Italians at Steels Store Back War Thrift Drive
A Steels Store meeting drew an Italian audience who eagerly subscribed to thrift stamps. Rev Father DeSimone donated his hour to war speakers while Mr Moody, Judge Maloney, Mr Benson, and Mr Astin outlined the thrift stamp program Liberty loan food production and conservation. The crowd showed strong patriotism as stamps were sold quickly with many attendees pledging support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Maloney
H. Astin
C. L. Benson
Mr. Moody
Thrift Stoop
Steels Store
Father DeSimone
C. Ll. Benson
Community Notes Highlight April Gatherings and Visits
Steep Hollow residents report rain welcomed by farmers though cotton may need replanting. Visitors include Mrs. Laura Kealter of Waco to see her brother R L Buchanan, Eva Brown of B I B A with Mrs J G Lentuylder, and Prof H H Richardson planning Jasper County trip. Bryan visitors attend Moody thrift stamp lecture, a war savings society forms with W K English president. Lieutenant Charlie Martin returns to Waco after visiting his parents T B Martin. Prof A B Ford of Harvey visits, Claude Henry of Wheelock visits J J Parker family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Kealter
Waco
R. L. Buchanan
Eva Brown
B. IB. A
J. G. Lentuylder
H. H. Richardson
Jasper County
Bryan
Mr. Moody
L. Benson
Irvin Astin
J. D. Martin
Sidney Smith
War Savings Socciety
W. K. English
Bessie Risinger
Charlie Martin
Weather and town notes from Wellborn April update
The report records cool weather hurting crops and gardens in Wellborn. Residents visited a war relics train yesterday. Mrs. A W Royder is home with mumps. Lysle Royder and Odis Williams from Ellington field visited homefolks. Guy Foster and A W Boyder traveled to Orange for work. The local school and Sunday school are progressing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellborn
A. W. Royder
Lysle Royder
Odis Williams
Ellington Field
Guy Foster
A. W. Boyder
Orange
STUMEZE Promises Digestive Relief Without X-ray Costs
A Coronado California resident touts STUMEZE as quick relief for nervous dyspepsia and chronic stomach trouble. He claims one dose cured him within twenty minutes and endorses buying from a druggist as a guaranteed remedy for gas sour risings belching and indigestion.
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Stumeze
Stumbeze
W. C
Dougal
Coronado
California
Ady
Local girls urged to support war effort at home
Miss Faenie Graham returns home from school while Miss Lucile Masters studies in Louisiana and Miss Vivian Royder prepares to train as a nurse for wounded soldiers. The writer urges other girls to follow their patriotism and contribute to the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faenie Graham
Lucile Masters
Louisiana
Vivian Royder
Rain falls as crops thrive and locals aid navy friends
A rain shower improves crops in Tabor on Friday evening while Red Cross volunteers continue their good work. Local activities include Mrs. Broach hosting an entertainment for two navy boys, Jessie Hugghins and Albert McCallum, with Jesse departing Sunday for duty at the Great Lakes naval training station. Mrs. Thomas sick but improving, and visitors from Houston and Bryan attend to family needs.
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Tabor
Red Cross
Broach
Navy
Jessie Hugghins
Albert McCallum
Jesse
Great Lakes
Thomas
Hickman
Houston
Cliff Marin
Bryan
J. L. Sample
Roy Hudspeth
W. M. Hudspeth
Woodall
San Antonio
Hudspeth
Easter service at Bright Light draws modest turnout
Harvey April 3 report Details of Easter Sunday services at Bright Light with school participation, new Easter songs, and a quartet of flower decor. Individuals praised for guiding children and music while noting community sickness and a nearby Sunday school convention. Also noted are family visits and local social events.
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Harvey
Winnie Belle Graham
Sunshine Cole
Firth
College
Essie Jones
Sunshine
Lily Davidson
Mary Mann
George Davidson
Lemon Juice and Orchard White Complexion Lotion Formula
A home remedy blends lemon juice with orchard white to create a cheap skin lotion. Strain two lemons, mix with three ounces orchard white, bottle and shake. Applied daily, it promises bleaching, clearing and smoothing of face neck arms and hands with the potential to keep for months.
Prairie View Offered for Government Negro Training
President Bizzell of A and M College announced that Prairie View will be offered to the government for training of Negro soldiers in technical lines. The move should not affect Prairie View’s summer session. The government may send troops to Prairie View for shop work bakers and army cook training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Bizzell
A. and M. College
Prairie View
Citation to Henry Pearson in Brazos County divorce case 1918
Sheriff publication is commanded to summon Henry Pearson by weekly notices for four weeks before the May 1918 district court term in Bryan. Plaintiff Essie Pearson sues for dissolution of marriage on grounds of abandonment since 1913, seeks costs and relief.
