Citizens' Food Aid Committee to Help Germany and Austria
A 45-member citizens' committee of physicians clergy and prominent women in New York launched an organized plan to ship food to civilians in Germany and Austria. Dr H J Wolf chairs the effort citing moral and strategic duties amid wartime blockades and past trade ties. The project envisions branch committees nationwide to channel supplies and ease shortages affecting children and families.
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Associated Press
New York
Germany
Austria
United States
Citizens’ Committee
H. J. Wolf
Bank Official Pleads Guilty in Cashier Embezzlement Case
Associated Press reports W. H. Tebbs, cashier of the Merchants and Farmers National Bank in Cisco Texas, pleaded guilty to embezzling funds. His bond was set at $5,000. The dispatch notes the guilty plea occurred on November 18.
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Cisco
Tex
W. H. Tebbs
Merchants and Farmers National Bank
Aunt Jane Overstreet Dies in Bryan at Nearly Century Mark
Aunt Jane Overstreet known as Aunt Sweet Jane and one of Brazos County's oldest figures died at her Bryan home Monday. She was buried in the colored cemetery and was said to be nearing the century mark, with many friends across white and colored communities expressing regret.
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Jane Overstreet
Bryan
Sweet Jane
Brazos County
Jane
British Navy Lands at Lemnos in Early Operations
London dispatch reports the first British naval forces landed at Lemnos near the entrance of the Dardanelles. The scene underscores the opening phase of operations in the water region as Allied fleets push forward.
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London
Associated Press
Lemnos
Dar
Evans Returns From Cotton Palace Agricultural Encampment School
Co. M. Evans of the agricultural extension department at A. & M. College returned from Waco where he assisted H. H. Williamson in conducting the school at the Cotton Palace. The encampment gathered prize winners from county corn clubs, about sixty students in all.
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Co. M. Evans
A. & M. College
Waco
H. H. Williamson
Cotton Palace
Grimes County Visitors At Bryan Show City Ties
Grimes County settlers traveled to Bryan drawing crowds and shopping from local merchants. Cross residents Mr. and Mrs. B D Clary stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Massey, followed by Mr. and Mrs. W H Nevill. Additional visitors included J S Williams W E Williams Walter Franklin Ollie Freeman Nathan McDuffie Leonard Nevill Oscar Ware Van Seay Joseph Vernon and others.
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Grimes County
Bryan
B. D. Clary
Cross
Bob Massey
W. H. Nevill
R. N. Massey
J. S. Williams
W. E. Williams
Walter Franklin
Ollie Freeman
Nathan McDuffie
Leonard
Justice Hughes Declines Presidential Candidacy
Associate Justice Hughes informed the Nebraska Secretary of State he will not seek the presidency and asked his name be kept off the ballot.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
Weather Bulletin Forecasts Disturbances and Warm Spells across 1916 Wheat Outlook
The bulletin outlines a cross continental disturbance from Nov 22 to 25 with a warm spell Nov 21 to 23 and a cool spell Nov 24 to 26. It warns of deficient rain east of the Rockies, minimal snow east of the Rockies, and notes rising winter wheat risks from winds and low snow, with the Rockies and Northern Pacific slope seeing the heaviest snow. It also covers crop weather for 1916, Pacific coast to the Eastern states, and mentions South America wheat conditions and Chile over-rain risks.
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Washington
Rockies
Pacific Slope
Pacific Coast
Central Valleys
Weather and Sky Outlook for South America and India
The record notes December 12 to January 10 as a key rain period affecting South American crops and India’s expected heavy rainfall. It emphasizes comparisons with winter crop competition and highlights Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, and Venus visible in the sky. It urges youth to study ancient Aryan star charts before their migration from Asia.
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South America
India
Jupiter
Mars
Saturn
Venus
Asia
Dreath
Childrens eating dislikes debated in Christmas issue
A letter in the Christmas Woman's Home Companion argues against forcing children to eat disliked foods. The writer urges substituting acceptable nourishments to avoid friction and protect a child’s nerves and health, warning that withholding food is unjust and harmful.
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The
Woman's Home Companion
A and M Cadets Celebrate Big Game Victory
At night the A M cadets rode into Bryan and celebrated loudly with bells whistles and yells. They built a bonfire on West Anderson Street near Smith Drug Company that burned for hours and cracked the pavement but was deemed fixable.
