Route Endorsed by Bryan Business Club for King of Trails
Robertson county delegates met Bryan and Brazos county leaders to back routing the King of Trails through Robertson via Bremond Franklin Wheelock to Bryan. A resolution urged the Brazos county Commissioners to gravel the remaining road to the county line and a three member committee was appointed to confer on the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Robertson County
Bryan
King of Trails
Business Club
M. E. Wallace
B.kaczer
J. W. Howell
Johnson
J. L. Edge
R. 8. Webb, BE. J. Fountain, A. M. Waldrop and A. W. Wilkerson
J. T. Maloney
J. R. Abney
H. Astin
J. M. Lawrence
J. 8.Doane
H. Conway
C. L. Benson
Robertson
C. C. Langford
J. J. Carter
R. M. Duffy
J. C. Mitchell
J. Ff. Vanpelt
T. J. Morris
J. C. Holman
J. M. Tynes
W. T. Maris
B. D. Satterfield
R. D. Killough
Bryan Commercial Club
Brazos County
King of Trails Association
W. C. Wear
Texas King of Trails Association
Ottawa
Kan
Bremond
Franklin
Wheelock
S. Johnson
Commissioners’ Court of
San Antonio
Bryan and
Commercial Club of
E. J. Fountain
A. M. Waldrop
M. B. Wallace
Billion Dollar Bill Passed by House Without Vote
Washington February 19 the billion dollar urgent deficiency appropriation bill moved quickly through the house carrying half a million for the military establishment and sizable sums for the navy and other government branches without a record vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Reward
There is more catarrh in this region than other diseases and it was deemed incurable until Hall's Catarrh Medicine by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio is advertised as a constitutional remedy taken internally. A one hundred dollar reward is offered if it fails to cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Th. Hall
German Offensive Expected On French Front
British headquarters report a German offensive may begin at any moment on a sector between Arras and St Quentin. Captured prisoners say tanks and a mysterious gas will be used, with additional attacks planned further south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eegee Press
France
Arras
St. Quentin
Ship Builders Urged to Register Fast for War Needs
J O Tucker of the county defense council reports that the Texas shipbuilding quota of 7 000 men has been extended until filled. Men meeting the requirements should register and contact BE Fountain or Mr Tucker. Letters from Congressman Rayburn and others urge immediate shipyard work to aid the war effort in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Tucker
County Council of Defense
H. W. Lewis
Smithville
United States Public Service Reserve
Texas
France
J. Fountain
Mr. Tucker
Mr. Lewis
Sam Rayburn
James L. Slayden
J. P. Buchanan
Morris Sheppard
STUMEZE touted by Montana doctor for stomach aid
STUMEZE J R Hendershot of Elmdale Montana 1894 graduate says indigestion plagued him 25 years and STUMEZE stopped it. The ad proclaims STUMEZE a master prescription for catarrh indigestion gases belching nausea painful acidity and stomach issues with doctors endorsing it. Available at all druggists guaranteed. Feb 7 14 21 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hendershot
Elmdale
Montana
Crenshaw and Bullock Wed in Steep Hollow Ceremony
Ollie O Crenshaw and Miss Sallie Maud Bullock were quietly married Wednesday evening at the home of Rev J M Bullock in this city with Rev Bullock officiating. Bride daughter of Mrs W P Bullock and groom son of Mr and Mrs Turner Crenshaw. They will reside at Steep Hollow where the groom farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crenshaw-Bullock
Ollie O. Crenshaw
Sallie Maud Bullock
Steep Hollow
J. M. Bullock
Rev. Bullock
W. P. Bullock
Turner Crenshaw
Quick relief claim for bowel irregularity with Herbine ad
An old advertisement promises relief for irregular bowels using Herbine. It instructs taking a dose at night and reports feeling better the next day. The price is 60 cents, sold by B. J. Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Jenkins
Ady
Notable Local Happenings and Court Notes of Yesterday
Yesterday a jury passed through the lower court hall as plaster fell near Jimmie Leonard. Capt. and Mrs. George Polk hosted a large family reunion near Bryan with a full turnout and photos. The town plans Bermuda grass sod, trees, and water for the city park and notes a Brazos county school fund apportioned at 19 077.99 dollars for 24 districts and 67 schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Leonard
George Polk
Bryan
Lydia Harry
Waco
Hudson
Brazos County
