Texas Council Endorses Border Rangers Drive
The Texas state council of defense urged Governor Hobby to boost the border ranger force to 200 and organized a committee to seek a $50 million emergency grant for drought relief. It backed appointing agents in Oklahoma and Kansas to aid Texas farmers and discussed forming a new Texas National Guard brigade for border duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas State Council of Defense
W. P. Hobby
Frank Kell
Wichita Falls
James Callan
Menardville
R. J. Kleberg
Kingsville
D. C. Giddings
Brenham
Texas
Kleberg
Texas Ranger
Mr. Kleberg
James A. Harley
Harley
Inspectors Find Mixed Ward Conditions at Huntsville Penitentiary
Investigators from the legislative committee led by Speaker F O Fuller and Representative Frank Holaday toured the Huntsville Texas state penitentiary. They reported the insane ward held two white men in one cell and two Negroes in another, while adjacent cells contained two white men including an insane inmate and another convict held on an affidavit charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Tex
State Penitentiary
F. O. Fuller
Frank Holaday
Legislative Investigating Committee
Poisoning of Hogs Alarming in Texas Shipments
Reports to State pure food commissioner R H Hoffman Jr say hog poisoning en route from Texas points is a growing menace. Stomachs from hogs poisoned in a Fort Worth to Hearne and McDade shipment on the Houston and Texas Central railway were analyzed, with many dead on unloading from corrosive poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
R. H. Hoffman, Jr
Texas
Fort Worth
Hearne
McDade
Houston & Texas Central Railway
Texas Items and Local Developments of the Season
The article notes hog cholera still felt near Luling and a road bond election in Madisonville for $100,000 carried strongly. It lists upcoming Texas State Horticultural Society meetings in Mission, dredging toward Orange, and appointments in state services. Cotton ginnings are reported in Gonzales, Victoria, and Bell counties. Wharton County farmers organize a feed association. Palacios to host Texas Editorial Association delegates. farm hay prices and desert sands for glass use are noted. a Texas rail commission tally covers auto crossing fatalities and injuries. a Dallas bankers meeting on federal reserve affiliation. turkey shipping limits from Gonzales County. a road district bonds vote in Robertson County. pink bollworm detections in Galveston and Harris counties with advisory precautions.
Texas inquiry aims for January 1918 report on state affairs
Austin Texas the legislative investigating committee races to finish its probe before next spring’s campaign. subcommittees rush including university and penitentiary work while audits and records from departments are reviewed for a final report due by January 1 1918. further testimony remains at galveston and in penitentiary inquiries.
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Austin
Tex
Hobby
Legislative Investigating Committee
Central Committee
E. R. Bryan
Galveston
Fires Strike Coastal Oil Fields Amid Week of Losses
Across coastal oil districts Saratoga Lake and Edgerly suffered major damages with Edgerly Petroleum Co losing about 10000 in property as fuel oil overflow caused fires. The Texas Company warehouse at Saratoga burned valued near 6000 and a standard rig burned from overheated wristpin. Humble led in completions and daily average production surpassing Goose Creek as strikes continued.
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Saratoga, Lake
Edgerly
Edgerly Petroleum Company
Saratoga
Texas Company
Frank Mitchell
Sour Lake
Goose Creek
Damon Mound
Winter
Humble
Czar's Daughter Escape to United States Reported
Miss Tatiana Nicolaeve Romanoff, second daughter of deposed Emperor Nicholas II, is said to have escaped Siberia through a fictitious marriage to a former chamberlain’s son and to be en route to the United States, chaperoned by an Englishwoman, per Russian civilian relief sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tatiana Nicolaeve Romanoff
Nicholas Romanoff
Russia
Siberia
United States
Harris County Votes Wet in Precinct Two for Houston Area
Part of Harris County votes to wet Houston Texas precinct two tallying 812 to 296. The precinct includes Englewood Clinton Sheldon Lynchburg Cedar Bayou Crosby Huffman Goose Creek East Houston and Penn City. Cedar Bayou and Huffman remained dry, both already in the dry column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Englewood
Clinton
Sheldon
Lynchburg
Cedar Bayou
Crosby
Huffman
Goose Creek
East Houston
Penn City
Deserters Freed in Juarez Mexico
Two American soldiers from Fort Bliss were released and now are free on the Mexican side after having their uniforms taken by the American Consul B A Dow and given blue denim overalls and jumpers.
