Michigan Homes Almost Without Fuel This Season
Washington December 17 The fuel administrator Garfield seeks to keep coal output high by urging operators and miners to skip Christmas and New Year holidays. Each idle mining day costs about two million tons of fuel, and authorization allows shutting down on New Year’s Day to aid household supplies in Michigan cities.
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Y Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Garfield
The
Fuel Administration
Michigan
House Sets Jan 10 Vote On Woman Suffrage Amendment
Washington December 18 The house will vote on the woman suffrage constitutional amendment Thursday January 10 following approval by the rules committee. A test vote today showed a clear majority beyond two thirds in support of the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Texas Employers Under Civil Service Plan
State Senator H. M. Hopkins of Denton proposes placing all state employees under civil service. A three member civil service commission would assess qualifications, with elective officials and governor appointed heads exempted. Each member serves six years at ten dollars per day. a secretary would be chief examiner earning twenty five hundred dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
H. M. Hopkins
Denton
Civil Service Commission
Senate
Bernstorff Letters Read Into Record
Three letters from Count von Bernstorff to Secretary Lansing protesting the seizure of the American schooner Annie Larsen and its cargo were admitted as evidence in a U S district court trial of thirty-one people accused of plotting rebellion against British rule in India. Bernstorff argued the shipment belonged to the German government and was meant for its colonies in East Africa but not shipped.
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San Francisco
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Lansing
Annie Larsen
United States District Court
India
Bernstorff
Larsen
East Africa
Texas coal situation eased by cooperative effort
The Texas res situation is not as serious as feared and can be managed with cooperation between retail dealers and consumers. Wiley Blair, state fuel administrator, told the advisory committee at a Dallas meeting that joint effort should curb shortages and stabilize supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Coal
Associated Press
Dallas
Res
Texas
Wiley Blair
Three Endorse Tanlac Family Buy In San Antonio Broadcast
F L Booth of 201 Furnish avenue San Antonio touts Tanlac as Master Medicine after his wife gains eighteen pounds and recovers appetite and sleep. He notes two daughters also benefited and cites local Bryan Wellborn Edge Allen Terrell Moore Moore & Payne and K Presnall as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Booth
Furnish Avenue
San Antonio
Taniac
Tanlac
General European peace talks to begin in Brest-Litovsk
German and Austrian foreign ministers informed Leon Trotzky that they will arrive at Brest-Litovsk on Tuesday to open negotiations for a general European peace. Trotzky indicated allied ambassadors were notified but no definite results or dates were set, and allied diplomats could participate or state their wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petrograd
Leon Trotzky
Bolsheviki
Brest-Litovsk
Lvening
Trotzky
Germany Prepares New Peace Offer
Washington negotiators report that Germany is considering another peace offer. Neutral diplomats confirm the move and note that information aligns with reports from abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
New District Agent for the Girls' Clubs
Miss Alma Merwin arrived Sunday from Maryland to accept the district agent post for the extension service at A and M College. She will visit lady agents in charge of girls canning and poultry clubs across counties, oversee their work, and cooperate with them. Merwin brings broad Maryland experience and met state agents at Arlington last week before starting duties today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Merwin
Maryland
A. and
M. College
Miss Merwin
Arlington
Jerusalem History Through Sieges and Rulers Chronology
A chronological outline of Jerusalem's captures and rulers from around 1000 B C through 1917 AD, detailing sieges by Nebuchadnezzar Antiochus Pompey Titus Heraclius Omar Muizz al-Din Seljuk Turks Crusaders Khorezmian Khorezmian and finally British forces with Arab French and Italian aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
David
Nebuchadnezzar
Alexander the Great
Ptolemy Soter
Antiochus the Great
Scopas
Antioch
Tinnius Rufus
Muizz al-Din
Egypt
Godfred of
Houillon
County to Start Physical Exams of Union Hill Students
County commissioners plan a pilot physical examination of Union Hill school children between Bryan and College to gauge costs and results. If parents act on corrective needs, the project may extend to other schools. lack of parental uptake could halt the plan for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill School
Bryan and
College
For overhauling and adjusting sewing machines
Phone 430 T. A. Satterwhite, salesman and collector for Binger Sewing Machine company handles overhauling and adjustments. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Satterwhite
Binger Sewing Machine Company
Singer Sewing
Bryan Street
Bonneville
M. Sapp Murder Case to be Tried Here
The M Sapp murder case, one of Texas' most notorious, will be tried at the February district court term. M Sapp is charged as principal ac cessory and will face jurors, with the state alleging he hired Frank Harvard and Dick Watts to kill his elderly wife for her wealth. Forty or more witnesses are expected. the inquiry follows a saga of prior trials and tied deaths in the Big Thicket.
