Farmers Institute discusses education and farm demonstrations
At the Bexar County Farmers Institute meeting held at the Business Men's club yesterday, members debated the value of the demonstration farm, soil types for cereals and vegetables, and methods to eradicate Johnson grass. They urged state funding of three expert farmers and a bill to set aside at least $10,000 for ongoing agricultural education and canvassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County Farmers’ Institute
Bussess Men's Club
Johnson Crass
Dr. Meier
F. F. Collins
Collin
Bexar County
Farmers’ Institute
L. S. Campbell
A. Sinclair
T. B. Applewhite
Collins
Hobert
T. P. Dashiel
Dan Christopher
Peruna praised by mothers as remedy for spring illnesses
The piece extols Peruna as the best friend of mothers facing spring and summer ailments in children. It claims quick relief for catarrhal symptoms, denies drug habit, and reports numerous testimonials from mothers praising its effects on stomach distress and related conditions.
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Svho
Peruna
United States
Peruna Promoted as Household Preventive Remedy
A persuasive appeal touts Peruna as essential in every home to prevent catarrh and disease. Letters from families in Chicago St Paul St Louis and other places claim cures for colds stomach issues and croup while stressing no narcotics and long term use.
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Thresa Rooke
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Ill
Edward Otto
de Soto Street
St. Paul, Minn
Peruna
Farmers urged to defend quail as a farmer ally
Mr. Collins urged farmers to denounce raids by hunters on quail, calling the bird harmless and profitable. He noted an institute resolution directing legislators to push a five year quail protection bill, urging steady agitation. President William Meier closed with New Year wishes and thanks for a prosperous year.
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Collins
William Meier
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An old ad promoting Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims to soothe the child soften gums relieve pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea with a price of twenty five cents a bottle. It touts as the best of all remedies for teething discomfort.
Fire Works at Cox Store Draws Garden Street Stables
Single and double drivers operate at the Garden Street Stables in a display tied to Cox store. Phones list 212 for contact and inquiries.
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Garden Street
Date Set for Eldridge Trial in Calhoun Killing
Special to The Light Houston Texas Dec 80 Attorneys will meet in Bellville to fix a trial date for W T Eldridge charged with killing W B Calhoun. The defense seeks an early trial and state representatives claim readiness for the case, likely noting the week of January 8 to 15. Eldridge, former Cane Belt Railway vice president, shot Captain William Benment years ago and was acquitted on a murder charge before Calhoun's death. The defense argues the shooting was in golf defense.
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Houston
Tex
W .T. Eldridge
W. B. Calhoun
Bellville
Eldridge
Cane Bell Railway
Willian Benment
Calhoun
Dunovant’s
Bidridge
Johnson grass spread to be curbed by county action
Waco Texas December 30 The city council will enforce traffic regulations more rigidly and require large numbered plaques on cars for accountability. Charles Beatty urges next legislature to address Johnson grass spread as railways and ballast practices aid its movement. He calls for strong enforcement and a sound law.
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Waco
Tex
Charles Beatty
Johnson
Texas
Beatty
Mrs Bogess Dead Special to The Light
Mrs Julla A Bogess has died in Waco Texas at her home on December 30 following illness. She leaves a husband and several children among her survivors. Funeral arrangements will be announced by local undertakers.
Paynes condition worsens after river jump in horse theft case
In Waco on December 30, George Payne, jailed on horse theft charges and en route to Marlin in Deputy Duke Hudson’s custody, jumped from a railway car platform into the Brazos River. He sustained internal injuries and a severe gash over the left eye, with his condition described as uncertain. A Williamson County telegram reports another charge of horse theft against Payne and mentions an involved oilman Travie Cokaly.
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Waco
Tex
George Payne
Brazos River
Marlin
Duke Hudson
Williamson County
Travie Cokaly
Payle Ip
Widow of early settler Captain Boggess dies in Waco
Boggess a longtime Waco resident died yesterday at age 69. She leaves three children Layton C Puckette and Mrs C R Turner of Waco and Mrs W A Hamilton of Brownsville. She was the widow of Captain Boggess, an early settler in the area.
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Boggess
Waco
Layton
Puckette
C. R. Turner
W. A. Hamilton
Brownsville
Business Men's club reports promising oil prospects near Waco
A committee from the Waco Business Men's club inspected oil prospects ten miles west of Waco in Sout Bosque yesterday afternoon. Members included W. W. Sealey Homer D. Wade and Allan D. Sanford. They returned convinced the field will be a paying one.
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Waco
Tex
Business Men's Club
Sout
Bosque
W. W. Sealey
Homer D. Wade
Allan D. Sanford
Waco-Strawn Railway Survey Advances into Bosque County
Chief Engineer P A McCarthy and the survey party spent yesterday in Waco, with plans to cross the Texas Central near Iredell. The project will require several weeks to complete the two surveys and has moved from McLennan into Bosque County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
P. A. McCarthy
Fat possums sold in Waco amid berry crop boom
A large number of very fat possums have been sold in Waco over recent weeks. The animals are unusually plump and darkly colored, reflecting a plentiful berry crop that increased the supply of fat, saleable possums.
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Waco
Tex
Bridge Reform Plans Raise Centre Of Old Suspension
In Ace Texas the anchorage of the old suspension bridge is found severe and it is likely the center will be raised about two feet to improve appearance. Additional improvements may follow as part of the project.
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Tex
Four second story rooms for rent at Daily Light office
Permanent tenant sought for four large front rooms on the Daily Light office second story. Apply at business office. Building provides water gas light and phones. Contact Theo Artz Orchestra at 776.
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Daily Light
Katy Gurl a Thing of the Past headlines Missouri Kansas Texas
Houston readers note that the Missouri Kansas & Texas railway folds its January folder dropping the long familiar Katy name for Southwest. The change, though, may not erase the nickname as locals have long called the system the Katy. The article also reviews a local stage show with S Trimble and Inez Forman in key roles and previews Dora Thorne for matinee and evening performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Katy
S. Trimble
Basso
Inez Forman
Marguerite
Franklyn Angus
Faust
Dama Martha
Addie J. Dunant
George S. Trimble
Valentine
Dora Thorne
Morrison as Mephisto Captivates Grand Opera House Audiences
Lewis Morrison stars as Mephisto at the Grand Opera House delivering a fiery performance that captivates the crowd. While the scenic effects and climactic Brocken scene impress, the supporting vocal quartet—Charles Smith, Alex A. La Roux, Matt Goodman—gives uneven backing.
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Lewis Morrison
Mephisto
Grand Opera House
Morrison
Brocken
Charles Smith
Alex A. la Roux
Matt Goodman
Earee
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