Secretary Lansing Resigns Over Cabinet Row
Washington reports state secretary Robert C. Lansing resigns after rebuke by President Wilson for calling cabinet meetings during illness. The move, tied to long standing policy disagreements, follows Bryan’s German policy resignation and persuades a swift cabinet reshuffle.
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Wilson
Washington
Robert C. Lansing
Lansing
William Jennings Bryan
United States
State Department
Sharp
Carranza
Jenkins
Henry Fletcher
Mexico
Fletcher
Tumulty
Baker
Daniels
White House
John W. Davis
London
Polk
Lane
Grayson
Mrs Elizabeth Sheppard dies at Kurten aged 80
Mrs Elizabeth Sheppard wife of J W Sheppard died at the family home near Kurten Sunday morning at 6 o clock after a period of declining health. She was born in Tennessee and lived in Kurten 51 years. She leaves J W Sheppard and four sons Joe Matt Henry Clarence. Funeral held at the family home at 3 o'clock with interment at Tryon cemetery conducted by Rev J W Bullock.
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Elizabeth Sheppard
J. W. Sheppard
Kurten
Mrs. Sheppard
Tennessee
Old Tryon
Joe Sheppard
Colorado
Matt Sheppard
Snyder
Henry Sheppard
Clarence Sheppard
Goose Creek
Tryon
J. W. Bullock
Rub My Tism Pain Relief Claims
Rub My Tism is advertised as a strong pain killer for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and related aches. The product promises fast relief and is marketed to sufferers seeking temporary soothing effects.
London Underground issues over forty million tickets yearly
Automatic ticket machines on London underground railways issue more than forty million tickets each year. The figure highlights reliance on self service and urban transit demand in the capital.
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London
Mebane Cottonseed Carried From Vernon for Planting
A single car loaded with Mebane cottonseed was moved from Vernon to a planting site about 200 miles northwest of Fort Worth. The seed is described as sound fully matured and absolutely free from pests. J. E. Covey reports the shipment.
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Vernon
Fort Worth
Sound
J. E. Covey
J. EF. Covey
Thet CHILLY Feeling from Grove's Tasteless CHILL Tonic
A historic ad touts Grove's Tasteless CHILL Tonic as warming the body by purifying and enriching the blood. It claims strengthening and invigorating effects with a price of 60 cents.
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Fake Grove
Hobby Will Run for Governor If Needed
Austin Feb 17 Governor Hobby refused to say if he will run again for governor. He declined discussion when asked about Eastland county citizens petitioning him to seek reelection. Intimates suggest he may consider a second race if contingencies arise and he has received letters urging a bid.
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Austin
Hobby
Eastland County
Eastland
Mrs L S Williams Died at Coleview Home
Mrs Ellie Williams wife of L S Williams died at the family home in Coleview after a long illness She was taken to Dallas for treatment but returned home to pass away at 9:30 The county woman a Missionary Baptist church member is survived by her husband a son A C Williams and many relatives Funeral services were held at her home at 3 pm with interment at old Bethel cemetery led by Rev J M Bullock
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Ellie Williams
L. S. Williams
Coleview
A. C. Williams
Old Bethel Cemetery
J. M. Bullock
Rub My Tism Antiseptic Kills Infected Poison From Cuts
Rub My Tism is advertised as a powerful antiseptic that kills poison from infected cuts and cures old sores and tetter. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and broad skin healing uses.
Road work update for Milli can district
County Commissioner Pool of Milli can told Eagle man Shine Shandel and Byars are constructing road district No 2. They have installed concrete culverts cleared the roadway and await good weather. Camps at Curd crossing three miles from Milli can. One and a half miles near the Navasota river will be concrete.
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Pool of
Millican
Eagle Man
Shine
Shandel
Byars
Navasota River
Millican Man Dick Pool Killed at Sugarland
Millican resident Dick Pool employed on the state farm at Sugarland was killed last Friday by an iron bar strike from a convict. Pool died shortly after and was buried in Millican Cemetery yesterday afternoon, mourned by many in the county.
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Dick Pool
Millican
Sugarland
666 Cure Promised for Malaria and Fevers
A claim asserts that 666 has proven it will cure malaria chills and fever bilious fever colds and la gripp e. The statement presents a medical remedy claim without providing evidence or sourcing.
