Cotton sale in Bryan nets near ninety six thousand dollars
A single transaction in Bryan involved 802 bales of cotton selling for about $96,000. Eustace Taylor of Galveston, acting for British firms, bought the lot from W. E. Saunders & Co. The deal suggests export intent. some cotton was light, and at 24 cents per pound the total could have surpassed $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
W. E. Saunders & Co
Eustace Taylor
Galveston
Taylor
Saunders
Try Zensal for all skin troubles
Advertises Zensal as a remedy for skin problems sold by Smith Drug Co. mentioning availability through the pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Drug Co
Six Die in London Air Raid on Outskirts
Six people were killed and sixteen injured in a London area air raid last night. The incident occurred on the south eastern outskirts of the city with casualties reported across several neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
New Milk Boost By Playing Music For Cows
Charles W Ward of California promotes music to increase milk yield claiming ten percent more milk. His heardmasters from Cornell and Ames argue cow psychology shows funeral marches depress cows while lively tunes like The Blue Danube raise production. Some dairies should equip a band to aid milkmaids, as war teaches lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Ward
California
Ward
Cornell
Ames College
Ft. Worth
Death of the Fourth Earl Mountegumbe in London
London reports the death of William Henry Edgecombe the fourth Earl Mountegumbe lord lieutenant and vice admiral of Cornwall. The obituary notes his titles and death on September 26 in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
William Henry Edgecombe
Earl Mountegumbe
Cornwall
Brazos County Club Boys Exhibit Set For Saturday
County Agent Benson invites 150 club boys to bring corn peanuts cotton and records next Saturday at the Wagner building for judging. Corn ten ears plus crop record peanut group ten vines and one peck shelled peanuts and record cotton trio of three stalks ten bolls and record. Judges are Prof Lehdigh and Prof M B Hays. Dallas Fair Association to entertain five top records. Bryan Commercial Club to provide free transport to four top record holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Wagner Building
Canning Club
Red Cross
Corn Club
Peanut Club
Cotton Club
Lehdigh
M. B. Hays
Dallas Fair Association
Brazos County
Commercial Club of
Bryan
Dallas Fair
Portland Shipyards Hit By 4000-Worker Strike
Four thousand sailors and laborers in three Portland shipyards walked out today in a strike led by shipyard workers. The stoppage disrupted yard operations and could affect wartime production. Local officials urged a return to work as negotiations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Portland
Ferguson Removed From Texas Public Office In 1917
In Austin the Texas Senate imposed removal from office and disqualification from future office on James J. Ferguson, former governor, after finding him guilty on multiple impeachment counts. His resignation took effect immediately amid claims of political and financial pressures cited by Ferguson and supporters.
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Austin
Senate
Texas
James J. Ferguson
House of Representatives
Senate Committee On
Ferguson
Secretary of State
Churchill J. Bartlett
State of Texas
A. D
James E. Ferguson
Texas Insurance Companies
Upshur Vincent
Houston Post
University
West Texas College
Hobby Swearing-In Put Aside by Texas Legislature
The joint session of Texas lawmakers abandoned the oath ceremony for Governor William P. Hobby after Senator Latti noted a constitutional issue. He argued Hobby automatically became acting governor, making the formal swearing-in unnecessary and raising questions about holding two offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
William P. Hobby
Senator Lattimore
Hobby
Allen Academy Welcomes Recruits In Record Enrollment
Allen Academy opened its new session with 142 students, projected to reach 150, the largest enrollment in its history. Speakers praised the student body, pledged religious guidance, and urged preparedness for wartime duties and future opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Secretary Bartlett resigns to Hobby on governor’s pleasure
Secretary of State Bartlett submitted his resignation to Governor Hobby, effective at the governor’s pleasure, announced in Austin on September 26. The move follows routine cabinet changes and leaves the office temporarily vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Bartlett
Hobby
Ferguson Leaves Saturday for Temple
Austin reports James B. Ferguson will depart Saturday to reside in Temple. He says he is returning to his stock and hogs and will live in Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Rv Associated Press
Austin
James B. Ferguson
Temple
Impeachment Bill Passed in Austin House
Austin Sept 26 The house approved the impeachment bill authorizing the speaker with consent of fifty members to call the house for impeachment purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
House
Russian Republic Proclaimed by Provisional Government
Petrograd Sept 17 Russia proclaims a republic as the Provisional Government issues a Sept 14 proclamation. General Kornilov's rebellion is quelled but confusion and danger remain. Kerensky signs as minister and president and Yaroudin as minister of justice. The government says five cabinet members now govern all state affairs.
