Braids County Farmers Plan Marketing Associations
Following a February 3, 1920 conference with the Commercial club farmers issue a call for county meetings to form marketing associations for cotton pricing. Meetings set for Tabor Kurten Reliance Harvey Shiloh Kosarek Wellborn Bryan County Court House February 9–14 with delegates to a February 14 county meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Tabor
Kurten
Reliance
E. A. Peters
J. J. Vandiver
A. W. Kinnard
J. S. Pate
H. P. Dansby
J. H. Reed
A. B. McSwain
I. M. Cook
W. E. Graham
War Department Essay Contest Opens for Brazos County Students
A recruiting drive will open a Bryan office about the 10th as war officials offer prizes for essays on enlistment benefits. Winners from Brazos County will be chosen February 20, 1920, with three national prizes announced April 19 and awards presented May 5 in Washington by Secretary Baker.
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War Department
Bryan
U. S. Army
Brazos County
Eagle
Baker
Peyton C. March
John J. Pershing
U. S Army
Washington
Come Back
Walter Reed Hospital
Santa Barbara
California
Baltimore
New York
Nevada
Ofte
Pershing
March
Cardui endures: a Dallas wife finds relief after birth
Affected by severe postnatal weakness and nervous exhaustion, Pia.-Mre, Dallas Prine, relates how Cardui improved her condition after about six bottles. She reports restored strength, return to housework, and encouragement for other women to try the remedy despite prior fears and poor circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pia
Dallas Prine
Bhusband
Cardus
Stewart McSwain Announces Candidacy for Brazos County Clerk
Stewart McSwain seeks the Brazos County Clerk post in the Democratic primary. He cites six years teaching in Edge and Tabor schools, commercial training, and Army service as qualifications. He plans to meet voters after March 1 and promises courteous, efficient service if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Brazos
A. B. McSwain
Wellborn
Edge and
Tabor
Stewart McSwain
February the queer est of all months
February 1920 is touted as a peculiar month with 29 days five Sundays seven holidays and one Friday 14. Leap year omen ideas are linked to good luck for women as the month aligns with unusual calendrical features. The article notes the last similar February was 1880 and the next will be 1048.
Political Announcement for Local Offices Pronounced
An historic political notice lists several county and district officers including representatives county judge sheriff clerk treasurer assessor and tax collector with stated salaries. The document outlines eligibility and filing details for candidates seeking the offices under county rules and election procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Vor County Clerk T C Nunn Jr Stewart McSwain
The fragment mentions Vor County Clerk T C Nunn Jr and Stewart McSwain in a notice style. No further context or actions are provided to establish a full event or outcome for detailed summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vor County
T. C. Nunn, JR
Stewart McSwain
Quinine That Does Not Affect the Head Mentioned
A note discusses a tonic labeled LAXA HIVE BROMO QUENIPE claiming fewer head effects and nervousness. The text urges remembering the full name of Mr. W. OHOVAL for the summary reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mh. W. Ohoval
Rufus Hardy Declares Candidacy for Congress from Corsicana
Judge Rufus Hardy of Corsicana announces re election bid for Congress from the Sixth District. The Democrat has served in the House and cites his record on railway reform the Federal Reserve Act the merchant marine and support for the League of Nations. He seeks continued service to veterans and war workers while guiding ship policy and reconstructive legislation.
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Rufus Hardy
Corsicana
Congress
Hagle
Judge Hardy
National Congress
Democratic Party
Illinois
New York
New Jersey
Conneticutt
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Wilson
Texas
Hardy
Iowa
Ohio
Nebraska
Kansas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Merchant Marine
Boston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Merchant Marine Committee
House
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Government
United States
Congress Aa
Washington
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
League of Nations
League
No Worma in a Healthy Child Promoted by Tonic
An old advertisement claims worms cause pale skin and stomach upset in children. It promotes Groves Tastellss Chill Tonic as a two to three week remedy to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system. It markets the tonic at a certain price per bottle.
Mrs Lucille Seale Dies at Bryan Hospital at 23
Lucille Stuart Seale, 23, wife of Herbert Seale, died at Bryan hospital after a weeklong illness. Funeral at her mother's home with Rev. Charlton H. Storey to preside. Survived by husband, mother Mrs. W S Stuart, four sisters and three brothers, all of Bryan.
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Lucille Stuart Seale
Herbert Seale
Bryan Hospital
W. S. Stuart
Charlton H. Storey
Presbyterian Church
Lucille Stuart
Bryan
Thurston Cole
Jack P. Johnson
W. P. Moore
Clyde Stuart
J. F. Stuart
Elon Stuart
Charley Stuart
Prospect Notes from February Sunshine and Local Visits
Prospect reports sunny weather and good health. Rev. Thompson preached Sunday and visited area families. A community singing at Joe Beals drew a joyful crowd. Mrs Ella George of Wixon visited sister Mrs Whited. Miss Mattie and Jommie Wilson and mother called on Walter Bullock and family. Rev. Thompson also spent Sunday with Mr Richie.
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Prospect
Rev. Thompson
Joe Beals
Ella George
Wixon
Whited
Mattie
Jommie Wilson
Walter Bullock
Family
Richie
Local notes report weather delays and social visits
Wixon area reports heavy rain slowing farming with little plowing. J H White returns from a trip to see daughters Mia, Jesse Bullock of Fort Worth and Mra C EB Bullock of Hearne. Nora Mabrey of Normangee visits her daughter Mra J F Rosler. Freeman installs a gasoline engine mill setup. Winnie Carroll visits Harvey. local school progresses under Misa Carroll and J MH White Jr. Mr and Mrs J C Skaines visit Sunday afternoon.