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State OF Texas
Brazos County
Henry Pearson
District Court
Bryan
A. D
Essie Pearson
Texas
J. W. Barron
Tex- 18
Brazos County Urged to Complete Liberty Bond Purchase
J. T. Maloney as Chairman of Brazos County Third Liberty Loan calls for immediate action to close purchase to enter bonafide list of bond patriots. County must exceed goal before the 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bond
Brazos County
J. T. Maloney
Liberty Loan
Notice of death and tax assessment payment
Death of Mrs. M. M. Weeden at No. 74 announced. Assessment must be paid within 10 days. Signed by Joe B. Reed, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Weeden
Joe B. Reed
For Sale Cottonseed from O L Tabor and R L Brogden
Wanted ad item offers four tons of Mebane cottonseed for sale at $2 per bushel or $125 per ton. Contact O L Tabor or see R L Brogden, phone 75, location D2890W2.
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O. L. Tabor
R. L. Brogden
California Syrup of Figs promotes gentle child laxative
Moms use this fruit laxative to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels without griping. A coated tongue signals the need for a teaspoonful to ease foul waste and sour bile. The ad urges asking for California Fig Syrup and warns against counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Ady
Notice of Probate of Will J M Olsen Brazos County Texas 1918
Notice to interested persons that Mrs M L Olsen filed for probate of the last will and testament of J M Olsen deceased in Brazos County Court Texas. Hearing at the next term beginning April third Monday 1918 at the court house. Contested dates and execution proof to be returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Brazos County
Wila
J M. Olsen
M. L. Olsen
J. M. Olsen
Wade Cox Attacked Near Bryan Street Pool Hall
Wade Cox was assaulted by a white man while returning home from a pool hall on Bryan Street. The assailant used a club, took about $2 or $3, and fled. the incident occurred in front of the Moet man shop. Police search for the attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Cox
Moetman
Bryan Street
Spring Footwear Bargains At Local Shoe Sale
A local shoe sale advertises hundreds of cases of men women and children footwear bought at closeout prices. Women and misses patent leather and Vici Kid oxfords slip ons and high lace shoes are offered from 1.00 to 3.75 per pair with many styles under five dollars. Childrens slippers and girls shoes priced around 69c to 1.10 per pair. Mens dress white oxfords priced 1.39 per pair and similar reductions across the line.
New Line of Men's and Boys Work Shoes and Oxfords
A large inventory of men’s and boys’ work shoes and oxfords in tan and black is offered at low prices per pair from $3.75 down to $1.75. Also listed are 25 cases of white tennis oxfords with black soles and 20 cases of all white tennis oxfords with white soles.
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Chadler
Just
Dry Goods Department Brightens With Value Linings
A busy dry goods feature highlights new patterns in fancy lawns voiles organdies and plain white lawns. It promotes pricing at fractions and cents per yard, plus new dresses skirts and hats for men women and children with values ranging from 10c to several dollars.
Dry Goods Sale Bulletin for Hosiery and Apparel
A retailer advertises a wide assortment of hosiery and clothing items including children's and misses black hose from 10 to 19 cents, ladies silk hose in white black and stripes, men’s fancy hose in multiple colors, cotton towels, ribbed ladies vests, summer union shirts, apron overalls and work pants, boys knee pants, athletic undershirts, and blue chambray shirts with prices ranging from 10 to 69 cents and up to several dollars for pants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Csses Venevsesoaeees
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Mary Salvato
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Joe Trenticosta
Frank Conzola
Joe Congolosa
Lee Centra
Jon
Depluma
Joe Colletto
Carlo Congolossa
Tony Salviaggio
WM Bonano
Lagerona
Tony
Vo. C. Courts
Lena Congolesa
Lee Pezolote
Joe Salviaggo
Peter Morello Astin
Steep Hollow
Mrs. O. O. Crenshaw
Mrs. W. Jones
Tar
Will Johnson
Bright Light
Dr. Davids
Mary
Royder
Ina Hensarling
Will Rains
Wyatt
Will Jones
Jim Kelley
Clyde Goen
Devalson Buchanan
Iron Wharton
Weed
Carl Morgan
Old Bethel Church
EDGE
Tex
Mr. Beasley
Calvert
Raymond Henry
Dallas
J. A. Henry
Colors
Sam R. Hill
Tyler
J. A. Beard
Hill
Horace Beard
Douglas
Marlin and Mart
Gladys Jones
Gladys
Bryan Junk Co
Bryan Srs
Bryan, Texas
Lockhart
Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Co
Ad Department
H. O. Ferguson
Clerk County
Paris Medicine Co
Grove
Moorewood
Procer
Blenwood Dawn
Dorema D
Ducolien
Hambletonian
Tucker
Tucker & Dyer
Mr. Cox
Mrs. Simms
Miss Wallace
Gary Brashear
Ben H. Abhimbee
Hunt
N. A. Stewart
M. Bonneville
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Yiel Kid
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Millinery Department
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