Federal relief proposed to curb food costs and boost marketing
Senator Borah proposed a 6 million dollar federal relief plan and future market research to ease the food crisis while action on the resolution was postponed. New York launched a city wide education drive urging substitutes like rice as prices soar and retailers join a boycott of potatoes onions and chicken. Public hearings on a state foods department move forward in Albany.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
New York
Board of Health
Whitman
George W. Perkins
New York City
Alberny
Wicks
State Department of Foods and Markets
Department of Health
Relief Hopes Rise as U Boats Could Ease Food Crunch
Chicago investigators report large frozen food stocks held in Illinois could avert shortages if seized for wartime needs. Officials say 21 million pounds of meat and 15 million pounds of provisions are stored in Chicago warehouses. Health officials warn prices may rise and call for government action and confiscation to regulate access. Florence King and Major C F Roberts urge swift congressional measures to redirect stored meats butter and potatoes to relieve the famine.
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Chicago
Middle West
Forer
Ilinois
G. H. Hammond & Co
John Dill Robertson
Florence King
Woman's Chamber of Commerce
Misr King
Congress
Elgin Fast Baseball Team Under McGowan Training
Elgin Texas February 24 under coach William A McGowan the high school boys organized a baseball team this week. Players include Ray Pfeifer Gordon Harris Hugo Auler Paul Moore Archie Owens Willie Davenport Irwin Lanefear John McCall Richard Green Curtis Sowell Jack Hays Steve Seller and others, with first game set for Saturday in March and Melton seeking correspondence with other high schools
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Elgin
Tex
William A. McGowan
Ray Pfeifer
Gordon Harris
Feld
Hugo Auler
Paul Moore
Archie Owens
Willie Davenport
Irwin Lanefear
John McCall
Richard Green
Curtis Sowell
Jack Hays
Little Jack
Steve Seller
M. Melton
Sweden debates large wartime fund and neutrality
In Stockholm the Riksdag fights over a 30 million krona military appropriation while the second chamber resists and favors 10 million. Foreign Minister Wallenburg warns events demand sterner neutral measures as ministers push for passage amid rising tensions. A secret pre vote meeting is planned to brief on recent developments.
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Copenhagen
Wallenburg
Sweden
War, Finance and Foreign Affairs
Stockholm
Thrall Oil Refinery doubles capital stock under new issue
Thrall Oil Refining Co of Thrall Texas increases capital from 20000 to 45000 dollars and offers 10300 dollars of stock to the public at par for permanent improvements and operation. Plant near oil field reduces freight on crude. company debt free and a San Antonio expert guides management.
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Thrall Oil Refinery CO
Thrall Oil Refining Company
Thrall, Texas
H. C. Leete
San Antonio
Texas
A. K,. Anderson
Thrall
Farmers State Bank
Fat Stock and Horse Show at Fort Worth
Fort Worth hosts Fat Stock and Horse Show from March 10 to 17 with low rates via the I. and G. N. Railway. Two popular excursions and season tickets on sale daily at reduced fares. see ticket agent for details.
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Fort Worth
I. & G. N. Railway
Observer in a Sausage Balloon Over the British Front
War correspondent recounts the peril and procedure of aerial observation in a sausage balloon. An American lieutenant explains trench networks, No Man’s Land, and artillery spotting while the basket sways through snow and shell bursts. The interview covers rapid telephone relays, buoyant fear, and the dangers of aerial work.
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William Philip Simms
United Press
Cincinnati
Taxing Vendor's Lien Notes Stirs Texas House Debate
Debaters in the Texas House clash over a bill to tax vendor's lien notes. Supporters led by Hawkins and Bland praise the measure as righteous though contested. Opponents like Williams warn it could hurt farmers and tax loans held outside the state, risking widespread effects.
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Col
Howard Bland
Austin American
Hawkins
Fairchild
Raiden
Fly
Bland
Sentell
Williams
McLennan
White
Hamilton
Woods
Navarre
CAPT JACK CRAWFORD DIES IN NEW YORK
Captain Jack Crawford, chief of scouts under General Custer, died in New York from pneumonia. He participated in the pursuit of Sitting Bull.
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New York
Jack Crawford
General Custer
Sitting Bull
Fragmentary World War I Dispatch Excerpt
Observers discuss directing artillery amid sick spells while a telephone signal signals a haul down. The narrator pretends to have seen enough as the journey to the earth is described as slow, foreshadowing tomorrow's piece Death's Plaything.
Real Building Boom Is Here in Taylor City News
The article reports a surge in construction in Taylor with contracts for several large buildings. Ongoing work includes the Star 8-Goldstein Co. project, a new front for M Cinnamon & Sons, repairs on the Murphy Building, and a new hotel planned by Bland, Marie and Zilker at Porter and First. Also noted are a two story hollow tile building at Third and Porter, a modern front for George W. White & Co on Main, and extensive residential construction plus street paving and the Katy Viaduct progress. A farm for sale ad from D F Bush of Minneapolis is included.
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Goldstein Co
M. Cinnamon & Sons
Murphy
A. Rosenberg
Korman & Steirley
Porter Street
Petit
San Antonio
Messrs. Bland
Marie and
Zilker
Porter and
First Street
Taylor
Frank Hedrick
Amarillo
Third and
Forwood
George W. White & Co
Main Street
West Taylor
A. J. McCarty
City of
Katy
Refuse Confirm Governor's Work
Austin February 28 Until Governor Ferguson sends in the name of another appointee for the office of state commissioner of lab statistics in place of W Woodman it is unlikely the senate will confirm any of his nominees for the board of regents of the university One nominee D H Lawrence of El Paso rejected by the senate in executive session The vote ranking against Lawrence centered on allegations related to cooperation with Dr A and disorganization of the Galveston medical branch at the university
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Dr. A
Sity
Galveston
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Brough
C. F. Roberts
Taylor F
Corpus Chriet
Thrall Oil Refining CO
A. K. Anderson
Williamson County
Agua Dulce
Nueces County
Kollman
Bartlett
Willymison County
Bell County
Holland
William Preusse
Coupland
Thorndale
E. B. Simmons
Grau
Taylor, Texas
J. A Holzman
Veterinarian
Dabnay’s Drug Store
Simmon
Taylor and Lexingtr
Willamson County
Lester-Lindsey Theatre Co
Mammoth
Waterproof Canvas Theatre
Chas. Klein
Paul
Fine Feathers
Hoprah
Fourth and
Fowler Streets
Simms
Leutenant
Jimmy
Bill
Mr. White
THE
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis, Minn
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Woodman
Lawrence
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