Fifty Armed Deputies Near Burk-Divide Oil Well in Boundary Dispute
In Wichita Falls on January 21, reports said Texas Rangers planned to regain possession of the Burk-Divide oil well held by an Oklahoma receiver. Fifty Tillman County deputies gathered near the well, which Texas claims through a local company, amid uncertain official confirmation.
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Wichita Falls
Texas Rangers
Texas
Oklahoma
Tillman County
Okla
Austin
Oil dispute tensions ease as rangers arrive
Officials in Austin await Wichita County reports after Texas and Oklahoma claimants to oil properties in the Red River valley sent rangers to the area amid threats of clash. Late reports indicate a quiet scene and hopeful officials on both sides that no trouble will occur.
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Austin
Wichita County
Texas
Oklahoma
Red River Valley
Red River Bottom
Mexican Labor Must Get Back Home Fee
Laredo January 21 American immigration officials along the Texas Mexican border anticipate a large exodus of Mexican laborers returning home within weeks. Under a ruling they must quit American soil by February 1. Previously contracted workers must pay an $8 head tax and meet immigration rules to reenter only as individuals seeking employment.
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Laredo
Mexico
United States
Laxative Brom Quinine Ad Claims Daily Short Story
An odd newspaper fragment touts a Bromo Quinine product as a cure for colds and flu. It references E. W. Grove and a peculiar line about a man finding fuel in a tank by striking a match. The closing remark notes survival by a crank and a tire.
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Our
American Legion Pot 10 Rapidly Being Organized
Within 24 hours after opening the registration booths for the American Legion here about fifty service men signed up. The drive aims to have every ex service man in Brazos county join by January 30. The organization is civilian, nonpartisan and nonmilitaristic, welcoming all who served in World War I.
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American Legion
Brazos County
C. B. Hudson
John T. Hanway, Jr
Oscar Gregg
Roy Stone
P. S. Goen
N. C. Cole
J. A. Bell
A. J. Operstein
R. W. Nunn
J. J. Coufal
A. L. Huebner
T. P. Boyett, Jr
Cotton picking delayed by weather and late planting in Texas
Dallas January 21. Cotton picking runs 30 to 40 days late across Texas with more cotton in fields than in 20 years, says S S Frazer secretary of the Texas Cotton Ginners association. Rains since Christmas halted picking and much cotton not in fields will be plowed under. Farmers will prepare land for the new corn crop in four weeks as the 1920 crop planting nears and remnant 1919 cotton will be sacrificed. Frazer notes a northeast Texas farmer with about fifty bales still to gather.
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Dallas
Texas
S. S. Frazer
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association
Frazer
Highway Receipts and Balances Reported for Texas
The state highway pad ended the last fiscal year with a balance of 1 596 200. Year receipts totaled 3 052 437 with 1 446 294 from prior year balances and 1 328 644 from the highway department. Federal aid receipts were 277 289.
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Austin
Highway Department
How many of the greatest plays ever shown exist
The phrase questions the count of the greatest plays ever shown, comparing them to the idea of the greatest show in the world and implying a vast, perhaps endless, collection of notable performances.
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad for Tonic
In healthy children worms cause pale color and stomach upset. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic, taken regularly for two or three weeks, enriches blood improves digestion and strengthens the whole system. Nature will dispel worms and restore health. Pleasant to take. 60 cents per bottle.
Prohibition Eve marked by daring robberies in Chicago
Spectacular raids throughout Chicago on prohibition eve saw six masked men bound a yardmaster and watchman, force six train crew into a shanty, and seize near one hundred thousand dollars worth of whisky from two box cars. Another gang endangered a Coca Cola watchman and rolled four barrels of alcohol from a warehouse valued at five thousand dollars.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Road
Coca Cola Company
First Protest From Irish Envoys Over League Seeded
Paris January 16 The League of Nations council received the first formal protest before its birth from envoys of the Irish republic government. The protest called the league an unreal English simulacrum of a peace league and said it lacked authority and sanction while noting the United States stood apart in indignation and repudiation.
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Paris
Council of the
League of Nations
Irish Republic
International League of Peace
United States
War Declared On Auto Thieves By Texas Officials
Austin January 16 The Texas Law Enforcement association formed with sponsorship from the governor the attorney general and the adjutant general was organized at a meeting of sheriffs and police officers from across the state. The group aims to share methods to apprehend car thieves and to promote a state information clearing house in the governor’s office to aid peace officers.
