Record Cold Wave Sweeps Texas and Gulf Coast
The region endures the coldest spell since 1913 with San Antonio and Amarillo posting subfreezing lows. Temperatures dip to 22 degrees in San Antonio and near 24 in Brownsville as a nationwide cold front shifts and a potential second freeze looms for the truck and cotton belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
San Antonio
Amarillo
Tex
Gulf
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
Galveston
Houston
Calgary
Chicago
Davenport
Town
Des Moines
Edmonton
Hel
Kansas City Man Reported Killed by Mexican Bandits
Herman C. Hase, once a Kansas City resident, believed dead after an attack by Mexican bandits near Chihuahua last Monday. He was 34, a Rolla School of Mines graduate, and had ties to Kansas City before his departure.
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Hase
Kansas
First US factory for synthetic camphor opened in Philadelphia
The United States gains its first plant dedicated to producing synthetic camphor, established in Philadelphia, marking a milestone in domestic chemical manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia
Coffee and Caffeine Health Warning Commentary
The piece argues caffeine in coffee irritates nerves, speeds heart rate, disrupts digestion, and harms many drinkers over time. It notes some tolerate coffee years without obvious harm, but urges quitting coffee to safeguard health.
Instant Postum Pure Food Drink Tastes Like Java Coffee
Instant Postum is described as a pure food beverage made from wheat with a touch of molasses that mimics the flavor of mild high grade Java coffee without any drugs or harmful substances.
Southwest Cold Snap Brings Subzero Temps and Loss Fears
The Southwest faced its coldest weather in years with subzero readings across the region. One man, John Cook, 68, died of exposure in St. Joseph, Missouri. Dodge City, Kansas hit 14 below zero. railroads used snow plows to maintain schedules and schools closed. Charities appealed for funds as hundreds sought shelter and meals.
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Kansas City
Southwest
John Cook
St. Joseph
Kansas
Dodge City
Midland College
Atchison
Missouri
Oklahoma
Iowa
Nebraska
Weather Bureau
Severe Cold Wave Follows Texas Storm Northward Spread
A major cold wave from a Texas storm spreads toward the lake region and Atlantic coast. Record lows are seen in the west while unusually warm readings occur in the south and lower lake region. Rain and snow are forecast nationwide with fair weather by Friday except New England. Storm warnings stretch from Eastport Maine to Jacksonville Florida and Gulf coast from Rockwell Florida to Brownsville Texas as the system moves northeast from Georgian Bay.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Lake Region
Atlantic Coast
Canada
Ohio Valley
Lower
Weather Bureau
New England
Eastport
Jacksonville
Fla
Gulf Coast
Rockwell
Brownsville
Tex
Georgian Bay
Severe Midwest Storm Brings Deep Freeze And Travel Chaos
A winter storm raged across Illinois Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska North Dakota Minnesota and Wisconsin with frigid air from the Canadian Northwest. Reports say St Paul 33 below zero Hannah N D 53 below Des Moines 22 below and Prince Albert 58 below. Rail service across the region slowed with many trains abandoned and communications largely down while Chicago area temperatures fell to the zero mark.
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Ena
Moorhead
Minn
North Platte
Neb
Prince Albert
Sask
Rapid City
St. Paul
Swift Current
Wichita
Williston
Winnipeg
Washington
Montana
Northwest
Chicago
Middle West
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Canadian
Hannah
N. D
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Weather Bureau
Municipal
Dawes Hotel
Severe cold grips St Paul at early hour
St Paul reports biting cold as the thermometer registered 28 above zero early in the day. Residents brace for continued frigid conditions with wind chills pushing lower.
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St. Paul
Emerson Angelus Piano Sells For 260 Dollars
A listing shows an Emerson Angelus piano priced at 260 dollars. The item appears as a bargain for buyers seeking a quality instrument.
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Emerson Angelus
Fort Worth Endures Coldest Day in Two Years
Fort Worth reports a bitter cold spell with temperatures at ten above zero and a blizzard threatening Ford Fort Worth. Cattlemen fear potential losses if the storm persists, though grass remains accessible through a thin snow and ice cover.
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Fort Worth
Tex
West Texas
Waco Sees Coldest Weather Of The Season
Waco Texas recorded the coldest weather of the season with a low at 15 degrees after a 22 degree drop from 37 degrees to start the day yesterday morning at 7 o clock.
