Mansfield Seeks Spanish Aid for Texas Cotton Trade
Congressman J. J. Mansfield forwards a statement from Columbus dated July 13 detailing efforts to restore cotton shipments from Texas to Spain. He notes Spanish ships are now available for transport and urges Embassy action to secure favorable terms, citing the Galveston Cotton Exchange and a pending letter from Mr. Herbelin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Texas
Spain
Tetter
Herbernt
Mus
Geloans
Cretn
Herbelin
Galveston
Galveston Nisdaly
Mansfeld
Colmar
Trevis
Nathan Yen
Wiearits
Kerosene Use Warily Noted In Home Front Drive
Wartime guidance urges reduced kerosene use on the home front to conserve fuels for war. Diesel engines draw on kerosene-derived fuel as production shifts, with officials stressing careful planning and efficiency across household tasks and meals while maintaining essential supplies.
Worms and Germs Hit Egg Production in Fowls
Tarr sulfur compound given in water or feed destroys intestinal worms and germs as they enter the birds with feed. It prevents blood-suckers, mites, fleas, and other pests, improves vitality, boosts egg production, and helps hatchlings. Money-back offer if not satisfied.
War industry and labor calls amplify nation effort
A wartime bulletin urges reduced kerosene use and boosts garments for workers. It lists production goals for work clothing and equipment, calls for 8500 nurses for Army and Navy recruitment, prisoner of war fuel adjustments, and hints at farm chain and shipyard labor needs. It notes price actions on 1914 crop items and seeks civilian workers for essential war tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PAW
Veterans Administration
Washington
D.C
Army
Navy
United States Employment Service
Fier
John R. Whitaker Buried In Austin
The Bay City Tribune reports the death of J. R. Whitaker at age 76 on July 10. A prominent rice buyer in the United section, he had lived with his daughter Mrs. Matt B. Crosby in Austin. Funeral services were held at Cook's Funeral Home, with interment at Austin Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Chas A. Summers of St David's Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City Tribune
J. R. Whitaker
Ger Kenown
Baten Rom la
Ts City
Ration outlook and supply notes from OPA report
The OPA warns that half year supplies will be tighter than last year with purchases for armed forces behind schedule. Shepherds in isolated areas eat covert foods and may need more than regular rations. Supplemental rations of one and a half pounds monthly are possible. Major canned goods sales by home packers are capped to specified outputs and exemptions apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Kansas
Maryland
North Carolina
Virginia
Shippine Point
OPA
Local Rice Industry Veteran Elkins Whitaker Passes
A rice industry veteran formerly of Bay City, connected for years with Bay City Rice Mills, died leaving wife Lilla Seeligson Whitaker and an only child Mrs. M. B. Crosby of Judson Road Aust. The notice notes community wishes and mentions accompanying relatives from Houston and Atlanta, reflecting local obituary style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Lilla Seeligson Whitaker
M. B. Crosby
Judson Road
Aust
Ranasiinhonies
Sweraiaiaas
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. J. Mansfield
Office OF War Information
OWL News Bureau
Bation
PROCE
Owl Area
Lane
Good Rae National Farm
National Farmery Vrecht
Roy
Eagle Lake Lumber CO
Max Conner
Aly
USDA
John R. Whitaker
Austin
W. C. Elkins
Billy Reading
Houston
J. B. Cox
W. S. Cox
Atlanta, Ga
Clancy
CPL
CENTRAL POWER AND_LIGHT
Sam
Railroad Commission
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!