Texas Lignite To Power Texas Factories And Homes
Texas lies rich in lignite with large Brazos county deposits. A proposed $100000 experiment station would process 100 to 125 tons daily, producing gas and by products like coal tar dyes ammonia sulfates and creosote substitutes. If near Bryan, 400000 cubic feet of gas daily could supply city needs with surplus for neighbors.
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Texas
Brazos County
Senate
House of Con
Bryan
S. M. Darling
Bureau of Mines
Darling
House
Arkansas
South Dakota
Congress
Malaria warning ad promotes Herbine remedy
A dental yawning dullness and daytime fatigue signal malaria say the ad. It promotes Herbine as a chill medicine to prevent or cure malaria by purging impurities, strengthening the liver and cleansing the bowels. Price 60c. Sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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E. J. Jenkins
Horseshoeing Soldiers Labor for Nothing at A. and M. College
The horseshoeing school at A. and M. College remains active with training. Soldiers in charge willshoe horses for practice on Wednesday Thursday and Friday at only material cost. This is the last chance before orders move and new trainees arrive, delaying horse shoeing practice for some time.
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A. and
M. College
Corn Pain Hints and Freezone Remedy Warning
An article describes corn pain from shoes pressing on nerves and advocates using freezone from drugstores. It explains applying a quarter-ounce dose directly to a corn stops soreness as the corn shrivels and lifts roots, claiming the remedy is harmless and effective.
Americans in Fismes Win Brutal Hand to Hand Fight
American troops in Fismes engaged in fierce hand to hand combat, bayoneting Prussian guards who refused quarter as they stood at machine guns. After a heavy artillery clash, a small party entered Saturday night but were driven out Sunday before the town was finally taken late in the day with French support.
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Paris
Fismes
Local Residents Noted in Bryan News Briefs
Community notices list Prof. Odie Minitra leaving Bryan Baptist Academy for Allen Academy to teach English and history. Several locals travel or visit relatives, with prayer meetings at Free Baptist and First Baptist churches and an upcoming Maccabees meeting in town.
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Odie Minitra
Bryan Baptist Academy
Allen Academy
Professor Minitra
Ennis
Cotton picking drives Wellborn day with church aid
Wellborn August 6. News scarce but work plenty. Cotton picking is the day s objective. Rev Bard assisted by Rev Morehead of Beaumont conducts a service.
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Wellborn
Bard
Morehead
Beaumont
Revival Meeting Opens With Young Evangelist Pastor
Rev Morehead, pastor of the First Methodist, leads a revival here attracting several visitors. J L Hensarling builds a new store for A G Neelley. Mrs A Hensarling arrives from Houston. Mrs Geo Lee visits Houston and Miss Bessie Hensarling visits from Steep Hollow. Tom Causey and family come from Woodville to visit sister Mrs A W Boyder. Miss Eulalia Heapling visits from Millican. Miss Lillie Ferguson stays with Miss Pansy McSwain. Miss Mable Tucker visits Miss Lucile Haste. E Gandy returns to health after illness.
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Morehead
First Methodist Church
J. L. Hensarling
A. G. Neelley
A. Hensarling
Houston
Geo. Lee
Bessie Hensarling
Steep Hollow
Tom Cause
Cotton, revival, and visits mark Tabor day
Cotton picking leads the day with the first bale ginned at Tabor gin last Thursday owned by Charlie Ball. The Methodist revival opened Thursday night and pastor Rev. Philips will lead services. Three additions to the church were recorded Sunday night. Local visitors include Mrs Will Thompson and children from Franklin.
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Tabor
Charlie Ball
Alexander
Philipps
Will Thompson
Franklin
Douglas Broach
Bryan
Gladys Broach
Joe Sample
Rufus Batten
Cliff Edge
Victor
Guy Harris
Harvey Revival Closes As Attendance Holds Steady At Harvey
The Harvey revival ends with strong attendance from nearby communities. Notices mention visits by Mrs. B Barron Miss Minnie Ferguson and others as Profs Batson and Ford visit Harvey. A. P. Buchanan will move to Bryan for Magnolia Oil Co. and Will Jones digs a deep well with plans for a windmill.
