Election Postponed as Commercial Club Chooses New President
Barely a quorum this morning delayed the president election for O S Johnson who resigned to go to war. W H Cole was elected to fill the board vacancy. Secretary Eberstadt to notify members of the meeting purpose and by law reminders. Letters from Senators Sheppard and Culberson seek lignite test station location in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
O. S. Johnson
Eberstadt
Johnson
W. H. Cole
City National Bank
Sheppard and
Culberson
Texas
North Dakota
American steamer sinks German submarine off Virginia coast
The captain of an American steamer reported to the navy that his vessel rammed and probably sunk a German submarine off the Virginia coast near Winter Quarters shoals on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Virginia
Winter Quarters Shoals
Rice price protests flare in northern Japan
Disturbances over high rice prices lessen elsewhere but spread in north Japan. Mobs burned several houses at Sendai and the rice exchange reports thirty houses burned in the Taymiye prefecture on Thursday.
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Tokio
Japan
Sendai
Rice Exchange
Taymiye
Community clubs seek seed marketing boost in Bra zos county
County agent reports a ruling aiding bonafide farmers organizations to market cotton seed cooperatively. They may sell seed to an oil mill delivered to the mill, loading time allowed, and receive a car load price plus a three dollar commission. Commission distributed among contributing farmers. organization must hold a seed handling license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
The Price Of Paper In A Changing Market
A Normangee Star reader laments rising newspaper costs after 23 years of subscription. He recalls 1894 prices for cotton, bacon, beef, corn, eggs, and a horse, noting general price inflation while papers held steady before now. He argues subscriptions must rise to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Wage for Cotton Picking Raised by Victoria County Council
Victoria Tex August 19 The county council of defense raised the maximum wage for cotton pickers from 1 to 1 25 per 100 pounds after consulting with neighboring counties. Farmers petitioned for higher pay as many pickers left the county for better wages elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Tex
County Council of Defense
Automobile Register Transfers and New Car Entry
New car listing for W. B. Cline of Bryan a Nash model No 10856 by John Ellis Edge Chevrolet. Transfers include W T Echols to John Ellis Edge No 40856 Chevrolet and C F Goen to W W Hall No 10 852 Ford.
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W. B. Cline
Bryan
Nash
John Ellis
Edge
Chevrolet
W. T. Echols
C. F. Goen
W. W. Hall
Ford
Lemon Skin Whitener Ad Promises Fair Complexion
A vintage advertisement touts a lemon juice and orchard white lotion to whiten skin and reduce freckles tan and rough skin. It instructs squeezing two lemons into a bottle, adding orchard white, shaking, and applying daily to face neck arms and hands for a smooth clear complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Reunion After Seventeen Years for Zealia Phelan and Husband
In St Louis on August 20 Zealia Phelan is reunited with her husband after an 18 year separation. She had buried a man she thought was him who perished in the Galveston flood of 1900. He had become demented while searching for her.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Zealia Phelan
Galveston
Texas City
Phelan
Hardpen
Zealia
German gun claim linked to Geneva convention
German war correspondents report they inspected rifles taken from members of the seventy seventh American regiment and found shotguns loaded with buckshot, claiming the use violates the Geneva convention.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
England's grain crop tops 1868 level says official
London August 20 England's grain crop this year will be the largest since 1868 according to Sir Charles Fielding director general of food products.
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Associated Press
London
England
Charles Fielding
Early migration drives wild ducks south from Dawson
In Dawson Yukon Territory on July 22, two months ahead of schedule, vast flocks of wild ducks pass southward over the town. The Yukon River is often black with birds as forest fires north toward the Arctic Circle or some other natural cause push an early migration. many ducklings are already able to fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dawson
Yukon Territory
Yukon
Arctic Circle
Powers proposes moving Brazos county negro institute to Prairie View
County Superintendent Powers advised the Prairie View Normal principal to relocate this year’s Brazos county negro institute to Prairie View for a week of training. About forty negro teachers are employed in the county and the move is believed to offer greater value than a local county institute.
