German farming methods praised over English and American
The editorial extols German agriculture as a model of thorough farming and use of artificial fertilizer. It contrasts German emphasis on scientific farming with neglect in England and parts of the United States, urging American farmers to seek knowledge from state agricultural colleges, extension services, and county agents to raise yields this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
United States
British Isles
City Manager Selection Deliberations Continue
City commissioners, Friday night, gave no decision on the city manager post. Most favorable outside applicants were set aside for later review while likely candidates present themselves in executive session. With 25 to 30 applications, only two local contenders remain, and a final choice may require more time and an adjourned meeting next Thursday.
I and G N May Soon Be Out of Receivership
A Texas conference led by James A. Baker and Thornton Fay with the railroad commission prepared a valuation of the International and Great Northern properties. The move signals possible reorganization and exit from receivership, with Texas and Pacific railways also explored.
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Austin
Texas
James A. Baker
International and Great Northern Railway Company
Thorton Fay
Railroad Commission
International
Texas and Pacific Railway
Baker
R. D. Parker
W. B. Fitzgerald
Governor's salary amendment defeated in Texas House
Austin May 11. The Texas House defeats the amendment to the bill that would have doubled the governor's salary. Associated Press reports the action as part of state legislative business.
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Associated Press
Austin
House
Favoritism in Enrolling Soldiers Impossible
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder rejected fears of favoritism in selective draft registration. He said the act’s terms make abuse detectable and punishable, and registration must be exact justice with no board latitude. Exemptions are limited to specific cases and require official attestation.
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Washington
Crowder
Selective Service Act
Registration Boards
Leon Springs Training Camp Closes After 450 Admissions
Washington May 12 The southern department enlarged the Leon Springs training camp to admit all candidates for commissions. Texas delegation members welcomed the move and were told the camp is definitively closed with 450 admissions in the new order.
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Washington
Southern Department
Leon Springs
Texas
Sheppard
Two steamers sunk off Spain by German submarines
London reports the Norwegian steamers Liger and Leikarger sunk ten miles off the northwest coast of Spain by German submarines. The losses remove two vessels from the North Atlantic trade lanes amid ongoing hostilities.
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Associated Press
London
Liger
Spain
Teachers Elected for Coming Year in City Schools
The reorganized city school board held its first meeting. W. T. James was elected president with M. B. Parker as vice president and J. S. Doane as secretary. New teachers including George Simpson and C. M. Bethany were selected. several long-serving staff declined re election. The board planned a September 10 opening for 1917, a one week institute, and Premier steps toward a new building. Commencement will be May 31 and June 1 at the Colonial theatre with diplomas awarded by trustees.
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Reorganized City School Board
W. T. James
M. B. Parker
J. S. Doane
George Simpson
C. M. Bethany
West Side
M. A. Miller
Eugene
Lawler
J. L. Reese
Roscoe Bates
Wesa Weddington
Ada Beard
Robbie Nicol
Ray Montgomery
May Burtis
Edna May Willard
Erma Collins
Annie Dearing
Lucile Christian
Lelia Griffin
Allie Montgomery
Billie Louise Gustavus
Nannie Berryman
Bessie Morgan
Minnie Estill
Bryan
E. A. Kemp
Ada Scott Hall
City Institute
Roger Q. Astin
Colonial Theatre
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money
A self mailer advertises a receipt offer from Foley products. The slip urges writing name and address to Foley & Co. at 2845 Sheffield Ave Chicago for a trial package including Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets offered by M H James.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
M. H. James
Amendments Kill Bee Textbook Bill In Texas Senate
The Bee textbook bill faced 25 amendments and substitutes in the Texas Senate on Friday. Provisions trimmed the governor appointees to 15 from 30 and allowed extensions of existing textbook contracts for one to six years if contracts include bond terms to maintain price and quality.
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Austin
Texas
Bee
Senate
Rew
Reader letter seeks signed name for publication
The Eagle explains it cannot publish an unsigned letter from a reader calling for attention to the food situation. It invites the author to send her real name to attach to the letter so the newspaper can give it space once signed.
Sallow Complexion Tied to Torpid Liver in Ad
An 19th century remedy claims a torpid liver causes pallor and offers Herb ine to purify and strengthen the liver and bowels. The advertisement promises restoration of rosy health to the cheek at a price of 50 cents sold by M H James.
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M. H. James
State Convention Honors Rev. Welch at Austin Meeting
The Texas Disciples of Christ state convention in Austin elected Bryan pastor Rev. J. C. Welch as state superintendent of the Bible school division. Sherman was named for the next annual gathering. Officers elected included President Dr. H. K. Pendleton of Houston and Vice President S. B. Cowell of Whitesboro. The women’s missions board reported strong progress with a five year plan aiming for 6000 societies and $800,000 in gifts by 1921.
