Haswell Named Acting City Manager for Thirty Days
City Commissioner Tyler Haswell was made temporary city manager for thirty days with pay, while the commission debates a permanent hire and plans slow, careful selection. No formal actions were taken on disposal plant or street work. Residents with complaints on paving contracts are urged to file now.
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Tyler Haswell
City Commission
Haswell
The
Eagle
Kaw Paving Company
Hearne
Corpus Christi Canning Plant Under Construction
Corpus Christi Texas May 21 The Corpus Christi Fishing and Packing company begins building a large canning plant to conserve Nueces county vegetable surplus and seafood from Corpus Christi Bay. The 400 by 56 foot city leased plot will be covered by a sheet iron building with canning machinery. Operations planned for July 1. Many home gardens are expected to boost the surplus.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Nueces County
Corpus Christi Bay
Corpus
Surgeons Endorse Boro Zone Antiseptic Use
Surgeons recommend prompt antiseptic care for cuts burns bruises and wounds noting infection avoidance and immediate healing. Boro zone is marketed for humans and animals with price points of 25c 5e 1.00 and 1.50 sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
Countywide School Closures End With Millican Wellborn Events
All county schools have closed the list finalizing with Millican and Wellborn events. Millican hosted a good program before a large crowd. Wellborn had a Thursday concert by grades with high school assistance and Friday graduation exercises where County Superintendent Powers delivered the principal address.
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Wellborn
Millican
Powers
Freezone claimed to lift corns without pain
Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a painless remedy that delivers a few drops on a tender corn or callus to stop soreness and loosen the corn so it can be lifted out with or without its roots. A small bottle is inexpensive at drug stores.
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Cincinnati
Piano Recital by Bryan Baptist Academy Graduate
Miss Sarah Williams, Bryan Baptist academy graduate, presented a piano recital at First Baptist Church to a small audience. Assisted by Mrs. W. C. Davis, she offered a varied program including Bach, Grieg, Chopin, Debussy, and Schubert-Liszt pieces, showcasing strong native talent and refined instruction.
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Sarah Williams
Ryan
Bryan Baptist Academy
First Baptist Church
Williams
W. C. Davis
Glad to Learn of It Coughs Helped by Foley’s Honey and Tar
A reader from Augusta Georgia praises Foley's Honey and Tar for curing a lingering cough following influenza. The letter notes relief after using one 25 cent bottle and mentions availability through M H James for sale.
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la Grippe
C. Smith
12Th St
Augusta
Foley
M. H. James
Tax plan for war revenue raises top brackets
Representative Kitchin said the war revenue bill will likely exceed 18 million dollars and not reach the 2 245 million target. The revised surtax schedule tops out at 45 percent for incomes over one million with several stepped rates from 10 to 41 25 percent for lower brackets.
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Washington
Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
McAdoo
House
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Flesh Repair
In medicine there is no remedy faster at repairing flesh damage than Ballard's Snow Liniment. It heals cuts wounds sprains burns and rheumatism with extraordinary penetrating power. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by M H James.
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Ballard
M. H. James
Two Die In Hillsboro Fire Including Child
Hillsboro Texas May 21 County Tax Collector R B Martin and his 15 year old son Brooks Martin were burned to death when their home was destroyed by a fire. An explosion of a gas stove in a bathroom started the blaze as the boys were bathing. The father perished while attempting to rescue his son.
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Hillsboro
Texas
R. B. Martin
Brooks Martin
Will
Welborn Students Farmers Judged at School Garden
The Texas A and M extension service promoted school agriculture at Welborn, led by Prof. Geo L Powers. Two groups, older boys and younger students, cultivated plots on a two acre tract. Prizes went to Calhoun Graham in the first group and Fannie Watson Jane Royder Buford Dean and T H Royder in the second.
