Prize Winners At Omat Course And Congress Announced
Rain ended the farmers congress short course as prizes were awarded to canning club girls from Jackson and Jefferson counties. President Bizzell praised attendance, with about 2 000 participants and officers elected for the affiliated groups. Resolutions urged direct property taxes for higher education and irrigation projects to counter crop threats.
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Omat
Congress
Farmers’ Congress
Dr. Vinson
The
State University
Austin
Dean Kyle
Canning Club
Taylor
Gray
Bizzell
Bryan
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Laguna
Mexico
Rio Grande
PD. D Floyd
Ellis County
L. C. Wilkinson
Jackson County
C. O. Moser
Dallas County
L. F. Arnold
Collin County
C. Merwin
Jasper County
Tarrant County
Gertrude Davis
May Rives
Vestor Pate
Brazos County
Olia Knapp
John Gorham
Co. L. Gray
Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
W. T. Turk
Hallettsville
W. H. Harris
Waco
Ira G. Craig
Whitesboro
W. H. Turk
Kansas City
Shipping Board to Seize Ocean Going Ships
Washington Aug 2 The Shipping Board plans to take over all American ocean going merchant ships. Charters will be requisitioned under a new congressional act authorizing the president to commandeer tonnage for government use.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Shipping Board
Congress
United States
Oklahoma Trouble Seems at an End
Oklahoma City August 6 with two armed posses in the field after bands of malcontents opposing the draft moved through central Oklahoma. The three day upheaval has seen 193 revolutionists captured in Sasakwa Seminole county base, about 30 taken Sunday, many surrendering via women messengers. One death Wallace M Cargill a rebel leader.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Sasakwa
Seminole County
Wallace M. Cargill
Constipation remedy ad promotes Herb ine product
An 1880s style ad claims constipation starts many diseases and promises health by keeping bowels active. It touts Herb ine to remove accumulations and prime the system, priced at 50 cents and sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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E. J. Jenkins
Cotton Exchange Reopens After New Contract Signed
From Friday's Manly Eagle a new contract has been signed and forwarded for market reports for the cotton exchange here. No reports have been received in recent days due to the previous contract expiring and not being renewed.
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Manly Eagle
Five German State Ministers Resign Including Zimmerman
Berlin announced today that five ministers of state quit their posts. Foreign Secretary Zimmerman and four state secretaries resigned, including Finance Minister Lenze and Interior Minister Von Loebell. Dr Richard Von Kuehlmann, German ambassador to Turkey, was named to succeed Zimmerman.
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Berlin
Ane
Zimmerman
Lenze
von Loebell
Richard von Kuehlmann
Turkey
Senate OKs Prohibition Amendment for States
Washington reports the Senate adopted a resolution to submit a prohibition amendment to the states by a 65 to 29 vote. The measure sets a six year window for ratification and awaits action by the House, which leaders say may be brought to discussion soon.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
United States
BoroZone advertised as ideal antiseptic and healing agent
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts and burns with BoroZone to prevent infection and aid healing. The product, suitable for man or beast, is sold by E. J. Jenkins in prices from 25 cents to 1.59 dollars and promoted as ready for emergencies.
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E. J. Jenkins
District Court: Daily Eagle Divorce Suits Listed
From Friday's Daily Eagle the court docket shows suits filed including Jim Steven versus Josie Steven legitimate divorce, Bailey Owens versus Lula Owens divorce, Jim Wilson versus Ella Wilson divorce, Francis Walker versus Alex Walker divorce, George Pierson versus Myrtle Pierson divorce, and Emma Holiday versus Robert Holiday divorce.
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District Court
Daily Eagle
Jim Steven
Josie Steven
Jim Wilson
Ella Wilson
Francis Walker
Alex Walker
Hillcrest Lots Sold to C H Andrews for 178.20
Deed filed in County Clerk office shows Fred L. Cavitt sold Hillcrest lots 8 and 10 in block C to C. H. Andrews for 178.20. Andrews contracts to build a residence on the property.
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Daily Eagle
Ferguson
Fred L. Cavitt
C. H. Andrews
C. Hillcrest
Mr. Andrews
Lemon Lotion Cream Improves Complexion With Citrus Juice
An inexpensive lemon skin softener and whitener is made by mixing the juice of two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white in a bottle. Strain to remove pulp and store for months. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands for smoothness and brightness.
General Marovisky Ordered Shot for Deserters
General Marovisky, commander of the guards corps that led the Russian retreat on the southwest front, has been ordered shot by a Petrograd court martial. The sentence follows Korniloff's order to shoot deserters after non compliance with his commands.
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Associated Out
London
Macovlsky
Guards Corps
Petrograd
Korniloff
Producers urged to speed up wood ship timbers
Washington reports the shipping board plans to build as many wooden ships as possible. Southern Pine Association pledged lumber for 100 ships but members have been slow to furnish the cut, citing unusual sizes and higher prices elsewhere drawing plants away from government contracts.
