College Vote On Peace Treaty At A and M College
Lieutenant Colonel E E McQuillen of Galveston leads the referendum on the peace treaty at A and M college next Tuesday with ballot boxes in the main building. Six propositions cover ratification with and without reservations, immediate peace with Germany, or delaying league questions, and seek a large student and faculty vote across universities nationwide.
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E. E. McQuillen
Galveston
M. College
United States
McQuillen
Senate
Germany
League of Nations
America
League
Profiteer raids target sugar price profiteering
Justice Department moves to raid dealers profiteering in sugar after red scare crackdowns. Agents will raid wholesale and retail outlets in Chicago New York Philadelphia and other cities to arrest those marking sugar at inflated prices. Howard F E Figg leads the food profiteering campaign and promises decisive results.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Howard FE. Figg
Justice Department prosecutes sale of beers case
The department moves against individuals found selling beer in violation of act sections. A woman faces charges as authorities pursue those involved, citing enforcement of beverage sale laws and penalties.
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Justice Department
A Virginian Tells Senate of Mexican Bandit Camp Ordeal
Mrs. Cora Lee Sturgis described eight months of hardship as a prisoner in a Mexican bandit camp. She recounted looted plantations, famine deaths, and her family’s mistreatment by Carranza and federal soldiers while noting safer periods under Diaz and Madero. She testified in a senate investigation of the Mexican situation.
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Washington
Cora Lee Sturgis
Senate
Diaz
Madero
Huerta
Chiapas
Carranza
Sturgis
Liquor interests vow continued fight after Prohibition ruling
Chicago January 6 The liquor interests refuse to concede defeat after the Supreme Court upheld the Volstead Act Levy Mayer counsel for the wets says the real battle lies ahead as the eighteenth amendment remains under attack and enforcement continues nationwide
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Chicago
Supreme Court
Levy Mayer
Wets
Peace Protocol Likely Signed January 10
Paris dispatch reports decisive signals in supreme council circles that Germany will sign the peace protocol and exchange Versailles ratifications on Saturday, January 10. The League of Nations council is expected to convene about one week afterward.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Germany
Versailles
Council of the League of Nations
Railroads to retain reforms after private return
Washington January 6 railroads will not revert to the old system when returned to private control March 1. The association says many changes adopted during the public system will be kept to improve efficiency and services.
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Washington
Rellwey Reeves
Uwe
Obituary Notice for aged resident in local county
Orked B Johneon age 83 of Agh Tall at Beanas Helles died at the county and was buried in Gophut cemetery. He lived near the country’s early settlers and left descendants in the area.
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Orked B. Johneon
Beanas
Fragmented OCR note on a political event and parties
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a party and a political event with unclear details. The text includes misread phrases and stray characters, making it difficult to identify names, dates, or locations.
Fair Price List On Clothing Lets Cut Out Of Wallet
Investigation into a state fair price list for clothing shows Chicago department stores shifting cheaper grades through subway sale sections, implying wholesale prices cannot meet the fixed retail fair price. The Illinois committee, including store officials and suburban dealers, acknowledges this practice and the difficulty of enforcing the set prices.
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Chicago
Illinois Fair Price Committee
State depositories to be chosen after bids Thursday
Austin January 7. State depositories to handle about six million dollars in taxes will be selected tomorrow when bank bids open. State Treasurer Baker estimates an additional one hundred depositories will be needed this year.
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Austin
Baker
Price Pork Slipping Signals Need for Europe Credit Aid
Senator Capper urges extension of credits to Europe through government or private agencies to create a market for 1,600,000 pounds of surplus pork. He cites depression in hog prices caused by reduced foreign demand and seeks action from Secretary Alexander.
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Washington
Europe
West
Senator Capper
Kansas
Alexander
Laxa Tive Bromoq Quin ine Ad Claims Safe Tonic Effects
An old printed product note touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine, claiming it does not affect the head nor cause nervousness or stinging. It directs readers to remember the full name and look for the signature of BE BE. W. GROVE.
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BE. W. Grove
Cingalese Housewife Tempts Husband with Beans Dish
A Cingalese housewife tempts her husband with a dish of stewed beans. The scene highlights domestic life and culinary themes in a period setting.
Suffrage Ratified in 24 States. 12 More Urged
Rhode Island and Kentucky legislatures ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment bringing total to 24 states. NAWSA plans an active campaign to gain the remaining ratifications before the April presidential primaries. Presidential suffrage may occur in 21 states regardless of final amendment status. Special sessions eyed in several western and mountain states. others to consider in regular sessions.
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New York
Rhode Island
Kentucky
National American Woman's Suffrage Association
Suffrage Association
Arkansas
Texas
Oregon
Idaho
Arizona
Nevada
Oklahoma
Washington
Wyoming
Louisiana
Mississippi
Virginia
Georgia
South Carolina
New Jersey
Rural Route Threatened If Road Not Fixed
Rural Route No 1 faces possible discontinuation after months of difficult mail delivery. Postmaster Lawrence reports that residents have been urged to repair the road. heavy rains worsened conditions, but department officials hope passable repairs will keep free delivery. Residents have begun repairs to retain service.