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Texas
M. Sapp
Sapp
Jefferson County
Frank Harvard
Dick Watts
Harvard
Watts
Hardin County
War Tax Bill Will Be Corrected Only
Washington D C Dec 17 There will be no general reconsideration of the war tax bill this session of Congress announced by Finance Committee Chairman Simmons He said the bill is not perfect and that to correct inconsistencies some legislation would be required.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Simmons
Finance Committee
State Banks Debate Federal Reserve Ties in Dallas Meeting
Dallas, Dec. 13. State banks discussed affiliation with the federal reserve system and the state banking commissioner office at a meeting called by J. W. Meredith of the Mineola state bank. An association of state bankers is likely to form. bankers favor extending the commissioner's term from two to four or six years and propose a salary increase.
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Associated Presa Dallas
Federal Reserve System
Office of
State Banking Commissioner
J. W. Meredith
Mineola State Bank
Commissioner of Banking and Insurance
Falls County Enforces Prohibition as County Goes Dry
Prohibition took effect in Falls county at 9 30 PM Wednesday as Marlin saw crowds and saloons closed early. Whisky stocks ran out by noon and by nightfall none remained. Saloons had stocked up before October 29 to ride out two years of dry condition. Milam and Caldwell counties are cited as nearby wet areas with Caldwell in Burleson county noted as closest wet town to Martin.
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Marlin
Falls County
Falls
Waco
Milam County
Caldwell
Burleson County
Martin
Norwegian Held For Halifax Explosion
John Johansen helmsman on the Norwegian Belgian relief steamer, tied to the Mont Blanc disaster, was detained as a German spy suspect. He was handed to military authorities by Massachusetts relief hospital officials where he had been treated.
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Halifax
John Johansen
Mont Blanc
Massachusetts Relief Hospital
William Henry Dead at Edge Texas
Edge Texas December 13 William Henry known as Mud Henry died suddenly last Saturday morning while seated by the fire at his homestead. He was 82, born in Robertson county and raised in Brazos county, the first white child born in Robertson. Funeral by Rev Storey at the old Presbyterian church. He leaves four sons and many grandchildren. A Friend.
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Edge
Texas
Mud) Henry
W. R. Henry
Mr. Henry
Robertson County
Brazos County
Rev
Storey of
Bryan
Old Presbyterian Church
Dr. Poulter Practice at Mrs. Josie Lawrence Home
Dr. Poulter, a Christian osteopathic physician, maintains an office at the residence of Mrs. Josie Lawrence, 3712 26th Street, and can be reached by phone at 558.
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Dr. Poulter
Christian
Oseopathic
Josie Lawrence
26Th St
Try Zensal for all skin troubles sold by Smith Drug Co
A brief product note lists Zensal as a remedy for various skin issues and identifies Smith Drug Co as the seller. The item emphasizes availability rather than medical claims or usage details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Drug Co
States have seven years to vote upon pro amendment
Washington dispatch reports Congress submitted the proposed constitutional amendment for national prohibition to the states for ratification or rejection within seven years. The Senate accepted the House amendment on submission length by a rising vote of 48 for and 8 against.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Six Pneumonia Deaths Reported at Camp Travis
San Antonio reports six deaths at Camp Travis over the past two days due to pneumonia with measles cited as a contributing factor in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Associated Presa
Baker Responsible for Gun Shortage Causes Testimony
Major General Crozier testifies before the senate committee on war preparations blaming Secretary Baker for the machine gun delay. He says Baker led tests comparing gun types and notes foreign guns supplied troops in training due to the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cozier
Army Ordnance
Senate
Baker
Crozier
Weather improves as Red Cross push continues in Harvey
Harvey reports a moderating spell after a long freeze and a call for rain to boost oats and cistern water. Red Cross work persists with 61 garments since November and 300 since July, while Mrs Haswell Howell and County Agent Benson assist with flags and literature to gain new members at Buchanan's store.