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Petrograd
Russia
Korniloffs
Moscow
Kerensky
Yaroudin
Convention Moves to Dallas Over Hotel Shortage
Houston announces the Baptist General Convention of Texas will be held in Dallas due to insufficient Houston hotel capacity for 3,000 delegates and visitors. Local hotels could house about 1,000, with rooming houses able to take 1,000 more, but the total proved too large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Houston
Jury for District Court Third Week Report Monday
The jury for the third week of district court to report Monday October 1 includes W L Wyatt R L Davidson Joe Gelber J M Conway Hugo John C L Hall W P Means Elmer Dodson T A Adams W P Goodson T P Smith J W Smith W A Deaton Frank Rychuk Jack Shelburne J F Curd T C Wade J A Thompson J O Tucker B C Bond I N Broadway J D Daly R S Taylor Cleve Boyder R R Shaw W C Henderson A E Todd J O Publes J W Hunnicutt A C Williams G M Wilkerson J Martin G H Hunnicutt John Kosarek J A Cunningham W W Melton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
W. L. Wyatt
R. L. Davidson
Joe Gelber
J. M. Conway
Hugo John
C. L. Hall
W. P. Means
Elmer Dodson
T. A. Adams
W. P. Goodson
T. P. Smith
J. W. Smith
W. A. Deaton
Frank Rychuk
Jack Shelburne
J. F. Curd
T. C. Wade
J. A. Thompson
J. O. Tucker
B. C. Bond
I. N. Broadway
J. D. Daly
R. S. Taylor
Cleve Boyder
R. R. Shaw
W. C. Henderson
A. E. Todd
J. O. Publes
J. W. Hunnicutt
A. C. Williams
G. M. Wilkerson
J. Martin
G. H. Hunnicutt
John Kosarek
J. A. Cunningham
W. W. Melton
Wheelock Farmers Club Formed at County Meeting
District Agent G. W. Orms H. L. McKnight and H. M. Elliott with Agent Benson attended a Robertson county farmers meeting in Wheelock. A rousing meeting resulted in the organization of a farmers club with Lury Marsh as president Dr Collard as vice president and Roy Killough as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
G. W. Orms
H. L. McKnight
H. M. Elliott
Benson
Wheelock
Robertson County
Farmers’ Club
Lury Marsh
Dr. Collard
Roy Killough
Dr Carl Peters Suggests Severe Belgian Reprisals
Amsterdam reports Dr Carl Peters proposes double the number of Belgian men women and children of superior social standing be marched in winter from Constanza to Riga as punishment for alleged Belgian ill treatment in German East Africa. The Hamburger Nachrichten highlights the suggestion as fully justifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
German East Africa
Carl Peters
Africa
Hamburger Nachrichten
Constanza
Black Sea
Riga
Baltic
Ferguson Era Fallout Mentioned in Historic Text
A fragment reflects on political corruption and money influencing Texas politics, noting James E Ferguson’s removal from office and retirement in dishonor as a consequence of money and enemies in the governorship era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Ferguson
President Wilson Signs Eleven Billion War Credits Bill
Washington today reports President Wilson has signed the eleven billion dollar war credits bill into law, enabling continued funding for U S participation in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Buchu Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
An advertorial promotes Buchu Kidney Pills as a safe remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It recommends two or three doses daily to normalize the kidneys and notes 60 cent boxes are sold at Emmel's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahea
Bo Lawrence & Co
Loago
Ill
Bryan
EB. J. Jenkins
M. H. James
N. A. Stewart
Emmel's
Minnesota urges La Follette expulsion from U S Senate
