Tallow weed fattens Texas cattle amid heavy rains
Colonel Ike T. Pryor predicts the best beef season in this Texas section due to a profuse tallow weed crop spurred by rains. Cattle may fatten at three pounds daily on the weed, with marble firmness meat and strong retail price outlook despite potential Argentine and Australian beef imports. Pryor notes risk from excessive rains in eastern gulf coast areas and mentions his appearance in 37th District Court over Mrs. Stafford's will contest.
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Texas
Ike T. Pryor
Colonel Pryor
Nueces Valley
Eagle Pass
Gulf
Gulf Coast
Gulf Coast Territory
Houston
Brazoria County
Thirty-seventh District
Pryor
Sarah E. Stafford
Rain Pleases Cattlemen as Winter Range Improves
Ed C. Lasater reports range conditions have improved for cattle at winter grazing. He notes fewer complaints in game quarters though issues persist as weather affects feeding and movement.
Don’t Be Misled by Lung Trouble Claims
A vintage ad-like notice promotes Eckman’s Alterative for throat and lung ailments. It cites a testimonial from Mary Korhamer about recovery from bronchitis and congested lungs after using the product, and claims years of proven efficacy with no narcotics. It urges readers to write Eckman Laboratory for a recovery booklet.
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Eckman
Seventh Ave
New York
Agugust
St. Francis’ Hospital
Father Stark
Mary Korhamer
Eckman Laboratory
Philadel Pa
Cattle interests buoyed by rains in preview of winter
Ed C. Lasater of Falfurrias reports normal rainfall for this time of year and says the range is in splendid condition. He expects copious rains to ensure good grass and fat cattle for the winter, noting no protest from cattlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed C. Lasater
Falfurrias
Lasater
Mr. Lasater
State Treasurer calls for Confederate pension warrants
State Treasurer J. M. Edwards announced a call for all Confederate pension warrants numbers 1 to 3137 dated November 30 to be paid on presentation. Only 32940.82 has been received since September 1 the start of the new pension law with a 5 cent tax. Edwards expects sufficient funds by January 1 to cover warrants issued for the quarter ending November 30 and all warrants prior to September 1 will be paid on presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
J. M. Edwards
Treasury Department
Confederate Pension Fund
Edwards
School Apportionment Set at 75 Cents for December
In Austin Texas on December 2 1927 state superintendent W F Doughty announced a December school apportionment of 75 cents. This brings the year to 1.25 dollars of the seven dollar annual appropriation, matching last year. The current month’s apportionment totals 785027.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
W. F. Doughty
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
North Pacific Arrives With 220000 Bushels of Corn
The steamship North Pacific docked today from Buenos Aires bringing 220000 bushels of shelled corn. It marks the third corn cargo since the new tariff law took effect. The corn is consigned to a Wichita Falls, Texas firm.
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Galveston
Tex
North Pacific
Buenos Aires
Wichita Falls
Day in Congress and legislative notes
The Senate declined to vote on the administration currency bill on December 20 and recessed to join the House for President Wilsons annual message. In the House President Wilson read the message at 1 o'clock before a joint session.
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Senate
House
Wilson
Clayton
Judiciary Committee
Padgett
McKellar
Memphis
Lloyd
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Mississippi
Hannibal
Hayes
One Mile Track Planned for City in San Antonio
San Antonio plans a one mile paved automobile speedway to open the 1914 racing season. John W. Warren stated at the San Antonio Automobile Club luncheon that the track would be banked to permit speeds of 100 mph or more. louis Disbrow and other speedmen praised the project and noted potential international meets with foreign drivers and Indianapolis entrants. Speaks included Ralph DePalma, Dr. W. A. Hering, Edwin Wicks, U. N. Smith, Dr. Frederick J. Fielding, George Mason and E. V. Rickenbacher.
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San Antonio
John W. Warren
Louis Disbrow
Case Squad
Indianapolis
Ralph DePalma
W. A. Hering
Edwin Wicks
U. N. Smith
Frederick J. Fielding
George Mason
E. V. Rickenbacher
Mason
Dance Casino Tall Tonight by Kohr and Mc Collum
Entertainment notice announces a dance casino event this evening headlined by Mr Kohr and Mrs Mc Collum. The advertisement highlights music and venue details with a time frame and entry information.
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Mr. Kohr
Mrs. McCollum
Tall
Carr to inspect diamonds for new baseball school in San Antonio
Carr of Kansas City president of the Carr Baseball School plans to inspect progress on ten diamonds at Hot Wells for 1914 spring training. He has worked to bring major league teams to San Antonio, offering free individual diamonds for training and pushing the $50,000 Chamber of Commerce bonus. Henry Hennecke directs diamond preparations, hindered recently by heavy rains.
