South Dakota Puts 12 Million Toward Road Network
Pierre March 28 The state outlines a major highway plan with a 11 225 841 total from general funds bond issue federal aid and road funds over three years The newly created highway commission gains full control and will oversee a 5000 mile state system with counties contributing none to the state plan Auto licenses rise to about 6 per vehicle and 90 percent returned to counties for maintenance and new construction
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Highway Commission
Alabama Wan Pays 2A Year Old Bill
San Marcos Texas reports a 25 year old debt payment letter. J T Smith, a Mar Comm merchant of Town Creek Alabama, received a note offering four dollars owed 25 years ago in a playful attempt to settle the account. The writer claims a desire to be even with the world.
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Alabama
WAN
San Marcos
Tex
J. T. Smith
Town Creek
Forty New Students Arrive at A and M for Spring Term
Forty new students enrolled at A and M college for the spring term as classes opened with moving in under rearranged quarters due to the field artillery and signal corps units of the R C T C. Registrar Finley notes the loss of some fall and winter term students will be offset by the newcomers and expects additional arrivals this week. Dean Puryear says regular class work starts tomorrow with no further loss of time anticipated.
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Daily Eagle
A. & M. College
C. E. Finley
Field Artillery
Signal Corps
Dean Puryear
Regulate the bowels with herbal regulator Herbine
An old drugstore note touts Herbine as an admirable bowel regulator that aids the liver and stomach and restores strength and buoyancy. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. I James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. I James
Cardul Tells of Restored Health After Nervous Debility
Kathleen Florida reports relief from numb hands arms and fatigue after using Cardul for nervous weakness following childbirth. She credits five bottles for renewed strength, better circulation, and ability to care for six children and housework.
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Florida
Cardus
Kathleen
Fla
Dallas Prine
Cardul
Tom
Texas Legislature Sets Record with Amendments to Voters
Austin reports the 86th Texas Legislature broke a twenty year record by submitting twelve constitutional amendment proposals. Four measures plus a potential constitutional convention will be voted May 24 1919. Proposed changes include woman suffrage prohibition governor salary rise to 10000 and state credit for homestead purchases. Eight more amendments go to voters November 4 1919 covering public official fees road bonds Galveston grade raising and seawall work UT and A M separation and tax shifts for Confederate pensions school warfates and local tax limits. A constitutional convention question also appears on November 4 ballots.
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Austin
Texas
Galveston
University of Texas
A. & M. College
Wellborn News Briefs Include Picnic at School and Local Visits
The Wellborn region reports good rainfall and busy farmers. Frank and Winger Cooner return from overseas. A Rock Prairie church dinner draws many, while some miss it due to a called-off service. Prof. Coleman hosts a school picnic at Hensarling tank on April Fool’s Day, with games, flowers, and dinner.
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Wellborn
Frank
Winger Cooner
Rock Prairie Church
Coleman
Hensarling Tank
Prof. Coleman
Bryan
Thos. H. Boyder
Marlin
Millican
Harvey Man Injured In Fall From Roof In Sad Harvey News
A. P. Buchanan sustained two broken ribs when a slippery roof caused him to slip from a ladder while adjusting a flue at Charlie Graham's house. He will be bedridden for a week or more. Several local deaths and illnesses are noted, including Mrs. Sawyer's funeral and the passing of Mrs. Tommie Todd Clare, Floyd Todd's niece, in the same day.
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Will Jones
Sawyer
Floyd Todd
Bethel Cemetery
Chas. Bullock
Tommie Todd Clare
Miss Tommie
Harvey
Demobilizing Fast as War Ends
Figures from the war department show that since the armistice nearly 1.6 million of 3.7 million under arms have been discharged by March 26. Since the war’s end, over 500 thousand officers and men have sailed from France.
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Washington
War Department
France
BoroZone Antiseptic Marketed for Emergencies
Surgeons emphasize prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is promoted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for use on man or beast. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
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Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Proclaims Cure Promise
The advertisement offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Medicine cannot cure. It promotes internal use to reach the blood and mucous surfaces and claims to strengthen constitution. Prepared by J Cheney & Co of Ohio, sold by all druggists.
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Hall
J. Cheney & E
Ohio
All Drugetat
First Christian Church Members Hold Banquet and Meeting
The men of the First Christian church gathered at the parsonage for a get-together and banquet with Sam B. Wilson as toastmaster. Speakers included R. M. Wilson, Joe McGee, Ernest Langford, Guy Bittle, P. H. Dawson, Rev. John Wright Holsapple, and George Adams. The group planned a Sunday morning Bible class and how the church could serve the community, ending with a group song led by Mrs. Holsapple and expressed hopes for more such gatherings.
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First Christian Church
Sam B. Wilson
L. D. McGee
R. M. Wilson
Joe McGee
Ernest Langford
Guy Bittle
P. H. Dawson
John Wright Holsapple
Publication citation in Texas court for Marsh in Brazos County
The state orders Sheriff to publish this citation weekly for four weeks to summon Wilson C. Marsh to the Brazos County District Court in Bryan on May 12 1919 to answer a petition filed December 6 1917 by Fannie Mike executrix for herself and as executrix of John B. Mike. notes totaling 348.66 with interest and attorney fees. secured by Vendor's Lien on part of Block 185 Bryan. request for foreclosure or alternative rescission and recovery. witnesses and seal included.
