Agricultural and Mechanical College budget for two years proposed
The board approved a $1 868 480 biennial budget for the Agricultural and Mechanical College including salaries 751 650 maintenance 516 950 and permanent improvements 599 900. Memorial Hall library and an agricultural building are planned plus Smith Lever extension funds and maintenance for the main station and 11 sub stations.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
W. B. Bizzell
Pwaear
Wightgigs Heaves Socass
Memwrial Hall
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Tabor TX High School Class Fest Raises Funds
The dec 16 high school box supper and ice cream festival in Tabor Texas drew strong turnout despite bad weather. Net proceeds $75.68 from box sales cake bid and refreshment stand, part of a $400 fundraising goal to buy library and lab equipment.
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Tabor
Texas
Chambers
Triangle
Aches and Pains Relieved by Eagle Liniment Advertisement
A vintage want ad promotes Eagle Liniment promising quick relief from aches stiffness and sore muscles. It emphasizes natural penetration no rubbing and soothing effects with convenience and economy.
Robbery at Reliance Store Leads to Mexican Suspects
Sheriff Morehead and Constable Moore traced a $200 burglary at the Reliance store to two young Mexican men from the Harrison Lindsey place. Shoes shirts overalls and tobacco were among the stolen goods recovered from brush off the suspects’ home. The pair were jailed Sunday night after a confession and a police search.
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Morehead
Brazos County
Reliance
Shealey Bros
Solon Morgan
Prince Albert Tobacco
Moore
Harrison Lindsey Place
No Worms in a Healthy Child Tonic Advertisement
A patent medicine notice claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic cures worm infestations in children by enriching blood improving digestion and strengthening the whole system. The ad asserts regular use for two or three weeks will expel worms and restore health with a pleasant 60 cent bottle.
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Grove
Pendulum Owings Westward as Great Troop Ships Return
New York dispatch notes November shift from war to peace. Pershing cites over 58 000 dead and 16 000 missing among expeditionary forces, with nearly 190 000 wounded, 16 000 already returned home. Debarkation hospitals and Red Cross care prepare wounded for reconstruction and civilian life.
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Daily Eagle
New York
America
Pershing
War Department
Newport News
American Red Cross
France
Atlantic
Washington
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Now In Tablet Form
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic offered in tablet form alongside the traditional syrup. Tablets provide the same Medicinal properties as the syrup and cater to those who prefer swallowing tablets or need travel convenience.
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Grove
Onic
Brothers in Law 60 Die Within Days in Brazos County
Two long time Brazos County planters and brothers in law died within 24 hours of each other. T T Goodwin born January 6 1843 and R S Newsome born March 8 1858 both faced ill health recently. The double funeral will be held Saturday at 3 pm from the Goodwin home with interment in the Goodwin cemetery.
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Brazos County
R. S. Newsome
T. T. Goodwin
Mr. Goodwin
Goodwin
Missionary Baptist Church
J. N. Goodwin
Kilgore
T. T. Goodwin Jr
N. A. Stewart
Libbia Newsome
Goodwin Cemetery
Shorthorn Man Back From Chicago Big Livestock Show
Roger Q. Astin returns from the Chicago international livestock show praising the shorthorn breed. He notes high attendance and stock quality, urges breeders to favor thoroughbreds, and cites $15,000 champion two year shorthorn bull and $3300 champion cow as proof of premium prices for quality stock. He argues Brazos county farmers can easily raise high value yearlings and profit from better stock.
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Daily Eagle
Roger Q. Astin
Chicago
Mr. Astin
Duryea
Hickory Valley
Tennessee
Brazos County
Governor Colquitt Seeks Details On 1915 Meeting
Former Texas governor Colquitt asked Senator Overman for the date of a reported 1915 interview in which A Bruce Bielaski of the Justice Department allegedly met with George Sylvester Verdict. Colquitt said he did not recall the incident and sought specifics.
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Washington
Overman
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Colquitt
Texas
A. Bruce Bielaski
Department of Justice
George Sylvester
Mother Scold Not for Sour Stomach Calming Syrup Ad
A classic remedy advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to relieve children's stomach upset. It claims the laxative clears sour waste from the bowels in hours, restoring energy and health. It warns to buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company to avoid counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Candies Return Amid War Light Demands
The piece notes a revival of simple comforts in war conditions as Candies come back to trenches. It cites the American expeditionary force using 175 million candles in six months, lighting trenches and dugouts, consuming about 15,000 tons of wicks and costing roughly 4.5 million dollars.
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Christian Science Monitor
Death Comes Very Suddenly Jesse Hensarling
Mrs. Jesse Hensarling died about 9 oclock this morning after a morning illness following a night of convulsions. Born Myrtle Cole on September 27 1888 she married Jesse Hensarling on December 5 1909 and leaves one child eight year old Jessie Myrtle. She was affiliated with the Free Baptist church at Harvey for about ten years and is survived by her mother Mrs. Alice Cole sister Sunshine Cole and brothers T F Cole Noah Cole and Roscoe Cole with Noah and Roscoe in the Navy. Funeral plans await word from Noah.
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Daily Eagle
Jesse Hensarling
Mr. Hensarling
Alice Cole
Coleview
Miss Sunshine Cole
T. F. Cole
Noah Cole
Navy
Idaho
Camden
N. J
Roscoe Cole
Oklahoma
Brest
France
Wilson
French hotelmen bar enemy guests and staff for ten years
A general syndicate of French hotelmen announces a ten year policy to refuse employment and hospitality to natives of enemy countries. The decision will be sent to allied country hotel associations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Coughs and Colds Quick Relief Advertised Widely
A long running cough and cold remedy claims fifty years of steady sales and wide recognition. It is marketed by druggists everywhere and urged for quick relief in a hurry.
American Division At Apex Of Advance In War
Semi official London report praises the Second American Army Corps led by Major General G W Read. The 27th Division comprising New York National Guard, South Carolina and District of Columbia units, operated with British corps near Le Cateau and Bohain. Haig commended its deeds and noted crossing the Hindenburg line at Bellicourt.
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Associated Tress
London
Second American Army
Valenciennes
Marshal Haig
New York National Guard
South Carolina
District of Columbia
G. W. Read
le Cateau
Bohain
Hindenburg Line
Bellicourt
Brancourt
Premont
Edge Texas Farewell Sermon Prepares Pastor Move
The Edge community reports fine weather as farmers harvest light top crops. Rev. M. Phillips preached a farewell sermon Sunday before transferring to the Brenham district. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Orr visited relatives.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Regular Bowels
An advertisement urges proper bowel function to prevent waste buildup and health harm and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as reliable and mild in action available at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Stop Coughing With Ballard’s Horehound Syrup
Advertisement claims Ballard's Horehound Syrup stops coughing irritations heal lungs and restore comfortable breathing. Sold by E J Jenkins and M H James.
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Ballard
E. J. Jenkins
M. H. James
Lemon juice skin whitening lotion from lemons and orchard white
A vintage advertisement touts lemon juice and orchard white as a skin bleaching and beautifying lotion. It claims the mixture gives a whitening softening effect, safe for face neck arms and hands, and stays fresh for months when strained and stored properly. It urges daily massage for freckles tans and sallowness.
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Ady
Monster Turnip Grows to Seven Pounds in Bryan
John Krolczyk of the Rock Prairie neighborhood was in Bryan Monday with a seven pound turnip. The giant vegetable could feed a hotel full of people and is tied to the Brazos name for large turnips.
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John Krolczyk
Rock Prairie
Bryan
Krolczyk
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James J
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Bertie Boyd
Lutha
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Aviation Corps
England
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