Austria Offered to Make Peace With Allies
Vladimir Bourtzeff, noted Russian revolutionary historian, states that Austria proposed a separate peace with England and the allies through the Spanish government. The British and allies reportedly agreed and asked for terms, with a telegram from November 1 revealing Austria’s willingness to negotiate secretly and separately from Germany. The Russian provisional government supposedly consented, but on November 7 it was overthrown and negotiations were upset.
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Vladimir Bourtzeff
Austria
England
Balfour
Berne
Italy
Martinek lecture on Russia draws Bohemian crowd
Joseph Martinek editor of American Workman spoke to over 200 Bohemians at Moose hall about Russia after six months there. He predicted Russia may join the Allies against the Bolsheviks and urged Bohemian Americans to enlist in the Bohemian colors in France. A collection for the Bohemian National Association and new Red Cross members followed. Frank Kadanka signed as vice president of Brazos County C N S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Martinek
American Workman
Cleveland
Ohio
Moose Hall
White
Martinek
Russia
Germany
Ukraine
Kiev
France
United States
America
Civilization
Freedom of
Bohemia
Europe
Rijs
Aryone
Bohemian National Association
American Red Cross
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Laxative Cure
An old time advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel wrecks the liver and stomach, causing cramps and nausea, while Liver Tone supposedly cleanses the liver without side effects and even suits children.
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Dodson
Forty-One Negroes Leave Brazos for Army Training Camp
Forty-one men departed Bryan on the International and Great Northern train bound for Camp Travis to train as soldiers. The group, the first quota called by the army, included Jesse Mead and Joe Furlow inducted by other boards, with Solomon Green forwarded from Coleman county. A rousing sendoff by local Negro citizens and a comfort kit from the Colored Women’s club accompanied the departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Bryan
International
Great Northern
Camp Travis
Army
Jesse Mead
Fort Worth
Joe Furlow
Beaumont
Solomon Green
Coleman County
Colored Women's Club
Jesse Kleby
Claude Nelson
Jim Richardson
Fred Holliday
Rush Palmer
Doc Thompson
Felix Jackson
Voree Spears
Sam Hill
Robert Graves
Will Richmond
Daniel Steptoe
Houston McMillan
George Jackson
Monroe Harris
George Smith
Charles Munroe
Nathier Jones
Madison Crutcher
Jim Davis
Green Gondon
Algie Williams
Aaron Munroe
Sim Adams
Haney Connor
Arthur Jackson
Ulrich MclIntosh
Ben Colbert
Jesse Nead
Henry Hilliard
Ben Hanna
Eddie Johnson
William Wooley
Jake Phillips
Rufus Green
Fayett Preston
Fred Steward
James Letheridge
Mose Lights
James Curry
Home Guard Meeting Set for Brazos County Saturday
County Judge Maloney calls a Brazos home guard gathering for April 6 in the district court room to organize the force and discuss work details. Communities have submitted names. once approved, all county areas will be represented in the organization.
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Eagle County
Maloney
Brazos County Home Guard
District Court
Court House
Wellborn Community Notes and War Meeting Reflections
April updates from Wellborn cover a needed shower, visitors including Mrs. Laura Kessler of Waco, and local remarks on a war meeting with support for rationing wheat. Citizens express concern for soldiers, recount Red Cross sewing, and praise Stuart Barron's talk, urging wartime unity and sacrifice.
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Wellborn
Laura Kessler
Waco
R. M. Dansby
L. M. Gandy
San Antonio
Ruth Hodges
Milican
E. Gandy
Steep Hollow
Red Cross
Rock Prairie
Stuart Barron
Steep Hollow News Roundup And Local Updates
Roy L. Foster writes he has moved from Camp Travis to a Georgia camp. Steep Hollow school closes April 5 after a successful term led by Prof H H Richardson with assistants Laura Mims and Jena Todd. Marion Lee of Bryan visits Miss Myrtle McCullough. fifth Sunday Baptist meeting draws Brazos and Robertson counties attendees. Dr. Weaver and Rev J J Pipkin preach. B B A members give talks. Mrs J H Weedon’s health remains poor. Gladys Bullock ill with pneumonia but resting.
