Tick quarantine raised in thirteen Texas counties
Official release abolishes tick quarantine in thirteen Texas counties effective December 1 The release presented to Governor W P Hobby by H Gratke inspector lists counties freed from quarantine including Coke Concho Cooke Dallas Irion Montague Runnels Stephen Sutton Taylor Young and parts of Shackelford Throckmorton Crockett Jack and Tom Green totaling 11835 square miles now tick free Texas totals rise to 48967 square miles while 157 counties remain under quarantine covering 142918 square miles. Free tick day celebrated also in eight other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tez
Texas
W. P. Hobby
H. Gratke
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Fort Worth
Grafke
Coke
Concho
Cooke
Dallas
Irion
Montague
Runnels
Stephen
Sutton
Taylor
Young
Shackelford
Throckmorton
Crockett, Jack and
Tom Green
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Loans to Texas Farmers Break Previous Records
Houston bank reports November loans to Texas farmers totaled 518000, topping prior records. December outlook aims for about 800000, with 658 panels covering 852000 in loans awaiting closure. Area distributions include Snyder 660, El Dorado 2160 4600, Goldthwaite 1814, Henderson 4500, Dublin 4400, Channing 9000 6000, Three Rivers 8500 840, Edna 6400, Star 1720, Mexia 680, Ballinger 6000 5470, Lubbock 1700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Federal Land Bank of Houston
L. A. Leddy
Snyder
el Dorado
Goldthwaite
Brone
Henderson
Dublin
Channing
Three Rivers
Springfield
Edna
Star
Mexia
Brackettsville
Anderson
Ballinger
Lubbock
Eight American Deserters Located Across Border Funneled Toward Military
Eight American deserters were found Friday in Juarez across from El Paso Texas. Mexican officials plan to turn them over to U S military authorities at 41 Paso. Two men reportedly of German descent and rumors say they were seen at the German consulate in Juarez in uniforms, suspected of supplying military information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Paso
Wica
American Airman Killed in France Named Runner
Private Raymond H. Runner of the provisional Aero squadron Signal Corps died from injuries after an accidental airplane fall in France. He is listed as attached to the Signal Corps unit serving with American forces.
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France
Washington
Raymond H. Runner
Provisional
Aero Squadron
The
Signal Corps
Daily Oil Output From Coastal Fields Reports
Production totals for the past week show Humble at 21 000 barrels Goose Creek 25 000 barrels Da Mond Mound 2 000 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Humble
Goose Creek
DaMond Mound
Receiving Hospital Site Chosen for Wounded Troops
Surgeon General Gor Zas announced Fox Hills Staten Island New York as the site of a military receiving hospital for wounded American soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gor Zas
Fox Hills
Staten, Island
N. Y
Texas Seeks 15 Million Aid From Washington for Drought Areas
A 22 member Texas committee appointed by Governor Hobby met with him in Austin to press for a $15 million federal relief appropriation. They endorsed a telegram to President Wilson and prepared a plan to present the case to Washington, warning that 20 percent or more of losses could recur without aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
W. P. Hobby
Texas
E. P. Wilmot
F. C. Weinert
J. 8. Cullinan
Houston
Washington
Wilson
Hobby
Presidentia
State Council of Defense
State Department of Agriculture
EB. P. Wilmot
Austin National Bank
James Callan
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Menardville
D. EB. Lyday
Texas Farmers’ Union
Fort Worth
Robert J. Kfeberg
Kingsville
J. ©. Giddings
Brenham
A. Lindsay
Federal Land Bank
Cullinan
Houston Chamber of Commerce
James B
Texas Railroads Show Galas
Texas railroads report strong gains for the first nine months of 1917 with significant increases in income from operation to 27.84 million dollars and total operating revenue to 100.6 million. Freight, passenger and other revenues all rise notably, reflecting broader growth in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Railroad Commission
Verdict in Negro Mutiny Case in San Antonio
A verdict has been returned in the court martial of sixty three African American soldiers from the Twenty fourth Infantry charged with murder mutiny and riot arising from the Houston uprising on August 23. The verdict will be reviewed before public release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Houston
President Townley seeks 50 million seed grant for farmers
President A C Townley of the National Nonpartisan League urged President Wilson to press Congress for a 50 million dollar appropriation to purchase seed. The seed would be sold at cost to farmers of the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. C. Townsey
National Nonpartisan League
Wilson
Congress
Peruna and tonic ads mix in early 1900s catalog
An assortment of tonics and remedies is promoted, including Peruna for catarrhal complaints and a general tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with quinine benefits. Other items promise worm expulsion with Dr Peerys Dead Shot and notes on tuna canning and rice straw fuel bricks.
La Creole Hair Dressing Ad Venture Pranked Readers
A short advertising note promotes La Creole Hair Dressing promising to darken gray hair and restore youth. The text frames the product as a practical, age-defying solution amid a playful tone about personal vanity.
Castoria and Other Miscellany in Old Ad Snippet
A vintage collage of promotional lines includes Castoria claims for infants, an leather goods agency note from a Brazilian firm, a Roman Eye Bale remedy, a Chinese raw silk textile claim, Spartan women reference and a Femenina price ad, plus a Philippine rice production note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Tetterine Advertised For Skin Ailments In 19th Century Paper
An advertisement touts Tetterine as a remedy for skin conditions including eczema claiming it clears blotches itchy patches and leaves skin soft. It targets southern women and offers mail order from Shuptrine Co Savannah GA for 60 cents. The note also mentions Australia’s purchases of U.S. products totaling 77,204,167 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuptrine Co
Savannah
Adv
Australia
United States
Anuric Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble
Ad touts Anuric as a safe cure for rheumatism and kidney issues urging readers to heed warning signs such as dizziness backache and urinary irregularities. Claims rapid relief and urges purchase at 60 cents per package or sending 10 cents for a sample to prove it eliminates uric acid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Proud Wife Reassures Friend on George Unrying
London Opinion notes a wife’s reassurance to a nervous friend in a car. George Unrying has joined the Red Cross and is learning first aid and hospital locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
The
Red Cross
London
Renovine Heart Tonic Ad Prompts Caution
An advertisement urges readers not to gamble with heart health and promotes Renovine a heart tonic priced 60c and 1.00. The copy emphasizes safety and effectiveness for those concerned about heart wellness.
Milk fat ranges from cows to whales in playful exchange
A light exchange hints Bilggins is a friend, while noting cows milk ranges from 4 to 81 percent fat and whale milk contains 43 percent. The remark frames affection and curiosity through a humorous contrast in dairy fat content.
Beoed TERE Dept orgaté refond money on it tae tecare
Peruvian dealers seek to purchase shoes clothing men’s furnishings and groceries. Signature 13 on each box noted.
Fort Worth Ad Endorses Dr Pierce Remedies
An advertisement from Fort Worth Texas extols Dr Pierce medicines including Golden Medical Discovery. The letter recounts prior business in Cayuga County New York and recommends these remedies for households, noting they save doctor bills and come in tablet or squid forms priced 80 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Cayuga Co
New York
Dr. Pierce
Downs, & L
V. College
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Memphis
Tennessee
Hawaii
Dr. Peery
Ady
Philippines
Japan
Anurie
Bilggins
Fort Worth News
Carter
Bottie
Binkley Medical CO
Clark St
Nappanee
Ind
Fintersmiths
Maleria
Qromeng
Fort Fairfield
Maine
Lydia E
Pinkham
Aaron D. Oavts
Lydia E.pinkhams
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