War’s industrial awakening praised in Lane report
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lauds Franklin K. Lane’s annual report for revealing how the United States shifted from peace to a war footing. It highlights industrial growth, new chemical plants, expanded dye and ammonia production, and mass mobilization across sectors, contrasting with a few dissenters who resist liberty bonds and war support.
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United States
Lane
Germany
Kaiser
Europe
Asia
Chile
Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
Missouri
Spain
How the War Uses Cotton
Wartime demand boosts cotton use across military and industrial lines. Reports show a 124 inch gun consuming a bale per shot and machine guns in naval combat potentially burning over 6 000 pounds per minute, illustrating vast consumption.
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Jutland
Cotton Bales Needed For Wounded in Warships
The Honey Grove Signal notes that over 20 000 bales of absorbent cotton are required yearly for wounds of troops and a single change of clothing for all engaged forces would demand more than a million bales of cotton.
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Honey Grove
Knights of Pythias Officers Nominated by Brazos Lodge
At Brazos Lodge No. 64 Knights of Pythias the following officers were nominated: Mann chancellor commander J W O Caldwell vice chancellor J M Hare prelate 8 L Boatwright M of W C G Wetter master at arms Rufus King inner guard 8 M Barr outer guard 8 C Hoyle keeper of records and seal Joe B Reed master of finance J M Hare master of exchequer R L Hearne trustee for three years. The lodge will host an entertainment and lunch on the second Tuesday in January.
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Knights OF Pythias
Brazos Lodge No
Mann
J. WO. Caldwell
J. M. Hare
L. Boatwright
W. C
Kern's Stocking Ties For Christmas Shoppers
Kern's offers a stock of Christmas novelty ties beside Edge Drygoods. The advert notes popular choices for youngsters and says prices are right. 191
What Eagle Files Tell of Other Days
A compilation of local notices from Bryan area history. Names, movements, church events, school appointments, and social happenings are recorded, including travels to Forest Mississippi and Virginia, a young professor appointment, and a large fish fry on Wickson Lake.
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Eagle Files
Wickson Lake
No Soldiers Letters Published By Request
A letter from Camp Travis publicity bureau asks newspapers not to publish private soldier letters. Some letters contained information the government deems sensitive. The department requests compliance to avoid government censorship, and the newspaper will honor the request.
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Publicity Bureau
Camp Travis
Woodmen Officers Nominated For Next Year
At Camp No. 104 Woodmen of the World the following officers were elected for the ensuing year counsel commander H G Stallings adviser 8 M Barr banker H J Lehman clerk Milton Darwin escort W B Higgs sentinel Jessie Gammon manager J D Mann for three years An entertainment and lunch are planned for the second Friday night in January.
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H. G G. Stallings
8. M. Barr
H. J. Lehman
Joe B. Reed
Milton Darwin
W. B. Higgs
Jessie Gammon
Sentinel
J. D. Mann
Questionaire Envelopes Delays Hit Local Board
Local board of exemption delays mailing of questionnaires due to regulation envelope shortages. Nationwide issue, envelopes expected daily, and work will proceed once they arrive as outlined previously.
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Board of Exemption
Demonstration Kitchen Proposed in Bryan By County Agent
Miss Martha Gillespie county girls' club agent returns from Dallas meeting filled with ambition to establish a demonstration kitchen in Bryan the county seat. She envision s a stove utensils cupboard and space for demonstrations and resting area inviting county women to learn cooking canning preserving and drying. She notes Brazos county lags behind others despite nearby college access and hopes college support via a telephone call could mobilize help.
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Daily Eagle
Martha Gillespie
Dallas
Bryan
Brazos County
Texas
Miss Gillespie
Arlington
Mary E. Caswell
Dr. Rouns
Lund
Federal Department of Agriculture
Gillespie
Saige
Births in Brazos County and Arrington Details
A birth notice reports a boy born in Brazos County to Mr. and Mrs Anton Kenedy in December 1917. Another entry states a baby boy born December 7 1917 to Mr. and Mrs John Cajka in Brazos County. A daughter Edith was born December 15 1917 to Mr. and Mrs Vance Monroe in Arrington near Bryan.
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Daily Eagle
Anton Kenedy
Brazos County
John Cajka
Vance Monroe
Arrington
Bryan
Edith
Beason Posts Daily Farm Board For Local Farmers
County Farm Demonstration Agent C. L. Beason has posted a bulletin board at the foot of his office stairs to aid farmers. He will daily share items of interest including quotations on food products and prices of crops and goods. Farmers in town are invited to watch the board for timely price updates and guidance. Keeping posted is linked to successful farming.
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C. L. Beason
Explosives Licensing Expanded in Brazos County
Brazos county gains a dedicated explosives licensing agent, Ferguson, a paid federal post holder in Daily Hayle. He handles licenses for vendors purchasers foremen analysts investigators and inventors, while other explosive users must apply to the bureau of mines for licenses.
