Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto Remembered
On Thursday the twenty first, the eighty fifth anniversary of the San Jacinto battle was marked. Santa Anna led the Mexican army in the march from the Alamo to Houston’s main Texas force, but Texans under General Sam Houston held firm and won. The Mexicans suffered heavy losses and Santa Anna was captured, securing Texas independence.
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Texas
Santa Anna
Alamo
Sam Houston
Houston
Truett Offered Washington Church Pastorate
Dallas April 19 Dr George W Truett pastor of the First Baptist Church Dallas has been offered the pastorate of the Baptist Church in Washington where President Harding worships He says he has not decided whether to accept the post
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George W. Truett
First Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Washington
Harding
Sawed-Off Shotguns Used on Germans Will Defend Post Offices
Washington reports post offices will arm with sawed-off shotguns and .45 revolvers formerly used by American troops in France to deter mail robbers. Post Office Department says trained staff will defend valuable mail and push for harsher penalties for robbers.
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France
Berlin
Post Office Department
War Department
Congress
Thrift quip sparks cobweb humor in Pelican quote
A humorous quote from Pelican features a co-ed remark about toes and stockings, playful thrift store banter, and a light mood about footwear. The line mocks fashion norms and thrift shop wit in a cheeky, period-voice style.
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Pelican
History and characteristics of women told in myth
A myth explains the creation of woman by Twashtrai using many natural images. The tale follows man’s repeated pleas to return or reclaim her as he debates life with and without her. In the end Twashtrai rejects further requests, leaving man to manage his fate.
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Twashtrai
Man
Twashrai
Bright Sayings of Children item about aunt and dog
A Chicago Tribune humor column recounts a child's remark about an aunt who, mourning her shepherd dog Shep, adopted a puppy. The next day Artie visits and reports Aunt Imma is so lonely for Shep that she has started another dog.
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Chicago Tribune
Artie
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Shep
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Revived in Massachusetts
Boston hosts Patriots' Day events reviving Paul Revere and William Dawes, with riding contingents splashed by mud reenacting the alarm across Middlesex County. The riders proceed toward Lexington, echoing the historic ride that preceded the shot heard around the world, climaxing on the Lexington green with minute men gathered early on April 19, 1775.
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Lexington
Paul Revere
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Community Notes From ELY AND ENTERPRISE Area
John Lewis and children visited his sister near Pitot Grove Sunday. M R Smith and wife were Bonham visitors. Haggard filled his regular appointment at Marvin Sunday. Earl and Noah Hopkins of near Trenton visited here. J A Robbins visited in Whitewright. Earl Reed of Savoy attended Sunday night. Protracted meeting begins at Enterprise on the second Sunday in July conducted by Bro Gentry of Lueder Texas.
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John Lewis
Tom Whitworth
Pitot Grove
M. R. Smith
Bonham
Bro. Haggard
Marvin
Earl
Noah Hopkins
Trenton
J. A. Robbins
Whitewright
Earl Reed
Savoy
Enterprise
Bro. Gentry
Lueder
Texas
Bro
Gentry Returns as Church Pastor to Welcoming Community
Gentry, formerly pastor of the church, is welcomed back by many friends as he returns to lead the congregation. The return signals a warm reunion and renewed community ties for the parish.
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Gentry
Chaminade Club Holds Regular Meeting in School Auditorium
The Chaminade Club met April 15 in the school auditorium for a brief business session and discussion of upcoming activities. Members reviewed plans and roles for ongoing projects and civic engagement.
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Chaminade Club
For Sale Plants Cabbage Sweet Potato Tomato Pepper
J. K. Magers offers cabbage sweet potato tomato and pepper plants for sale in a column notice. Contact details not provided.
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J. K. Magers
P. A. Short
Program items list music studies and reports
The article lists study items and authors including Life of Chopin by Marjorie Holland Chopin's Composition by Mary Johnson Piano solos by Elizabeth Groves Margaret McMurry Lucile Giles Mildred Holcomb Relda Chumbley Paper on Opera by Katherine Vaughn plus a question box and a report on practice hours.
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Chopin
Marjorie Holland
Mary Johnson
Elizabeth Groves
Margaret McMurry
Lucile Giles
Mildred Holcomb
Relda Chumbley
Katherine Vaughn
The Thief in the Night Burglary Moment
A man remarks on his partner's warning about burglars in the house as he dresses, noting the tension of a nighttime intrusion. The scene captures suspicion and anxious reaction to a perceived crime in progress.
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U. S
Bravery and Lost Money Turned by a Witty Exchange
A husband explains his money vanished after sleep. His wife retorts that bravery might have saved the coins if he had shot the thief, but he would have become a widower. She returns half the money, ending the exchange with a cautious wink.
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad for Tonic
An advertise ment claims poor blood and stomach distress signal worm infestation. Regular use of GROVE S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for two to three weeks will enrich the blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic to the whole system. Nature will then dispel the worms and the child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
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Grove
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