County Schools Law Shifts District Subdivision Authority
The last legislature transferred power to subdivide counties into districts from the commissioners court to the county board of trustees. The June 5 effective date, June 28 meeting, and petition routing to the county superintendent are noted along with board members. New curriculum adds cotton grading, animal kindness, bird protection, and extensive subject requirements for public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
County Board of Trustees
W. R. McCutchan
J. T. Jaeggli
A. J. Kailus
Wm. Mertz
J. W. W. Harvey
Texas
United States
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Normal Institute
Bilious Attacks Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims bilious attacks impair liver function and digestion causing constipation, nausea, vomiting, and headaches. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and clean the stomach, promising quick recovery for a quarter and wide availability.
Happy Hill Socials and Birthdays Highlight Community
The Hello readers note a surprise party at Joe Kram's home for Josie’s birthday with cake and lemonade, plus multiple visits among local families. Ernest Hajek also celebrated a birthday at Louis Hajek’s home with plenty to eat and drink, while Cotton chopping wanes in the area and neighbors share visits across towns like Westhoff and Halletsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kram
Josie
Walter Stindt
Glen McElroy
Hermann Meyer
Old Sweet Home
Lizzie Cauthern
Emma Koether
Westhoff
H. Y. Stindt
O. L. Hranitzky
John McElroy
Delia
Lelia
Tena Kram
Fritz Ebers
H. L. McElroy
Halletsville
Louis Hajek
Ernest
July magazine section previews wartime and regional features
A historic listing outlines the July magazine, highlighting fiction and war features. Included are stories on the Texas border life, Indian raids in Texas, trench warfare in Europe, and reports from Corpus Christi. Also notes on automobiles, home plans, Texas farming, a Fourth of July tale, and women’s fruit guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiction Department
War Department
Voice of the Pines
Ed. Paul Riley
Ife
Texas
San Antonio
H. H. McConnell
Texas United States Cavalry
Leon
E. L. Deaton
Europe
Alan Seeger
New York Sun
Bay
Corpus Christi
W. N. Beard
Texas Farm News
New York
Jingoism and Defense Readiness Cited by Houston Post
The Houston Post argues that desiring national superiority in defense is not jingoism and calls for leading in weapons, ammunition, coastal forts, and an emergency reserve, noting that emergencies do occur as history shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
County Court jury second week details and verdicts
The County Court enters its second jury week with panel members listed and four excused. Cases include Burroughs Adding Machine vs Erwin on a $135 note resulting in a $135 verdict for plaintiff. Clark vs Ackerson on a $257.35 note with mortgage foreclosure default judgment. Williams vs Stubling on notes totaling $225.10 with default judgment. Shropshire vs A&A P railroad damages $12 continued. American Law Book Co. vs Temple on a $200 note continued. Heinsohn vs Albert note with withdrawal of jury fee. New Era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pohl
L. F. Mohrmann
Hy. Koehler
Jas. Dowling
W. Buss
H L. Stulken
John Schonvogel
Luke Greer
Anton Heinsohn
E. W. Brown
Ed. Ramosek
E. R- Meitzen
Will Burn
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
W. R. Erwin
Justice Court
R. J. Clark
Wm. Ackerson
Clark
C. L. Williams
J. C. Stubling
Williams
W. Shropshire
A. & A. P. Railway
American Law Book Company
Bl.temple
Chas. Albert
LIV-VER-LAX Promises Health Through Cleansing
Advertisement touts LIV-VER-LAX as a pleasant cleanse that eliminates poisons and relieves constipation with no calomel side effects. It urges regular use for consistent health and no doctor bills, featuring a guarantee and a L. K Grigsby likeness on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K Grigsby
True Bill Returned Against Gustav Stahl in Lusitania Case
Gustav Stahl, the German reservist who said he saw guns aboard the Lusitania in an embassy affidavit, is indicted for perjury by a federal grand jury. The charge relates to testimony before the grand jury in a probe of Paul Koenig and others for conspiracy against the United States. Stahl is held in the Tombs in default of $10,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gustav Stahl
State Department
Grand
Paul Koening
Secret Service Department
Hamburg American Line
A German American Opinion of Bryan
Dr. Louis Schwab, former Cincinnati mayor, defends German Americans stance on peace and loyalty to the United States. He notes German Americans honor the Fatherland yet pledge allegiance to the Stars and Stripes and criticizes Mr. Bryan for missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Louis Schwab
Bryan
United States
Stars and Stripes
Mr. Bryan
Editorial Opinions and Post Snippets on Mails and Alliances
The Houston Post editorials discuss the Monroe Doctrine and religious belief shifts, blame British meddling in US mail for remittances, and humor about Bill Bryan resigning. The writer notes political figures remarking on notes and loyalty while the Ship of State sails on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
United States
Teutonic Alliance
Bill Bryan
Bill
Ship of State
Judd Lewis
German American settlement talks at Berlin concluded
Dr Anton Meyer-Gerhard delivered messages from the German embassy in Washington and met with Dr Alfred Zimmerman and Count Montgelas. Gottlieb Von Jagow participated in part of the discussions. Zimmerman said he was thoroughly satisfied with prospects for an amicable settlement of the German American difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Anton Meyer-Gerhard
Washington
Alred Zimmerman
Count Montgelas
Gottlieb von Jagow
Myer-Gerhard
Zimmerman
Chamberlain's Liniment Provides Quick Rheumatic Relief
Mrs. Florence Slife of Wabash Indiana praises Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains. The ad claims prompt relief and wide availability, urging others troubled by rheumatic pains to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Florence Slife
Wabash
Ind
Fly Time Preventing Flies in Livestock Herds
Dr. R P Marsteller of the Texas A M Department of Veterinary Science provides fly prevention formulas. Formula 1 uses fish oil tar crude carbolic acid with spray for about two days of protection. Formula 2 combines fish oil kerosene with a spray pump. Formula 3 blends crude carbolic acid fish oil for cloth application with care to avoid blistering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Marsteller
Department of Veterinary Science
The
Clarence Ousley
Extension
M. College of Texas, College Sta‘tiodsTexas
Socialists plan five encampments in Lavaca county in July
The Hallettsville Herald reports five socialist encampments planned in Lavaca county during July with dates at Hallettsville July 3 5 and 6 Hope July 7 8 and 9 and tentative dates for Shiner Yoakum and Sublime. Speakers include W B Noble of Rockdale Clarence Nugent of Stephenville and Dora Mertz of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Hope
Shiner
Noble
Rockdale
Clarence Nugent
Stephenville
Dora Mertz
Dallas
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Happy Hill
Shiner Gazette
Lusitania
Aven
Alama
Sherwin-Williams
S-W
Pate
Garbade Lumber Company
Aransas Pass
Waco
Yoakum
Lockhart
J. H. Miller
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
Uneeda Biscuit
Candies & Cigars
Bonarden ‘Brothers
Postoffice
Dr. M. P. Wilson
Kuhn
C. L. Kopecky
Shiner Drug Company
E. A. Lenert
Shiner Drug Co
C. Dittmar
G. A. Weathersbee
Shiner, Texas
Farmers’ State Bank
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