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Ferguson
Brazos County
Bureau of Mines
Births Recorded in Millican and Tabor Families
Friday's Daily Eagle notes the birth of Gladys Estelle to Mr and Mrs Zetterquist Millican. Doras Louise born December 9 1917 to Mr and Mrs Jim Vinson Millican. Law rence born December 6 1917 to Mr and Mrs Bon Frances Tabor. Tom born December 5 1917 to Mr and Mrs Tom Mary Fountain Switch.
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Daily Eagle
Zetterquist
Millican
Gladys Estelle
Jim Vinson
Doras Louise
Bon Frances
Tabor
Lawrence
Tom Mary
Fountain Switch
Tom
Marriage Licenses List
J. D. Murray and Mrs. A. E Earle. I. R. Vanney and Ruella Sowells. R. D. McMillan and Miss Bessie Elizabeth Goodman. Co. W. Harrell and Miss Ruth Weedon. Earl Rauff Murray and Ethel Fay Hurry.
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Daily Eagle
J. D. Murray
A. E Earle
I. R. Vanney
Ruella Sowells
R. D. McMillan
Bessie Elizabeth Goodman
Co. W. Harrell
Ruth Weedon
Earl Rauff Murray
Ethel Fay Hurry
Christmas Goods for the Young Folks
In connection with her father's grocery store on Main Street near Edge Drygoods, Miss Carolyn Kern displays a neat stock of Christmas novelties including dolls toys and doll furniture. Santa Claus should inspect this stock before his packs are filled.
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Main Street
Edge Drygoods Company
Carolyn Kern
Santa Claus
Nunn and Hendricks Marriage in Denison
Roland Nunn son of Sheriff T. Co. Nunn wed Miss Lila Hendricks of Denison at her grandmother's home in Denison at 3 30 this afternoon. They will go to Bryan tomorrow to make their home. he works in the extension service at A and M College and is described as a sterling young man. The bride is said to be charming and new to Bryan society.
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Daily Eagle
Roland Nunn
Sheriff
T. Co. Nunn
Lila Hendricks
Denison
Bryan
A. and M. College
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Offer with Plaster Free
A health ad promotes BALLARD'S HORE HOUND SYRUP for stubborn coughs and claims two remedies in one dollar bottle. Each bottle includes a HERRICK'S RED PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for the chest at no extra charge, sold by B. J. Jenkins.
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Ballard
Herrick
Mrs I J Derden dies. Bryan widow longtime resident
Mrs. I J Derden born Isabelle Jane Lawrence in 1840 died at 5 in Waco while visiting her daughter. She lived in Brazos and Robertson counties before settling in Bryan, belonged to First Methodist Church, survived by daughter Mrs Boyd and five grandchildren, funeral set for Tuesday at 10 from Mrs Castles home with city cemetery burial.
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Daily Eagle
I. J. Derden
J. W. Boyd
Waco
Robertson County
Wheelock
Alexander
Brazos County
Bryan
Jack Josey
Beaumont
Boyd
Chas. Mayfield
Liberty
Reuben Crenshaw Anxious to Serve and Die for Country
The Eagle reports new facts about Reuben Crenshaw, who left Bryan on December 10 to enlist in the navy in Houston. He failed the initial exam due to a hernia but underwent surgery in Galveston on December 12, later developing internal hemorrhage and dying at 4:30 PM after a second operation. Crenshaw, born in Brazos county at Harvey, lived in Bryan, attended local schools, and had worked for the Eagle as a former collector and for Pierce Fordyce Oil before volunteering.
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Daily Eagle
The
Eagle
Reuben Crenshaw
Rev
W. N. Crenshaw
Bryan
Houston
Navy
Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Marek
Brazos County
Harvey
Bryan High School
Bryan Baptist Academy
Allen Academy
Pierce- Fordyce Oil Company
Auto Registration Books Released for 80 000 Cars
County clerks receive Volume No 1 of state highway commission automobile registrations listing owner names and addresses for the first 80 000 cars. Volume No 2, covering the rest to year end, will be ready around mid January next year.
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Associated Press
Austin
State Highway Commission
Peltz Fined $200 for Revising President Wilson in Chicago
Theodore Peltz was fined $200 after an incident in Chicago. Police Lt. Patrick Hogan was rebuked by Judge Lakuy for his role while Daniel Ecklund, a private citizen, arrested Peltz.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Theodore Peltz
Wilson
Patrick Hogan
Daniel Ecklund
Peltz
Lakuy
Senate Passes Shields Water Power Bill
Washington December 14 the senate today passed the Shields bill for development of water power projects on navigable streams.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
BoroZone Antiseptic Promoted for Wounds and Burns
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is marketed as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast. Available in 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 prices from B. J. Jenkins.