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Harvey
Bryan
B. Barron
Minnie Ferguson
Mary Mann
Willie Weeden
Wharton
Devalson Buchanan
Clifton
Willie
Devals Buchanan
Mrt
Weedon
Ina Capps
Nova Ward
Clara Jones
J. E. Batson
Arthur Ford
Batson
A. P. Buchanan
Magnolia Oil Co
Will Jones
Boro Zone Offered As Urgent Antiseptic for Wounds
Surgeons stress prompt antiseptic use for cuts burns bruises and wounds to prevent infection. Boro zone marketed for man or beast promises quick healing with immediate wound reduction. Available in multiple sizes at 25¢ 50¢ $1 and $1 50 sold by E J Jenkins.
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E. J. Jenkins
Foch Elevated to Marshal of France in Paris
Paris aug 7 the council of ministers elevated General Ferdinand Foch commander in chief of the allied western front to marshal of France the ministers also awarded the military medal to General Petain commander of the French armies on the western front
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Paris
Council of Ministers
Ferdinand Foch
Western Front
France
Petain
Hobby’s Campaign Costs Exceed 48 Thousand for Governor Win
Dallas Aug 7 Governor Hobby spent 48852.45 to defeat James E Ferguson, according to an expense account filed by campaign aide Jack Mahan with the county clerk. The largest item was 19606 for advertising.
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Hobby
Ferguson
Dallas
James E. Ferguson
Jack Mahan
Card of Thanks from Tom E. Taylor for Brazos County
TOM E. TAYLOR thanks Brazos County voters for support in the first primary and asks them to enlarge that support in the next primary as he runs for county treasurer.
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Brazos County
Tom E. Taylor
Ferguson Eyes Contest Of Primary Result Over Women Voters
In Fort Worth the Ferguson camp seeks to learn how many women registered and voted in the recent Democratic primary. James E. Ferguson may contest the outcome on grounds of women’s participation and handwriting of receipts. Rumors say defeated candidates may pursue legal action while Frank J. Evans accepts the county executive committee ruling.
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Fort Worth
James E. Ferguson
Ferguson
Frank J. Evans
Justice of the Peace
T. J. Maben
County Executive Committee
Mr. Maben
America the Beautiful as World Savior Poem Fragment
Poem praising America as peaceful and benevolent, warning against autocratic menace from Prussia and militarism. Calls for liberty, democracy, and unity, with references to Old Glory and national call to arms. Ends with patriotic rallying lines and a rhymed cadence.
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Etronyg
America
Widow of Sheriff Banister Appointed in Coleman Texas
Mrs. John R. Banister widow of the late sheriff was appointed by the Coleman County commissioners court to fill the unexpired term after his death in service. Banister had the most votes in the primary and would have faced a runoff with W. R. Hamilton.
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Coleman
Tex
John R. Banister
Commissioners Court
Banister
W. R. Hamilton
Cotton Seed Price Talks Led by Texas Administrator Peden
State and national officials met in Houston to set cotton seed price levels. E A Peden planned to decide after obtaining national administrator approval. Houston conference aimed to allow Bryan mills and zone producers to pay about 64 dollars per ton, amid divided views on the 53.60 per ton figure.
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E. A. Peden
Texas
Houston
Bryan
Food Administration
Peden
United States Food
Cattle Growers’ Association
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
State Agricultural Department
The
Federal Reserve Bank
Farmers’ Union
State Warehouse and Marketing Department
State Ginners’ Association
Texas Farmers’ Congress
Texas Farm Loan Bank
Negroes Called to Entraining for Camp Travis Aug 22
Local exemption board issues notices calling the listed men to report at 10 a.m. August 22 for entrainment to Camp Travis. Names include Joe Davenport Aaron Robinson Ollie Childs Freeman Stewart Willie Ford Bailes Benson Abbie M Green Rufus Nettles Louis Meador Jr Arthur Ellis James Newman Willis B Webster Will Garrett Rundle Baker Butler Toliver Henry Pogs Ben Moman.
