Cotton Crop Slips in Gulf States but Shows Week’s Gain
Washington reports the national crop and weather bulletin noting cotton remains in unsatisfactory condition across gulf states, despite improvements in central and northeastern districts. Weevil damage persists. winds from the gulf storm of the 18th-19th blew much opened cotton in extreme South Texas, with some regions seeing premature boll opening and shedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gulf States
National Crop and Weather Bulletin
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Local society notes and visits around Cameron area
Mrs A V Smith and daughter Lois visited relatives in Thorndale with Mrs Smith improving after a recent auto wreck. Presbyterian Girls Missionary Society met with Miss Juanita Caldwell for needlework and ice course. Dr Oscar Torbett and Dr Mary Webb of Torbett Sanitarium visited Calvert and dined with Miss Delphia Scott. The Happy Go Lucky club met with Miss Mary McLane for needlework and music with a salad and ice course. Local merchants advertise fall and winter goods as ads rise in the paper. A San Gabriel school bond issue for 15000 for good roads discussed by Mr Isaac. T F Criswell and family returned from a western trip reporting good spirits but crops lacking. Watch subscription dates for Herald. Mrs Charlie Pollard hosted a theatre party for Miss Hattie Greer and Miss Lillian Amy of Anaiqua. Otto Lengert returns to Rockdale from Cameron, back at Henne & Meyer. The Kemp couple return from Louisiana motor trip visiting Amite City Times editor Miss Hattie Buckner and family.
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Oscar Torbett
Mary Webb
Torbett
Sanitarium
Marlin
Texas
Calvert
Oscar
Delphia Scott
J. B. Jones
Jeff Kemp
Louisiana
W. A. Gillon
Hammond
L. W. Gilbert
Donner
R. J. Black
Crowley
Sim Kemp
New Orleans
Frank L. Adams
Eunice
Cameron
The
Herald
Kemp
Hattie Buckner
Amite City
Gun Club Weekly Meet Draws Members and Scores
The report covers shooters including Roy Baskin and Dr. Rischar with scores ranging from 13 to 65. It also notes health statistics from the American Punitive Expedition in Mexico showing six deaths and a 1.5 percent sickness rate, rising to 2.5 with base hospital cases, and a successful dip in dysentery after chlorination efforts.
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Roy Baskin
Pershing
Mex
Mexico
Sanitary Department
J. J. Pershing
United States
Locals recall Louisiana trip and community notes
Jeff T Kemp returns from Louisiana with family and resumes duties at the county clerk's office. Social events include Sigma Phi club gatherings hosted by Miss Lillie Mag Jeter with guests from Terrell Groesbeck Mineral Wells and Austin. Cameron funeral for young Mr. Darwin. city officials visit Granger sewer plant with Cameron planned similar project and cost estimates.
More About Pancho Villa Defeated Precarious Following
Washington reported Brigadier General Pershing said Francisco Villa was moving south into Durango with a small following. The last dispatch noted Villa avoided Carranza troops and likely hides in the mountains. Authorities say his prestige is gone and he cannot become a serious factor in Mexican affairs.
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Washington
War Department
Pershing
Francisco Villa
Durango
Expeditionary Headquarters
Villa
Parral
Carranza
Chihuahua
Texas A&M to Hold Statewide Teachers Institute
The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas will begin extensive teachers institute work for better school agriculture. Sept 4 marks the start with eight representatives touring circuits across the state, each circuit hosting five daily meetings with county representation. Over 150 applications have been received as counties organize to boost agricultural education statewide.
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College Station
Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Department of Extension Service and Agricultural Education
Ing
S. G. Rubinow
Bulgarians Hold New Line Along Struma River
London reports Bulgarian troops push forward in northeast Greece seizing Struma valley positions. The Bulgarian entrenched line parallels the Struma river as forces reinforce the defense against Greek incursions and potential flank from Saloniki.
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London
Greece
Struma
Stramr
Saloniki
Home Talent Play Wild Rose At Sharp School
A local production titled Wild Rose to be staged at Sharp schoolhouse on Friday night August 25. Proceeds will benefit Sharp church. Community urged to attend.
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Sharp School
Sharp Church
News Hotel Seeks Chickens and Eggs for Cash
Advert appears to offer cash for live chickens especially hens and for eggs. Market prices are paid in cash.
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News Hotel
Henne & Meyer Sells Camping Gear and Mr Sid Stidham Visit Camer
Henne and Meyer and Company advertise wall tents Aragon covers scale beams and grid knee pads. Mr Sid Stidham is in Camer this week for unspecified purpose and activities.
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Henne & Meyer and Company
Sid Stidham
Cameron
Rheumatism Relief Through Cod Liver Emulsion
Many suffer from rheumatism due to blood impurities and spoiled circulation. Scott's Emulsion is presented as a natural blood builder that strengthens organs to expel impurities and boost strength, with claims of widespread daily relief and a warning against alcoholic substitutes.
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Scott
Farm Loans and Insurance Offered by Tam
Tam prepares to make loans on good farm lands and offers life, livestock, and property insurance. Coverage includes fire, lightning, and tornadoes for residences and barns. Contact for desired insurance or loan arrangements. 2 1917.
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A. V. Smith
Lois
Thorndale
Girls Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Juanita Caldwell
Florence Butts
Happy Go Lucky
Mary McLane
D. S. Isaac
San Gabriel
Thorn
Union Ridge
T. F. Criswell
Lampassas
Ballinger
Brownwood
Abilene
Buckholts
the Herald
Charlie Pollard
Hattie Greer
Lillian Amery
Anaiqua
Palace of Sweets
Otto Lengert
Henne & Meyer Company
Regal Rockdale
Mr. Lengert
E. L. Rasberry
Otto
Rockdale
the Gun Club
Dr. van Zant
Jackson
F. A. Black
Vogelsang
John Sedelmeyer
Dr. Rischar
E. A. Flinn
Britz. Fahrendorf
Jeff T. Kemp
Jeff
N. Houston Ave
Minnie Hill
Terrell
Mesdames
J. C. Strickland
Groesbeck
Eastland
Mineral Wells
Boyd Wells
Austin
Sigma Phi Club
Wm. Jeter
Lillie Mag Jeter
Writ Darwin
R. W. Darwin
Walker’s Creek
S. W. Reid
Hefley
Dobbins
C. M. Smith
Bailey
Granger
Pancho Villa
Geo. A. Thomas & Sons
Cutter Laboratory
Berkeley
Cal
U. 3
T. C. Stafford
Agt
S. M. Burns, Jr
B. P. Matogha
Moore Building
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