Austro German Invasion Making Progress
London Oct 13 the Austro German invasion of Serbia is making progress according to the Berlin War Office Serbia resists delaying the advance Bulgaria has invaded Serbia and suffered reverses at the opening Petrograd reports a Russian victory at Stripa German forces attack French positions near Souchez but are repulsed Dardanelles campaign has minor successes Greece remains armed neutral not bound by treaty to aid Serbia Bulgaria declares war on Serbia Paris dispatch confirms
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Associated Press
London
Serbia
Berlin
Bulgaria
Petrograd
Stripa
Souchez
Dardanelles
Constantinople
Greece
Athens
Paris
England Ratifies Loan in Quick Parliamentary Endorsement
The American loan bill was approved by the House of Commons on Oct. 18, passed by the House of Lords the same day, and received royal sanction immediately after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
House of Commons
House of Lords
French Foreign Minister Del Casse resigns in Paris
Paris reports Foreign Minister Del Casse has resigned due to ill health. Premier Viviani announced the cabinet decision that Viviani will assume the Foreign Affairs portfolio and presidency of the Council of Ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
del Casse
Viviani
Council of Ministers
German Steamer Walter Leonardt Sunk by British Sub
Copenhagen Oct 13 The German steamer Walter Leonardt was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic by a British submarine after the crew abandoned ship as part of the British submarine campaign to cut Germany off from Scandinavian supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Scandinavian
Walter Leonardt
Baltic
Brazos Valley Improvement Association adopts new officers
The Brazos River and Valley Improvement Association adopted a permanent organization with W W Seley of Waco as president and a five member vice president slate. The resolutions demand federal flood control and navigation surveys, citing earlier reports and Congress actions from 1874 onward. The group pledges support for early surveys and river improvements from Navasota to Waco.
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Committee
The
Brazos River and Valley Improvement Association
W. W. Seley
Waco
A. W. Wilkerson
Bryan
W. T. Eldridge
Sugarland
J. W. Munson
Angleton
D. C. Giddings
Brenham
H. Miller
Bellville
Association
Brazos Valley
Gulf
Texas
Brazos
Secretary of War
Congress
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
Brazos River
Congress of the
United States
United States Army Engineering Corps
Colonel Cody Delivers Gracious Tales Amid River Progress
A 1914 appeal document cites congressional action favoring Brazos River navigation and flood prevention with $1,750,000 spent on locks and dams. Colonel William F Cody entertains at the circus, recounting a grateful rattlesnake Reginald tale and other adventures during days alone on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Frederick Cody
Sells-Floto Circus
Buffalo Bill
Colonel Cody
Reginald
Local Officials Named From Multiple Texas Counties
A list of county names appears with officials including BE. H. Astin from Brazos County John W. Maxcey from Fort Bend County George D. Neal from Grimes County J. A. Peel from Milam County BE. L. Wood from Robertson County Orks P. Buchanan from Washington A. B. Hannay from Waller County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. H. Astin
Brazos County
John W. Maxcey
Fort Bend
George D. Neal
Grimes County
J. A. Peel
Milam County
BE. L. Wood
Robertson County
Orks P. Buchanan
Washington County
A. B. Hannay
Waller County
Gets-It Promise for Corn Remedies in Playful Ad
An old style advertisement touts Gets-It for corn relief with a humorous moving picture moment. The copy claims corn peels away easily after applying the product, urging readers to use Gets-It to vanish corns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T & Little
Grageiste
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
County Fair Amusement Day Draws Crowds and Prizes
A bustling county fair featured pony and mule races and popular amusements led by a greased pole win by Ellville Satterwhite. The A M College band played as livestock shows and farm exhibits drew praise and premiums were awarded for top Jersey cattle hogs and poultry figures. Former Governor Campbell spoke on rural uplift and back to the country themes amid a strong public turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. College
Ellville Satterwhite
Stafford Reed
Ed McCulloch
Lester Griffin
August Endler
Willie Dobrovolny
Ollie Tuck
Ragan Satterwhite
A. W. Kinnard
Vann
P. M. Raysor
Otto Fhiinker
District Court Room
Clarence Ousley
Louis J. Wortham
Fort Worth
Wortham
Thomas M. Campbell
Palestine
Ousley
Texas
Three pleas of guilty in county court
Three pleas of guilty were entered before Judge J. T. Maloney. Hanes Battle pleaded guilty to simple assault and was fined 5 dollars and costs. L. B. Eaglen pleaded guilty to theft and was fined 1 dollar and costs and sentenced to one hour in jail. Morgan Galford pleaded guilty to theft and was fined 1 dollar and costs and sentenced to one hour in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Maloney
Hanes Battle
L. B. Eaglen
Morgan Galford
Modest Means Desirable as Acquaintance Over Mean Temper
A saying contrasts the value of a man of moderate means with a person marked by extreme meanness, suggesting the former is a more desirable acquaintance and social companion. The aphorism highlights character over wealth in social judgments.
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England
Ward Templeman
Navasota
B. Talfour
C. J. Allen
A. M. Miller
C. S. Riche
Edgar Jadwin
Old Washington
Congress of the United States
Fedral
State of Texas
Bryan Commercial Club
H. L. McKnight
A. R. McCollum
McLennan County
L. Tillotson
Austin County
Brazoria County
J. Kyle
Burleson County
M. H. James
I. W. Harper
Joe Groginsky
Campbell
L. J. Wortham
Selvin Broach
J. D. Steele
George H. Echols
J. Sabo
Jim Tobias
FE. J. Bear
Z. Guess
C. W. Hedtke
Whit Tobias
Willie Walker
Ted Cook
Sammy Bullock
Ron Matachek
Clarence Walker
Horace Bullock
B. A. Hugghins
Eden Gin Co
S. H. Dunlap
E. J. Fountain
B. A. Sims
Katie Walker
Ruby Walker
Edith Tobias
Verna Friedel
Velma Hensarling
Agnes Conway
Ella Francis
Ima Cook
Tommie Mathis
Ella M. Stewart
Florence Conway
M. G. Buchanan
E. J. Beard
Poultry Department
the Eagle
Plymouth Rocks
R. B. Taylor
J. A. Tobias
H. Crenshaw
J. D. Jones
Frank Weinveto
J. M. Conway
A. L. Adams
Willis Reynolds
Devalson Buchanan
White Wyandottes
R. L. Jones
Rhode Island
H. C. Conway
Dr. S. C. Richardson
C. E. Jenkins
F. W. Locke
W. C. Bailey
W. B. Barron
J. M. Mathis
J. M. Caldwell
Rev. R. J. Brown
George Griffin
G. P. Bittle
D. C. Buchanan
J. J. Ray
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