Precinct 7 Democratic Convention Called in Brazos County
CY Koontz announces a Precinct No 7 Democratic convention in Brazos County to oppose Fort Worth nominee Thomas H Ball. The meeting is set for April 4 1914 at Cottonwood School House to select delegates for the county convention in Bryan April 6 1914 and the state convention in Fort Worth April 14 1914. Delegates will chosen for the July 4 1914 gubernatorial primary ballot.
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Brazos County
R. M. Nall
Fort Worth
Thomas H. Ball
Cottonwood School House
Bryan
Court House
CY Koontz
Bryan Man Wins Promotion At Wharton Post Office
G. A. Buckhaults, longtime Bryan native and former R. F. D. carrier, has been promoted to assistant post master in Wharton after joining the local post office as a clerk last November 15. The move follows steady diligence and earns praise from friends.
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G. A. Buckhaults
Bryan
Wharton
Orphans Home Destroyed in Texas Fire
A fire destroyed the Tarrant County Orphans' Home in Fort Worth Texas causing a loss of 22000 dollars. All the children were saved and unharmed. The Associated Press reports the incident occurred today March 19.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Tarrant County
Census Bureau Oil Mill Report for 1913
The Census Bureau reports Texas operated 228 cotton seed mills crushing 1,156,068 tons and producing 174,846 bales of linters. Oklahoma had 58 mills processing 253,142 tons and 38,954 linters bales. Arkansas operated 43 mills with 205,317 tons crushed and 40,617 linters bales.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Fire loss adjusted and salvage moved to North Main street
Insurance adjusters finished their work on the Sam B. Wilson fire and salvage has been turned over to Mr. Wilson. The stock will be moved back after cleaning and repairs and a fire sale will be held at the lowest possible prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam B. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
W. O. Hearn
North Main Street
Chicken Lifter Fined After Theft Plea
Henry Harris pleaded guilty to theft in county court after being caught by Deputy Marshal Worley for stealing chickens Thursday night. He was fined $1 and sentenced to one hour in jail.
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Daily Eagle
Henry Harris
Worley
Local Produce Market Prices Listed
Eggs sell at 12 percent per dozen while butter goes for 25 cents per pound. Hens fetch 4 to 5 dollars per dozen and fryers 3.50 to 4.50 per dozen. Broilers run 2.50 to 3 per dozen and ducks 3.50 per dozen. Turkeys are 10 cents per pound with cows calves steers and hogs priced per pound at 4c 5c and 6 to 7c respectively. Oats priced per bushel Sie and corn at 90 cents per bushel.
Barnyard Cacklings on Poultry Best Practices
Practical poultry guidance emphasizes calm mating, cleanliness, air quality, and proper feeding. Focus on breeding the right stock, maintaining perches, controlling lice, and storing eggs properly. Clean nesting areas monthly and replace bedding to keep birds healthy and productive.
Mass Meeting Called for Tom Ball Democrats in Texas
A statewide Texas call for a mass gathering of Democrats favoring Thomas H Ball for governor. On Saturday March 28, 1914 at 2 30 p m at county courthouses, to organize Tom Ball Clubs and elect a county and precinct chairmen. Submit names and addresses of all elected officers to A W Walker Manager.
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Walker
Tom Ball
Texas
Thomas H. Ball
Prevent Blood Poisoning with Dr Porter’s Healing Oil
An old reliable surgical dressing replaces pain and heals skin issues. Promotes quick relief with antiseptic action. Available as 25c liniment and 1.00 sc package.
Elks Minstrels Delight Bryan Audience At Colonial Theatre
The Elks Minstrels at the Colonial Theatre drew a large local crowd with sharp jokes and polished musical numbers. Highlights included Anita Park and R C Stone, with standout turns by Roquemore and Evelyn Sanders, and encores for many performers. The show proved a definite success and a repeat performance was ordered for tonight.
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Daily Eagle
Bryan
Elks
Colonial Theatre
Anita Park
R. C. Stone
Osborne Johnson
Roquemore
Messrs
Derden Chance
W. R. Fairman
O. E. Saunders
Grady Buchanan
L. L. Stephens
M. L. Parker
R. E. Cole
G. A. Giest
L. S. Whitaker
E. Buchanan
Alexandra and
Miranda
Frank Myers
Alexandra
Helen Demaret
Warren Tillie Withers
Sissy
Irene Beard
Lawrence Parker
Chelly Boy
Dedice Hickman
Bob Hearn
Nell Cole
Edgar Buchanan
Hazel Adams
Harry Peverly
Bride and Groom
Madeline Hanway
Osborne Johson
Billy Fairman
Gilbert Allen Geist
Bryan and
College
Unemployed Refuse Work in Fonda Earnest Price Dispute
In Fonda New York on March 18 Associated Press reports unemployed men sent from New York City by Governor Glynn refused farm work. They demanded 45 dollars a month while farmers offered 25 dollars.
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Fonda
N. Y
New York City
Glynn
Beams of Brazos County Stock Law Election Ordered
Brazos County commissioners order an April 14 1914 election at Smetana Woodmen Hall to decide if horses mules jacks jennets and cattle may run at large in a specified subdivision. W P Goodson named presiding officer with two judges and two clerks to conduct election. Ballots read For the Stock Law or Against the Stock Law. Return due within ten days after the vote.</analysis>
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Brazos
John Kasarek
Brazos County
Commissioners’ Court
Brazos River
Thompson Creek
Said Creek
Still Creek
Mumford Road
N. W
Robertson County
Said
Little Brazos River
Smetana
Texas
W. P. Goodson
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Tabor, Tex
Bryan Man
Census Bureau Oil Mill Report
A. W. Walker
Star Brand
E van Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
Elks’ Minstrels
Orry
State OF Texas
State of
J. T. Maloney
Spion
Tuckers Livery Stable
James
Severa
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