Texas banker sees favorable outlook for 5 million bale cotton crop
Dr. E P Wilmot president of the Austin National Bank returns from an Eastern trip and says Texas faces a very favorable outlook for a 5 million bale cotton crop. He supports Treasurer McAdoo's plan to loan the South 50 million dollars but says Texas has ample cash in banks, so the loan is not needed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
E. P. Wilmot
Austin National Bank
Texas
McAdoo
Corpus Christi Prepares Welcome for Bering Cup Tourists
Corpus Christi autoists prepare to entertain Bering Cup contestants traveling from Houston to Corpus via Giddings Brenham Austin and San Antonio. They are due to reach the Nueces river west of the city August 27 where 50 local cars will meet them. Citizens escort visitors to the Commercial Club for a Dutch luncheon and smoker with Corpus Christi Band music. Louis C Wells president Nueces County Highway League calls a special meeting next Monday to finalize arrangements.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Houston
Corpus
Giddings
Brenham
Austin
San Antonio
Nueces River
Automobile Club
Highway League
Commercial Club
Louis C. Wells
Nueées County Highway League
League
The Summer Girl vs The Summer Woman Health Debate
The piece contrasts two phrases with differing implications of vitality. It argues that the tired summer woman suffers from kidney trouble, not female illness, and promotes Foley Kidney Puls as a direct aid, endorsed by Fischer Drug Co.
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Fischer Drug Co
Adv
Death of Erie railroad veteran Thomas R Teillott at 89
Thomas R Teillott a Civil War era Erie power train conductor and long time railroad man died in Schenectady at 89. He served for 20 years on the Erie and later worked on Ontario and Midland and the Pittsburg Lake Erie and New Castle line. He was a second cousin of Henry Flagler and Ezra Cornell and leaves a widow and a son.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Thomas R. Teillott
Erie Railroad
Erie
Ontario & Midland
Pittsburg, Lake Erie
New Castle
Henry Flagler
Florida
Ezra Cornell
Cornell University
Fredericksburg to Get Rail Link Awakening Old German Town
After a 67 year sleep Fredericksburg in Gillespie County will be connected to the rail network by September 1. Residents recall a lawless-free past with a pensioner town marshal and rusted jail hinges while older settlers resisted change and younger citizens pressed for growth and investment. The $50,000 railroad bonus was raised in three days, and locals anticipate a shift as new people and commerce arrive.
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Fredericksburg
Pedernales
Prince Solms
The
John O. Meusebach
Frederick the Great
King
Prussia
Rocky Mountain
Gillespie County
Eckhardt Named By Governor To Deaf Institute Board
Robert J. Eckhardt of Taylor was appointed by the governor to the board of managers of the Deaf and Dumb Institute in Austin. He fills the vacancy offered to W. H. Richardson Jr. of Austin, who declined due to business ties with the institution.
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Eckhardt
Austin
Tex
Robert J. Eckhardt
Taylor
The
Deaf and Dump Institute
W. H. Richardson Jr
Cure of eczema by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Thomasville Alabama man Geo C Crook describes years of itching eruption on hands and feet and reports a complete cure after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He shares washing with soap and nightly ointment application and notes Cuticura’s broad skin benefits and free sample offer.
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Thomasville
Ala
Geo. C
Crook
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Daniels seeks more ambitious Navy warrant officers
Secretary Daniels issues a circular to spur ambition among Navy warrant officers The move liberalizes exam rules allowing repeat attempts until qualified and aims to fill the annual quota of 12 promotions to ensigns to strengthen the service and navy.
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Washington, D. C
United States Navy
Daniels
Naval Establishment
Ancient mammal fossil found near Farmington New Mexico
Prof Henry Fairfield Osborn and the American Museum party announce the discovery of the continent's oldest fossil mammal skeleton in the Kimbetoh draw near Pueblo Bonito. The herbivorous specimen is about half the size of a wolf, with three skulls found including a large carnivorous type.
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Durango
Colo
Henry Fairfield Osborn
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Farmington
N. Y
Kimbetoh
Pueblo Bonito
Walter Granger
Osborn
Watermelon dispute triggers double lynching in Oklahoma
In Ardmore and Pauls Valley Oklahoma, two Black men Sanders Franklin and Henry Ralston were taken from officers and hanged from nearby trees while being transported for trial over killings linked to a price dispute and a watermelons patch. India exports about one million pounds of fish maws and shark fins annually to oriental markets for edible use.