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Mexico
Juarez
Mex
B. A. Dow
Fort Bliss
Liberty
American Airman Killed in France in Plane Accident
Private Raymond H. Rushner of the provisional aero squadron signal corps died from injuries after the accidental fall of an airplane in France. The notification came from Washington signaling the loss of a serviceman in the war effort.
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France
Washington
Raymond H. Rushner
Provisional
Aero Squadron
The
Signal Corps
Boschee’s German Syrup Ad Claims Fifty-One Years Use
An advertisement promotes Boschee’s German Syrup as a longtime remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles. It claims quick relief at night and easy mornings with natural healing, noting availability in all civilized countries and bottle prices of 80 and 90 cents.
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Boschee
United States
Tutt
Dr.Tuti
Binkley Medical CO
Nappanee
Ind
Nashua
N. H
Lydia E. Pinkham
Detina Martin
Bowers Street
Governess Dorothy and Brother Apple Dispute Cited by Judge
An old exchange between a governess and a child named Dorothy features a retort about sharing fruit. The judge notes that Dorothy previously shared with Eve and faced criticism for that choice.
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Dorothy
Eve
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Malaria Cure
Direct advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy and system builder. It highlights quinine and iron as active ingredients with a tasteless formula printed on each label and prices it at 60 cents.
Chest Protector Requested After Ice Chest Rubbing
Mrs. Youngbride complains to John that a chest protector is needed after noting someone has been rubbing their ice chest, a remark delivered with innocent tone and humor.
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John
Woman's Crowning Glory Hair Dressing Ad
An advertisement promotes La Cre ole Hair Dressing for gray hair with the claim it changes hair naturally. Priced at $1.00.
Widow's Wit Proves Sharper Than Widower's Luck
In a wry exchange, a widow dismisses a suitor as clever yet impossible, prompting a remark that if she finds him impossible, he must be clever. The dialogue hints at social maneuvering and perceived matchmaking in a small circle.
Good Health Through Digestion with Wrights Indian Pills
The notice promotes Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills as a tonic and purgative. It claims improved digestion and overall health through regular use. The language echoes early 20th century patent medicine advertising.
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Wright
Laboratory to Study Industry at Tel Singfors Finland
A new laboratory to study technical industrial problems will be built at Tel Singfors Finland. It will receive partial government support but be largely funded by a number of private concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telsingfors
Finland
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claim
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney and Co cites a sworn oath promising one hundred dollars to any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The document notes the Toledo firm and the December 6 oath, with notary A W Gleason witnessing. It mentions internal action through blood and systemic effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Llu
Testimon
J. Cheney & Co
More Is Required
A short editorial quote argues that business talent focused only on appearances and easy chair comfort rarely advances a man, urging ambition and effort beyond surface polish.
A Brave Deed
A witty exchange on marriage and courage ends with a judge underscoring bold action over fear in a brief legal style dialogue.
New Method to Ease Backache From Kidney Trouble
Advertises a treatment claiming backache stems from kidney failure and toxic buildup. Suggests diet changes and a single Anuric tablet before meals, promoted by Dr. Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. Encourages sending cents for a trial package and notes pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Ad Testimonial
An Alexandria Louisiana advertisement promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. A testimonial by J. S. Small claims six bottles restored strength and health. It highlights natural ingredients, no alcohol, no narcotics, and availability from druggists in liquid or tablet form.
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Alexandria
Dr. Pierce
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Luling
Madisonville
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Orange
Hiram Glass
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R. J. Windrow
Waco
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J. C. Nagle
Gonzales
J. F. Reed
Wharton County
Farmers’ Feed Association
W. L. Harris
Oklahoma
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Kansas
Palacios
Texas Editorial Association
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J. W. Thomas
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MtCiang
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Bentonville
Sandia
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Washington County
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Padre Island
State
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Federal Reserve System
Dallas
H. W. Meredith
Gonzales County
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National Food Administration
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Bremond
Brazos County
Franklin and Wheelock
Department of Agriculture
San Leon
Kemah
Dickinson
Galveston County
Webster
Harris County
Anahuac
Galveston Bay
Damon, Vinton and
Czar’s
U. S
What
Wanted
L. W. Bower
M. D
Louisiana News
Hunt
Lida Valley Railway Co
Goldfield
Nevada
A. D. Goodenough
A. B. Richards Medicine CO
Sherman
SPOHN
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen, Ind
U.S.A
Lydia E.pinkham
EXE Remedy CO
Chicag
Wintersmiths
North Pole
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