Fifth State Farmers Institute convenes in Austin
The fifth annual Texas State Farmers Institute met in Austin from July 27 to 31 with about 2,200 delegates representing 2,000 local institutes and 200,000 members. Sessions in the University auditorium and Texas Capitol covered practical farming topics. a notable Woman's Division and Girls Home Economics Bureau drew wide interest. The Girls clubs, numbering twenty-two towns and seventy-three delegates aged 8 to 16, reported 15,000 quarts canned or preserved with a collective surplus around 1,100 dollars and funding for civic projects and musical instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Farmers’ Institute
Austin
House of Representatives
Capitol
State University
Federal Department of Agriculture
A. & M.college
State Department of Agriculture
E. M. Barrett
Girls’ Home Economics Bureau
J. L. Landrum
University
Blind Institute
Texas
Moist doughnuts with potato added for long freshness
A recipe using mashed potato in doughnut batter to keep moist and fresh for days. KC Baking Powder, Shoupe flour, eggs, sugar, salt, mace, milk and fat are combined to form a soft dough, cut into rings, and fried until risen then turned repeatedly for even cooking.
Port Arthur Man Finds Good Health
Port Arthur Texas resident J. F. Stoneburner suffered long stomach ailments and weight loss before trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. After treatment he gained twenty one pounds and reports being entirely well with no distress after meals. The ad promises permanent relief for stomach liver and intestinal issues with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Stoneburner
Port Arthur
Texas
Mayr
Rabid Fox Attacks Boy At W H Bachler Ranch
Last Thursday night a fox, likely rabid, entered the bunk house at the W H Bachler ranch and savagely bit J B, the ten year old son. The boy awoke to find the animal over him and his hand and arm were bitten. Ranch residents subdued the fox with a rock and killed it. The boy received cauterization and a trip with his mother to the Pasteur Institute in Austin for further treatment, while the fox head was sent for dissection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bachler
J.B
Mr. Bachler
Pasteur Institute
Austin
Ozona Stockman
Postponing Old Age Through Kidney Health
Overworked kidneys cause fatigue rheumatism aches and odor. warning signs show kidneys need help. Foley Kidney Pills aim to restore kidney strength and activity. The Wm. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Co
New Trial Refused in Ashcraft School Case
County Judge Frank Sweet refused to grant a new trial for Jim Sweedon in the assault and battery case involving a Ashcraft school teacher. The defense argued four grounds including absence of a witness, jury bias from applause, charge issues, and presence at the assault. The decision ends the trial phase with possible appeal considered by Weedon and attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sweet
Jim Sweedon
Wilkinson Andes McGaugh
Ashcraft School
Weeden
Thad Mauldin
Estin Burks
Sweet
Brownwood News
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Comanche Reader
Mrs. M. E. Garner of Comanche reports kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Hamilton Drug Co. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Also notes a six game series schedule with Dublin team and a $500 fund to cover expenses and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Comanche
M. E. Garner
Doan
Hamilton Drug Co
Garner
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Dublin and Stephenville revive six-game mercy match
Dublin businessmen formed a ball team during Reunion week to challenge Stephenville in six games after being swept in a four game series last week. The plan aims to win enough games to recover the series loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
Dublin
Snow Liniment Ad Promotes Quick Wound Healing
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for treating wounds burns cuts sores and blisters with claims of rapid and effective healing. It notes prices of 25e 50e and 1.00 per bottle and lists S. P. Smith as the seller.
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S. P. Smith
Dry farming congress to convene in Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass schedules a three day dry farming congress starting on the seventh of the current month. The event promises to be the largest and most important in the Congress’s history with eminent authorities and a record attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
Sol Williams of Jesse Tenn praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saying he never hesitates to recommend it and has found it more effective than any other remedy for similar ills. He notes it is obtainable everywhere and that he has used it himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sol Williams
Merchant
Jesse
Tenn
Music Lessons Begin September First
Floy Cunningham announces that Music Lessons 1 will start teaching on the first of September.
Piles Cured in Days Promise Refund Guarantee
An advertising claim states PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a refund if it fails. The first application supposedly gives ease and rest, priced at 60 cents.
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Neely
Harris-Cunningham Co
Farmers’ Institute
Collinsville Club
Galveston Cotton Palace
Economic Club
Dallas
Institute
Ferguson
Davis
Long
Banthe
The
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Miss Corbett
Woman’s Business Association
Merchants
Girls’ Home Economic Club
Boy Scouts
Department of Agriculture
Nevada Briggs
Baking School Fame
BS Baking
Guaranty State Bank
von Hindenburg
von Mackensen
Jay McGee
Cardus
Cardui
Tonie
Floy Cunningham
the Farmers & Merchants Nat'l. Bank
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