Foreign Cotton Exports From Galveston Rise in 1915
Galveston customs data show exports for the year ending June 30 1915 valued at 220 million with imports at 10.29 million. Cotton and grain dominated exports with Britain receiving more bales, the Continent less, and Japan and Mexico up notably, despite wartime prices.
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Galveston
Galveston Cotton Exchange
Great Britain
Japan
Mexico
France
Russia
Germany
Mediterranean
Baking Powder Keeps Its Strength For Goodness Sake
An advertising line extols a powder’s lasting leavening power and urges use of KC. The jingle emphasizes reliability and enduring potency in baking results.
A Year of War Examines Outlook for Peace
The Houston Post analyzes a full year of World War I fighting with no clear path to peace. It cites Red Cross estimates of 3.5 million killed, 8.5 million wounded, 3 million prisoners, and 22 million under arms, plus $25 billion in war costs. It notes German dominance on the continent, British naval supremacy, and a possible deadlock with little immediate relief in sight.
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Red Cross
Belgium
Russia
East Prussia
Russian
Poland
France
Alsace
Germany
Great Britain
German Empire
The Clerk Guaranteed It Cure Claim
A customer asked for a remedy for diarrhoea and received Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from a clerk who promised a free charge if it did not cure. The customer took it home and returned saying he was cured.
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J. H. Berry & Co
Saltreck
Rural Waggery Sparks Rainy Town Exchange
Ira Beasore drives in as heavy rain approaches and finds Oria Tuttle setting tubs under eaves. Ira jokingly warns of rain while Oria explains the tubs are for soft water for a wash, prompting mutual laughs from onlookers in the town.
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Ira Beasore
Oria Tuttle
Tully Marshall
Young’s
Ira
Oria
Kidder
Malaria Remedy Ad Promises Quick Cure in 19th Century
An old medicine ad touts Herbine as a chill medicine to prevent or cure malaria. It claims to drive out impurities feeding the germ, strengthen the liver, and cleanse the bowels, priced at 50 cents and sold by S. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Smith
Eight Good Farm Homes for Sale or Trade
Long time and low interest on time payments for farm homes capable of raising corn peanuts maize hogs cattle and all kinds of fruits and vegetables. See Neely Harris Cunningham Co for bargains.
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Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Common Summer Ailments Relief From Foley’s Honey and Tar
Thousands with hay fever and asthma seek relief in Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It calms inflammation soothes raw bronchial tubes and aids breathing, helping sufferers sleep soundly. The Wm. Reese Co.
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Foley
Wm. Reese Co
Comanche County Teachers Institute contract approvals urged
Supt. W. D. Jenkins announces the Comanche County Teachers Institute to begin September 6. All teachers with contracts must attend and participate. Rural and small district teachers must secure contracts and have certificates recorded, though certificates need recording only once per county.
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Comanche
Texas
Comanche County
Teachers’ Institute
W. D. Jenkins
Postponing Old Age With Kidney Pills
Overworked kidneys cause worn out feeling and aches. Rheumatism and excessive perspiration signal kidney distress. Foley Kidney Pills aim to restore kidney strength and activity. The Win. Reese Co.
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Foley
Win
Reese Co
Milam County Votes to Stay Wet
Cameron August 6 with nearly all precincts tallied Milam County voted wet by a 350 vote majority. Both sides campaigned hard for ten days as the election passed off quietly.
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Milam County
Cameron
Death of Eula Knight 1896 1915 Comanche and Temple
Eula Knight daughter of Mr and Mrs T H Knight was born March 12 1896 on the Williams ranch and died July 31 1915 in Temple after an appendicitis operation. She graduated from Comanche high school May 25 1915 and rests in White Point Cemetery four miles south of Comanche. Her funeral was conducted by Rev B Clark with pallbearers from her class and her bereaved parents survive with three brothers and four sisters.