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Austin
Texas Law Enforcement Association
Food products plant replaces distillery as John B is buried
Peoria Illinois January 16 Peoria for half a century the greatest distilling center in the world today along with everyone else is helping bury old John Barleycorn but the mourners are chuckling as they help do the job Predictions of a business stagnation have gone wrong Peoria's great distilling plants are being converted into food product concerns and more men will be employed than ever before
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Peoria
John Barleycorn
Clemenceau withdraws from French presidency race
Paris January 16 Premier Clemenceau announced he would withdraw as a candidate for the presidency and urged supporters to back President Poincare for re election.
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Paris
Clemenceau
France
Poincare
Rear Admiral Sims Sees Moon Reach Possible
New York January 16 Rear Admiral William Sims asserts belief that a rocket could reach the moon from Earth.
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Rear Admiral
Sims
Moon
New York
William Sims Aes
Embargo Placed on Mexican Corn Imports at Eagle Pass
An embargo on the importation of corn from Mexico went into effect in Eagle Pass on January 16 under orders from Washington. The reason for the embargo was not disclosed.
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Mexico
Eagle Pass
Washington
Veteran editor M. J. Cox dies in San Marcos
Houston news reports the death Tuesday at a San Marcos home of M. J. Cox Mary Jane Cox an original Texas Press Association member and fifty year Texas journalism figure.
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San Marcos
Mary Jane” Cox
Texas Press Association
Houston
M. J
Mary Jane) Cox
Texas
Austin Ledger Reports Pool Hall Licenses Ended In 1919
The 1919 anti pool hall law ended license payments for pool tables after May 1 1919. Texas had 2819 licensed tables by that date versus 8168 in 1918. Fees were 20 dollars per table totaling 56620 in 1919 and 63360 in 1918. Many halls operated without licenses under a stay order as the law was tested in federal courts.
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Austin
Texas
Wpe
Comptroller’s Department
666 Relieves Colds and Various Ailments
The label promotes 666 as a remedy for colds la grippes constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches. It targets quick relief with claimed health benefits and lists applicable symptoms and remedies.
Navy handicap is lack of criticism says Admiral Sims
Rear Admiral Sims told the Senate committee that the greatest handicap of the American Navy was the lack of constructive criticism. He said officers could not publish any matter without Navy Department approval, and his criticism of awards was a plain duty not insubordination or a personal attack on the secretary.
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Washington
Navy Department
Sims
Senate
Sunny weather boosts planting activity in Itye area
Itye residents report clear skies and busy fields as preparations begin for planting. Notable movements include Joe Kopecky Sr heading to Houston on business and visitors like Miss Rosa Merka and the Higgs family stopping by. Caroline Kopecky is listed as sick. well wishes expressed. 666 is advertised as a malaria cure.
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Itye
Joe Kopecky
Houston
Rosa Merka
Jno
Cajka
A. L. Higgs
Higgs’ Switch
Lee Peyton
Ruby Cargill
Rosa Kopecky
J. L. Pratt
Lawton
Okla
Joe Merka
P. H. Kopecky
Benchley
F. A. Wehrman
Rye
Caroline Kopecky
Card of Regret from Hempstead Camp No. 27
The Hempstead Camp No 27 announces regret at the departure of Dr C A Searcy a camp physician and brother moving to Bryan The note commends his faithful service and asks for the friendship of the Woodmen of Bryan The resignation is approved by W C W George Allen and committee members The ad also promotes Rub My Tism as a pain killer for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and similar ailments.
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Bryan
Hempstead
W. C. W. Geo. Allen
Habitual Constipation Cure Promoted With LAX FOS Syrup
Advertisement promotes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIMN syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. Claims relief but recommends daily use for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. Describes stimulation and regulation and notes price as 60 cents per bottle.
Haswell’s Book Store Receives Bulk Seed Paper Line
Local shop notes arrival of bulk garden seeds and seed papers for resale. Store notifies customers of bulk availability and asks for inquiries on pricing and varieties.
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Haswell’s
Diamond Dyes Promise Like New Garments
An old advertisement promises that Diamond Dyes can restore faded worn clothing. It claims results on wool silk cotton linen or mixed fabrics and states women can dye garments to any color by following three simple steps included in each package.
Civil War Along Border of Texas and Oklahoma Within the Range of Possibilities
Serious threats by claimants of valuable lands in dispute between Texas and Oklahoma to the effect that they will take the law in their own hands raise the prospect of civil war along the Texas-Oklahoma boundary. Texas rangers have been sent to the region. thirteen rangers ordered to report to Adjutant General Cope as disputes hinge on a federal court decision.
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Austin
Texas
Oklahoma
texas-Oklahoma
W. A. Keeling
Texas Rangers
Keeling
Wichita County
Cope
Kirby Not Candidate but Joe May Accept Dare
In Waco John H. Kirby of Houston, national committeeman for United Americans, says the recent Dallas meeting of the state Democratic executive committee may push former Senator Bailey to run for governor. Kirby calls the challenge a double dog dare and notes he has no plan to enter the race.