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Camp Travis
Joe Davenport
Aaron Robinson
Ollie Childs
Freeman Stewart
Willie Ford
Bailes Benson
Abbie M. Green
Rufus Nettles
Louis Meador, Jr
Arthur Ellis
James Newman
Willis B. Webster
Will Garrett
Rundle Baker
Butler Toliver
Henry Pogs
Ben Moman
666 Cures Malaria Fever Reported
An item claims 666 cures malarial fever with no alcohol arsenic or other poisonous drugs. The note presents a health remedy without detailing efficacy or origin.
Young Men Volunteering for Army Branches Open Now
Young men aged 18 to 40 must register by Sept 5 and may choose their army branch at the recruiting office in Room 36 of the Astin building in Bryan. Cavalry medical coast artillery field artillery infantry engineers and mechanics are available. the sergeant in charge will place volunteers where suited.
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Army
Cavalry
Medical Department
Coast Artillery
Field Artillery
Infantry
Engineers
Astin
Bryan
Texas
Satans pet name used for Americans by German troops
Amsterdam reports Lt Ranke the German officer war correspondent notes German patrols in a crater skirmish with an American unit. After 19 hours of stalking both sides, three wounded Satans were brought in and their captors received iron crosses for bravery.
Messenger boy injured in jitney accident in Houston
A Gulf Pipe Line messenger boy, five year old J. Briarton, son of Mrs W. H. L Peter, suffered a fractured skull and a broken nose when run over by a speeding jitney. He was riding a bicycle and thrown about two feet after the collision.
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Houston
Aug
Teel
J. Briarton
Mra. W. HL Peterson
Gulf Pipe Line Company
Camp Travis to Recruit 8 Percent Black Americans
A raspy note claims the government plans to send eight percent of Black people to Camp Travis with orders to begin August 22. The statement warns of a broader roster of Black detainees and nationwide remittance lists.
Calomel Pill Ad Claims Safe Liver Tone Cure
The ad hawks a tonic named Liver Tone as a guaranteed remedy that supposedly cures liver issues without causing salivation. It urges immediate use, warns against missing a day’s work, and targets families with promises of rapid recovery.
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Dengernia
Dodeau
Diary Excerpt Shows German Officer’s Change in View of U S Troops
Secretary Daniels releases an ex tract from Lieutenant Tillmanns diary of the Baden Guarda unit in the 40th Regiment during the Chateau-Thierry fighting. The entry notes long night watches and artillery bombardment as American attacks are repulsed, ending with the writer’s capture.
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Daniels
Marine Corps
Tillmanns
40Th Regiment
Baden Guarda
Chateau-Thierry
Tillmann
Rocourt
Breuyres
Colney
Bear
Rocourt Epaux
Bois de Belleau
Danish Flat Shortage Sparks Auction Style Rentals
London reports a severe housing crunch in Danish cities. Brick yards close and building halts. Flat seekers stalk funeral processions to question mourners about housing, while auctions for caretaker services determine rental access.
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London
Copenhagen
Tonic advertised for malaria and cold symptoms
Bold tonic claim promises to cure headaches biliousness loss of appetite and fatigue tied to malaria or colds. Promotes as a fine remedy for general weakness.
Purified Calotabs Introduced Purge Drug Advancing Calomel
Purified calomel called Calotabs claims to remove old dangers and unpleasant effects. One tab at night with water purports a quiet taste free of griping and nausea and a morning sense of a clean liver and renewed appetite. Sold sealed for 86 cents with money back guarantee.
Lemon Lotion For Whitening Skin Advertised
An advertisement promotes a lemon based skin whitening lotion. It suggests mixing orchard white with lemon juice to create a facial lotion claimed to whiten the complexion, remove blemishes, and smooth rough skin. It advises applying daily to face neck arms and hands.
