Farmers Beat Southwestern In Extra Innings
The Farmers defeated Southwestern 6 to 5 on Kyle field in a tense fast game that went to the tenth. Key hits by Beringer and Russell helped build an early lead, with Southwestern tying it late before Cherry scored on Beringer's bunt in the final frame. McLarty pitched for A M in a uneven outing as Trinity lege looms Friday and Saturday at Col.
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Farmers
Southwestern
Kyle Field
Aggies
Beringer
Brailsford
Cherry
Rigney
Matlock
Russell
McLarty
Dinion
Kendrick
McDaniel
Brewer
Maxwell
Olson
Skeeler
Trinity Lege
Col
Boy Scouts Battle Mosquitoes in Bryan Oil Drive
Thirty two Scouts organized by the Commercial Club sprayed standing water with oil across Bryan dividing the city into four sections. Four wagons and two laborers per wagon were used with ten barrels of oil total. City and L. M. Levinson supplied barrels. work praised as thorough with expected reduction in spring and summer hatching.
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Bryan
Houston & Texas Central
Commercial Club
L. M. Levinson
Bryan & College Interurban
McKnight
Quito
Williams Mulls Fleet Action If President
Associated Press reports May 12 Jackson Mississippi Senator John Sharp Williams would mobilize the fleet if he were president. He would demand an apology indemnity and a pledge that such incidents would not recur from Germany.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
John Sharp Williams
Germany
Villa claims defeat of Obregon in Mexican conflict
The Villa agency says Villa defeated and dispersed Obregon's forces. The Carranza bureau denies the report. No official American advice is available.
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Villa
Obregor
Carranza Agency
Associated Press
Washington
Villa J
Obregon
Germany pledges to spare neutral ships in war zone
The German ambassador notified the United States that submarines will avoid attacking neutral vessels not engaged in hostilities and will pay damages for any accidental harm in the war zone. The circular says even neutral ships with contraband are treated under prize rules, with Germany recognizing responsibility if harm occurs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Gerard
United States
Berlin Foreign Office
Vanderbilt's Body Believed Found on Irish Coast
A persistent rumor from Queenstown on May 12 says Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's body has been recovered on the Irish coast. Secretary Webb Wade is investigating the rumor.
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Associated Press
Queenstown
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Irish
Webb Wade
Household goods arrive for Dr. J. C. Davidson family
The household goods of Dr. J. C. Davidson and family from Wharton arrived yesterday and are being moved to their Harvey home. They were accompanied by Dr. Davidson's sons George and Carleton and will be joined next week by Mrs. Davidson and daughter Miss Lillie.
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J. C. Davidson
Wharton
Harvey
Vick Installs Baseball Scoreboard for Texas League Results
R M Vick, a progressive confectioner, puts a baseball scoreboard in his shop. Each afternoon the Texas League results will be received and noted on the board, a new feature that is winning favor with local fans.
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R. M. Vick
Infertile Egg Campaign Promotes Better Keeping Quality
Farmers urged separation of roosters to produce infertile eggs with guaranteed freshness. Advice covers clean nests, daily collection, proper storage, and weekly market shipments. Recipes for grown chickens included Creole Chicken and Chicken Pot Pie options. Mary Locke, Agent.
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Eges
Ess
Mary Locke
Supreme Court Upholds Alabama Liquor Advertising Law
Montgomery May 13 The United States Supreme Court upheld the legality of the anti liquor advertising law in Alabama.
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Alabama
Associated Press
Montgomery, Ala
United States Supreme Court
Extension Notes Advise Farmers on Orchard Care and Dairy Practices
A. and M. College extension reports 64 county and 93 local farmers' groups cooperating with ongoing service. Dean Kyle and Prof Ridgway advise May June fruit tree cultivation and pruning, soil cultivation and fertilization, careful milk handling in warm weather, and maintaining clean utensils and dairy practices.
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A. & M. College
Clarence Ousley
House of Representatives
E. J. Kyle
School of Agriculture
Bermuda
J. W. Ridgway
Vanderbilt Ointment of Courage Saves Kiddies Sinking Lusitania
London May 13 The Bishop of London quoted Alfred G Vanderbilt during a Waifs and Strays Society event about his near death aboard the Lusitania voyage. He told his valet to save the children as the liner sank, a moment the church notes will travel widely worldwide.
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Py Associated Press
London
Waifs and Strays Society
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
City Welcomes New Well Contract and Praise
The deep well near Bryan was completed and accepted by the city yesterday after a draft of 9678 dollars covered the total cost. Water tests showed flows above 200 gallons per minute and city officials hope the output will rise to meet summer demand. Mr. Allison thanks the council for courtesies and congenial treatment in Bryan before returning to Corsicana, with plans to return to complete business.
