Russians Capture Erzerum and Armenian Lands Described
The piece discusses the capture of Erzerum by Russian forces under Grand Duke Nicholas and its strategic significance in Armenia. It recounts Armenia’s geography, historic relics, and the region’s division among Russia Turkey and Persia, noting distant military and political aims.
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Houston Post
Nicholas
Armenia
Sennacherib
Assyria
Nineveh
Nisroch
Adammelech
Sharezer
Esarhaddon
Euphrates
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Acampsis
Persian Gulf
Caspian
Euxine
Western Asia
Ararat
Russia
Turkey
Persia
Galicia
Poland
Robertson Insurance Law Foes in Texas Campaign Spotlight
The Robertson insurance law and the Gibson bill are set to dominate the coming state campaign. Governor Ferguson backs the Gibson bill and nearly secured passage last session, with editorials from Waxahachie Light and The Southland warning of moves to circumvent him. The piece notes life companies expanding in Texas under the Robertson framework and questions political tactics around the governor’s stance.
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Robertson Insurance
Gibson
Ferguson
Waco Times-Herald
Robertson
House
Senate
Southland
Southland Life Insurance Company
Dallas
Dallas News
Patterson
Texas
CANDIDATES EXPENSE ACCOUNTS REQUIREMENT
The Terrell election law requires candidates to file sworn, itemized expense statements within ten days after a primary and after a final election. The reports cover all canvass expenses including payments to newspapers hotels and travel and are public records subject to inspection.
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Terrell
Unloaded gun quip cited as harsh remedy
Quotations from the Burleson County Ledger suggest a controversial take on gun safety. The piece argues that if someone points a gun playfully, they should be knocked down, regardless of whether it is loaded, with the coroner's inquest aimed at the other party.
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Burleson County Ledger
Wagon Yard a Success in Bryan Commerce Boost
The Bryan free wagon yard last night was full with beds occupied and wagons and stock filling the yard. Visitors from Grimes and Madison counties traded and stayed overnight, praising the service and predicting the yard will draw more trade to Bryan than any prior effort by the Commercial Club and local merchants.
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Bryan
Grimes
Madison
Appropriates Eats For Odd Specified Groups
A humorous list recommends animal meats for various professions and social roles. The items include jackrabbits for office seekers, frog legs for high jumpers, pears for poker players, brains for politicians, ducks for quack doctors, chickens for visiting delegates, tongue for bashful bachelors, beef steaks for roughnecks, and mule meat for professional kickers.
Fragmentary 1915 Bank Venue Hints At Prosperity
A garbled 1915 note references United States banks and Dillon dollars with uncertain tone about prosperity and soil. The fragment hints at financial concerns and agricultural ties but lacks clear details or a coherent events narrative.
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United States
Dillion Dolla
Our Wonderful Bodies Fact Sheet
An assorted overview lists body facts such as 246 bones in the human body 7 090 000 skin pores a person breathes about twenty times per minute at rest 98 degrees Fahrenheit as average body temperature 24 hours perspiration about 33 ounces and average brain weight 3 1 2 pounds for men and 2 11 ounces for women It also estimates surface area at 2500 square inches.
Market vital to farmers urges harmony with club
The document argues market access takes precedence over production and warns that without a market farmers may overproduce cotton. It calls for close cooperation between farmers and the Commercial Club to avoid crops without buyers and to sustain initiative.
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Commercial Club
Root critiques Wilson on defense leadership and policy origins
Elihu Root argues President Wilson is not a defense leader and that preparedness is a Republican policy imposed by popular demand. He notes copyright records show no Republican pre emption on the idea and suggests Wilson adopted preparedness after seeing it.
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Elihu Root
Wilson
Woodrow
Peanut Crops Spur Machinery Installations in Texas
Texas communities install peanut handling gear with some sites adding mills to crush peanuts, extract oil, and market by products. The crop is seen as safe and cheap with great potential, signaling a brighter day for farmers nationwide.
