Garrett declines elimination bid for Congressman at Large race
Washington April 27 Representative Garrett declines invitation to enter an elimination race reducing candidates for Congressman at Large. He notes Texas Democrats endorse President Wilson and his administration and says he will seek re election in the July primary. He mentions Sumners retirement creates Fifth District vacancy and cites other Democrats urging no elimination.
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Washington
Garrett
R. B. Humphrey
Throckmorton
Fort Worth
Humphrey
Wilson
Texas
Thomas H. Ball
Baltimore
Democracy of
J. M. Hawkins
Important meetings announced at A and M
The Texas A and M College will host three major gatherings in July. Farmers Institutes July 17 18 Farmers Short Course July 20 25 and Farmers Congress July 27 29. Dean E J Kyle Kane and H E Singleton announced the dates, expecting higher attendance than last year and detailing new demonstrations and practical lectures for delegates.
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Texas Farmer
Texas A. & M. College
State Department of Agriculture
College
Texas Farmers’ Congress
Farmers’ Institutes
Farmers
Farmers’ Congress
E. J. Kyle
School of Agriculture
A. & M. College
Kane
Austin
H. E. Singleton
McKinney
Commissioner Kane
FE. J. Kyle
College Station
Texas
Clean-Up Campaign Meeting Sets May 2 3 Target
Bryan residents urged to join a city wide clean up led by Mrs A M Waldrop with Miss Malcolm McInnis as secretary. The plan calls for trash collection May 2 3 and post cleanup inspections by a panel including the mayor health officer and county judge.
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A. M. Waldrop
Malcolm McInnis
Bryan
Eagle
Rural schools close countywide amid trips and games
Six rural schools shut Friday with concerts and picnics for pupils. Edge and Blanton schools held programs and picnics while Steep Hollow closed due to smallpox fears. Tabor beat Kurten 6 4 and 8 3 in baseball as Wheelock joined in. County Superintendent Parker praises the session.
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Edge
F. C. McDonald
Nina Henry
Blanton School
Lena Gilpin
Tabor
Kurten
Goodson
Nona Goodson
Shiloh
Jerome Kopecky
Maude Sowarby
Steep Hollow
Alexander
Stuart McSwain
Emma Montgomery
Wheelock
Parker
Secrets of Sex Knowledge Book Ad By Hall
An advertisement for a sex education book by Winfield Scott Hall promotes plain truths on sex matters for marriage happiness. It lists audiences including nurses teachers doctors and preachers and claims scientific accuracy with endorsements from major papers. Available under plain wrapper for $1.00 plus 10 cents postage from Miami Publishing Company Dayton Ohio.
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Winfield Scott Hall
Ph Odo
Leipzig
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia Press
Standard Book of Knowledge
Philadelphia Ledger
New York World
Miami! Publishing
Dayton, Ohio
Villa responds to arbitrate plan against Huerta
Juarez dispatches quote General Villa welcoming arbitration to settle the Mexican dispute if Huerta is eliminated. He says the three southern republics must not gain too much influence and that the United States alone could handle the matter if it prevents bloodshed. He notes anti American feeling but no personal affront. He predicts Huerta’s resignation is possible as Mexican public opinion shifts.
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Juarez
Mexico
Huerta
Cientificos
United States
Tampico
Equipment upgrades enhance A and M College electrical lab
The Texas A and M College electrical engineering department received new railway motors and control equipment to strengthen instruction. Added AC generators and modern motors expand test work while standard instruments support calibration for students and local electric companies. Prof. F C Bolton leads a highly active, in demand program popular with cadets.
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A. & M. College
Texas A. & M. College
F. C. Bolton
Refugee Influx at Galveston as Ports Enforce Quarantine
Galveston reports ongoing refugee arrivals after President Wilson instructed Admiral Fletcher to enforce salute demands after Tampico incident. Ships include Battleship Connecticut and destroyer tender Dixie. About 1,112 refugees remain to arrive, 570 immigration officials prepared to issue home tickets, six days of observation from embarkation, with health officers monitoring those on board. Local, state, and federal officials coordinate with steamship lines to meet needs of passengers amid visitor interest.
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Galveston
Wilson
Admiral Fletcher
Tampico
Connecticut
Dixie
Mexico
United States
O Shaughnessy Denies Mistreatment in Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz April 27 Nelson O Shaughnessy Charged Affairs of the American Embassy at the City of Mexico arrived in Vera Cruz amid claims by him that he was not mistreated and will proceed with official duties.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Wellborn to Get Local Telephone Exchange
A new telephone exchange is planned for Wellborn to serve the town and surrounding areas up to the Brazos bottom. It will have a central office and switchboard and connect with the Bryan exchange, enabling Bryan residents to call Wellborn patrons for the existing rate. Claud L. Baker is installing the system and it will be operational once installation completes.
