Weather forecast from Caruthers Observatory 1915
The report outlines a storm pattern for the Cotton Belt and Northwest United States with cool waves from Jan 17 to 24 1915. It notes temperature ranges from 40 to 50 degrees in the East and 10 degrees warmer in the West, with unsettled conditions and rain in the West toward week end. Carothers Observatory Houston Texas offers mailed forecasts.
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Western
N United
Carothers Observatory
Houston
Texas
House Defeats Resolution to Subm it Woman Suffrage Amendment
Washington reports the House rejected by 204 to 174 a Mondell resolution to submit a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. The Texas delegation voted solidly against. leaders vow continued suffrage efforts despite the setback amid partisan debate and public demonstrations.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Texas
Congress
House
Mondell
Underwood
Bfrepublican
Mann
Clark
Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate
Anna Howard Shaw
Carrie Chapman Catt
America
Arthur M. Dodge
National Association
New Postmasters Named in Texas Nominations
Washington reports postmaster nominations for Texas towns including Lamesa Moran San Benito El Paso Gilmer Junction Ladonia Lampasas Weimar and others. Names listed: Paul L. Alexander Cicero Harper J L Crawford EK A Shelton Virgil E Todd J Lester Hodges A H Wolfe George D Zivley Monroe R Aller.
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Washington
Texas
Paul L. Alexander
Lamesa
Cicero Harper
Moran
J. L. Crawford
San Benito
EK. A. Shelton
el Paso
Virgil E. Todd
Gilmer
J. Lester Hodges
Junction
A. H. Wolfe
Ladonia
George D. Zivley
Lampasas
Monroe R. Aller
Weimar
Navy awards contracts for submarines at three shipyards
The Navy Department awarded contracts for one seagoing submarine to be built in Quincy Massachusetts for 1 350 000 dollars and for three coast defense submarines in Seattle Washington at 450 000 dollars each and four coast defense submarines in Bridgeport Connecticut at 427 000 dollars each.
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Great Submarine
Washington
Navy Department
Quincy
Mass
Seattle
Wash
Bridgeport
Conn
Cotton Seed Price Soars to Eighteen Dollars a Ton
In Luling Texas farmers flooded the town selling cotton seed at eighteen dollars per ton on Wednesday, creating a steady stream of delivery all day as prices rose.
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Luling
Tex
Norway Declines Warship Role in Panama Canal Ceremonies
Christiania reports Norway cannot send a warship to the Panama canal opening ceremonies as the entire fleet must defend Norwegian neutrality. The decision leaves Norway unable to participate in the naval display planned for the event.
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Christiania
Norway
Panama Canal
McKinley Hotel Destroyed by Fire in Tenaha
Tenaha Texas fire razed the McKinley hotel on Tuesday destroying about half its contents. Building loss estimated at 3 500 dollars.
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Tenaha
Tex
McKinley
Farewell Message of Texas Governor Colquitt
Governor Colquitt's 30 000 word farewell to the Texas legislature emphasizes public education gains and calls for reforms. He urges cooperation with his successor, cites education progress such as rural high schools and text book laws, and proposes constitutional changes on term limits and governor salaries.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Texas
Central Bank
Johnson bill proposes new senatorial districts in Texas
The Johnson bill would reapportion the state into new senatorial districts. It passed the house but was rejected by the senate in the Thirty third legislature. The author claims the plan benefits prohibitionists though the senator says it changes representation little. He says a prohibition majority would be assured under the division.
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Austin
Tex
Johnson
Tate
Ted
House
Senate
Dodson's Liver Tone vs Calomel Urged As Safer Liver Remedy
An advertisement denounces calomel as dangerous mercury causing illness and bone damage. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable-based liver cleanser with a money back guarantee and claims better results without salivation.
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Dodson
Woman’s dress shocks with lace panel reveal
In New York at a dinner, Berry Wall notes fashion grows more provocative as slashed skirts vanish and give way to lace panels. A joke at a dinner references a butler misdirecting a caller about Mrs Blanc’s whereabouts while she prepares for a dinner dance upstairs.
