Judge Buffington Urges Madisonville Navasota Highway Route
Navasota Judge Buffington discusses the highway question in the Navasota Examiner Review. He argues for prioritizing the Madisonville to Navasota route linking Carlos, Iola, Mesa, and Anderson to Bryan via a backbone road, claiming it will boost business and county development. He urges proper maintenance and warns against diverting funds to less connected routes.
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Buffington
Navasota
Navasota Examiner
Grimes County
Commissioners’ Court
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Anderson
Carlos
Iola
Chamber of Commerce At
Northwest Grimes
Erwin
Keith
Mesa
Iota
Crass
Madisonville-Navasota
Appolonia
Richards
Bedias
Singleton
Roan’s Prairie
Shire
Cross
Huntsville
Halle argues high prices from short hours wages and profiteering
In New York Salmon P Halle of Cleveland says dry goods and clothing costs rose due to short hours high wages and profiteering. He blames reduced US production for price spikes and says luxuries inflate labor costs paralyzing essentials. prices may fall as people calm down on certain lines.
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New York
Salmon P. Halle
Cleveland
United States
Halle
Per rywinkle alters view on drummers demand
The philosopher Perry Periwinkle tells the Eagle he was misunderstood when urging that a gross and a dozen items could go cheerfully. He now says it will take twice as many drum mers at double the cost to supply half the needed products. He is studying the question and will share results in a few days.
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Perry Perriwinkle
The
Eagle
Perry
Local figures oppose women’s suffrage in Texas primaries
The Eagle condemns Tom Hamilton of Waco and William Schneider of Bellville for opposing women’s voting rights in Texas. It mocks their efforts as futile in the face of pressing, real work and likens them to Bolsheviks adding to the cost of living while neglecting necessary tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Tom Hamilton
Waco
William Schneider
Bellville
Texas
Thomas
William
Advertisement in the Daily and Weekly Eagle
Readers are invited to the Daily and Weekly Eagle for a full page of local promotions. The issue highlights upcoming sales, product spotlights, and community notices with contact details for merchants.
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Daily
Weekly Eagle
Williamson County Leads In Agriculture
Georgetown Texas February 21 Williamson County leads the nation in cotton with 80 000 bales in 1919 and shows strong crops overall. Schwertner community funds $1400 private and $400 from A M College to hire an expert county agent. four existing agents plus this appointment expanding extension work. County aligns with U S Department of Agriculture and A M College. farm lands taxed at 25 million dollars. turkeys planned for fall market. many Boys Corn and Pig Clubs and Girls Poultry and Canning Clubs.
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Houston Post
Georgetown
Texas
Schwertner
Owen W. Sherrill
A. and
M. College
Sherrill
Williamson County
T. O. Walton
A. and M. College Extension
Bureau of Markets
Round Rock
Taylor
Barrett
U. S. Department of Agriculture
A. and M. College
United States
McAdoo Presses Uninstructed Delegation for San Francisco
William G. McAdoo seeks an uninstructed delegation to the National Democratic Convention in San Francisco. He clings to influence with politicians despite his handling of the federal railway situation and his resignation as general director. The episode reflects a queer political caper in his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. McAdoo
San Francisco
McAdoo
East Texas Bankers Share Call to Politics
At the Orange meeting of East Texas Bankers speakers urged greater interest in state and national politics. The counsel emphasized civic involvement beyond election days across all trades and professions.
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Orange
Three Circles of a Man’s Influence, Hoover Quoted
The quote notes three circles where a man radiates public, family, and self. It claims the public circle remains inaccessible to Mr. Herbert C. Hoover. It also remarks on the frosty tone when nominating a presidential candidate amid unclear party expectations.
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Herbert C. Hoover
Notable officials poised for film or lecture venues
The text notes two ex cabinet officials, Bryan on the platform and McAdoo in the movies, suggesting they could achieve financial success in entertainment or public speaking. It counsels restraint in sympathy and mentions they can afford simple meals.
