Fire Patrol System for East Texas Timber Lands
Fire patrols began September 1 in East Texas timber belt counties to prevent and control forest and woodland fires. Six federal patrolmen based at Linden Longview Tenaha Lufkin Livingston and Jasper oversee districts within 20 to 25 miles, supervised by George W. Johnson. Emphasis on education and cooperation with residents, with fire notices and land postings required. Texas and federal funds support prevention efforts under Weeks law.
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United States Department of Agriculture
East Texas
Timber Belt
Linden
Cass County
Longview
Gregg County
Tenaha
Shelby County
Lufkin
Angelina County
Livingston
Polk County
Jasper
Jasper County
Jasper County, Have Been Appointed By the State Forester
State Forester
George W. Johnson
Texas
East
Senate Passes Emergency Revenue Bill With Stepped Taxes
The Senate approved a broad emergency revenue bill to raise about $205 million annually through higher income taxes and taxes on inheritances and war munitions. It includes a tariff commission provision, tariffs on dyes, and authority for the president to retaliate against allied trade interference. The measure passed 42 to 16 amid swift proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Administration
Senate
Congress
Cummins
Kenyon
la Follette
Norris
Clapp
Underwood
Alabama
Penrose
Finance Committee
Charbon quarantine lifted in Jefferson county
Beaumont Texas reports the charbon quarantine will be lifted September 10 after two months of enforcement in Jefferson county. The action ends the public health measure affecting coal shipments and related trade activities.
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Beaumont
Tex
Jefferson County
Senate approves amendments to retaliate against Britain
Washington report notes amendments designed to retaliate for embargoes and mail interference were agreed to without roll call by the senate. The measures apply during wartime and would let the president deny use of U S mails and communications to belligerents not granting full trade facilities to American vessels and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Britain
Senate
United States
Louisiana Troops Return From Border Duty to Camp Stafford
The First and Third battalions of Louisiana National Guard infantry arrived at Camp Stafford from San Benito Texas where they had been on border duty. Eight companies are led by Major W S Eddy and are now back home in Alexandria Louisiana.
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Alexandria
Louisiana National Guard
W. S. Eddy
Camp Stafford
San Benito
Texas
Fewer Cases of Child Paralysis in City Report
Health department findings show a drop in infantile paralysis across all New York City boroughs this week, indicating progress in controlling the outbreak. The report highlights declines in every borough and notes improved measures in public health response.
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New York
New York City
Health Department
Government Estimates Cotton at 11 8 Million Bales
The Department of Agriculture forecast a cotton crop of 11 800 000 (600-pound) bales for 1916 based on August 26 conditions, down from July 25 and June 25 projections. July storms reduced output by about 1 360 000 bales, with hot dry periods and heavy rain varying by state, especially in the gulf states.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Gulf States
Arkansas
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Toxag Vo. Oscere
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
California
United States
Culberson Wins Run-Off With 69 084 Vote Margin
Final returns from the Texas primary show Charles A. Culberson defeating O B Colquitt by 69 084 in the senatorial run-off. Culberson carried 209 of 230 counties, with Duval Starr and Kerr noting special patterns. Harris and Dallas counties led turnout.
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Charles A. Culberson
O. B. Colquitt
Texas Election Bureau
Colquitt
Culberson
Lee
Washington
Austin
Fayette
Colorado
Lavaca
de Witt
Victoria
Texas
Medina
Gillespie
Blanco
Kendall
Comal
Guadalupe
Wilson
San Antonio
Duval
Jim Wells
Presidio
Callahan
Archer
Somervell
Panhandle
Presidio County
Kaufman County
Bexar County
Starr
Franklin
Kerr County
Gaines County
Harris County
Dallas
Waco Team Wins Pennant in Tight Finish
Fort Worth swept Shreveport 4 2 and 4 3 in a double header as Waco clinched the pennant. Dallas defeated the Navigators twice, the second game cut to seven innings. Waco’s pitchers tired from the grind as players received $49 checks from the Waco Young Men's Business League benefit fund before the game.
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Dallas
Tex
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Waco
Navigators
Wacoans
Waco Young Men's Business League
Presbyterians reach near half of $10 million fund goal
Philadelphia officials reported the fund for aged and disabled ministers and their dependents has reached $4,000,000 of a $10,000,000 goal. The announcement came Thursday as volunteers continue to raise money nationwide.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterians
Bond Issues Approved in Texas
The attorney general's department approved bond issues for Tyler water works totaling $250,000 and Hardin County road district No. 8 totaling $224,000.
