County School Board Sets Per Capita Apportionment
A Saturday meeting in the County Superintendent Parker's office fixed the county apportionment at 50 cents per capita, added to the state apportionment of 8 dollars, totaling 8 dollars 50 cents per capita. Members present were R. O. Allen chairman W. R. Parker J. W. Hicks P Dansby and Y E Graham.
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Parker
R. O. Allen
W. R. Parker
J. W. Hicks
P. Dansby
YY. E. Graham
He County
Falls County Election Yields Narrow Vote in Special Election
In Falls County Texas a small turnout produced a mix of results. Major N P Houx ran unopposed for the unexpired flotorial term. J M Kennedy won the Falls County representative seat defeating D R Porterfield. Kennedy edits the Marlin Democrat while Porterfield lives in Lott. Coffey was appointed Eddy postmaster and M G Fields was named Lott postmaster, creating vacancies.
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Marlin
Tex
Falls County
N. P. Houx
Flotorial
Eddy
McLennan County
M. G. Fields
Lott
Mexia Commercial Club forms Buy-a-Bale of Cotton Club
Mexia Texas September 9 at the regular meeting the Mexia Commercial Club directors organized the Buy a Bale of Cotton Club of Texas pledging to see that at least 1000 bales are bought in Mexia at 10 cents per pound a committee was named to draft constitution and bylaws and others in Texas will be invited to join with headquarters to be established at Mexia.
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Mexia
Tex
Governors Plan Cotton Conference In Montgomery
Governor O Neal of Alabama proposes a meeting of cotton growing state governors to set a definite crop handling program. He calls for a Montgomery conference on September 24 and 25 with ten bankers from each state and possible attendance by federal secretaries.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Alabama
Texas
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Oklahoma
Missouri
Mississippi
Louisiana
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Agriculture
Real Estate Transfers In Bryan Texas Details
A. B. Worley and Miss Daisie Worley transfer land in Smythe addition Bryan to Miss Daisie Worley for $10. They also convey one fourth of block 20 Bryan to Mrs. Lillie McGee for $100. Miss Daisie Worley and others transfer land in Smythe addition Bryan to Mrs. Lillie McGee for $10.
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A. B. Worley
Daisie Worley
Smythe
City of
Bryan
Lillie McGee
How a Farmer's Wife Made Extra Money
In Farm and Fireside a reader describes starting a gooseberry business after avoiding chicken and berry farming due to distance to market and a dislike for killing animals. She began with about two dozen bushes, mulched them, sold sixty pounds plus eighteen quarts canned, then expanded next year for a bountiful crop.
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Oregon
May insure Capitol building in Texas extra session
Austin officials report a favorable chance for insuring Texas’ 3 million dollar granite Capitol. The building has had no insurance in 30 years, with two small fires found in the last year. Governor may submit a request for an appropriation to cover fire insurance premiums. A water pipe line and fire hydrants were added around the Capitol as extra protection.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Texas
Capitol
Finishing Burleson Street Work Nears Completion
The International and Great Northern Railroad finishes Burleson street work with only graveling and grading remaining. Progress slowed by material delays. When done the street will be among the prettiest in the city with a smooth driving surface.
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Burleson Street
International & Great Northern Railroad
Victoria Adopts Buy a Bale Plan In County Cotton Sale
Under the buy a bale plan a large number of Victoria County cotton bales were sold here by a committee of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce. Ten cents a pound middling basis was paid.
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Victoria, Tex
Victoria County
Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Wheat acreage rises in Oklahoma with war demand
Reports to W. D. Bentley, state farm extension agent, show a general rise in fall wheat plantings fueled by seasonal rains. Oklahoma's crop is estimated at 40 million bushels amid expectations of higher demand due to the war.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
W. D. Bentley
Oklahoma
Indicted for Stealing a Horse Near Houston
A grand jury in session reported one bill against Jake Price charged with stealing a horse near Houston. The accused, arrested in Bryan, had not been indicted in Harris County and will be tried in Brazos County as its court is in session.
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Jake Price
Houston
Harris County
Bryan
Brazos County
Who Makes Money Farming and How Findings
Fireside, the National farm paper from Springfield Ohio, cites government surveys of 277 Indiana, 196 Illinois, and 227 Iowa farms showing large farms are more profitable per dollar invested. Ownership and land value gains largely determine income while small farms pay lower wages and higher overhead.
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National Farm Paper
Springfield
Ohio
Judson C. Welliver
Washington
Indiana
Ilinois
Iowa
Illinois
Wise and Otherwise and Other Quotations
A collage of humorous quips and witticisms from various papers. The items feature exchanges about happiness money love and social situations with referenced origins such as the Boston Transcript Cleveland Plain Dealer Hartford Times Judge and Baltimore Sun.
Charged with Killing Joe Reagan in Robertson County
Ed Hickman and Joe Mathews were arrested in Franklin and jailed on charges of the killing of Joe Reagan who was shot last Friday near Marquez in Robertson County Texas.
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Franklin, Tex
Ed Hickman
Joe Mathews
Franklin
Joe Reagan
Robertson County
Marquez
Texas cash supply for state operations and institutions
Texas reports available funds for the new fiscal year totaling 5 080 464 dollars to cover operating expenses begun September 1. The prior year spent 6 986 67 dollars. About 1 000 000 dollars remain for eleemosynary institutions, 675 430 dollars for penitentiary debts, and 42 000 dollars for the university with an expected emergency appropriation by the next Legislature.