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Wellborn
Brazos
Kurten
Bryan
Wellborn Exchange
Claud L. Baker
Population figures for Continental U S and states reveal growth
The Census Bureau announced that Continent al United States including possessions has 109 million people with 98 million in the continental area. Texas is listed at 4 250 000 and Oklahoma at 2 026 000.
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Census Bureau
Washington
Continental
United States
Texas
Oklahoma
Fighting Resumes in Strike District at Walsen Mines
Sheriff Farr reports renewed fighting all night at Walsen mines in the strike district. Fifty militiamen arrived to reinforce the area and were outnumbered about ten to one by strikers. No further fatalities were reported.
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Associated Pressi
Walsenburg
Colo
Farr
Walsen Mines
Strikes intensify with guards killed at Walson mines
Denver reports strike zone conditions worsen since September. Violence reaches both southern and northern fields with seven mine guards killed at Walson mines. Authorities await potential Federal troop intervention as President Wilson may be asked to act.
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Denver
Colo
Walson Mines
Wilson
Wilson to Send Federal Troops to Colorado Strike
President Wilson ordered Federal troops to Colorado to restore order in the coal strike district after a Cabinet discussion. Secretary of War Garrison joined the plan, following a push to involve John D. Rockefeller Jr. in mediation, which Rockefeller declined to intercede.
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Washington
Wilson
Colorado
Garrison
Flood
House Mines Committee
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Rockefeller
The Woman Beautiful Art Portrait Set Offer
Dayton Art Portrayal Co announces 12 hand colored art pictures described as rare beauty studies. Finely printed on heavy art paper, 7x11 inches, with a free large 15x18 colored picture for orders. Entire set of different images available postpaid for 1.25, money back guarantee.
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Dayton Art Portrayal CO
Dayton
Ohio
Lower Rates of Interest on the Way for Farmers
Judson C. Welliver reports in Farm and Fireside that Congress is poised to create a new class of Federal charter banks to handle farm land loans. A U S commission studied international practice to craft legislation addressing farmers credit needs and bridging gaps in the current banking system.
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Fireside
National Farm Paper
Springfield
Ohio
Judson C. Welliver
Washington
United States Commission
Welliver
The Country Girl and Her Garden
Fireside essay by Jessie Field offers practical ideas for women tending small plots. It gives tips on seed selection, soil care, and budget friendly gardening practices suitable for home yards and family meals.
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Jessie Field
Suggestions on profits from tomato club work
Miss Field cites Farmers Bulletin 521 showing Katie Gunter of Samaria South Carolina with one tenth acre of tomatoes. Data lists costs 35.33 canned product 770 cans net cost per can 0.047 sold fresh 0.4790 net profit for season 78.35. At that rate an acre would net 783.70 with required work and judgment.
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Field
Farmers’ Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
Katie Gunter
Samaria
South Carolina
Free Spoons With La Rita Chocolates Offer
Purity Candy Company of Middleton Ohio advertises six Cuban Pattern extra crown silver teaspoons free with a one dollar purchase of La Rita Chocolates. Send $1 and five local candy lovers names to receive a full size box and six spoons postpaid.
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LA Rita
Purity Candy Company
Ever Ready Medicine Cabinet Advertised by Hamilton Drug Co
An emergency medicine cabinet offers ready relief for aches, pains, digestive issues, and common illnesses with ointments, laxatives, tablets, and tonics. The Hamilton Drug Co in Hamilton, Ohio promotes a limited time introductory price of $1.00 each, down from $3.00, with instructions included.
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Hamilton Drug CO
Hamilton
Ohio
Hensarling's Advertises Chops and Oats Carload
The southbound J. G. N. delivered a solid carload of chops brand and oats to Hensarling's and customers are urged to phone for prices.
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Hensarling’s
Question on Conversion and Silence Among Fathers
The excerpt asks how many young men were converted by their fathers and ponders the reason for the evident silence surrounding this influence.
Harvey Happenings Reflect Rain Benefit and Local Affairs
Harvey residents praise steady rain from Sunday vital for corn and cotton. The town notes a well attended church appointment by Rev. Sam Thomas. Harvey baseball lost 2 1 to 1 against Wellborn and College Cubs. Visitors from Bryan, Wellborn, and San Antonio join local social rounds with several named residents and relatives.
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Harvey
Sam Thomas
Wellborn
College Cubs
Blanch
Bernice Hanna
Bryan
Icy Goen
Coleview
Lola
Essie
Nona Belle Jones
Ross
Allie Gandy
Annie Mae Yardley
Lola Jones
F. Y. Turner
Beula Andrews
Paul Ferguson
J. B. Batson
C. H. PB. Graham
N. A. Cotham
Carl Morgan
Preston Goen
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Farmers’ Institute, Farmers’ Short Course and
Carnegie Hall
Colck
Villa
O'Shaughnessy
Wellborn Telephone Exchange
Associated Press
P. O
Middleton, Ohio
Sylvania Woods
Clifton Mills
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