Higher Shoe Prices Predicted as War Demands Rise
An analyst warns consumer leather goods prices, including shoes, may rise about 20 percent or more due to war related factors. Increased demand for leather by military and industry, limited hides, higher freight costs, and labor shortages all push costs upward while supply remains constrained. Reforms hinge on changes to war induced conditions and improved refrigerator car efficiency.
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Macent
Avery Mn
Nefbe Sydly
FA Matwriaty
Europe
Ysand
Ni Haven
Shortage of Refrigerator Cans Affects Commerce
Washington reports a serious car shortage hampering refrigerator can shipments. Shipments of perishables and farm products face delays as railroads and shippers contend with scarce equipment and rising tonnage. The Interstate Commerce Commission is urged to ensure prompt movement and swift return of cars to producers.
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Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad
Moulton
Department of Gri Eunare
Imanet
Harvey Happenings and Local Notes From Bryan
A rainy Monday aids ten farmers while crops need water. Mr Dove spoke to schoolchildren last Tuesday afternoon but few farmers attended. The Marron burial occurred at Mother Cemetery Friday with J. M. Hulldock conducting services. Pupils practice for a last day dive and play. Winnie Chlliam hosted friends Saturday evening with music and games. Various residents visited, trips to Montgomery County noted, and an ordinance prohibits damaging electric light poles and fixtures with fines up to twenty dollars.
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Musiec
Gaimen
Mlen Lary
Mire
Sheriff Sale Notices From Brazos County Court
The notices describe sheriff sales ordered by Brazos County District Court. Property in Bryan and surrounding areas will be sold on the first Tuesday in June 1916 to satisfy judgments. Listings include parcels in John Austin league and other described tracts with dates, case numbers, and involved parties such as Fountain Brothers and Dominick Angona.
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Texan
Brazos
Brazos County
J. L
Fountain
E. J. Fountain
Graham
Bevan
C. Ht. H. Greham
Nunn
Boritt
Howe
Shorltf
Court Howe
Brazow County
Ryan
John Austin League
Texas
Mary W. Lawrence
Mary W. Batts
W. A. Dodson
Monk Corner
Dodann
Gus P. Tide
Strazes
Atary
Ull
H.W Teele
Dominich ‘Angona
Vetor Bonan, Jr
Ander
E. Nunn
Frasee County
Wit and Humor and a Patchwork Parade of Voices
A collage of humorous snippets and anecdotes from late nineteenth century papers and periodicals. Quirky exchanges at a brass band rehearsal, Andrew Carnegie reflections on war, stage mischief and a mother’s prize fight tale, a child’s prayer, social notices, and a Methodist Church invitation all mingle in a brisk, era-tinged sketch.
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Philadelphia
Tadeer
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Jimmy
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Southern Pacific
Louisiana
Texas Lines
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Houston
New Orleans
San Antonio
el Paso
California
Runman
Galveston
Dallas, Fort Worth
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Austin
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Department of Agriculture Cooperaies
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Omfow
Tte Aangtor
Bowe
Waco
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Minnie Perguson
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Paul Ferguson
W. C Yardley
G. Ta Davidson, Jr
Sére
Ratan Stinses
Willie An
Ruth Weedon
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Bryan
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Griesenbeck
ALG
Plumer
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Dahaty Dann
Oppenheim
New York
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Brown
Dalton
Hows
Youngs Houston
Pann
Namabliler
Chicago
Maan
Dallas
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Harman
Winnibere
Loui
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Ano
M. Haasan
Wasehachto, JR
Bhelton
Moore
Stockton
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Eme
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Pittabarg Chronicle-Telegraph
Andrew Carngie
At & Tuneheut
Rag Hin
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Ieee
Jamal
James
Fred Willem
Indianapolis News
Pape
Mamma
Slater
Prandins
Harper's
Social
Actas
Henry Howland
de Jostens
Methodist Church
Ak the
Methodiat Church
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Kabo
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W. J. Coulter Co
Edge Dry Goods Co
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