Twenty-One Year Draft Bill Favored by Senate Panel
Washington February 8 The senate military committee ordered a favorable report on the war department bill amending the selective draft law to require registration of men at age 21 and basing quotas on class one numbers rather than state population. A proposed exemption for men reaching 21 was not included. A plan to register youths of 19 and over was rejected.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Duchess of Marlborough Donates Pearl Collar for Child Welfare
The Duchess of Marlborough committed a 250000 dollar collar of Vanderbilt pearls linked by a large diamond to the Children’s Jewel Fund, aiding needy mothers and babies. She backs expanding centers for aid, with jewelry to be sold via depots, dealers, and auctions. women nationwide urged to donate pieces.
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London
Duchess of Marlborough
Vanderbilt
White's Cream Worms Fuge Ad Touts Child Health Gain
A dated advertisement claims a child with intestinal worms is handicapped in growth and that a few doses of White's Cream Worms Fuge destroy and expel the worms. The child improves and thrives after use. Price 39 cents per bottle. Sold by EB J Jenkins.
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EB. J. Jenkins
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offers Cure and Reward
Catalog describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy taken internally to reach mucous surfaces via the blood. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case it fails to cure, with circulars and testimonials available. Sold by druggists and Th. Hall's Family Pills for constipation are mentioned.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Th. Hall
Spain protests over sinking of the Sebastian
Spain reports the 4,500 ton steamer Sebastian torpedoed on a voyage to New York and the crew saved. The Italian liner Duca di Genova was torpedoed. Madrid orders a detailed sinkings report and may protest Berlin if confirmed. The Spanish ambassador in Berlin sent a protest note regarding the Giralda sinking.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Sebastian
New York
Duca di Genova
Berlin
Germans Cheerfully Do Registration of Aliens in Town
German aliens filed with Postmaster Lawrence their registration papers including photographs fingerprints and hand prints. Some Austrians are not required to register and fear of internment camps eased after explanations. One man with young children worried he might have to leave them but was reassured. An elderly German immigrant of long Texas residence recalled past naturalization delays and a seriously ill family member may delay his own registration. Registration aims to complete by Saturday despite photo delays.
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Lawrence
Cloud
Texas
Liver stimulant Herb ine remedy advertisement
Gas in the stomach or bowels is a disagreeable symptom of a torpid liver. To get rid of it quickly take Herb ine, a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier. Price 60c. Sold by Fe. J. Jenkins.
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FE. J. Jenkins
Adv
E. J. Jenkins
Call for Mechanics to Build U S Ships in Texas
Waxahachie Feb 7 formal call to furnish thousands of artisans for wartime shipbuilding. Walter Gifford urges nationwide labor mobilization via state councils of defense to recruit skilled workers willing to relocate and endure sacrifice for victory. Target is 250000 workers ready for shipyards as yards expand.
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Waxahachie
Texas
O. &. Dunlap
Texas State Council of Defense
Walter 8. Gifford
Council of National Defense
Washington
United States
Relief from irregular bowels with Herbine remedy
An advertisement urges relief from constipation by taking a nightly dose of Herbine. It claims quick improvement by morning and lists a price of 60 cents, sold by E. J. Jenkins.
Texas King Trail Association Formed at Taylor Meeting
A Texas King of Trails association was formed with routes fixed from Winnipeg to Waco and branching to San Antonio and Laredo. Officers include W. S. Ware president Hillsboro and J. S. Doane among Bryan delegates. The group plans a Hillsboro meeting Feb 14 to finalize the Texas chapter.
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Texas
King of Trails Association
Taylor
Bryan
A. M. Waldrop
J. S. Doane
EB. Eberstadt
Marlin
Falls County
Brazos County
Waco
Houston
Robertson
Grimes
Washington
King of Trails
Winnipeg
Canada
San Antonio
Laredo
Mexico
Galveston
Texas Organization
Dr. Brown
Eberstadt
Southwest
Gulf Coast
Main Street
Twenty-eighth Street
Bryan Street
Curtis Hancock
Highway Commission
Secretary of Agriculture
United States Highway Department
State Highway Commission
Millican
Dallas
Fort Worth
J. D. Parnell
Texas Good Roads Association
Sam Sparks
Austin
J. B. Mabry
Executor's Notice in Brazos County Texas
The state of Texas Brazos County issues notice that on January 25 1918 the county court appointed Robt Armstrong as executor of the will of Mrs I J Derden and he qualified February 1 1918. All creditors must present claims by law at his Bryan Texas residence and post office address.
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State of
Texas
County of
Brazos
Brazos County
Tex
I. J. Derden
Bryan
Robt. Armstrong
Men in Class One Are Being Examined
The Brazos county exemption board examined fifty men in class one for physical fitness. From these, forty eight of the fifty will be selected for training camp next week as the movement starts Saturday the 23rd. The board will begin mailing notices to the remaining class one men to appear for examination at about fifty per day. About 600 men are in class one and will be mustered before the next call. the date and number for the next call are not yet known.
