Only Half A Cotton Crop In This State
Houston Texas September F A Calvin general manager of the cotton company of the Farmers union reports a discouraging outlook for the crop after touring the state via cars. He claims only half of a normal crop will be produced this season with scant hope of improvement in Williamson Bastrop Brownwood and North Texas. Farmers hold most cotton for fixed prices while selling some at current levels. Also advertised are lumber shingles hardware and paints from Ed Steves & Sons.
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Houston
Tex
Sept
F. A. Calvin
Farmers’ Union
Calvin
Williamson
Bastrop Eoundea
North Texas
Steves & Sons
Cotton receipts lag behind last season in Ballinger
Special to The Light from Ballinger Texas dated September 6 reports that Ballinger shipments of cotton last season were about forty thousand bales. This season prospects suggest receipts may fall to about fifteen thousand, well below half the prior total.
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Ballinger
Tex
Miousand
Whistling Piano Patent Claimed by Rev James Early
Richmond reports Rev James G Early and a young African American inventor have secured a patent for an eight note whistling piano of his design. The instrument features seven keyboard arrangements and claims to render the most difficult notes clearly. Early has been approached by a wealthy man with an offer for the patent rights and hopes to form a stock company with prominent financiers to market the invention.
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Richmond
James G. Early
Young Negro
Early
Health Board Seeks Action Amid Milk Scare
The board of health met to review city reports on milk quality and sanitation. Dr Barnitz said action is hindered by limited powers though progress is hoped. Dr Stout’s August milk samples totaled 84 from various districts and the board will state findings soon.
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Board of Health
Barnitz
B. F. Stout
Stout
Mueller
Steward Hofman
City Hospital
S. Burg
Withers
FT. G. Montresg
Houston
Nueva Street
San Pedro
Salinas
Arsenal
Max
William Heipel
Herpel
L. Riley
Celebration League Bars Gambling At Mexican Independence Fest
A meeting of the Celebration League at Unio Call decided to ban lottery wheels roulette and other gaming devices from September 15 to 17 at Electric Park. The three day program features songs dances and speeches with a sunrise Independence Day salute and evening dancing. EF Sanchez presided with J Canamar T J Newton and others speaking.
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Ata
Unio Call
Mexico
Sanchez
Hla
Mlactrie Park
Younrs
F. N. Sanchez
League
J. Canamar
T. J. Newton
Maoxican i
R. M. Brando
G. A. Tavies
Harry Hertzberg
Barrera, Jr
Ira Hirehoville
Guil- Jen
Eneale
C P Diaz En fete Mexican Regiment Prepares Parade
C P Diaz en fete with regimental band and infantry unit. cavalry regiment to depart from Monterey in a few days to join the celebration. participation described as a festive display.
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C. P. Dias
Mex
Apt
Monterey
Anthon Iowa Woman Credits Pink Pills for Health Recovery
Mrs Stella Livermore of Anthon Iowa describes six years of ill health with dizziness blurred vision swollen aching limbs and severe headaches She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restored strength weight gain and full recovery She notes the pills aid anemia rheumatism and nervous symptoms and offers a free pamphlet Plain Talks to Women by request from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Acenectady NY
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Iowa
Stella Livermore
Anthon
Medicing
Ariggisi
Dr. Williams
Willams
Dr. Wilms Meatdino Co
Achenectady
N.Y
Chewing Gum Habit Causes Girl's Death
Elizabeth Goodwin, 21, of 182% Thomas Street, died at Samaritan Hospital from lockjaw after a lifelong chewing gum habit. Her fiancé, who planned marriage next month, stood by her bed as medical efforts failed.
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Philadelphia
Elizabeth Goodwin
Ton Street
Samaritan Hospital
Lockjaw
Misa Goodwin
Imahla
No Trace of Girl Missing in Monterey Kidnap Case
Monterey Mexico September 4 still no trace of 14 year old child kidnapped several days ago. Her mother and aster are distraught with sorrow. All efforts of the police have been fruitless in running down the young kidnapper.
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Monterey
Mex
Tracy
Apo
Aster
Sreg
Piri'a
Bond issue Carried at Nixon Texas schoolhouse vote
Nixon independent school district carried a $10,000 bond issue for a new schoolhouse by a strong majority. Forty votes favored the measure and four opposed. Other Texas items report a fatality near Stockdale by a fire caused by a can of oil, a man attacked by a bull, a girl killed by a pony, several injuries from moving trains, a synod adjournment in Galveston, and a fire in Tallay with multiple buildings damaged due to water scarcity.
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Nixon
Tex
Nixon Independent School District
Tallay
Bay
Dallay
Wix
J. G. Mills
Murcine
Election push intensifies as rivals rally supporters
Fragmentary text shows election underway with rival speakers on the field. Mentions malaria tonic and health claims tied to a local brand, reflecting a noisy campaign and public health messaging amid ongoing political activity. Strong entities include unnamed factions and a health product.
Somnambulist Causes Severe Injury Near Temple
Waco Texas September 62 Jon W Taylor a renowned attorney was seriously injured late morning when a sleeper walling off the year end of a sleeper caused a somnambulistic accident a few miles north of Temple. He suffered a head wound a broken jaw and possible internal injuries and was brought to Waco in precarious condition.
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Waco
Texas
Jon W. Taylor
Temple
Woon
Burial permits list several local deaths by Sept dates
Meteo Rodriguez aged 77 died September in county hospital. John ett Willingham aged 1 year died December at 1722 Movicray street. Armand Lloyd Johnson aged 5 years died September 4 of laryngeal diphtheria at 222 West Gray Place. John Kite aged 60 died September 4 of apoplexy at 107 Aransug shreat. Mrs Elizabeth Crane Labban aged 76 died September 5 senility at 317 Madison street Interment at Anchor Masonic cemetery. Toseah Onawski aged 24 died September 4 cerebral hemorrhage at 4th Nevada street. Joe Tathake aged 4% died September 4 at Sant Rosa hospital. Interment at St Joseph cemetery.
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Meteo Rodriguez
County
John Ett Willingham
Movicray Street
Armand Lloyd Johnson
Yuirs
West Gray Place
Odd Fellows
John Kite
Wizabeth Crane Labban
Madison Street
Interroyal Anchor Masonic Cemetery
Toseah Onawski
Nevada Street
Michaels
Joe Tathake
Sant Rosa Hospital
St. Joseph Cemetery
Court case over wool card in wood sale dispute
Burnden of Mission Wood and Coal faces a police court charge after C A Baird filed an ordinary against him for selling a card of wool deficient in measurement. The case, set for September 12, centers on a $6.00 wood card delivered to Baird, who says one third was missing and the company offered a refund or replacement. The matter involves weights and measures and an inspector, with questions about enforceability of the city ordinance.
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WN. Burnden
Mission Wood and Coal Company
C. A. Baird
Jan Braden
Durnden
Baird
Mission Wood
Mission Company
Deléphonad
Thaese
No Strike in Mexico Halts Textile Union Split
Puebla Sept. 6 A broad textile strike in Puebla’s districts ends with the union ranks showing dispersion. Most workers are on the job across districts, with only a few reluctant to return, signaling a rapid revival of production and limited coordination among unions.
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Puebla
Mex
Jien Hig
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