First National Buys Perkins Corner for a New Bank Building
The First National Bank of Bryan acquires the Perkins Corner property at Main and Twenty-fifth streets for 43000 plus 14000 insurance, plans a fireproof 100000 dollars improvements project with basements and mezzanines, aiming to remodel the site into a handsome banking house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Perkins
McKinney
Texas
First National Bank of
Bryan
Bank and Kaczer & Co
Main
Twenty-fifth Streets
Main Streets
Twenty-fifth Street
Holmes Bros
Boatwright
Shoe Prices Seen High Due to Packers Say Industry Leader
J L Sullivan of a major shoe company at the Gunter hotel convention argues high U S shoe prices are driven by packers holding hides. He notes abundant hides but says they are funneled to a small group of tanners under packer influence, pushing prices up. He cites rising meat demand and cattle slaughter as background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
United States
J. L. Sullivan
Gunter Hotel
Wholesaler Denied License Over Unaccepted Potatoes
Houston February 13 J L Gengler and Co of San Antonio denied by United States food administrator Hoover the license to operate as wholesaler broker and jobber in commodities. The denial follows refusal to accept two carloads of potatoes from McClintock and Co Wisconsin. License decision issued February 12 after a hold due to the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
J. L. Gengler & Co
San Antonio
McClintock & Co
Wisconsin
United States Food Administration
United States
United States Food
Hoover
Hudson Astin and Bethea Form New Law Partnership
Judge W B Hudson Hon J R Astin and County Attorney Lamar Bethea organize a law partnership under Hudson Astin and Bethea. They completed the agreement Wednesday and move their books to Astin in the new Astin bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hudson
J. R. Astin
Lamar Bethea
Hudson, Astin and Hethea
Hudson
Mr. Bethea
Mr. Astin
Astin Bank
Bonar Law Targets Repington Over Censorship Evasion
In London the defense act will be used against Colonel Repington military correspondent of the Morning Post for a Monday article. Law said the piece was first rejected by the censor and then published in a altered form without approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons Today
Repington
Morning Post
Law
Foster's Weather Forecast Week of February 16 Preview
The forecast notes a continent spanning disturbance February 17 to 21 with a stronger warm wave to 20s, a cool wave to the single digits, and a following storm. Expect widespread rain or snow, high temperatures in the warm spells, and a thaw across mid latitudes. Wheat expecting improvement. farmers urged to move grain to market. The writer opines the war will end before next crop matures if the Kaiser cannot win by July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continent
Vancouver
Pacific
Rockies
Plains
Meridian
Great Lakes
Ohio
Tennessee
Newfoundland
Canada
Twelve enemy aliens register at Bryan post office
Government classifies twelve German aliens as enemy aliens who have registered at the Bryan post office with one also reported from Millican. Rural postmasters need not report, and most Germans here are naturalized citizens who claim they are Americans. Only non naturalized and those 14 years or older must register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Millican
City bonds printed for new Bryan high school project
The Bryan bonds for the new high school were printed after attorney general review. Mayor Lawrence and City Secretary Bittle spent the morning signing and sealing them, each writing his name one hundred times. The $90,000 issue is ready for delivery to buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Bittle
City of
Bryan
Haywood Bond Reduced After Indictment
William D. Haywood, international secretary and treasurer of the I W W, and 175 members indicted for conspiracy and sedition are released on bonds totaling 15 000. Judge Landis trimmed bail from 25 000 to 15 900 despite objections from the district attorney and special assistant U S attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood
Chicago
William D. Haywood
Landis
Clayne
Frank N. Nebeker
United States
Engineers Sought for Tank and Transportation Service in France
The War Department asks the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to provide fifty men for tank service and 1,000 for transportation duties in France. Grand chief Stone supplied a list of available personnel to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
France
Brotherhood
Stone
Ultimatum to Rumania Reported for Peace Talks
The Berliner Tageblatt cites a central powers demand that Rumania enter peace negotiations and to answer by this evening. The report places the note in Amsterdam with Associated Press attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prema
Amsterdam
Berliner Tageblatt
Rumania
Adams Withdraws From Race For GOP Chairman
John R. Adams of Iowa withdrew from the contest for the national Republican committee chair. Will H. Hays of Indiana will be placed in nomination and is expected to win by acclamation. Adams said the withdrawal is unconditional, with no decision about remaining as vice chairman. Both men entered the convention with 23 pledged votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
John R. Adams
Iowa
National Republican Committee
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Adams
