Seed corn test pleases farmers across Nueces County
Farmers watched a seed corn test demonstration at Corpus Christi Union Depot led by Frank Clarke of Fort Worth. Each farmer submitted ears, examined germination in numbered cells, and received results five days later, with plans to expand statewide aided by bankers.
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Frank Clarke
Corpus Christi
Nueces County
Union Depot
Fort Worth
United States
Staples Street
Mr. Clarke
Gra‘ns
Harlingen
Harringen
H. H. Harrington
Gulf Coast Lines
Clarke
Mission
Harrington
Texas
Bryan Commercial Club Secures Bottom Road Train Schedule
A 1915 letter from Houston confirms the Bryan and Central Texas Interurban will operate a two daily train schedule between Bryan and Whittaker starting October 17 1915. Morning and afternoon trips provide Brazos bottom residents about five hours in Bryan enabling shopping and trading before return trips.
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McKnight
Houston
H. L. McKnight
Bryan Commercial Club
Bryan
Texas
Whittaker
Brazos Bottom
Feeding value of Kaffir and Milo feeds analyzed
State chemist G. H. S. Fraps compares kaffir corn chops and corn chops showing kaffir offers 7 lb digestible protein per 100 lb and 18.2 productive value while corn chops have 6.5 lb digestible protein per 100 lb and 20.6 productive value. Milo chops resemble kaffir in composition and feeding value with slight advantages.
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S. Fraps
Bulletin Details Rations for Fattening Cattle in Texas
The extension department at Texas A and M issues John C Burns advisory on feeding fattening cattle for market. It covers digestible protein value of chops, feeding value of silage kaffir milo and feterita and how to use Texas farm feedstuffs. Copies available from Clarence Ousley at College Station Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Department
A. & M. College of Texas
John C. Burns
College
Texas
Clarence Ousley
Extension
College Station
Vance laid to rest after fatal shooting in Navasota
The funeral for Charles H. Vance was held in Wheat cemetery on Sunday October 10 following his Saturday morning shooting in Navasota. He had recently moved from Houston and leaves a wife seven children and aging parents with three sisters and a brother among mourners.
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Charles H. Vance
Wheat
Navasota
Houston
Millican
Mr. Vance
Divorce Rates Dip in March Term as Fewer Grants Given
The court granted twenty divorces this term versus thirty eight in March 1915. Cases listed include George Pearce v Mary Pearce, Grant ONeill v Edith ONeill, Robert Smith v Mary Smith, Emma Wilson v Jesse Wilson, Stella White v Houston White, Nancy Smith v Reuben Smith, and Elizabeth Taliaferro v Tom Taliaferro. District Clerk J W Barron notes possible causes: reduced prevalence or money scarcity.
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J. W. Barron
George Pearce
Mary Pearce
Grant O'Neill
Edith O’neill
Robert Smith
Mary Smith
Grant Bland
Ida Bland
Emma Wilson
Jesse Wilson
Elnora Anderson
Porter Anderson
Sam JL. Thompson
Ida Thomp
Timmy Gibson
Dock Gibson
Will Bell
Viola Bell
Susie Harris
John Harris
Stella White
Houston White
Beatrice Lane
Haywood Lane
Nancy Smith
Reuben Smith
Tippy Smith
Jeff Smith
Rose Adams
Ben Adams
Mary J. Ray
Henry Ray
Elizabeth Taliaferro
Tom Taliaferro
Bryan Trades Day Proposed by L M Levinson
L M Levinson of Bryan College Interurban urges a monthly trades day in Bryan after citing Mineral Wells and Shreveport fairs. He notes early fairs were small but grew into profitable events and that trading days on a set Saturday boosted local commerce with minimal expense.
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L. M. Levinson
Bryan College
Eage
Bryan
Levinson
Eagle
Mineral Wells
Texas
Shreveport
Divorces Granted in Brazos County Fall Short This Term
Twenty divorces were granted in Brazos County district court during the September term, a decline of about 50 percent from the previous year as the term adjourned Saturday. The count reflects a substantial drop in divorce filings for the period.
