Farmer 1 Appointed 10 Railroad Office
W. P. Young, a practical farmer, chosen as special agricultural for multiple railroads, studies fertilizers at A. and M. College and will travel to Georgia to observe fertilizer impact. He will visit Texas farmers to discuss fertilization in cotton fruit potato and tobacco belts. An accident injured Anderson eye with a whip crack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Young
Houston
Texas Central
Texas
New Orleans
A. & M. College
Anderson Brother Subcontractor Injured Losing Sight
Abe Anderson of the Anderson brothers subcontractors in Williamson county good roads work was injured Saturday afternoon in Taylor Texas losing sight in one eye. The unusual accident occurred in the precinct and drew local medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Tex
Abe Anderson
Anderson Brothers
Williamson County
Good board like mother's at the Jefferson
A local dining notice describes a "Good board like mother's" option available at the Jefferson located on 442 Soledad Street. The brief confirms a homey hospitality theme and a casual eatery setting for visitors.
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Mother's
The
Jefferson
Soledad Street
Photographers to Capture Wharton Potato Fields
Harry Redan and H P Attwater travel to Wharton to photograph potato fields growth methods digging and shipment prep. Images will become stereopticon slides for potato lectures distributed by Harriman lines promoting southwest crops and climate to northern and eastern audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Redan
Sunset-Central Lines
H. P. Attwater
Wharton
Harriman Lines
Militia Officers Learn Little at Maneuver Camp
The article critiques the deployment of militia officers to a maneuver division at Leon Springs and Fort Sam Houston, arguing most gained little practical learning. It notes only about 40 percent had any exposure to the division, complains of interservice tensions with the regular army, and cautions that the effort likely harmed national defense by provoking criticism rather than improving efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Schreiner
Litia
Leon Springs
National Guard
Fort Sam Houston
National
Midshipmen to Wed After Graduation at Annapolis
Four graduates of the naval academy plan marriages shortly after earning commissions on June 2. Midshipman Oliver B. Wolford of Nevada weds Miss Ethel B. Martin of Annapolis on June 8. Also named are Theodore Starr King of California, Bierne Saunders Bullard of Wisconsin, and Harry R. Bogusch of Texas. The Navy opposed marriages, citing insufficient midshipman salaries to support a wife during and after training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Navy Department
Naval Academy
Oliver BE. Wolford
Nevada
Ethel B. Martin
Theodore Starr King
California
Bierne Saunders Bullard
Wisconsin
Harry R. Bogusch
Texas
Mr. Bob to be staged by local clubs this week
The second high school play of the season, Mr. Bob, will be presented by seven cast members from the Shakespeare club and the Ciceronian Literary society. Miss Faye Nickerson directs with two clubs handling all staging and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bob
Shakespeare Club
Ciceronian Literary Society
Beta Tau Zeta Sorority
Phil Thompson
Faye Nickerson
Sam Chapman
Floyd Taylor
Rique Regan
Dorothy Guenther
Gertrude Dowden
Madge Pryor
Philip Royson
Edwin Maracheau
Bert Brown
Benson & Benson
Edgar Starcke
Jenkins
Rebecca
James Willingham
Rebecca Luke
Fees Clark
Katherine Rogers
Katherine Copeland
Marion Bryant
Katherine
Margaret Haile
Patty
Elizabeth Guenther
Largest Anaconda Captured Arrives at Bronx Zoo
The largest anaconda ever captured is now in a Bronx zoo glass house. Named Big Annie, the 20 foot long, 300 pound snake arrived from Trinidad and was captured by R. R. Mole, a Trinidad editor. The snake has a three foot waist measurement and joins other specimens at the gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Bronx ‘Zoological Gardens
Trinidad
Annie
R. R. Mole
Zoological Gardens
Wake of George Schlenker Prompts Buried Wine Vault
Buffalo, May 22. Watchers at the wake of George Schlenker, a wealthy brewer, will drink wine he provided for this event thirty years ago. Schlenker died in a late night automobile accident when his car left the road. Before the crash he spoke of the wine for his wake and a cask was buried in a cement vault in his yard for later opening by his family.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
George Schlenker
Schlenker
No Cause for Worry Over Fort Sam Purchasing Point
Congressman Slayden and Senator Bailey received assurances from the war department that purchasing methods and the San Antonio agency will not be altered. A pending bill would require army supplies to be bought only at division points, risking San Antonio’s large Texas business with the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Slayden
Joseph W. Bailey
Jake Wolf
Chamber of Commerce
Santonio
Fort Sam Houston
War Department
San Antonio
Congress
Department of Texas
Two Men Die In Affray At Little Falls New Jersey
In Paterson New Jersey on May 22 two men were killed after a revolver battle between farmer Frank Costello and picnickers near his home in Little Falls. Fifty shots fired. Dorsey was shot through the heart. The picnickers planned revolver practice against Costello's house and refused to leave when he ordered them off.