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Harvey
Edgar Peters
Red Cross
Mesdames Haswell and Howell
Benson
Red Cross Society
A. P. Buchanan
Ruth Weeden
C. W. Harrel
Gause
J. M. Bullock
Bryan
Ruth
Buckner
Waco
Missionary Baptist Church
Rev Charlton Storey Preaches at Tabor Church
Rev Charlton Storey of the First Presbyterian church Bryan preached at Tabor high school Sunday afternoon as threatening weather kept attendance small. F M Vance started at the high school replacing Mr Bobo. The district schools plan a Christmas program Friday night at the high school.
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Tabor
Charlton H. Storey
First Presbyterian Church
Bryan
Tabor High School
F. M. Vance
Bobo
Vance
Cottonwood
Fenie Graham
Wellbogn
George Edge
Tom Benbow
W. G. Drummond
Pearl
Willie Presnal
Marvin Elliott
Aunt Nettie Sharp Dead In Bryan Texas
Aunt Nettie Sharp, a well known colored woman of Bryan, died after a two day illness. She had lived in Bryan and Brazos County for many years, leaving many friends among both white and colored people.
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Nettie Sharp
Daily Eagle
Tucker Sells Feed For Less
Ring G. LD. Tucker advertises all kinds of feed at lower prices, inviting customers to shop for affordable livestock supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. LD. Tucker
G. D. Tucker
Lesa
Assassins Try to Blow Up California Governor’s Mansion
Sacramento reports a powerful explosive bomb wrecked the rear of the California governor William Stephens residence last night. The governor and his wife escaped injury along with the household staff. Two men were seen fleeing the mansion after the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Associated Press
Sacramento
Cal
William Stephens
Hanway and Wilson to Be Sharpshooters
Company G 360 Infantry at Camp Travis reports Sergeants Tweet Hanway and Zeb Wilson headed to Leon Springs for target practice. Their sighting records suggest ratings as sharpshooters while Corporal Potlicker Caldwell completes infantry arms school and learns bayonet fighting. Instructors Corporals Alfred Buchanan and Joe Spell, from Reliance and Bryan, train with the new rifle at the range.
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Camp Travis
Hanway
Zeb” Wilson
Leon Springs
Potlicker” Caldwell
Infantry School of Arms
Alfred B. Buchanan
Reliance Community
Joe B. Spell
Bryan
Buchanan
Spell
Steep Hollow Community Notes County Visit and Events
In Steep Hollow on December 18 Prof. Phelan Crenshaw visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Crenshaw. Miss Marion Lee from Bryan joined Miss May Belle Morehead for a Sunday visit. County Superintendent W. L. Powers and wife attended school and Powers led a patriotic lecture after the sing. Ruby Slaughter of Reliance visited the Risingers, and Mrs. A. S. Bullock’s health improves. A Red Cross meeting at the Baptist church welcomed new members, led by Mrs. Will Howell and Miss Stella Woodard. Rev. W. E. Bard of Seabrook preached at the M. E. church in his first Steep Hollow appointment. Many attended the funeral of Reuben Crenshaw. J. W. Hall and son from Bryan called on relatives Sunday night.