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Normal
Powers
Prairie View Normal
Brazos County
Prairie View
Welding Machine Explosion Injures Eight in City Plant
An explosion at the Capital City Automobile Repair company plant in Austin fatally injured three men and severely hurt three men and two women who were struck by flying debris as they passed along the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Capital City Automobile Repair Company
Central Enjoins County Officials in the Tax Matter
After the May term adjourned, 41 divorce cases were filed with District Clerk J W Barron. G S Hill sues unknown heirs to quiet title. Allen Smith sues W W Worsham on note and for mortgage foreclosure. Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Co sues J W Boston and J Holtzclaw for damages over short cotton seed weight. Houston and Texas Central Railway seeks to enjoin W J McCulloch and county commissioners from taxing intangible assets. county seeks 926.07 and state 6891.80. The company argues two thirds tax only. Hearing Sept 16. Bond of 8000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
J. W. Barron
G. S. Hill
Allen Smith
W. W. Worsham
Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Company
J. W. Boston
J. 3. Holtzclaw
Japan to Move Troops to Manchuria Border
Tokyo reports government statement that an agreement with China aims to relieve border danger and that Japan will dispatch troops to Manchuria. The Aug 17 note confirms military deployment in response to the border threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Manchuria
Associated Press
Tokio
China
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength for Summer
Advertisement claims the tonic strengthens feeble elderly and weak youths to endure summer heat. It purports blood purification and overall system renewal with a honing invigorating effect, urging readers to try Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
Civilians Must Grow Their Own Wool Says U S Official
San Francisco Aug 20. Lewis Penwell U S wool administrator says no wool will go into civilian clothing this year Army Navy and Red Cross require 900 million pounds while domestic production tops at 280 million pounds.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Lewis Penwell
U. S
Army
Navy
Red Cross
German Language Prohibition Sparks Local Controversy
Rev. Carl Frieling, Lutheran pastor serving Kurten and nearby churches, was stopped en route to Madison county and denied preaching. He cites loyalty to government and requests equal rights, while residents reportedly oppose German language use in any setting, even homes, a matter slated for county defense council discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Frieling
Kurten
Madison County
Frieling
Texas
Washington County
County Council of Defense
Sure-Cropper Corn on Brazos Farm Shows Double Yield
County Agent Benson visits Jacob Schramek’s Brazos county farm and confirms sure-cropper corn’s high yield. One acre in early variety produced about 50 bushels, surpassing later maturing corn which yielded less. Schramek says planting all in sure-cropper would have added 300 bushels and, with seed selection, the acre could net over $100 despite a dry year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Jacob Schramek
A. and M. College
Brazos County
Schramek
Mr. Schramek
Deserting Soldier Arrested After Noon Report
Sheriff T. C. Nunn was advised that Army authorities had declared John R. Loud a deserter by noon and by 2 PM he was jailed. Loud was among the group who answered roll call July 18 and left during the speaking, failing to proceed to Camp Travis with the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Nunn
John R. Loud
Loud
Camp Travis
Lax-Fos with Pepsin Advertised by Paris Medicine Co
A 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is promoted as a liquid digestive laxative. The ad claims it relieves indigestion constipation and biliousness and notes the product is manufactured by Paris Medicine Co makers of Laxative Bromo and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
Grove
French Aviators Down 45 Enemies in July War Dispatch
Washington reports that during July French aviators shot down 45 enemy machines within Allied lines and 139 behind enemy lines. Forty nine observation balloons were set on fire in the same period, per a French dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
France
Army Casualties Reported From Expeditionary Forces
The commandant general of the American expeditionary forces lists casualties: killed in action 79, missing 2, wounded severely 54, died of wounds 1, died of accidents 4, total 140. Texans wounded severely include Victor W. Roberts of Brownwood. A second section shows 68 killed, 7 died of disease, 55 wounded severely, 4 wounded undeclared, 1 prisoner, total 135. Texan wounded severely is William V. Mason of Mount Pleasant.
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Py Associated Preas
Washington
Severly
Victor W. Roberts
Brownwood
William V. Mason
Mount Pleasant
Texas Cavalry Regiments Ordered Federalized by U S
Adjutant General reports federal recognition granted to the 2d and 6th Texas cavalry regiments. Col. Napier leads the 2d at San Antonio, Col. Peck heads the 6th at Dallas. Government to direct camps and more units may follow. James A. Harley traveled to Washington for war department talks on the federalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brandon
Adjutant General’s Department
Washington
Walter P. Napier
San Antonio
Hugh W. Peck
Dallas
James A. Harley
War Department
Zone system forces postpaid bundles and advance payments
The message explains wartime zone postage changes requiring eight to ten bundles and varying rates. Subscriptions must be prepaid or risk discontinuation, especially for distant subscribers. Editors Wren and the staff request readers to check labels and update payments to avoid service interruption.
Cardui Recital From Minnie Philpot of Gonzales
Minnie Philpot of Gonzales Texas describes five years of left side pain spreading to her shoulder back and head. She says she became a skeleton and could barely stand alone until after starting Cardui, noting improvement after the second bottle and ongoing good health for years.
