Higher Breed of Cattle Drives Local Breeding Efforts
A Brazos County Farm Demonstration Agent argues for purebred dairy cattle to boost local herds and prices. He cites J M Caldwell’s rise from a $100 registered bull to $500 bulls and $7 50 services, plus buyers like W E Graham shifting to purebreds. He notes rising costs for registered cows, potential $1 000 herds, and the need for a county creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Caldwell
Jersey
Caldwell
W. E. Graham
Rock Prairie
Mr. Caldwell
Graham
A. W. Buchanan
Brazos County
The Woman Beautiful Art Panels Offer
An advertisement from Dayton Art Portrayal Co promises 12 hand colored art pictures by famous artists. The deal includes a free 15x18 colored picture with orders, priced sets at 1.25, and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Art Portrayal CO
Dayton
Ohio
Becker Sentenced to Electric Chair in Rosenthal Murder Case
Former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker was sentenced to die in Sing Sing during the week starting July 6 after a second conviction for instigating gambler Rosenthal’s murder. He received the sentence smiling as prosecutors noted the gunmen had already paid the ultimate penalty weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Becker
Sing Sing
Becker
Rosenthal
Thaw Leaves for White Mountains Summer Stay
The journalist hero Harry K. Thaw departed Concord for Gorham in the White Mountains to spend the summer at a hotel. He traveled with his custodians Sheriff Holman A. Drew and Deputy Clark D. Stevens.
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Concord
N. H
Harry K. Thaw
Gorham
White Mountains
Holman A. Drew
Clark D. Stevens
North End Reports Fine Crops In Wheelock Edge Areas
Reports from the Wheelock and Edge communities say crops are good with minimal rain damage. Meadow hay yields are described as the finest ever known, and farm work proceeds smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelock
A Worthy Example A Praise for Bryan Telephone Co Civic Improvement
The Bryan Telephone Company sets a civic example by surrounding its business with an attractive park that benefits employees and town appearance. The piece urges other property owners to beautify eyesores with trees shrubs and flowers highlighting the value of beauty and education alike and asks who will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Telephone Company
H. L. McKni
A. and M. Officials Called to Washington
Dr G S Fraps state chemist and chemist at the A and M College experiment station and W F Proctor state agent in the farmers cooperative demonstration work depart tonight for Washington for a conference with United States Department of Agriculture officials. The demonstration work is a joint effort by the department and the college. They will be away about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Fraps
A. & M. College
W. F. Proctor
Farmers’ Cooperative
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Co-Operative
Department of Agriculture
Fraps
Johnson Rohde to Move Garage No 2 to Moseley Street
O S Johnson of Johnson and Rohde announced plans to relocate Garage No 2 formerly in the old light and water plant to the Bryan Motor Car Company site across Moseley Street. The firm will modernize the building and keep the Main Street garage open to accommodate growing business. Bryan Motor Car Company stock will be largely absorbed into the new operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Johnson
Johnson & Rohde
Ford Department
Main Street
Bryan Motor Car Company
Experts to Teach Cotton Classing and Marketing at A M College
Two specialists in cotton marketing join J B Bagley at A and M College to lead a six week cotton classing and marketing school opening June 15. W J Butler of Dallas will direct classing instruction with ten years on the Liverpool market. T S Miller of Flat will lead marketing work and is noted author on cotton sales. Government standards will guide classing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bagley
A. & M. College
W. J. Butler
Dallas
T. S. Miller
Flat
Bagley
Butler
Liverpool
Miller
Marketing course in textile marketing and exports
Mr Miller will lead a six week course on primary and export buying shipping consigning and warehousing with market evaluations and cotton exchanges. Quotations arrive each morning with in class exchange. The textile engineering building hosts the session. registration is $10 plus $7 weekly for board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
J. B. Bagley
Court House Light Material Arrives but Installation Delayed
J. T. Lawler reports all light material for the county courthouse from his gift has arrived several days ago yet finding a man to install the light proves difficult. Work will be completed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Lawler
County Court House
Complaint Filed Against Mexican Man for Aggravated Assault
A complaint was filed in county court charging Pedro Rodriguez with aggravated assault. He is accused of cutting another Mexican of the same name during a gambling row. The wounded man, aged 80, has been in a sanitarium and is nearly able to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Mauser Rifle Inventor Peter Paul von Mauser Dies
Peter Paul von Mauser, inventor of the Mauser rifle, died in Stuttgart at age 76. The German gunmaker’s death marks the end of a long career that shaped modern firearms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuttgart
Germany
Peter Paul von Mauser
A and M Students Elect Association Officers
Officers of the A and M College students association were chosen at a recent meeting. Faber of Eagle Lake was elected president with Allen of Palestine as vice president and Olsen of Clifton as secretary. Burgess of Weatherford named editor in chief and Haden of Timpson business manager for the Battalion. Barraco of Houston named yell leader, with Hanson of San Antonio as assistant and Palmer of Dunn in a similar post. Jarvis of Brandon to edit Long Horn with Allen as business manager.
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Students’ Association
A. & M. College
F. Faber
Eagle Lake
R. R. Allen
Palestine
P. H. Olsen
Clifton
Sec
A. E. Burgess
Weatherford
J. F. Haden
Timpson
Victor Barraco
Houston
W. K. Hanson
San Antonio
Geo. Palmer
Dunn
Long Horn
J. R. Jarvis
Brandon
A M Architectural Year Book 1914 Is Released
The 1914 edition of the A M College Architectural Year Book is out and distributed to students and friends. The Architectural Club, led by G P Knox of San Antonio, H A Wear of Rogers, and L A von Rosenberg of Hallettsville, issued the book. Edited by W H Elliott of Greenville, managed by J F Haden of Timpson, the volume highlights notable year achievements by the architecture department. S J Fountain, an A M alumnus with Paris study, serves as architecture professor.
