houston
Lewis Brothers Hardware
Lillie
Lynn M. Humphrey
Folger’s Coffee
del Monte
California
Hibbard
Tne
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