Texas Items Highlight Farm Profits and State Activities
Farmers in Alvin report cane crops profitable while Galveston County drainage costs total 165000 dollars. Yorktown ships 52 carloads of hogs worth 100000 dollars. Texas Fox and Wolf Hunters meet in Jefferson, Marion County, December 87 to 31. Unexpended relief funds of 43000 dollars donated to Kerrville soldiers hospital.
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Texas Fox and Wolf Hunters’ Association
Moet
Jefferson
Marion County
Brouth
Soldiers
Kerrville
Population figures from the fourteenth census released
The census bureau announced final 14th census totals for the United States and all states. The nationwide population reached 105,708,771 with the continental United States at 117,857,609 including possessions and military abroad. Final state counts include California 3,426,861 and New York 10, states.
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Washington
United States
Delaware
District of Columbia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Alabama
Arizona
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Tennessee
South Carolina
Louisidna
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Virginia
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Census Bureau
Congress
House of Representatives
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Wyoming
Aaska
American Samoa
Guam
Hawaii
Panama Canal
Porto Rico
PhilippiIncelands
Virgin Islands
Freight rates fall on cotton from Galveston to Barcelona
The ocean freight for high density cotton from Galveston to Barcelona dropped to 1 per hundred pounds on second class liners, down from 1.25 after Genoa rates fell to 76 cents. European port rates have steadily declined for months, according to local experts.
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Galveston
Texas
Barcelona
French War Minister Lefevre Resigns Over Service Bill
Paris reports Andre Lefevre the war minister resigned Thursday over the new military service bill now before the chamber of deputies. The measure proposes 18 months of obligatory service, but Lefevre had demanded two years of service with the colors.
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Paris
Andre Lefevre
Chamber of Deputies
Lefevre
Pink bollworm quarantine extended to New Mexico
Washington announces extension of the pink boll worm quarantine to include New Mexico. The measure restricts movement of lint and seed from Dona Ana County. Existing quarantine areas cover parts of Texas and Louisiana.
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Washington
Manila Constabulary Disarmed After Fatal Riot
The Manila garrison has been disarmed and arrested with 78 constabulary soldiers facing prosecution for joining a riot Wednesday that killed four Americans and seven Filipinos.
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Constabulary
Manila
P. L
Inaugural Ball To Be Revived For Harding Inauguration
Washington committee decides to revive the historic inaugural ball as part of the March 4 inauguration activities for President elect Harding. The event aims to celebrate the transfer of power with a formal reception and entertainment.
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Washington
Harding
Lima Dock Strike Ends in Callao Harbor Settlement
The Lima dock strike tying up traffic at Callao has been settled. Active work has begun to clear congestion on the piers and resume harbor operations.
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Lima
Peru
Callao
Market report shows broad declines across grains vegetables and livestock
The Markets Weekly from the U S Bureau of Markets notes declines in cotton and hay prices with weak demand. Wheat and corn futures fall while receipts rise for hay. Livestock prices slip with cattle and hogs down. butter markets steady amid scarce supply and rising prices in NYC, Chicago and Philadelphia.
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U.S. Bureau of Markets
Washington, D. C
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Omaha
Prairie
Minneapolis
Neal
Kansans City
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
California
Middlewestern
Great Britain
United States
Italy
Spain
Argentine
Montana
Winnipeg
Texas Democrats win by about 130000 in state ticket totals
Canvass of returns from the November general election shows the Texas Democratic ticket winning by roughly 130,000. Total votes cast were 387,599 with majorities led by George Terrell for commissioner of agriculture and Anne Blanton for superintendent of public instruction.
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Austin
Tex
State Election Board
George Terrell
Anne Webb Blanton
C. M. Cureton
Joe Kingsbury Jr
William Blakeslee
Andrew McCampbell
M. L. Matthews
Texas
Smith
Mulkey
McCampbell
Diakeslea
Matthews
Baker
Boarenberg
Drozed
Keene
Commissioner General Land Office
Robinon
Kingaberry Jr
Boyd
Black and Tan
Riley
Scoggina
Cureton
Wharton
Burkitt Jr
Dashier
King
Blanton
Lindsay
Washington
Aleup
Carlton
Tererl
Dickson
Har B. ‘Mayfield
Baum
Moore
Forbes
Supreme Court
Pierson
Harris
Short
Paul
Judge Court of Criminal Appeals
Davidson
Starling
Berrett
Homemade Cider Declared Lawful by Attorney General
Washington reports Attorney General Palmer issued an opinion to the secretary of the treasury stating that home brewed cider remains lawful even if fermenting into intoxicating strength. The ruling challenges internal revenue rules requiring cider to be nonintoxicating despite its alcohol content.
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Attorney General's Department
It Ia
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Palmer
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Bituminous Coal Output Seen At 1920 Peak
The week ending December 11 produced 12,885,000 tons of bituminous coal. For 49 weeks, output totaled 525,403,000 tons, and if the pace continues for three more weeks, 1920 total would reach 657,610,000 tons, about 17,000,000 above the national minimum need.
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Washington
United States Geological Survey
No School Bonds Bought by Texas Education Board
The Texas state board of education met and decided not to purchase any new bonds for the permanent school fund until the new administration takes office. No funds were available to buy additional bonds.
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Austin
Tex
State Board of Education
McArthur Road Bill Wins House Backing from 47 States
The McArthur road bill proposing a $400,000,000 four year federal road aid program won approval from representatives of 47 states after appearing before the House committee Thursday.
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Washington
House
Eatonic Helps Woman After Long Illness Says Relief Found
Mrs Dora Williams recalls a year-long illness ending with Eatonic which she credits for significant recovery. The ad claims Eatonic alleviates stomach distress by easing excess acid and gas and advises taking anatonic after meals with a druggist guarantee.
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Dora Williams
Eatonic
Big Box
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Galveston County
Yorktown
Harrison County
Dell County Farm Bureau
Public School, and Health Department
Wichita Falls
Undertakers of Texas
Interstata Commerce Commission
American Railway Express Company
Hunter
F. N. Gray
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Bell, Brown, Burnet
Camp
Coryell
Delta
Denton
Fats
Franklin
Gillespie
Hill
Hopkins
Lampasas
Limestone
Milla
Navarro
San Saba
Wise
Comanche
Samar
Railroad Commission
8S. P. Sadler
Wichita County
Burkburnett
Electra
Texhoma
State Fire Insurance Commission
Longview
Texas & Pacific
International & Great Northern
Santa Fe
Port Belivar
U. S
State of Texas
Grove’s
Dante Kottchibinoeantames
Sloan
Houston
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