Artillery Fire on U S Front Keeps Pressure but No Clashes
With the American Army in France February 13, aerial activity rose slightly while harassing artillery fire and patrol operations continued. The sector remained quiet aside from these normal measures and there were no ground clashes reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
No Cessation Road Building in War Time Policy
Washington reports that good road construction will continue nationwide despite war demands. The good roads department must certify each state's needs before material transport, with $375 million of federal aid remaining from a $500 million appropriation. State plans must seek Houston approval and McAdoo clearance, while Page coordinates material movement to support farmers and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
McAdoo
Congress
Treasury
Waller Page
Houston
Page
Washington County Home Guards Formed at Brenham
County commissioners authorize Washington County Home Guards and form a company of 115 with J C Kennedy as captain. The unit will protect lives and property under Texas law and serve the government in every possible way with many prominent county men enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Texas
Washington County Home Guards
County Commissioners Court
J. C. Kennedy
Visiting couple seeks eye specialist in city
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson of Nor mangee, formerly of this county, visited the city to consult a specialist about Mrs. Wilsons eye trouble believed to be not serious. Mr Wilsons son, an A and M College student, now serves in the U S Navy and was last heard from in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Normangee
Mrs Lon Webb Visits Daughter in Iola
Mrs Lon Webb of Iola is visiting her daughter Mrs Edgar Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Webb of
Iola
Edgar Jones
Terracing Demonstration to Be Held on W I McCulloch Farm
County Agent Benson will conduct a terracing demonstration tomorrow on the Bryan Benchley road five miles north of Bryan at the W I McCulloch farm. Those interested in soil erosion prevention are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Bryan-Benchley
Bryan
W. I. McCulloch
American Steamship Claims Sub Sinking in Mediterranean
An American steamship reached Atlantic Port on February 13 reporting the sinking of a German submarine in the Mediterranean on January 8 after a running fight. The steamer said it was not hit during the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steamship
Mediterranean
French Break to Fourth German Line in Woerre District
Paris Feb 13 The French army advanced to the fourth German line between Lapetre and Mortmore woods in the Woerre district after heavy artillery preparations. Prisoners were taken as German counter attacks were repulsed in four assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Paris
Lapetre
Mortmore Woods
Woerre
British raid hits German trench amid artillery near Ypres
The British carried out a successful raid last night on a German trench with hostile artillery nearby the Eppy area and northeast of Ypres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cela
Eppy
Ypres
Chancellor von Hertling to answer Wilson Wednesday
London Feb 13 Amsterdam dispatch reports Chancellor von Hertling will respond to President Wilson in the reichstag on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Associated Press
London
Amsterdam
von Hertling
Reichstag
Governor Hobby not required to submit federal prohibition amendment
Attorney General Looney ruled that the Texas governor need not submit the federal prohibition amendment to the constitution at the upcoming special session. He said the amendment is not legislation and the governor cannot veto a constitutional proposal. The legislature can act only on measures submitted by the governor unless federal amendment ratification is at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Looney
Hobby
Alleged I W W Expelled From Staunton Miners Town
Word reached St. Louis that the American Protective League in Staunton Illinois seized S Oberdan an alleged I W W leader and attorney John H Metzer and forced them to the city limits applying tar and feathers and sending Oberdan toward St Louis and Metzer toward Chicago amid efforts to purge disloyal persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
American Protective League
Staunton
Here
S. Oberdan
John H. Metzer
Chicago
Portable houses rise in France sheltering 1756 people
Portable houses erected in France by English and American Friends with the American Red Cross now total 501 units providing shelter for 1,756 persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
France
Friends
Red Cross
Dipping Vats To Be Built In Brenham County
Brenham Texas February 13 1913 county commissioners court approves supplying material for dipping vats to farmers upon request The action aims to eradicate ticks with input from S A Watters of the US animal husbandry department and W A Yates county demonstration agent The plan supports existing vats and requires new ones where cattle are present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Tex
County Commissioners Court
S. A. Watters
United States Animal Husbandry Department
W. A. Yates
New Rifle Range Planned Near College Site
A rifle range will be built south of the college, away from danger zones. Funding is insufficient to complete the project, but enough exists to make it usable. The range will measure 600 yards in length and 150 yards in width.
