Porter Church Notes and Local Happenings
A community letter from Porter Church reflects on health, thefts, emergency currency jokes, and holiday humor. It mentions neighboring losses of hens and hay, a Sunday school under Prof. S. M. Owens with Lizzie Pace as secretary, and local visits from residents like W. Anderson, Floyd Williams, James Robinson, and the Williams and Laughlin families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Downey
Mr. Annip
Austin
Grant
Sherman
Sheriden
Union Army
Union
Alaska
S. M. Owens
Lizzie Pace
James Robinson
Josie Pace
Vida Williams
Misses Laughlin
Make Your Local Newspaper Your Mail Order Catalogue
Advertising experts urge country merchants to turn local newspapers into full catalogues showing every item in stock with price. Compare city mail order methods, emphasize price and illustration, and avoid mere signage. Improve street lighting and town life to boost trade and curb indolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Merchant
Letter from Luther Truett to Father on 85th Birthday
Luther Truett of McKinney Texas writes a heartfelt birthday tribute to his father C L Truett praising a long life of service to country and family. He credits his parents for his own success and expresses hope for many more years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Truett
Luther
McKinney
Collin County
Birthday Blessing From Luther
A loving birthday message from a son named Luther wishes the recipient many happy returns and longer days ahead, expressing hope for increasing happiness with each future birthday.
Leonard Defeats Carlisle on Local Diamond
Leonard bowl team defeated the Carlisle team of Whitewright 10 to 7 Monday afternoon. Errors were numerous on both sides though several good plays were made. Roy Cooper pitched for Leonard with few hits off him. A fairly good crowd witnessed the game, including several fans from Whitewright. The Leonard team shows a strong lineup this season and promising games ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Carlisle
Whitewright
Roy Cooper
Leonard Graphic
Hog Contest Draws Over Two Thousand Entries
More than two thousand contestants entered the hog raising class at the Texas Industrial Congress this year. Open to boys and girls aged ten to twenty, the first prize is 200 dollars for the hog judged best on butcher's criteria, cost and feeding. The event specifies hogs under twelve months old by November 1, 1915. Second prize 150 dollars and third prize 100 dollars accompany 550 dollars set aside for exceptional records as awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Industrial Congress
Committee On Awards
Also Mentioned on This Page
First National Bank
W. ©. Anderson
Chapel Hill
Lee Williams
Mr. Samples
Ely
Floyd Williams
Annie
Fletcher Williams
G. D. Bennett
Savoy
S. B. Williams
U.S
Sae Girdiba
Aakinkuor Bank
Planters National Bank
Glidewell
S.A. Glidewell
McKinney, Texas
Dixon & Hayter
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