Army nutrition drive could save U.S. billions
Army officers report saving 22.5 dollars per man yearly by cutting edible waste in messes. If applied nationwide for 15,000 soldiers, yearly savings reach 338 thousand dollars, potentially 2.25 billion for the U.S. population. War department plans expand nutrition officers to camps and cantonments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Division of Food and Nutrition
Army
War Department
National Army
National Guard
Medical Department
German Descent Group Backs English Language for Unity
Brenham Texas August 16 a mass meeting of American citizens of German descent resolved to quit using German and embrace English as the sole language to promote unity in wartime. The declaration was submitted to the war council of defense at the courthouse and approved by a rising vote. The statement notes the duty of all citizens to act as a unit and avoid divisive influences during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Tex
Washington County
War Council of Defense
Court House
California Syrup of Figs a trusted child laxative
A classic advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as the ideal gentle laxative for children. It claims to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels without griping and advises mothers to use a teaspoonful when a coated tongue or illness appears. It warns against counterfeit versions and prompts asking a druggist for the bottle with printed directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
We Stand for English in Washington County Texas
A group of Texas residents of German origin pledge to discourage foreign language use and promote English in all public and private meetings and conversations to foster stronger Americanism. They call on friends to support this movement and urge all people to be wholly American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guages
Moore Carothers Weather Forecast for August 25 to 31
Weather movements forecast for the northwest and southern United States show average activity with showers in the east and southwest and cooler air. The period August 25 to 31 expects showery weather in the south with two cool movements, Tuesday Wednesday and Friday, bringing warmer days later and mid 60s to mid 70s temperatures regionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
No. K
Loyalty Ranger for Guadalupe County Appointed
George N. McDonald of Luling has been appointed loyalty ranger for Guadalupe County after being elected chairman of the Democratic executive committee. He formerly dispersed a disloyalty meeting and will serve in this county role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyalty Ranger
County OF Guadalupe
Luling
Tex
George N. McDonald
Democratic Executive Committee
Guadalupe County
McDonald
Army Men Sweep Ellington Field in Doubleheader
Army defeated Ellington field players in both games at the weekend series. The first game ended 15 to 16 and the Sunday contest 6 to 0, drawing large crowds especially on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Army
Ellington Field
One Army Only United States Army Emerges
A War Department order abolishes the terms regular army national army and national guard. It proclaims there is one army the United States Army and directs all commissions and insignia to transfer accordingly. Promotion remains by selection within legal limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
National Army
National Guard
War Department
United States Army
United States
Reserve Corps
United States’ Army
T. P. Boyett Jr Writes From France Of Promotions And Pleasures
Soldier T. P. Boyett Jr in France reports a good new job driving for the captain and plans a seven day furlough to a summer resort. he mentions letters from family, a friend Danny, insurance papers, and pride in family fishing prowess while serving with the 20th Engineers in American Expeditionary Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Boyett, JR
France
Dad
Mamma
Madeline
Danny
States
Galveston
Lignite and Iron Indications Near Plagens Farm
Jack Zanetti submitted a lignite sample from Fritz Plagens farm in Kurten showing wood origin and potential large deposits along Big Sandy creek. A rock with iron-ore appearance was shown, with extensive sulphur outcroppings. Plagens uses sulphur for pest control along the creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plagens Place
Jack Zanetti
Eagle Office
Fritz Plagens
Kurten
R. L. Morrison
Highways Department
College
Engineer Darling
Bureau of Mines
Zanetti
Big Sandy Creek
Old French Cruiser Dupetit Thouars Sank by Submarine
Paris reports the old French cruiser Dupetit Thouars sunk by a German submarine. Thirteen crewmen are missing while American destroyers rescued the remaining crew members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dupetit Fhouars
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Fights Malaria Germs
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to destroy malaria germs carried in the blood by the malaria mosquito. The ad notes price is c and promotes the tonic as a remedy for malaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Price
Ex Bryan Boy Palmer Killed in Action Memorial Held
Memorial exercises at Huntsville and Sam Houston Normal honored Jesse Adrian Palmer who was killed in action July 19 while serving with marines on the western front. Palmer, born October 9, 1897 in Bryan, moved to Huntsville as a child. He enlisted June of last year and served with that unit since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Sam Houston Normal
Jesse Adrian Palmer
Palmer
Bryan
Public Be Damned Policy Indefensible Under U S Control
Director General of Railroads McAdoo issues general order condemning the "public be damned" stance under government operation as unacceptable. He urges courteous, efficient service and rebukes excuses like Uncle Sam running the railroads. The note links wage increases to higher fares and calls for loyalty and patriotism from employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
United States
Uncle Sam
America
Teachers Examinations Scheduled Sept. 6 and 7
An examination for teachers certificates will be held at the court house Friday and Saturday Sept. 6 and 7. Superintendent W F Doughty says there is a great shortage of experienced teachers and urges retired or competent persons to obtain certificates to help keep schools up to standard. Schedule lists subjects by session for Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. F. Doughty
Army Casualties Report First Section Listed
The first section of the army casualty list reports 18 killed in action and 25 wounded severely, totaling 43 casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Promoted as Headache Remedy
An old promotional piece touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine for tonic and laxative effects without causing nervousness. It instructs readers to seek the full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove.
