Home Economics Week kicks off in Texas with play demonstrations
The University of Texas faculty and Women’s Physical Training Department plan a February 12 start for Home Economics Week in Austin. The event showcases cooperative play for children and involves statewide speakers, exhibits, and delegate gatherings. Railroads offer reduced rates, and clubs pledge participation from Texas women, with requests for exhibits from Memphis and other cities.
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Woman's Physical Training Department
University of Texas
Austin
State Canning Club
Texas
Bureau of Development
Business Men’s Club of
Memphis
Tenn
Fred Fleming
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
F. W. McAllister
Congress of Mothers
Deelgates
N Austin
Investigations in politics and the hope for real action
A critique of congressional and state probes as political theater. It argues investigations often end as dusty reports and hollow gestures while noting the false efficiency of public distrust and the need for businesslike accountability. The piece cites prohibition states and questions consensus on reasonableness.
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Congress
Fire damages grocery department at Sturgis Goldstein Co store
A large early morning fire in Taylor damaged mainly the grocery department of the Sturgis Goldstein Co store. Firemen, aided by a moisture-laden structure and quick actions, confined the blaze to one area while smoke ruined perishables. Insurance will cover losses. several thousand dollars expected. New: B A Sanderson left for San Antonio to seek health options.
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Sturgis-Goldstein Co
James
Givery Department
Wtire
Foehler
Taylor
Hos. Lucas Co
San Antonio
Halettaville
Taylor Fire Department
Dellinger
Ozzles
Tere
Rocery
B. A. Sanderson
Sanderson & Goza
Main Street
Sanderson
Street Car Jumped Track Injuring Dozens in Indianapolis
A street car left the rails in Indianapolis on Saturday, injuring nineteen seriously and forty six slightly. The crash occurred when the car struck a bridge railing, causing widespread damage and prompting emergency responses.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Senator Cummins of Iowa Introduces Resolution
Senator Cummins of Iowa introduced a resolution asking that the President's address be brought up for discussion in the Senate today.
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Iowa
Washington, D. C
Cumminers
Senate
U.S. Cotton Ginned Totals Near 11.15 Million Bales
The government report shows 11 147 118 bales ginned prior to January 16 in the United States, up from 10 751 990 last year. Texas reports 3 643 292 bales and Louisiana 487 232. 71.9 percent of the 1916 crop has been ginned, down from 93.6 percent a year earlier. Ellis County leads Texas with over 115 000 bales, Williamson County close behind.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Texas
Louisiana
Ellis County
Williamson County
Washington’s Birthday Celebration Train Fares Laredo
Exceptional low excursion fares via I G N Ry for the Washington’s Birthday event in Laredo February 21 to 24. Tickets on sale February 19 20 21 with return limit for trains arriving by 3 05 p m February 22. See ticket agents for particulars. Also includes notices of a doctor visit in Taylor and farm sale and land trade ads.
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Washington
Brown Wins Rematch as Taylor's Brown Defeats Ross
Pet Brown of Taylor Texas defeats Jack Ross of Cleveland Ohio in two straight falls at Beethoven Hall. The first fall by body scissors after 1 hour 10 minutes. second by cradlehold in 4 minutes 46 seconds. Brown's speed leg work and endurance overpower Ross who fought hard.
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San Antonio Express
Pet Brown
Taylor
Texas
Jack Ross
Cleveland
Ohio
Beethoven Hall
Brown
Ross
Alway
Hame
Dr J L Levinson to Visit Tay lor Grace Hotel Friday
For the convenience of his country trade Dr J L Levinson the old reliable optician of San Antonio will again be at the Grace Hotel Taylor on Friday January 19 one day only Those wishing to be properly fitted with glasses will do well to see Dr Levinson on the above date as his next visit will be in April.
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C Old Reliable
Op- Antopio
Taylor
Grace Hotel
J. L. Levinson
Eliable
San Antonio
Will
Nxt
Taylor district forms Safety First Committee for TP&L
The Texas Power & Light Co. employees in the Taylor district including Rockdale Thorndale Thrall Bartlett Granger and Holland organized a Safety First Committee last evening in Taylor. A banquet followed at the Murphy Hotel and the group will affiliate with the National Safety Council.
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Texas Power & Light Co
Taylor, Rockdale
Thorndale
Thrall
Bartlett
Granger and
Holland
Taylor
Murphy Hotel
National Safety Council
Chicago
Taylor District
Wv. D. Mann
Paul Fisher
Co. T. Reavis
J. E. Mann
Messrs. A. A. Offield
Rockdale
W. F. Seales
J BE. Plack
Suggeston
U S Employment Bureau Secures Work for Militia Returnees
The United States Employment Bureau announces plans with the War Department to obtain work for militia men returning from the border who may be out of work. Dr J A Holzman Eighth Cavalry Veterinarian US Army will again be in Taylor February 3.
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Washington, D. C
United States Employment Suereau
War Department
J. A. Holzman
Eighth Cavalry
United States Army
Taylor
Kellerd to Stage Hamlet at New Opera House
John Fe Kellerd brings a renowned Hamlet to the New Opera House on January 29 supported by Charles R. Hanford and Khyva St. Albans. The company promises a fully realized production with Tadema and Edwin Abbey costume designs and historically accurate details.
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Edwin Booth
Johnson Forbes-Robertson
Booth
Forbes-Robertson
John FE. Kettlerd
Opera House
Robertson
Lyceum
London
Kellerd
Garden
Harris Theatres
New York City
America
Charles R. Hanford
Khyva
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