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Brazos County
Negro hanged for murder in Murphysboro trial
Joe Deberry, a negro, was hanged in Murphysboro for the murder of Mrs. Martin, wife of a Southern Illinois attorney. Two thousand people gathered in the stockade for the execution. Deberry confessed while jailed in Harrisburg after being protected by Illinois National Guard units to prevent mob violence.
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Murphysboro
Joe Deberry
Martin
Maryhiesboro
James A. Martin
Southern Illinois
Deberry
Harrisburg
Illinois National Guard
Court House
Execution Plea Leads to 1915 Hanging Date Set
After consulting counsel since pleading guilty, Deberry is scheduled for hanging on October 16, 1915. James A. Martin dies less than three weeks after his wife’s murder, blamed on shock. A Martin son asked to spring the trap, but the sheriff denied. Over 5,000 people sought to witness the execution.
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Deberry
James A. Martin
Martin
Visiting Minister Preaches at A and M Chapel and First Church
Dr. C. S. Wright, vice president of Southern Methodist University Dallas, led services at the A and M College chapel yesterday morning and, at Dr. Tally’s urgent request, spoke at First Methodist Church last night. He preached on The Gospel of God in Contradistinction to the Gospel of Man, stressing doing the will of the Lord as the turning point. Wright was praised as one of the ablest Methodist ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Wright
Southern Methodist University of Dallas
A. & M. College
Tally
First Methodist Church
Wright
Methodist Church
Round Lake Oil Well Fails To Yield Oil In Burleson County
N. T. Melton secretary of the Round Lake Oil and Gas Company says the Burleson County test well at 1087 feet did not produce oil in paying quantities. Drilling resumed after reaching 1100 feet with no additional oil found.
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N. T. Melton
Round Lake Oil and Gas Company
The
Eagle
Burleson County
Schedule Change on Houston & Texas Central Trains
The Houston and Texas Central announces a minor timetable shift effective Sunday October 17. Northbound No. 15 arrives Bryan 1 38 pm up from 1 35 pm, with no other time changes. Day trains 15 and 16 run Houston to Denison now, while Nos 5 6 17 18 operate Houston to Dallas. Nos 5 and 6 will stop at Dallas instead of Denison.
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Houston
Texas Central
Bryan
the Hustlers
Denison
Dallas
New Interurban Adds Second Electric Car
Bryan College Interurban will add a new electric car by next week. Shipped yesterday and to be monitored to prevent delays, the car seats 54 and has two 40 horsepower motors and double trucks. It mirrors the current car and aims to ensure continuous service with a 30 minute schedule between Bryan and College stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan & College
L. M. Levinson
Serious firing across the border near Mercedes plant
The first serious cross border firing in over three weeks occurred at 4 AM near the Mercedes pumping plant when about forty shots were fired by a band of Mexicans. An American cavalry patrol returned the fire. The incident began from a Mexican dance and Army officers do not deem it serious. Consuls in Brownsville and Matamoros have been asked to investigate.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Tex
Rio Grande
Mercedes
Matamoros
Wilson to open defense program campaign in New York
President Wilson will launch the national defense program campaign in New York on November 4. It will be his first public statement on the plan since approval by Secretary Garrison and Secretary Daniels. He is expected to outline reasons to urge Congress for stronger national defense.
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Wilson
New York
Associated Press
Washington
Garrison
Daniels
Congress
United States
Bryan Stars Open Season vs Allen Academy Monday
The Bryan Stars meet Allen Academy on the academy grounds Monday October 18 with kickoff at 4 15 pm. Bryan fields a strong lineup and appears likely to challenge the school boys, while Allen strengthens its squad by adding Cole and Weedon of Harvey on the ends.
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Bryan Stars
Allen Academy
Academy
Stars
Allen
Cole
Weedon
Harvey
Levee Plan Aims to Protect Falls County Land
Owners of 20 000 acres along Big Creek and Little Brazos in Falls County plan levees to shield land and crops from overflows. State Reclamation Engineer A A Stiles will inspect the district next week, with outline maps prepared to guide his visit.