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Extension Department
Texas A. and M. College
Geo. L. Powers
Wellborn
Broyles
Calhoun Graham
Fannie Watson
Jane Royder
Buford Dean
T. H. Royder
W. L. Hayes
Calvin
Styles and Carpenter
Torpid liver symptoms and Herbine liver stimulant
Dizziness vertigo sallow complexion and flatulence mark a torpid liver. Herbine is advertised as a powerful liver stimulant and will allegedly relieve bilious symptoms after a dose or two. Price 50c. Sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
German Potato Famine Worsens Amid Berlin Ration Policy
The potato situation in Germany grows steadier while Berlin keeps its potato ration for morale. Officials warn shortages may spread, yet Berlin reports stable supplies through the wartime rationing system.
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Copenhagen
May
Germany
Berlin
Texas Guardsman Draft Date August 5
Washington reports national guard units to be drafted between July 15 and August 5 with Texas units assembling August 5. Governors authorized to recruit to war strength, cantonment camps to be in southern departments and units moved to concentration camps after two weeks of company rendezvous.
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Washington
National Guard
Texas
United States
Selective Army
War Department
National Guard Coast Artillery
Adjutant General
National Guards Reserve
Suspects Arrested in Snyder Conspiracy Sweep
Abilene Texas May 19 Between 20 and 40 persons charged with conspiracy against the federal government have been arrested at Snyder within the past two days. The arrests were made by Texas rang.
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Abilene
Texas
Snyder
Alleged Conspiracy Arrests Sweep Through Texas Towns
Federal officers at San Angelo ordered arrests with no details released. Detainees were jailed in Abilene awaiting grand jury action. Snyder is said to be guarded over alleged plots to burn the town. T A Hickey, once a socialist candidate, was detained pending investigation with no charges filed.
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Ers
San Angelo
Abilene
Snyder
T. A. Hickey
Dyess Appointed School Trustee for District 26
County commissioners named H. T. Dyess as school trustee in district 26 this morning. He and fellow appointee A. Straub both qualified for their posts, solidifying the new local school leadership.
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H. T. Dyess
A. Straub
Texas Legislature Sets Two-Year State Budget At 25 Million
The Associated Press reports Austin May 17 that final adjournment of the special legislative session is expected tonight. The appropriation bills total twenty five million dollars for the state’s expenses in the next two years.
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Austin
Texas
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Healing
Barbed wire cuts and ragged wounds in need of quick care are promoted to heal fast with Ballard's Snow Liniment. Advertises antiseptic properties and healing benefits. Prices listed as 26e, 50c and £1.00 per bottle, sold by M. Th. James.
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Ballard
M. TH. James
For Trade Offer of Mare Colts and Jersey stock
G P Bittle seeks trade for two yearlings from Howell horse splon 2 and 2 years. One is broke and both are good. Wants Jersey stock or mules in exchange. What have you.
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Howell Horse Splon
Jersey
G. P. Bittle
Foley Kidney Pills Touted By Satisfied Customer Letter
A letter from A. J. Walsh of Sneffels praises Foley Kidney Pills for relieving stubborn rheumatism by boosting kidney function. The testimonial claims uric acid removal improves blood health and reduces joint pain, enabling activities to resume. Walsh endorses Foley Kidney Pills as the best he has used, with local sale noted at M. H. James in Bryan, Texas.
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A. J. Walsh
Sneffels
Lubako
Cuff
Ewollen
Aching
Mr. Walsh
Millinery and Footwear Bargains in Women and Children Styles
Catalog lists children's and misses slippers from 25 to 1.50 per pair, patent leather options and kid skins. Ladies Oxfords and slippers priced from 1.25 to 2.25, straw hats and panamas offered at 1.25 down to 25 cents. Children’s dresses in fancy styles on sale at 50 to 98 cents.
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Milan
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Safe Cure
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, vegetable remedy to replace calomel for liver cleansing. It claims quick relief from biliousness, sluggishness, and constipation, with a money back guarantee if no improvement, and asserts safety for children and no salivation.
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Dodson
Lead that ie ne 'hund inate mill
The readable text fragment references a mill and a looming deadline, with emphasis on a local facility and community impact. No clear names, dates, or concrete events are present beyond the general context of a historic industrial site and its operations.
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Texas Guardsmen
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