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Lawrence
Congress Faces Busied Session With Domestic and Global Issues
Washington reports Congress returns after a two week holiday to a historically busy session. Lawmakers must tackle numerous domestic matters affecting industry and also address international concerns including peace treaties with Germany and Austria under a heavy agenda.
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Washington
Congress
Germany
Austria
Notice of Letters Estates of Decedents
H O Boatwright has filed in Brazos County Court an application for Letters of Administration on Winnie Jones estate. The hearing begins third Monday in January 1920 at the Bryan court house. Interested parties may appear and contest the application. January 8 1920. (Seal) H C Ferguson Clerk Brazos County Texas.
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State OF
Texas
Brazos County
Thomas Armstrong
S. M. Aldridge
Lizzie Aldridge
Jennie Aldridge
T. S. Aldridge
S. L. Sophronia Baylor
P. A. Barker
Precella A. Barker
Precilla A. Barker
W. A. Brookshire
J. A. Barker
R. T. Baylor
E. A. Brown
Cynthia S. Baylor
D. C. Barmore
W. W. Barker
H. A. Barker
Execkel Curd
Lucinda J. Ezekiel Curd
Sarah Cawthon
L Y. Chinski
W. H. Dunlap
Wm. Dunlap
Sarah A. Dawson
Richard B. Dawson
L C. Davis
W. T. Darden
H.H. Dailey
Benjamin M. Dawson
Richard Dawson
S. V. Dawson
Lou Dawson
Loretta Dunlap
Susan A. Dawson
H. P. Edwards
W. H. Eldridge
Assena Evetts
W. S. Ferrell
Ellen J. Ferrell
G. I. Goodwin
Julia B. Garrett
Harriet A. C. Green
Thomas H. Green
Sextus Garrett
WF. Grant
A. W. Hardy
R. T. Harper
R. J. Harper
M. C
Fannie Scott
Latitie Smith
James Standifer
John B. Standifer
Lena C. Standifer
Minerve Thomas
Eason C. Thomas
J. B. Thomas
Zalpha Thomas
Diadem Thomas
Zelpha Thomas
Thomas C. Thomas
C. Thomas
Zilpha Thomas
DL. Thomas
Susan E. Thompson
Marthe J. Vaught
Jesse J. Vest
Francis A. Vest
D., Wenar
H. Whitesides
B. Whitesides
M. E. Weaver
A. J. Wall
Mary FE. Wilson
C. J. Ward
District Court
Norwood
W. H
Robert Millican
J. W. Barron
Bryan
A. D
State OF Texas
Richard Morgan
City of Bryan
Viola Morgan
Viola Crone
Winnie Jones
H. O. Boatwright
Woodmen members urged to pass insurance raise for safety
Joe B Reed declares most Woodmen members have seen him and paid with no rejections. He says the raise is necessary for the safety of the association and protection of loved ones and that members are satisfied, warning against cheap insurance alternatives. He offers help for members needing monthly support.
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Joe B
Reed
154
Wpd
French aviatrix completes Paris to Morocco flight
A French woman aviator arrived in Robart, Morocco, after flying from Paris in two days. It marks the first documented case of a woman pilot making the France to Morocco journey.
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France
Morocco
Robart
Paris
Moroc
Prospect Community Notes Reflects Rainy Day and Socializing
Prospective notes from Prospect dated Jan 6 report rain, good health, and a full slate of Sunday services and gatherings. Reverends Thompson Pipkin and others preached well, with parties at Charley Free and White households. Visitors from Bryan and Beaumont add to a busy social week.
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Prospect
Thompson
J. J. Pipkin
Charley Free
Oliver
Ross Bond
Rock Prairie
Ben Bond
Tommie Wilson
Barrie Risinger
Wellborn Notes On Rain and Yuletide Gatherings
A week of beneficial rain allows farmers to prepare for a large upcoming crop. Yuletide visits concluded with a dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Lee, uniting relatives including Mrs. S I Lee and Mrs. Tobe Tobias with brothers A P Todd and Byron Todd, all long-time county natives.
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Bryan
Durant Dansby
Mary Barron
Marion Lee
J. W. Barron
Jno
Hensarling
Dr. Held
Baptist Church
Wellborn
W. E. Johnson
Beaumont
Jersey
Geo. Williams
North Zuich
A. W. Boyder
M. Parker
Houston
A. G. Neelley
Robstown
A. P. Todd
Hall County
Byron Todd
Leona
Prohibition Eve Promises Record New York Wake Party
New York observers report a flood of reservations for prohibition eve January 16 at major hotels to witness John Barley Corn's swan song wake. Waldorf Astoria Claridge McAlpine and others confirm plans to celebrate wartime prohibition's end with lavish night events.
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New York
Waldorf
Astoria
Claridge
McAlpine
John Barley Corn
Women First Employed as Enumerators in 1880 Census
The 1880 United States census marked a milestone with women serving as enumerators for the first time in the national headcount. This development reflected growing gender roles in public work and administration during the late 19th century.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tone Restores Vitality
Patent medicine advertisement promises blood purification and enrichment. Claims energizing effects and strength, with price 60 cents. Advertisement from Eagle Want Ads.
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Grove
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Clerk County
First State Bank & Trust Co
Resources
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Resa
Aph Hes
ED Hall
J. N. Dulaney
Caddo Mebane
Ferguson Seed Breeding Farms
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
EAGLE
Morgan
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College Station
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