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Mr. Lansin
Bryan
McAdoo
France Faces Food Crisis and the Back to the Land Rally
The Houston Post notes France can feed its people for 115 days a year and is rallying with the slogan Back to the Land. The piece observes that the slogan is aimed at other nations while France must boost production to survive.
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The
Houston Post
France
America
Short Hours Slash Clothing Output Raising Prices Across Goods
The article cites reduced production hours and curtailment as the main cause of shortages and rising prices. A cutter who once made twenty five suits daily now cuts twelve despite higher wages. Eggs in Chicago jumped from 30 cents to 1.00 per dozen and shoes may reach 30.00 if inefficiency persists.
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Chicago
Railroads urged government loan to avert fall costs
The Houston Post reports Railway Age calls for a government loan of 500 to 750 million dollars to railroads to avoid unprecedented transportation delays, while railway workers advocate continued government control. The piece argues private ownership would yield efficiency and urges Congress to back better representatives.
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The
Houston Post
Railway Age
Congress
Bureau critique on child hunger report and production urged
The Children's Bureau of the American Federation of Labor questions the 8 to 6 million child hunger figure and argues the report ignores the need for higher production and reduced urban crowding to improve rural sustenance and national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Children’s Bureau
American Federation of Labor
Leaders Must Address Immobility Of 3 Million In U S
The statement argues that 3,000,000 men in the United States perform immaterial or no labor. It urges leaders to confront the facts and tell the truth about the employment situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rich Creek Indian John Barnett Refuses Foolish Wealth
Henry Ford's Dearborn Independent notes John Barnett, the Creek Indian who earned 2,000,000 from oil on government land, did not display excitement or sensation as royalties arrived. It questions why wealth would provoke obstinacy and asserts even the richest Indian should act with manhood and not anger neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Dearborn Independent
John Barnett
Controversy Over Political Deals Allegedly Behind Texas Appointments
The text implies Colonel E. M. House conspired with Senator Culberson to resign a U S senator seat, then arranged with Governor Hobby for Burleson to be appointed postmaster general. It questions democratic accountability and whether the people influence public officer selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. House
Chas. A. Culberson
United States
Texas
Hobby
Burleson
Tick Eradication Meeting Scheduled in Hearne
R Q Astin president of Brazos County Short Horn Breeders Association calls a Tick Eradication meeting in Hearne on Saturday March 28. The event aims to gather stockmen from Robertson and Brazos counties to address tick issues affecting cattle industry. The Eagle reports a Swift & Co tick punctured hide deemed unfit for leather goods. President Astin expects large attendance.
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Robertson-Brazos County
R. Q. Astin
Brazos County
Short Horn Breeders Association
Hearne
Eagle
Swift & Co
Astin
Largest cattle sale planned at Texas Cat tlemen's Convention
In Houston during March the Texas Cat tlemen's Convention will host the state's largest thoroughbred sale. Holsteins Jerseys Guernseys Short Horns Herefords and Aberdeens plus other breeds will be offered under the direction of C M Evans of A and M College noted as a top dairy cattle judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas Cattlemen’s
Texas
C. M. Evans
A. and M. College
Evans
Peteet Leaves A. and M. College Post for Dallas
Hon Walton Peteet of the Bureau of Markets moves to a Dallas headquarters after March 1 for Texas Chamber of Commerce work. His wife Mrs Peteet and their boys stay in Bryan for now as the community extends best wishes and open hospitality.
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Walton Peteet
Bureau of Markets
A. and M. College
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Eagle
Dallas
Peteet
Peteets
Washington lawmakers must stand against terror groups
Groups of men organized for certain purposes who go to Washington to terrorize congress will in the end lose their power. Legislation should be passed for the benefit of labor and capital alike. Any interest that attempts to throttle justice will meet with ultimate defeat. The American people are sometime terrorized but finally they will awake. The great lawmaking body at Washington cannot afford to proceed on a platform of cowardice.
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Washington
Congress
Campbell Faces Bailey as Governor Hopefuls Clash
The piece weighs the likely outcome of a campaign between Joe Bailey and Tom Campbell. It suggests Campbell should back Ben Looney to defeat Bailey, warning that a posture only aimed at beating Bailey may fail with the broader electorate.
