Williamson County Boys Corn Club Prize Plans Set
A January meeting in the Court House pledged $500 to the County Board of Education for prizes to Williamson County boys ages 10 to 18 who grow one acre of corn or raise a brood sow and litter under County Demonstration Agent O W Sherrill. Rules cover eligibility deadlines exhibits records and judging criteria with prizes based on yield net profit and written history of how the crop was produced. Broad sow contests start April 1 and entries close October 1 with Feb 15 membership deadline.
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County Board of Education
Williamson County
Daylight Saving Convention Aims to Restore Hour Might
Five thousand delegates arrive in New York for the National Daylight Saving Convention. They plan to persuade the Old Man With The Scythe to let clocks move back one hour on May 1, with a catch up on Sept 30. Speakers include Borough President Marks and representatives from England, Scotland, Russia, Holland, and Canada. The plan claims annual savings of 100 million dollars in light and power costs.
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United Press
New York
Feather
Marks
England
Scotland
Russia
Holland
Can
Peace Address Debate Set for Senate Action
Washington January 20 General discussion of the President Wilson world peace address is expected in the Senate tomorrow Senator Cummings has given notice of his plan to call up a resolution for debate on the subject Administration leaders intend to renew a motion to refer the measure to the Foreign Relations Committee The debate may also cover Borahs resolution reaffirming the Monroe Doctrine and warnings against foreign entanglements Democratic Senators favor a quick disposition and a sense of the Senate resolution stating the Presidents address does not abandon or alter the Monroe Doctrine nor commit armed force abroad to preserve peace or protect American rights for the United States
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Cummings
President Wilson Faces Hiring Hurdles Over Pay Rates
United Press reports that high prosperity costs hinder President Wilson in securing top men for boards and commissions. Salaries of 7500 dollars a year deter potential appointees, delaying tariff commission and shipping board appointments as Congress fights for higher pay. Also notes ink on a gin stack and a new cement sidewalk project on Fourth Street.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Dipping vats debate ticks doom on cattle plague
A Dallas conference of Government and state cattle men debated dipping vats or cattle bath tubs using arsenical solution to eradicate the cattle tick. Texas Arkansas Louisiana and Oklahoma veterinarians would explain the method and discuss interstate shipment. Government officials including L J Allen and A N Denham planned talks along with G M Wharton and E Pegyram Flower.
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Dallas
Tex
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Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
H. L. Darby
F C. Driver
G. T. Jackson
H D. Larzelero
L. J. Allen
Fort Worth
A. N. Denham
G. M. Wharton
Remodeling Underway At Sturgis Goldstein Co Store
Work is under way on the remodeling of the Sturgis Goldstein Co s big store and will be rushed to completion. Material for the work is arriving daily and there is contemplated to have no delay on this score.
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Sturgis-Goldstein Co
Special aluminum ware sale this week at Fur Co
MT 6 6 SCHLEMMER MORRISS Fur Co advertises a special sale of aluminum ware this week with items priced to attract buyers from the local trade. Furniture and household goods are highlighted in a brief retail notice.
Hypnotists Return to Opera House with Alzeda the Great
The Alzeda Hypnotic Comedy Co presents Alzedla the Great at Taylor Opera House for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The show dazzled the Prince Theatre in Houston drawing over 40 000 paid admissions in seven days and received high praise from critics and audiences alike.
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Alzeda
Alzedla, the Great
Prince Theatre
Houston
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