Farmers Hold Big Meeting On Expanding Hog Raisers
The Hog Raisers Association met to plan wider marketing of farm products with a future general meeting for all farmers. A Wednesday session will include a morning regular meeting and an afternoon mass gathering to organize broader cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hog Raisers Association
McKnight
Laton
Ousley
College Station
Vthursday
Worth
EK. E. Denny
C. A. Knutson
W. ©. Lanford
J. H. Moore
Association
Robert Janes
A. Knutson
Letter From Representative Loudermilk in Texas Legislature
A 1915 letter from W. T. Loudermilk, then rep in Austin, notes Governor-elect pending, expresses support for agricultural interests, and mentions his later role as Agricultural Committee chairman. Also an ad paragraph mentions new spring ginghams at Higginbotham's in Comanche.
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House of Rep
Austin
Tex
Comanche
Capitol Station
Texas
W. T. Loudermilk
Loudermilk
Farmers Union
Stacey Davis Wedding Surprise at Methodist Parsonage
Stacey J H Stacey and Miss Willie Davis were secretly married Tuesday at the Methodist parsonage, drawing many friends. Miss Davis, recently moved from Snyder, worked for the telephone company and is admired by all. Mr Stacey arrived from Coleman and has made many friends. congratulations from the Chief Exponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stacey
Willie Davis
Methodist
Miss Davis
Pet Snyder
Telephone
Stacy
Coleman
Temperance Program at Baptist Church Sunday Evening
The temperance program by the B Y P A at the Baptist church starts 8 o clock Sunday. Leader John Reese introduces the event with scripture reading Pov 23 29 1. Geo Smith speaks on personal abstinence and Merton Harris on dangers of strong drinks. Janet Reese shares a Dutchman s experience. Mabel High presents headache costs. Mr. Rogers discusses hindrances to efficiency. Reading Ivey Huddleston. Bert Cliff covers total abstinence in Ireland. A quartet performs and Mrs Curlee presents Pledge With Wine. Pastor delivers a talk and the program closes with Onward Christian Soldiers.
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The
Baptist Church
John Reese
Janet Reese
Mabel High
Mr. Rogers
Ivey Huddleston
Ireland
Bert Cliff
Horses and Mules Wanted at Comanche Mercantile Co
Comanche Mercantile Co seeks good smooth young horses and mules to ease crowded buggy department and warehouses. Trade offers accepted for suitable stock.
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The
Comanche Mercantile Co
Exigo Has New President in Mexico Provisional Rule
General Garza chosen by Mexican chiefs as Provisional President of Mexico until elections. An adherent of General Villa, he vows to work for Villa interests and establish peace in Mexico City. Reports on exiled Gutierrez vary from advancing north with five thousand men to form a rival government to retreating with few followers.
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Garza
Mexico
Villa
Mexico City
Gutierrez
Mrs. J. A. Wright Called To Her Final Account
Mrs. J. A. Wright died last night around eleven o’clock after a period of illness. Burial plans are pending until her children are notified and arrive. She was a long time resident and beloved figure in the town with many friends who mourn her passing.
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J. A. Wright
Our Honor Roll Names List
The column lists dozens of individuals including R. R. Smith J. H W Rutherford Jas DeWitt Miss Ruth Long Lee Butler BE T Gilman A A Skinner J P Lee Sam FE Jones M A Dawkins J W Hutchison P B Weathersby H J Mayes J D Couch J S Kerley Mrs T O Moore Dug Williams J H Bryant L C Freeman L F Marshall Mrs Jabez Smith J A Layette Mrs W H Nunnelly W A Nunnelly T W Murphee R B Head J L Tabor A N Shankle W C Ferrill W T Lee Benton Stailey J G Hood C J Preston Albert Jennings E W Butler.
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R. R. Smith
J. H W. Rutherford
Jas. DeWitt
Miss Ruth Long
Lee Butler
BE. T. Gilman
A. A. Skinner
J. P. Lee
Sam FE. Jones
M. A. Dawkins
J. W. Hutchison
P. 8
Weathersby
H. J. Mayes
J. D. Couch
J. S. Kerley
T. O. Moore
Dug Williams
J. H. Bryant
L. C
Ellen Moore Plans Move to Corpus Christi Home
Miss Ellen Moore departed for Corpus Christi Wednesday morning where she intends to establish a new home. Arthur Moore has purchased the Sun Pharmacy there and the family will relocate as soon as arrangements are completed.