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Kula Knight
T. H. Knight
Old Williams Ranch
Temple
Comanche High School
Cotton Belt Depot
Comanche
White Point
Hr. B. Clark
Methodist Church
Eula
Holloway
Lane
Jesus
University Cafeteria Expands To Boost Efficiency
The University Cafeteria undergoes a summer renovation funded by a 1914 15 surplus of 932.19 to install labor saving devices including a potato peeler costing 300 400 dollars. Manager Lochridge reports 209 959 meals served in 1914 15 at 26430 total revenue, averaging under 12 1 2 cents per meal, a one cent cut from 1913 14.
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Lochridge
University Cafeteria Report Highlights Strong Turnout
The cafeteria serves 3,500 at a single meal and posted a benefit of 2,099 dollars. University leadership praised the cafeteria’s performance in a hearty message from the Acting President and Board of Regents chair.
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Great Harmony
Chicago
Board of Regents
Chamberlain's Remedy Endorsed by Sol Williams in Tennessee
Sol Williams, a merchant from Jesse Tennessee, recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with high praise. He says he never hesitates to recommend it and sells more of it than similar products. He reports personal relief from using the remedy and notes its wide availability.
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Chamberlain
Sol Williams
Merchant
Tenn
Italy to Send 650000 Fresh Troops to Fronts
Captain Victor Del Frantis of the Italian army arrived aboard the Duca D'Aosta reporting 650000 new troops to be sent within three weeks to France or the Dardanelles. He said Turin housed 500000 and Taranto 150000, with 150 to 200 transports ready to move them where needed. He will also buy leather goods for the army.
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New York
Italy
France
Dardanelles
Victor del Franctis
Duca D’aosta
Turin
del Frantis
Taranto
Texans Rescued by Wonderful Remedy
Texans report relief from stomach and digestive disorders after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Testimonials from T B Goodpasture of Houston and R L Randell of Laredo claim cures for gall stones and improved digestion. The ad promises permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal ailments with an absolute guarantee refund if unsatisfied.
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South
Mayr
T. B. Goodpasture
Sabine St
Houston
Texas
R. L. Randell
Laredo
Music Lessons I Will Begin Teaching in September
Brownwood News reports Floy Cunningham Frank Eaton, agricultural demonstration agent for Comanche County, returned from the A M College Farmers Congress and then brought his son and daughter to Brownwood for tonsil and adenoids surgery performed by a city specialist. The children stayed several days at the McCarver sanitarium for recovery.
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Frank Eaton
Comanche County
A. & M. College Farmers’ Congress
Brownwood
McCarver Sanitarium
Brownwood News
Wonderful Healing Balm Sold By S. P. Smith
An old line advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment for wounds cuts burns and sores with claims of prompt healing. Bottles priced at 25e 50¢ and 1.00 sold by S. P. Smith.
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P. Smith
Peanut Oil Boom At Comanche Oil Mill Attracts Requests
The Comanche oil mill reports a flood of requests for peanut oil and samples. Frisco Railway circulars have circulated nationwide seeking buyers and price quotations. Local farmers anticipate a large peanut crop this fall, boosting prospects for the mill and county economy.
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Comanche
Frisco
United States
Comanche Praise Simple Adleri ka Remedy
Comanche people praise a simple mixture called Adleri ka made from buckthorn bark and glycerine. The remedy is claimed to be thorough bowel cleaner sold as effective for constipation and even appendicitis. One spoonful relieves most stomach issues and acts within a minute with gas passing.
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Comanche
M. W. Carroll
Brin’s One Price Store Expands With Fall Stock
Buyer Harry Brin returns from New York after contracting a full dry goods supply. His store at Brin’s is unpacking daily loads, preparing for the fall trade as he predicts strong demand. He is described as a persistent merchant who seeks business and often succeeds despite economic hard times.
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Harry Brin
Brin
New York
Goethals Resigns Governor's Job
Major General George W. Goethals arrived in New York from Cristobal and announced his resignation as governor of the canal zone to take effect November 1 while remaining in the army. He plans official business in Washington and eventual retirement to private work in the west.
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Goethals
New York
George W. Goethals
Cristobal
Washington
Panama
Canal Zone
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Houston Post
Scott
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Supt. Jenkins
J. A
Steelman, of
Pattonville, Texas
Thedford
the Farmers & Merchants Nat'l. Bank
Floy Cunningham
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