Eighty Examined for Army Service and One Rejected
The Daily Eagle reports up to noon 80 of 150 men called for examination by the local exemption board. Forty were examined Monday and forty Tuesday morning, with one rejection for physical defects. Most applicants filed exemption blanks. many seem to have no legitimate excuse. Final calls are scheduled for tomorrow, and district boards are tallying lists while selecting experienced men from registration cards. A surgeon general ruling on flat feet under Lower Extremities is published for local boards.
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Daily Eagle
District Board
Regulations on Physical Examinations Tease Military Disqualifications
The article discusses paragraph 3 of the exam regulations noting that a broad flat sole is common in laboring classes and among negroes and not disabling. It urges close reading of paragraph 4 which states deficiencies must clearly disqualify a man before he is found physically deficient and not disqualified for service.
Malaria warning ad promotes Her Bine chill medicine
A vintage advertisement warns yawning and daytime dullness signal malaria and promotes Her Bine as a remedy. It claims the product purges impurities that feed the parasite, strengthens the liver, and cleanses the bowels, priced at 50 cents and sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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E. J. Jenkins
Drouth Relief Needed for Texas Farmers
About five million dollars will be needed to relieve drouth stricken farmers in western Texas. State Senator Scott Woodward of Brath county, chair of the senate agriculture committee, says legislation is expected during this session.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Scott Woodward
Brath County
Senate Committee On Agriculture
MEN OF MILITARY TRAINING WANTED FIRST IN THE ARMY
The Brazos county exemption board begins screening the first fifty of one hundred fifty men for examination. Examiners report good progress and many took exemption blanks. War department orders pick from accepted men the top five percent with prior service for training as non commissioned officers. The first group reports to President Arrington September 5 for travels and meals tickets arranged for them.
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Daily Eagle
Brazos County
Arrington
War Department
Woman Physician's Testimonial on Kidney Pills
Mrs Laura Beall of Plattsburg Mississippi recounts recovery from persistent left side pain after taking two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills. She notes previous doctors medicine failed to help and reports feeling well now. M H James.
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Laura Beall
Plattsburg
Miss
Foley
M. H. James
Prohibition Petition Circulating in Austin House
In Austin on August 27 a group of prohibition members within the Texas house circulate a petition asking Governor Hobby to present the statutory prohibition topic to the current special session.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
House
Hobby
Vital Statistics Reported Shows New Birth Certificates Filed
Daily fagle notes a new vital statistics law with penalties for nonreporting. Counted birth certificates filed with County Clerk Ferguson include James Sikes in Benchley a son. Jesse Henry in Bryan a son. Walter Gargil Harvey a son. W H Burt Brazos County a son. D D Welch Bryan a son Roger Lenear. E A Hensarling Bryan a daughter. P A Bennett Tabor a son. R D Massey Brazos County a son. Jesse James Tanner Bryan a son. O Z Hall Brazos County a son. William Austin Tucker Bryan sex not stated. D R Dawson College a son. William Enoch Covey Bryan a son. Grover Cleveland Smith Brazos County a daughter Annie Gertrude. Suzina Gorzycki Bryan Route 3 a daughter. Several death certificates filed in past three months.
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Ferguson
Charles Sikes
Benchley
Jesse Henry
Bryan
Walter Gargil
Harvey
Boy
W. H. Burt
Brazos County
D. D
Welch
Roger Lenear
E. A. Hensarling
P. A. Bennett
Tabor
Grover Cleveland Smith
Annie Gertrude Smith
William Gorzycki
Route 3
Suzina Gorzycki
Feel Worse After Vacation Prompted Foley Cathartic Tablets
A short advertorial notes that vacation time shifts to regular work causing heaviness discomfort bilious feelings and headaches. Foley Cathartic Tablets are advertised as mild reliable relief from indigestion effects.
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M. H. James
Fighting Man Risks Are Light in War
Marine corps officials in Washington report casualty statistics that challenge common beliefs about battlefield danger. They estimate one in fifteen killed and one in five hundred losing a limb among allied forces, with about 95 percent recovering from wounds and 90 percent able to return to the firing line. They note Haiti combat by Soldiers of the Sea yielded under 1 percent losses, using house to house methods replacing trenches on the western front.
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Washington
Marine Corps
France
Haiti
Borozone Antiseptic Ad Promotes Quick Wound Healing
Surgeons stress prompt first aid for cuts burns and bruises with an efficient antiseptic. Borozone is advertised as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for use on man or beast. Available in 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 at E. J. Jenkins for emergency readiness.
