Brazos River and Valley Improve ment Association Calls Meeting
Waco Texas September 18 1915 a conference formed the Brazos River and Valley Improvement Association to push flood prevention and enable commercial navigation on the Brazos River A Bryan meeting October 12 13 1915 is urged to finalize a permanent organization and pursue state and national aid. The call lists officials delegates and notable speakers including W L Thompson Geo Maxwell and Gov Ferguson.
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Brazos Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
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Brazos River
Bryan
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Maryland
Nie
Freeport
Gulf of Mexico
W. L. Thompson
Mississippi Levee Commission
Geo. Maxwell
New Orleans
John R. Barnard
Col
C. 8. Riche
E. Holland
Intercoastal Canal Association
Sheppard and
Culberson
James E. Ferguson
A. A. Stiles
W. W. Selby
C. W. Payne
Box
A. R. McCollum
Local and Personal News Highlights and Notices
The item lists Red Cross Drug Store market pitches for cold cream laxatives and medicine, plus gun sale details. It notes Bailey may seek Senate seat in 1918, and mentions Mrs. Luther returning to Cameron and Mrs. Black’s family plans in Austin. Also comments on Mexican invasion worries and a proposed contest between local seniors Uncle Jimmy Otts and Uncle Dan Cass.
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Jimmy Otts
Yarrellton
Herald Man
Jimmy
Dan Cass
Salem
Cotton Palace to Host Big Waco Horse Meet in November
Waco Texas readies a two week horse racing feature at the Cotton Palace from November 6 to 21 with a half mile course and grandstand. Racing secretary Robert Nickels of Mart leads planning as purses total 5500 dollars and fans expect a large turnout from the South.
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Waco
Texas
Cotton Palace
Southwest
Robert Nickels
Mart
Nickels
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Cavallo's Band to Headline Free Cotton Palace Concerts
Waco invites music lovers as Cavallo's forty piece band from St Louis performs free concerts at the Cotton Palace from November 6 to 21. The management touts the group as one of the best in the United States and promises accessible, admission free performances attracting thousands.
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Cotton Palace
Waco
Texas
Cavallo
St. Louis
United States
Cavallo’s
Real Swine Show Expands at Cotton Palace Expo
Waco Texas rapid hog industry growth drives livestock committee to double exhibition facilities. This year three times as many swine head are expected and exhibitors from across the country will send livestock. Premiums and prizes are increased.
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Waco
Texas
Cotton Palace
Mayfield
Woman's Exchange at Cotton Palace Welcomes Visitors
The Woman's Exchange in Waco Texas invites all Cotton Palace attendees to enjoy a women centered gathering. Led by Mrs Will Mistrot the committee promises a welcoming atmosphere for visitors to share craft products ideas and companionship with fellow women during the fair.
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Waco
Texas
Will Mistrot
Women's Parade in Waco at Cotton Palace
Women of Waco plan a monster street parade during the Cotton Palace. It promises to be one of the most beautiful fairs of the exposition with Hendre decorated and boats white featured in the procession.
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Waco
Texas
Cotton Palace
Hendre
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