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- [Clipping Saying the Goodnight Ranch is for Sale]
- Newspaper clipping from Amarillo, Texas, informing the public that the Charles Goodnight Ranch is up for sale. The article goes on to detail the ranch and its history.
- [Clipping: The Big Floods]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about one of the worst floods in Abilene history, including a drawing of Abilene showing the flood area. There is also a small additional article about the runoff effects of the flood.
- [Clipping: 2 More City Bus Schedules Listed]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about changes to the Abilene city bus schedule.
- [Clipping: 22 'Problem' Streets Due Paving; Lake Study Set]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the development and improvement of roads in Abilene, Texas. A photo of the new Abilene city hall is included.
- [Clipping: 2nd Bootlegging Conviction Would Be Felony Offense]
- Newspaper clipping about the two bills Truett Latimer is co-sponsoring concerning the law enforcement of bootlegging.
- [Clipping: A Dying Mason's Legacy]
- Newspaper clipping with an article about a dying Mason giving life advice to his children. Partial articles and ads are visible on the back.
- [Clipping about the New Sunset Motor Lines Building]
- Newspaper clipping about the new Sunset Motor Lines building.
- [Clipping: Among A. and M. Men]
- Newspaper clipping reporting an update on the lives of several graduates of A&M.
- [Clipping: Booth Tarkington Story]
- Newspaper clipping of a partial story involving Booth Tarkington.
- [Clipping: Brannan 'Playing President,' Senator Tells Grain Probers]
- Newspaper clipping about Senator Williams' remarks on the Secretary of Agriculture's, Mr. Brannan, recent actions. There is another clipping titled 'Area Highway Bids Tabulated' about the bids tabulated by the state Highway Department.
- [Clipping: Cartoon]
- Newspaper cartoon clipping of a man pointing to a gun on the wall while saying to another man, "Yep, every notch in thet gun means a daughter married off!"
- [Clipping: Ceremony Feb. 13 At New City Hall]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about an open house ceremony for Abilene's city hall opening.
- [Clipping: City Bus Schedule Listing]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about changes to the Abilene city bus schedule.
- [Clipping: Colorful Dream]
- Newspaper clipping of an artist's rendering of plans for Abilene's City Hall, including a description of the project.
- [Clipping: Count-Down Light Sales Set in 24 Eastern States]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the installation of count-down lights at traffic intersections in Abilene, Texas, including a photograph of the lights' inventor with Abilene's G. C. Montague and Bill Campbell.
- [Clipping: Crepe Myrtle Is Memorial Flower]
- Newspaper clipping reporting that the town of Big Spring has chosen the Crepe Myrtle plant as its living memorial for World War II veterans. A partial ad for Venetian blinds is visible on the reverse side of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Fifty Free Dollars]
- Newspaper clipping of a photograph with the title "Fifty Free Dollars." It shows a couple to the left of the image, with the man laughing and the woman smiling. They both look at a man on the right, who is holding a microphone attached to a stand and looking back at them. Under the image is a short description of the event taking place; It explains that the couple (Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tiffany) won $50 on the radio quiz show, '"Break the Bank." The man to the right is an announcer named Bud Collyer.
- [Clipping: Here's What Happens]
- Newspaper clipping of a brief article about a photograph of Abilene after a major flood, included with the article.
- [Clipping: Judicial Changes Recommended by Joint Committee]
- Newspaper clipping of the article, "Judicial Changes Recommended by Committee," subtitled "Abolition of Number of Courts is Advised by Legislative Body." The article discusses the report of the joint committee to propose judicial redistricting and lists the proposed changes, including abolishing criminal district courts, creating five district courts and altering the jurisdictions of 41 courts.
- [Clipping: Latimer Elected By Lueders Exes]
- Newspaper clipping about the election of Truett Latimer as the president of the Lueders Students Association.
- [Clipping: Latimer Wins By Big Margin]
- Newspaper clipping about Truett Latimer's incumbent win as the 84th District's State Representative.
- [Clipping: Lattimer's Stand Is Difficult To Defend]
- Newspaper clipping about Truett Latimer's stance on the proposed constitutional amendment to increase the salary of legislators and increase the number of legislative sessions to once a year.
- [Clipping: May Ha[..] Joint Track]
- Newspaper clipping discussing a railroad near Brady Texas. The clipping begins with "To the News" and is labelled "Brady, Tex. Feb. 10." The is a note written over the printed text.
- [Clipping: More Direct Airline Service Needed, Abilenian Tells CAA]
- Newspaper clipping about a Civil Aeronautics Board hearing on the necessity of providing additional airline service between Texas cities.
- [Clipping: Mrs. Sam Young, 84, Dies at Her Home on Y6 Ranch]
- Newspaper clipping featuring articles on the death of Mrs. Sam Young, the death of three teenagers in a car accident, he passing of an infant, and freezing temperatures. Partial articles and ads are on the reverse side.
- [Clipping: Nolan County's Pioneers Named]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about Nolan County citizens in 1880.