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E. J. Jenkins
Hundred Negro Soldiers From Houston to Fort Bliss
About one hundred Negro soldiers from the Twenty fourth Infantry under guard are moved from Columbus regimental HQ to Fort Bliss El Paso. They were involved in the Houston riot as reported by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Columbus
Fort Bliss
Houston
Burial of Mark Phillips at Millican After Waco Death
Mark Phillips was killed in Waco Friday morning and buried Sunday at Millican, home of his wife. The funeral, led by Rev. Massey of Navasota, drew a large crowd. He was described as exemplary, sober, honest, and capable. Phillips had worked in Navasota, then for Cole Hardware and Waco Ice. He died after being crushed between cars. His wife, a Millican resident, and his parents in McLennan County attended the service. He was about 32 or 33 and childless.
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Daily Eagle
Mark Phillips
Waco
MiLlican
Massey
Navasota
Phillips
Cole Hardware Company
Waco Ice Company
McLennan County
Johnson
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Endorsed
Mrs John Bourne of Brussels Wisconsin says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound reliably soothes and relieves irritating coughs and she will never be without it in the house. M H James also endorses the remedy for children.
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Foley
John Bourneville
Brussels
Wis
M. H. James
Death of Prof Hayden's Father in Wilkes Barre
The Rev Horace Edwin Hayden aged about 85 died August 22 at his home in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. Born 1837 in Catonsville Maryland he served four years in the Confederate army and was ordained in 1868. He long served St Stephen's parish and for 25 years was librarian and secretary for the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geographical Society. He is survived by his wife Miss Kate Byers of Hancock Maryland and by son Horace Edwin Hayden Jr of College Station Texas.
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Daily Eagle
Horace Edwin Hayden
Hayden
Wilkes Barre
Penn
Catonsville
Episcopal Church
St. Stephen's Parish
Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society
Kate Be, Byers
Hancock, Md
Horace Edwin Hayden, Jr
College Station
Texas
Are You Unlucky August Pollens Hay Fever Aid
Advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound claiming relief from hay fever and asthma symptoms. Promotes use for coughs colds and croup with soothing effect on nose throat and bronchial tubes. Signed M. H. James.
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Foley
M. H. James
Cotton Quotations From New York and Liverpool Markets
Local buyers and merchants report Saturday market quotations from the New York cotton exchange, Chicago grain and provisions exchanges, and the New York provisions exchange. The service includes four active months and spot quotations from leading markets including Liverpool.
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Daily Eagle
New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago Grain and Provisions Exchanges
New York Provisions Exchange
Board Room
Liverpool
Ballard's Snow Liniment For Pain Relief
When a cool draft after heating causes a stiff neck or back seek relief with Ballard's Snow Liniment. Promoted as the best pain reliever, available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles, sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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Ballard’s
E. J. Jenkins
Five Bandits Shoot Two Kill Payroll Robbery
In Chicago on August 28 five bandits shot dead two Winslow Bros. iron works workers in front of the plant. They escaped with a payroll of $9,100 in an automobile, leaving the scene with the money.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Winslow Bros.’ Iron Works
Funeral Thursday for Mrs Ellen Withers
Mrs Ellen Withers died last evening at 3 35 pm and will be buried from First Baptist Church with Dr M E Weaver officiating. Born Ellen Deckman in Halifax Nova Scotia on November 10 1832 she traveled with her brother A M Deckman to Texas in 1832 and after moving across the state married W B Withers in 1854. The couple lived in Houston Bryan and finally settled here where she spent the rest of her life. Surviving are two children of her son W A and two grandsons. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are listed.
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Daily Eagle
Ellen Withers
First Baptist Church
M. E. Weaver
W B. Withers
Houston
Bryan
Houston and
Texas Central
W. Jr
W. A
Baptist Church
States
Christ
J. A. Myers
R. S. Webb, Sr
T. R. Batte
M. H. James
H. O. Boatwright
J. L. Fountain
W. C. Davis
J. Webb Howell
H. H. Newton
J. I. Barron
A. Harris
John A. Moore
Foley Kidney Pills Patient Testimonial
A reader from Angela Louisiana, aged 43, reports severe back pain from kidney issues and says after using Foley Kidney Pills she now feels as youthful as when she was 21. The message emphasizes rapid relief and improved energy.