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Allison
Bryan
Corsicana
Governor Ferguson alleges a lobby linked to Gibson bill
Austin Texas May 43 a Senate resolution to investigate a lobby Governor Ferguson alleges exists in connection with the Gibson bill. No action will be taken until tomorrow when the bill s fate is expected to be settled.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Senate
Fergson
Simpson Farrell Wedding Announcement in Chicago
Mr and Mrs William J Farrell announce the marriage of their daughter Mabel Grace to James Albert Simpson on Saturday May 8 1915 in Chicago Illinois At home after July 1 Lawndale avenue Chicago Ill The groom James A Simpson grew up in the Kurten and Reliance communities Brazos County He studied at the State University of Texas Austin earning a BS in 1904 and an electrical engineering degree in 1905 He has worked in telephone service in New York and Chicago and is presently wire chief at a Chicago Telephone Company exchange The bride Mabel Grace was raised in Chicago where she has many friends 707 South
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William J. Farrell
Mabel Grace
James Albert Simpson
Chicago
Ill
Lawndale Avenue
Kurten
Reliance
Brazos County
State University At
Austin
New York
Chicago Telephone Company
South
Pole Vault Record Maker Injured in Practice
Brooks of the Farmers' track squad narrowly escaped serious injury at College Station when his pole broke during practice. He had set an intercollegiate state record in Waxahachie the prior Friday with a vault of 11 feet 3 3/4 inches and was preparing for the Southwestern meet in Austin. He injured his shoulder and strained a past muscle but is expected to join the team for the trip Friday as Coach Clutter presses for strong showings in pole vault and broad jump.
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Brooks
Farmers
Narrely
College Station
Waxahachie
Austin
Clutter
Birthday Celebration for Uncle Ned Graham in Brazos County
Uncle Ned Graham of Rock Prairie turned eighty and hosted a large birthday gathering Wednesday. Twenty seven attended including three of his children and most of his grandchildren, plus neighbors and friends. The day featured perfect weather, generous dining, and heartfelt well wishes for many happy returns.
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Brazos County
Ned Graham
Rock Prairie
A. B. McSwain
W. E. Graham
Feniie Graham
Ned
Villa Obregon Fighting Again in El Paso
Villa and Obregon are fighting again today in El Paso Texas on May 13 as the conflict resumes with renewed clashes and artillery fire.
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el Paso
Tex
Villa
Obregon
No Change in Policy Stated After West Mexico Trip
Secretary of State Bryan announces no change in U S administration policy following Duval West’s Mexico trip. West’s report will not be made public. Carranza dispatches report Zapata forces withdrawing from Mexico City and Carranza troops near the outskirts of Monterey.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Bryan
Duval West
Mexico
Mr. West
Carranza
Zapa
Mexi City
Monterey
Marlin Wows Sunday Laws Tightened Enforcement
Marlin Texas council orders strict enforcement of Sunday laws. City marshal warns dealers that next Sunday will see tight drawn statutory cards and forbids any barter or sale of merchandise. Labor forbidden by state law on Sundays must stop or violators face hard travel and penalties.
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Marlin
Tex
Conference at A and M College to discuss divorcement plan
Bryan Commercial Club secretary notes a conference at A and M College to discuss a divorce conference involving the State executive committee and Bryan area members. The letter lists attendees from Coleman Arlington Dallas Henderson and others and urges all to attend at 8:30 am to return by noon.
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A. & M. Colege
Morni
Sackett
A. & M. College
St University
Austin
Bryan Commercial Cf College
Sechary McKnight
Bry
Messrs
L. L. Melnnis
E. H. Ast
R. S. Webb
M. E. Wallace
A. Waldrop
A. W. Wilkerson
J. W. Howell
Ed Hall
A Burn
J. B Scott
Coleman
W. A. Bowen Arlington
Joe Utay
Dallas
Cushi
Colonel Nor of
Henderson
Bryan Commercial Clu
H. L. McKnight
The Power of Mother's Song: Billy Sunday Sermon Reflections
In Paterson Billy Sunday proclaims a mother's song surpasses masterworks, from a mother's breast to heaven. He argues maternal music evokes deepest happiness and memory, outshining famed composers and instruments in spiritual value.
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Minstre
Billy Sunday
Paterson
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Boy Scouts
Senator Williams
Vanderbilt
Dean Kyle
Anderbilt
Bishop
Ferguson
Lidon
A. & MS. Colleg
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