Newspapers to be limited under Fuller bill in Congress
Washington February 17 daily newspapers would be capped at 16 pages and Sunday papers at 48 pages under a bill by Representative Fuller Republican Illinois. A 100 page limit would apply to magazines with denial of second class mail for noncompliance. He also proposed a one year ban on exporting wood pulp and print paper.
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Washington
Representative Fuller
Republican
Illinois
Remarriage Rate Among British War Widows
About one fifth of Britain’s 216,000 war widows have remarried. The statistic highlights changing family patterns in postwar society as widows seek new partnerships.
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Great Britain
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Clears Malaria Germs
A historic ad proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic destroys malaria germs transmitted to the blood by the malaria mosquito. The price is 60e.
American Legion asks Texas posts for memo of meeting topics
American Legion headquarters in San Antonio asks Texas posts to submit topics for the state executive committee meeting in Fort Worth on February 23. The request, from state adjutant Charles W. Scruggs, also explains how next of kin can obtain French government awards for American soldiers killed in France and notes certificates will be sent to posts for Washington's Birthday distribution.
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San Antonio
Tex
American Legion
Texas
State Executive Committee
Fort Worth
Charles W. Scruggs
The
Legion
France
Army and Navy
Dallas
Houston
el Paso
Washington
Scruggs
Personal Mentions From Friday's Daily in Bryan Area
Millican citizen H E Smith and numerous local residents visited Bryan today. Oak McKenzie announced as a potential candidate for the district legislature covering Brazos and Grimes counties. The Eagle notes farmer setbacks easing with resumed plowing and reports on community visits from Kurten Reliance Wellborn Cottonwood Steep Hollow Harvey and Benchley along with J R Smith recovering from partial paralysis.
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Geo. Saxon and Son
Floy
Reliance
E. R. Lloyd
Kurten
A. B. Welch
Wellborn
R. E. Blanton
Coleview
W. E. Graham
Rock Prairie
Eagle
Oak McKenzie
Brazos
Grimes
Daily Eagle
W. J. McDonald
Macy
McDonald
W. L. Powers
City
Riverside
J. H. Reed
Harvey
Paul Ferguson
Tabor
Joe Sample
Cottonwood
John D. Jones
J. H. White, Sr
Wixon
A. B. McSwain
J. P. Gilpin
M. B. Easters
Kurton
J. L. Cobb
Susie Benbow
John D. Battle
Millican
Bryan
Hardy Nevill
Cross
Grimes County
I. M. Cook
Ima Cook
Steep Hollow
W. N. Coleman
J. T. Closs
Edge
J. C. Cloud and Son
Jess
J. T. Pate
Ben Foster
W. T. Foster
A. W. Roy
Prospect Ledger News Brief From Steep Hollow
February notes from Prospect describe good health with several residents recovering from illness. Professors Risinger and local teachers expected back soon. Social visits include Charley and Gus Free at A and M College and Leila Bond’s trip to Bryan. Sunday church attendance remains steady.
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Risinger
Bryan
Sadie Bond
Steep Hollow
Joe Beal
Gus Whited
Rev
Sample
Whited
Oliver Bond
Rock Prairie
Charley
Gus Free
A.and M. College
Ben Bond
Walter Bullock
Bond
Davenport
Jessie
Leila Bond
Carroll
Mr. Thompson
Lowry
666 Relieves Colds and Grippe Symptoms Fast
Patent remedy 666 claims rapid relief for colds grippe and associated symptoms. It targets constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches with a general tonic effect. The advertisement stresses quick healing and full body restoration using a proprietary formula.
Harvey Ladies Aid Forms and Obituary Notice
Five women formed a Ladies' Aid Society at Mrs. Kan Kelley home with officers led by President Alice Cole and planned bi monthly meetings. The piece also mourns the death of Mrs. Coon Williams, buried at Bethel cemetery, with Rev. Chas Bullock officiating and Amon Williams unable to attend.
