Farmers organize for sale of produce
An organization to market farmers produce has formed and will incorporate as the Central Brokerage Company with 5000 paid-in capital. The Southwest Texas Farmers Union members led the plan to sell butter eggs chickens grains and foods from seven San Antonio area counties. A. L. Wilson presided and a next Wednesday meeting will finalize incorporation and elect directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Texas Farmers’ Union
Chamber of Commercce
Central Brokerage Company
Main Avenue
San Antonio Territory
A. L. Wilson
Floresville
Texans donate another 1000 to Wilson campaign
A. Collman of Austin sends a second thousand dollar contribution to Woodrow Wilson headquarters in New York as Colquitt meets a $3500 goal and hopes to exceed it by at least another thousand. Texans across the state are contributing quickly.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Woodrow Wilson
New York
Texas
National Committee
Five Southern Women Praise Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Letters from Virginia and other states describe women cured of female troubles by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. Authors report relief from symptoms such as hot flashes fainting spells backache and bloating after using the remedies, urging others to try them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Virginia
Elliston
RoBeRt Blankenship
Montgomery Co
New Orleans
Gaston Blondeau
Polymnia St
Wauchula
Fla
Lydia E Pinkham
Marriz Hopnot
Florida
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mary A. Hockenberry
5Th St
Newport News
Lydia H. Pinkham
W. J. Blayton
Hampton Ave
Severe Texas Rainstorms Drench Central Regions
Heavy rains across central and southern Texas eased drought but left unsettled weather. San Antonio reported 2.50 inches by 10 a.m with more ongoing, as towns from Brenham to Corpus Christi logged 1.0 to 3.2 inches. Major Buell warned more rain may come and temperatures drop as a low pressure system shifts from Canada. Road washouts totaling 2700 feet will halt traffic for about two weeks, impacting cotton transport from Aransas Pass. the Aphrodite awaits 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
Damage Report From Point Isabel After Tuesday Storm
Messengers from Point Isabel report that all buildings on Padre Island and Brazos Island were wrecked or washed away. The Brazos Island life saving station was destroyed. No lives were lost. Estimated damage around Point Isabel and nearby islands is $7000. Several fishing boats capsized and wrecked. Communications to the coast were cut and the Rio Grande railway had trouble reaching the area. Weather improved with clear skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Point Isabel
Padre Island
Brazos Island
Rio Grande Railway
Calmed Gulf Returns to Serenity at Port Aransas
After forty eight hours of heavy rain and high winds along the Texas coast, conditions eased with sun shining. Port Aransas reports calm seas and no further damage expected, though the Loomis restaurant at Cline's Pier was destroyed, estimated at $900 in losses. Aransas Harbor Terminal Railway suffered the heaviest loss from storm surge and breakers washing away the roadbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
Texas
Port Aransas
Gulf
Loomis
Cline
Aransas Harbor
Suffered tortures with eczema relived by Cuticura
A Maryland mother describes her baby’s yearlong eczema torment. After trying three doctors, CuticuraSoap and Ointment relieved the skin sores and nightly crying. The testimonial urges use of Cuticura for pimples, dandruff, and rough skin with free samples via Cuticura Boston address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
Harry Wright
Cuticura
Dept.t. Boston
Cattlemen Welcome Rain as Relief from Winter Feeds
In Southwest Texas rain ends cattle feed concerns as fields bountifully green. W T May says rain is the best relief in 15 years, promising fat cattle with low feeding costs for a strong fall market. Houston reports 24 hours of slow rain easing drought, aiding fall potatoes and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
W. T. May
Texas Cattleman
Houston
Tex
Rain Brings Benefit to Gardens and Farms in Texas
Across Texas on October 17 showers aided fall gardening and pasture grass, with farmers in Pearsall already ready to plow after most cotton is picked. Gonzales reports the first meaningful rain since June 17, ending a long dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Braunfell
Tex
Pearsall
Gonzales
Best Rain in Four Years Deluge Hits Waco
Heavy rain in Waco Texas continues for 30 hours marking the best rainfall since May 1908 with 38.5 inches total. Brazos River stage reached a record 36 feet 8 inches on May 25 1908 as streams rose and ground became thoroughly soaked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Brazos River
Water Rises Five Feet In Matagorda Gulf
Water in Matagorda Bay rose five feet as a tropical hurricane moved along the Gulf. High winds and rain followed. smaller boats were driven ashore at points, but damage was not severe. Oyster fleet vessels received storm warnings as signals were raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Lavaca
Tex
Gulf
Matagorda
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Southwest Texas Union
Chamber of Commerce
Hood
Riverside Restaurant
A. Collman
Main Ave
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West Virginia
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Nottingham
Madras
Duplex Velour Portieres
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