Texas Protest Memoir Seeks Patronage Shield for Some Congressmen
Ex Governor Campbell presents a memorial from forty Texans at Baltimore protesting patronage for twelve unnamed Congressmen deemed "reactionary." Postmaster General Burleson receives the memorial during a cabinet session with President Wilson. the protest reportedly not raised in official proceedings.
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Washington
Burleson
Campbell
Texas
Baltimore
Wilson
White House
Farm Life Commission Attracting Attention Across States
The Texas Farm Life Commission draws interest from citizens and state bodies others are forming similar units. Maryland’s Mary land Country Life Commission asked for information on Texas work and guidance. Judge Lindsey reports many requests for the booklet Our Rural Life and Farm Problems
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Texas Farm Life Commission
Lone Star
S. A. Lindsey
Tyler
Texas
W. M. Hays
Maryland Country Life Commission
Goldsborough
Iast
Maryland
Lindsey
Texas’Farm Life Commission
United States
Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Men’s Association
Texas Leads In Cattle And Mules In National Livestock Report
The Crop Reporting Board of the USDA released state by state livestock totals. Texas remains top in cattle excluding dairy cows and total mules, ranks high in horses dairy cows and hogs, with overall livestock values up and a 121000 head drop in cattle from last mast year while the state’s cattle and hog counts fell and dairy cows held steady.
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Crop Reporting Board
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Texas
Union
Deaths: N. R. Shilders and Jack R. Smith
Deaths reported for N. R. Shilders of Sipe Springs Red on February 17 due to paralysis of heart and for Jack R. Smith of Rising Star on February 28. Shilders listed with residence and cause. Smith noted with date and place.
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N. R. Shilders
Sipe Springs
Red
Jack R. Smith
Rising Star
New City Hall and School Facilities Planned for Comanche
The article argues for building a new city hall while supporting additional school facilities. It states both projects are harmoniously pursued and plans for the two buildings are expected to be announced soon as Comanche grows, with federal building and private improvements anticipated.
Houston Population Figures From State Education Bulletin
The State Department of Education released a bulletin claiming Houston has 20,685 scholastic population within 16 square miles, the largest of its type in Texas. Using 514 as a multiplier, total city population rises to 114,000, and with suburbs included, Houston reaches 140,000.
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Houston
State Department of Education
Texas
McDonald Chosen U S Marshal for Northern Texas
Senators Culberson and Sheppard agreed on Capt. Bill McDonald of Quanah for United States Marshal for the Northern District of Texas to succeed Green of Dallas. A Texas delegation urged Secretary of State Bryan to endorse Dr. B H Carroll Jr of Trouston as minister to Uruguay and Paraguay. The party included Sen Sheppard and Reps Barrett Eagle Smith Sumner and National Committeeman Cato Sells.
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Washington
Culberson
Sheppard
Bill McDonald
Quanah
United States
Texas
Marshal Green
Dallas
Bryan
B. H. Carroll Jr
Trouston
Uruguay
Paraguay
Central Church of Christ Sermon Schedule Recalls Death of the Son of God
Pastor W. H. Williams invites members and visitors to Bible school at 9:30 a m and worship at 11:00 a m with a sermon on The Death of the Son of God. An evening sermon at 7:30 p m titled Founded on the Rock emphasizes judgment day and faith.
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Central Church of Christ
Son of
God
Satan
Lord of Life
Church of Christ
W. H. Williams
Blanket Election Ordered for April 4 in Blanket Texas
Mayor Clifford Smith has ordered an election for April 4 to name a mayor five aldermen and a city marshal. No election sites announced yet. Incumbent officers, who served without pay since incorporation, are expected to run again.
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Blanket
Texas
Clifford Smith
Texas Industrial Notes Quiet growth and new constructions across towns
Lometa opens a gauge railroad to the Chasten Brothers cedar forests for high quality timber used in U S furniture. Taylor builds eleven new structures including depots and 27 homes with over 125000 spent. Spur reports the deepest Texas well at 4010 feet through solid rock with no commercial finds. Longview plans a spring fair with a park grand stand and race track and Kentucky Thoroughbreds. Belton upgrades high school grounds with curb and sidewalk work. Killeen sells over thirty automobiles to farmers as road building rises. Lampasas ships mineral water to Denver with new orders. Rockdale approves plans for a modern coffee house. San Antonio Turn Verein to remodel fireproofing. San Marcos plans a $10000 modern hotel. Bremond completes a new Methodist church building.