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Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
City of Tyler
Hardin County
Industrious Collector
Dialogue excerpt shows a mistress testing a maid about her references and domestic service experience. The maid asserts forty references and two years in service. The line highlights a brisk exchange on qualifications and credibility.
Fragrant Hents Promote Hair and Skin Health
For hair and skin health these fragrant, super creamy emollients keep skin fresh and clear the scalp free from dandruff crusts and scales and the hands soft and white. They are splendid for nursery and toilet purposes and economical because most effective. Free sample by mail with Book. Address Cuticura Dept L Boston Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Adyv
Ballpark Argument Over Umpire Call
Two men quarrel at a game over a disputed call. One accuses Gilligan of being called out at third while Rafferty claims the umpire had a better view. The other man dismisses them as pacifists and tells them to go home.
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Gilligan
Rafferty
Fire risk exhibit shows oil-soaked rags ignite easily
In a New York window a fire-risk exhibit placed oil-soaked rags with a placard warning of spontaneous combustion. Several small blazes were started by the rags, with one instance showing combustion within seven hours of placement.
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New York
Plantation Chit Tonic Ad Promises Fever Relief
An advertisement touts Plantation Chit Tonic as a guaranteed cure for chills and fever, claiming it will work in a week. It offers a cheerful refund by dealers if no improvement after a proper trial and lists a price of 60 cents.
Anecdote Aims At Church Sermon Fire Sermonizing
In a humorous racist vignette a man recalls a church service where the preacher supposedly used a red hot stove to deliver a fiery sermon. The tale relies on dialect and a moral takeaway about sinners reflecting on their deeds.
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Alabama
Briggins Noted For Clever Tricks In Recurrent Trouble
In the dialogue Briggins earns a reputation for cleverness by continually getting into new troubles and then finding a way out, showcasing wit over risk. The exchange highlights his recurring pattern of entanglement and escape.
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Briggins
Classics Study Approved Amid War Talk
A reader and a respondent discuss studying classics in modern life. They claim ancient tales of Troy and heroic battles provide safe topics to discuss war without sparking serious quarrels.
He Seems Wedded to His Work Judge Notes Marriage Parody
A judge quips that a man is married to his work, joking that he should be since he wed his employer's daughter. The exchange highlights a witty courtroom remark about dedication and employer-employee ties.
Father and Johnny argue over learning percentages in arithmetic
A father tries to persuade Johnny to study percentages by noting they help compute baseball averages. Johnny dismisses the idea, saying players leave calculations to hired experts and he does not care about arithmetic.
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Johnny
Not Worthy Car Pundit Remarks on Auto Purchases
A dialogue showcases a buyer and a critic debating car ownership. The speaker laments affordability while another quips about choosing frugal options and avoiding costly fluids. The exchange highlights consumer hesitancy and preference for economical choices.
Rankin and Phyle banter on language skills
In a humorous exchange from the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph, Rankin notes his wife speaks six languages while Phyle jokes she speaks only one at a time, prompting a playful back and forth about worry.
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Rankin
Phyle
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Coveted by All Hair Dressing Promises Restore Beauty
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a solution for gray streaks and harsh stiff hair, claiming it can restore hair to former beauty and luster priced at $1.00.
Too Loud for Awnings, Just Right for Skirts
A Pittsburgh shopper eyed seashore skirt fabrics in a leading dry goods store. The clerk, in a straight manly tone, claimed several patterns. He quipped that they were too loud for awnings but just right for skirts.
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Pittsburgh
Capudine Headache Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Capudine as a liquid remedy for headaches back and limb ache and aiding nature to stay well. The Kansas City Star quotes a humorous airline of a man named Gap Johnson from Rumpus Ridge, recounting a breakfast scene where his baby Rowdy swallowed a quarter and the father jokes about the incident.
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Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Morpheus
Kansas City Star
Vacation chat and advice on high cost of living
A light exchange about having just finished a vacation leads to a remark that following others advice could lessen the sting of the high cost of living. The dialogue reflects a personal view on rest and financial strain.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
An elderly woman from Durand Wisconsin and a Massachusetts resident share testimonials praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. The ad lists symptoms such as hot flashes suffocation headaches and dizziness and urges middle aged women to heed these signs.
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Durand, Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Ripeway
Durand
Wis
Massachusetts
Blackstone
Mass
Lydia E. Pickham
Pierre Cournoyer
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Castor
Aix Sema
Frochelle
Sir Centaur
BNEW
York
Castoria
Capudine
Wintersmiths
Grange
A. B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman, Tex
Cutter
Lboratory
Berksley
Lavallie
Adre
Station D
New Orleans
Houston
Thacher
Thacher Medicine CO
Chattanooga
Tenn
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