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Associated Press
Paterson
N. J
Little Falls
Frank Costello
Frank Dorsey
Costello
Boys Fall Seventy Feet In Palisades Wager
Two youths Harry Perry and Leslie Reardon fell seventy feet while climbing the Palisades above the Hudson in Yonkers New York on a wager. Perry sustained a fractured skull a broken arm and internal injuries while Reardon suffered unknown injuries.
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Associated Press
Yonkers
N. Y
Harry Perry
Leslie Reardon
Palisades
Hudson
Perry
Canada to Build Navy at Home
Canada announces home built navy with no American steel or machinery. Bidders named soon for four cruisers and six destroyers. Hulls engines and boilers to be built in a Canadian shipyard with materials and equipment sourced in Canada when possible and in all cases within the British empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ottawa
Canada
Gould Heads Merger To Form Virginia Utility Trust
In New York on May 22 statements indicate a $32 million consolidation of light, power and traction interests in Virginia. The Virginia Railway and Power Company and the Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company are to merge, with Frank J. Gould named as the dominant influence in the proposed merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Virginia
Virginia Railway and Power Company
Norfolk & Portsmouth Traction Company
Frank J. Gould
Large Class Confirmed in Taylor Parish
Bishop N. A. Gallagher of the Galveston diocese conducted confirmation services for a large class at St. Marys Catholic church in Taylor yesterday morning at 10 o clock.
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Taylor, Tex
N. A. Gallagher
Galveston Diocese
St. Mary’s Catholic Church of
Taylor
Contagious Blood Poison cure advertised by S S S
An old advertisement describes Contagious Blood Poison as a dangerous infectious disease. It claims S S S purifies blood and cures the poison with no return of symptoms, promising home treatment guidance and medical advice, with sale through drug stores.
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S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Socialists warn on vocational training nationwide
Professors from Wellesley College and socialist organizer Lena Merrill Lewis criticized vocational training. They argued the system trains workers for capitalist efficiency and blocks social advancement. They cited sewing machine instruction as an example likely to fade, like the spinning wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
L. W. Cowes
Wellesley College
Lena Merrill Lewis
National Socialist
California
Soothing remedy for teething mothers and children
Rest and health to mother and child. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup used for over sixty years by millions of mothers for teething. Soothes the child, relieves pain, calms fussiness, and is marketed as absolutely harmless.
Swedish German Treaty Signals Swedish Tariff Boost
Berlin reports a newly concluded commercial treaty with Sweden, giving Sweden higher duties on manufactured goods by 20 to 30 percent. Germany foresees less leverage due to prior concessions, while a clause blocks Sweden’s proposed iron ore export tax. German manufacturers note Sweden’s ore exports total about $12 million annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sweden
Germany
Ermany
Dandelion Pest Emerges as New Jersey Concern
Orange New Jersey May 22 Associated Press reports a new pest the dandelion has caused about 100000 dollars in lawn damage in the northern region this fortnight. Experts cite an unknown natural enemy being absent this year while science offers sulphate of iron in water as an artificial control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
N. J
New Jersey
Prohibition Meetings Planned By Local WCTU
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Travis Park Methodist Church with about 350 attendees. Plans were made to organize a strong anti alcohol campaign for the July elections and committees on education and organization will meet at Harmony Hall this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Travis Park Methodist Church
Harmony Hall
South Heights Methodist Church
A. R. Byrd
Wquor
G. Waterhouse
A. G. Irons
J. H. Groseclose
T. W. Neal
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Moenrons Ree
Amrriga
Saps Dhere i
Western Union Telegraph Company
America
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph CO
Farmer
Ae Wianet-Denut Etaen
Anderson
Austin
Sunset Lines
Ayer
Central Central Trust Building
Commerce and
Havarro Sts
S Oe Ee Acta
Alexander Joi
R. BR. Russell
B. G. E Asses Ppos
Alfred Drerer
M. Baumblett
John J. Stevens
Atlee B. Ayres
Charles Schreiner
Otto Koehler Karnes
Treseurer
John W. Wearen
M. W. Terrell
Adolph Wagner
West Texas Bank & Trust CO
Tll
Hicks Building
State Banking. & Trust Company
A Antonio
Guaranty Fund Bank
Maverick-Glarke Litho Oo
F. Groos & Co
Bankers
Steves & Sons
Photo de Mone
Bob
Club
Eeat ‘High School
A. Collman
Main Ave
U. Co, V
Albert Sidney Johnston
United Confederate Veterans
Woodmen Hall
M. L. Roark
F. F. Collins
Sabine River
Godfrey Peterson
Walter Thomas Pope
Anaconda
Bronx Zoo
Uncle Sam
Hudson River
Bebles & Boelhauwe, Architects
West Commerce Street
Gould Heads
T. W. Lee
Box
Savannah
H.L. Meyers
Clinton St
Newark
Dandelign
Pro Campaign
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Losoya Hotel
Losoya Street
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