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Leiden
Dockage Standards for Underweight Cotton Bales
Houston Texas December 12 1917 Anderson Clayton Co advises cotton buyers to apply Texas Cotton Association tare rules. Bales under 450 pounds and over 400 pay 1 per bale. under 400 and over 254 pay 2. under 254 unmerchantable or subject to negotiated allowance. Coowners urge strict adherence to rules to prevent tare abuse in Europe.
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Houston
Texas
Gee
Smith
Bryan
Texas Cotton Association
Europe
Anderson, Clayton & CO
C. 9. Lamberth
Healing Snow Liniment Ad by E. J. Jenkins
An economical advertisement promotes Bal lard's Snow Liniment for wounds burns cuts and sores. It touts quick healing and strong effectiveness with bottles priced at 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar sold by E. J. Jenkins.
Negro Business League Formed in Bryan and Brazos County
At White and Thompson drug store in Bryan, a colored business and professional men’s league organized. Founding officers include Prof. O. E. Meador as president and I. N. White as secretary pro tem, with Dr. A. E. Thompson as first vice president and N. D. White as second vice president.
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Bryan
White & Thompson Drug Store
North Main Street
Drs. Wm. A. Hammond
A. E. Thompson
C. W. Flint
Messrs
F. D. Vaughn, Jr
W. M. Harrison
C. E. Lewis
W. E. Pigford
N. D. White
Ed Scott
S. E. Diggs
Wm. Harrison
O. E. Meador
I. N. White
Mc Gee's Baby Elixir Promoted for Heat Sickness
Advertisement states Mc Gee's Baby Elixir eases feverish heat effects and bowel issues in infants. It claims relief of stomach upset and diarrhea. Price 25¢ and 50c per bottle, sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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McGee’s
E. J. Jenkins
Unclear health remedy advert for Herbine
Constipation drives disease, keep bowels active. Herbine removes accumulations and primes the system. Price 60c. Sold by EB J Jenkins.
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J. Jenkins
Woman credits Tanlac relief after eight months of illness
Mrs Inez Arnold of San Antonio says years of stomach trouble and nervous headaches plagued her until Tanlac, with eight months of treatment costing over 800 dollars, brought full recovery. She reports improved sleep appetite and energy and regards Tanlac as salvation. She notes local Bryan Wellborn Beige Allen farm and Tabor outlets for Tanlac.
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Inez Arnold
San Fernando Street
San Antonio
Texas
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Will Battle
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A. W. Boyder
J. S. Smith
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Cottonwood
George Smith
Frances
George
Kamp Komfort
San Marcos
C. A. Russell
Shiloh
Calvert
Maccabees
P. Hall
Wylie Higgs
P. R. Denman
Berta ‘Denman
Willis Higgins
Stephenville
J. H. Ferguson
G. H. Echols
Providence
Sam Luther
Thompson Creek
C. D. Kelly
Floydada
Mrs. S. S. Kelly
Kurten
W. G. Taliaferro
High Rolls, N. M
O. Morris
Crowley, la
Western Union
Louis Vintor
New Iberia, la
Walter Dawson
D. C. Dawson
Navy
First Baptist Church
Charles Tura
Juanita and
Waco
Nick Lobello
J. C. Boyett
J. L. Hearne
Willie Schorm
Kate Fickesenn
T. B. McBride
Navasota
John McCallum
al McWhorter
J. W. Rauls
J. W. Barron
Mabel Helm
John Jones
H. D. Young
Stamford
Co. C. Morgan
Reliance
J. R. Eden
Jack Fountain
T. J. Kelly
Marlin
L. F. Battle
G. F. Ashford
Waxahachie
George F. Lee
Mrs. Romney Dansby
A. T. Dyass
W. P. Means of Independence
Foch
America the Beautiful
Atlantic
San Francisco
Lake Superior
Mexico
Gulf
Fair Land
Sons of Liberty
Messenger Boy
Travis
Laas
Calomel
SAP
Adv
Negro Business League
Bryan and
Tanlac
J. A. Burden
Glenview Dairy
Tawl
Glen View Dairy
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