Texas planters and bankers to press Congress on cotton price fix
E H Astin of Bryan and Howell E Smith of McKinney lead Texas representatives on a price fixing committee that will appear before a congressional panel. The New Orleans conference urged Congress to authorize a president backed price for cotton and finished goods, with a plan for a government buying corporation and a Washington delegation.
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E. H. Astim
Bryan
Howell E. Smith
McKinney
Texas
New Orleans
Mr. Astin
A. W. Wilkerson
Georgia
Louisiana
Astin
State Department of Agriculture
Congress
Grain Corporation
Washington
Woodson
Texas State Bankers Association
Congressional Committee
Liverpool
Harvey Daily Notes Community Life and Travel
The July 5 Harvey column reports farmers needing rain, watermelon abundance, and social visits. It lists several residents traveling to Caldwell Austin Waco Gatesville Port Arthur Fort Worth and Rock Prairie for family visits work and study plus Navy enlistment and college plans.
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Harvey
W. D. Yardley
Lee Andrews
Caldwell
G. Jones
E. K. Barden
Charles
John Earle
Elmer Weeder
Austin
Sam
Essie Jones
Gatesville
Waco
Marion Sellars
Navy
Irene McDonald
A. W. Ryass
Anna Mae Yardley
James Yardley
Port Arthur
Ona Shaw
Fort Worth
Winnie Carroll
Arlie Dyass
Rock Prairie
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples
Marvin D. Holder and Abbey Thed ford Pascal Rasmirez and Sobita Gun menz receive marriage licenses in a regional civil ceremony. Officials note standard formalities completed and records filed in county clerk office.
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Marvin D. Holder
Abbey Thedford
Pascal Rasmirez
Sobita Gunmenz
B Y P U Texas Encampment Set At Palacios In July
The B Y P U of Texas will hold its annual encampment at Palacios from July 17 through 28. A record attendance is predicted with speakers including Dr A C Dixon of London and Dr Wm Fetler of Philadelphia. Railroads will offer special rates and many from the district are expected to attend.
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B. Y. P. U. of Texas
Palacios
A. C. Dixon
London
England
Wm. Fetler
Philadelphia
Kurten resident We Sheppard visits city today
We Sheppard, a resident of Kurten, was seen in the city today in a brief local appearance. The report notes no further details about purpose or duration of the visit.
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Ae We Sheppard
Kurten
Allies Prepare to Meet Another German Attack
General March reports Italians hold a nine mile southern Piave front with most of the bank occupied. Allies on the western front brace for a heavy assault as the first million men are deployed and the second million readies. The key action from an American view was the July 1 attack on Vaux.
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Washington
March
Piave
Vaux
Me Strengthens Liver and Bowels Remedy Sold by M. H. James
When you feel lazy and yawning in the day you may blame a torpid liver filled with impurities. Herbine cures many disorders and there should be a bottle of Me Strengthens that organ, cleanses the bowels and puts the system in good health. Price 60c. Sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
100 Killed in North Carolina and St. Louis Wreck
The Associated Press reports about 100 people died in the N. C. and St. L. wreck near Nashville on July 9. Most victims were black. Rescue efforts and investigations follow as casualty totals rise.
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Associated Press
Nashville
N. C
St. L
666 Contains No Alcohol or Poison in Substances
The report states that item number 666 contains neither alcohol nor arsenic nor other poisonous drugs, clarifying its safety status for handling and distribution.
Former New York Mayor Mitchel Killed in Flight
Major John Purroy Mitchel, former mayor of New York City and the youngest mayor elected there, was killed instantly while flying at Gerstner Field in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He would have turned 39 this month.
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Associated Press
Lake Charles
John Purroy Mitchel
New York City
Gerstner Field
New York
Mrs Anna Jahn Dies in City funeral held
Mrs Anna Jahn died at her home yesterday and her funeral was held this morning at 10 from the residence with Rev J M Bullock officiating. Interment was in City cemetery. She was born December 26 1858 in Harris county and lived in Texas all her life, mostly in Brazos county. Survived by husband August John two sons Hugo Bryan and Ernest in navy on battleship Indiana and two daughters Mrs John Fickey and Mrs W M Keller. She was a Lutheran member but no pastor was available.