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Berry Wall
New York
Mrs. Blanc
Washington Star
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
A vintage ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism cure. It claims instant relief by rubbing on the tender spot and cites widespread past success for rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, and sprains with a small trial bottle available at stores.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil
Adv
The Third Generation by John Barrymore
John Barrymore recounts a story about his nephew Sammy Colt, son of Ethel, showing how a theatrical artist’s craving for exclusive business may pass between generations. Sammy worries about copying a rival’s prayer and fears it will spread through town.
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John Barrymore
Sammy Colt
Ethel
Uncle John
Sammy
His Choice in a Medical Dilemma
A highly prominent man suffers an accident and wakes asking to proceed with a surgical operation if needed but prefers anesthesia if the issue is only further investigation. The doctor indicates a probe may be required.
Castoria Reminder for Mothers to Check Signatures
Mothers urged to carefully examine every bottle of Castoria to ensure it bears the signature and the label In Use For Over 30 Years. The notice emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children, noting children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Stranger and taxi driver debate a fair fare in New York
A stranger questions a taxi fare in New York while the chauffeur asserts the fare is correct. The exchange hints at a game or trick behind the interaction as the passenger accuses the driver of manipulation.
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New York
Hicks' Capucine Cures Headaches and Colds Ady
An Adv ispromises Hicks Capucine as a remedy for headaches and colds described as easy to take and providing quick relief. The ad mentions a telephone girl and a playful exchange about being rung off after a solitaire card game.
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Ady
Little Parable of Life by Christine in Smart Set
A narrator shares a parable comparing life to a vast castle with many doors. A safe passage leads to a peaceful death, while enticing doors conceal unknown dangers and hidden chambers. The speaker reflects on opening doors and fearing never returning to the safe path.
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Christine
Serum Cure for Tetanus Promises 80 Percent Recovery
Der Doyen reports a French surgeon has discovered a tetanus serum. The inventor, a physician from the Ardennes, claims successful treatment by injecting the serum into the loins and keeping the patient head-down at a 45 degree angle. He asserts an 80 percent cure rate.
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der Doyen
Ardennes
Doyen
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Claims Darkening
An advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use tonic that darkens gray hair evenly by morning with repeated use. It asserts dandruff disappears and hair stops falling, touting a youthful appearance for 60 cents.
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Wyeth
Adv
Bank president who ran off began as janitor
A bank chief who embezzled funds started his career cleaning the bank. The figure Eskers or Egbert is noted for early training that included wiping floors and tidying rooms before moving into higher crimes.
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Bacon
Egbert
Colds and LaGrippe Remedy Advertising Claim
An older ad touts a preparation claiming 5 or 6 doses will break chills fever and LaGrippe. It asserts better liver action than Calomel and that it does not gripe or sicken. Price 25e.
Why Men Swear by Georgia Pangborn
A passage from Georgia Wood Pangborn in Woman's Home Companion notes a male character who cannot show tears and must utter profanity to express emotion, illustrating gendered expectations in speech.
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Georgia Wood Pangborn
The
Woman’s Home Companion
Bacteria May Cause Slow Oxidation Of Stored Coal
A Royal Society presentation in London suggests bacteria cause slow oxidation of charcoal coal peat and other carbon forms when exposed to air. This may explain weight loss and occasional spontaneous heating in ships bunkers with microbes possibly initiating chemical oxidation and continuing ancient fermentation.
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Jebeta
Royal Society
London
Clever quip on hastily wed men and regret
A witty exchange notes that a man who marries in haste will repent later, while joking the speedy groom lacks sense to commit fully in one go. The banter frames haste and consequence with humor.
Gossip Rules Wobble Truth Into Rumor
A wry proverb notes that gossip blends facts with speculation, turning simple two plus two into an elusive three. The line hints at how rumors distort information and spread through communities.
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