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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1917

Page

4

Brazos County Courthouse to Undergo Modernization Plan

Brazos County commissioners accept Sanguinet Staats and Gootleib plan for a $27,000 courthouse overhaul. Work includes interior smokestack, new toilet rooms, tiled corridors, a rest room for ladies, painting, plastering, and updated wiring. Costs to be covered by a two cent tax increase offset by reduced general fund, with existing road district rates adjusted.

Daily Eagle Brazos ‘County Commissioners Court Sanguinet, Staats and Gootleib Houston Justice of the Peace Road District No. 1

BoroZONE Promotes Fast Wound Healing For Emergencies

Surgeons stress prompt antiseptic first aid for cuts burns bruises and wounds. BoroZONE touts itself as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast. Available in multiple sizes priced 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 from E J Jenkins.

E. J. Jenkins

Requests United States Marshal Be Ordered

Dr James Byars exemption board head in Brazos county wired Judge Byrnes to send a United States marshal to Bryan He cites interference with the board and duties as reason The two Department of Justice officers Herring and Rogers left Houston and are due this afternoon

Daily Eagle James Byars Brazos County United States Marshal Rogers Department of Justice Houston

G. D. Tucker Offers Cheap Cash Feed

Local supplier G. D. Tucker advertises affordable livestock feed available for cash purchases. He promotes low prices and quick service to attract farmers and diye customers.

G. D. Tucker

Jen kin s party honors Miss Lucy Gene Carney at Davidson home

A Harvey Texas Aug 9 report describes a Jenkin s party at Mrs C Davidson’s home honoring Miss Lucy Gene Carney of Lane City with porch games and punch. Other notes mention visits by Devalsant Buchanan and Clifton, Raymond Davidson return trips, Thelma Welch visiting Mamie Cargill, George Davidson seeking work in San Antonio, a Christian Endeavor meeting at Bright Light, and a needed rain.

Harvey Texas C. Davidson Lucy Gene Carney Raymond Davidson Wharton Lane City J. C. Davidson N. A. Cat Christian Endeavor Society Bright Light Thelma Welch Mamie Cargill George Davidson San Antonio

Feel Worse After Vacation and Indigestion Relief

The ad notes vacation shifts to regular work cause discomfort such as heaviness fatigue headache and coated tongue. Foley Cathartic Tablets are promoted for prompt relief from indigestion, described as mild and gentle but effective.

M. H. James

Georgia Cotton Auction Brings 700 For Red Cross Fund

The first three bales of Georgia's new cotton crop sold today at the cotton exchange steps in New York for 700 dollars, about 50 cents a pound, with proceeds going to the Red Cross. An advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for stiffness and back pain, priced 25c 50c and 1.00, sold by E. J. Jenkins.

New York Georgia Cotton Exchange Red Cross Fund Ballard E. J. Jenkins Palm Beach

Testimonial of Relieved Health by Mrs Laura Beall

Mrs Laura Beall of Plattsburg Mississippi says she recovered her health after suffering from persistent left side pain. She used Foley Kidney Pills and claims two bottles made her feel all right. The endorsement by M. H. James notes the relief and invites readers to trust the product.

Laura Beall Plattsburg Miss Foley M. H. James

Galveston Offers Ideal Pleasure City by the Sea

Galveston markets a cool sea breeze allure with top surf bathing fishing and sight seeing yachts. Low rate excursion tickets on sale by I. and G. N. Ry for trains arriving Saturday afternoon August 18 and Sunday morning. See I. and G. N. Ticket Agent for details.

Galveston

Street Car Strikes Refuse Settlement Proposal

Kansas City street car strikers refuse the settlement proposal announced in the city. The action follows ongoing disputes affecting transit services in Missouri's largest urban area.

Kansas City, Mo

Banos County Fulfills U S War Call by 268 Enlistees

Banos County reports 268 men offered for the first call to serve in the United States Army, with 434 examined and 147 passing physicals. Exemption denials totaled 86 with appeals possible, and the exemption board has already exceeded the required quota. Clerks prepare lists of those accepted for service while appeals proceed at the Houston district board.

