Wholesale Grocers sue Hines and Packers over railroad rates
The National Wholesale Grocers Association files a broad antidiscrimination petition against Walker D. Hines and individual railroads. Hearings before Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Clyde B. Aitchison begin to challenge alleged rate and service favoritism by packers using refrigerator and peddler cars to gain market dominance in food distribution.
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Chicago
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Walker D. Hines
Clyde B. Aitchison
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Clifford Thorne
Tabor Notes Rest Week After Rain
The report from Tabor notes a week of rain kept people resting and eating. Mr. McCallum remains seriously ill though improving. Miss Pate the high school assistant teacher returns to school after illness. Jay Harris attended federal court in Houston last week. John Smith starts a new house construction.
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Tabor
Mr. McCallum
Miss Pate
Jay Harris
Federal Court
Houston
John Smith
Emperor Wilhelm Trial Preparations Reported in Commons
London October 22 Andrew Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that all preparations for the trial of former Emperor Wilhelm are under way. He said the Netherland government could not surrender the ex-emperor until all powers had signed the peace treaty.
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London
Wilhelm
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
George W Williams Dies From Paralytic Seizure at 65
George W. Williams of Coleview died after a paralysis episode Sunday afternoon and prolonged illness. He leaves a brother L S Williams and four sisters Mullen Mrs J M Morgan Coleview Clay Wyatt and Misses Mary and Betty Williams. Funeral services are tomorrow at Bethel Cemetery at 4 p m.
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George W. Williams
Coleview
Williams
L. S. Williams
J. M. Morgan
Mullen
Clay Wyatt
Mary
Betty Williams
Bethel Cemetery
Foreign Relations Committee Adopts Four Reservations
Washington report: The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved four revised reservations to the peace treaty regarding Article 10 the Monroe Doctrine withdrawal from the League of Nations and U S jurisdiction over domestic matters. The panel also backed a preamble delaying treaty effectiveness until three allied powers accept the reservations, drawing administration opposition.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
League of Nations
Senate
Falls From Pecan Tree Leave Man Fractured
John D. Conlee aged 55 fell twenty five feet from a pecan tree while gathering bats five miles west of town. He sustained fractures of the right thigh and arm and several bones in the right hand. He was unable to summon help for several minutes and was brought to town, where the fractures were set.
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John D. Conlee
Mr. Conlee
Expressmen Warned To Return To Work
Washington reports the railroad administration warned striking express employees in New York to resume work or risk immediate replacement. It stated any interference with express service would be prosecuted under state and federal laws.
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Washington
New York
Railroad Administration
Refugees Streaming Into Dantzig Housed by Red Cross
Hordes of refugees pour into Dantzig from Copenhagen and Murmansk. Former German marine barracks furnished by the American Red Cross provide shelter. About seven thousand stay in the city during the homeward journey. Within forty eight hours after arrival by boat they depart, escorted through a wary community.
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Dantzig
American Red Cross
Copenhagen
Murmansk
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Boosts Energy and Blood
Purifying and enriching the blood through iron and quinine, Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is marketed as a tonic for vitality. It claims to restore color to the cheeks, improve appetite, and provide strength, noting it is not a patent medicine and is sold for 60 cents per bottle.
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GROVE
Ee Amy
Serum Arrives 100 Late to Save Life in Meningitis Case
Monroe Armstrong died at 35 after a six day spinal meningitis illness as serum reached too late to help. He lived on the Sam Cavett place and was a ginner. Arm strong was a skilled erector for next season and well regarded in Robertson and Brazos counties.
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Monroe Armstrong
Armstrong
Sam Cavett Place
Robertson County
Brazos County
Keep Cattle Out of Lowland Says River Warning
Federal Observer Bunnemyer of Houston reports a rise in the Brazos with river levels at Koppers normal and in Rosenberg falling slowly. He warns of an 11 foot rise at Waco and 16.5 feet at Valley Junction since yesterday and advises keeping cattle from the lowlands.
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Bunnemyer River
Brazos
Bunnemyer
Houston
Koppers
Valley Junction
Yester- Rosenberg
Waco
Cancer cured in six weeks claims by Kansas City doctor
Valentin Gavito of Brownsville Texas credits Dr O A Johnson of Kansas City with curing his nose cancer in six weeks after starting treatment on October 12 1914. He reports weight gain from 165 to 188 pounds and no recurrence to date. Johnson publishes Cancer Truths describing his non surgical methods and offers to send the book to interested cancer sufferers.
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Valentin Gavito
Justice of Peace
Brownsville
Tex
O. A. Johnson
Kansas City
Johnson
Blue grass sets on credit linked to Cyrus Hogan
A short note notes blue grass sets priced and sold on credit to Cyrus Hogan, with a total of 50 000 mentioned in the record.
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Cyrus Hogan
No Worms in a Healthy Child
An advertisement claims that worms cause unhealthy color and stomach disturbance and promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood enriching general tonic. It asserts regular use for two to three weeks will dispel worms and restore health, calling the product pleasant and cost gc per bottle.