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State of Texas
Brazos County
Wilson C. Marsh
Bryan
A. D
Fannie Mike
Jno
B. Mike
Wilson C. March
John B. Mike
Mike
J. W. Barron
Texas
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Neuralgia of the face shoulder hands or feet requires a powerful remedy that will penetrate the flesh. Ballard's Snow Liniment possesses that power. Rubbed in where the pain is felt is all that is necessary to relieve suffering and restore normal condition. Sold by Jenkins Drug Store and M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
Quinine Product LaxaTive Bromio Quinine Ad
An advertisement touts LaxaTive Bromio Quinine as tonic and laxative with no head effects or nervousness. It claims superiority over ordinary quinine and urges readers to seek the signature of K W Grove on the package.
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K. W. Grove
Farmer Basball Team Gets Underway Amid Injuries
The Farmer baseball squad shapes up for the season despite accidents and exams. Key pitcher Smokey Munch broke his left arm, leaving early duty to A R Smith Higden Daniels and others as infield and outfield positions fill. Season opener set with Texas Christian at Kyle Field April 7 and 8 followed by a full schedule through May.
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Farmer
Smokey
Munch
Rosebud
Graves
A. R. Smith
Dance
Higden
E. J. Daniels
Waxahachie
R. G. Higginbotham
Howe
W. N. Matthews
Eagle Lake
Higinbotham
Matthews
Magle
C. S. Lewis
Forney
Higginbotham
Short
J. P. Lackey
San Antonio
C. H. Rothe
O’harris
Lackey
H. N. Glezen
Gladewater
W. N. Touchstone
Sherman
N. A. Kubenza
Bryan
Glezer
Kubenza
Touchstone
T. J. Davis
Leonard
R. M. Powell
Austin
Powell
Horned Frogs
Texas Christians University
Kyleeid
Houston
Texas Christian University
College Station
Texas University At
Southern Methodist University
Baylor University
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Waco
Oklahoma University
Texas University
Return Old System Pressure on Coal Contracts
Washington officials hint at reverting to competitive bidding for railroad coal contracts as mine operators push to equalize prices with the public. The price scale agreed by operators and the commerce department body was rejected by the administration. Irregular bowel movements lead to chronic constipation and a constipated habit fills the system with impurities. Herbine is a great bowel regulator. It purifies the system, vitalizes the blood and puts the digestive organs in fine vigorous condition. Sold by Jen.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Industrial Conference Board
Department of Commerce
Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
Corn Takes Jump In Price On Wheat Scarcity
Chicago April 2 corn rose six cents a bushel as official word on wheat scarcity and halted U S exports of wheat and flour to neutral countries spurred the rise.
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Chicago
United States
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Sold for Relief
Stop coughing and ease chest irritation with Ballard's Horehound Syrup. The product claims to heal the lungs and restore comfortable breathing and is sold at Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
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Ballard
Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Quick Relief for Constipation
A dated advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It promises rapid bowel relief, links symptoms to stomach and liver cleansing, and warns against counterfeits while endorsing the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Carter Glass urges strong fifth Victory Loan subscription
In Minneapolis on March 28 Carter Glass secretary of the treasury addressed delegates and visitors at a business convention urging a brighter subscription to the fifth Victory Loan than prior issues. He spent the day with Liberty Loan workers of the ninth federal reserve district and focused his remarks on the upcoming loan.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Carter Glass
Delightful Calotabs Remedy Ad Promises Clean Liver
An advertisement touts Calotabs as a purified calomel laxative for biliousness and indigestion. It claims one nightly tablet cleanses the liver with no taste or griping, promises morning vitality, and offers a 35 cent price with a pharmacist refund guarantee.
Fifth loan rally urged to aid returning servicemen
The secretary argues interest on new loans should outpace previous ones, urging loyal Americans to subscribe eagerly for the fifth loan. He highlights gratitude for only a few fallen as the war continues and stresses raising funds to bring the boys home. The convention ends with plans to form a bureau to address wholesaler and retailer issues in Minnesota.
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Glass
Minnesota
King Albert Visits Wilson During Paris Visit
Paris reports King Albert of Belgium arrived from Brussels by air and called on President Wilson, marking a diplomatic exchange during his Paris stay. The visit followed his arrival yesterday.
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Paris
King Albert
Belgium
Brussels
Wilson
Registration of Dead in American Battle Area
In the American Battle Area on March 31 four thousand American Expeditionary Force men are engaged in registering and searching for graves of Americans who died in battle. The work aims to prepare for return of the bodies if Congress authorizes it.
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America
Congress
Bargain Shoe and Dress Line Pushes Old Prices
A large sale lists 2500 yards of cotton prints priced from 10c to 35c per yard and a wide assortment of shoes for men women and children with prices from 59c to 3.39. The catalog promotes Oxford styles, slippers, vici kid, and leather options, plus dresses, waists, skirts, and hats at substantial discounts.
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Oxford
Express
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Dakota
THE
ATH Victory
Miles
Winifred Jones
Stockton, Md
M. Bonneville
Main Street
East
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