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Anna Jahn
J. M. Bullock
Indiana
John Fickey
W. M. Keller
Jalm
Lutheran Church
Rev. Bullock
Battleships Authorized For Brooklyn Navy Yard Construction
Secretary Daniels announced that Congress has authorized two 40 000 ton battleships to be built at the Brooklyn navy yards. The confirmation comes from Washington on July 6.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Brooklyn Navy Yards
Daniels
Americans on Fighting Lines in Europe Hit 251000
Washington July 6 251000 American troops are on the fighting lines in Europe General March told the senate military committee in his weekly briefing. The figure reflects active combat troops in the European theater.
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Europe
Bv Associated Press
Washington
General March
Senate Military Committee
Appeal for Prayer Uplifts American Arm Effort
In New York on July 9 Cardinals Gibbons Farley and O Connell issue a national appeal inviting prayers for the success of American arms. The message urges unity and resolve at a time of conflict.
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Associated Press
New York
Gibbons, Farley
O’connell
Boro zone Antiseptic Promoted by Local Surgeon
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic treatment for cuts burns and wounds. Boro zone is promoted as an ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast. Available in several sizes priced 25c 50c 1 and 1.50, sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
Senate Proposes Prohibition Start Dates and Manufacturing Ban
The senate agricultural committee agreed on a bill to prohibit the sale of wines liquors and beer after January 1 and block manufacture after November. The measure is offered as a substitute for the Norris amendment which would halt liquor sales on June 30 1919. Export provisions for liquors already made are under consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Two Hundred Smiths Parade in Albion to Celebrate 100th
Albion Illinois July 9 Two hundred Smiths rode in vehicles from five generations to celebrate William Smith born in England who led the procession in a pioneer wagon with wooden wheels and sat beside a 100 candle cake at a picnic dinner marking his century.
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Associated Press
Albion
Wiliam Smith
Smith
England
America
Dowling Trial Over Irish Coast Landing From German Sub
London July 8 The court martial of Corporal Jos Dowling has begun for his alleged actions after landing on the Irish coast in a German collapsible submarine. He faces charges of joining a hostile force while a POW in Germany and attempting to induce others to join and to land a hostile force in Ireland.
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Associated Press
London
Jos. Dowling
Irish
Dowling
Germany
Ireland
GIVES ITALY CREDIT FOR SAVING THE ALLIES
Philadelphia July 9 William Potter former ambassador to Italy and now federal fuel administrator for Pennsylvania says it is time to give the Italian nation credit for the great part she has played in the war. Italy remained neutral until her weakened army was strengthened and cast her lot with the allies helping hold the Huns until America entered the war. He urges Americans to display the Italian flag among Old Glory Union Jack the French Tricolor and Belgium flag.
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Philadelphia
William Potter
Italy
Pennsylvania
Potter
France
Franc
America
Belgium
Draft resisters killed in clash near Heber Springs
State and county officers civilians and Arkansas national guard members hunt a band of draft resisters after three were killed in an encounter near Heber Springs on Sunday.
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Little Rock
Arkansas National Guard Machine Company
Heber Springs
Pigs in Hammersmith planned by local committee
Hammersmith’s food control committee plans a cooperative piggery issuing 1000 shares at ten shillings each. Each share grants pork product rights at cost price or profits from the investment, as the suburb enters the pig business.
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London
Hammersmith
Hammersmith Food Control Committee
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim for Deafness Cure
An 1880s medical ad claims catarrhal deafness results from a mucous tube inflammation and cannot be cured by local applications. It asserts a constitutional remedy via Hall's Catarrh Medicine that acts through the blood and offers a $100 reward for any uncured case, with circulars free from F. J. Copley & Co in Toledo.
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Hall
The
F. J. Cpreney & CO
Tolada
Five large packers dominate one third of meat business
Government figures show the five big packers supply about one third of national meat output. They completed wartime demands promptly and fully and express readiness to rely on the American people’s fairmindedness with the facts presented.
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Federal Trade Commission
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EH. Astin
Wintghell
Commission
Armour and Company
Cudahy Packing Co
Morris & Company
Swift & Company
Wilson and Company
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