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Gonzales
Tex
Minnie Philpot
Cardus
Cardui
Allied transports reach Vladivostok amid frontier fighting
Allied Vladivostok reinforcement includes a second American transport with a third due. North of Vladivostok Czecho-Slovak troops clash with Bolshevik forces on the Ussuri front. Soviet troops are said to have blown up the Baikal tunnel of the Trans Siberian railway.
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Associated Press
London
Vladivostok
Ussuri
Baikal
Fighting on Ussuri front as Czecho-Slovak outposts retreat
Heavy fighting continues on the Ussuri front with Czecho-Slovak outposts forced to retire. A Japanese marine contingent has landed at Nikolaievsk on the Amur, reported by Reuters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Ussuri Front
Nicolaievsk
Amoy
Reuter
Deaths in Petrograd During Food Riots
Hundreds killed and wounded in Petrograd as Lettish guards clash with rioters during food disorders. Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports the deadly confrontation in the city during the unrest.
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Petrograd
Associated Press
London
Lettish
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph
Riordan Named City Electrician by Commission
Mat Riordan was elected city electrician by the city commission at the last night session. He replaces A F Hewitt who resigned to work in Norfolk navy yards. Riordan must give eight hours daily to city work and may perform private jobs at other times. He will move his office and stock to the city warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Riordan
A. F. Hewitt
Navy Yards
Norfolk
Riordan
Hobby Appeals to Officials on Youth Registration Call
Governor Hobby asked all state and county officers and county and city councils of defense to help register youths aged 21 on August 24 as directed by Provost Marshal General Crowder.
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Associated Press
Austin
W. P. Hobby
Crowder
No Worms in a Healthy Child Tonic Ad Claim
An advertisement argues that worms cause dull color and stomach issues in children. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as a two to three week remedy to enrich blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic to help expel worms and restore health. The tonic is promoted as pleasant to take and priced at six cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
French Cable Cut and Restored by Submarine Raiders
Washington reports enemy raiders cut the French trans Atlantic cable from an American port and the line has since been restored to operation. It notes this is the second cable cut and describes three submarines of cruiser type with a 17,000 mile radius carrying two 5.9 inch guns. One submarine is suspected of specializing in cable cutting.
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Washington
Old Cost Of Living To Be Investigated By Labor Bureau
Washington on Aug 20 the bureau of labor statistics began a nationwide study of the cost of living. The survey will collect data from families on annual expenditures for food clothing housing fuel furniture and other expenses to aid wage adjustments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Next Liberty Loan Drive Plans Under Way
Dallas August 17 J W Hoopes executive manager for the next liberty loan campaign in the eleventh federal reserve district says plans for the new drive are being worked out and that there must be a great sacrifice by the people. He adds they are building a more closely knit organization than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
J. W. Hoopes
Eleventh
Federal Reserve District
Spain Denies Change in Policy on Neutrality
San Sebastian Aug 19 Foreign Minister Dato denied press reports that Spain's neutrality was threatened. He said the cabinet would suffer nothing to turn it from a policy of neutrality and denied sending a note to Germany about the sinking of the Serantes, attributing it to a fire in petroleum cargo.
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Associated Press
San Sebastian
Spain
Dato
Germany
Negro Held on Murder Charge in Stella Dickson Death
Henry Spaight a forty year old negro man is jailed on a murder complaint for killing Stella Dickson a negro cook found dead in the servant house. Justice Gamner issued the warrant and an examining trial date is pending. District officials Davis Nunn and Minkert led the investigation and say they have a strong case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Spaight
Justice of the Peace
Gamner
Stella Dickson
Spaight
Davis
T.C. Nunn
Minkert
Lieutenant Maclaure Vanishes in France Mission
With the American Army in France on August 17 a report states Lieutenant Henry Maclaure of Newton Massachusetts has been missing since July 15. He was duty protecting observing planes when he was detached from his squadron and disappeared.
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Maclaure
Associated Press
France
Henry Maclaure
Newton
Mass
Dodson's Liver Tone Endorsed Over Calomel For Liver Health
A vintage health ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe substitute for calomel urging readers to avoid salivation and nausea. It claims calomel harms the liver and warns of possible sickness and dental damage while praising the vegetable-toned remedy for quick relief and energizing effects for adults and children alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
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Normangee Star
Automobile Register
Mrs. Phelan
Central
Texas Cavalry
U. 8
Normangee
Post Office Department
Hobby
Castoria
Negro
Negres
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