Allan Fuller Reports Daily Frontline Life From France
Allan C Fuller son of Prof and Mrs F D Fuller of College writes from somewhere in France July 28 1918 about daily front line events. He describes gasoline quantities obtained to run vehicles and close contact with American forces, salvage of German gear, battlefield corpses and the spread of war debris, civilians returning to ruined towns, and capturing German soldiers noting humane treatment. He mentions sending a German cap and buttons home and buying a Gillette razor from a scavenged pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Fuller
F. D. Fuller
College
United States Ambulance Service
France
Fritz
Nelson
Wixon Lake Ranch Postings and Pasture Notices
A ranch at Wixon Lake is posted with pasture and farming restrictions. The notice warns against fishing or seining and states the property is not open to trespass. No further details on enforcement or dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixon Lake
Tabor
Locals and Personalities Move Through Bryan
Town visitors include J. Martin and daughter Vivian from Kurten and Mrs. and Mrs. W. P. Martin of Steep Hollowes in Bryan. Notables from Kurten, Crossroads, Iola, Harvey and nearby areas appear in town, with auto parties and arrivals listed. a ticke committee meeting is set in Red Cross rooms. Provincial names include Hugo Endler, Oliver Hall, Myrtle Smith, Della Nevels, Winnie Carroll and Vivian Edge among others. The column notes a tonic advertisement and Nunn returning from Camp Travis.
Calotabs: a delightful new calomel medicine
Science offers a nausea free calomel alternative Calotabs described as a purifying liver cleanser and biliousness remedy. One tablet at bedtime with water claims to purge the system by morning with no nausea or griping and no dietary restrictions. Sold only in sealed packages for 35 cents with druggist guarantee.
Field problem success crowns A and M radio class hike
After a three days field problem on the Brazos river 88 men from the signal corps radio class at A and M college returned to campus delighted with the successful operation Twelve miles of wire communication linked the field and headquarters from 7 am to 1 pm daily Ground work and field signaling were practiced with cooking done by the men making the outing both busy and enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos River
Signal Corps
A. and
M. College
College
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens in Summer
An old advertisement promises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic strengthens the body to endure summer heat. It claims to purify and enrich the blood and improve overall health with a strengthening invigorating effect. The bottle is priced at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Manpower bill sent to conference after Senate amendm
The Senate amendment extending the draft ages to 18 and 45 was formally rejected by the House and the bill sent to conference. A conference meeting is planned to resolve differences. Also, a report from Amsterdam says the German empress has taken a turn for the worse after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
London
Amsterdam
Strayed or Stolen Mules Sought by Rochen Route 5
Wanted department notes two mules lost or stolen on Saturday night, one red and one brown aged five or six years. Report any information to F. J. Rochen Route 5. Also local ad offers Duroc Jersey hogs and corn seed for sale by J. O. Thomas Route 4 with reported 50 bushels per acre yield.
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F. J. Rochen
Duroe Jersey
J. O. Thomas
Route 4
Lodge Republicans Choose Henry Lodge as Floor Leader
In Washington on August 24 Henry Lodge of Massachusetts was elected floor leader by the senate Republicans to succeed late Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire. Hugo Endler announces work at the Union Warehouse Bryan seeking patronage. For sale text includes 615 acres near Iola with hog pasture two houses and fences priced at 10 per acre. Also a pair of mules offered by Frank Barak P O Box 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Henry Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate Republicans
Senator Gallinger
New Hampshire
Union, Warehouse
Bryan
Hugo Endler
Wpd
Iola
D. D. Sheffield
Tex
Frank Barak
P. O
Brazos County
Samuel W. Robertson
John H. Eckford
Asa Mitchell
Nathan Mitchell
Milam Gay
Mary Fulcher
John Fulcher
District Court
City of
A. D
T. S. Hill
Samuel W. Pedertsen
Wwethan Mitchell
Texas
Jnc. H. Beckford
Nathan
Navasota
Boiling Spring
Lake Branch
S-E. Corner
S.W. Corner
Carter’s Creek
Saline Creek
Carter's Creek
Robert Mathews
Jewish Soldiers and Friends Entertained at Hart Home
A social gathering at the D. S. Hart residence drew 40 to 50 attendees from the college camp, mainly meteorologists, plus civilians and many young ladies. The event featured songs, cartoons by upcoming minstrel show artists, dances, and a punch display. Dr Taubenhaus announced prayer books and records for the national welfare program aiding Jewish soldiers. Ed E. Talmage spoke on rebuilding trade through new news distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Hart
Taubenhaus
Ed E. Talmage
Germany
Thedford's Black Draught Praised by Ringgold Family
A Ringgold Georgia family member lauds Thedford's Black Draught as a long standing remedy for headaches from constipation and spring malaria. The note claims regular use keeps the liver functioning, prevents doctor bills, and restores health, describing the preparation as purely vegetable and effective.
