Woman reports rapid weight gain and recovery after Tanlae
Mrs. Lottie Swofford a Galveston Texas resident and Jewel Tea Company salesman says after fifteen years of illness she gained seventeen pounds and regained strength using Tanlae She suffered from severe stomach catarrh pains and indigestion and feared for her life before starting the remedy The University of Texas fall session notes lower attendance due to military drafts and crop shortages with 1660 total registrations on October 4 down from 2349 last year
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Tanlae
Lottie Swofford
H. H. Swofford
Jewel Tea Company
St. Charles Hotel
Galveston
Texas
University of Texas
College of Arts
Iron discipline shaped soldiers and officers in war era
A lengthy piece extols iron discipline as essential to command, citing Major General Buckman and Filipino Scouts. It discusses the soldierly ethic, obedience, and the authority of officers, plus criticisms of civilians misunderstanding military order. Also notes Latin American tensions over Plata and Tacna Arica disputes amid Europe war shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckman
Southern Department
Hell
Buenos Aires
Europe
Peru
Urugaruguay
Germany
Chile
Alsace-Lorraine
Tacna
Arica
America
Brazil
Argentina
Republic
Senor Zeballternational
Uruguay
Plata
Bolivia
Colombia
Ecuador
Advertising Rates Fredericksburg Standard
Advertising rates listed for Fredericksburg Standard include contracts for continuous service at ten cents per inch for single and issue ads. 10 point body type with seven lines per inch, heavy body matter priced. Local rates shown as ten cents per line for one issue, year options, and 25 to 50 percent increases for positions.
South Texas seeks to price cotton via coordinated action
The 1917 memo from the Texas Department of Agriculture outlines how embargo rumors and market manipulation affected cotton prices. It describes a planned mass meeting in Dallas on September 21 and a broader push for Southern states to organize to control speculation, aiming to hold 30-cent prices and delay selling until that level. It argues the South could set its own price if farmers coordinate through warehouses, reserve banks, and regional associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotone
Fed Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Union
Retail Merchants’ Association
Dallas
South
Texas
New Orleans
Texas Department of Agriculture
Austin
Protection Against Cold: Burrier-Maier Co Offer
A terse trade blurb notes protection against cold with warm fleecy underwear and a brisk push for Burrier Maier Co products. The copy emphasizes warmth for the wearer and markets the garments to cover the entire jam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrier- Maier Co
Road Bond Election Confirmed in Montalba District
Palestine Texas October 2 The County Commissioners Court canvassed the vote and affirmed the bond election in the Montalba district where 20000 dollars for good roads was approved. An attempt will be made to secure a 10000 dollar state appropriation to aid the project.
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Palestine
Tex
Montalba
Local Feedstuffs Arrive at Knopp and Schneider
Feedstuffs including bran oats hay and alfalfa arrived in a large shipment. Chick feed offered at low prices. Phone No. 49 for Knopp and Schneider.
Local News Tip Prompt Encourages Community Submissions
A city newspaper asks residents to ring number 40 with any news items of interest. It urges neighbors to help improve coverage and speak up to make the paper reflect local events and happenings.
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University OF Texas AT
Fredericksburg
Hanisch & Payne
Willow City
J. F. Chaney
Harper
C. A. McBeth
Eckert
Lee & Son
Lau
Anianel
S. A. Excene
Platte River de la
Paraguay
Kel
Isi
Perla
San Antonio
Max Wahrmund
Knopp & Schneider
Cardu
Cardus
Mary E.veste
Madison Heights
Knopp& Schneider
Martin
Star Windmill
Model
Wm. Hoffmann
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