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Ellen Moore
Corpus Christi
Arthur Moore
Sun Pharmacy
Prohibition battle and oil clash shape Texas legislature
The writer warns that prohibition forces control both state houses and will push liquor laws, while oil interests seek to expand Texas Company charter rights. He notes a split in the house, cites Speaker shifts, and highlights the potential for clashes over constitutional changes and wider policy.
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Supreme Court
Senate
House
Woods
Wagstaff
Texas
Kennedy
Chester Terrell
Terrell
Texas Company
Callaway Opposed River Harbor Bill in Trinity Debate
Washington reports that Representative Callaway urged limits on river projects, citing the Trinity River’s $15,000 open channel funds while noting Brazos River received $210,000. He claimed the Trinity is not navigable, supported by Waxahachie letters from E. Dunlap and R. W. Getzendanger, and said Dallas protests echoed the stance amid local resistance.
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Washington, D. C
Callaway
Trinity
Brazos
Texas
Fort Worth
Tarrant County
Waxaha
Dallas
A. G. Lovejoy
Comanche County
One Term Proposal for Six Year Presidency Aimed
A resolution to amend the constitution to a single six year term for president and vice president was introduced in the house by Representative Beakers of Michigan. It sets retirement as a senate member at large and prescribes three year terms for house members with inauguration on the first Monday in January.
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Washington
Jian
House
Representative Beakers
Michigan
Senate
Congress
Pros Lose in D C Senate Bill Controversy
Washington January 18 The Senate defeated 40 to 38 a motion to suspend its rules for consideration of a prohibition rider to the District of Columbia appropriation bill. A two thirds majority was required and the motion failed to reach a majority after five days of debate.
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Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
Rivers and harbors appropriation bill passes House
Washington reports the rivers and harbors bill receiving House approval and heading to the Senate for referral to the commerce committee. A lively Senate debate is anticipated when the measure is taken up.
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HOUSE
Washington
Senate
Commerce Committee
Baptist Fifth Sunday Meeting at Local Church
Rev W S Evans will deliver the sermon at the Fifth Sunday Meeting starting Thursday at 7 30 PM with daily sessions from 9 30 AM through Sunday services. Women offer church luncheon Friday and Saturday noon and invite community attendance for inspirational worship.
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W.S. Evans
B. Y. P. U. Glee Club
Geo
A. Curlee
Ferguson's First Message to Texas Legislature Stresses Reforms
Gov. James E. Ferguson lays out principles in a breezy message to the Texas legislature. Proposals include education funding, rural schooling, a central six member board for A and M and Texas University, land rent limits, and measures to curb high interest and wasteful spending.
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Austin
James EB. Ferguson
el Paso
Welccome
Texas
Higginbotham's Diversification Ad Promises Straight Talk
An ad in the paper proclaims a direct message on diversification strategy attributed to Higginbotham. The notice invites agreement with its plainspoken presentation and frames the issue as a decisive, candid business stance.
Notice of Bankruptcy First Creditors Meeting
In the District Court of the Northern District of Texas Martin Company, a bankrupt, No 792 in Bankruptcy. First meeting of creditors set for January 30, 1915 at 10:00 A M in Fort Worth office. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine bankrupt and transact business. W B Pass Referee in Bankruptcy Fort Worth Texas.
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District Court of the United States
District of
Texas
Martin Company
Fort Worth
Comanche
Comanche County
W. B. Pa‘ss
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Higginbotham’s
Temperance
Geo. Smith
Merton Harris
EXIGO
General Garza
OUR
Austin Weekly Letter
RK. B. Humphrey
Chicago
West
D. H. Bremerman
Burlington Road
Federal Board of Arbitration
Presbyterian Sunday School
M. L. Goodwin
Dallas News
D. of C
Baptist News Notes
Ferguson
Central Board of Control
A. & M. College
Texas University
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