Franklin route endorsed by business clubs on King of Trails
A Robertson county delegation met Bryan and Brazos county leaders to back routing the King of Trails through Robertson via Bremond Franklin Wheelock to Bryan. The Bryan commercial club and Brazos King of Trails urged surface gravel work on the final road stretch and named a three member committee to discuss the resolution with county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Nebertees
Bryan
King of Trails
Business Club
M. E. Wallace
B. Kaczer
J. W. Howell
0. S. Johnson
J. L. Edge
Webb
B. J. Fountain
A M. Waldrop
A. W. Wilkers
J. C. Holman
J. M. Tynes
W. T. Maris
B. D. Satterfield
St. D. Killough
Bryan Commercial Club
Brazos County
King of Trails Association
Robertson County
W. C. Wear
Texas King of Trails Association
Ottawa
Kan
Bremond
Franklin
Wheelock
Johnson
King of Traffy Association
Commissioners’ Court
San Antonio
Commercial Club of
J. Fountain
A. M. Waldrop
M. BE. Wallace
Billion Dollar Urgent Deficiency Bill Passed by House
Washington February 19 The billion dollar urgent deficiency appropriation bill was approved by the House on Monday without a record vote. It carries half a million for the military establishment and sizable allocations for the navy and other government branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
House
Tucker's Feed Sale at Ring 42 for Cash
G D Tucker advertises a broad feed sale at Ring 42 with cash discounts on all kinds of feed. The notice emphasizes low prices and quick service.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Crowned Cure Claim
There is more Catarrh in this region than all other diseases and for years it was deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, made by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional remedy taken internally and acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Te. Hall
German Offensive Imminent on French Front
AP reports from British Army Headquarters in France that a German offensive may begin at any moment on a sector between Arras and St Quentin. Tanks and a mysterious gas are expected to be used. other attacks will occur further south, according to captured German prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Arras
St. Quentin
Ship Builders Sought to Register for War Effort
J O Tucker of the county council of defense reports extended time to raise Texas ship building labor to 7000 men. Men meeting requirements should register and see Chairman Fountain or Tucker. Tele grams from Sam Rayburn James L Slayden J P Buchanan and Senator Morris Shepherd urged swift registration as ships are most urgent for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Tucker
County Council of Defense
H. W. Lewis
Smithville
United States Public Service Reserve
Texas
France
B. J. Fountain
Mr. Tucker
Lewis
Sam Rayburn
James L. Slayden
J. P. Buchanan
Morris Sheppard
STUMEZE Cited By Montana Doctor For 25 Years Indigestion
Elmdale Montana physician J R Hendershot graduated 1894 testifies STUMEZE cured his 25 year indigestion and three year piles. The remedy claims direct help for stomach catarrh and related disorders and is guaranteed by all druggists with sale today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hendershot
Elmdale
Montana
Crenshaw and Bullock Quietly Wed at Steep Hollow
Ollie O Crenshaw and Sallie Maud Bullock, both of Steep Hollow, were married Wednesday evening at the home of Rev J M Bullock. The bride is daughter of Mrs W P Bullock and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Turner Crenshaw. They will live at Steep Hollow where the groom farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Crenshaw-Bullock
Ollie O. Crenshaw
Sallie Maud Bullock
Steep Hollow
J. M. Bullock
Rev. Bullock
W. P. Bullock
Turner Crenshaw
Quick relief for irregular bowels with HERBINE price
An advertisement promises fast relief from bowel irregularity using HERBINE. Take a nightly dose before bed and expect feeling better the next day. Price 60c. Sold by B. J. Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Jenkins
Eagle Printing ends mail subscriptions after expiration
The Eagle Printing Co announces February 20 will start strict enforcement to discontinue all mail subscriptions when they expire. Subscribers must pay in advance to avoid missing issues. The paper seeks faster collections to fund local news and Bra on Brazos county growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Printing Co
Eagle
The
Bryan
Brazos County
Mail
Daily Eagle
