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Newspaper

Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

8

Galveston City Officials Ousted Under Martial Law Decree

Governor Hobby suspends Galveston city officers including the judge, mayor, city attorney, and four commissioners. Brig. Gen. Wolters ordered to enforce civil law during martial law as riots and lawlessness prompt removal from office and restraining orders against duties affecting enforcement of state and city laws.

Austin Tex Galveston Hobby J. F. Wolters Texas Aaid City Sald Elty

Christensen Chosen New Party Nominee for President

Parley P. Christensen of Salt Lake City was named the presidential candidate of the new farmer labor party at its convention in Chicago. He won on the second ballot over Dudley Field Malone by 192.5 to 174.6, and embraced his acceptance amid a warm reception. A minority platform report failed, and defections began with James Ferguson of Texas leading a flight from the new party.

Chicago Ill Parley P. Christensen Salt Lake City New Farmer-Labor Party Christensen Dudley Field Malone New York Platform Committee Committee of Forty-Eight Labor Committee On Forty-Eight James &. Ferguson Texas Labor Party

Prison report shows many convicts pardoned in June

Avastin Tex Forty nine convicts were pardoned in June according to the monthly report of the state prison commission filed with the governor. On June 1 there were 2820 convicts in the penitentiary and on state farms compared with 2773 on July 1 a reduction in prison population of 47 during the month. New convicts received totaled 102 captured 9 returned by sheriff 1 returned from parole 2 discharged 4 escaped 20 died 3 delivered to sheriff 3 paroled 13. Convicts on hand during July were distributed as follows Huntsville prison 279 asylums 24 on state owned farms 2208 on leased farms 282.

Avastin Tex State Prison Commission State Farma Hunteville Pricon

Decline in Cattle and Hog Numbers Reported

Reports to the U S Department of Agriculture show a drop in births of calves about 22 percent from January 1 to May 1 this year compared with 1919. Hog births are about 10 percent lower January through April, with farm deaths up over 40 percent and overall cattle reductions near six percent versus last year.

Federal Bureau United States Special Livestock Reporters Bureau of Crop Estimates United States Department of Agriculture

Devilment and human nature in behavior

A concise reflection argues that human flaws and mischief define the term devilment while other forms of behavior verge toward virtue. The note frames dual aspects of conduct as a spectrum between mischief and moral restraint.

Danderine and Cuticura Ads Offer Beauty Promises

An old advertorial touts Danderine for hair regrowth and lack of dandruff claiming renewed vigor color and thickness. It also promotes Cuticura Soothea Itching Scalp and Cuticura Ointment with a regimen of rubbing, shampooing, and daily use to achieve clear skin and soft hands.

Planting Endive in August for Winter Harvest

The article advises sowing endive from early to mid August using curled varieties. Space rows wide, thin plants to four inches, resulting heads are small but tender. Build hedgerows with earth and lift fences before freezing, then bank with boards and straw to protect.

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French Physician Massages Ears Restores Hearing

A French physician reports restoring hearing to more than two thirds of accidentally deafened patients by massaging the ear with sound waves.

Moisture Dangers Warn Hay Makers

An agricultural note cautions hay makers that moisture on hay from dew or rain can cause greater injury than moisture elsewhere. It advises against raking, bunching, or stacking hay when it is damp to prevent damage.

Bayer Aspirin Ad Promises Safe Pain Relief

An old advertisement touts Bayer as the genuine aspirin with millions of proven safety and physician use for headaches toothaches earaches neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. It promotes unbroken Bayer packages with directions and small tin boxes of 12 tablets at low cost.

Bayer

Rapid Growth of Chickens and Food Storage Notes

The article notes chickens grow faster with five feedings daily than three but warns overfeeding harms young chicks. It also mentions Moritha and wheat blends, especially bundle wheat, staying well stocked for months with few losses.

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