Movies to curb saloon scenes and river town gunplay
The piece argues early film should modernize by dropping saloon drinking and western tropes. It asserts western towns with pistols and rough bars belong to the past and urges John Barleycorn to yield to new influences to win public interest.
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John Barleycorn
No beer no work crowd blocked snow removal
The Houston Post praises workers who cleared snow amid a no beer no work stance. It condemns those relying on others for sustenance and urges a no work no eat principle for those exploiting others.
New 1920 Baseball Rules Promulgated For Study
The Eagle notes the newly promulgated 1920 baseball rules must be studied to avoid confusion at games. It suggests learning the rules is easier than cultivating a garden and urges readers to study the new guidelines promptly.
Overwork and underwork contrasted by Collier
Collier argues that overplay wears a man down as much as overwork and notes a billion to one ratio of underwork to overwork. The comment also quips that pants show the most wear on the seat.
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Collier
Houston Post
Rub My Tism Pain Relief Advert
Patent medicine blurb touts Rub My Tism as a great pain killer. It claims to ease Rheumatism Neuralgia Sprains and related soreness with quick relief and broad effectiveness. The copy markets a universal remedy tone and lists no clinical proof.
Rev Storey Named Brazos County Interchurch Chairman
Rev Charlton H. Storey pastor of First Presbyterian Church Bryan has been appointed county chairman for Brazos County in the Interchurch Movement. The Eagle of Tuesday will publish meeting details from Dallas and Storey expects soon to organize Brazos County in the work.
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Storey
Charlton H. Storey
First Presbyterian Church of
Bryan
Brazos County
Interchurch
Eagle of
Dallas
Habitual Constipation Cure Promoted in 14 to 21 Days
An advertisement touts LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a syrupy laxative to cure habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief with regular use for 14 to 21 days to establish regular action, noting stimulation and regulation and a pleasant taste at 60 cents per bottle.
Joseph W Bailey Then and Now
Long biographical sketch recounts Joseph W Bailey of Gainesville and his rise in Texas politics from the 1890 San Antonio convention through his U.S. Senate career. It covers Bailey aligning with Hogg on some issues, battles with Culberson and Clark factions, 1896 Chicago delegates, 1898 Galveston fight, and later rail rate debates with Tillman.
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Lee J. Rountree
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Gainesville
San Antonio
Texas
Mississippi
Silas Hare
Sherman
Congress
Fifth
Bailey
Prince Albert
James Stephen Hogg
Lawrence Sullivan Ross
A. and M
Ross
A. and M. College
James 8. Hogg
Oran M. Roberts
Frank R. Lubbock
L. S. Ross
Tyler
Joseph W Bailey
Jim Hogg
Gustave Cook
Mohicans
Benton S. Wheeler
East Texas
Joseph W. Bailey
Chas. A. Culberson
Hogg
Texas Railway Commission
George Warwick i Clark
Waco
Clark
Railroad Commission
Warwicks
England
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Bryan
Bailley
United States
Dallas
Houston
Cleveland
Hogg and Clark
John H. Reagan
S. W. T. Lanham
Jerome Kearby
Stump Ashby
T. P. Gore
T. L. Nugent
Barney Gibbs
Goliad
Mexico
Culberson
United States Senate
Richard Coke
Sam Bell Maxey
Roger Q. Mills
Austin
Dick Bland
Missouri
Grover Cleveland
Chicago
James S. Hogg
Joseph D. Sayers
Walter S. Baker
The
Platte
Bedlam
New York
Boston
Burke Cochran
Sulzer
Dallas Fair Grounds
Horace Chilton
Reagan Sayers
Cuba
Porto Rico
Phillipines
Galveston
Platform Committee
Reagan
Chilton
Sayers
Old Guard
Senator Chilton
Senator Culberson
United State Senate
Henry Navarre
Old South
Robert Henry
Senator Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Henry Clay Pierce
Waters Pierce Oil Co
Cone Johnson
Ben F. Looney
Greenville
Colquitt
Hon
R. M. Johnston
Houston Post
Morris Sheppard
Bayer Aspirin Tablets for Headache and Ailments
Bayer markets aspirin tablets for headache colds pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. The Bayer name signifies genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Handy tins of 12 tablets cost a few cents. The aspirin trademark refers to Bayer Manufacture of acid ester of salicylic acid.