Nunn Seeks Re election as Brazos County Sheriff
The Eagle prints Tom Nunn's candidacy for re election to Brazos County sheriff as a Democratic primary action. Nunn, longtime sheriff with fourteen years in office, emphasizes enforcing state laws fearlessly and pursuing fugitives across two thousand miles, pledging his best service if re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Tom Nunn
D. P. Dawson
West Texas
BoroZone Promoted as Ideal Antiseptic for Wounds
Surgeons emphasize first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. BoroZone touted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for use on man or beast. Prices 26c 50c 1.00 and 1.50. Sold by E. J. Jenkins Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Jenkins
Adv
Feed Sale Banner at Ring 42 and G. BD. Tucker
A local circular advertises Ring 42 and G. BD. Tucker offering a wide range of feed at low cash prices. The notice emphasizes affordability and quick cash transactions for customers seeking animal feed supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Tucker
Ring 42
G. BD
Tucker
Jim Darwin Seeks Brazos County Tax Assessor Post
Jim Darwin announces his candidacy for Brazos County Tax Assessor in the forthcoming Democratic primary. Reared in the county, he has long served with G S Parker Lumber and managed Lawrence warehouse, weighing cotton and earning wide regard as an honest civic leader. He pledges impartial, diligent use of the office and accurate tax rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Darwin
Brazos County
Darwin
G. S. Parker Lumber Company
Lawrence
John Sabo Seeks Commissioner Post in Precinct 2
The Eagle announces John Sabo of Kurten as candidate for commissioner of Precinct No. 2, to be decided in the July Democratic primary. Sabo, born in the precinct, cites good roads and low taxes and pledges diligent service in the county’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sabo
Kurten
Cottonwood
Edge
Sabo
Commissioners’ Court
The
Eagle
Death Certificate Filed for Mary Ann Symmes
John H. Boyder of Wellborn filed a certificate of death for Mary Ann Symmes who died February 8 without a physician in attendance. She was born November 1878, daughter of G. W. Price of Millican. Burial was held February 10 at Wellborn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Symmes
John H. Boyder
Wellborn
G. W. Price
Millican
Spanish pea nuts for planting sale in East Texas
One thousand bushels of Spanish pea nuts for sale for planting purposes raised in East Texas. Interested buyers may contact J. E. Covey in Bryan, Texas. D-245 W-25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Texas
J. E. Covey
Bryan
Edge Community backs defense drive and food effort
Edge residents heard George Hadley urge full wartime food production and adherence to food regulations under the Council of Defense. County Agent Benson noted farm crops and supply needs, and a voluntary Edge contribution of 25 was raised, with many doubling donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hadley
Benson
Edge Welfare Club
County Council of Defense
Hadley
Council of Defense
John Beard
Edge
Cases Against Payne Were Not Proven
Payne was tried in district court on two charges of killing eight hogs owned by B A Hugghins. The court found him not guilty in both cases after hearing circumstantial evidence. No proof of his presence near the killing, no gun, and no direct link were established. The hogs were found dead in Payne’s woods pasture with shots heard, amid admitted stock law and a valid local election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Payne
B. A. Hugghins
Payne’s
District Court Docket Includes Guilty Plea and Divorces
Clarke Gammil pleads guilty to theft with a fine of one dollar and one hour in jail. Divorces granted include Moseley and Moseley Alberta Smith and John Smith. Multiple marriages forbidden for twelve months. Custody awarded in a 7 year old girl case. Naturalizations granted to David Reid and John Fazzino, both former foreign citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Morehead
Clarke Gammil
George Moseley
Lucilla Moseley
Alberta Smith
John Smith
Juanita Jerod
Jesse Jerod
Elnora A. Davis
Ira Davis
George Hardy
Salina Hardy
Jan _Scrovassa
Rozina
Births Notice for Three Local Families in 1918
A boy named Ralph York Cobb was born February 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kadanka of Kurten. A son named Sam Gordon was born February 7 to Mr. and Mrs. Junius Monroe Cross of Tabor. A boy was born February 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Malesky of Kurten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kadanka
