Interscholastic League adopts 18 year old age rule
The State executive committee approved an 18 year old age rule effective Sept 1 1986 for all contests. It aims to simplify rules and ensure high school students can participate in educational competition. The panel also added one co participant to girls tennis doubles and an alternate to singles, and approved junior tennis in county meets for 1985 86. Junior reclaimers were advanced to regional competition for the next school year.
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Bedichek
Texas
New York
Hemphill County Touts Durable Subirrigated Gardens
Historical notes show Hemphill County testing subirrigated gardens with satisfactory results but limited durability. Last year County Agricultural Agent H M Cantrell oversaw tile relief garden installations that proved very successful. This year 16000 feet of concrete tile have been made and laid in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphill
H. M. Cantrell
Texas promises and perils for emigrants in 19th century letter
The writer discusses health, family well being, and settling disputes over a Big River claim. He touts Texas as a promising cotton and sugar country with abundant crops livestock and provisions. Yet he warns emigrants face high costs and labor shortages as they seek land and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.jones
Reed
Avas
Toustan
Texas
Odd animal creation and opportunities in new country
A fragmentary letter describes an aardvark like creature and its bizarre features, then shifts to advice about moving to a new country. It mentions hardships for newcomers, offers opportunity for business in a new land, and invites friends to visit Texas, with names like John Perry and Mrs. Perry referenced.
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John Perry
Peach Point Plantation and James F. Perry in Texas History
The Peach Point Plantation, home to Mrs. James F. Perry and sister of Stephen F. Austin, is explored through university archives. Reminiscences describe a cotton and sugar operation, a detailed plantation layout, and daily Christian routines. A 1839 Perry letter to Great MelGrandy Jr. notes long absences due to business and an apology for delayed correspondence.
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Brazoria County
Texas
Abner J. Strobel
Peach Point Plantation
James F. Perry
Stephen F. Austin
Peach Point
Freeport
Angleton
University
Quintana
Great MelGrandy, Jr
Potosi
Missouri
Ex-Husband Walks In On Honeymoon
William G. Schuster testified in Oakland that ten days after he married Dorothy Fitzgerald Schuster a former husband walked in during the honeymoon. The judge granted the annulment after Schuster claimed he did not know of his wife’s prior marriage and divorce.
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Oakland
Cal
Dorothy Fitzgerald Schuster
William G. Schuster
Schuster
Dorothy
TI. W. Harris
Caldwell Nek profits from 431.16 with 183 hens in April
Mrs Walter Duewall of Burleson County reports to G C King that Caldwell Nek earned 431.16 in April from 183 hens. She says hens laid 318 dozen eggs selling for 58.70 and three chickens sold for 1.50 total receipts 60.20. Expenses include 1100 pounds mash at 20.46 and 400 pounds grain at 8.60 totaling 29.05.
The Story of Cotton in Collingeworth County
This installment outlines cotton’s rise as a dominant factor in Collingeworth County over 84 years, defining its vast impact from battlefield needs to everyday goods. It notes the cotton gin and spinning mill as turning points and mentions cotton’s broad influence on industry and society.
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Thia
King Cotton
Collingeworth County
Honeanda
Alton
Hbre
Ee Thia
Bumaa
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Toreador
U. S
Madrid
Los Annypelon
City Humane Department
Aaa
Vemericn
Bronx
Zeo
Texas History Series
Ford Dealers
Ford
Fords
Y.C.C
Thorized Ford Dealers
Nash
van Cleve Laboratories
Wellington
Crate
la Valliere
Nate
Ilperwar
Ofan
Usted Belate
Dodsonville
Steve Owens
L.A
Scott & Wesson
Farmer's ‘Cash
Monroe Gery
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