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Grove
Hardy Sees Fifty Cent Cotton Failing to Pay Costs
Rufus Hardy congressman from this district writes from Washington to The Daily Eagle arguing that fifty cents a pound cannot cover cotton production costs in Texas. He reports an anticipated sharp drop in Texas yields and cites a House committee vote requesting a restatement of crop conditions to prevent price declines.
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Rufus Hardy
Texas
Washington
Daily Eagle
Hardy
Agricultural Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Waller County
Navarro County
Agricultural Department
West Texas cotton valued at top price due to clean staple
Chester T. Crowell of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce said the cotton crop here is unstained by boll worms or boll weevils and should average 60 cents per pound based on current prices. He estimated yields from three quarters to a full bale per acre despite a nearly 50 percent cut in acreage.
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Austin
Chester T. Crowell
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
West Texas
Crowell
Daly Jr Named Fire Marshal and Sanitary Inspector
John D. Daly Jr has been appointed fire marshal and sanitary inspector to succeed his father, who held the post until his recent death. The appointment awaits confirmation by the city commission at its next meeting.
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John D. Daly, JR
Plumbers Strike in Austin Reopens Labor Dispute
Journeymen plumbers walk out in Austin refusing to work with non union men. Contractors had backed open shop after August strike and refuse to restore closed shop conditions. Electricians remain out and contractors push open shop in that trade as well.
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Austin
Piles Cured in Days Jruggista Refund Promise
Ad claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. It promises relief after first application and offers a refund if not satisfied. Includes price note but lacks full details.
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Jruggista
Shoe Stock Auction Bargains Hit Low Prices This Fall
A local shoe department advertises a large stock bought at low prices to sell this season. Childrens, misses, ladies, and mens shoes of various styles and prices are offered, with items like dress shoes 4.95 and work shoes as low as 2.75 to 3.98, plus accessories and sewing goods.
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Cc de Erst Psecoene
Manufactury
Ladies Fashion Sale With Broad Value Prices
Readable catalog of women and children apparel with price points. Includes ladies dresses waists skirts and hose in multiple fabrics plus window scrim and window coverings. Also offers parasols vests and drawers and children's gingham dresses among bargain lines.
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Justin
Cccvensescesucesees
Bargain sale lists cottons to gowns and china
Catalog style advertisement lists yardage prices for cottons plaids ginghams ticking and Outing fabrics with coats vests and sweaters for men women and children. Also promotion of silk skirts lace curtains undergarments and china sets with clocks and dishware priced to move.
Richardson Awarded Eight Hundred in Moehlman Case
Dr S C Richardson received 800 for professional services in a case against Henry Moehlman who sought 10000 in damages for alleged malpractice Moehlman also cross claimed for injuries from a motorcycle accident that left his legs broken and caused a lengthy hospital stay during the influenza peak Evidence showed Moehlman continued to run his blacksmith shop and perform horse riding and roping tasks despite the dispute
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Bryan
Moehlman
Germans Seek Trade Opens in Mexico Markets
The German Trade Association for South and Central America reported from Cologne that its Mexico representative said conditions were favorable for German trade. The Mexican agent noted urgent demand for goods Germany exported before the war, signaling a promising opening.
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Cologne
German Trade Association For
South and Central America
Mexico
Germany
Welcome Home for Travin B Bryan After Army Service
Travin B. Bryan arrived yesterday visiting Brownwood Fort Worth and Austin relatives. He recently discharged from the U S army at Camp Vike Ark after nearly a year with the A E F in France. Friends give him a royal welcome home.
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Travin B. Bryan
Brownwood
Fort Worth
Austin
Mr. Biryan
U.S. Army
Camp Vike
Ark
France
Pape's Cold Compound Claim Prompt Relief
An old advertising claim says a dose every two hours up to three doses relieves a severe cold. It promises instant relief from nasal congestion headaches feverishness sneezing and stuffed head with quick effects and cheap cost at drug stores.
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Grippe
Pape
Woolens Prices Seen Steady for Two Years
The department of commerce reports no reduction in British woolens for two years. It cites a harsher English woolen market and price increases in the past month, indicating a firmer wholesale situation.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
England
Mrs Ed Carl and Daughter Shop in Bryan
Mrs Ed Carl and her daughter Miss Dymle Carl of Wellborn were shopping in Bryan today. The note emphasizes the value of fair dealing and skilled trade.
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Mrsh
Ed Carl
Dymle Carl
Wellborn
Bryan
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Packers
EAGLE
Thedford’s
W. F. Pickle
Rising Fawn
Thedford
Foreign Relations Committee
RED Cross
Brownsville, Tex
Dallas Joint Stock Land
National Bank of Commerce Bldg
San Antonio
M. Bonneville
Main Street
Shoe Department
Cvs Vor
Richardson
Sale
Noy
Ki. W. Grove
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