Farmers organize for sale of produce
An organization formed by members of the Southwest Texas Farmers' Union will incorporate a brokerage company to market farmers produce in seven counties of the San Antonio area. A. L. Wilson presided at yesterday's Chamber of Commerce meeting, with another session planned to elect directors and finalize incorporation.
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Southwest Texas Farmers’ Union
Chamber of Commerce
Central Brokerage Company
Main Avenue
San Antonio
A. L. Wilson
Floresville
Governor Colquitt Raises Campaign Funds in Texas
Governor Colquitt sent a $1000 check to Woodrow Wilson campaign headquarters in New York as a campaign contribution. Texans across the state have donated. The national committee had urged $3500. Colquitt aims to exceed that, possibly contributing $4500. He reports rapid responses from others he has asked to donate.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Woodrow Wilson
New York
Texas
National Committee
Five Letters From Southern Women Endorse Pinkham Remedy
Virginia readers describe relief from female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. Mrs. Blankenship of Elliston, Mrs. Blondneau of New Orleans, and Mrs. Hopnot of Wauchula report bed-rest relief, energy return, and reduced symptoms. A Newport News letter by Mrs. Blayton adds monthly pain relief and doctor approval, praising the remedy's value and urging others to try it.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Virginia
Elliston
Robert Blankenship
Montgomery Co
New Orleans
GasTon Blondeau
Polymnia St
Wauchula
Fla
Lydia E Pinkham
Marriz Hopnot
Wauehula, Florida
Martinsburg
W. Va
Lydia
Newport News
W. J. Blayton
Hampton Ave
Texas Rainstorm Drenches Central and South Regions
Heavy rains swept across central and southern Texas, with San Antonio recording 2.50 inches by 10 a.m as the storm waned. Major Buell said more rainfall and unsettled weather would continue, with multiple towns reporting two to over three inches. The prolonged downpour flooded areas, washed away 2700 feet of track, and paused cotton transport along the Aransas Pass line, while the Aphrodite remained in port awaiting cargo.
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Texas
San Antonio
Weather Bureau
Gulf
Corpus Christi
Allen Buell
Brenham
Corsicana
Cuero
Kerrville
Luling
San Marcos
Temple
Waco
Waxahacie
Kopperl
Riverside
Valley Junction
Pierce
Buell
Canada
Aransas Pass
Aphrodite
Buildings Washed Away in Brownsville Island Areas
Special to The Light from Brownsville Texas reports that Padre Island and Brazos Island buildings were wrecked by Tuesday night storm. The Brazos Island life saving station was destroyed but no lives were lost. Property losses at Point Isabel and nearby islands are about $7000 with several fishing boats capsized. Communication to the point was severed and a train could not reach due to a weak trestle. The anticipated hurricane did not materialize and weather cleared.
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Brownsville
Tex
Point Isabel
Padre Island
Brazos Island
Rio Grande Railway
Steee
Calmed Gulf at Port Aransas After Severe Storm
After 48 hours of rain and high winds along the Texas coast, conditions eased at Port Aransas with the gulf calming. A 70 mph gust caused breakers to roar ashore, destroying Loomis restaurant at Cline's Pier for about 900 dollars. Aransas Harbor Terminal Railway suffered the heaviest losses from storm surge.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Texas
Port Aransas
Gulf
Loomis
Cline
Aransas Harbor
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Praised for Eczema Cure
A Maryland mother recalls her baby’s year long eczema suffering and how daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment healed the child. She notes nightly pain eased by the ointment and recommends the products for pimples, rough skin, dandruff, and hair issues.
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Freeland
Harry Wright
Cuticura
Dept.t. Boston
Cattlemen Rejoice As Rain Ends Drought on Texas Ranges
Heavy rainfall in Southwest Texas ends a long drought and shifts cattlemen from feed lots to open range. W. T. May and others say the rain promises a bountiful grass crop, cutting feed costs and stabilizing markets. In Houston, a 24 hour rain stops with forecasts of partial crop relief for potatoes and fall gardens.
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Texas
W. T. May
Texas Cattleman
Houston
Tex
Rain Helps Fall Gardens and Stock in Texas
Special to The Light reports rain in New Braunfels improves fall gardens and pasture grass relief. In Pearsall steady showers enable farmers to plow as cotton harvest finishes. Gonzales records first significant rain since June, easing drought conditions for crops and gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Braunfell
Tex
Pearsall
Rain Deluge in Waco Sets Four-Year Record
The city records its best rain in four years with 30 hours of continuous rainfall by October 17 1908. Total precipitation reaches 8.5 inches and Brazos River at the site tops 36 feet 8 inches in May 1908 as the highest level.
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Waco
Tex
Brazos River
Water Rises Five Feet in Matagorda Bay Coast
Water in Matagorda Bay rose about five feet as the gulf tropical hurricane moved past Port Lavaca Texas. High winds and rain followed with smaller boats driven ashore at several points. Ocean vessels warned and oyster fleet signals raised.
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Port Lavaca
Tex
Gulf
Matagorda
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