Cotton Crop Production and State Conditions 1817 18
The Census Bureau reports the September 25 condition at 60.4 and an estimated yield of 168.3. Total estimated cotton production for 1817 18 is 12 047 000 bases with state results shown for Virginia to California and the United States at 60.4.
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Census Bureau
Washington, D. C
Virginia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Texas
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Arizona
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
California
U. S
Census cotton ginned by states to Sept 25 shows Texas lead
The census bureau report lists ginned cotton by state ending September 25 with Texas at 1 178 406 bases and Alabama 941 857 Florida 18 752 Georgia 581 288 and other totals. It notes 60 904 round bales for 1917 and Sea Island bases of 18 731 for 1917 with state distribution Florida 9 282 and Georgia 9 382. Corrections may follow after ginner returns and Bryan Cotton Exchange received reports today.
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Census Bureau
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Sea Island
Bryan Cotton Exchange
Thomas Speaks of the Dallas Fight and Pro Campaigns
Thomas describes a sharp Dallas county contest fight with liquor interests led by Austin and San Antonio agents. Broadway evangelist Margaret Rice spoke in Dallas while A M leaders were criticized for inaction. He urged college moral leadership as fathers expect guidance for their students.
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Cullen
Thomas
Hotel Bryan
Methodist Church
Dallas
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Austin
San Antonio
Margaret Rice
Broadway
Bryan
Brazos County
A. and
Brazos Urged to Enter Egg Laying Contest
Poultry breeders in Bryan and Brazos county are urged to enter at least one five female pen plus one alternate in the Texas National Egg Laying contest run by A and M College officials. Entries and remittance must be received by October 24. Contact R N Harvey or P F W Kazmeier for details at College Station Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
Bryan
Brazos County
A. and M. College
R. N. Harvey
College Station
Texas
PF. W. Kazmeier
College
Waters-Pierce to Move on New Oil Plant Site
In a letter to City Manager Greer, Waters-Pierce District Manager Will Fraley says he will be here today to personally supervise the start on the new oil plant south of the city. He cites his absence in California for health reasons as delaying action while noting land has been secured and foundation stakes set.
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Greer
Will Fraley
Waters-Pierce Oil Association
Fraley
California
College man joins the aviators at Camp Kelly
James Sullivan of the experiment station left Sunday for Camp Kelly San Antonio where he was called to report after an aviation corps examination. He was among the fifth to be selected from the college department. M B Hays has taken the examination and is awaiting orders.
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James Sullivan
Experiment Station
Camp Kelly
San Antonio
Aviation Corps
M. B. Hays
Red Cross Market a Splendid County Event
Crowds gathered at the Red Cross market as farmers and residents contributed canned goods eggs butter lard and handmade items. Volunteers from each community ran tables with signs showing origins while club members showcased county youths projects. All profits supported the Red Cross treasury.
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Will Howell
Red Cross
Eagle
Red Cross Treasury
Sudden Death of Otho Jones in Silsbee
Otho Jones 32 dies of heart failure at W W Harris home on West Twenty sixth street after midnight. He and Harris were former classmates at the State School for the Blind in Austin and remained close friends. Jones’s body sent to his parents in Silsbee. Harris and Bridges with doctor present. Ballard's Snow Lament ad appears at end.
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Wally Hagle
Otho Jones
Silsbee
W. W. Harris
West Twenty-sixth Street
Dansby Company
Mr. Jones
Mr. Harris
State School For the Blind
Austin
Jones
Bridges
Furniture repair and refinishing services offered by Albert Novak
Repairing upholstering refinishing and buy and sell all kinds of furniture. Phone 677. Albert Novak opposite interurban.
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Albert Novak
Interurban
Thirteen-Year-Old Texan Sows Gift of God Feterita Seed
A letter to A B Conner of the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical experiment station describes a 13 year old farmer offering 35 pounds of feterita seed at 20 cents a pound to relieve the seed shortage. Reports show 156 producers ready to furnish seed for thirteen crops, but overall supply remains far below demand as planting delays rise.
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A.B. Conner
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical Experiment Station
Mr. Conner
Texas
Sudan
College Staation
Narrow Fire Haze Shocks Harvey Woman
Mrs. J. C. Davidson found a mysterious fire in an unused upstairs room in Harvey. A burned map and a large feather pillow were consumed by flames, with ashes and charred feathers half an inch deep. Matches lay nearby and rats are suspected. The room has one window and an open door under a low ceiling.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offers Reward
A vintage advertisement touts a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case. It claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine has operated for thirty five years and works through the blood to heal diseased mucous surfaces. It promises visible general health improvements and urges readers to start using the medicine and send for testimonials.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Minnesota Officials Seek Expulsion of Sen La Follette
A Minnesota governor and the state public safety commission ask the U S Senate to expel Wisconsin Senator La Follette. The communication was presented in the Senate by Senator Kellogg of Minnesota and referred to the privileges and elections committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Minnesota
State Public Safety Commission
Senate of la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
Kellogg
Privileges and Elections Committee
Storm Damage Estimated At One Hundred Thousand In Pensacola
Pensacola reports about 100000 dollars in damage from Friday's fierce storm. No lives lost in the area. The event is described as smaller in ferocity compared with earlier storms.