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Texas
Fires Driven by War Sentiment Stir Public Alarm
Flames believed incendiary in origin rise amid European war mood and threaten the nation. Authorities warn such fires could become the underlying cause if the United States enters the present trouble, urging a decisive response.
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United States
Houston bankers pledge $100000 for farm dairy equipment
Bankers and businessmen in Houston aim to raise 100000 dollars to help small farmers add dairy operations. A ready Houston market exists but much of the cream now travels 150 miles to meet demand.
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Houston
Widow jailed over $100 sewer tap refusal in Ohio
An Ohio widow chose jail over a $100 fine for refusing to connect her home to a sanitary sewer. She vowed to stay in durance vile for life rather than tap the sewer, but upon recovery and tears she is expected to pay the fine, connect, and emerge.
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Ohio
Durance Vile
Houston Post
Bailey Announces Non candidacy for Senate This Year
Senator Bailey states he will not run for the senate this year and says his plans for 1918 will be revealed as events unfold, especially with the junior senator up for reelection.
Texas woman snaps unloaded pistol in prank
Loving tributes flow from friends across Texas as floral offerings accompany the remembrance. The playful incident ended with traditional reactions, highlighting widespread affection and memorials.
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Texas
Houston Post
Season of chicken fever breaks in poultry year
The piece notes the season when amateur poultrymen imagine large flocks of fryers and baskets of fresh yard eggs as the fever grips hobbyists.
Road funds in bank as taxes paid prompt delay protest
Residents state money for good roads is secured in the bank and the first year's taxes have been paid. They question why construction is delayed and demand start of work without further hold ups.
Untitled note on school power and posture
Fragmentary note discusses schools and power, urging caution against harming the position of Her-TM and related entities. Contains unclear references and incomplete sentences.
Peanuts Transform De Leon Farms With Diversified Yields
Clarence DuBose reports De Leon farmers shift from cotton to peanuts and hogs. Yields range from twenty to hundred bushels per acre with many averaging forty to fifty. hog shipments total about 150 carloads and a daily two-car pace. A bank note shows $150,000 insured for warehoused peanuts, while farmers like Nabors and Loudermilk tout diversification and home-based livelihoods.
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DeLeon
de Leon
W. D. Hornsby
F. A. Ruff
Ruff
J. B. Loudermilk
Downing
Loudermilk
Senator Bailey Not a Candidate for Senate in 1916
Washington reports former Senator Bailey has returned from a Pacific coast trip and will not seek the senate in 1916. Despite heavy pressure and thousands of letters urging him to run, he remains opposed to candidacy, having previously announced his decision a year ago and reiterating it amid debates on preparedness.
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Washington
Bailey
Pacific Coast
Texas
Senate
Dallas
Confederate Monument Unveiled in Llano Texas
Llano Texas February 22 The Daughters of the Confederacy unveil a new monument in Llano a base and pedestal with a Confederate soldier statue on the public square area Governor James E Ferguson will speak joined by Mayor Callahan Wilburn Oatman and H P Melni as veterans’ rep Llano Business Men's Association helped prepare the ceremony trains offered special rates and local crowds arrive early Leonora Simpson will unveil the monument created by local v This item notes civic involvement and a high profile guest speaker
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Lalno
Tex
Liano
Daughters of the Confederacy
James EK. Ferguson
Leonora Simpson
J. T. Simpson
Fortheast
Ferguson
Callahan Wilburn Oatman
H. P. Melnni
Senator Bailey Stands Firm Against Preparedness Push
The article reports that Senator Bailey is unlikely to yield to the expansion or preparedness sentiment. It notes his reputation for steadfastness and that he will spend summers at home, including Gainesville, while planning speeches across Texas to oppose the prevailing mood for a larger standing army and navy.
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Texas
Bailey
Senate
Gainesville
Smith reports selection of dry goods for Coulter Company sale
J Tom Smith returns from buying trip in New York St Louis and Chicago reporting a swell stock of dry goods notions shoes and ladies and gents clothing secured for sale at most reasonable prices. The Coulter Company will meet exacting demands and offer best service.
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J. Tom Smith
W. J. Coulter Company
New York
St Louis
Chicago
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