Brazos County Women Organizing for National League Service
A mass meeting at Carnegie Hall in Bryan heard Mrs. M W Sims outline the National League for Women's Service aims to coordinate and strengthen women's work for home state nation and humanity. Mrs. Albert Buchanan detailed divisions including Home Economics Health Civics Agricultural and more with district leadership named.
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Bryan
Carnegie Hall
Old Hall
M. W. Sims
L. L. Meinnis
America
Brazos County
Buchanan
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Foley Ad
A promotional cutout invites readers to mail 5 cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound and kidney pills. Sold by M. H. James.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
M. H. James
Women Join Service Drive in Brazos County Meeting
D C and the D A R of Bryan along with campus and local club members announce countywide organization. About fifty women register for service in various departments. County chairman Mrs Albert Buchanan to appoint neighborhood chairs. current leaders include Lizzie Wilcox Tyler Haswell M W Sims L L McInnis John A Moore and others.
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D. C
Bryan
M. Francis
Campus Study Club
College
John T. Hanway
Buchanan
Albert Buchanan
Brazos County
Lizzie Wilcox
Tyler Haswell
M. W. Sims
City of
Ship Karmala torpedoed and wrecked near Spesia
Two American survivors aboard the British steamship Karmala say it was shelled and torpedoed by a German submarine March 17 near Spesia Spain. The vessel ran aground on a reef but all of the 190 passengers were saved.
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Associated Press
New York
Karmala
Spesia
Spain
Austria-Hungary Hungry for Peace
AP arrives from Vienna says Austro-Hungary seeks peace with no war indemnity and intact territory. Report notes proposal likely soon and no other conditions acceptable. Berne reporting April 17.
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Associated Press
Berne
Austria
Vienna
Measles and Coughs Rise Among Children This Spring
More children suffer from measles and whooping cough this spring. Do not neglect any cold as it weakens the system and raises risk of serious illnesses. Foley's Honey and Tar relieves coughs colds and croup.
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Foley
M. H. James
Pile of Stones Mistaken for Money Near Woodville School
Mrs. Zimmerman, teacher at Woodville Higgs School three miles on the Benchley road, telephoned the courthouse this morning about a noisy African American woman disturbing pupils. County Judge Maloney and County Attorney Bethea found the woman, harmless but seated with a pile of stones she called money, taken to town and confined. The 60 year old woman spoke of her ancestry and remained cooperative.
Cough Fades After Foley's Honey and Tar Praise Letter
A Augusta resident, C Smith of 1421 12th street, reports a 25 cent bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured a severe cough after influenza. He says his cough and cold are nearly well and expresses happiness at discovering the medicine.
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la Grippe
C. Smith
Augusta
Foley
M. H. James
Weather bulletin predicts major storm crossing continent in April
Washington forecasts indicate a cross continental disturbance April 14 to 18 followed by warm and cool waves through April 23. Expect heavy rains near the Atlantic coast with possible drought relief westward, and potential frost risk later in late April.
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Washington, D. C
Continent
Rockies
Atlantic
Vancouver
Pacific
Plains
Meridian 90
Great Lakes
Ohio Valleys
Newfoundland
Drouth
Atlantic Ocean
Santa Fe
Beatrice
Neb
Moline
Peoria
Ill
Dayton
Ohio
Parkersburg
W. Va
Bristol
Loyalty pledge urges Texas farmers to boost grain and livestock
Austin April 18. Commissioner of Agriculture Davis promotes a loyalty pledge for farmers. The pledge calls for expanding food crop acreage while improving efficiency and increasing poultry and livestock production.
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Austin
Texas
Davis
Farmers Educational Club Formed in Prairie Lea
Lockhart Texas April 18 A farmers educational club was organized at Prairie Lea Friday night by County Demonstration Agent Drake with a large membership. An increased acreage of feedstuft will be planted and the club will arouse interest to ensure a greater acreage. C H McKinney was named president and T S Baskin secretary. A farmers educational meeting was held Monday night at McMahon. Localities will soon form organizations.
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Lockhart
Texas
Prairie Lea
Drake
C. H. McKinney
T. S. Baskin
McMahon
Health of the community remains strong in Wellborn
Mrs Will Poole and baby of Houston are visiting Mr and Mrs J P Royder. Lysle Royder traveled to Hearne between trains. Dee Buchalter and wife with Misses Eula and Lula Eidson spent a day at Harvey. Miss Bessie Hensarling of Steep Hollow visits Mrs Goree Neelley. BE Gandy returns from Mississippi and looks well.
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Will Poole
Baby
Houston
Mgr
J. P. Royder
Lysle Royder
Hearne
Dee Buchalter
Eula
Lula Eidson
Harvey
Bessie Hensarling
Steep Hollow
Goree Neelley
Local Notes And Visits From Bry an area
A survey of short items notes residents visiting friends in town and at nearby areas. D P Johnson is critically ill at home. visits from Clyde Goen Harvey and Paul McSwain. Verne Harrington visited Mrs Neelley. A crowd traveled to College for a band concert. Rain brings promising crops.
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Jessie Baker
Navasota
D. P. Johnson
Clyde Goen
Harvey
A. J. Buchanan
Eagle
Bryan
Newsom
Burleson County
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Painless Relief
A Cincinnati man developed freezone, a compound sold in small bottles that claims to loosen and lift corns and calluses without pain. Apply a few drops to tender areas and the corn or callus supposedly loosens instantly for removal.
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Cincinnati
Freezone
Ady
For Sal The Little Fence Around My Front Yard
Mrs. Mattie Webb offers a small decorative fence suitable for yards. Contact details not provided. Sale listing notes weathered wooden boards and a compact size.
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Sal
Mattie Webb
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