Farmers Congress set to blaze progress for year
The Calvert Courier notes the Farmers congress returns this month with seven prior meetings behind it. It anticipates thousands of farmers traveling and many organizations joining Texas and the South in pushing progressive goals for the year ahead. The issue also urges Bryan residents to heed yellow fever warnings and clean up to curb mosquitoes. Lieutenant K E H Tinsley of the surveying corps reports on Brazos river navigation feasibility and lower costs than earlier estimates. Congress may seek further funding, with support expected along the river.
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Farmers’ Congress
Texas
South
KE. H. Tinsley
Brazos River
Cottage Hotel
Couriér
Tinsley
Brazos
Congress
the Brazos
Calvert Courier
Miss Marie Adams Offers Voice Lessons At Home
Miss Marie Adams will be at home for those desiring lessons in voice. For further information call phone number 196.
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Marie Adams
Brazos County Exhibits for Farmers Congress Prize
Brazos County showcases its agricultural resources at the Farmers Congress with a planned display in the county exhibit. Officials including Webb Howell and Wipprecht will stay with the exhibit to explain local resources to visitors as other counties also prepare large displays. The Houston Chronicle Realty and Building Company forms to develop Chronicle property in Houston, targeting a new building on main street.
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Brazos County
Farmers Congress
Carnegie Library
Webb Howell
Mark Wilcox
F. Yeager
Robert Buchanan
W. H. McVey
J. L. Samples
J. W. Hagins
W. Wipprecht
J. H. White
W. P. Connelly
Williamson
Burleson
Milam
Brown
W. L. Edge
W. C. Davis
Houston Chronicle Reyalty and Building Company
Houston
Texas
Houston Chronicle Publishing Company
Houston Chronicle
Chronicle
Ourthouse Square
Cavill
Joe B. Reed
W. B. Hudson
Tno
Keistler
Brazos
Mexico
Farmers Congress to Draw Southern Leaders to Bryan
The Farmers' Congress will feature free railroad transport, top speakers, and a large audience in Bryan Brazos County. A major agricultural exhibit will showcase local products while organizers run congress headquarters at city hall with staffers guiding visitors. Homes for 200 attendees are arranged and daily sessions aim to attract protective homeseekers and promote investment.
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Farmers’ Congress
Bryan
Brazos County
Eagle
Citizens Committee
John B
Mike
I. A. Searcy
Social evenings with the Anti-Cigarette League and neighbors
Reports of community gatherings hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Nunn in their home with Japanese decor. Guests enjoyed games, prizes for Miss Aline Robde, Tot Newton, and Miss Helen DeMaret with Miss Ethel Foster among visitors from Waco. A needle workers meeting hosted by Miss Trene Board featured a Japaneselike setting and peach cream and cake. The My Merry Maids club and young hosts Helms Adams entertained children with games and refreshments. A Bay sail aboard the tug Hygeia and a K MQ club dance were noted with various local attendees from Bryan and Galveston areas.
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T. ©. Nuan
Sam Hunter
Aline Robde
Tot Newton
Trene
A. G. Board
Japan
Helen DeMaret
Ethel Foster
Waco
Clara Mawhinpney
Pauline Webb
My Merry Maids
Lila Adams
Major
Cliff A. Adams
Madeline Hanway
Helen de Maret
Margeret Zuber
Stella Johnson
Aran Haswell
Mary Shelburne
Oreas Parker
Della Lawrence
Ona Reed
Mary James
Annie Belle Batte
Masters Douglas
Jack Howell
Mr. Webb Webb
Bessie
Robbie Seale
R. H. Seale
Benchley
Helen Gordon
Dott
Mary Wilcox
Vivian
Ruby James
Seale
Claude Bell
Hendricks Conway
Dr. Benbow
J. T. Lawrence
Bryan
Death Penalty Follows Guilty Verdict in Texas Case
In Georgetown Texas on July 21 the jury found Thomas Young alias Jack Wade alias Jack Hailey guilty of murder and criminal assault of Alma Reese near Florence last May and sentenced him to death. The courtroom erupted in cheers halted by officers. Young, from Travis county near Austin, faced a sensational Williamson county trial.
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Georgetown
Tex
Thomas Young
Jack Wade
Jack Hailey
Alma Reese
Florence
Tom Young
Travis County
Austin
Bell County
Williamson County
Keller
Mi o na Tablets Promise Health From Weak Stomachs
An advertisement claims germ diseases of summer strike those with weak digestion first and promotes Mi o na tablets as a universal stomach remedy. It asserts benefits for headaches dizziness heartburn and despondency caused by poor digestion and guarantees refunds if not satisfying.
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BE. J. Jenkins
Jealousy Guarded Details of Sultan Attack in Constantinople
Authorities conceal the attempt to kill the Turkish sultan in Constantinople. The bombing occurred at 1 pm near the mosque, injuring soldiers along the road and causing public alarm. Officials struggle to explain how the assailant breached the troops guarding the sultan’s route.
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Constantinople
Jewelry peddler fined for improper language in Arlington
A jewelry peddler in Arlington Texas was convicted and fined 100 dollars for using improper language to a woman while selling jewelry. He escaped with his life only due to officers prompt interference with the angered husband.
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Arlington
Tex
Senator Burkett Reports Looming Special Session Call
Lincoln Nebraska Nov 11 Secretary Loeb informs Senator Burkett that the president intends to call a special session of Congress on November 11. The note outlines the planned timing and confirms the administration's action.
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Lincoln
Neb
F. J. Burkett
Loeb
Congress
Ten-Foot Channel Favored For Calcasieu Work
Lake Charles La July 22 Captain J F McIndee government engineer who surveyed Calcasieu river and lake states he recommends establishing and maintaining a ten foot channel from Calcasieu Pass to the head of river navigation.
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Lake Charles
J. F. McIndee
Calcasieu River
Calcasieu Pass
Insurance ad promises broad property and life coverage
An insurance notice offers to insure all property types including stores merchandise stock machinery warehouses cotton and gins and promises life insurance with lower premiums than many firms citing a statistic about fire risks versus life risk to urge coverage.
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