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Steep Hollow
Roy L. Foster
Camp Travis
Georgia
H. H. Richardson
Laura Mims
Jena Todd
Marion Lee
Bryan
Myrtle McCullough
Brazos
Robertson Counties
Weaver
J. J. Pipkin
J. H. Weedon
Gladys Bullock
For Sale Cottonseed in Mebane Classified Ad
POR SALE Mebane cottonseed two dollars a bushel or one hundred twenty five dollars a ton. Phone 75. O L Tabor or see R L Brogden D294 W4 rOR SALE Four tons Mebane Cottonseed two dollars a bushel or one hundred twenty five dollars a ton. O L Tabor D280W2
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O. L. Tabor
R. L. Brogden
Allen Smith To Run Community Canner
Recommendations to modify the Bryan and Brazos County Commercial Association constitution are presented for the annual meeting. The directorate would rise to twenty five members with an eighteen member elected slate and ex officio war activities inclusion. Allen Smith agrees to operate the community canner on a cash basis aiding timely canning as vegetables arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County Commercial Association
Moore
War Activities Committee
Enen
Business Club
Fountain
Allen Smith
Benson
Martha Gillespie
Cornelia Simpson
Walton Petret
Smith
War era crop debate favors diversified farms over cotton alone
The A and M College Council of Defense argues corn and other crops yield far more food per acre and per farm laborer than cotton. Using Extension Service data, they show a single diversified farmer can produce far more food units per man than an all cotton operation, supporting a shift toward mixed crops to feed armies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Council of Defense of
A. and
M. College
Council
America
College Council of Defense
Extension Service
Council of Defense
Borozone Antiseptic Promoted for Immediate Wound Care
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for uts Burns bruises and wounds. BoroZone marketed as ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast. Available in 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 prices, sold by BE J. Jenkins.
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BE. J. Jenkins
Philadelphia Trip Remembers Historic Sites Aboard a Navy Sailor
New Hampshire born N. L. McCullough writes from Fortress Monroe Va describing a visit to Philadelphia landmarks Christ Church Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell He mentions Betsy Ross birthplace and early U S government buildings noting the colonial era details and the excitement of naval life and a pending promotion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bryan
England
Christ Church
Benjamin
Deborah Franklin
Old Glory
Betsy Ross
Independence Hall
Senate
House of Representatives
George Washington
John Adams
Supreme Court of
John Jay
John Rutledge
Oliver Ellsworth
Custom House
Carpenter’s Hall
Zoological Garden
Claude Lawson
California Syrup of Figs Promotes Quick Child Relief
A laxative advertisement urges mothers to treat children with California Syrup of Figs for coated tongues, constipation, and upset stomachs. It promises safe, inside cleansing within hours and warns to avoid counterfeit syrups while buying from the New Pig Syrup Company with clear dosing directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New Pig Syrup Company
Steer at College Expected to Bring $20 000 in Fall
A prize Red Cross steer from the Southwestern Exposition sold for 9609.25 at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas and was bought by the Houston delegation to be cared for at A and M College until fall. Planned auction then aims to raise about 20000 for the Houston Red Cross as a top market steer. Walter Matthews of Talpa raised the animal, later sold by the Texas Hereford Breeders Association for charity.
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A. and
M. College
Fort Worth
Adolphus Hotel
Dallas
Red Cross
Houston
Mt. College
Walter Matthews
Talpa
Coleman County Baby Beef Club
Young Matthews
Texas Hereford Breeders’ Association
Tabor Community News Highlights From Easter Activities
Farmers report varied planting with rain aiding crops while school events and Easter egg hunts entertained the Tabor area. A mass Red Cross meeting at Tabor high drew crowds, with thrift stamp talks, patriotic songs, and a $40.75 collection plus new members.
