Italians Launch Liberty Loan Drive in Brazos County
Italians gathered in Columbia Hall for a mass meeting at 2 p m to discuss the Liberty loan and subscribe. Subscriptions totaling 10 200 were raised with bank representatives present to close deals on the spot. The county committee led by Judge Maloney and Father Desimone organized the effort with about 200 attendees and a long list of donors including Palermo Brothers Saladiner and many Patronellas.
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Brazos County
Columbia Hall
Maloney
Tle County
B. C. Cash
Frank Patronella
A. Desimone
Joe Patronella
P. J. Pallasota
Sam Palermo
T. M. Salvato
B. Carrabba
Luke Restivo
J. T. Maloney
Brazos County Liberty Loan Committee
E. Eber
Palermo Brothers
J. M. Saladiner
Luke Grusaffi
Bingo Patronella
Joe Palazzo
B. A. Ruffino
Bonnie Cusimonio
John Degiglia
Peter Tremonti
George Ventura
Brazos County Called to Provide 22 Men on April 26
Thursday’s Daily Eagle notes Brazos County must supply 22 white men for an assignment on April 26 and 21 additional volunteers are requested. The item emphasizes county participation and enrollment logistics.
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Daily Eagle
Brazos County
Shiloh Baptist Church
Local Exemption Board Receives Camp Travis Draft Lists
Orders issued for April 26 entrainment for Camp Travis were received by the local exemption board this morning. The board is compiling lists from registrants placed in class 1.
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Camp Travis
Junior Red Cross Event Success Raises 56.25 Dollars
Attendees impressed families with the need for Junior Red Cross work and expressed thanks to all supporters. Door receipts totaled 15 dollars, ice cream 3 dollars, junior memberships 23.25, Red Cross membership 15 dollars, for a total of 56.25 dollars.
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Red Cross
Bargain Spring Footwear Sale Across Men Women and Kids
A large stock of shoes, oxfords, slippers and sandals in multiple sizes for men women boys misses and children. close-out factory pricing with many pairs under five dollars. Highlights include Children's and Misses White Slippers from 35 to 75 cents, Ladies Cheeler Brown Lace Shoes at 2.25 to 3.75, White or Tan Bootees at 1.75 to 3.50, Vici Kid Oxfords at 2.50, and Men's Dress White Oxfords at 1.39.
New Line of Men's and Boys Work Shoes and Oxfords
A large shipment features tan and black work shoes and oxfords priced from 1.75 to 3.75 per pair. Also offered are 25 cases of white tennis oxfords with black soles and 20 cases of all white tennis oxfords with white soles in all sizes.
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Just
Dry Goods Department Clearance Prices Across Lines
The advertisement lists a wide selection of fabrics and garments with deep discounts. Fancy lawns voiles organdies and patterns are offered by the yard at varied low prices. Women and children's dresses skirts and hats are featured with substantial savings across sizes and styles.
Bargain Hosiery and Clothing Sale in Town
A local sale advertises Ladies Corset Covers embroidered lace at 49c with trims. Embroidery yard goods. Ladies and Children's Hosiery from 10c to 19c. Silk and Cotton Hosiery. Men’s Overalls and Pants priced from 85c to 2.98. Boys Pants and Shirts. Athletic Undershirts. Chambray Shirts in assorted sizes with prices ranging 50c to 69c.
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Csercces
Cvvsn Ves
Freeling Defends Americanism at Liberty Bond Meeting
Rev. C. Freeling, born in Germany but American, argues against Prussianism and for individual rights. He cites draft fairness and urges all ethnic groups to become Americans by buying Liberty bonds. Attendees purchase $1,000 in bonds. another meeting scheduled at Kurten next Sunday.
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T. O. Waiton
A. and
M. College
Benson
Fickey
George P. Edge
Rev. C. Freeling
Freeling
Germany
United States
Kurten
Signal corps men bid farewell before depart to San Antonio
Fifty seven members of the signal corps service company school for radio mechanics at A and M college were hosted by the campus Y M C A for a reception with their young women friends. They head to Fort Sam Houston then likely on to France. President Bizzell spoke of training value and hoped for safe return. Red Cross gave comfort kits and a campus dance followed. Guy M. Bittle is the only Bryan citizen with the corps.