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Lometa
Chosten Brothers Cedar
United States
Taylor
Katy
Spur
Longview
Belton
Killeen
Lampasas
Lampasas Springs
Denver
Colorado
Texas
Rockdale
Presbyterian
Birth notices from county clerk list new arrivals
Visits of the Stork report births to the county clerk since the last notice. Names include J N Daniel Carlton Route 1 March 6 a girl. J C Huse Lamkin March a girl. Ben Whitsit Bibb February 5 a boy. Chas Hartman Comanche Route 2 February 21 twins a boy and girl. Charley Prestridge Comanche Route 2 February 4 a boy. H H Wedlock Sidney Route 2 February 3 a girl. Ross Amos Bibb February 28 a boy. John Scott DeLeon February 26 a boy. Dick Morris Comanche March 6 a boy. Bee Blackman Sipe Springs March 1 a boy. W T Foster Sipe Springs February 12 a boy.
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J. N. Daniel
Carlton
J. C. Huse
Lamkin
Mareh
Ben Whitsit
Bibb
Chas. Hartman
Comanche
Charley Prestridge
H. H. Wedlock
Sidney
Ross Amos
John Scott
DeLeon
Dick Morris
Bee Blackman
Sipe Springs
W. T. Foster
Parlor Plot Sparks Threats of Divorce and Payment
A racy dialogue reveals a man pressured to marry a scorned lover who vows to sue for breach of promise if refused and to pursue divorce with a $50 weekly alimony if wed. The exchange hints at a melodramatic domestic dispute.
Rowland Cuts Prices on Men’s Pants and Hats
Rowland announces price reductions on men’s pants and hats in a bid to attract shoppers. The move aims to boost sales and clear stock with discounts across the men’s apparel department.
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Rowland
Study Club Meets With Notable Program And Plans
The Study Club held a Thursday meeting March 6 with a prepared lesson on An Outline of Plateau States led by Mrs. R. I. Polloway and discussed civic efforts. Mrs. Welbourne Dunlap read an excellent paper on Denver and Salt Lake City. Yellowstone Park described by Mrs. T. J. Williams. opera impressions by Mrs. V H. Thadberg and Miss Estelle Reese. A two dollar and fifty cent monthly contribution to the garbage wagon fund was approved. Mrs. Jno. D. Waring, recently ill, attended. Next meeting March 17 at Mrs. William Reese’s. Attendees included Holloway, Wm. Reese, Jeff Reese, Dunlap, Thadberg, Thomas, Moore, Knutson, Waring, Williams, and Miss Estelle Reese.
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T. J. Williams
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
V H. Thadberg
Estelle Reese
Dallas
Jno. D. Waring
Waring
William Reese
Mesdames Holloway
Wm. Reese
Jeff Reese
Dunlap
Thadberg
Thomas
Moore
Knutson
Williams
Marriage License Issued for Roesch and York
Henry R. Roesch and Miss Eula York have been granted a license to wed since the last report.
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Henry R. Roesch
Eula York
Silo Use Grows Across Texas Farms
A Texas survey shows 214 silos in use on dairy stock and farm operations with a total capacity of 27 765 tons. Brazoria county leads with 60 silos and 5 000 tons capacity. Wharton 25 silos up to 300 tons. Three Ft Worth and one Houston silo makers serve the state as evidence silos and ensilage become standard farming practice.
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Texas
Texas Commercial Secretaries and Nuisiness Men's Association
A. & M. College
Taft Ranch
Brazos
Bowie
Brazoria
Bosque
Bell
Clay
Colorado
Cameron
Dewitt
Denton
Eis
Fisher
Galveston
Gregg
Harrison
Harris
Jack
Jefferson
Kaufman
Matagorda
Nolan
Nueces
Palo Pinto
San Patricio
Tom
Panhandle
Plainview Country
Brownwood
Temple
Brazoria County
Wharton County
Deputy Sheriff Joe Miller Reported Ill and Confined
Deputy Sheriff Joe Miller is reported ill and confined to his room, prompting official monitoring and absence from duties.
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Joe Miller
Bargains Said to Be at Rowland's Store
The note claims bargains are available at Rowland's store, implying discounts or special offers for shoppers.
Subbubs Defends Building Boom On Train
On a train toward Medford Subbubs chatted with a stranger who noted “you’re putting up a good many new buildings.” Subbubs replied that new buildings are the only kind they put up, according to the Boston Transcript.
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Medford Way
Subbubs
Boston Transcript
Hat sale slashes price for Rowland to $1.25
A local retailer cuts the price on men’s hats from $2.00 to $1.25, signaling a bold discount aimed at attracting shoppers. The move reflects a promotional push to clear stock and draw traffic to the store.
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Rowland
Ellis & Son Furniture Bought or Repaired Ad
Phone 130 and get your furniture bought sold or repaired. Opposite fire station. Ellis and Son.
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Ellis & Son
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McDonald
Culberson and Sheppard
Him
U. S
Northern
Texas Cotton Mills
Texas Welfare Commission
Texas Industrial Notes
San Antonio
Turn Verein
San Marcos
Bremond
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