Local notes and curios from Brazos County
Jury courtroom mishap as plaster dust nearly hits Jimmie Leonard. Captain Polk reunion near Bryan with most children present. Dr. Boykin to lead Sunday school institute at Baptist church. Various travels, funerals, and visits listed among local residents. School fund apportionment for Brazos County set at 19 077 99 with pro rata 4 55. Runaway wreck near post office disrupts street, wiring, and light pole. Licenses and local business notices alongside numerous town movements and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Brazos County
Nunn Seeks Re election as Brazos County Sheriff
The Eagle notes T C Nunn announces candidacy for re election as Brazos County Sheriff. Nunn, long in public life, seeks Democratic primary support on July 27, citing a clean record, fearless law enforcement, and pursuit of fugitives across the nation. He pledges top service if re elected and submits his name to the democracy of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Nunn
Brazos County
The
Eagle
Tom Nunn
D. PB. Dawson
West Texas
Borozone advertised antiseptic for wounds
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts and burns with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is promoted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast. Available in 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 prices from Be J Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jenkins
Adv
Feed Sale Offer From Ring 42 and G D B Tucker
Ring 42 and G D B Tucker advertise a cash sale of various feeds at low prices. The notice emphasizes cheap cash terms and invites buyers to inquire for details.
Jim Darwin Seeks Brazos County Tax Assessor Post
Jim Darwin announces his candidacy for Tax Assessor of Brazos County, subject to the July Democratic primary. A longtime Brazos resident and former manager at G. B. Parker Lumber, he emphasizes fair, uniform assessments and personal attention to the tax rolls. He asks Democratic voters for their consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Darwin
Brazos County
Darwin
G. 8. Parker Lumber Company
Lawrence
John Sabo Announces Candidacy For Precinct 2 Commissioner
The Eagle endorses Kurten resident John Sabo as a candidate for Commissioner of Precinct No 2 including Kurten Cottonwood and Edge. He seeks the July Democratic primary. Sabo, born and raised in the district, touts road bridge and tax reforms and pledges diligent service if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sabo
Kurten
Cottonwood
Edge
Sabo
Commissioners’ Court
Ile
The
Eagle
Mary Ann Symmes Death Certificate Filed in Wellborn
John H. Boyder of Wellborn filed a death certificate for Mary Ann Symmes who died February 8 there without a physician. Born November 1878 to G. W. Price of Millican, burial was February 10 at Wellborn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Symmes
John H. Boyder
Wellborn
G. W. Price
Millican
Peanuts for Planting Sold by East Texas Grower
One thousand bushels Spanish peanut seed for planting, raised in East Texas, for sale. See or write J. E. Covey, Bryan, Texas. D245 W-25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Texas
J. E. Covey
Bryan
Edge community backs defense council drive at welfare club
At a Friday Edge Welfare Club meeting George Hadley and County Agent Benson urged food conservation and production for war needs. A collection raised 25 for Edge community with many donors doubling their gifts as they pledged to support the Council of Defense and food regulations amid wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hadley
Benson
Edge Welfare Club
County Council of Defense
Hadley
Council of Defense
John Beard
Edge Community
Cases Against Payne Were Not Proven
Will Payne faced two trials in district court on charges related to killing eight hogs owned by B. A. Hugghins. The court found him not guilty in both cases after the state failed to prove his involvement beyond circumstantial doubt. Evidence showed hogs found in Payne's woods pasture with shots heard, but no proof of Payne's presence or weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Payne
B. A. Hugghins
Payne's
District Court Report: Guilty Plea in Theft and Divorce Grants
Judge H S Morehead presided as State vs Clarke Gammil ended with a guilty plea and a $1 fine plus one hour in jail. Divorces granted include Moseley and Smith pairs with several marriage bans for twelve months. custody awarded in one case. naturalization granted to David Reid and John Fazzino.