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Ardmore
Okla
Paul's Valley
Sanders Franklin
Henry Ralston
Franklin
Ralston
India
Texas House Passes Blue Sky Bill Amid Assembly Action
Texas Governor Colquitt rejects an extra session while the House advances the Williams blue sky bill to engrossment. Cain and Oliver win senate seats as James E. Kauffman’s replacement contest ends 14 to 13. Senate to address Darwin Wiley and other measures while liquor reform, notaries, and building societies face action.
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Oliver
House
Lewelling
Daniels
Secretary of State
Senate
Ihouse
Allison
Warehouse bill set after decisive house debate in Austin
In Austin on August 14 the Texas House set the bonded warehouse bill as a special order for tomorrow at 10 am after a brief clash led by Louis J. Wortham. Wortham charged that the redisrticting measure serves political spoils. Bills by Fields McGill Campbell Tillotson Ratliff Penry advance on various topics.
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Austin
Tex
Louis J. Wortham
Wortham
Fields
Long and Loan Department
McGill and
Campbell
J. J. Cain
Galveston Bay
Tillotson
Highway Commission
Ratliff
Fire Insurance Commission
Hornby
Lane
Secret Service Department
Senate
Texas
Penry Hill
Building and Loan Association
Warren bills pass in Senate as session winds down
The Warren penitentiary bill replacing the Humphrey House bill passed the Senate and awaits free conference. A school for training juveniles at Gatesville also cleared. Other favored items include highway commissioner, UT system, and mineral development on public lands measures. Several bills introduced by Terrell and Collins were noted as advancing. The Morrow bill remains under consideration with a possible night session.
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House
C. EK. Lane
Morrow
Senate
Representative Hill
Templeton
Brelsford
Rogers
Wise
Cox
Delta
Reedy
Department of Insurance
Texas
Austin
Tex
Warren Penitentiary
Humphrey House
Henry
Wichita
Gatesville
Warren University of Texas
Terrell Et al
Legislature Likely To Pass Few Governor Measures
Austin August 14 The legislature expects to pass only a few of the governor’s mass of new measures in the remaining session days. Most members will back the key laws and local bills while major action hinges on free conference committees.
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Austin
Tex
Shock of Pet's Death Fatal
In Indianapolis on August 14 Mrs. P Barrett age 72 died after she learned her poodle was killed by an angry pedestrian. The incident left her stunned and she collapsed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
P. Barrett
Lost baby found in Oklahoma mountains
Oran Trammell three years old was missing for 36 hours in the Kia machi range. James Payne tracked the boy for 20 miles, carried him on his back two mountains, and found him at night. He refused a $500 reward offered by the father.
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Muskogee
Okla
Oran Trammell
Kiamachi
James Payne
Wilds
Payne
J. T. Trammell
Ruby Thomson
Oklahoma Pipe Line Company
Woods Station
Eagle
Body Found in Galveston Work Car
The dead man, likely Harry Beattie of Memphis Tennessee, was found in a western Galveston railway work car with a crushed head from a heavy bar. He, about 23, had permission to sleep there for days and a Memphis address for Mrs. F A Jenkins was found nearby. A companion who shared the car vanished early today as police search for him.
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Galveston
Ten
Harry Beattie
Memphis
Tenn
F. A. Jenkins
Shelby Street
Hay Fever and Asthma Relief Promised by Foley Honey and Tar
An advertisement claims Foley Honey and Tar Compound greatly eases hay fever and asthma discomfort. It is said to soothe the mucus membranes and relieve throat and airway tickling and gasping sensations. Fischer Drug Co. (Adv.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fischer Drug Co
Adv
Farmer Killed By Lightning Near Sprinkle
William Jourdan 30, a well known farmer and nephew of former County Treasurer Zack Jourdan, was struck by lightning while hauling hay on a wagon during a storm near Sprinkle in this Tex county. He died instantly yesterday afternoon.
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Austin
Tex
William Jourdan
Sprinkle
Jourdan
Zack Jourdan
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