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Waco
Tex
Terrible itching of pimples heals after Cuticura use
A reader from New Orleans reports a severe skin outbreak on the left leg with intense itching and bleeding. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment twice daily, symptoms subsided and healed within a month. Ad requests Skin Book and is addressed to Cuticura Department T in Boston.
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M. Slattery
Bourton St
New Orleans
Shoe material costs rise. boot makers warn of higher prices
New York January headlines report the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association warning at their annual convention that material price increases force shoe prices up. President A. S. Kreider said current prices cannot be maintained as leather linings and facings rise 20 to 25 percent.
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New York
Mermibers
National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
A. S. Kreider
Expect Crowd at Supper by San Antonio Merchants
More than 700 San Antonio businessmen are expected at a supper hosted by the Retail Merchants' Association at 8 oclock Thursday night in the Menger Hotel. Speeches will follow the business session on the state convention program for next June and committees will be appointed. Nic Peters will preside with talks by S B Weller W J Edgecombe Jake Wolff Arthur Storms and John B Carrington.
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San Antonio
Retail Merchants’ Association
Menger
Nic Peters
B. Weller
W. J. Edgecombe
Jake Wolff
Arthur Storms
John B. Carrington
Proposals for Finishing Chapel at Fort Sam Houston
Sealed proposals will be received here until 11 a m January 14 1916 and opened for finishing Post Chapel at Fort Sam Houston Texas. Further information on application Adv.
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Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Governor to Address Swine Breeders
Governor James E. Ferguson will attend and deliver an address at the annual swine breeders event in Austin Texas continuing the state’s agricultural fair activities and policy discussions on breeding standards and livestock.
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Austin
Tex
James E. Ferguson
Swine Breeders Meet to Open in Seguin January 18
An official visit outlines a meeting of the State Swine Breeders' Association in Seguin on January 18 followed by a trip to Corpus Christi for an address at the causeway dedication celebration on January 19.
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State
Seguin
Corpus Christi
Causeway
Inside Bath By Drinking Hot Water Promises Clear Skin
An advertisement claims daily hot water with limestone phosphate cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It asserts improved complexion and energy, urging readers to buy limestone phosphate to test its effects on health and appearance.
Chinese Rebels Routed in Series of Battles
London dispatch reports January 6 7 and 7 clashes in Tamsui Potong Yenzuwuo and Poklo districts. Rebels well supplied with arms fought until ammo ran out then bombs used. Many killed or captured including leaders. government forces recover munitions horses and pursue remaining rebels.
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London
Tamsui
Potong
Yentzuwo
Poklo
Canton
Hong Kong
Reuter
Sparks Heads Chamber of Commerce in Austin Texas
Sam Sparks former state treasurer and head of the Texas Trust Company of Austin elected president of the Austin Chamber of Commerce at the annual officers election. Other officers include TD Ek Woodward vice president S S Rosengren second vice president. New two year directors named A Goeth Nelson Davis T H Williams W A Achilles E P Wilmot H A Wroe W S Benson J W Scarborough Brown Robbins. One year directors include W J Jones H Millican KD Reed. Advisory board members Harper Kirby A J Eilers.
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Austin
Tex
Sam Sparks
Texas Trust Company of Austin
Austin Chamber of Commerce
TD. Ek. Woodward
S&s
Notable Names Listed in Local Solicitation
The passage lists individuals including John F. Butler R L Bewley W T Caswell Lynn Hunter Max Snamen Alfred Smith E H Perry B W Randolph F W Sternenberg and J H W Williams as part of a local notice or roster. The fragment provides only names with no additional context or actions attached.
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John F. Butler
R. L. Bewley
W. T. Caswell
Lynn Hunter
Max Snamen
Alfred Smith
E. H. Perry
B. W. Randolph
F. W. Sternenberg
J. H. W. Williams
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Amarilg
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Thos. Goggan & Bros
Steinway
Apollo Piano
Estey
Emerson
C. A. Smith
Tion
Booth Bros
Mason & Hamlin
Smith & Barnes
Rolls of Music
Goggan
Brewster
Price
My Willard
Goggan & Bros
Houston and
Navarro Streets
Cuticura
Dept. T
Bos
Tem
Austin Commercial
Bisura Magnage
NOA Spears CO
Baker Bros
Fort Worth, Tex
Aia
Vom
Matthews
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