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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 Scrovajsa
Rozina Scrov
Births announced for Kurten and Tabor families
Born February 8 1918 to Mr and Mrs Frank Kadanka Kurten a boy Ralph York Cobb. Born February 7 1918 to Mr and Mrs Junius Monroe Cross Tabor a boy Sam Gordon. Born February 11 1918 to Mr and Mrs Henry Malesky Kurten a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kadanka
Kurten
Ralph York Cobb
Junius Monroe Cross
Tabor
Sam Gordon
Henry Malesky
Intensive college training for large number of soldiers
The War Department forms a committee on education and special training to mobilize schools and colleges for army technical training. An advisory board of five civilian educators alongside military members will select and coordinate educators from MIT, University of Chicago, Western Electric, and the federal board of education. The aim is to train 75,000 to 100,000 men in technical subjects within six months for ordnance, signals, and engineering roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
War Department
Hugh 8. Johnson
Robert J. 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
Angel
Dietz
Army
Ordnance Bureau
Signal Corps
Engineers
Walter Dill Scott
Federal Board For
Grain feed dealers license exemption outlined
Retailers with annual sales under one hundred thousand dollars for feed and food commodities are not required to obtain a license, according to the food administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as calomel substitute
An advertisement warns against calomel a dangerous mercurial drug and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liquid that cleanses the liver without salivation. It claims it cures biliousness constipation sluggishness and headaches and suits children and adults. The ad promises money back if it does not act better than calomel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Adv
Governor Hobby sets plan to curb liquor near camps
Texas Governor Hobby schedules a special session to push five felony laws aimed at stopping liquor traffic near army camps and prostitution among peddlers. Proposals ban sales within 10 miles of camps and to military personnel, restrict bootlegging, prevent liquor deliveries to service members, and crack down on soliciting immoral conduct. The measures target license requirements and enforcement to disrupt illicit activity around national defense locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Newton D. Baker
Texas
Hobby
United States
Barron Candidate for Brazos County Assessor
J M Barron runs for the Brazos County Assessor post in the Democratic primary. He is a Bryan resident, connected with Howell Lumber, and emphasizes personal voter contact, fair valuation of county property, and diligent, in person service if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Julius M. Barron
Brazos County
Barron
J. W. Barron
Bryan
Howell Lumber Company
Hens and Pullets Rule and Exception in Poultry Trade
Navasota February 15. Washington wire reports Rule Fourteen governs poultry deaths rules for February 11 to April 20 1918. It restricts buying shipping selling live or freshly killed hens or pullets except for sales prior to February 11 1918 and for live hens or pullets kept for egg production.
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Navasota
Washington
Five White Men to Go Into Training
The local exemption board has prepared the first quota for training camp. Forty eight men remain, of which forty three are negroes leaving five white men. The five named white men are John Reid Davis Cole Walter Hicks J J Matteck and A B McCarty cards for class A 1 will go for physicals and waiting list placement subject to war department calls. No call date yet. Lafayett Hearne Collier Manning Walter Cargill W B English in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reid
Davis Cole
Walter Hicks
J. J. Matteck
A. B. McCarty
War Department
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G. D. Tucker
Stumeze
Eagle Printing Company
Eagle Files
Jimmie Leonard
T. ©. Boykin
Baptist Church
Virginia West
Hearne
Haswell’s
Chauncy Lowry
J. H. Webb
Terrel
L. 8. Ross
Bessie Ross
Mary Bittle
Jap Prater
J. W. Contter
Judge
J. A. Buckholts
Galveston
Dallas
Ben Knox
Madeline
Idelle Kinney
Joe B. Reed
Fort Worth
8. M. Derdyn
Houston
Coon Williams
Allen Dyess
J. KR. Smith
Reliance
George McMichael
Abe Hensarling
T. B. Armstrong
Bob Hudspeth
Walter Koppe
J. H. Mawhinney
Fannie
Minnie Seale
Ring 42
G. DB
Tucker
N. A. Stewart
Payne
District Court
J. M. Barron
Lafayett Hearne
Collier Manning
Near Rage
Walter Cargill
Harvey
W. B. English
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