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Chamber of Commerce
Carr
Henry Hennecke
Training scheme unfolds with baseball school and diamond work
The plan includes twenty diamonds for spring workouts. Mr Carr will operate a baseball training school with four corps of players to instruct in all aspects of the game.
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Carr
Girl Held Guilty in Serious Incident at Crowley
Dora Murff an 18 year old girl was found guilty of the serious case in Crowley Louisiana for fatally wounding her sweetheart J M Delhaye with a public safety item during a ride. Her stepfather James S Duvall was also found guilty of the serious case without capital punishment while her half brother Allie Duvall was freed. Sentencing set for December 15.
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Crowley
Dora Murff
J. M. Delhaye
Delhaye
Jamess. Duvall
Allie Duvall
Duvalls
Dethaye
Miss Murff
James Duvall
Kansas City Plans Direct Egg Delivery From Country Merchants
Kansas City consumers may buy eggs direct from 300 country merchants in Missouri and Nebraska under a plan announced by Mrs. Willard Q. Church of the Kansas City Housewives' League. Eggs would cost about 30 cents a dozen plus 2 cents for express and container costs, saving roughly 11 cents a dozen versus existing prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Willard Q. Church
Kansas City Housewives’League
Bee predicts more humane legislation in Texas
Carlos Bee predicts the next Texas Legislature will ban night work for women and limit hours for all workers, set a minimum wage, and curb child labor. He cites his factory law and thanks donors in a letter to The Light, urging education, teacher salaries, and equality of opportunity as progress.
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Texas
Carlos Bee
Bee
the Light
Joske Bros
Wolfson's
Edwards Millinery Company
Kress
San Antonio Reports Low Crime, Says Chief Lancaster
San Antonio has had less crime in the last three months than any major city south of St. Louis, according to Police Chief Lancaster. He notes fewer shootings burglaries and hold ups than in years, despite the winter period.
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Lanent
Antonio
Texas
Louis
St. Safe
Lian
Tion
Deevery
Lowther
San Antonio
St. Louis
Lancaster
Multiple Obituaries and Death Notices From Local Ledger
A garbled OCR passage lists several individuals and death notices. Cary Connolly 26 dies after illness with funeral arrangements pending and survivors including brothers John Connolly and family. Babcock 60 dies in Mason City area with funeral prep and Mason City undertaker. Perkins T W years old dies in San Antonio with service scheduled and surviving relatives including widow and multiple children.
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless liver tonic. It claims the product helps biliousness and digestion, naming Dodson's Liver Tone sold at Fischer's Drug Store with a money back guarantee if it fails to satisfy.
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Dodson
Fischer's Drug Store
Le Gette Wade Cadwell Le Gette Dies in San Antonio
Wade Cadwell Le Gette, 37, died at his residence 219 East Washington Place Tuesday morning. native of Mississippi from St. Louis, longtime A B Frank Company employee. Survived by his widow and Mrs. Mra dD Buie of Crystal Springs Mississippi. Funeral at 10 tomorrow from family home, burial at City Cemetery No 4. Body prepared by Pearce Robinson Undertaking Company and sent to Crystal Springs Wednesday night with his widow.
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Babcock
Farabcock
Lson City
Wil- N. Y
Beef Scott
Antonio
Edward
George Mdaugh
Babcoc
Mason
Riebe
Mason City
Idow
Legette
Wade Cadwell
East
Washington Place
Mississippi
San Antonio
St. Louis
A. B. Frank Company
Mra. Dd. B. Buie
Crystal Springs
Miss
Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Company
State bans investment firms from school district deposits
The Texas Department of Insurance and Banking ruled that investment, loan, and similar firms cannot serve as depositories for school districts or receive deposit certificates. They lack authorization for that banking function, and if they continue the practice, their charters may be forfeited.
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Austin
Tex
Department of Insurance and Banking
Texas
Collier
Rate Schedule Filed by Texas Employers Association
Homer R. Mitchell of Dallas filed in the Department of Insurance the association’s rate schedule for employer’s compensation. The filing shows an average 85 percent lower rate than the prior twelve-company rates, with a protest period allowed. In a separate note, Langwies on the Chur Arosa line advances a record reinforced concrete arch bridge with a 160 foot rise and 830 foot span.
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Austin
Tex
Homer R. Mitchell
Dallas
Texas Employer's Insurance Association
Department of Insurance and Banking
Employer’ Compensation Act
Mitchell
Commissioner of Insurance
Langwiez
Chur Arosa
City to invite bids from banks for depository deposits
City council plans to solicit bids from banks to manage 5 1/2 million dollars in bond and sinking fund money with multiple installments and call loans expected. Mayor Brown says deposits will be sought for regular payments with a fiscal agent chosen by bid, aiming for best interest offers and spirited competition.
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Brown
Finance Committee
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