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Daily Eagle
Fort Sam Houston
Signal Corps Service Company School For Radio Mechanics
A. and
M. College
San Antonio
Border Service
France
College
Signal Corps
Drummett
Messrs. Moss and
Bohn
Braden
Bizzell
The
Red Cross
Cadet Corps
Bryan
Guy M. Bittle
Farmers Urged to File Affidavits on Farming Status
General Crowder orders aim to keep farmers from being drafted while working in spring fields. Brazos board requests all farmers submit affidavits proving actual farming to fit the draft call for 22 white and 21 black men. With the next order numbering 640, many up to 800 should respond to ease clerk workload at the boards.
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General Crowder
Brazos
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cure and Reward
A vintage advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood born remedy. It claims thirty five years of use, testimonials, and nationwide druggist availability from HiCHENEY & CO. in Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
I. Hicheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Ten Mile Zone Starts At Extreme Lands Of A. and M. College
Attorney General clarifies that the ten mile prohibition zone centers on the 2,400 acre A. and M. college tract, forbidding sale or transport of intoxicants within ten miles of any part used for military training. The ruling covers measurement from the land, treats the whole tract as a unit, and notes permitted shipments outside the zone.
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A. and M. College
Bethea
Attorney General's Dept
Lamar Bethea
Bryan
Texas
A. and M. College of Texas
Brazos River
Burleson County
United States
United States Army
Navy
A. and
M. College
Army of the United States
Admitted Flour Sale But Denied Intent
H L Lewis of Navasota sat as special examiner in the case of John M Sebesta charged with violating food regulations by selling flour without substitutes. The hearing in the business club rooms at 1 30 p m was attended by L M Hewit district food administrator and Mrs Brown stenographer. Sebesta admitted the charge but said a clerk made the sale without intention to violate the rules. Lewis said he would mail his findings in a day or so.
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Daily Eagle
H. L. Lewis
Navasota
John M. Sebesta
L. M. Hewit
Brown
Lewis
Inspection of Bryan High School by State Education Official
Prof Porter of the state department inspected Bryan High School yesterday. The Bryan school already is graded 97 1 entitling graduates to entrance to all accredited higher institutions. Porter praised the school but offered no compliments about the building, according to Superintendent Lawson.
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Daily Eagle
Porter
State Department of Education
Bryan
Lawson
Borneozone Antiseptic Promoted for Wounds and Burns
Surgeons stress prompt first aid for cuts burns bruises and wounds. Borozone is marketed as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for use on man or beast. Available in multiple sizes from 25 cents to 150 dollars, sold by B J Jenkins.
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B. J. Jenkins
Neal Ritchie Dies En Route to Camp Sheridan
Neal Ritchie 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ritchie of the Dunn place near Wheelock, died at Camp Sheridan Montgomery Alabama from acute lobar pneumonia while en route from Camp Travis. His body was sent home for burial at Smetana cemetery with Rev. Dr. E W Solomon officiating. he was one of three Ritchie brothers entering the army.
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Daily Eagle
Neal Ritchie
Smetana
E. W. Solomon
Ritchie
Army
Camp Travis
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Alabama
John Ritchie
Neal
John
A. B. Ritchie
Dunn Place
Wheelock
A&M Man Dies in Service at Camp Pike
W G Bevill, post graduate in animal husbandry, died at Camp Pike Arkansas Sunday March 31. A graduate of Alabama Polytechnic Auburn he came to A and M last fall for further work. Death caused by typhoid fever with complications.
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M. Man
W. G. Bevill
Camp Pike
Ark
Alabama Polytechnic College
Auburn
McGee’s Baby Elixir Promoted For Infant Disorders
An advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a genuine remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. It claims quick action, purity, wholesomeness, and pleasant taste. Sold by E J Jenkins with price 25 cents to 50 cents per bottle.
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McGee
E. J. Jenkins
City Considers Taking Over Open Scavenger Work
Bryan commission hears proposal to nationalize scavenger duties and enforce sanitary cleanups. Mayor and city manager weigh costs of portable buckets and police enforcement while budgets strain and sewer plans face delays.
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Daily Eagle
Bryan
H. J. Mike
Mike
Lawrence
Greer
United States
B. A. Sims
Hennicut
Sam B. Wilson
George A. Adams
College Avenue
New Christian Church Parsonage
Mr. Greer
Berger
The Old Standard Drains Malaria And Builds Up System
GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILI TONIC claims to drive out malaria strengthen the immune system and enrich the brood for both adults and children. It presents itself as a true tonic.
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Grove
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