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Washington
Reorganized Shipping Board
Southern Pine Association
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted for Pain Relief
Advert shows a cold draft causing stiff neck or back pain and urges fixing on Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best remedy. Pricing listed at 26c 50c and 1.00 per bottle, sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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Ballard
E. J. Jenkins
Morgan Notes Sale Floated After Dominion of Canada Issue
J P Morgan and Co announced that the 100 million Dominion of Canada two year 5 percent notes have been successfully floated by the syndicate. The issue followed the syndicate's recent purchase of the Dominion's notes.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Dominion of Canada
Police Chief Shot Dead in Office. Officer Wounds Others
In New Orleans on August 2 Associated Press reports Chief of Police James Reynolds was shot and killed in his office by Patrolman Mullen who was then arrested. Police Captain Mullen and secretary George Vandervoor were fatally or seriously wounded in the same incident.
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New Orleans
James W. Reynolds
Mullen
George Vandervoor
Hoffman Phillips Named Minister to Colombia
Former secretary at the Constantinople embassy Hoffman Phillips is nominated by President Wilson to be minister to Colombia. The announcement places Phillips in a senior diplomatic role to advance U S interests in South America.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoffman Phillips
Constantinople
Wilson
Columbia
Woman Praises Foley Kidney Pills For Benefit Shown
A Rocky Mount North Carolina reader Mrs. A G Wells reports wonderful benefit from Foley Kidney Pills. The letter notes kidney related pains including rheumatic aches and sore joints, endorsing the remedy.
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A. G. Wells
Rocky Mount
N. C
M. H. James
Probate Court Refuses Will in Elbrich Estate
Probate court under Judge J. T. Maloney finds the instrument filed is not the will and testament of Albert and Mary Elbrich. W. S. Higgs is appointed administrator with bond set at 2500. George J. Nedbalek Roy Hudspeth and H. O. Jones named as appraisers.
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J. T. Maloney
Daily Eagle
Albert Elbrich
Mary Elbrich
W. S. Higgs
George J. Nedbalek
Roy Hudspeth
H. O. Jones
Malaria Prescription Tonic Promises Quick Relief
A 25 cent remedy marketed as a malaria and chills fever prescription. Claims to break any case in five or six doses and to act on the liver without causing griping or sickness. Also offered as a tonic to prevent fever recurrence.
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe calomel substitute
An advertisement urges replacing dangerous calomel with Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable liquid priced at five cents per dose. It claims liver aid without side effects warning calomel causes salivation and bone damage and promises relief from constipation sluggishness headaches and sour stomach with a pleasant flavor and druggist guarantee.
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Dodson
American Schooner John Hays Hammond Sunk
The American schooner John Hays Hammond was sunk by gunfire from a German submarine off the coast. All crew members were saved.
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Associated Press
London
John Hays Hammond
Tucker's Feed Store Promises Low Prices for All Feeds
G D Tucker's outlet advertises a wide range of animal feeds offered at lower prices than competitors. The notice emphasizes quantity and price advantages for farmers and pet owners seeking budget options.
BOROZONE Antiseptic Promoted for Wounds and Burns
Surgeons stress prompt antiseptic treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. BOROZONE described as ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast with prices 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50.
Birth Announcement for Annie Gertrude Smith
To Mr and Mrs Grover Cleveland Smith on route 3 a daughter Annie Gertrude Smith was born on July 20 1917.
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Grover Cleveland Smith
Annie Gertrude Smith
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W. G Griffin
Port Arthur
W. B Lanham
R. A. Gilliam
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J. P. Wright
Mission
P. N. Burch
Palestine
Railway Agricultural and Immigration Agents Association
George 5. Bruce
Houston
J. D. Tinsley
Pineland
H. M Madison
San Antonio
Field Crops Improvement Association
W. B. Starr
Cisco
J.D. Tinsley
A. M. Ferguson
Sherman
J. L. Fury
D. A. Saunders
Greenville
Shows
Experiment Association
W. W Cole
Chillicothe
Louis Welmerskirchen
A. S. Ware
Farm Management Association
C O. Mosser
D. Featon
Ballinger
H B. Killough
Civic League of Texas
J. A. Old
O. C. Payne
Civic League
Texas Dairy Men’s Association
H. A. Clapp
Collegeport
Lindley Watters
R. L. Poll
T. A
Cotton Exchange
Germany
Bailey Owens
Lula Owens
Vorce
George Pierson
Myrtle Pierson
Emma Holiday
Robert Holiday
Hillcrest
General Marovisky
HI Cher
Colombia
G. D. Tucker's
Dunlap
McDowell Gin Company
H. B. McDowell
Old Dunlap Gin
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Milan
Palm Beach
Oaly Dry Goods
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