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B. J. Jenkins
Local Residents Busy in Bryan Listed in Daily Visitors
A long string of locals and out of town guests appeared in Bryan during the day. Names include Miss Vivienne L Royder Annie Maude Royder W R Akin Albert Keith John Depuma J H White Sr and Jr Lola Jones Grace Gandy Fenie Graham and many more visiting shops and markets. The list also notes residents from Wellborn Wellborn Rock Prairie Kurten Harvey Iola Independence and Wheelock among others.
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Daily Eagle
Vivienne L. Royder
Annie Maude Royder
Wellboro
W. R. Akin
Cross
Grimes County
Bryan
Albert Keith
Keith
John Depuma
Mudville
J. H. White
J. H. White, Sr
J. H. White, Jr
Wixon
J. J. Hicks
Mesa
J. D. Jones
Lola
Harvey
R. H. Haltom
Benchley
Jim Tobias
Kurten
W. R. Parker
Parker
Frank Oorsteny
Henry Koontz
Zack
Turner Crenshaw
Steep Hollow
J. L. Cobb
Cottonwood Prairie
J. P. Gilpin
Grace Gandy
Wellborn
W. E. Graham
Rock Prairie
J. S. Byars
Independence
M. B. Easters
Maggie
Edna
W. J. Lang
D. B. Thompson
J. R. Smith
Reliance
A. J. Tabor, Jr
Miss Fenie Graham
M. E. Thompson
Wheelock
Roland Crenshaw
F. M. Vance
Cottonwood
W. P. Means
Bullock
W. D. Yardley
J. E. Blanton
W. EB. Gandy
George Williams
Coleview
Henry Benbow
Harris Schoolhouse
Morgan Cross
George F. Lee
Goree Neeley
J. H. Gregg
Albert Hanneman
Brazos Bottoms
J. N. Mize
Nessie
Iola
W. B. Graham
White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Worm Remedy and Tonic
Sickly children are urged to use White's Cream Vermifuge which is said to destroy worms and strengthen the stomach and bowels. Price is 25 cents per bottle. Sold by J. Jenkins.
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J. Jenkins
Home for aged ministers chosen in Dallas meeting
Dallas December 14. The Baptist general convention of Texas decides to convert the Palacios Baptist academy into a home for aged ministers and wives. R T Hanks is named superintendent. The executive committee adjourns after a two day session with many matters discussed and no new meeting date set.
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Dallas
Baptist Academy
Palacios
Baptist General Convention of Texas
R. T. Hanks
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Offered For Cough Relief
Wheezing lungs signal phlegm clogging airways. Ballard's Horehound Syrup loosens phlegm to be coughed up. Price 2s 50c and $1 per bottle. Sold by J. Jenkins.
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Ballard
J. Jenkins
Congressman Johnson Joins Regular Army enlistment shocks house
Representative Royal C. Johnson of Aberdeen South Dakota enlisted today as a private in the regular army He has not resigned his seat in the house The move comes from Washington on December 17 with Johnson remaining a member of Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Royal C. Johnson
Aberdeen
South Dakota
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Inérior
Georgia
Alabama
America
Congress
Red Cross
Kern's
T. B. Graham
Forest
Miss
Mr. Graham
H. L. Fountain
Don Cameron
W.S. Stuart
State University
Cameron
R. G. Tabor
New York Life
John A. McCall
Mr. Tabor
B. F. Parks
Little Son
W. E. Saunders
J. M. Bullock
Col. A. C. Ix Hill
City of
Mary
Nellie Rhode
Franklin and
Hearne
Emmet Rhode
John Daly
New Orleans
Daly
W. E. Astin
Minnie Newton
Bryan- Major Graham
L. L. McInnis
the Presbyterian Church
Mary Law
Mannie Lee Thomas
Navasota
Waldine Sanders
Do. R. Law
Tyler
Cotton Belt Railroad
Mr. Law
Erastus Parks
Ellie
J. F. Parks
Anderson
Jeff P. Royder
Cox
Wooten
Mize
McFeeley
Lee
Williams
Eidson
Dupree
Mary Wilson
Messrs
Taylor
Mike
Scott
Tucker
Cole
Odom
Christian
Nall
Barron
Baker
Knoblauch
Causey
Lee Parker
Gentry
Battle
John Butler
Beason Bulletin Board
Ruben Crenshaw
Castoria
Gentaur Company
New York
Cy Koontz
Tom Peyton
Banchley
J. F. Martin
Henry Sheppard
Henry Prinzer
J. H. Hearn
Maudie
Ernest Marsh
Gladys
Marsh Mitchell
Ike Neeley
Effie Mallett
Lizzie Mallett
W. Hines
Steve Mahle
San Antonio
Homer T. Mims
Mims
W. G. Curry
Lizzie
Walter Armstrong
Floyd Todd
Co. R. L. Jones
Home For Aged Ministers
Congressman Johnson
L. A. Patterson
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