Unskilled Labor Opposes Wages Cuts On Railroads
News from New York and Fort Worth details unskilled labor's opposition to proposed wage reductions by major railroads. The New York Central and New Haven seek tentative cuts April 1, while Fort Worth lines Rock Island M E T and H T C announce reductions effective in April. Conferences set for March 21 and March 25 aim to adjust terms. No agreement reached in Gulf Coast Lines talks with crafts on a 40 percent cut.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Central Railroad
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Labor Board
Big Four
Brotherhoods
New Haven Railroad
The
Eagle
Fort Worth
Texas
Rock Island
Missouri, Kansas and
Denison
H. J. Fitzgerald
G. S. Ward
Houston
Gulf Coast Lines
Free Chicago trip offered to Texas farm youth winners
An agreement between R W Persons and Armour’s Bureau funds free trips to Chicago for Champion Pig and Calf club members. Winners, chosen by the State Club Leader and three College staff, will visit stock shows, packing plants, museums, and more. Entrants must travel and document their Chicago experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Persons
Statevy
Armour
Bureau of Agricultural Research and Economics
Chicago
State College
Financial District
States
Canada
Royce Christopher
Arlington
Adrian B. Perkins
Burlington
Texas
Brazos County Marriage Licenses Granted This Week
The Brazos County Clerk A. S. McSwain issued marriage licenses this past week. Couples listed include Albert Onersteny and Albina Blazek, Mack Neville and Linnel Pretchett, Melish Hines and Madeline Young, Wilson Talbert Woods and Cora D. Woods, Jim Dozier and Celie White Dayman, Louis Jackson and Mae Liza Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
A. S. McSwain
Albert Onersteny
Albina Blazek
Mack Neville
Linnel Pretchett
Melish Hines
Madeline Young
Wilson Talbert Woods
Cora D. Woods
Jim Dozier
Cellie White Dayman
Louis Jackson
Mae Liza Davis
District Court Docket in Brazos County February Term
The civil docket before Judge W. Davis features jury trials including railroad damage litigation. A for sale notice offers a cheap second hand cultivator from Griffin Brothers Blacksmith Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
W. ©. Davis
Griffin Brothers Blacksmith Shop
Revival Meeting At First Methodist Church Draws Crowd
Evangelist DeLay preaches at the First Methodist revival as Dr. Held presides at a Wednesday service. Tyler soloist Mr. Adams earns praise while DeLay urges moral accountability before final judgment and supports repealing Texas suspended sentence laws. Daily services at 10 am and 7 30 pm with strong singing.
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Evangelist DeLay
First Methodist Church
John A. Held
First Baptist Church
Adams
Tyler
Neff
Texas
Evangelist
Eagle
God’s Church
J. C. Adams
Bishop Moore Here at St. Andrew's for Lenten Sermon
Bishop Harry T. Moore of Dallas delivered a special Lenten sermon at St. Andrew's church on Wednesday at 7 20 o clock to a crowded house. He ranks among America's foremost preachers and returned to Dallas last night. Rev H B Jamison, rector, has secured strong Texas preachers for weekly Lent sermons, which have been helpful and well attended.
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Moore
Harry T. Moore
Dallas
St. Andrew's Church
America
H. B. Jamison
Texas
Brazos County Commissioners Court Meets in Regular Session
Brazos County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting Monday with County Judge H. O. Ferguson presiding and commissioners George P. Edge M. Moore E B Holland and G M Degelia present. Routine business matters were transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Dairy meeting highlights Brazos county dairy potential
An agricultural advisory board meeting in Brazos County drew nine communities as it discussed dairy farming as a profitable focus amid cotton decline. Speakers urged boosting dairy cows, creameries, and local markets while noting test results showing Brazos can match Wisconsin dairy performance.
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Agricultural Advisory Board
Chamber of Comerce
Brazos County
T. O. Walton
R. L. Poll
A. & M. Coller
A. & M. College
Texas
Ind
C. L. Beasor
C. M. Evans
Waco
Brownwood
Houston
Nacogdoches
W. Tf. Fneglish
Reliance
P. S. Mancum
National Cash Register Company
Mississippi
M. R. Easters
Kurten
J. D. Martin
Messrs. Pou
Thomas
Evans
J. L. Thomas
Co. M. Evans
A. B. McSwain
W. E. Graham
Jersey Five Gallon Cow Fresh in Milk for Sale
One grade Jersey cow five gallons, freshly in milk, offered for sale. Apply to Hicks Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Hicks Market
Sweet Potatoes and Money in Brazos County
Brazos County farmers receive practical guidance on growing sweet potatoes, selecting varieties, planting windows, harvesting methods, and the crucial need for proper storage. The article advocates building drying kilns to prevent rot, advises countermoves against greedy middlemen, and urges cooperation with the county agent and A M College Extension Service to maximize profitability.
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Brazos County
Nancy Hall
Kansas City
St. Louis
Jersey
Benson
A. and M. College
A and M Cotton Classing School Summer Session Announced
College Station Texas March 14 The summer session of the A and M College of Texas Cotton Classing School will run June 6 to July 15. The course trains growers to market cotton intelligently and helps buyers judge staple. A state license certificate may be earned after course requirements.
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College Station
Texas
A. & M. College of Texas
A. & M. Cotton School
Department of Textile Engineering
Contiguous States
Brazos County Teachers Propose Long Range School Plan
Martin L. Hayes chairs a Brazos county committee that outlines a long term program for school improvement. Recommendations include centralized, consolidated districts with Millican College Station and Tabor as centers, increased local taxes, and expanded vocational agriculture and home economics instruction across multiple schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Martin L. Hayes
A. & M. College
Brazos County
Eck Smith
Jno
A. Moore
Bryan
John M. Moore
C. E. Bobo
Harvey
Laura Mims
Steep Hollow
Bess Morgan
Reliance
Millican
Tabor
A. & M. Consolidated School
Edge
Failure of Mitchell Bros at Franklin closes doors
Mitchell Bros bankers and merchants of Wheelock and Franklin closed their doors Wednesday due to financial trouble. The business will be placed in the hands of a receiver. assets and liabilities are not stated.
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Mitchell Bros
Wheelock and
Franklin
New One Story Brick Store Erection On Bryan Street
Jno M Sebesta has let the contract to O Martinson for a new one story brick store building on Bryan street next to M Bonneville's department store. It will have a 26 by 115 foot frontage with pressed brick plate glass front and metal ceiling. Materials arriving, work to be pushed toward early completion.
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Bryan
Jno
M. Sebesta
O. Martinson
Bryan Street
M. Bonneville
Drug Gists To Benefit From Bonded Whiskey Lifts
Washington March 17 The ban on withdrawal of bonded whiskey by retail druggists will be lifted April 1 under an order by Prohibition Commissioner Kramer. The modification does not apply to wholesale dealers.
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Associated Pross
Washington
Prohibition
Kramer
Bolsheviks Capture Kronstadt, Mission Reports
Riga reports Bolshevik forces seized Kronstadt from revolutionaries on Wednesday night after ongoing fighting.
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Associated Press
Riga
Kronstadt
County education committee urges practical teaching motto
The committee promotes teaching in terms of community life and usefulness. They adjourn to meet at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in the County Superintendent's office and urge all members to attend the next meeting.
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U. S
Houston & Texas Central Railway
Texas Lines
Methodist Revival
P. S. Mangum
A. & M. Cotton
L. E. McGee
McGee
Outside
William S. Hart
Lon Chaney
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