Dealers Opposed to Sunday Gasoline Sales in Texas
A Senate committee in Austin debates a House bill to end Sunday gasoline sales. Delegations from San Antonio Houston and San Marcos push back citing impact on 1000 workers and delayed consumption. Automobile dealers argue no urgent need and point to Detroit practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Senate Committee On
Ben Antonio
Senate Committee of Criminal Jurisprudence
Houston
San Marcos
HW. Webb
San Antonio
Senate
Fiat
Mr. Webb
Detroit
Tnclud
W. A. Williamson
B. R. Webb
H. Bryant
Leon N. Walthall
Don Fraser
T. A. Terado
Peanuts A Great Staple in Diet Says Pensacola Journal
The Pensacola Journal notes peanuts as a staple, highlighting peanut butter with about two percent protein, fats and carbohydrates totaling around 2460 calories per pound. Prices range from 16 to 50 cents per pound as described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola, Journal
Farmer hails Tanlae as miracle cure in Christine Texas
In Wagner Drug Store in San Antonio, Mr. Staley, a well known Christine farmer, praises Tanlae for his wife's recovery from malaria constipation tiredness and nerve pains. He reports eight pound weight gain, improved appetite and strength after seven to eight years of poor health, and urges others to try the medicine. Tanlae is sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Staley
Christine
Texas
Wagner
San Antonio
Tess
Tanlae
Wagner Drug Store
Meier
Taniae
Advy
Peanuts emerge as crucial farm staple in booming growth
The article notes peanut quality and price differences with peanut butter at 43 cents a pound, highlighting peanuts' protein and fat value. It traces production growth from 1899 to 1916, with county harvests rising from 516,000 to 1,245,000 and a county estimate of 2,000,000 acres. Florida’s peanut crop grows, promising expansion next year as peanuts fetch about $1 per bushel wholesale.
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Varinda
Florida
Farmers Advised To Help Each Other In Time Of Need
In Wichita Falls Texas Sept 72 Lesay Minnile Weil head of the food supply and conservation committee of the State Council of Defense urged farmers to support one another in rough conditions. He advised endorsing each other's paper where financial help is needed and coordinated relief through local districts and allied institutions to assist large acreage growers and those unable to pay or secure assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Pals
Tex
Lesay Minnile Weil
Chargvman
Food Supply and Conservation Committee
State Coonel of
Defense
Yio Faviers
Lecture Warns Teachers On Biblical Poetry At University
Dr Richard Bl Hurton, head of English, warned teachers about the poetry of the Bible during a Wednesday lecture at the university. The talk addressed how biblical poetry should be taught and understood in modern classrooms.
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Richard Bl] Hurton
Department of English
Be Somethings About Taint County Institute Lectures
Besola and the Taint County Institute host a series of lectures for teachers of the southwest. University of Minnesota official B Votinin opens with a talk on education, followed by talks from Mete FL Bott and others on high school education and school reform. The program spans Thursday, with sessions from 9:00 to 11:40 and a reception at Miss M. Etennar’s home after.
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Besola
Taint County
Sehoor
She Chentor
Une Dongle
Huron
Hecel
Jo Bt Louhitt
Hertzhor
Wneimbera
Pesgram Will Hegin
Weloek
Terghene
M. Etennar Brichenridtge
American Gun Project Redraws War Maps With New Device
The New York Security Post reports on a war map project by the American Army using the Burnsteadt Map Projector. Three units, not patented, are tested by the War Department to speed map plotting and reduce calculation errors, enabling rapid redraws of fronts and depots.
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Matterins
New York
A. H. Gumstead
Ching Cartokrapter
National Geographic Society
War Department
Omde
Irkele
Brn
Arny
Fragmentary text on math accuracy and projection systems
Incomplete OCR notes discuss scale and distance limits for projectors and projectiles. It references a National Geographic Society map making department and a Tumstead projector project. The passage is technical and unclear, with many garbled words and missing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Tre Mion Bhy
Tumstead
California Syrup of Pigs Promoted For Constipation Relief
A historical ad-like notice touts California Syrup of Pigs as a universal remedy for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, ease feverish symptoms, and promote appetite with a sweet taste. Beware counterfeit versions and seek a recent bottle from the California Syrup of Pigs Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Syrup of Pigs
Tha “Callefornix Ve Syrup Company
Fragmentary note on weapons design and wartime project details
Fragmented OCR discusses precision components, scales, plates, and tolerances for a weapon or wartime device. Mentions British and American design terms, accuracy, expansion by fraction, and projectors built for various latitudes and theaters in Europe and the Aegean region, referencing wartime fronts and future front deployments.
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Brealth
Degrars
Sevada
France
Molghien
Tnesa-Gorma
Vaile
Ishi Sea
Trentine
Port Wentworth plans new city for Savannah port works
A Baltimore firm led by Charles Longitt unveils a phased plan to build Port Wentworth City near Savannah with a white village on opposite river banks. It includes water, sewer, lighting, schools, stores, churches, parks, and a theater district, employing about 3500 workers from adjacent enterprises at the Port Wentworth Terminal.
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Port
Wentworth
Shvannah
Willkun
Inwwie & Co
New York
Boston
Charles Longitt
Landseape
Sud
Port Wentworth
Camilles
Savaiupele Atlantic
Naiway
St ¥Annak Sugar Refining Company
Atlanteuty and Payor Corporation
Cutton Compress
Nathermut
Terre Shipbilding Company
Ute Savaannt
Wirl
Altha Cotta
Alan
Rail link planned to Savannah and Milapta line
The city envisions rail connectivity by the Savannah and Milapta Railway, with river vessels plying between Savikumte and the god en route to service. Townspeople will cultivate own gardens on adjacent fertile lands, with care taken to keep expenses low and secure adequate supply.
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Savunah
Savanank
Milapta
Prisoners in Riga Held Amid War News
Prisoners captured by German forces are reported in Riga. Officials say 12.4 travel by London led to the capture of key prisoners. The Germans also report lookout activity and ongoing war measures. In Brazil, a health survey covers 7,090 people studying hookworm infection with over 84 percent infected. Dr. G. K. Strede notes widespread malaria and plans an expansive eradication campaign across Para and Minas Gerais.
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Dowke
Riga
London
Rns
Byard
Stock of Show Foundation
To de Junetro
Brazil
G. K. Strede
Minas Gerace
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