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E. W, Grove
County Tax Rate Fixed At 63 Cent State Rate 15 3
County commissioners set the county tax at 63 cents per $100 with road district No 1 at 55 cents and No 2 at 35 cents The state rate this year is 55 cents The report details valuations and funds including roads bridges courts and public buildings with district 1 valued at 5 298 837 and district 2 at 1 484 760 totaling 9 437 953 in net valuations and 50 020 92 in total tax levies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Lt. Macmanus Joins West Texas Academy as Military Professor
First Lieutenant A F Macmanus U S Army retired has been detailed by the War Department to the West Texas Military Academy in San Antonio as professor of military science and tactics. He traces his service from 19th century Texas volunteers to the Philippine campaign before later teaching at several institutions. He retired in 1904 and has since held academic posts including at Texas A and M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. W. Macmanus
U. S. Army
War Department
West Texas Military Academy of
San Antonio
Macmanus
Texas United States Volunteers
Philippine Islands
39Th
United States Volunteers
Regular Army
Agricultural and Mechanic College of Texas
Violent Artillery Actions North and South of Avre
French and German artillery engaged along both banks of the Avre during the night with heavy fire reported on both sides. The clashes centered near positions north and south of the river, signaling intensified combat in the area.
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Associated Press
Paris
Avre
Public citation to unknown heirs in land suit 1918 Brazos County
The State of Texas to Brazos County officials commands summons of unknown heirs of Samuel W. Robertson John H Eckford Asa Mitchell Nathan Mitchell Milam Gay Mary Fulcher and John Fulcher in suit No 7694 filed by T S Hill. Publication weekly for four weeks prior to Sept 16 1918 in Bryan newspaper.
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Brazos County
Samuel W. Robertson
John H. Eckford
Asa Mitchell
Nathan Mitchell
Milam Gay
Mary Fulcher
John Fulcher
District Court
City of
Bryan
A. D
T. S. Hill
Texas
Jno
Jno. Fulcher
Corns ruin a graceful step and a youthfully attractive walk
A health note urges women to remove corns with Freezone from drug stores. It touts a brisk step as more attractive than beauty or skin, describes Freezone as a gummy dries and shrivels corns without irritation, and promises painless removal of root and all. Ady.
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Ady
Robert Mathews One Fourth and Robertson League Survey Claim
A legal notice in Brazos County Texas describes two tracts in the Robert Mathews One Fourth League and Samuel W. Robertson League. It asserts title by five and ten year statutes, seeks damages of five hundred dollars, and calls for service by publication with judgment for title possession and quieting of title.
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Lake Branch
S-E. Corner
S-W
P. O
Carter’s Creek
Saline Creek
N-W
Robert Mathews
Samuel W. Robertson
Brazos County
Texas
Robt. Mathews
Robertson and Mathews
Mathews
Robertson League
P. O. Brs
S. D. Smith
Robertson Survey
B. J. Mkd. H. Brs
P.O. Mrkd. H. Brs. S
J. W. Barron
Bryan
A. D
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Constitutional Cure
There is more catarrh in this region than all other diseases combined and viewed as incurable by local remedies. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is described as a constitutional internal treatment effective through the blood on mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case not cured by Hall's medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
F. J. Cheney &O
Brazos County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Re-Election Runoff
A Brazos County candidate declares entry in the run off for sheriff after a first primary showing a 214 plurality. He emphasizes service, availability, and a belief in term rotation, urging both men and women voters to support him at the August 24 runoff.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Brazos County
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U. S
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LT. Macmanus
West Texas Academy
State OF Texas
Leonard Morehead
Fletcher
Castoria
Aly
Tiane
Tuctaconod
Lilith
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