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Brazos County
Three Peach Trees Per Farm Urged In Brazos County
Visitors from Bryan and College attend Tabor Welfare Club meeting where W B Lanham ext service horticulturist cites Brazos County farms averaging three peach trees and $1.50 fruit value. Parks sermons on chinch bugs. Allbright notes state work. Benson urges food regs and grain crops for war. discussion on a community canner begins.
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Bryan and
College
Tabor
Extension Service
Brazos County
Lanham
Parks
Allbright
State Department of Agriculture
Tabor Club
Tabor Welfare Club
Benson
Texas
More Land Sought for San Antonio Asylum Expansion
Dr Beverly Young superintendent urges purchase of 500 acres near the Southwestern Insane Asylum in San Antonio to make the institution self sustaining. He plans to include the recommendation in his annual governor's report. He opposes placing storekeepers of the asylum under the state purchasing agent.
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Austin
Southwestern Insane Asylum
San Antonio
Beverly Young
Young
Speeding Up at Beaumont Shipyard
Beaumont Texas Feb. 8 with Uncle Sam building a wooden merchant fleet workers push to finish the first ship by early March. About three thousand men in two shifts are speeding production at the shipyard.
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Beaumont
Texas
Beaumont Shipbuilder
Uncle Sam
BOROZONE advertised antiseptic and healing agent
Surgeons stress first treatment for cuts burns and wounds. Prompt antiseptic use prevents infection and aids healing. BOROZONE marketed as ideal antiseptic for man or beast available in 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 prices from B J Jenkins Ady.
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B. J. Jenkins
Ady
Method of handling city tax matters told commission
The Bryan city commission heard John T. Smith of the Standard Trust company propose a house to house survey and detailed records to equalize tax assessments. Monetary details included $500 cash and $1a lot for delinquent rolls plus adjustments on Kaw Paving notes and a 10 percent delinquent tax collection agreement with A J Buchanan.
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City of
Bryan
John T. Smith
Standard Trust Company of
Austin
Smith
Kaw Company Notes
A. M. Vance
Kaw Paving Company
Greer
Good Roads District No. 1
A. J. Buchanan
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Emphasizes Prep For Burns
A scald burn or severe cut heals slowly if neglected. The family that keeps a bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment on hand is always prepared for such accidents. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Eb J. Jenkins.
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Ballard
EB. J. Jenkins
Ady
STUMEZE Claims Twenty-Five Year Digestion Fix
Elmdale Montana doctor J R Hendershot reports STUMEZE stopped long standing indigestion and three year piles. The remedy targets catarrh of the stomach and related symptoms and is guaranteed by druggists with a February 7 14 21 28 sale cadence.
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J. R. Hendershot
Elmdale
Montana
Aviators' Extra Pay Explained to Senate Probe
Secretary Baker told the senate military committee the aviation service extra pay averages about fifty per cent. He acted on General Pershing's report that flying is not more hazardous than other combat duty. A new aviator grade would be created for specially qualified civilians at 150 dollars per month.
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Washington
Baker
Senate Military Committee
General Pershing
Texas Food and Feed Campaign Qs Sent to Counties
B F Johnson, manager of the Texas food and feed production campaign, has mailed to county councils of defense a questionnaire to gauge cooperation. He notes the state council’s interest and urges counties to lead an organized effort to promote the plan.
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Associated Press
Austin
B. F. Johnson
Texas Food and Feed Production Campaign
County Councils of Defense
Johnson
State Council of Defense
Texas
Doctor Mondrick Receives Army Commission
Dr. A L Mondrick has been commissioned a lieutenant in the medical corps of the United States Army and is ordered to report for duty. He will leave tomorrow for Kelly Field in San Antonio and is already in uniform. He volunteered last summer and has now been called to serve.
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A. L. Mondrick
Medical Corps
United States Army
Kelly Aviation Field
San Antonio
Mondrick
City grapples with school tax commission and utility charges
Mr Greer argues the city cannot charge a school tax commission as the charter forbids it while utilities must earn returns and levy charges to schools for water and lights. The dispute remains unsettled and may be taken up at the Thursday meeting as City Secretary Bittle reports on cash, bonds, and funds.
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Greer
Public Utilities Plant
Bittle
Denver Man Gains 32 Pounds On Tanlac
Harry Lilly of 4255 Clayton Street Denver reports a 32 pound gain after three bottles of Tanlac. He credits relief from rheumatism kidney and stomach trouble, better sleep and restored appetite, noting prior severe pain and fatigue. Tanlac sold locally by H A Stewart Wellborn J B Royder Moore and Payne Terrell Bros and others.
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Harry Lilly
Clayton Street
Denver
Taniac
Rio Grande
Sol
Tanlac
Bryan
H. A Stewart
Wellborn
J. B. Royder
Edge
Moore and Payne
Allenfarm
Terrell Bros
Tabor
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Spain
Germany
Clyde F. Goen
Food Administration
Lawrence Grocery Co
Texas King Trail Association
Castoria
Mars
Stumeze
F. and
F. Questionaire
DR. Mondrick
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