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Marlin
Tex
Falls County
Big Creek
Little Brazos
A. A. Stiles
Repairing Jones Bridge Damaged in August Storm
County bridge employees under County Engineer A B Carson began repairs on Jones bridge over the Brazos River. Two spans were blown out by the August storm. one span can be repaired and reused, the other must be rebuilt. Material to be hauled from College Station. all bids rejected at the last commissioners court meeting. Material has not arrived yet.
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A. B. Carson
Jones Bridge
Brazos River
College Station
Commissioners’ Court
Real Estate Transfers in Brazos County Listings
The notices itemize transfers in Brazos County including Maggie E Wallace to Alexander Hahn for six lots in Manganic subdivision and values from 1900 to 4000 dollars. D Mike sells 100 acres to R C Rudasill for 10 dollars plus other considerations. Frances Minkert et al transfer property to Lula A Davis for 460 dollars. Mary Evans sells 110 acres to Henry Koontz for 200 dollars. J B Blaylock sells lots 10 and 11 and part of lot 12 in J W Wileys addition for 2000 dollars. Frank Patranello to Dr R H Harrison for 100 acres at 4000 dollars.
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Maggie E. Wallace
Alexander Hahn
Moses Baine League
Brazos County
D. Mike
R. C. Rudasill
Colbert Baker
Frank B. Patranello
R. H. Harrison
Frances Minkert Et al
Lula A. Davis
Ss. F. Austin
J. BE. Blaylock
L. H. Blaylock
J. W. Wiley
City of
Bryan
Mary Evans
Henry Koontz
William Sparks
Allen Academy 60 Calvert 0 in decisive football win
Allen Academy routed Calvert high school 60 to 0 after a Saturday game. Allen dominated every phase scoring nine touchdowns and six goals while Calvert struggled to advance the ball, managing only brief non scoring drives.
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Allen Academy
Calvert
Allen
Bryan Grocery Change as Boriskie Buys Hrdlicka Market
John Boriskie of Smetana purchases the Hrdlicka grocery business on North Main Street from Ed Hrdlicka and assumes charge today. Boriskie will operate at the same location and seeks continued patronage. Hrdlicka plans no immediate changes and expects to stay in Bryan, thanking patrons for their support.
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John Boriskie
Smetana
Hrdlicka
North Main Street
Ed Hrdlicka
Bryan
Tragic Train Wreck Near Franco Creek
A wrecked car sank in nine feet of water and three feet of mud after striking a bridge abutment during heavy rains at Franco Creek. A large delegation of young women school teachers were among the passengers en route to a convention, with rescuers unable to reach the forward compartments as the vehicle lay underwater.
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Franco Creek
Weather forecast for October storms and Jupiter note
Washington forecasts warn of a cross continent disturbance October 17 to 21 with warm and cool waves through late October. Severe storms are expected from Pacific to Atlantic, with possible earthquakes reducing storm intensity. Precipitation to rise from Red River west to Pacific, with earlier snows likely in northern Rockies and Pacific coast mountains. Jupiter is highlighted as influencing weather.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Pacific
Atlantic
Rocky Mountain Country
Red River
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Rockies
Panama
Alaska
Middle Northwest
Jupiter
Robbers Take $15,000 in War Stamps in Evansville Heist
Robbers forced open the safe at the United States Internal Revenue collector’s office in Evansville Indiana and carried away $15 000 in emergency war stamps. The theft occurred today and investigators seek clues to the identity of the culprits.
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Associated Press
Evansville
Ind
United States Internal Revenue Collector’s Office
Wilson to Vacation at Long Beach New Jersey
President Wilson will not return to Cornish New Hampshire next summer. He has secured a spacious home at Long Beach New Jersey through a committee of New Jersey officials.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Long Beach
N. J
New Jersey
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Cuero
Joe Hirsch
Corpus Christi National Bank
Texas Bankers’ Association
Knight
Kaffir and
Milo
Millican News
Negro
Illinois
College Line
Th Sita
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