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Pensacola
Staple Cotton Bale Sells For 45 Cents Per Pound
In Clarksville on October 2 a bale of long Staple cotton sold for forty five cents per pound totaling two hundred fifty two dollars eighty five cents. The sale was reported by Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Clarksville
Births in Daily Eagle List September 1917
From Mondays Daily Eagle births announced for September 1917 include Josie Boriski daughter. two girls born to Hojek and Young Cobb. boys Frankie Kopchinskie and Ola Thornton. a boy Starrie Kopchinskie. a girl Jessie Lee Thompson. other entries note R F D 3 addresses and College location.
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Daily Eagle
Albert Boriski
Josie
Paul Hojek
Starrie Kopchinskie
Frankie
I. G. Thornton
College
Chas. Young Cobb
Ola
Jesse Thompson
Jessie Lee
Death of Wheelock Child
Two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Wolf died at the family home in Wheelock yesterday and was buried in the Catholic cemetery there. Rev. J. B. Gleissner conducted the funeral services.
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Wheelock
Daily Eagle
Anton Wolf
J. B. Gleissner
Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples
W. D. McCaghren and Mrs Flora Thompson received a marriage license along with Joe Rosco and Vester Denman.
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W. D. McCaghren
Flora Thompson
Joe Rosco
Vester Denman
Senate seeks information on Justice Cohalan and Ireland
Albany Oct 2 The New York state senate adopted a resolution asking Secretary Lansing to send Governor Whitman any information not disloyal to public welfare that could illuminate alleged participation of Supreme Court Justice Daniel F. Cohalan of New York in German activities and views on Ireland.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
New York State Senate
Lansing
Whitman
Supreme Court
Daniel F. Cohalan
New York
Ireland
Grand Jury Indicts Several Suspects on Burglary Assault and Murder
The district court fixed bonds for five burglary cases including Joseph Jackson, colored, and Ed Williams colored. one case each of burglary for John Bowen colored and John West colored. one assault with intent to rape for John West colored. one theft of cattle for Mack Jordan colored. one murder for Frank Pomilla white. two burglary cases involving Pearl Wilson.
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Joseph Jackson
Ed Williams
John Bowen
John West
Mack Jordan
Frank Pomilla
Pearl Wilson
Burglary and murder cases filed in city court
A list of criminal charges includes burglary and murder with defendants Tony wand Anton Merka Ed Shannon L Stephan and Alfred Collins. The records indicate multiple cases across burglary and murder counts in the city court system.
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Joseph Colored
Tony Wand
Anton Merka
Ed Shannon
L. Stephan
Alfred Collins
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as vegetable calomel substitute
An advertisement denounces calomel as dangerous causing salivation and sickness. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative available for 50 cents a large bottle.
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Dodson
Staple Department Offers Heavy Cotton Flannel and Dress Ginghams
A local sale advertises Staple Department items including heavy cotton flannel 40 pieces, bleached domestic fabrics at 12 1 2c to 18c, extra good dress ginghams at 18c, yard wide browns at 12 1 2c, and 75 dozen undershirts and union suits at prices around 50c to $1.00. Also lists ladies vests pants, hose, and children's undergarments with various prices.
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WG Kyson Gers
Sibattn
Dress Goods Department unveils new fabrics and trims
The store presents a beautiful line of dress goods and trimmings in latest fabrics and colors. Shoppers are invited to visit to appreciate the new items and compare prices, which are said to meet approval.
Men's and Boys Ready-to-Wear Prices Revealed
In this department the stock is very complete with boys suits priced at 3.50 4.00 5.00 and 7.50. Men's suits range 10.00 12.50 15.00 and 20.00. Also offered are the Style-Plus suits at 17.00 and 21.00 in the latest models and patterns. Prices are claimed as the lowest to be found anywhere.
Men’s Apparel Specials Display Broad Sock and Shirt Line
A newspaper ad lists large quantities of men’s socks in grey brown black and striped patterns at low prices, suspenders shirts dress shirts neckwear and belts for men and boys, with quantities and varied price points including 25c to $1.00.
Hats In the Department Offer Latest Stetson and Chamois Styles
A department announces a complete stock of up to date hats for men and boys. Featuring the renowned Jno B Stetson hat and the popular Chamois hat in new shapes and colors. Large assortment for boys at low prices.
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Jno
B. Stetson
Large Stock of Shoes at Unbeatable Prices
A retailer touts one of the largest inventories of men and boys shoes and promises low prices. It highlights Edwin Clapp and Bostonian for men, A. M. Creighton and H. C. Godman for ladies, plus a full range for children and misses.
Ladies Ready-to-Wear Department Offers Wide Selection
The store presents a full range of ladies ready-to-wear including suits dresses coats skirts waists gloves corsets and underwear. Shoppers are assured by the quality of materials styles and prices in this department.
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Waters-Pierce
THE
Aviators
Ballard
Jenkins
Castoria
Ei Bie Tea
MPANY
New York City
Feterita
Sen. LA Follette
Justice Gohalav
Staple Department
Edwin Clapp
A. M. Creigton
H. C. Godman
Bryan, Texas
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