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W. C. Rains
Kelley
Coon Williams
Ellie
Bethel Cemetery
Chas. Bullock
Amon Williams
Nested Stool Set for Adjustable Group Photographs
A new set of stools with varying heights nests compactly for storage and can be stacked to create tiered arrangements for group photographs. The design aims to save space while offering stable support at multiple elevations.
Advertising as business lifeblood drives local economy
A brief note highlights the role of newspaper advertising in energizing the business community with contact detail Phone 86.
Russ Beene Dead Millican settler laid to rest
Russ Beene died at his Peach Creek home last Friday night and was buried Saturday in Peach Creek cemetery. A longtime county resident about 60 years old he was respected as a good man and citizen and survived by his widow and eight children.
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Russ Beene
Millican
Peach Creek
Beene
Dublin College of Science Admits Women to Lectures
The Dublin College of Science becomes the first UK higher education institution to admit women to its lectures marking a historic step in coeducation. The move expands access for female students in science and higher studies.
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Dublin College of Science
United Kingdom
Quinine Patent Claims No Head Ailments
An old advertisement touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine, claiming it avoids nervousness and fatigue. It references KE. W. GROVE and suggests a tonic and laxative effect without side effects.
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KE. W. Grove
Tabor Community Welfare Club Meeting Moves School Program
The Community Welfare Club held a well attended meeting with visitors Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Benson giving short talks. The group invited district schools to render a program at the next regular meeting. A Valentine party was enjoyed by many youths at the Hudspeth home. Roy Ball and Ollie Francis wed Sunday in a quiet ceremony and will reside on the Bryan area farm.
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W. H. Benbow
Wm. Hudspeth
Ella Francis
Baylor College
Belton
Laura
Dorothy Broach
Bryan
Roy Ball
Ollie Francis
Mr. Ball
Wellborn News Items Highlight Local Health and Social Notes
In Wellborn on February 17 residents report sunny interludes and rainfall delaying garden planting. Local health concerns grow as several families report flu and Vivian Boyder battles pneumonia. Mrs. Lee Goodson of Houston visits relatives, while Mrs. Neelley returns from Bryan improved at home. Rev. Binford preaches, with Baptist leaders considering a call. Hamp Buchanan and family visit P L Barron’s from Kurten and Lyle Royder expects home soon from Beaumont.
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Wellborn
Harvey
Williams
Vivian Boyder
Lee Goodson
Houston
Neelley
Lyle Royder
Beaumont
Veil Rule in English Law for Witness Face Reveal
A Victorian principle requires a woman witness to lift her veil and show her face so the jury can judge her truthfulness by her features. This guidance links credibility to visible appearance in courtroom settings.
Advertisement in the Daily and Weekly Eagle
The Daily and Weekly Eagle carries an advertisement page note highlighting local goods for sale and services offered by area merchants. It lists featured items, contact details, and special deals available for a limited time in the town.
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Daily
Weekly Eagle
Wage Earner Rates Vary Across Cities
The report notes that one in six New York City women are wage earners while in Charleston South Carolina the rate drops to one in one hundred. The contrast highlights urban labor participation gaps.
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New York City
Charleston
S. C
Papes Cold Compound Promises Fast Cold Relief
An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound cures colds in hours with a dose every two hours for three doses. It says the first dose unclogs nasal passages and relieves head symptoms, fever, sneezing, and sore throat and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Grippe
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Henry Kurten
Tom McCallum
O. L. Andrews
John Fuchs
Charley Merka
Smetana
S. S. Clay
Yuma
J. F. Ettle
Tom Goodwin
P. L. Barron
T. A. Hensarling
Louis McCullough
Will Battle
A. W. Boyder
Eagle Office
Easters
Pansy Hall
T. P. Hall
Miss Hall
John Roberson
Benchley
W. F. Odom
Ed Carll
Miss Dymple
W. N. Wilson
Jim Francis
Harvey News
Tabor News
E.W Grove
College Station, Texas
Kennedy
Cash & Carry
Cheek & Neal
Rhode Island
EF. W. Geyer
Joe Denena
W. L. Hedrick
Wheelock
Duke & Ayres
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
Swift
Swift’s
Swift's Red
Sts
Atte
Atlanta, Ga
Charlotte
N.C
New Orleans
Shreveport
M. J. Tremont
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