Bulletin No. 63 Reports Texas Fever Immunization Results
Dr. M. Francis presents Texas Experiment Station findings on immunizing northern breeding cattle against Texas fever. Best results come from calves 10 to 16 months old inoculated in November to March. last season 1,251 inoculated with 116 deaths (9.21 percent). Also notes Willis tobacco soils show high grade wrapper potential and future improvements required for better yields.
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M. Francis
Texas Experiment Station
Huntaville
H. H. Harrington
Tilson
Willis
Connecticut
Small Things and Diversified Farming in Texas Prosperity
The piece contrasts historical southern cotton dependence with modern diversified farming. It argues small, varied holdings—hogS, chickens, dairy cows, fruit trees, and a profit crop—boost per capita wealth and reduce dependence on one crop, urging farmers to adopt broader production for prosperity in Texas.
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Texas
Literary Bureau
Houston
Texas Central
Southern Pacific
Amusement Marks Senate Philippine Bill Debate
In Washington on May 9 the Philippine bill debate turned humorous as Senator Dolliver mocked Senator Carmack prompting laughter in the galleries. Burton of Kansas wrapped up his speech defending wartime actions while West of Missouri recalled Hampton Roads. Carmack denounced Gen. Smith, Dolliver replied citing a Memphis editorial, and the exchange ended with cordial handshakes and good will.
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Washington
Senate
Dolliver
Iowa
Carmack
Tennessee
Car
Tillman
West
Missouri
Hampton Roads
Lincoln
Philippines
Gen. Smith
Mr. Carmack
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Deering Mowers Ad Promotes Best Features
An advertising note by J. A. Myers promotes Deering quick motion ball bearing mowers and rakes, claiming the Deering is the king of all mowers. He urges buyers to choose Deering only, promises a cheap price, and claims superior quality with respectful sign-off.
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Deering
J. A. Myers
British press attack ship combine in strong terms
London papers denounce the shipping combine after Ismay Pierre and Harland and Wolff denials. They call it overcapitalized and executive by Morgans' firm, with expected freight hikes to pay dividends. King Edward expresses patriotic disapproval of the combine.
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London
Ismay
Pierre
White Star Line
Harland and Wolff
Westminster Gazette
Aerica
Pall Mall Gazette
Combine
Morgans’ Record
Associated Press
Edward
St Pierre Wiped Out by Volcanic Fire
The French cruiser Suchet reports from Fort de France that St Pierre on Martinique was destroyed by a volcanic eruption. About 2,500 residents are believed dead, with only around 30 survivors returned. All harbor ships were consumed by the blaze as the eruption continues.
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Paris
Suchet
Fort de France
Martinique
St. Pierre
Statehood Bill Advances in House Amid Territorial Clashes
Washington May 8 The bill to place three stars in the American flag again has the right of way in the house after a lengthy debate led by Mr Grosvenor Ohio. An amendment to merge Oklahoma and Indian Territory was rejected 57 to 103. An attempt to join Arizona and New Mexico as Montezuma was pending at adjournment. Only amendment adopted barred legalization of polygamy.
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Washington, D. C
House
Grosvenor
Ohio
McRae
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Overstreet
Indiana
Arizona
New Mexico
Montezuma
Hamlin Firm Sees Heavy Loss From St Pierre Disaster
Portland Maine May 9 News of the catastrophe at St Pierre Island of Martinique affects J H Hamlin & Co the only New England firm with office there The Hamlin family dealt in lumber and sugar and own property Their junior member J C Hamlin says no New England people were on the island connected with the business and believes only natives were killed He thinks no New England or American ships were in port as the timber ice and coal shipping season is over.
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Portland
St Pierre
Martinique
J. H. Hamlin & Co
New England
St. Pierre
Hamlins
J. C. Hamlin
Oleomargarine Bill Signed by President
Washington May 9 The president has signed the oleomargarine bill ending a long legislative battle. The measure imposes federal rules on oleomargarine production labeling and taxation, affecting dairy industry stakeholders and consumers nationwide. The signing follows months of debate in Congress.
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Washington
Pioneer Sugar Refiner Johan Moller Dies at 87
New York May 9 Johan Moller a pioneer in the sugar refining industry died of heart disease at 87 after retiring from active business in 1876 He was one of six German brothers who came to the United States and three later became prominent in the sugar trade.
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New York
Johan Moller
Germany
Woman Lost on Prairie Near Cheyenne
Mrs. Andrew T. Clark wife of a Cheyenne contractor became lost while walking on the prairie near the city on Wednesday. She spent the night outdoors and reached a ranch 20 miles north exhausted after 80 hours without food.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Andrew T. Clark
Here
Brother kills a Brother in New York Mystery
Mystery surrounds the slaying of novelist Paul L. Ford by his brother Malcolm W. Ford who then killed himself. Authorities suggest Malcolm Ford may have been insane.
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New York
Paul L. Ford
Malcolm W. Ford
Malcolm Ford
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Bryan Brick Yard
John Wittman
Emmet’s Prescription Pharmacy
James & Castles
Undertakers
NRW
Hanway’s
E. Grieser
Khonecny Bros
Bryan
Bryan Grocery
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