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A. W. Morgan
Angela
Foley
M. H. James
District Board At Work In Houston County
District board at Houston processes a list from the county showing dispositions of 434 men called. The records show the examined, discharged, accepted, and those who had previously volunteered. Returns to the county board are expected in a few days.
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Daily Eagle
Brazos County
District Board
Houston
County Board
Jewish New Year Services Slated with Local Talent
The Jewish new year begins Sunday September 17 with services by the local congregation. The choir practices the music described as among the most beautiful, and Prof. Tabenhaus will conduct the services.
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Daily Eagle
Tabenhaus
Well Drilling Reaches 3000 Feet at Mill Creek
Brenham Texas Aug 24 Producers Oil reports the Thielemann tract well at Mill Creek is down 3000 feet and drilling continues. The new formation differs greatly from the prior one found.
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Brenham
Texas
Producers Oil Company
Thielemann
Mill Creek
Houston Riot Toll Rises to Seventeen Dead
In Houston on August 26 the death toll from the riot reached seventeen with sixteen wounded in hospitals. Among the dead are two white soldiers four police officers nine white civilians one negro soldier and one Mexican. General Bell said military authorities hold responsibility as murder charges are filed by the district attorney.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Bell
Trustees Meet to Discuss County School Problems
County trustees, the County Superintendent Powers, and the educational board met in the district courtroom to discuss school problems. Millionaire Graton spoke on the rural school fund and the law, followed by H L McKnight on compulsory education. Registrants included G W Saxon, J P Gilpin, J Hearn, L N Yeager, B G Wallace, Walter Armstrong, J A Cahill, J Kesarek, Frank Ventura, Lee Saladin, G C Bryan, and A J Conway.
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Daily Eagle
G. W. Saxon
J. P. Gilpin
J. Hearn
Lester N. Yeager
B. G. Wallace
Walter Armstrong
J. A. Cahill
John Kesarek
Military trial for Blacks in Texas riot
Secretary Baker reported Houston normal and an ongoing rapid investigation into the rioting by colored troops. Indications point to military court trials for involved soldiers, while Baker awaits Major General Parker's full report and policy on future training of colored regiments in the South.
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Washington
Baker
Houston
Parker
Southern Department
Constipation Cure Ad by E J Jenkins
An old health ad claims constipation leads to serious disease and promotes HERBINE to remove bowel accumulations. The product is advertised as keeping the bowels regular and in prime condition, priced at 50 cents and sold by E J Jenkins.
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E. J. Jenkins
Deportees Drafted From Bisbee After Evading Board
About 247 men deported from Bisbee Arizona on July 12 are at Columbus New Mexico and were drafted into the national army Thursday. The Cochise county board certified they failed to appear before it, prompting the draft.
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Tucson
Ariz
Bisbee
Columbus
N. M
National Army
District Exemption Board
Cochise
Dr Mussulman to Speak at Teachers Institute
Dr Mussulman editor of the Texas School Journal and Magazine of Methods will deliver a free lecture on The Public School and the Future of Democracy. He is a leading southern educator and will speak Tuesday September 11 during the teachers institute.
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Daily Eagle
Mussulman
Texas School Journal
Magazine of Methods
South
Teachers’ Institute
Cures for a torpid liver by Herbine sale
Advertisement notes that a lazy daytime mood and yawning stem from a torpid liver. Herbine is claimed to cure disorders of an inactive liver, cleanse the bowels, and restore health. Sold by M. H. James for 65 cents.
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M. H. James
Belgian trade committee to promote empire Belgium commerce
London reports a Belgian trade committee has been appointed to study ways to promote trade and commerce between the British empire and Belgium. The move signals greater commercial cooperation and coordinated efforts to expand bilateral exchanges.
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Associated Press
London
British Empire
Belgium
Beeves at Highest Price Recorded at Union Stock Yards
Chicago stock yards confirms a new cattle high with choice beeves selling at 16.30 per hundredweight on Monday, 80 cents above last week’s record. They report strong demand and a market surge for hogs and cattle.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Malaria tonic claims to break fever with liver action
An old advertisement touts a malaria tonic labeled No 666 claiming five to six doses cure malaria or chills and fever. It promises the fever will not return when taken as a tonic, asserting better liver action than a rival and no gut upset, priced at 25 cents.
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Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Company
Bryan Cotton
FT. Bliss
Prof
District Board AT Work
Milan
Palm Beach
Oaly Day Goods Co
Olventeen
Frank Ventura
Lee Saladin
G. C. Bryan
A. J. Conway
DR. Mussulman
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