Repaywoman for Site Where City Of Austin Now Stands
A bill introduced in the House by Representative Hull proposes restitution of 45000 dollars for 5004 acres of land condemned by the Republic of Texas to establish the capital at Austin. The land was owned by Mrs. Kate C. Sturgis of Houston whose father General T J Chambers held the grant. The title originated from a 1835 State of Coahuila grant for services as Superior Judge.
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Austin
Kate C. Sturgis
Houston
Republic of Texas
Hull
Sturgis
T. J. Chambers
Coahuila
Circuit of
Reduced rail fares announced for New Orleans reunion
Captain J. C. Witcher of Mildred Lee Camp No. 90 says railroads will offer reduced fares to New Orleans for the three day Confederate reunion on April 11 12 and 13. The plan likely provides straight one way fare with 1 cent per mile return. Adjutant J P Leslie will issue certificates to entitled individuals starting April 5.
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Sherman
J. C. Witcher
Mildred Lee
New Orleans
J. P. Leslie
U S Should March With France Into Ruhr Says Owsley
Alvin W. Owsley national commander of the American Legion told New York listeners that American troops should march with the French into the Ruhr to compel German reparations. He argued the French have as much right to march into Germany to collect indemnity as Germany did in 1871.
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New York
Ruhr
Alvin W. Owsley
American Legion
Germany
France
Refusal of 100000 Marks Offer to German Parents
Berlin reports that Dr Gruetzner Provincial President refused a 100000 marks offer from the French commander at Duesseldorf to the parents of the German girl killed by a French corporal's rifle. Advices state the German Government was represented in the decision.
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Berlin
Duesseldorf
Gruetzner
German Court Action Urged Over Duisburg Station Shooting
Dr Gruetzner recommends parents sue French authorities in German courts after a gun misfire at Duisburg railway station. The incident, witnessed by young girls, involved a French corporal who will face court martial. The amount of the sum cited equals 2.10 dollars at the present exchange.
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Gruetzner
Duisburg
Local Notes and Obituaries in Ely and Enterprise
Sickness runs through the community with Betty Bob Snodgrass improving. George McDonald of near Ector dies Feb 3 and is buried at Willow Wild Cemetery. Little Paulagene Harper dies Feb 4 and is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Other brief visits and family news from Ely and Orangeville areas.
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Betty Bob Snodgrass
Lee Hayes
Texarkana
George McDonald
Near
Ector
Willow Wild
Paulagene Harper
Jack Harper
Oak Hill Cemetery
Irene Brown
Fay
May Smith
Church at Enterprise Next Sunday Evening
A church announces services at Enterprise next Sunday and Sunday night with an open invitation to all residents to attend.
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Enterprise
Wire Removed From Neck Of Paris Woman
Paris Texas Feb 4 Mrs B B Sandlin wife of a Delta County farmer near Enloe complained of throat trouble after eating cake. Doctors could not explain the ailment until a specialist examined her and found a wire inch long lodged in her throat. The wire was removed without instruments.
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Paris
Texas
B. B. Sandlin
Delta County
Enloe
Americans Spend Big on Shoe Repairs in 1922
St Louis Feb 5 Americans spent more than 375000000 in 1922 for repairs to footwear a statement by L M Davis editor of a shoe trade publication. The shoe repair industry has a total investment of 100000000 in the country and there are more than 75000 shoe repair shops in the United States.
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St. Louis
L. M. Davis
Davis
United States
Davy Crockett Hero
Jim Lowry profiles Davy Crockett in the Honey Grove Signal, noting how each month honors a great man whose words and deeds earn lasting fame before fading from the scene.
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Jim Lowry
Honey Grove Signal
Davy Crockett and August Births in a Texas Memory
The author, born near Honey Grove, recalls Davy Crockett born August 17, 1786, linking shared Texas history. He notes August’s heat and pests, recalls Crockett’s march toward the Alamo, and contrasts past frugal living with present costs for basic needs like water.
Living Like Davy Yet Dreading His Fate
A resident laments rising local living costs and expresses relief at not following Davy’s path or fate. The speaker reflects on not needing to live as Davy did and hopes to avoid a similar death.
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Davy
Hard Luck Not Mine Says Ordered Man
A colonel consoles his cheerful colored orderly Sam who reports two family tragedies a brother killed in a railroad wreck and a wife injured in an automobile accident but insists those misfortunes are their hard luck, not his.
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Sam
Nassuh
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the Sun
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P. A. Short
W. J. Bryan
Tyler Commercial College
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Trio Music Company
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Bells
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Sun Office
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ELY and Enterprise
Will Rice
Orangeville
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Canaan
Mrs. McCoy
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Tire Sale
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Miles
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