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Bayer
Tillman calls Bailey a major political figure in Texas race
Tillman declines personal attack as he notes Joe Bailey may run for Texas governor. Bailey travels to Texas with a declared candidacy, facing rivals Ben F. Looney R. E. Thomason Pat M. Neff Dwight L. Lewellen and Robert Lee Henry in a Gainesville announcement expected Wednesday.
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Tillman
Joe Bailey
Bailey
Texas
Ben F. Looney
Greenville
R. E. Thomason
el Paso
Pat M. Neff
Waco
Dwight L. Lewellen
Dallas
Robert Lee Henry
Gainesville
Hogg and Clark
Brazil’s Sheep and Goat Herd Estimated at Eleven Million
Officials estimate Brazil houses about 11 million head of sheep and goats. The livestock figure signals the country’s sizable small ruminant sector and potential export opportunities.
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Brazil
Dr LeGear Poultry Prescription Praised by Miss Freenan
A Miss Freenan from Harriston Mississippi touts Dr LeGear's Poultry Prescription after 28 hens laid eggs after using the tonic. The ad claims the product builds vitality without overstimulation and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
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Dr. LeGear
Carlina Freenan
Harriston
Burt Nominated for County Commissioner in Precinct 8
Shetagie announces J L Burt of Smetana as a Democratic candidate for county commissioner Precinct 8. Burt, lifelong county farmer, cites local knowledge of roads bridges schools and markets and pledges fair service and progressive improvement if elected. Eagle endorses his candidacy.
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Burt
666 Relieves Colds and Grippe Headaches and More
The ad claims 666 quickly relieves colds grippe constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches. It promotes a quick remedy with a listed range of symptoms addressed. The notice presents a medical ease claim typical of period patent medicine advertisements.
Political Announcement of Election Office Fees
The Daily and Weekly Eagle lists prices for political announcements. Congress and district offices cost 25 dollars, Representative, county judge, county attorney, sheriff, county clerk, tax collector and tax assessor 20 dollars, district clerk, county treasurer and county surveyor 15 dollars, and all precinct officers 10 dollars.
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Eagle
Congress
Local Ballot Endorsements Listed For Key Positions
The list names incumbents and candidates including HON. RUFUS HARDY for Congress and OAK McKENZIE for Representative, plus H. O. FERGUSON as County Judge, L. E. MOREHEAD as Sheriff, T. C. NUNN, JR. as County Clerk, STEWART McSWAIN, and J. L. BURT as Commissioner Precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rufus Hardy
Oak McKenzie
H. O. Ferguson
L. E. Morehead
T. C. Nunn, JR
Stewart McSwain
J. L. Burt
Williamson County Leads in Boys Club Work for Raising Pigs and Corn
In Williamson County Texas boys in 4 H style clubs produced about 95 000 in value from 820 members estimates count hogs at market price while actual value exceeds 400 000 from registered stock Club work draws boys to farm life and boosts community economy Stories spotlight O W Sherrill and local youths Hughlen Moore Bryan Whitley and Taylor area shows of success with hogs corn and seeds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
H. H. Williamson
M. Extension Service Farm News
Texas
Extension Service
A. and M. College of Texas
O. W. Sherrill
Club Boys
Williamson Coll
Dad
Son
Hughlen Moore
Hughlen
Hughten
Sherill
Bryan Whitley
Georgetown
Taylor
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Wheereicmony City
Daily Eagle
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Ing
Judge Buffington
Tom Campbell
Ben Looney
Mr. Campbell
Tam
Dallas Fair Colliseum
Senate
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
Senator Tillman
Pitchfork Tillman
Republic
Calhoun
Webster
Clay
Cash & Carry
Dundee
Scotland
Cheviot Hills
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