Kurten
Ralph York Cobb
Junius Monroe Cross
Tabor
Sam Gordon
Henry Malesky
Education and training committee mobilizes colleges for army
The War Department creates a committee on education and special training with five civilian educators to mobilize schools for military technical training. It aims to train 75 000 to 100 000 men in six months focusing on ordnance, signal corps, and engineers, drawing from the draft and training camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
War Department
Hugh S. Johnson
Robert I. Rees
General Staff
Grenville Clark
Adjutant General’s Department
Charles R. Mann
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
James R. Angell
Chicago
University of Chicago
J. W. Dietz
Western Electric Company
National Association of Corporation Schools
James P. Munroe
Boston
Federal Board of Education
Mann
Angell
Dietz
Army
Ordnance Bureau
Signal Corps
Engineers
Walter Dill Scott
Federal Board For
Grain feed dealers license exemption note
Retailers with annual feed and food commodity sales under one hundred thousand dollars are not required to obtain a license, according to the food administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
Dodson's Liver Tone Better Than Calomel
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe humane alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury that salivates and weakens the body, while Dodson's liquid remedy purports to cleanse the liver without side effects and improves digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Hobby proposes drastic laws to curb liquor near camps
Governor Hobby set February 26 to convene Texas Thirty fifth legislature in special session and call for five new felony laws. The measures would bar liquor sale within ten miles of army camps, require licenses, bar sales to military personnel, outlaw bootlegging, prohibit giving liquor to service members, and ban liaisons with immoral women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Hobby
Newton D. Baker
Texas
United States
Barron Seeks Brazos County Tax Assessor Post
Julius M. Barron announces his candidacy for Brazos County tax assessor, to run in the Democratic primary in July. A Bryan resident, Barron is connected with Howell Lumber and emphasizes personal outreach, fair assessment, and diligent, in-person service to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Julius M. Barron
Brazos County
Mr. Barron
J. W. Barron
Bryan
Howell Lumber Company
Barron
Hens and Pullets Rule and Exception
A Washington ruling on poultry regulations restricts sales of live or freshly killed hens and pullets from February 11 to April 20 1918. Exemptions allow purchases for hens or pullets killed or shipped before February 11 1918 and purchases for egg production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Washington
Five White Men to Go Into Training
The exemption board has prepared the first quota for training camp with forty eight men. Of these forty eight, forty three are negroes leaving five white men John Reid Davis Cole Walter Hicks J J Matteek and A B McCarty. White men in class A are to appear for physical examination later in the week and placed on a waiting list subject to war department calls. No date or orders have been received for when they may be sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reid
Davis Cole
Walter Hicks
J. J. Matteek
A. B. McCarty
War Department
Town visitors include Hearne Manning Cargill and English
Lafayett Hearne and Collier Manning of near Edge visited the city today along with Walter Cargill of Harvey and W B English of Steep Hollow, all noted in town for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayett Hearne
Collier Manning
Near Edge
Walter Cargill
Harvey
W. B. English
Steep Hollow
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Stumeze
Eagle Printing Co
Mail
Weekly Eagle
Eagle Printing Company
Bryan, Texas
Eagle Files
T. C. Boykin
Baptist Church
Virginia West
Hearne
Weatherford
Sherman
Miss Pearl
Maggie Higgs
North Texas Female College
Haswell’s
Chauncy Lowry
J. H. Webb
Terrell
L.S. Ross
Bessie Ross
Mary Bittle
Jap Prater
J. W. Coulter
Judge
J. A. Buckhelts
Galveston
Mrs. W. Howell
Dallas
Ben Knox
Madeline
Idelle Kinney
Joe B. Reed
Fort Worth
Fotal
Derdyn
Houston
Coon Williams
Allen Dyess
J. R. Smith
Reliance
George McMichael
Abe Hensarling
T. E. Armstrong
Bob Hudspeth
Walter Koppe
J. H. Mawhinney
Fannie
Minnie Seale
T. C. Nunn
N. A. Stewart
Payne
District Court
Solons
J. M. Barron
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