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Disciples of Christ
Austin
Bryan
J. C. Welch
Sherman
H. K. Pendleton
Houston
S. B. Cowell
Whitesboro
F. M. O'Mally
Bonham
W. S. Hutton
Christian Woman’s Board of Missions
G. D. Smith
Dallas
Texas
Leon Camp to Be Enlarged in Texas Training Camp
In San Antonio on May 10 orders from the Southern department authorize enlarging the Leon Springs reserve training camp to about 2900 men from 2500. The change follows a prior selective elimination, with 1537 men currently in quarters and Fort Logan H Root reporting 1000. Over 200 Southern department regular officers will be reassigned to other departments, many veterans of the Pershing expedition, to refresh training with current field practices.
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San Antonio
Texas
Southern Department
Leon Springs
Fort Logan
H. Root
United States
Mexico
Protective care urged for tuberculous infants
Dr. Alfred F. Iless of New York urged protective care for infants born to tuberculous mothers at the national association for the study and prevention of tuberculosis meeting in Cincinnati. He advocated removing newborns from infection sources during the first days of life, citing Farmingdale New Jersey as a proven model and urging similar institutions elsewhere.
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Cincinnati
Alfred F. Iless
New York
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
Farmingdale
N. J
Proposed amendment to Texas constitution for conservation districts
Texas legislators propose Article 16 Section 59 creating conservation and reclamation districts as governmental bodies to manage natural resources. The measure authorizes districts to issue bonds, levy taxes, and govern water, irrigation, power, drainage, and related resources with voter approval required for debt. Proclamation and election set for August 21, 1917 with funding of $5000.
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Senate
State of Texas
Ford
State of
Texas
C. J. Bartlett
Secretary of
German Americans condemned for aiding enemy in wartime uproar
A Kreuz Zeitung article denounces German Americans for supporting conscription and mobilization in the United States. It attacks German-American groups for disowning their race and calls for removing the German label from their organizations.
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Amsterdam
Kreuz Zeitung
United States
Germany
Cough Remedies Advertised in Augusta Notes
A reader from 1421 12th Street Augusta Georgia endorses Foley s Honey and Tar promising relief from lingering coughs tied to grippe and deep seated hacking. The ad notes M H James as the seller and highlights a 25 cent bottle as a quick remedy.
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la Grippe
C. Smith
12Th St
Augusta
M. H. James
Five Billion Taxes Debate Sets War Revenue
Washington May 11 at the opening of debate in the house on the war tax bill Chairman Kitchin of the ways and means committee forecast war expenditures for this year and the next fiscal year at five billion dollars not three billion eight hundred million. He argued war demands require prompt action and that every American contributes to financing the war. He supported a ten percent increase in tariff duties and a ten percent levy on the free list saying money is needed.
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Washington
House
Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
United States
For Sale by List of Local Names from Bryan Area
A fragmented listing shows sales by multiple names including Steve Montalbano and Goree Neelley with Bryan and Wellborn references. Items appear under a local property or auction context with several listed buyers or sellers and associated towns.
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Steve Montalbano
Pitts Bridge
N. A
Burglars Enter Two Bryan Businesses Early This Morning
Burglars probed two Bryan shops in the pre dawn hours. They pried the meat market door at Harvey Newton and entered through an opened padlock. Only $1.55 missing from the shop. at the railroad end’s ticket office, blanks may have been taken to inspect later.
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Bryan
Harvey Newton
Houston and
Texas Central
Hoover Warns of Flour Spiraling to 20 Dollar Barrel
Herbert C. Hoover says flour could reach 20 dollars a barrel without control, warning in New York on May 1 that prices may spike before year end.
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New York
Herbert C. Hoover
Hergine Promises Quick Liver Stimulation and Relief
An old advertisement touts Hergine as a powerful liver stimulant. It claims dizziness vertigo and bilious symptoms vanish after one or two doses. The price is 50 cents and it is sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
Pink Boll Worm Present in Texas Warning to Farmers
Mr. T. C. Barber of the Federal Horticultural Board warns Texas cotton farmers of pink boll worm infestation risk. The danger zone runs from Eagle Pass to San Antonio to Fort Worth to Wolf City to Beaumont and along the Gulf and Rio Grande back to Eagle Pass. Brazos county farmers should closely watch fields and notify the county agent of any suspicious insects.
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T. C. Barber
Federal Horticultural Board
Texas
Eagle Pass
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Wolf City
Beaumont
Gulf
Rio Grande
Eagle
Brazos County
Freezone promises painless corn removal
A vintage ad touts freezone a ether compound that loosens and lifts corn or callus without pain or skin irritation. It claims instant loosening with a few drops and urges readers to ask their druggist to stock the product.
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Freezone
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