Dowling and 47 Texans Repulse Federal Armada at Sabine Pass
Lt. Richard Dowling and 47 Texan artillerymen held a mud fort and repulsed four Union warships with twelve hundred Federal troops. They captured about 350 prisoners and two gunboats, mounting thirteen heavy guns, in a decisive Sabine Pass victory.
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Sabine Pass
Texas
Jefferson Davis
Dowling
Richard Dowling
Texas Heavy Artillery
Confederate States of America
Waco's origins trace to Huaco and Comanche eras
The Huaco Indians signed a 1824 treaty with Stephen F. Austin, but Comanche forces ousted them in 1837. A city grew near the village site, adopting the name Waco, now a leading Central Texas city. The Brazos crossing and Indian Spring memorialized by Daughters of the American Revolution in 1917 mark the site near the Suspension Bridge.
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Stephen F. Austin
Waco
Texas
Daughters of the American Revolution
Brazos River
Monument to John H Reagan Stands in Palestine Texas
A large East Texas monument in Palestine honors John H Reagan with an inscription quoting his duty and rewards. It lists roles from 1845 to 1905 including Probate Judge Texas Legislator District Judge U S Congressman Confederate Congressmen Postmaster Confederate States Secretary of the Treasury Delegate to the Texas Constitutional Convention Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission and author of Memoirs of Secession and Civil War.
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Texas
Palestine
John H. Reagan
Reagan
U. S
Confederate States of America
Treasury
Confederate States
Texas Railroad Commission
Man Receives Praise For Completing Full Duty
A concise remark notes that the individual fulfilled all duties expected of him. The statement highlights steadfast service and personal integrity without detailing specific actions or context.
Ben Ficklin: Early Pony Express Pioneer and West Texas Namesake
Ben Ficklin was a key figure in establishing the Pony Express and carried California governor’s first message to Missouri. He died in 1870. The name titles a stage stand and Tom Green County’s first county seat near San Angelo. Ben Ficklin town was swept away by flood in 1882.
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Ben Ficklin
Pony Express
California
Missouri
Tom Green
Texas
San Angelo
Helena Texas Duel Defines a Colorful Past in Red
Helena with a history described as colorful and bloody centers on the Helena Duel where left hands were bound and knives used in disputes. The tale notes a two story courthouse and the phrase place where they talked things over before they lynched a man reflecting early out of court settlements.
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Helena
Texas
Marker honors Mackenzie era Cavalry at Spur Cemetery
In Spur Texas Dickens County a cemetery marker commemorates the 4th U S Cavalry under General R S Mackenzie from the 1870s. It notes the soldiers fought the Comanche with no hope of victory and faced death if captured. Scientists estimate Earth age between 3 and 4 billion years. Ocean age under 600 million years.
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Texas
R. S. Mackenzie
U. S. Calvary
Spur
Dickens County
Dawson Propane Co Prices and Oil Ad Beige Page
An advertising snippet lists CHAMPLIN HI V I Motor Oils DG HR at 5.90 per case and Dawson Propane Co offerings. The short classified ad markets fuel products with unit pricing and supplier names.
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Champlin
Dawson Propane Co
Imbibing By Boy 19 Ruled Out
Attorney General Wilson ruled that a 19 year old, though its disabilities were removed in district court, cannot drink alcohol in public. The opinion says removal applies to real estate and other matters for those over 21 and does not change liquor laws or eligibility for notary public.
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Austin
Wilson
Franklin L. Smith
Corpus Christi
Norman V. Suarez
TRF Basic Farming Demonstration At Van Alstyne
Texas Research Foundation runs a basic Renner farming system trial at Van Alstyne Grayson County with a March 28 sorghum plant on 13% acres. Dr C L Lundell notes 3 year rotation with wheat and cotton and soil improvements. Field day planned at Renner on May 16 with tours of experiments.
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Renner
Texas
Texas Research Foundation
van Alstyne
Grayson County
C. L. Lundell
L. D. Spence
Highway 75
Spence
Lundell
Foundation
North
Fannin
Hopkins
Delta
Red River
Navarro
Frank Grimes
Renner farm and pasture systems featured in conservation program
At 1 p m visitors can view Renner farming and pasture systems integral to the basic conservation program developed for the blacklands. The Awards Dinner at 6 p m will culminate with the presentation of the 1962 Hoblitzelle National Award in the Agricultural Sciences.
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Renner
Foundation
Blacklands
Hoblitzelle
Woman says mate refused to take bath in marriage dispute
Mrs. Joyce M. Soethebeer of Milwaukee, 20, testified yesterday and was granted a divorce from Kenneth Soethebeer, 23, who she said refused to bathe for six months, beat her on their Niagara Falls honeymoon, and refused to feed her for two weeks. She acknowledged much of the testimony though she claimed she “buttered it up a little bit.” The article also notes that during one session of Congress 46 000 bills and resolutions were introduced.
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Milwaukee
Joyce M. Soethebeer
Kenneth
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Soethebeer
Congress
Grayson County Candidate Profiles for Commissioner Precinct 2
Local candidate, Grayson County native from Hyde Park Denison, outlines career in gas and oil, construction, farming, and cattle raising. Vows full time commitment, road and bridge maintenance, businesslike county government, and support for the Big Mineral bridge. Paid political advertisement.
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Grayson County
Hyde Park
Denison
J. W. and
Elizabeth McKee
Hyde Park School
Denison High School
Camp Maxey
Paris
Texas
Bryan
M. K. Jones
West Crawford
Sooner Oil Company
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Iasy
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Insy
Tom Sears
Meade F. Griffin
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Hale
Potter
Griffin
Supreme Court
Pol
West Main Street
City Hall
Jack Thruston
Edwards Chevrolet Co
Hardwicke Gas
Joe W. Bartley
Penn
Emmet Penn
RCA Victor
Whitewright Gin
Gene’s Radio & TV
E. T. Sanderson
Paul Stephens
Johnson Jewelry & Appliance
Hoover
East Locust Street
Cunningham
Otto Cunningham
Stephens & Bryant
Hannah’s
H. H. Taylor
Guy Hamilton
Roy Talley
Lillie Gardner
Jetstream
Whipper - Clipper
Whipper-Clipper Co
Bonham, Texas
Johnson Jewelry & Appliances
East Main Street
Whitewright
Bells
Savoy
J. A
Hot) Alexander
Man Who
Grayson Bank Bldg
Sherman Ph
Bells, Texas
AL Korioth
AL Rorioth
Cooke & Grayson County
Pd. Pol
Friends of al Korioth
Mate
Linda Theatre
Whitewright, Texas
The
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Lawless
John Wayne
Ina Balin
Lee Marvin
Nehemiah Persoff
Minotaur
Crete
Bob Mathias
Rosanna Schiaffino
Alberto Lupo
Rick Battaglia
Comancheros
Elizabeth Gordon
Dixie
Katie Gordon
Carol Sue
Citizens National Bank
Sharon Ann
Bells School
Denison and
Hyde Park Presbyterian Church
Katy Railroad
Lone Star Gas Company
Edward
Houston
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