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Bryan
A. & M. Corps
Smith Drug Company
West Anderson Street
War aeroplanes reach Fort Worth
Six army aeroplanes flew from Wichita Falls to Fort Worth in under two hours without incident. The party, en route to San Antonio, plans to stay in Fort Worth until Monday.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Wichita Falls
San Antonio
Severe Loss: Seven-Week-Old Son Dies At Home
At 6 o clock this morning the death angel visited Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dansby and claimed their seven weeks old son after a short illness. The funeral is planned for tomorrow at 9 o clock from the residence with burial at Steep Hollow cemetery.
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Guy Dansby
Steep Hollow
Sweet Potatoes Shown By Steep Hollow Farmer
I M Cook of Steep Hollow brought a sample of sweet potatoes to the Commercial Club. He demonstrated a yield of 100 bushels per acre on a three acre field and that fall Irish potatoes can be grown in Brazos County. The full grown August-planted potatoes were notably pretty.
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I. M. Cook
Steep Hollow
Commercial Club
Stromboli Volcano Erupts Increasing in Force
By Associated Press Catania Sicily Nov 20 The Stromboli eruption grows stronger as passengers arriving report lava streams visible at night for miles over the sea
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Associated Press
Catania
Sicily
Man killed at Lyons station in local incident
Houston report says Reinhardt Hines of Lyons is jailed in Caldwell after the killing of William Courtney at Lyons railroad station. Courtney had been accused by Hines of abusing his wife when she stepped in to stop an alleged assault.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Reinhardt Hines
Lyons
Caldwell
William Courtney
Courtney
Hines
City weighs gift of street car system from J D Sugg
A professor of the city’s street car system valued at 100000 is being considered as a Christmas present from J D Sugg. The municipal authorities note the system has not been profitable for several years and will review the proposal in the lead up to the holidays.
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America
Germany
United States
San Angelo
Tex
J. D. Sugg
Texas Farmers Promote Production Parade
Texas farmers push a marketing procession described as spanning from the earth to the moon to highlight the annual output. The state buys about 187 million dollars of goods from other states each year for home consumption. Corn and pork are cited as key products.
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Texas
Texas Auto and Energy Facts From Population to Pipelines
Statistics show 2 100 miles of oil pipelines in Texas costing 10 million dollars. Daily transport includes 30 000 barrels of oil and 15 290 000 cubic feet of gas. There are 54 000 autos valued at 62 085 dollars, with 25 million spent on joy rides yearly. Auto growth at 53 per day, 105 models, ranking tenth in autos among states. One in 75 Texans owns an auto. Three express companies employing 3 300 men earned 4 million before parcel post. 140 fire insurers operate amid 15 000 fires yearly. Average Texas farm spans 269 acres, 65 cultivated. half wealth in agriculture, farm value rising 3.5 million daily. Average farm value 5 311 dollars with 3 909 land, 503 buildings, 136 implements, 763 livestock. Average farm land 14.53 per acre. Names listed include Richard Garner, Callie Williams, Frank Sterling, Alma Murphy, Charlie Foster, Meliza Thornton, Luther Andrews, Miss Mesa Hill, Ollie Daniels, Laura Mayes, Charlie Trambles, Elizabeth Reed, Jackson Temple, Emma Wilson, Clem Owens, Tinnie Sims.
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Texas
Express
Texas Express
Parcel Post
Young Texas Brother Kills Brother in North Paris Fight
John Cunningham, 20, died from injuries after a fight with his 14 year old brother five miles north of Paris Texas. The younger brother is jailed in Paris.
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Paris
Tex
John Cunningham
Here
Cunningham
Marriage License List Includes Two Pairs
A. Benbow and Miss Bessie Seale appear among marriage license holders along with Felipe Garcia and Petra Miranda, indicating recent formal unions recorded.
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A. Benbow
Miss Bessie Seale
Felipe Garcia
Petra Miranda
Apple Desserts and Dishes from Home Economics Lesson
Ap pple based recipes showcased with eggless apple sauce cake and apple shortcake. Fried bacon and apples method plus apple whip instructions from Cora E Binzel University of Wisconsin. Steamed apples served with butter sugar and spice finishing with meringue or whipped cream.
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Cora E. Binzel
University of Wisconsin
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