Let the A. and M. Help You on Farm Problems
The Texas A and M College extension urges farmers to write for help with stock health crop diseases and insect problems. Extension agents offer plant pathology entomology and practical engineering advice and invite farmers to state needs. The piece notes limited funding but emphasizes ongoing service to Texas farmers.
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Extension Department
The
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Ousley
College
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas
Galveston News
Endeavor to Lead World into Paths of Peace
A historical speech fragment expresses resolve to guide global efforts toward peace. It emphasizes leadership by example and urging nations to follow constructive paths for lasting harmony. The motive is collective security and cooperative progress on international crises.
Keeler Noggin and Old Time Foot Baths Remembered
A reader asks what a keeler is and if S P washed his feet in one. The column explains the noggin or piggin as a small wooden tub used for foot cleansing, laments its loss, and recalls rural childhood scenes and aged memories of country life.
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Granbury
State Press
Keeler
S. P
Keeler” Anything Like A Horse Trough ?—State Press
David Copperfield
German Press Claims Justification For Lusitania Note
Berlin publishes the American note on the Lusitania sinking and German papers defend Germany. The Rundschau argues US aid to Britain and sale of war matériel to enemies gives Germany the right to sink ships. Tages Zeitung suggests British influence biased the note framing.
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Germany
Berlin
United States
Great Britain
Tagliche Rundschau
Lusitania
England
America
E& T
Face to Face With War and the Wilson Dilemma
Collier's Weekly warns Americans about the drift toward war as Germany signals hostility over Lusitania. The San Antonio Light notes that diplomacy may fail and relations could sever, risking a broader crisis. The piece urges calm and continued efforts to prevent disturbing developments.
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Collier's Weekly
Germany
Wilson
San Antonio
Waco Times-Herald
Collier’s
The
San Antonio Light
War Zone Declarations Cited In British Debate
Count von Reventlow argues the German war zone followed Britain’s declaration and notes America did not protest. He states Germany chose its path and will let the United States decide which sea routes to use, warning that American travelers observe Europe while U S war materials prolong the conflict.
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Asquith
House of Commons
Count von Reventlow
America
Germany
United States
Europe
Bryan set to receive rescue home for girls from white slave traffic
The Eagle reports a rescue home for girls at risk of white slave traffic will be established in Bryan with a maternity hospital linked to it. Rev. Isaiah Watson and Mrs. J. T. Lynn are named founders. Watson has donated a Bryan residence and ten thousand dollars. The paper questions local backing and cites no confirmed church support.
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Texas City
The
Eagle Today
Bryan
Isaiah Watson
First Baptist Church
J. T. Lynn
Houston
Rev. Watson
Eagle
Federated Charities
Commercial Club
Watson
Hillcrest
Where Our Money Goes in Brazos County
The Eagle presents figures from the Houston & Texas Central and International & Great Northern Railroads showing 278 carloads of feed shipped since September 1, 1914. The piece argues farmers should diversify by raising their own feed and meat to improve prosperity, noting feed costs threaten to outpace income as harvests lag.
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Brazos County
Eagle
Houston & Texas Central
International & Great Northern
TORR
Icenk Ds Selec Execs
The
Can Campbell Return in Texas Governor Race Clash
In a Waco Times Herald column, debate swirls over whether Tom Campbell can run against incumbent Jim Ferguson if health allows. The piece frames Ferguson’s stance as opposed to Campbell values, arguing the Robertson insurance act faces a Campbell clan test, then questions the logic behind this political framing.
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Tom Campbell
Jim Ferguson
Ferguson
Campbell
Robertson
Citizen Questions Governor Rivalry and Election Plan
The reader wonders if disagreeing with the governor means running against him and asks if the plan applies to all state and national offices. The answer implies political participation would deplete private citizens, challenging the feasibility of widespread opposition.
Fainting incident at Iron Mountain station noted
The Malvern Meteor quotes John Clark who aided a woman fainting at Iron Mountain station in Little Rock and lost his watch and chain. It recalls a San Antonio tale of a man greeted by a young woman who mistook him for her father, with a diamond stud later missing.
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John Clark
Iron Mountain
Little Rock
Clark
Malvern
San Antonio
Amendments briefed for July 24 voting
The Waco Times-Herald outlines six constitutional amendments on July 24: expand Supreme Court to five justices. allow counties to create a student loan fund. authorize a special road tax up to 50 cents per $100 valuation. permit bond issuance for public improvements including drainage and levees. allow traveling salesmen to vote where they are on election day. Sackett resolution calls for separation of the University of Texas and Texas A&M College.
