Bank of Fredericksburg prominent bank in the west
A brief note highlights the Bank of Fredericksburg as a long established strong institution. It lists associations such as the American Bankers' Association and the Texas Bankers' Association along with named individuals including Temece D. Smith and Albert Koennecke and mentions rep Walter Ensa Walter.
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Temece D. Smith
Apoten GoLp
Albert
Koennecke
Mare
Rep
Walter
Ensa
Simultaneous treatment aims to end animal anthrax threat
Reports from the Department of Agriculture indicate simultaneous anti anthrax vaccination and serum can immunize cattle against anthrax, reducing outbreaks over time. The method, safer and longer lasting than earlier vaccines, requires widespread adoption and costs about 50 cents per animal for prevention, with cure costs higher.
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Ian
Third Increment Draft Army to Report Oct 17
Washington reports the final 15 percent of drafted men will be called Oct 17 and the 687,000 total will be in cantonment and under intensive training by Nov 1. President Wilson will issue proclamations authorizing Crowder to examine 7,000,000 men not called in the present draft. A series of smaller drafts may replace another large draft.
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Washington
War Department
Wilson
Crowder
National Army
National Guard
Study of wild animals to aid rodent control efforts
The Biological Survey of the USDA seeks detailed field data on ground squirrels pocket gophers kangaroo rats pocket mice wood rats grasshopper mice and harvest mice. It requests reports on breeding habits underground burrows food chambers and wintering patterns with emphasis on food habits and photographs of small species.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Texan Testimony
A Center Point resident reports relief from kidney and rheumatic pain after using six boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes lumbago preventing work and claims the remedy restored health, with price listed as 60 cents at dealers. The advertisement identifies Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY as the maker.
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Dean
J. N. Cox
Center Point
Texas
Doan
Cox
Foster-Milburn Co
Mtgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Meat Supply Situation at Livestock Conference
Secretary Houston opened the Washington meeting of the United States Live Stock Industry Committee noting the meat supply crisis worsened by war. He recalled a 17 year reference to cattle numbers, emphasizing the need to boost production and improve conditions in the live stock sectors.
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France
South
Europe
Department of Agriculverned
Tare
Food Administration
Department
United States
Iowa
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Union
United States Live Stock Industry Committee
Washington
Houston
Second Liberty Loan Bond Drive Urges Nationwide Support
The article extols the Second Liberty Loan to fund war efforts including troops, Navy, and allied fleets. It describes four percent bonds with tax exemptions, urging all citizens to lend money to the government rather than donate. It emphasizes patriotism, safety of government bonds, and aims to oversubscribe the loan to sustain America’s maritime and democratic ideals.
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France
Kaiser
United States
Congress of the United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Treasury Department
Treasury
America
Europe
Free America
League of Patriots
Liberty Bondan
Sing With The Children For Joy And Patriotism
A reminder that singing with young children soothes nerves and builds memory. Emphasizes family evenings around the hearth, importance of hymns and patriotic songs, and teaching children to recite lyrics like America and The Star Spangled Banner word for word. North Carolina Education endorses song literacy.
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North Carolina
South
America
Columbia
Winter Suits and Coats Exhibition at Barrier-Maiers
Men and young men are invited to view a line of fall and over coats and winter suits priced at Barrier-Maier Co. The notice appears in the Standard subscription column, urging readers to inspect the sale and new arrivals.
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Barrier-Maier Co
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UTS
Bank OF Fredericksburg
American Bankers’ Ass'n
Texas Bankers’ Ass'n
Temple D. Smith
Ad. Gold
L’res
Alb. Koennecke
E. 0. Bierschwale
Department Agriculture
Ciarbon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Fredericksburg
Secretary of Agriculture
Liberty Loan
W. G. McAdoo
Wm. Hoelzer
Jno
Heep
Jung
Cashier
Cain City
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