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Waco
United Americans
John H. Kirby
Houston
Democratic Executive Committee
Dallas
Bailey
Kirby
Harfest
State Democratic Executive Committee
Long Texas county summons lists vast Armstrong Aldridge et al
Public notice from Brazos County Texas commands Sheriff or constable to summon numerous named individuals including Armstrong Aldridge Barker Dunlap Dawson Millican Millican and others for legal action. The list spans multiple families and ends with Lucinda. The document reflects a mass process serving order.
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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
Precelia 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. Dunlap
Ezekiel Curd
Sarah Cawthon
I. Y. Chinski
W. H. Dunlap
Wm. Dunlap
Sarah A. Dawson
Richard B. Dawson
I. C. Davis
W. T. Darden
H. H. Dailey
Benjamin M. Dawson
Richard Dawson
M. C. Hardy
Sally E. Hardy
Sam Hardy
A. J. Hall
Henderson Hardy
Susan A. Johnson
Samuela Johnson
Lemuel Johnson
Susan K. Johnson
John D. Johnson
Margaret M. Kerr
Kate Kidd
George Kidd
E. C. Knox
Sarah Knox
Thomas J. Lockett
D. Levi
Wm. L., Little
John Leonard
Edward Leonard
Ellen Leonard
Sarah Millican
Robert Millican, Jr
Nathan C. Millican
Wesley J. Millican
John E. Millican
Letty Millican
Letta A. Millican
Jane Millican
John D. Millican
M. E. Millican
James Millican
Harriet Millican
Mary Ann Millican
Julia Ann Millican
Wm. Lyttle Millican
Robert G. Millican
Pleasant D. Millican
James W. Millican
Barrett T. Millican
Junior
Willis D. Millican
Wm. H. Millican
Jasper N. Millican
Lucy A. Millican
W. D. Millican
Lyttle Millican
R. P. Millican
Marcellus Millican
Wilberfore Millican
Leander R. Millican
Loretta E. Millican
Barnett G. Millican
W. A. Millican
M. R. Millican
Mary J. Millican
J. W. Millican
W. L. Millican
Daniel Millican
Groves Millican
Grove Millican
Mary E. Meador
Julia A. McDavid
John C. McDavid
A. B. Mullins
Margaret Moore
Susan E. Miller
Daniel McCaskill
Mary J. Norwood
Elmira J. Norwood
Elmina Norwood
Elmina J
Purifying Blood Restores Vitality and Strength
An early health ad promotes a remedy that purifies and enriches the blood to restore vitality and energy. It promises a strengthening, invigorating effect with a price listed as 60.
Rub My Tism Antiseptic Remarkable Claim
A vintage advertisement touts Rub My Tism as a strong antiseptic that kills infection from deep cuts and treats old sores and tetter claiming broad healing power.
Daughter lights up daylit housekeeper’s tale
In a humorous note, an old fashioned housekeeper who avoided burning the candle at both ends now has a daughter who uses all the electric lights while the sun shines, highlighting changing habits and modern convenience.
Lost Berkshire sow and for sale animals advertised
Wanted A good pair five year old male animals from Animal Husbandry Dept College Station Texas. Lost a black Berkshire sow unmarked reported by T B Martins farm a week ago contact T B Martins Route 6 Bryan Texas Reward five dollars. KPd Piles cured in six to fourteen days promising restful sleep after treatment.
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College Station
Tex
T. B. Martin
Bryan
Rangers Enroute to Border Patrol from Fort Worth
Fifteen Texas Rangers under Captain Franklin passed through Fort Worth en route to a point on the Red River border with Oklahoma. The armed patrol boarded a train for Wichita Falls, destination undisclosed.
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Rangers
Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Rangers
Franklin
Red River
Oklahoma
Wichita Falls
Citation by publication in Brazos County Texas
The State of Texas issues a publication citation directing Annie Turner to appear for the next District Court term in Brazos County. The suit, filed December 26, 1919, seeks dissolution of marriage from Wesley Turner, with allegations of abandonment and adultery and a request for costs and relief. Return required by February 9, 1920.
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A. J. Wall
Mary E. Wilson
C. J. Ward
District Court
Brazos County
Texas
Ewing Norwood
W. H. Hendrix
Robert Millican
J. W. Barron
State OF Texas
Annie Turner
Bryan
Wesley Turner
A. D
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as instant relief for severe colds. It claims the first dose unclogs nostrils and eases head airways, stopping nose running and headaches, with two more doses needed to end grippe symptoms. The product is priced cheaply and said to act without assistance.
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Pape
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