Western Front News and Balkan Battles Reported
Allied dispatches detail a possible but doubtful German Bulgarian junction at Nogoting near the Danube. Paris notes failed German surprise attacks on Oise and Aisne trenches as Austro German forces hold. Russian offensives surge along the Dvina and Stripa. Bulgarian bombardment and capture of Nish Kavola near Nish are reported from Paris sources.
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Associated Press
London
Salonika
Danube
Rumania
Serbia
Bulgaria
Paris
Oise
Aisne
Dvina
Stripa
Athens
Babuna Pass
Dormach
Alsace
Lacourtine
New Plant Under Construction In Pittsburg For $7,000,000 Projectiles Contract
Associated Press reports in Pittsburg that a new manufacturing plant is being built to fulfill a seven million dollar contract for projectiles for a foreign government.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
King Recovers Slowly After Recent Fall
London reports the King is recovering slowly from a fall suffered recently. Medical aides and royal physicians monitor his progress as he rests at the palace. No further complications are described and officials say he remains in good spirits.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin Claims Great Victory Over Serbian Front
Official bulletin from Berlin reports a decisive Bulgarian victory northeast of Philip, with a French expeditionary force at Salonika routed or captured. German advances along the Serbian lines claim 2,700 prisoners and significant strategic gains.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Philip
Salonika
United States Protest Over Norwegian Steamer Interference
The State Department sent protests to Great Britain today over interference with American packing house shipments aboard the Norwegian American steamer Kristianiafjord sailing from New York.
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Washington
Great Britain
State Department
American Packing House
Kristianiafjord
New York
Cottonseed Meal and Cake Standards Adopted in Texas Hearing
At College Station a Texas Cottonseed Crushers Association hearing discussed reducing fat to 5 percent while increasing protein from 43 to 45 percent, totaling 50 percent with fat. Millers sought crude fiber adjustments, but tissue remains at 9 percent. circular letters outline new guarantees and the rule that lower fat requires higher protein.
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B. Youngblood
College Station
Texas Cottonseed Crushers’ Association
W. B. Couch
W. Allison
C. H. Bencini
Mr. Bennett
J. M. Tachaberg
W. E. Shepard
S. ©. Herrington
R. A. Horrock
J. C. Hickey
E. H. Young
Frank Gould
C. C. Littleton
J. Webb Howell
L. ©. Moore
W. B. Bizzell
G. S. Fraps
James Sullivan
J. H. Rogers
T. B. Reese
A. S. Ware
Cottonseed Crushers’ Association
Feed Control Service
Texas
Attempted Burglary At New ton Home Near East Side High
At about 9 30 last night an intruder attempted to enter Mr and Mrs Newtons home near East Side High. Brannon Leverton fired twice at the intruder as he fled over the fence but it is unknown if any shot hit. Police investigate with no arrest made.
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Hardy Newton
East Side High School
Brannon Leverton
Civic League plans fund drive and park improvements
The Civic League met November 4 at the Carnegie Library and approved resolutions supporting fundraising for park lights and removal of overhead poles and rail tracks to improve the park area. A Thanksgiving matinee benefit was approved with Anita Park donating the event.
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Civic League
Carnegie Library
Sims
Anita Park
J. S. Mooring
Bryan Telephone Company
Bryan & College Interurban Railway Company
Live at home in 1916 plan from The Progressive Farmer
The Progressive Farmer urges farmers to prepare now for 1916 by saving feed, planting a big oat crop, building a winter supply, continuing the garden with turnips and greens, using cover crops to save fertilizer, and expanding poultry and poultry feed with proper housing and forage.
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Wise
Care of Dairy Calves Shows Methods for Strong Herd Growth
The article outlines calf handling from birth to weaning, emphasizing navels washed and tied, first milk from the dam, regular feeding with warm milk, and gradual transition to skim milk. It recommends scales, clean pails, steady routines, and ample water, with grain and hay as calf development advances and final weaning aligned with seasons.
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Diaryman
Daughter Drives Father to Prosperity in Pig Club Wins
The November American Magazine profiles thirteen year old Alice McCoy of Blanchard Caddo Parish who wins her state grand championship in pig racing club, inspiring her father a former cotton farmer to convert to pig raising. The piece notes the broader success of youths in cattle industry and a ten dollar loan from the schools superintendent to start the venture.
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Berkshire
Miss McCoy
Alice
Stanley Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Alice McCoy
Blanchard
Caddo Parish
Garage Changes Hands Under New Local Owners
The Auto Company of this city has been purchased from Kyle Owens by John J. Phillips and G. F. Singletary. The deal closed yesterday and W. B. Cannon, an expert mechanic, will manage the garage now named Central Garage with promised best service.
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Kyle Owens
John J. Phillips
W. B. Cannon
Auto Company
National Horse Show Opens Amid Military Style Attire
New York November 5 The first National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden opens tomorrow with a military tone in fashion and display. Major General Leonard Wood will judge military riding classes alongside Army and militia riders in a six day event featuring Beresford and Canadian challenge cups.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Leonard Wood
Garrison
War Department
Stotesbury
Association
Uncle Sam
Stock Exchange
Lord Decies
Adam Beck
London
Ont
Middle West
Five Rules for Happiness in Everyday Life
A compact set of self improvement guidelines advising optimism and resilience. It urges looking on the bright side, accepting one’s present place, fully applying effort to work, and performing daily acts of kindness toward loved ones and others who intersect daily life.
Postoffice Receipts Rise in October 1915
The Bryan postoffice reported October 1915 receipts of 1 802.97, up from 1 566.24 in October 1914, an increase of 236.73. Yearly gains are noted as receipts have risen nearly every month versus last year. Real estate transfer shows A D Compton to S F Holiday 50 acres in Brazos County for 712.95.
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Bryan Postoffice
A. D. Compton
S. F. Holiday
T. W. Blakey League
Brazos County
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Nish
Matin
Nish Kavola
King
United States
Bryan
Charles E. Barker
Gete
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
M. H. James and
the Smith Drug CO
WM. B. Cline
Commerce
Cean Feasy
Louisville Soap Company
Louisville
Evera
Gothard Oil
Stephan Placko
Marietta, N
Severa
W. F. Severa CO
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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