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A. & M. College
School of
Architectural Engineering
Architectural Club
G. P. Knox
San Antonio
H. A. Wear
Rogers
L. A. von Rosenberg
Hallettsville
W. H. Elliott
Greenville
J. F. Haden
Timpson
Architectural Department
East
S. J. Fountain
Paris
France
Ouimet Wins French Amateur Championship in Versailles
American golf champion Ouimet defeated fellow American Henry Topping to claim the French amateur golf championship in Versailles on May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
France
Ouimet
Henry Topping
Frank Motion Signed For Leo Frank New Trial
The bill of exceptions supporting the extraordinary motion for a new trial for Leo M. Frank, condemned for the Mary Phagan murder, was signed by Judge Ben H. Hill in Fulton County Georgia. The bill is sent to the Supreme Court and the argument date will be set later. Judge Hill extended the hearing on the motion to June 6 at Solicitor General H. M. Dorsey’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Ben H. Hill
Fulton County Superior Court
Supreme Court
H. M. Dorsey
Hill
Frank
Senate considers selling two battleships for cost
Washington May 28 The Senate Naval Affairs Committee is considering plans to sell the battleships Idaho and Mississippi to a foreign power for just what their construction cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Idaho
Mississippi
War munitions landed for Huerta in Mexico
Ammunition consigned to the Huerta government, held aboard the German steamers Yorinaga and Bavaria, was reportedly landed at Puerto Mexico. U S officials say preventing the delivery would have required seizing the customs house, which would violate the Niagara Falls armistice. Mediation updates at Niagara Falls were relayed to President Wilson with assurances no major obstacles were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Huerta
Mexico
Yorinaga
Vera Cruz
Puerto Mexico
Canada
State Department
Bavaria
Hamburg-American Line
United States
Niagara Falls
Robert Lansing
Bryan
Department
Aryan
Niarara Falls
Wilson
Rye Named Democratic Candidate for Governor in Tennessee
Nashville, May 28. Thomas C. Rye of Paris was nominated today as the Democratic candidate for governor. The selection positions Rye to lead Tennessee Democrats in the coming race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Thomas C. Rye
Paris
No Amendments To Clayton Bill
The Democratic House majority today voted down all attempts to change the Clayton anti trust bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Weather Bulletin Forecasts Cooler Start to June Across Nation
The May 30 bulletin predicts a disturbance crossing the continent June 2 to 6 and a cool spell the first week of June with rainfall below normal. Expect more rain near the Atlantic coast, but overall moisture will be limited with few exceptions as trade winds drive moisture from evaporation zones off the east coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Foster
Washington
Atlantic
Atlantic Coast Line
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Labrador
Canada
Forecast of 1915 weather patterns and storm risks
The forecast warns of a warm wave reaching the Pacific coast by June 8 and a cool wave by June 11 bringing heavy rain and hail risks across central valleys and eastern areas. A hot wave and drought are feared in central regions, with thunderstorms near the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Severe storms are expected around June 20, and crop impacts are noted for spring wheat, corn, and cotton. Predictions for August through December 1914 note unusually high rain and snow, urging outdoor preparedness and shelter improvements for livestock.
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Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Atlantic
Gulf Coasts
Venus
Mars
Earth
Saturn
Middle Northwest
Sotthern
Confederate veteran announces bid for U.S. Senate
General B. H. Young, commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans, announces his candidacy to succeed the late United States Senator Bradley. The disclosure comes from Louisville, Kentucky, on May 28 as the Associated Press reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett H. Young
Senator Bradley
Tby
Associated Press
Louisville
B. H. Young
The
United Confederate Veterans
United States
Bradley
No Women On Board Of Elders In Presbyterian Assembly
Chicago Ill May 28 The Northern Presbyterian Church in general assembly refuses to permit women to serve as ruling elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Northern Presbyterian Church In General Assembly
Ever Ready Medicine Cabinet Ad from Hamilton Drug Co
An emergency cabinet offers quick relief and prevents illness with general purpose remedies. Includes ointments for aches and pains corns lags laxatives tablets for digestion and colds catarrh and healing salves. Introductory offer discount from 3.00 to 1.00 with restocking duplications available. Hamilton Drug Co Hamilton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Drug CO
Hamilton
Ohio
Winona's Change Men Bring George A Miller as Agent
Bryan merchants welcome Geo A Miller as full orders representative for Winona's trade. Miller aims to correct past sales errors and replace underserving goods while promoting new Swiss knit sweaters and men’s vests. He is stationed at Mrs Webb's residence, phone 126.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Geo. A. Miller
Miller
Winona
Solace Remedy Promises Cure for Uric Acid Troubles
Solace Remedy Co of Battle Creek markets Solace as a quick purifying cure for uric acid troubles and blood purification. Claims include no opiates, Pure Food and Drugs Law compliance, testimonials, and free box offers. Ends with solicitation to write for a free sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solace CO
Battle Creek
U. S
Lee Morris
First National Bank of
Chico
Texas
Solace Company
Memphis
Tenn
R. L. Morris
Solace
Solace Remedy CO
Battle Creek, Mich
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Campbell
Carpenter-Morton Co
Boston
Mass
Mney
Myers Hardware
Southern Development Normal School of Music
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Grimes County
T. E. Dyess
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