Cotton Handling Regulations for Local Trade
Cotton buyers and warehousemen met to review handling methods and exceptions to note on bills of lading. Open ends wet soiled bagging issues and grease damage require inspection notes. warehouses pay for unrecorded damage. Damaged cotton pricing and conditioning costs are deducted from owner payments. H. S. Slaven in Bryan acts as joint railroad cotton inspector with Houston ties and will add assistants as movement increases.
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H. S. Slaven of
Houston
Bryan
Eagle
Air War Casualties Bathe European Fronts
A compiled diary of air attacks across Europe from August to September. French, German, Austrian, and Russian air elements engage targets including Antwerp Paris Namur Metz Liege Nancy Czetocha and Belfort with multiple bombings, wrecked dirigibles, and noncombatant casualties. Notable losses include crew fatalities on several airships and Russian artillery disabling a Zeppelin near Mlawa.
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Nancy
Luneville
Lemberg
Zeppelin
Liege
Czetocha
Namur
Cesari
Metz
Antwerp
Mlawa
Poland
Paris
Belfort
Red Cross
Fall of Maubeuge Report Sparks Global Tension
Great Berlin dispatch notes mass mobilization as France loses Maubeuge to German forces capturing four generals and 40 000 troops with 400 guns. Austria offers Polish Jews political equality to oppose Russia while a siege is declared along the Dutch coast and Kaiser communicates with Wilson over dumdum bullets.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Maubeuge
Austria
Russia
Holland
Forces Engage as Allies Press in Western Battle
A global war summary from London reports massive forces in a decisive western battle from Paris to Verdun with three million on each side. It notes Russian advances in the east, dire conditions in Austria Hungary, and German efforts to rally veterans as two German ships are sunk in the Atlantic.
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Associated Press
London
Paris
Verdun
East Prussia
Konigsberg
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Bordeaux
Switzerland
Upper al
Berlin
Russia
Roumania
Germany
Atlantic
First bale sold in Eastland under Buy-a-Bale plan
Eastland Texas September 9 H C Poe president of City National Bank bought the first bale of cotton this season paying 50 dollars cash. The bale weighed 550 pounds and was graded No 1 and was sold by J S Clark.
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Eastland
Tex
H. C. Poe
City National Bank
J. S. Clark
Naturalizations Granted In District Court Sessions
M H Anthony of Austin naturalization examiner attended district court in session to receive applications. Names granted include Max Tapper Frank Janicek Josef Oujesky Rudolph Severa Joseph Dobes Anton Novoik.
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M. H. Anthony
Austin
Max Tapper
Frank Janicek
Josef Oujesky
Rudolph Severa
Joseph Dobes
Anton Novoik
Brownwood Chamber asks Ford to buy cotton bales
The Brownwood Chamber of Commerce telegrams Henry Ford urging a Buy-a-Bale boost. They note Texas sales of Fords and request Ford purchase under 1000 bales at 10 cents to spur cotton markets and inspire other large firms. The message emphasizes Ford’s leadership and potential national impact.
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Brownwood
Tex
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
North
South
Chamber of Commerce
Ford Automobile Agency
Henry Ford
Detroit
Mich
Texas
Ford
Paris Reports Success From Four Days of Battle
British arrivals from the front say the four days of fighting east of Paris continue furiously. The French have captured many guns and the Germans often surrender in groups.
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Associated Press
Paris
Paris Bulletin: German Retreat Behind English Breaks
Paris reports the German right withdrawing before the British lines while the French center makes slow gains. The situation remains satisfactory as Allied advances continue.
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Paris
Russians Win Big at Rawa Near Lemberg
A press dispatch reports a decisive victory for Russia at the battle of Rawa northwest of Lemberg. Austrians retreat across Polish territory as many Germans are taken prisoner.
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Rome
Rawa
Lemberg
Russian
Poland
Servians Defeat Austrians Across the Drina
A Nish dispatch reports continued Servian successes as Austrian forces are driven across the Drina. Paris notes indicate Austrian resistance weakening on multiple fronts.
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Associated Press
Paris
Nish
Drina
Czar Vows Berlin Visit Despite Costs
The Czar declares intention to travel to Berlin, saying he is determined to go if it costs his last moujik. The remark underscores the resolve amid strained resources and imperial travel plans.
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Associated Press
Rome
Berlin
India Troops Turn Tide in Front Line Change
London reports the situation now very satisfactory as the arrival of Indian troops, perhaps sixty thousand strong, shifts the front. The British announcement credits this unknown factor for altering the battlefield dynamics.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Kitchener
India
Texas Ginning Totals For Prior To September First
Austin reports tabulation by the State Department of Agriculture shows 184,337 bales of cotton ginned in Texas before September 1. Round bales counted as half. last year to Sept 1 saw 521,030 bales.
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Austin
Tex
State Department of Agriculture
Special War Tax Bill Ends With Higher Freight and Alcohol Taxes
Washington reports the completed war revenue bill imposes three percent on all freight and express shipments, a fifty cent rise on beer, and twenty cents per gallon on domestic wines. The measure aims to raise about 107 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
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