Argentine corn arrives in New York as tariff removal sparks trade
Three hundred thousand bushels of Argentine corn were unloaded in New York with millions more under contract after tariff removal. Railroads struggle to handle the surge as shipments spike. Chicago notes corn price gaps and higher 1913 livestock receipts, while Texas farmers push hog production and cattle shipments rise from Panhandle, Abilene and San Angelo regions.
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New York
Associated Press
Argentina
Fort Worth Stock Receipts for 1913 Reported
Fort Worth Tex January Fort Worth Stock Yards Company releases 1913 totals showing 1 973 890 head of live stock received at Fort Worth yards up from 1912 by more than 280 000. Cattle 966 159 calves 219 629 hogs 403 762 sheep 27 527 horses and mules 56 815.
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Texas
Fort Worth Stock Yards Company
Panhandle
Abilene
San Angelo
Fort Worth
Tex
Local Produce Market Prices for Eggs to Corn
Market reports eggs at 25c per dozen butter 25c per pound hens to 3.50 per dozen fryers 2 to 3.50 per dozen broilers 2 per dozen ducks 3 per dozen turkeys 11e per pound cows 3%c per pound calves 5¢ per pound steers 5c per pound mutton 4c per pound hogs 7c per pound alfalfa 22.50 per ton prairie hay 15 per ton oats 55c per bushel corn 90c per bushel
Woodmen Install Committee Invites Members to Event
County Attorney Lamar Bethea Judge J. T. Maloney and Walter Higgs head a committee on entertainment for the installation of new Woodmen officers at the regular meeting tomorrow night. After the installation exercises refreshments will be served and all Woodmen are invited to attend.
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Attorny
Lamar Bethea
J. T. Maloney
Walter Higgs
Administration trust legislation prepared for full committee
The House Judiciary Committee completed preliminary work on administration trust legislation. Chairman Clayton announced bills covering every phase of the trust question are ready for submission when Congress reassembles. The Sherman anti trust law remains intact and a bill on interlocking directorates would take effect two years after passage.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Clayton
Congress
Baltimore
Express rate cuts for insured goods to begin February 1 1914
Following ICC orders, express companies between Houston and interstate points announce reduced insured article rates effective February 1 1914. The cuts apply to valuable insured goods but exclude perishable items like fruits and vegetables that already use lower rates.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Houston
Interstate Points
Postal Rate Reductions Announced for Parcel Shipments
Houston Chronicle reports new insured parcel rates effective after February 1 will be substantially lower. Five pound rates to Chicago drop from 75 to 39 cents, ten and twenty pound rates also fall. Similar cuts apply to St Louis New York and San Francisco routes, with substantial reductions across 5 10 and 20 pound deliveries.
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Chicago
Houston
St. Louis
New York
San Francisco
Houston Chronicle
Old Main street cistern unearthed recalls early Bryan fire era
Work on Main street uncovered the last of five underground cisterns once used for fire protection. The discovery recalls Bryan’s early fire department with Engine Company No. 1 and leaders like George L. Deaton and J. G. Barrow. The cistern filled twenty years ago and a mule was briefly trapped before rescue.
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Main Street
Main
Mosely Streets
Bryan
Alert Engine Company
Hook and
George L. Deaton
J. G. Barrow
Jack Hall
Ww. C. McIntosh
J. P. Gondon
B. F. Robinson
J. T. Beard
W. H. Mitchell
M. Derden
J. E. Bishop
P. Amato
Bee
J. B. Mike
R.S. Webb
J. T. Williamson
Will McConnico
J. H. Wickes
Wellborn News Items Highlight Local Goings On
The Wellborn community reports visits and travel from Bryan Houston and College Station. Residents like Mrs. Baker and Miss Katy Royder host and visit relatives. local officials J P Royder and Rev. Thompson attend services. Mr. Griffin moves to Crockett. discussions note corn crop prospects and silo building. typhoid illness and resignations are mentioned.
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R. H. Wilson
Charles Baker
Houston
J. S. Royder
R .G. Neeley
Bryan
Katy Royder
Will Battle
J. P. Royder
Hockley
C. EB. Griffin
Crockett
Griffin
Brazos Bottom
Mr. Griffin
G. R. Dickerson
Minter Springs
Wellborn
Newsom
The
Happy Farm
Guy Pennington
Pennington
John Todd
Philip Hensarling
J. L. Hensarling
G. F. Lee
Howell Gandy
Gandy
Rev. Thompson of
Thompson
Methodist
Nina Graham
L. B. Scott
Scott
Lee Smith
8. S. Harding
Nannie Williams
Grace Mc, Swain
Cy's New Year Resolutions
Charles W Castner outlines ambitious reforms for farm life in Farm and Ranch. He vows to repaint and roof buildings, plant improved seeds, double yields with the same labor and price, and adopt a gasoline engine for water pumping. He plans to build a silo, install lighting, and acquire an automobile, plus improve poultry, tool sheds, and farm reading.
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Smith
Agricultural and Industrial Colleges
Charles W. Castner
Household Hints From The Era
Practical tips on kitchen chores and baking advise on bloodstain removal with ammonia and using cotton thread to mend kid gloves. It notes soaking salt fish overnight, fresh eggs for cakes, and keeping lamb stews enhanced with parsley and celery.
Pitts Bridge Reopens Over Brazos River
County Judge Maloney announces Pitts bridge across the Brazos river is open to travel after repairs to approaches on both riverbanks. The bridge is again in commission following flood damage and reconstruction.
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Maloney
Pitts Bridge
Brazos River
The girl who marries the first proposer loses valuable experience
A pithy saying notes that marrying at first proposal may deprive a person of broader life lessons and earned wisdom gained through time and varied relationships. It cautions against hasty unions and highlights potential missed opportunities.
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James Patten
America
Local Produce Market
Harry Wilcox
Jno. Wilcox
Guy Harris
J. W. Harris
Vick Harris
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
Evelyn Sanders
C. S. Royder
T. W. Worthington
Coulter
T. H. Royder
Cawthon
Onie Williams
Millican High School
J. M. Williams
Grace Watson
Grace Ramsey
Wellborn, Tex
Wilson
Nashville
Tenn
Betty Lyler Wilson
Paris
France
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