T ‘S Bbagie Brazos County United States Houston

Brazos County Men Listed For Service In United States

A compiled roster from Brazos county names numerous residents called into federal service with serial numbers and addresses. The document lists Henry Plagens, John Richmond, August Endler and many others from Bryan and surrounding towns, detailing exemptions denied and exemptions granted after physician review.

Henry Plagens Bryan John Richmond Endler H. H. McDonald Aubrey Finley College Frank Gee Allen Farm Joe White Jessie Eleby Henry Glover Rodney Whitehead E. C. Harrison Charley Salvato R. S. Edmonds William Nash Lee Silver Thad McAlpin Henry Jordan Steele’s Ira Meyes Navasota Reuben Fuqua Sam Davis Wellborn L. D. Osborn Millican Earl Garner Kurten Sam Johnson Tabor Fred Holliday Rosprim S. H. Greer Joseph P. Luza Ray M. Green Luke Franklin Dinkins Joe Spell James Sterling Zack Ross Zinanti Steele's

Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Warns Against Calomel

A vintage advertisement claims calomel harms the liver and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute. It promises quick relief from bilious symptoms and says the product is safe for children, with a money back guarantee if it fails to work.

Acutonic Dodson

Saloonkeepers Urged to Close Around Military Camps

United States deputy marshals advised about three hundred saloon keepers in Kansas City to close their establishments within half a mile of military camps in line with President Wilson's wartime order. Many saloons already complied, signaling a potential dry upsurge in the up-town district.

Kansas City More United States Wilson

Five Americans Lost When Steamer City of Athens Strikes Mine

Washington reports five American passengers were lost when the British steamer City of Athens hit a mine and sank near Capetown South Africa on August 10. Ten other passengers and four crew members were lost. Among the deceased were missionaries Mr and Mrs Naggan Miss Robinson and Caroline Thompson. nineteen other missionaries were saved.

Washington City of Athens Capetown South Africa State Department Naggan Miss Robinson Caroline Thompson

IWW Man Wounded Curses Flag in Salt Lake County Jail

Gustaf Lonefars of the Industrial Workers of the World is jailed in Salt Lake County after a confrontation with a national guardsman. He sustained a bayonet wound in the back during arrest and is accused of cursing the government flag. A dental office contact appears in the text.

Associated Press Salt Lake City National Gustaf Lonefars The Industrial Workers of the World

Notified to Appear at Leon Springs Officers Training Camp

War department telegrams received Saturday night notify four locals who passed examinations for entrance at Leon Springs officers training camp. William Wipperman may not attend. Kennard Davis, previously an Overland agent, will go. Davis Cole plans to attend. Davis Burke is a Davis & company salesman.

Daily Eagle War Department Leon Springs William Wipper W. E B. Burke Daveties Davis Cole Lawler Milling Company Kennard Davis Overland Automobile Wipperman Davis Cole

Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples

Louis Calderon and Matilda Munos, John T. Cloud and May Parker, George Wallace Dunlap and Mary Emma Harrington were issued marriage licenses.

Louis Calderon Matilda Munos John T. Cloud May Parker George Wallace Dunlap Mary Emma Harrington

Woman Recounts Miracle Recovery With Tanlac

Emma Wyatt of 116 Trinidad St Houston Texas describes eight years of rheumatic pain stomach trouble and headaches. After starting Tanlac she regained use of her arm appetite and energy gaining ten pounds and vowing to tell others to take Tanlac. Sold in Bryan Edge Wellborn by local stores.

Tanlac Emma Wyatt Trinidad St Houston Texas Kiesling Mrs. Wyatt Taniac Bryan N. A. Stewart Edge Moore & Payne Wellborn J. P. Royder

Buchu Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health

An advert promotes Buchu Kidney Pills as a safe easy remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It recommends two or three doses daily to normalize the kidneys and notes 50 cent boxes are sold at Emmel's Drug Store.

Emmel’s Drug Store

Foley Kidney Pills Advertises Rheumatism Relief

A letter from A J Walsh of Sneffels Cole claims Foley Kidney Pills relieve rheumatism by toning kidneys to keep uric acid from blood and ease aching joints. Walsh says the pills are the best he has used and recommends them. sold by M H James.