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Supreme Court
Sackett
Texas University
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Waco Times-Herald
Instructional Child Conduct Rules From Health Bulletin
A State Board of Health bulletin outlines classroom hygiene and conduct rules for students. It prohibits spitting touching the nose biting nails placing pencils in the mouth coughing on others and sharing drinks. It emphasizes personal cleanliness and using a personal cup.
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State Board of Health
Road inspection tour urged by Brazos County officials
The Eagle calls for a strong committee from the Commissioners court and citizens to tour the state to inspect road systems before Brazos County adopts road plans. It argues that visiting neighboring counties and state highways will show how bond money could be spent more effectively, as seeing is believing.
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Commissioners’ Court
Citizens’ Committee
Brazos County
Brazos
Sabbath Teaching and Mothers Faith in Waco Times-Herald
The piece argues about Sabbath observance with a warning to those who forget it. It praises mothers who instill proper life concepts and duties, asserting all who had such a mother are safe in following her precepts.
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Waco
Times-Herald
Court of Criminal Appeals Rules Texas May Tax Oil Leases
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals holds the state may tax strip and gas leases. The ruling will raise total assessed valuations and reduce public funds, as government offices and tax commissions grow, draining revenue.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas
Texas voters to decide A. and M. divorcement July 24
Editorial urges passage of House joint resolution No. 34 separating the A. and M. College from the University. It cites bipartisan support from Democratic and Republican conventions since 1910 and educational groups, arguing the amendment establishes independence and a permanent home for the college in College Station. The piece stresses nonpartisan, educational aims and urges voters to approve the measure on July 24.
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Farmers’ Congress
Farmers’ Union
Cattlemen's Convention
Bankers’ Convention
A. & M. College
Texas
State University
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Pse of
Vario
Farmer Congress
A. & College
Tim
Oollege
Harvey Happenings and Community Notes
Farmers report strong cotton stands with corn lagging due to overflow. Local pairs and families are mentioned including James Yardley and Sadie Elliott's Bryan to Port Arthur marriage. Other items note injuries, church appointments, visits from Wade families, appendicitis surgery for Mary Jones, and Bryan High School commencement plans.
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James Yardley
Sadie Elliott
Bryan
E. A. Peters
Sam Thomas
Harvey Church
Dr. Davidson
Wharton
Jess Hensarling
Alice Cole
Herman Todd
Mitt Weedon
Port Arthur
Ned Graham
Miss Fenie
Rock Prairie
Deason
John Pate
Pate
Mary Jones
Bryan Hospital
H. P. Dansby
Bryan High School
Ruby Cotham
Ruby
Local visits and a mention of farm animal values
The report notes local visits by Mrs Barron and Mr Ferguson with Bryan and Wellerman relations and lists several visitors from Bryan. It comments on property ownership and a remark about cow values, contrasting a mixed breed to Holstein and a crying cow hit by a train.
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Baty Barron
Well Rma Bor
J. H. Ferguson
Bryan
Amon Williams
Lillie Todd
M. G. Buchanan
Oresty Jones
Hugh Goen
Nall Graham
Albert Dyess
W. D. Yardley
Harvey
Tex
Houston Post
Unclear fragmentary text from historic page
Fragmentary OCR text presents garbled words and partial phrases about persons and events, with no clear names, dates, or actions to summarize into a coherent item. The readable segments do not yield a definite incident, date, or organization for a dependable headline or summary.
Fearless rider plans odd torpedo ride under battleship
A fragment suggests a man who learned horse, bike, motorcycle, and airship will ride a torpedo under a battleship with no stirrups. It adds caution not to attempt riding a German submarine without a scraper.
Dr. David Starr Jordan Leads Peace Tour Address
Dr. David Starr Jordan, chancellor of Stanford University, toured the United States on a mission of worldwide peace. In Houston he declared the European war would end not in victory but with death desolation and debt.
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David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford
Italy and Austria Casus Belli Reexamined
After careful consideration the casus belli between Italy and Austria this note concludes Italy sought all Austrian earth and its fullness.
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Italy
Austria
Eleven Nations Seek Unity to Redraw Europe's Map
The passage notes that only eleven nations are actively attempting to reshape the European map and suggests consensus may be reached soon. It implies growing momentum toward a unified political configuration across the continent.
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Europe
Caesar and Antony Set to Press War at Hand
Fragmentary note mentions Julius Caesar and Marcus Antony discussing imminent military action. Readable context hints at a looming conflict and strategic moves between the two figures.
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Julius Caesar
Marcus Antony
Bootlegger Pleads Guilty but Acquitted by Jury in Childress
A black bootlegger in Childress pleaded guilty but the jury acquitted him. The case highlights conflicting verdicts amid a tense prohibition era scene with strong community emotions surrounding a fatal outcome.
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Childress
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