Nine Printing and Stationery Firms Face Texas Suit
In Austin on May 11 the state filed a trust law suit in the twenty sixth district court, naming nine printing and stationery firms led by Ex line Reimers of Fort Worth and Hargreaves of Dallas. Penalties range from 50 to 1500 dollars a day for 496 days since January 1, 1912, totaling at least 24800 to 228200 across the nine, with potential up to 6696000. An injunction seeks to restrain further acts and forfeiture of eight Texas firms’ charters. Barnard Co. not subject due to no Texas permit. The state accuses a common source for price books and uniform pricing on stationery and office furniture in Texas.
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Austin
Texas
Twenty- Sixth District
Looney
Sweeton
Exline-Reimers Company
Fort Worth
Hargreaves Printing Company of
Dallas
Hill Printing and Stationery Company
Waco
Clarke &Courts of
Galveston
Maverick-Clarke Litho Company of
San Antonio
Dorsey Company of
Cargill Company
Houston
George D. Barnard & Co
St. Louis
Barnard
Galveston News
Steeples and the folly of building from the top
A reflective fable in which a child builds a church steeple first, prompting a sermon on neglecting base foundations. The piece warns that bustling for showy tops without solid ground leads to ruin, citing lessons from school, marriage, and finance to stress steady, bottom‑up construction.
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House of God
Ant
Tsang
Send In The News Note From The Local Page
Community survey invites readers to share news tips jokes incidents and photographs for possible feature. Emphasis on true stories of local worth and examples of town improvements or events to showcase in the paper.
Sunday Services At Baptist Church
Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Morning service at 11:00 a.m. with The Strengthening of Joy as the subject. Evening service follows with The Burden of Our Sins Removed as the subject. Choir and congregation have prepared good singing.
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the Baptist Church
Remarkable Bankruptcy Surge Reported in Texas Since October First
The Waco Morning News notes a sharp rise in bankruptcies with fifty five cases filed since October 1 1914 and an average yearly total of fifty. Dillard & Co Hearne filed a petition in federal court listing liabilities of 19444 4 assets 34586 61 exemptions 7450. Regarded Texas livestock production valued at 393471000 for seven months, with 12 877000 head of livestock statewide. Dillard described as a long time Hearne merchant facing financial distress yet praised as honest and industrious.
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Dillard & Co
Hearne
Texas
H. McCulloch
United States
Waco Morning News
Texas Leads Nation in Mules and Horses in Federal Report
Federal data show Texas has 753000 mules worth 82077000, 1216000 horses valued 97280000, and 23106 asses and burros valued 1922000. Texas supplies polo ponies and dominates mule use in Panama Canal construction, with mules comprising over 17 percent of US totals. Only two states outrank Texas in horses.
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Texas
United States
Panama Canal
Texas Leads Nation in Cattle and Meat Production
Texas holds 6,238,000 cattle valued at 185.65 million with 5,173,000 beef cattle worth 137.08 million and 1,065,000 milch cows valued at 43.56 million. From 1910 to 1914 steer value rose 11.20 overall. Texas has 17,500 cowboys and 14 packing houses. Fort Worth market handles more calves than any world market. Stamford hosts the largest cattle feeding plant near Jones county. Texas ranks fifth in milch cows, first in milk quality, and leads meat production with 8.14 billion dollars in livestock and products annually.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Stamford
Jones County
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy
In the District Court of the Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Carswell Long Dillard of Hearne Robertson County was adjudged bankrupt on May 4 1914. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the referee’s office in Waco Texas on May 20 1914 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact related business. Dated May 11 1914 T F Bryan Referee in Bankruptcy.
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District Court of the United States
Western District of Texas
Carswell Long Dillard
Hearne
Robertson
Waco
Texas
T. F Bryan
Devoe Paint Dominates Market Talk of Longevity
The column weighs paint value, arguing the cheapest paint saves little when durability fails. It praises Devoe as offering twice the coverage and wear, asserting the top price is justified. A painter's labor adds costs, while quality determines value. Devoe remains the preferred top choice.
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Devoe
For Sale 120 Acres Near Sutton on Hearne Road
For sale 120 acres of land located 1 to 2 miles south of Sutton on Hearne and Bryan road, known as the C. T. Sutton place. For particulars price and terms apply to undersigned C. T. Sutton Benchley Tex or J Felton Lane Hearne Tex.
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Sutton
Hearne and Bryan Road
C. T. Sutton Place
C. T. Sutton
Benchley, Tex
J. Felton Lane
Hearne
Tex
BoRaE TM -DASKAM and the Mourning Widow
A Conscientious Widow debates the idea of a ball game as a consolation after her husband’s death. She argues Wagner offers spiritual sustenance and questions the notion of athletic distraction, while suggesting her husband would approve of her solace. The dialogue contrasts grief with popular culture and personal beliefs.
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Wagner
Woman in White Muslin Competes with Rival Singer
A country talent concert for a library fundraiser sparks rivalry. A simple white muslin outfit with a wild rose draws mixed reactions as the rival dons silvery brocade and turquoise chiffon with orchids. The audience voicing contrast, critics mocked Jenny’s simple piece while praising the rival’s elegant attire and complex repertoires.
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Suilfimer
Annie Laurie
Jenny
Malvina
Elsa
Old Fay
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Amy Pearl Corby
State
Mr. Dillard
Union
United States Army
Uncle Sam
States
Mele
Borae
Daskam
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