Good Highways Key to Cutting Post Office Deficit and Food Costs
The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General argues a national highway system is essential to rural mail efficiency and lowering food costs. 1918 rural delivery faced about 70 million dollars in total costs for roughly 3.87 million mail pieces, with a reported 50 million dollar annual deficit after accounting for all overheads.
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Blakeslee
Post Office Department
United States
Post Office
Texas to Raise 10 Regiments in New Guard Plan
Secretary Baker approves reorganization allowing southern states and Texas to furnish about one third of the national guard. Texas is assigned six cavalry regiments, three infantry regiments and one field artillery regiment, with broader coastal artillery representation for Atlantic states. The plan uses 800 men per congressional seat, totaling about 440,000, but funding supports roughly 106,000 in 1920.
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Washington
Mississippi River
Texas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
National Guard
Baker
Jesse Mel. Carter
Bureau of Militia Affairs
Atlantic Coast
Coast Artillery Branch
National
North Carolina
Georgia
Units Organized and Federal Support Pending
Jutant generals authorize immediate organization of assigned units. Recognition will be granted by the War Department once inspectors verify units are qualified to receive federal support.
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War Department
A And M Garden For Raising Medicinal Plants Success
The College of Veterinary Medicine now owns a large medicinal plant garden prepared by Dr. S N Blackberg. A 170 by 50 foot plot east of Francis Hall hosts many seeds to grow common medicinal plants for instructional use. Dr Blackberg will teach extraction of active drug principles and encourage commercial cultivation in Texas.
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School of Veterinary Medicine
College
S. N. Blackberg
Francis Hall
Blackberg
Department of Pharmacy
Texas
Fletcher cites killings in Mexico and status of recognition
Henry Fletcher told the house rules committee that in three years as ambassador to Mexico fifty Americans have been killed with no prosecutions by Mexican authorities. He warned that withdrawing recognition of Carranza would worsen turmoil as no revolutionary leader is ready to form a stable government.
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Washington
Henry Fletcher
House Rules Committee
Mexico
Carranza
Healers Promote Herbine For Constipation Relief
Irregular bowel movements linked to chronic constipation described as filling the system with impurities. Herbine is advertised as a bowel regulator that purifies the body, vitalizes blood, and strengthens digestive organs. Sold by Jenkins Drug Store and M. H. James.
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Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
Brazos County Barbecue Funds Meet Sees Success
The Brazos county finance committee reported success in raising funds for the men’s service celebration. The location committee is considering using the Country club grounds or holding the event in Bryan with street stakings and facilities. A decision will be announced later as subcommittees in nearly every county area push for a large, county-wide turnout.
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Brazos County
Bryan
Country Club
Brazilian visitors study modern American farming in Brazos County
Senors L A d Almeida and Octavio Peres from Brazil spend a year in the United States studying farming methods. They toured the R Q Astin farm with Mr Astin and others, noting the farm’s silos, electric lights, water system, and high quality corn yield. The visitors, fluent in English, plan to promote silos upon returning to Brazil for regional trials.
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L. A. d’Almeida
Octavio Peres
Bahia
Panambuco
Brazil
United States
Brazos County
R. Q. Astin
Mr. Astin
J. A. McQueen and
Co. L. Benson
Astin
Benson
Bryan
Turkey
Regulate the bowels with herbine remedy text
An advertisement promotes HERBINE as a bowel regulator aiding the liver and stomach and restoring strength. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. Hi. James.
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Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. Hi. James
Women Get No Vote In Brazos County Bond Election
Women cannot vote in the August 19 bond election to fund roads in Brazos County. The measure is limited to male taxpayers and hinges on engineer oversight from state and federal participation. Judge Maloney defends the plan noting improved supervision and a larger, properly surveyed project than previous bonds.
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Brazos County
J. T. Maloney
State Highway Department
Commercial Club
Answers and Questions on English Blood and Boxing Rules
A reader asks if George III had English blood and comments on German ancestry. The reply traces royal lines to show a remote English strain. The Q A covers boiler horsepower, boxing champions, and ice weighing rules with concise conclusions and citations.