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Ringgold
Chas
Gaston
Thedford
No Worms in a Healthy Child
Advertisement claims worms cause unhealthy color and stomach issues. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a two to three week remedy to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system so a child recovers health. It is offered at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Professor Michie Sells East Side Bungalow Home
Professor J N Michie sells his bun galow on the east side to W B Lanham of the extension service. The house is well built and comfortable and Lanham will occupy it when Michie leaves for the University of Michigan around September 8. 666 contains no alcohol or poisonous drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Michie
W. B. Lanham
Extension Service
Michie
University of Michigan
Mr. Lanham
Tanlac credited by Prof Elmer Morris for 24 pound gain
Testimonial from Prof Elmer Morris of Southside Tennessee states he gained 24 pounds after three bottles of Tanlac and relief from stomach troubles. He praises the medicine as the best he has tried and notes his weight rose from 170 pounds. The item also mentions local Bryan sellers and a Texas governor’s selection for a marksman school.
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Tanlac
S. R. Luton
Bumpus Mills
Tennessee
Atlanta
Elmer Morris
Southside
Tenn
Morris
Elmer E. Morris
Bryan
N. A. Stewart
Adv
Special Bargains for the Week at Low Prices
Weekly sale highlights include Percale at 15c per yard, Ginghams from 16 2 3c to 25c, Middy Blouses 85c to 1.25, Sport Coats 2.98 to 3.98, two piece Dresses with Gingham or Pongee Silk and Cotton Suiting, Organdie and Silk Waists 1 to 1.50, Silk Skirts 3.50 to 5.50, Glowy Silk Parasols 1, Knee Winter Suits for boys, new Shoes arriving, Blue Chambray Shirts 65c to 98c, Heavy Underwear 75c to 89c, Women's long sleeve under shirts 45c to 75c, Pants Overalls 75c to 95c, Hats and Caps 0.25 to 1.50.
Shoes and Slippers Clearing Out Sale Bargains
The store advertises a clearing out sale on shoes and slippers for men women and children. Prices include men and boys work and dress shoes from 1.75 to 2.98, ladies and misses oxfords and slippers from 1.00 to 2.25, children's sandals from 0.45 to 0.69, and tennis oxfords at 0.50. The sale emphasizes deep reductions across all departments.
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Eeeereereeres
Closing out sale of ladies and children garments and linens
A long list of discounted items from a dry goods store includes ladies vests, stockings, dress lawns, shirtwaists, laces, towels, men's and boys socks, corsets, ribbons, boudoir caps, children's gingham dresses, and girls and misses dresses. Prices shown range from 5c to several dollars as the store clears stock.
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SBI Coca
Lee
DVICO
Sahtani Dian
Gingham
Chambray
Closing Out Holiday Dress and Apparel Sale Headlines
Local shop announces a clearance of ladies blouses skirts and shirts in whites and colors. Deep discounts on boys and men’s wash suits knee pants pants and hats. Heavy reductions on dresses parasols curtains and accessories with many items priced under a dollar or just above.
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Allan C. Fuller
J. ’. Martin
Miss Vivian
Kurten
W. P. Martin
Steep Hollows
City
Oliver Hall
F. J. Hall
Fountain
Naval Forces
New Orveans
Myrtle Smith
Waller
Ross Robinson
Irene Taylor
Archie Taylor
Della Nevels
Cross
R. L. Smith
Riverside
Charles Merka
Smetana
J. S. Williams
Edna Kilpatrick
Cora
Sybil Fitzgibbon
Robert Fitzgibbon
W. A. Hudspeth
Cottonwood
Geo. T. Lee
Wellborn
Helen
R. H. Carroll
Miss Winnie
Harvey
L. L. McCary
T. G. Isbill
D. J. Wilcox
John Driver
Mae Conrad
Vivian Edge
Vivian
Port Arthur
J. D. Goen
Miss Lavada
W. S. and
Sam Jones
Harry Koontze
Zack
Bess Spence
Galveston
Clifton Welch
Madisonville
R. A. Baker
Millican
J. S. Doane
Brenham
Hi. O. Pool
Emma Pool
San Angelo
Tom H. Hughes
A. D. Blaylock
C. Freeman
Dallas
H. B. Zachary
Mother of
Uvalde
Merriam Brewster of
van Alstyne
Wm. A. Baker
Coleman, Okla
Harold Wallace
Jeanette Moore
Jay Moore
W. R. Moore
Fred Ellis
Ardmore
Okla
Geo. O. Jones
Wiley O. Jones
Marlin
Red Cross
J. T. Hanway
Auto
Colorado Springs
Colo
J. C. Nagle
Family of College
Roy Nunn
Camp Travis
E. W. Grove
LODGE
T. W. Davidson
W. A. Johnson
Lattimore
C. M. Cureton
H. B. Terre
N. P. Houx
R. L. Williford
T. C. Nunn
L. E. Morehead
W. W. Gainer
Tom
Taylor
Ernin
J. M. Atkins
FP. H. Pool
of the Peace
Justice
Pat Us
Aot
Dachigestrass
B. Shaw
Teeoerner
Bate
A&r Ms
S-E
Robt. Mathews
Robertson
Mathews
Robertson League
P. O. Brs
S. D. Smith
Robertson Survey
B. J. Mkd. H. Brs
J. W. Barron
Georgia
Jack
Morris Ayd Tanlac
R. T. Knowles
Hobby
Camp Perry
Ohio
Austin
M. Bonneville
Main Street
Big Express
Millinery Department
Daily Eagle
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