Foley A. J. Walsh Sneffels Cole J. Walsh M. H. James

Also Mentioned on This Page

Banos Court House Sandy Creek McCree Bridge Henry Crenshaw G. W. Ormes A. and M. College Extension Service Benson Pier 120 Banos County A. Foster James Lokelton Henry Conrad Thomas F. Mayo John German Walter R. Cole Walter Salvato B. A. Valouch J. H. Hasters George A. Wilhite Arthur Walker Wheelock Arthur Griggs Lem Harris Carl Abell Jesse J. Lee S. M. Williams J. J. Murphy E. J. Jones John Valenta Willis Williams Serre R. H. Smith George Smith Haywood Henderson Charles Monroe Iotaneies Arsseris James Castles Felix Smith George Bullock Cawthon Thomas Haynes Anson Parsons Sherman Risinger Eee Enone Henry Rhode Arthur Jefferson John Flewellen Harry V. Gorytki Henry Moore John Riddenhouse Seoveesveegers James N. Harrison W. W. Groda Major Jessie Reddick Stephen McCain Willie Tunson Grant Muckelroy Willie Sloan Ivory Garner Randle Scott Hal Stafford Stone City J. A. Higgins Willig Dowling H. T. Downard Bennie Sweed O. H. Walker C. S. Wilson Ben Lon Richey Junior Phillips Joshua Green W. W. Hicks Joe DeGarro R. Prinzel Eddie Monroe Edward Hudlin Primrose Harris John 8. Caldwell Arriola Ricardo Ned Peterson Alfred Davidson Samuel Walker Nathaniel Jones James Godine Richard Mooring Ed Robinson Charles W. Saxon Joe Cassimio R. J Antone Boriskie Hermann Dixon Seccnes Ivan Means Green Gooden Stone N. R. Claydon Rufus Meekins Willie Ford Stone City City Alex S. Mickins L. J. Falgeau Bryan Coves J. H. Washington Aaron Monroe Dave Metzer Joe Operstein Sim Adams Henry Andrews Ben Adams George Brandon Tom Brown Henry J. Bradow Walter Banks James W. Boxley Henry Broxsmith Sota Isaac Collins Eddie Minor Ira Minor Carlo Carso Tony Chapetta Joe Cash T. J. Conway Charles M. Dodson Albert Pope Dyess Jim Franks Noah Mayes Richard Ellis Hilario Grandiano Tobie Grear James Godine, Jr Tom Hays James Henderson Willam A. Hopkins Henry Hill, Jr Joe Hebert Henry Herzog Horace Hall Sam Hill Raymond Jones Ernest Johnson Frank Jackson Charles Johnson Cleveland Kennard Fritz Kehlenbrink, Jr John Kelinec R. G Adam Kosh McKenzie Newton Fred Lee Nash James L. Powers George W. Price Arthur B. Ray Tony Rofino John Rosino Richard Rodgers Adolph Regmund Joe Scartmate Charles T. Scanlin Henry T. Schovassa Sylvester Smith Alex Sharp Charles A. Schram Jim Steptoe Fred Smith Reuben Taylor Frank Transtecost Edgar Vincent Robert Williams Henry A. Weddecke H. H. Williamson John L. Walker Joe H. Watson John H. White, Jr Wix Walker Emanuel Watson Ebbin Williams William J. Bullock Brazos Army Robert R. Ball Joe Lewis Thomas G. Anderson Max Gelber Luther E. Lawson Stanislaw Kapchininskie James A. Clutter Carl Beene Eck Sharp Henry J. Lohman Marion Crenshaw Abraham Owens Julius J. Manther J. R. Pitzer Mike Howard Pagan Ottez Rafel William Stuard John M. Rains James Carter S. L. Boatwright Henry Locke Robert Keibrest W. T. Bryant Steve A. Hudnett David Nelson Chester A. Jones Joe Viola Calomel Saul Dr. W. H. Lawrence Dental Office New City National Bank Smith Drug Co Mag. Wyatt Buchu Milan Just Oaly Dry Goods
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