- [Clipping: Notice]
- Newspaper clipping providing notice that Mrs. Bobbie Terry, guardian of the estate of Norma Terry, Leone Terry, Shuler Terry, Eunice Terry, and Lee Edwin Terry, is seeking the court's permission to lease the oil and gas interests of her minor wards to L. G. Tinsley. There are some notes written on the clipping reading, "52 acre tract," 52/ 26000 (500 [..]) 260/ 00," and "R. [..] R[..]"
- [Clipping: 'Over-Swollen Bureaurcracy' Brought About Corruption]
- Newspaper clipping about the president of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, D. A. Hulcy, remarks on an issue in Washington.
- [Clipping: Parties To Pay For Old Fire Station Recalled]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the history of an old Abilene fire station, which the articles notes was torn down. The article includes a photograph of the station.
- [Clipping: Prospect for a Railroad]
- Newspaper clipping titled, "Prospect for a Railroad," discussing a proposed railroad route from Abilene, Texas to Temple, Texas.
- [Clipping: Revised Toll Road Bill Merits Approval]
- Newspaper clipping about the House bill replacing the Fort Worth-Dallas Turnpike Authority bill.
- [Clipping: Roads Make Money]
- Newspaper clipping of the article, "Roads Make Money," subtitled "Colquitt Declares Railways Now Suing to Enjoy Commission are Paying," "At Five and Six Percent," and "Announcing Rate on Interest-Bearing Bonds, Commissioner Asserts Companies' Financial Status Secure." The clipping discusses recent decisions by the Texas Railroad Commission.
- [Clipping: San Angelo Muster Covers Years]
- Newspaper clipping describing the wide age range of a Texas A&M Muster, or reunion, taking place in San Angelo. Former senator William John Bryan is said to be one of the older members in attendance.
- [Clipping Scrapbook Page]
- Scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping about a bar in Tuscon "35 years ago". Handwritten notes are visible across the page. A box number for former senator W. J. Bryan is stamped on the back.
- [Clipping: Texas College Athletics Are Not Self-Supporting]
- Newspaper clipping about the finances of athletic programs in state-supported institutions of higher education.
- [Clipping: This Newspaper Supports Changes in Constitution]
- Newspaper clipping about the four proposed changes to the Texas Constitution; The Abilene Reporter-News expresses their support for said changes.
- [Clipping: Too Many Outs.]
- Newspaper clipping about enjoying the quiet parts of nature.
- [Clipping: Two Mutuals Enter Merger]
- Newspaper clipping of the article, "Two Mutuals Enter Merger," announcing the merging of Citizens Mutual Life Insurance Association of Abilene and Winters Mutual Aid Association. There is an attached note to the article reading, "They paid in full several days ago with check on a Winters bank - 3500 I think I told Mather about merger. Mather carries same amt in this co. [fou] us children."
- [Clipping: Typical Westerner Was Late Jim Daugherty, Once Holder of Vast Lands, Say Friend Here]
- Newspaper clipping with an article about the life of rancher Jim Daugherty, including comment from his friend, Senator W. J. Bryan.
- [Clipping: Urges Solons Be Told: No Tax Hike!]
- Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor by Mrs. J. H. Kellett. She criticizes the tax increase in various industries.
- [Clipping: W. J. Bryan Dies; Rites Set Saturday]
- Photocopy of an article divided into two newspaper clippings reporting the death of former senator W. J. Bryan and giving details about the date of the funeral.
- [Clipping: Wells to Ask State Plan On School Board Election]
- Newspaper clipping about the possible change in the Abilene School Board's method of election due to the city's increased population count.
- [Clipping: Abilene Rainfall Since 1885]
- Newspaper clipping of a list of rainfall measurements in Abilene, Texas since 1885, with small articles on the right side of the list.
- [Clipping: Progress Needs Wings]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the Abilene Council's vote on improvements for the Abilene Municipal Airport, including a photograph of an airplane and an airport.
- [Clipping: $2.45 Million Asked for Streets Work]
- Newspaper clippings of two articles about Abilene city's plans for funds for improvements to city streets, including illustrations of several streets in need of improvement.
- [Clipping: Parks Bonds]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene park improvements, including a map of the parks, and a photograph of one of the parks.
- [Clipping: Articles from Abilene Reporter-News]
- Newspaper clipping of several articles from the Abilene Reporter-News, including an article about a burglary ring stealing weed killer, an army corporal receiving a medal for his service in Vietnam, a $100 Billion Water Plan, a sales tax bill, and others. The article about the army corporal includes a photographic portrait of the young man in his uniform. A small advertisement in the bottom left corner lists jewelry rings.
- [Clipping: Here's What City, County Bonds Would Buy]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's plans for city and county bonds, including a list of the proposed improvements. The article includes a photograph of an airplane stewardess standing on an airport runway, looking upwards.
- [Clipping: Articles from Abilene Reporter-News, January 15, 1967]
- Newspaper clipping with articles about local and national news, including an article about building projects in Abilene, Texas.
- [Clipping: Council Okays Federal Aid Application for Water Plant]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene City Council's approval of action to file an application for federal aid for the city water plant, including the council's considerations, decision-making process, plans for the aid, and public reception of the plan.