The Minnesota public safety commission asks the U S Senate to expel Senator Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin, accusing him of disloyal and seditious remarks at a Nonpartisan League convention. They refer the matter to the U S district attorney for possible federal charges and ask vigorous prosecution if violations are found. The six hour executive session focused on the speech and on A C Townley, who defended himself against the remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
United States
Senate
Minnesota Public Safety Commission
Senator la Follette
Conmission
Nonpartisan League
United States District Attorney
la Vollette
A. Co. Townley
Swedish envoy arrives in Atlantic Port for U.S. visit
Dr. H. d. Almar Lundvohn, recently named Sweden’s special envoy to the United States, arrived at the Atlantic Port today to begin his mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic Port
H. d. Almar Lundvohn
Sweden
United States
Prohibition talk draws crowd in Steep Hollow
E W Solomon spoke on prohibition at Steep Hollow on Sunday to about 125 to 150 attendees. The community gears up for a Red Cross bazar on the 29th as local efforts continue amid wartime sentiment and local travel news from Bryan Crosby and San Antonio trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
E. W. Solomon
Prohibition
Kaiser Bill
Antother
Sallie Cook
Bryan
Barlia Risinger
Bruce Warren
Crosby
Charley Martin
Pope Lindsey
Meare
San Antonio
Prohibition Speakers Highlight Tabor Community Meeting
Rev. Garrett preached at Alexander, with Rev. Storey and prohibition speakers Mr. Senderson and Mr. Armstrong addressing Tabor high school. The farm club schedules Friday gatherings with Bryan visitors as Red Cross interest grows and a bazaar is planned in Bryan. Will Presnal is away at training camp. Earl Presnal substitutes. Local schools report progress with named teachers and principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Garrett
Alexander
Storey
Tabor High School
Senderson
Armstrong
Community Farm Club
Bryan
Red Cross
Will Presnal
Earl Presnal
Earl
C. E. Bobo
Green
Susie Benbow
Mr. Vance
Cottonwood
Edna Harris
Harris
Minnie McCollum
Blanton
Groceries Supplied for Camp McArthur Training
In Waco on September 26 authorities at Camp McArthur secured more than $500,000 worth of groceries from a local wholesale firm. An inspection found over $1,000,000 in supplies at the camp and by next Sunday the camp should house 16,000 men. Training will start with eight hours of hard work daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Weaver
the Baptist
Father Gleissner
Allen Academy
Charlton Storey
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Ray
Allen
Ray
BE. W. Solomon
John W. McNeely
Roger Astin
Allens
George Kelly
Longview
A. W. Wilkerson
George Brandon
Tyler Haswell
A. M. Waldrop
Allen Myers
Christian Church
A. M Waldrop
R. 8. Webb
T. K. Lawrence
Ed E. Talmage
Waco
Monady
Camp McArthur
Lemon Skin Whitening Lotion Ad from a Past Advertisement
A vintage beauty ad promotes lemon juice mixed with orchard white to create a skin whitening lotion. The ad claims daily massage will vanish freckles tan sallowness redness and roughness leaving skin smooth and clear.
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Steve Montalbano
Pitts Bridge
N. A
Earl Mountedgumbe
Brazos County Club
Mr. Bonneville
Main Street
Shoe Department
Vici Kid
Dry Goods
Mens Blue Chambers
Hasan
Cen Atenances
J. OH. Allen
Academy
Randolph Ray
M. B. Weaver
L. L. MelIanis
R. O. Allen
Wheelock Farmers Club
Buchu
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