Red Cross Auxiliary Formed at Tabor With Officers
Red Cross auxiliary organized at Tabor with Mrs. O. L. Wilcox as chairman and Mrs. J. J. Broach as vice-chairman. Miss Benbow serves as secretary-treasurer and other applicants include Mrs. Joe Sample Mrs. Drummond Mrs. John Cobb Mrs. Charley Locke Mrs. Walter Armstrong Mrs. William Wilson Mrs. J. W. Wiley Miss Susie Benbow Miss Pearl Fullerton and Miss Gladys Broach.
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RED Cross
Tabor
Ryan
O. L. Wilcox
J. J. Broach
Miss Benbow
Joe Sample
Dr. Drummond
John Cobb
Charley Locke
Walter Armstrong
William Wilson
J. W. Wiley
Susie Benbow
Pearl Fullerton
Gladys Broach
German Offensive Planned on British Front in March
A German prisoner reports that the Germans intend to start at least one offensive on the British front in March. He notes marked activity behind German lines and widespread drill of troops and artillery officers amid fine weather drying the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Dutch steamer Niew Amsterdam harbor spy arrested
Federal agents on the Dutch steamer Niew Amsterdam detained thirty seven men and three women after thorough searches. A suspected German spy found with coded papers confessed to German pay and planned to reestablish liaison with Berlin as U S code reading improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Niew-Amsterdam
Nieuw Amsterdam
Millican School to Present 1918 Fundraiser Program
Millican residents invited to an 8 pm February 22 program at the Millican school to raise funds for a new church. Admission is 15 cents for those over 12 and 10 cents for younger children. The program features music, instrumental numbers, a playlet, pantomimes, a cast list, and a synopsis of Too Much of a Good Thing involving the Perkins family adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
G. W. Dunlap
Brother Riley
Georgetown
Knox Williams
Winnie Burrows
Eulalier Hemphling
Jennie Cowper
Jeanie Harrington
Polly
Dora Symms
Schuyler
Tom
Mrs. Perkins
Tuscania Americans Buried on Scottish Coast
A Scottish port report as of Tuesday night after the Tuscania sinking lists 172 victims buried on the Scottish coast. Of them 121 Americans identified, 33 unidentified, and 7 crew members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tick Eradication Plan Discussed by Brazos County Court
Agent Beason urged a two year window to wipe out ticks under a new law. The court backed a county wide agitation and planned a free dip vat near town for educational and eradication use. They cited annual losses of 75 million dollars and urged early dipping to protect beef and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beason
Commissioners’ Court
Brazos County
Mr. Benson
Hermann Sons Buy War Savings Stamps
Bryan lodge Sons of Hermann held a Sunday meeting to discuss purchasing war savings stamps. Officers and members subscribed for 1060 dollars worth, marking a patriotic act worthy of commendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Lodge Sons of
German Papers React to Trotsky Peace Offer
Amsterdam reports the German press greets Trotsky's peace move with skepticism. Berlin Zeiger Mittag warns chaos may persist and Germany must shield its frontier militarily and diplomatically. Tageblatt claims peace exists as long as no Russian army remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Trotszky
Berlin Zeiger Ammittag
Germany
Tageblatt
Allen property tax dispute moves to back assessments
The Texas city commissioners consider taxing John and R. O. Allen holdings used for Allen Academy purposes arguing private school land is non taxable. Owners claim land serves dormitories athletic field and dairy needs but the council may reassess for years back as inquiries proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
John
R. O. Allen
Allen Academy
Allens
City Commission
Academy
Lawrence
A. M. Wal
Rain Boosts Prospects For Corn Planting
A half inch rainfall Saturday and lighter drizzle today moistens fields and lifts farmers' spirits. Freshly plowed land is now wet and ready for corn planting once sunshine returns and soil warms.
Notable Visitors See Local Figures In Town
George Foster visited from his Brazos bottom plantation while Sam Jones from Harvey was also in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Foster
Brazos Bottom
Sam Jones
Harvey
Eagle Printing Co to discontinue mail subscriptions February 20
Bryan Texas February 12 1918 Eagle Printing Co announces strict discontinuation of all mail subscriptions on expiration dates starting February 20 with no exceptions. Readers must pay before expiration to avoid missed issues as the paper shifts to a self sustaining model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Printing Co
Eagle
The
Bryan
Brazos County
Mail
Daily Eagle
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First National
Perkins Corner
NEW Law Partnership
Foster
Hays
U. S
Erican
Mediterranean Sea
Woerve
Tuscania
Brazos
Hermann Sons
Allen
Eagle Printing Company
Bryan, Texas
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