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Tabor
Alexander
Harris
Blanton
Sims
Red Cross
W. Crenshaw
Peteet
Extension Department
Roland Crenshaw
Hettie Francis
Greene
Alexander School
Jessie Hugghins
Albert McCallum
Naval Training Station
Chicago
Hugghins
Drummond
Monroe Lamb
Mabel
Shiloh
Cottonwood
Herbal remedy promises torpid liver relief in 60c sale
An advertisement touts HERB INE as a cure for torpid liver with symptoms like bad breath dizziness and a general malaise. It claims to activate the liver vitalize blood regulate bowels and restore energy and cheer. Sold by EB Jenkins at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. J. Jenkins
110000 Drafted Men Mobilize Across Nation
Ninety five thousand men of the first draft and fifteen thousand of the second have begun mobilizing nationwide. Fourteen hundred three are moving in Texas.
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Prema
Washington
Texas
Closing of Blanton School Ends 1917 18 Term
Friday March 29 marked the last day of the 1917 18 term at Blanton School. Pupils enjoyed a woodland lunch, ice cream from Bryan guests, and games led by G W Blanton and Blanton Wiley. Miss McCallum, a Tabor graduate, praised as faithful tutor.
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Blanton
Teachcr
R. C Rudasill
Bryan
White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Quick Worm Cure
A prudent mother watches for worm symptoms in children and notes paleness, dullness, and peevishness as signals. A few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge end the worms and restore normal play, price 20 cents per bottle, sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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E. J. Jenkins
Brazos County Cotton Crop Figures Report
Cotton ginned in Brazos county through March 20 reached 16 146 bales this season versus 27 312 bales the prior year to the same date per census bureau figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Census Bureau
Southern Pork Production Explored by P W Ewing
Orange Judd company publishes Southern Pork Production by P W Ewing of the Texas Agricultural Experimental Station. The book explains the swine industry from pig pen to packing plant in a simple thorough and scientific manner with practical tactical information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd Company
P. W. Ewing
Texas Agricultural Experimental Station, College
McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR Endorsed for Stomach and Bowel Disorders
An advertisement proclaims McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR as a genuine remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. It claims quick action, purity, wholesomeness, and pleasant taste, with bottles priced at 25e and 50e sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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McGee
E. J. Jenkins
Lucky Strike Cigarettes Aid Frontline Troops During War
The nation appeals for cigars and cigarettes for soldiers as Lucky Strike becomes a widely shipped brand to France. Toasted Burley tobacco gives the cigarettes a home like appeal and the slogan its fame. American Tobacco Co. produces about 15 million Lucky Strikes daily, much of which is sent overseas to boost morale.
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France
American Tobacco Co
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Pres. C. N. S. of Brazos Co
Home Guard
Ad Department
St St St St St St
H.C. Fulgham
Texas Food Administrator
Peden
Eberstad
Ed. B. Talmage
Mr. Eberstart
Talmage
J.D. Martin
Farm Draft Committee
Ir. Benson
Old
N. L. McCullough
New Hampshire
Fortress Monroe
Sal
Magle
Congress
Rufus Hardy
Corsicana
Oscar Davis
Grimes County
Leonard E. Morehead
T. C. Nunn
John D. Conlee
Jim Darwin
Julius M. Barron
Roy Hudspeth
W. W. Gainer
A. A. Dean
Tom E. Taylor
John Sabo
Precinct No
George P. Edge
J. G. Minkert
Justice of Peace
C. Lt. McCoy
Lou Nash
Burleson County
Dr. Hammond
Ford
Cole Hardware Company
Nash
Moorewood
Blenwood Dawn
Dorema D
Ducolien
Hambletonian
Tucker
Tucker & Dyer
Lockhart
Bryan Cotton
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