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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
7
The local exemption board has examined about 80 of 150 called, with 40 examined Monday and 40 Tuesday morning. One man rejected for physical defects. others filed for exemption or considered it largely a form. District board actions pending. time tight to select first 5 percent of accepted men with prior military experience.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a chill medicine to prevent or cure malaria. It claims the remedy drives out impurities feeding the germ, strengthens the liver, and cleanses the bowels. Price 50c, sold by E. J. Jenkins.
Austin reports that about five million dollars will be needed to relieve drouth stricken western Texas farmers. State Senator Scott Woodward of Brath county chairs the agriculture committee and foresees legislation during the current session.
Brazos county exemption board begins processing the first fifty of 150 men called for examination. Examiners report good progress and most applicants secured exemption blanks. War department directs selecting from accepted men the first 5 percent for cantonment training, likely for non commissioned officer roles. A second advance party arrives September 15 with transportation and meal tickets prepared.
Mrs Laura Beall of Plattsburg Mississippi reports serious left side pain and poor health improved after using two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes the medicine helped when doctors’ remedies did not.
In Austin on August 27 prohibition members in the Texas House circulate a petition among members urging Governor Hobby to bring the subject of statutory prohibition to the current special session.
The Daily fagle notes new vital statistics law penalties for reporting. Birth certificates filed with County Clerk Ferguson include several Bryan area births from March to August with names and parents. Death certificates published cover occurrences in the past three months.
Advertisement urging Foley Cathartic Tablets to ease discomfort after vacation. Claims prompt relief from indigestion with mild gentle action. Signed M. H. James.
Marine corps officials in Washington say allied casualty statistics show only one in fifteen killed and one in five hundred loses a limb. About 95 percent recover from wounds and 90 percent can return to the firing line. Haitian combat by the Soldiers of the Sea suffered under 1 percent losses, as the wide terrain and house to house fighting replace trenches on the western front.
Surgeons stress prompt antiseptic care for cuts burns and wounds. BoroZone marketed for man or beast promises immediate healing with no infection risk. Available in four sizes at 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 sold by E. J. Jenkins.
About one hundred soldiers of the Twenty fourth Infantry, under guard, are moved from Columbus to Fort Bliss following their involvement in the Houston riot. The transfer occurred as the men were taken from regimental headquarters to the Texas post.
Mark Phillips who died Friday morning in Waco was buried in Millican on Sunday at his wife’s home. The funeral drew a large crowd and Rev. Massey of Navasota delivered the tribute, praising Phillips as upright and exemplary. He formerly worked in Navasota, later for Cole Hardware and Waco Ice, and died after being crushed between cars. He was 32 or 33, childless, and his wife, Miss Johnson of Millican, attended the service with her brothers.
Mrs John Bourne of Brussels Wis praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the coughing remedy that never fails. She notes it soothes irritating hacking coughs and recommends it for children, adding she will never be without it in the house.
The Rev Horace Edwin Hayden A M father of Professor Hayden of the A and M college died at his home in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on August 22 He was born in Catonsville Maryland in 1837 served four years in the Confederate army and was ordained a priest in 1868 Since 1879 he was connected with St Stephen's parish Wilkes Barre and for 25 years served as correspondence secretary and librarian of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geographical Society He is survived by his wife Miss Kate E B Byers of Hancock Maryland and by his son Horace Edwin Hayden Jr of College Station Texas.
A vintage newspaper advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the top remedy for hay fever asthma and respiratory irritation. It promises relief for coughs colds and croup by soothing the nose throat and bronchial tubes.
Local cotton buyers and merchants begin receiving quotations from the New York cotton exchange Chicago grain and provisions exchanges and the New York provisions exchange. The service starts today with a special wire run into the board room. Cotton quotations include four active months and spot prices from leading markets including Liverpool.
Advertising copy urges sufferers of stiff necks and sore backs to use Ballard's Snow Liniment. Claims it is the best pain reliever available with bottles priced 25c 50c and $1.00, sold by E. J. Jenkins.
Chicago august 28 two men guarding a Winslow Bros iron works payroll of 9100 were shot dead in front of the plant by five bandits who escaped with the money in an automobile.
Mrs Ellen Withers died last evening at 3 35 and will be buried from the First Baptist church Thursday afternoon with Dr M E Weaver officiating. Born Ellen Deckman in Halifax Nova Scotia November 10 1832 she came to Texas in 1832 meeting her future husband W B Withers later moving to Houston Bryan and Fort Belknap. Survived by two sons W A Withers and relatives. long active Baptist member. Pallbearers listed with honorary and active names.
A reader from Angela Louisiana writes that kidney disorders caused widespread aches. At 43 she says she felt like a 90 year old until using Foley Kidney Pills, after which she felt like she did at age 21.
The district board at Houston processes 434 men listed from the county. The records show who was examined discharged accepted and those who had previously volunteered. Officials expect returns to the county board within a few days.
The Jewish new year begins Sunday September 17 with services at the local congregation. Local talent will lead and Prof Tabenhaus will conduct the services as the choir works on exceptionally beautiful music.
Brenham Texas Aug 24 The Producers Oil company on the Thielemann tract at Mill Creek reports the well is down 3000 feet with drilling ongoing. The new formation is said to differ greatly from the previous strata found.
In Houston July night riots, 17 are dead and 16 wounded with 2 white soldiers, 4 police officers, 9 white civilians, 1 negro soldier and 1 Mexican among the deceased. Military authorities take charge as murder charges await filing by the district attorney.
County trustees meet with County Superintendent Powers and the county educational board in the district courtroom to discuss school issues. Millionaire Grafton outlines rural school fund operations, followed by H. L. McKnight on compulsory education. Attendees register from districts 93, 19, 11, 12, 17, 23, and 25 including Saxon, Gilpin, Hearn, Yeager, Wallace, Armstrong, Cahill, Kacarek, Ventura, Saliadin, Bryan, Conway.
Washington reports Houston situation normal as officers investigate last week's riot by negro troops. Indications point to military court trials for involved soldiers, though Secretary Baker awaits Major General Parker's full report. Baker declines to discuss policy on sending colored regiments to Texas training sites.
An 19th century ad touts HERBINE as a cure for constipation and bowel buildup. It claims the remedy keeps the bowels active and regular and promises the system in prime condition. Sold by E. J. Jenkins at 50 cents.
About 247 men deported from Bisbee on July 12 are now camped at Columbus New Mexico and were drafted into the national army Thursday. The Cochise county board certificate that they failed to appear prompted the action, per the district exemption board.
Dr eeecieanaera of the Texas School Journal and Magazine of Methods will lecture for free on September 11. The talk, titled The Public School and the Future of Democracy, accompanies the annual teachers institute held that week.
An 19th century health note claims a torpid liver causes daytime fatigue and impurities in the body. Herbine is advertised to strengthen the liver cleanse the bowels and restore health. The product costs 50 cents and is sold by M. H. James.
The government appointed a Belgian trade committee to study methods for boosting trade and commerce between the British empire and Belgium.
Chicago August 28 cattle market records show choice beeves selling at 16.30 per hundredweight, an 80 cent rise above last week's high. The gain marks a new price record for cattle on the hoof.
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