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Steep Hollow
Phelan Crenshaw
Near
Wellborn
W. T. Crenshaw
Marion Lee
Bryan
May Belle Morehead
W. L. Powers
Powers
America
Ruby Slaughter
Reliance
Risinger
A.S. Bullock
Red Cross
The
Baptist Church
Will Howell
Stella Woodard
W. E. Bard
Seabrook
M. E
Reuben Crenshaw
J. W. Hall
Hog Cholera Epidemic Spreads in Robertson County
Luther Fail reports a hog cholera outbreak in the west end of Robertson County near Easterly and Ridge. The disease, diagnosed as a germ illness, has affected hogs for a month from Leon eastward. A government veterinarian aids prevention as dogs and buzzards are blamed for transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Fail
Route 4
Robertson County
Leon
Mr. Fail
Normangee Star
CAREFUL WATCH AUSTRIANS
The Attorney General Gregory said Austro-Hungarians would be treated with friendly spirit but tightly watched for hostile activity. He noted many Austro-Hungarians have been arrested nationwide since the war declaration and are held pending investigation. Ring 42 and G. D. Tucker advertise feed for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gregory
Heartburn remedy advertises Herb ine cure
An old advertisement promotes Herb ine to relieve indigestion and heartburn. It claims instant pain relief, rapid bowel action, and renewed vigor. The product is priced at 50 cents and sold by EB J Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb, J. Jenkins
Hall's Catarrh Medicine J Cheney testimonial notice
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of J Cheney & Co promises one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleason dated December 6, 1886. The firm claims internal use through the blood to treat mucous surfaces. Free testimonials offered. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio continue advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Emperor William Offers Final Peace Message Amid War Blame
London dispatch says Emperor William in a Christmas message proposes a final peace offer to enemies, warning that those who reject it will bear responsibility for the bloodshed in 1918. The telegram was forwarded from Geneva via the Exchange Telegraph Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
William
Berlin
Geneva
Exchange Telegraph Company
Indian 127-Year-Old Run Over by Engine Seeks Bride
A letter from Fred A. King reports Ga-be-nah-gewn-wonce, a 127 year old Indian man also known as John Smith, was run over by a switch engine in the Great Northern yards. He survived two weeks in a Cass Lake hospital, refused a bed, and slept on the floor. He remains active and travels to visit friends, hoping to wed an Indian maid again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Fred A. King
Cass Lake
King
John Smith
Great Northern Railroad
Gabe-nah-gewa-wonce
Bena
Locals and Personalities Highlight Daily Eagle Visit List
W L Cross from Tabor and J B Mathis of Reliance were among visitors in Bryan. Jim Tobias from Kurten, J E Thompson from Edge, D C Lightsey from Roseprim, W H Morgan and Bessie Morgan from Reliance shopped in the city. Several others from Harvey, Grimes, Cottonwood, Harris and Tabor were seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
W. L. Cross
Tabor
J. B. Mathis
Reliance
Jim Tobias
Kurten
Joe Noto
J. C. Davidson
Harvey
John Thompson
Edge
D. C. Lightsey
Roseprim
William Hudspeth
W. H. Morgan
Bessie Morgan
Floyd Smith
Cottonwood
Bryan
E. T. Parker
Chas. Conlee
Grimes County
Christmas Goods for the Young Folks
In connection with her father's grocery store on Main Street beside the Edge Drygoods company Miss Carolyn Kern has installed a neat stock of Christmas novelties including dolls toys and doll furniture Santa Claus will want to inspect this stock before his packs are filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Edge Drygoods Company
Carolyn Kern
Santa Claus
Kern's
Prohibit Fireworks in Texas This Year
Austin notes a strict statewide ban on fireworks during the 1917 Christmas holidays urged by S. W. English state fire marshal. Officials are urged to enforce local ordinances and uphold a conservation watchword.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
S. W. English
English
Zensal For Itching Eczema Sold By Smith Drug Co
Product listing notes Zensal for itching eczema sold by Smith Drug Company. No additional details such as price or dosage are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Drug Company
House Migh t Admit Rainfall If None Was Within Earshot
London dispatch notes Colonel House, head of the American mission to the wartime conference, as taciturn to reporters. Chesterfield House in Mayfair hosted meetings with British leaders and financiers during the visit, with Mrs House accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
M. House
Colonel House
Chesterfield House
Mayfair
House
United States
Lady Burton
Duke of Roxburgh
Reynolds
Isaac Ware
Lord Chesterfield
When Thorpe Hits You You Rattle
Jim Thorpe again played for Canton and led a decisive drive against the Heralds in Detroit. He ran the ball on tight line shifts, broke through the defense, and set up the winning touchdown with a forward pass. An opposing linesman marveled that when Thorpe strikes, foes “rattle.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Jim Thorpe
Thorpe
Canton
Ohio
Heralds
Carlisle Star
Herald
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Federal Reserve
Falls Co
William Henry
Wilson
Ring 42
DNV
Bride
N. A. Stewart
College Station
Marlin Taylor
Navasota
Houston
San Antonio Ft. Worth
St. Louis
Memphis
Chicago
New York
R. L. Peck
Lola
D. D. Sheffield
George W. Pittman
Handle Co
Waco,Texas
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