Bluebonnets and Texas lore from Marlin to Nacogdoches
Reading notes celebrate Texas bluebonnets as the state flower and the annual Marlin Bluebonnet Festival with photographers visiting from across the nation. They recount Jefferson’s river port decline after a 1874 Red River barrier removal, Adolphus Sterne’s Alcalde era home in Nacogdoches, Neches Indians and Mission San Francisco de los Neches, plus Smiley Texas hot water heaters delivering cold showers.
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Texas
Marlin
Falls County
Jefferson
New Orleans
Red River
Cypress Bayou
Alto
Cherokee County
East Texas
Rusk
Neches
San Francisco de Los Neches
Smiley
Gonzales County
South
Richmond Honors Fighting Secretary of War Lamar
A statue in Richmond Texas honors Mira beau Buonaparte Lamar famed Secretary of War and educator advocate who helped secure a public endowment for Texas schools. He served as Republic of Texas leader and cavalry commander at San Jacinto, shaping education policy.
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Richmond
Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar
Texas
Houston
Lamar
Cavalry
San Jacinto
Republic of Texas
Texas Capitol Stands Tall and Notable in Austin
The Texas State Capitol in Austin rises higher than any other state capitol and offers unique details on every visit. Explore the domed granite building and its specially crafted door hinges and inlaid flooring. Nearby Gonzales features an unusual weather vane atop the firehouse gleaming to all observers.
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Texas State Capitol
Austin
Capitol Building
Washington, D. C
Capitol
Bank Report of Condition and Sworn Statement 1961
A bank reports its condition with deposits breakdown including demand deposits and government deposits, totaling 1 905 83 in liabilities and capital. The document lists pledged assets and signs by cashier Leila Harter and notary with a 1961 date.
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United States
I. Leils Harter
Leila Harter
Gold-plated copper longhorn weather vane launched as T41 brand
A weather vane crafted from gold plated copper mirrors the Texas longhorn in size and weight. The 2000 pound vane is mounted to face the wind, echoing the historic travel of longhorns from Gonzales along the Chisholm Trail, linking tradition with the T41 line.
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Gonzales
Chisholm Trail
Health Department Records Show Texas Nursing Homes Outnumber Men
State Health Department end records report almost 13 000 elderly Texans live in licensed nursing homes and convalescent care facilities. Homes for the aged meet standards comparable to or higher than those in other states under the home licensing law effective since 1953.
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Texas
State Health Department
State Department of Health
The
Suiraing
Hornburg
Home Town Talk Adds Light Touch to Local Notices
In a breezy column a reader notes Homer’s busy schedule and plans for public service in Alpine. The page also remarks on a televised violinist explaining fine arts, and a humorous aside about moving a viola or playing the cat instead.
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Homer
Alpine
Rover’s Deadly Defense: Texas Court Upholds Killing Dog
A Great Dane attacked a Cocker Spaniel and threatened a child near Brown’s yard. Brown fatally struck Rover to protect the child. the court ruled he acted lawfully to prevent harm. The owner sought damages but lost.
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ROVER
Mr. Brown
Brown
Legal note on dog killing rights in trespass and defense
The text states owners may not kill a dog merely for trespass or a fight with their dog. It allows killing only if necessary to protect your dog from death or serious harm or to protect yourself or others from harm. It condemns killing solely for dislike of barking and notes the court opinion weight amid the Chicago context.
Mrs Carter hosts forty women with visitors from Bryan
Mrs Dale Carter hosts a gathering with forty women in attendance. Visitor Mrs Henry Ross of Bryan recently returned from four years in East Pakistan shares remarks on driving prudence and a lecture on virtue and integrity.
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Henry Ross of
Bryan
East Pakistan
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Buffalo Clover Festival
Nacogdoches
Adolphus Sterne
Sam Houston
Weatherford
Holland’s Lake
Fort Worth
George McCloskey
Parker County
Magee-Gutierrez
James Long
Security State Bank
State Bank No
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