Cotton Crop Condition Report Says 77.5% of Normal on May 25
Washington reports the first USDA condition index for 1915 at 77.5 percent of normal on May 25, with state readings ranging from 65 in South Carolina to 97 in California. Area planted cited as 6 to 10 percent above last year, while planting faced frost, drought, and germination issues across Texas and the belt.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
California
Dispatcher Office Moves to Tower for I N Railroad
The dispatcher's office for the I N Railroad is moved from the station to the tower between the H N C tracks in the southern city. The change reduces staff from seven to three. Western Union will relocate from the H N C ticket office and depots will lack telegraph service.
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Western Union
Train Collision Near Rodriguez Mexico Kills Nine
Nine were killed and 35 injured when a northbound Mexican Railway passenger train collided with a southbound freight near Rodriguez Mexico about 40 miles south of Nuevo Laredo. The crash occurred at daybreak due to a misunderstanding of orders.
Waite Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
New York reports Dr. Arthur Warren Waite was sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week of July 10 for the murder of his father in law John E. Peck, the man he was convicted of killing this week.
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New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John E. Peck
Funston Feels No Uneasiness Over Mexican Troop Concentration
Secretary of War Baker said General Funston reports Mexican soldiers displaced along a 500 mile stretch from Madera to Ojinaga. He notes Carranza troops are concentrated in northern Chihuahua and Sonora but no uneasiness exists. Americans occupy the territory as an apparent campaign against bandits proceeds.
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Washington
Funston
Baker
Carranza
Chihuahua
Sonora
Madera
Ojinaga
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered as Calomel Alternative
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant tasting substitute for calomel a mercury-based medicine that allegedly causes salivation weakness and sickness. The copy claims the liver will be urged to function without harming bones and promises relief from biliousness constipation and sour stomach with a money back guarantee from the druggist.
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Dodson
Patent Remedy for Malaria Fever Tonic
Advertisement claims a prescription prepared for malaria or chills and fever. It promises five or six doses can halt any case and prevent fever when taken as a tonic. The remedy allegedly acts on the liver, avoids sobering side effects, and costs 25 cents.
Villa Maria Ursuline Academy Holds Graduation Exercises
The Villa Maria Ursuline Academy capped the school year with a graduation and commencement program. Ruth Curry Lawlor and Sister Mary Aloysius Fahey received diplomas as the choral and instrumental numbers delighted the large crowd. Reverend Father Gleissner handed out medals and diplomas while Dr. W. B. Bizzell spoke on a woman's sphere and responsibilities.
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Villa Maria
Ursuline Academy
Ruth Curry Lawlor
Mary Aloysius
Father Gleissner
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
W. B. Bizzell
A. & M. College
Mary Aloysius Fahey
Ruth Curry Lawler
Ruth Lawler
Republican delegate dies amid national convention contest
Case A. B. Wood age 75 of Mulhall Oklahoma died at a Chicago hospital today while a national committee heard his contested delegate case at the Republican national convention.
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Oklahoma
Associated Press
Chicago
Case A. B. Wood
Mulhall
Okla
National Committee
Waco Real Estate Dealer Found Dead Near Llano
Llano Texas yesterday morning two miles from Llano on the San Saba road real estate dealer E T Dun ken of Waco was found dead with a bullet hole in his forehead. An automatic pistol lay at his side and a large touring car was stopped in the road as officers conduct an investigation.
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Llano
Texas
E. T. Dunken
Waco
San Saba
Rural Life School at A & M College Summer Program
The Rural Life School and Normal at A and M College runs June 16 to July 29 with courses in agriculture domestic science manual training and primary methods plus cotton classing military science history US army physical training and coaching. Tuition ranges from 5 to 10 dollars with a 30 dollar room and board and a 1 dollar incidental fee. Ike Ashburn publicity agent.
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Rural Life School
A. & M. College
Brazos County
W. D. Notley
Brenham
Hulon N. Anderson
Conroe
G. A. Pringle
Falls County
Marlin
Cornelia Simpson
Extension Service
United States Army
Rural Life
Ike Ashburn
No Gap Left In City Paving On West Anderson Street
George Brandon and David Reid, local property owners, organized a caucus to push West Anderson Street paving between Reed and Baylor. They secured council approval Wednesday afternoon, ensuring the entire block will join the paved district. The move is praised as a model for civic initiative in Bryan.
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Anderson Street
Reed
Baylor
Bryan
George Brandon
David Reid
Wednnesday
West Anderson Street
Brandon
Reid
Land Trade Notice From J C McLeod North Zulch Texas
J C McLeod of North Zulch Texas advertises 50 acres in Montgomery County for trade or barter seeking a car in exchange. Abstract deed provided upon request.
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Montgomery County
J. C. McLeod
North Zulch
Texas
Senator Tillman Seeks Expanded Navy Battle Cruisers
Washington June 3 Chairman Tillman of the senate naval committee said he would lead the fight in the senate to amend the naval appropriation bill to provide for six battle cruisers and two dreadnoughts instead of five battle cruisers as provided in the house bill.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tillman
Senate Naval Committee
Senate
House
Warrington Destroyer Hit Submerged Breakwater
Washington June 1 The torpedo boat destroyer Warrington was disabled Tuesday night after striking a submerged breakwater off Rockport Massachusetts It was being towed to the Boston Navy Yard and it is believed her propellers were injured.
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Warrington
Boston Navy Yard
Washington
Rockport
Mass
Navy Department
ENLARGE SU DAY SCHOOL DEPT AT METHODIST CHURCH
The second quarterly conference led by Presiding Elder E L Shetties of Navasota met at the Methodist Church after prayer service. Officers reported the church in good condition and a committee was formed to enlarge the men and primary Sunday School departments with Ed Hall E W Crenshaw E J Jenkins R S Webb W J Coulter J B Priddy T A Adams J W James and R O Allen named.
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E. L. Shetties
Navasota
Methodist Church
Ed Hall
W. J. Coulter
Co. M. Bethany
Willis
E. W. Crenshaw
E. J. Jenkins
R. S. Webb
J. B. Priddy
T. A. Adams
J. W. James
R. O. Allen
Gets-It Declares Corns Vanish With Ease
An ad touts Gets-It as the simplest corn remedy, claiming it rid Corns quickly and painlessly. The copy portrays removing corns as almost a pleasure, presenting Gets-It as the world’s greatest corn ridder.
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All Drugsiste
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Bryan
M. H. James
Smith Drug Company
E. J. Jenkins
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