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George III
England
Frederick Louis
Prince of Wales
Duke of
Saxe-Gotha
George II
George I
Sophia
Elizabeth
James I
Borozone Antiseptic Promoted for Burns and Wounds
Surgeons emphasize prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. Borozone is marketed as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M H James ready for emergencies.
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Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
Slippers and Oxfords Big Seasonal Shoe Sale
Large stock of ladies white and black slippers priced from 98c to 2.60 with styles including baby doll patent leather and vici leather options. Men’s dress and work shoes from 1.65 to 3.98, boys and women's tenis shoes under 1 dollar, children’s sandals 50c to 75c.
Big Value Line in Piece Goods and Ladies Wear
Local dry goods store advertises large discounts on light figured percale 1000 yards at 10c, white India linen 15c, cotton check 5-4 wide at 12c, ginghams 18 1 2c, silk waists from 3.76 to 4.39, percales and linens, ginghams, oil cloth, and dresses with prices from 89c to 4.75, plus vests and laces, all featuring bargain lines and Spring styles.
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Eeeeressenes
Voic
Shoes Oxfords and Slippers at Special Low Prices
Shoe department highlights new up to date Oxfords and slippers with prices well below typical. Infant and children slippers range from 85c to 1.25 while ladies styles in Vici Kid and pattern leather run from 1.49 to 4.75 with various sizes and contrasts.
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Plack
Vici
Footwear sale highlights for men women and children
A catalog style ad lists a large range of shoes with color and material notes like vici kid, leather, and various finishes. Prices span from $1.50 to $3.98 across men’s dress and work shoes, boys’ options, and comfort lines for the elderly.
Gents Furnishings Big Line of Men's Workwear Deals
A local store advertises bargains on men's work pants from 89c to 2.69 per pair, overalls at 1.25 to 1.98, work shirts in blue chambray and khaki from 69c to 98c, Palm Beach pants at 1.25, and dress shirts from 89c to 1.15. Also offered are boys knee pants from 35c to 98c and bleached ribbed drawers at 85c.
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Palm Beach
S.seeees
Millinery Dept unveils new hats and trims
Justin announces a large shipment of White Milami Panamas Leghorns and Lace Hats with up to date styles. Trimmed hats range from 1.98 to 4.50 while untrimmed hats start at 0.25 to 1.98. Flowers and wreaths priced at 0.50 and 0.39. A fresh line of products follows.
Here Are Better Bargains and Better Bargains Than Ever
A retail ad item lists numerous apparel and household bargains. Silk waists from 2.48 to 3.98, Georgetts, Crepe de Chine, petticoats, dresses, lines of lace, parasols, and men’s wear with prices from 10c to 10.00. Also towels, neck beads, water jugs, and slop jars offered at reduced rates.
Prohibition Squeezes Flavor Extracts In Harsh Debate
The Examiner-Review rails at prohibitionists while noting the perils of banning flavoring extracts. It mocks lawmakers and laments economic stress from the law, arguing Americans can still enjoy vanilla and pineapple extract despite looming restrictions.
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Examiner-Review
Navasota
Congress
Lone Star
Europe
Our Oil Well: Eagle on Wixon Prospect
The Eagle voices cautious commentary on oil prospects and investments while noting the Wixon undertaking as a topic of discussion. It avoids endorsing oil stocks as a dependable investment for a large portion of capital.
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Wixon
Oil Search Tests Bryan Area to Confirm Crust Promise
The Bryan area eyeing oil and gas from the Vixen project hinges on funds from local subscribers. A thorough test depends on adequate depth and community support to fund a complete, conclusive drill. If no oil is found, it may still prove the area has no oil beneath Brazos county.
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Lake
Bryan
Hile the Eagle
Brazos County
Brom Noises In Osmotic Cold Remedy Box
A fragment notes a laxative remedy labeled Bromo Quinine on a Grove’s box with a 9c price in a catalog-like listing. The text references colds causing grip and influct, mentioning a single product name Bromo Quidice as seen on the packaging.
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GROVE
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School of Veterinarians
Fletcher
EAGLE
Roger Q. Astin
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J. J. Corbett
Jeffries
Johnson
Willard
Burns
John L. Sullivan
Dempsey-Willard
M. Bonneville
Main Street
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