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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
3
Washington February 8 Senate military committee reported favorably war department bill amending the selective draft law to require registration at age 21 and base quotas on class one numbers rather than state population. The 31 year exemption was left out and a 19-year registration proposal was rejected.
The Duchess of Marlborough gave a 250000 collar of Vanderbilt pearls linked by a diamond to the Children’s Jewel Fund, which she treasurers. The fund, started by society women, aids needy mothers and babies to reduce infant mortality and expand aid centers. Gifts include diamond tiaras pendants and brooches along with plans for 5000 distribution centers. Jewelry will be received at a central depot and sold or auctioned. Women nationwide are urged to donate jewelry of any kind.
A child with intestinal worms improves after a few doses of White's Cream Vermi Fuge, which destroys and expels the worms. The child thrives wonderfully after treatment. Price 30 cents per bottle. Sold by Be. J. Jenkins. Ady.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F.J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a constitutional internal remedy. Claims the medicine treats catarrh through the blood and mucous surfaces with a $100 reward for any unhealed case, and invites readers to send for circulars and testimonials. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Madrid reports the Spanish steamer Sebastian, 4500 tons, torpedoed on a New York voyage with crew saved. The Duca di Genova, 7893 tons, also torpedoed. A full sinking report will be released and a protest to Berlin considered. The Spanish ambassador in Berlin sent a protest note regarding the Giralda sinking.
German subjects and Bohemian Austrians file registration papers with the Post Office, providing photographs and fingerprints. Most cheerfully comply, while a few fear internment. One man has ill children and may miss the deadline. officials may grant consideration. Full registration expected by Saturday night with delays mainly from securing photographs.
Gas in the stomach or bowels is a disagreeable symptom of a torpid liver. To get rid of it quickly take Herb ine. It is a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier. Price 60 cents. Sold by Be J Jenkins.
Waxahachie Texas February 7 Formal call to furnish thousands of artisans and mechanics to accelerate U S shipbuilding Walter S Gifford managing director council of national defense urges skilled steady workers willing to relocate and sacrifice for victory states five thousand local councils will mobilize labor to have 250 000 workers in shipyards and more as needs rise across the nation
An advertisement claims irregular bowels cause discomfort and promises quick relief with Herbine. It instructs taking a dose at bedtime and notes a next day improvement and a price of 60 cents, sold by E. J. Jenkins.
A Texas King of Trails association was formed at Taylor with county and state officers elected to guide routes from Winnipeg to Waco Texas and on to San Antonio Laredo and into Mexico The meeting drew delegates from Brazos Grimes Harris and other counties to firm up routes and plan a major summer travel season along the trail.
The State of Texas Brazos County court records show on January 25, 1918 the appointment of Robt. Armstrong as executor of the last will and testament of Mrs. I. J. Derden, deceased. He qualified February 1, 1918 and calls all creditors to present claims at his Bryan Texas residence and post office address within legal time limits.
Fifty young men in class one faced physical examination by the Brazos county exemption board. Forty eight yet due will be picked for training camp next week, with movement starting Saturday the 23rd and lasting five days.
Visitors from Bryan and College joined the Tabor Welfare Club in Brazos County as W B Lanham urged expanding home orchards. He noted Brazos farms average three peach trees and promoted variety suited to locality and well drained land. A plan for a community canner moved forward amid talks on chinch bugs and wartime food regs.
Dr Beverly Young superintendent argues for purchasing 500 additional acres near the Southwestern Insane Asylum at San Antonio to render the institution self sustaining. He urges the buy in his annual report to the governor and opposes placing storekeepers under the state purchasing agent.
Beaumont shipyards push wooden vessels for the future merchant fleet under Uncle Sam. About three thousand workers, in two shifts, increase hours to finish the first ship by about March first.
Surgeons urge immediate first treatment with an efficient antiseptic to prevent infection and promote instant healing. Borozone is pitched as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for humans and animals, with prices listed and EB. J. Jenkins as the seller.
Bryan city commissioners discussed a plan by John T. Smith of Standard Trust to survey all properties, record ownership and encumbrances, and use outsiders to fix values for a new tax system. The proposal costs 500 cash plus 1 a lot for delinquents, with no action yet. Delinquent tax collection terms were clarified. notes and warrants adjustments were approved, and school fund collections were noted with water and light bill deductions.
A household remedy ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for scalds and minor wounds. The bottle is sold by E. Jenkins in sizes 25c 50c and 1.00, emphasizing readiness for accidents.
Dr. J R Hendershot of Elmdale Montana reports STUMEZE cured his long standing indigestion and piles. The Master Prescription for catarrh of the stomach and related ailments is promoted as immediately helpful and guaranteed by druggists with a call to buy a bottle today.
Secretary Baker submitted to the senate military committee a report detailing aviation service extra pay allowances averaging about fifty percent. He cited General Pershing's view that flying is no more hazardous than other combat duty and not as hard as trench life. A new aviator grade would be created for specially qualified civilians at $150 a month.
B F Johnson manager of the Texas food and feed production campaign has mailed to county councils of defense a list of questions to learn the extent of cooperation in the campaign. He notes the state council of defense is interested and says county councils should lead an organized effort to promote the plan.
Dr. A. L. Mondrick has been commissioned a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corps and is ordered to report for duty. He will depart tomorrow for Kelly Field in San Antonio, already in uniform and ready to serve after volunteering last summer.
Mr. Greer argues the city cannot take a commission from school tax revenue though it handles assessment, equalization, and collection. He says water and lights to schools are at cost, with utilities treated as a private charge. The issue remains unsettled and tied to Thursday’s meeting, as the city secretary reports on finances and bonds.
Harry Lilly of 4255 Clayton street Denver reports dramatic health turn on Tanlac. He weighed 130 pounds before starting and 162 after three bottles, citing relief from rheumatism kidney and stomach trouble, improved sleep and appetite, and ability to work hard daily. Tanlac sold in Bryan Wellborn Edge Allen farm and Tabor areas.
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