England's Interference Not Made Exports Less
The writer argues England's blockade of cotton to neutral countries did not reduce American exports. From July 1914 to April 1915, shipments to Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, and Italy were about 3.5 times higher than the prior year, with varying gains per country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Spain
Italy
United States
Germany
Austria
Europe
Skirt Sale at Neely Harris Cunningham Old Stock
Five dollars buys a skirt priced at one fifty at Neely Harris Cunningham Co's old stock sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Higginbothams Clean-Up Sale of Summer Stock
Higginbothams promotes a clean-up sale closing out summer stock at half price and sometimes a quarter. Dry goods shoppers are urged to visit bargain counters for seasonable goods in need of quick purchase.
Boy Trapped in Ice Cream Freezer Rescued in Altoona
In Altoona Pennsylvania seven year old Rocco Masta became wedged inside a large ice cream freezer in front of a store while playing. He was rescued after being tightly trapped and nearly frozen as the freezer was surrounded by ice and brine.
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Altoona
Rocco Masta
Rocco
First Chinese American admitted to New York federal bar
New York report notes Huan Schuen Mel A B LL B admitted to the United States District Court federal bar in New York. He is the first Chinese American to win the privilege of practicing in New York federal courts. Mel is an American citizen born in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Huan Schuen Mel
United States District Court
San Francisco
Homesteader Olafson hears of European war
Eureka California Angus Olafson a South Humboldt County homesteader recently left his camp and learned for the first time of the European war.
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Eureka
Cal
Angus Olafson
Humboldt County
Two Illinois lifers paroled under new law amazes in theater
Thomas McNally and Charles Kurth, sentenced to life in Joliet in 1893, are paroled under a new Illinois provision. They had never seen an airplane, movie, or automobile and emerged from a theater in pop-eyed astonishment, with McNally urging others to hurry as chorus girls were not wearing stockings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Thomas McNally
Charles Kurth
Joliet
Illinois
Thomas
Pickle Packers Claim Pickles Stabilize Husbands
Leonard N. Hathaway, a pickle prince, told the Pickle Packers convention that pickle eaters are the sweetest tempered and most affectionate men and pickles sustain the home, even if a husband is irritable distant or addicted to nights out or talk of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leonard N. Hathaway
America
Lost Keys Found Near Town South of Center
A bundle of keys was found about 1 to 2 miles south of town. The owner may claim them by contacting this office and describing the items and paying the notice fee.
Missing Blue Serge Coat Found on Comanche and Sidney Road
Found on Comanche and Sidney road last Sunday a blue serge coat. Owner may claim by applying to B. C. Stailey, describing the coat and paying for the advertisement. FOR RENT My home on northeast Main Street, furnished or unfurnished, Mrs. G. W. Wilson.
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Comanche
Sidney Road
B. C. Stailey
Main Street
G. W. Wilson
South Main Street
S. M. McConnell
Land dispute in Comanche County court 1915
The petition filed August 16 1915 in District Court Comanche County seeks trespass to try title for 640 acres on Little Mountain Creek. Plaintiffs M E Jack and KF A Jack claim lawful possession over ten years and seek title quieting and damages against William Swan Jacob Schenck W Black John Adriance W J Cannon Henry C Wilcox and unknown heirs or representatives in a case numbered 3453 set for October 18 1915.
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State of Texas
Comanche County
William Swan
Jacob Sehenck
W. Black
John Adriance
W. J. Cannon
Henry C. Wilcox
52Nd Judicial District
Comanche
M. E. Jack
KF. A. Jack
Jacob Schenck
Towit
Little Mountain Creek
Texas
S. E
F. B. Gentry
N. E
L. O. Mkd
S. P. O. Mkd
S. E. Cor
State of
W. Dr. Carroll
New Fall Skirts Arrive in Manish Mixtures and Solids
Higginbothams announces the first shipment of fall skirts in man ish mixtures and solid colors. Neely Harris Cunningham Co advertises bargains with skirts priced at $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Judge Bean and Texas Resolve Mexican Threats
A Saturday Blade column recalls Judge Bean’s streetwise justice near San Antonio and argues Texas should handle Mexican crises. It praises Texas Rangers and border residents, warning Washington against slow intervention while noting Texas posture and sentiment.
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United States
Mexico
Washington
Rio Grande
Texas
Lone Star
U.S
Texas Rangers
Saturday Blade
Mules and Bargains Advertised by Local Firms
A Comanche ad lists several good young mules for sale with cash or time terms from J. B. Chilton. Neely Harris Cunningham Co. promotes skirts at a bargain of 5.00 skirts for 1.50. Higginbotham’s announces a new stock of Packard shoes and middies for school girls.
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J. B. Chilton
Comanche
Packard
City Market Ad Promises Fair Trade and Quality Meats
Local advertisement from W. R. Harris seeks shoppers with promises of fair deals and kind treatment at City Market on the North Side Square. Harris emphasizes good meat and friendly service to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Market
North Side Square
W. R. Harris
Pure Food Demonstration And Baby Show Headed Here
Readable notes announce a Pure Food demonstration and a baby show to be staged locally in early October, inviting residents to attend and observe exhibits and activities.
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Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Tyler Commercial College
City
May
Tex
B. F. Anthony
Neely- Harris-Cunningham Co’s
Judge Bean
San Antonio
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