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Wixon
J. H. White
Mia
Jesse Bullock
Fort Worth
Mra
EB. Bullock
Hearne
Nora Mabrey
Normangee
J. F
Rosler
Freeman
Winnie Carroll
Harvey
Misa Carroll
J, Mh, White, Jr
J. C. Skaines
Record lows in Austin bankruptcy petitions in 1919
Austin reports a new low in bankruptcy petitions for 1919 with thirteen filings in the district, against sixteen in 1918. Clerk records indicate 1920 may again show reduced activity, with three petitions already filed.
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Austin
Federal
Clork
Purifying and Enriching Viality Energy Boost
A fragment notes vitality and energy from purification and enrichment of the blow, promising a soon felt strength and invigorating effect with a mention of price.
Idlers to Work the Cure in Food Price Debate
Syracuse N Y Feb 2 Sherman J Lowell master of the National Grange says there is no hope of lower food prices for farmers. He asserts the only path to reduce the cost of living is for everyone to do a reasonable day's work, citing too many idle men in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
America
Sherman J. Lowell
National Grange
Lowell
Local residents and visitors converge in Bryan
A sprawling list shows Tom B. Martin from Steep Hollow and many neighbors from Reliance Brazos bottoms Wixon Wellborn Hearne and other communities visiting Bryan for shopping business or to check on ill relatives. Several plan travels including J H White to Fort Worth and Coon Williams to Dallas. Mrs Williams remains ill at a sanitarium. Mrs Hairell recovering with Bryan friends watching closely.
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Tom B. Martin
Smith, Sr
Essie Shealey
Reliance
Bryan
Albert Hanneman
Brazos Bottoms
J. H. White
Wixon
Coon” Williams and Son
A. C. Williams
Dallas
Williams
Tom Peyton
Benchley
Main Street
T. M. Risinger
Coley Powers
City
Charles de Stefano
Smetana
J. L. Cobb
Tabor
P. L. Barron
Rock Prairie
Ed Carll
Wellborn
Volney Cavitt
Wheelock
Robert Armstrong
Abram Hensarling
Hearne
T. B. Hubbard
Will Rudhti
A. W. Boyder
J. M. Williams
D. E. Thompson
John Wilcox
Forth Worth
Calvert
Lillian Barron
Lamar Bethea
Georgetown
M. B. Easters
Burton
Clarence Horton
Brazos County
Albany
Laura
Dorothy Broach
J. H. White, Jr
Eagle
C. M. Risinger
I. M. Cook
Ted Cook
J. J. Vandiver
J. H. McCullough
Steep Hollow
Robert Shaw
Albert Higgs
Rye
M. P. Elliott
H. Seale
C. B. Franklin
W. H. Morgan
Relliance
Mary Locke
Zack
M. M. Blaha
Somerville
Ed Payne
Edge
Will Powers
Ola Williams
Walter Holmes
Miss Williams
Janie Reynolds
Franklin
Mra
Nannie Rohde
George F. Lee
Red Cross Executive Board
A. Peters
Harvey
Misa Doris Reynolds
Houston
Jesse McIntosh
W. A. Free
W. C. Free
Prospect
Charles DeStafano
L. M. Cook
Ruth Weeden Hairell
Bryan Hospital
Hairell
Texas Swine Breeders OK Co Operation Plan At College Station
The Texas Swine Breeders association board meeting at the A&M College discussed co operation with business and educational interests to improve hog production in Texas. Officers were elected, a three class membership was defined, and plans for a vigorous membership drive were approved alongside efforts to secure funding for soft pork research and to bolster attendance at the National Swine Show and state fairs.
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A.L. Ward
Edwin Houston
Breeders Association
College Station
Texas Swine Breeders Association
Texas
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Geo. P. Lillard
Arlington
Tex
K. A. E. Flowers
Dallas
J. J. McLain
Anna
Tom _ Frazier
Fort Worth
David C. Young
Granger
Z. B. Benson
Wartlett, National Bank
W. G. Shipp
A. L. Jett Petty
A. L. Ward
A. B. Baluwin
Houston
James Ditto
Arlington National Bank
Arlington, Tex
E. Z. Russell
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington, D. C
W. B. Bizzell
M. College of Texas
Tt. O. Walton
B. Youngblood
Dean Williams
Grubbs Vocational College of Arlington
M. College
Swine Breeders’ Association
A. and M. College
T. O. Walton
Extension Service
KB. ZR
U. S. Bureau
South
Atlantic
House
National Swine Breeders Association
Stratton
State Fair Association
Swine Breeders Association
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage claim touts Pape's Cold Compound as the instant remedy for severe colds. It prescribes dosing every two hours until three doses, promising nasal unclogging, headache relief, and halted feverishness and sneezing with minimal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Conan
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Braids
Rus-Down
Ment
Por Conarese
Hon
Kupus Hardy
Vor
J, O. Perguson
Grove
C. Hoyle
Extension Publications A
State Bank Guaranty Fund
First State Bank & Trust Co
Guaranty Fund Bank
the Bank of Service and Safety
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