Cotton versus food in wartime South urged by editor
The Bryan Weekly Eagle argues cotton cannot feed the South or war effort as 1918 draws on. It urges farmers to dedicate land to food crops, cites shortages, railroading wartime needs, and calls for conservation and local guidance from county agents and A and M college.
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South
Clarence Ousley
Chicago
California
Baltimore
Kansas
Illinois
Missouri
Brazos County
No. 1
A. and M. College
Prohibition Debate Puts Governor Between Pots of Policy
The Eagle predicts statewide prohibition will reach the legislature and likely pass. The governor faces a clash between anti saloon forces and pro camp relief, with a veto or signing carrying political risk. A patriotic compromise could save army camps and his candidacy.
Food Survey Aimed at Equitable Home Distribution
A reflection on wartime food surveys argues the law seeks to gauge available food at home to ensure fair distribution after the next crops. The piece denies pro German claims that the survey is a confiscation tool and stresses government can mobilize resources to meet national needs.
Allies to Launch Coordinated Great Offensive on Western Front
A 1917 outlook notes that Allied unity under a single supreme command would push a coordinated western front offensive. The speech references Versailles and Lloyd George, suggesting simultaneous action by French Belgian British forces, with German delays and strategic objections. The piece implies a multi-front push across the long line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
Flanders
Germany
The Million Dollar Broomcorn Myth
An editorial notes the contrast between common brooms and the high price of broomcorn seeds. It remarks that Bravos county has no broomcorn farms and no farmer inquiries about planting methods, despite the idea of big money from broomcorn cultivation.
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Bravos
Obedience to Orders Promoted in Food Conservation
A newspaper passage notes that patriotism may require adopting the German system of control, with authorities enforcing obedience from higher levels. It suggests that even independent farmers in food conservation could be restricted or rationed in purchases in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Fee
Sugar ration aids bees as war economy grows
Honey is becoming a general commodity in the United States as war demands expand. Government officials urge greater production and plan a sugar ration for bees. Texas aims to double honey output in 1918 to offset winter sugar use. Bees faced droughts and crop failures last season, needing syrup from sugar to survive.
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United States
Peden
Texas
United States Food Administration
Tom E. Taylor Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
The Eagle’s announcement column names Tom E. Taylor as a Democratic primary candidate for County Treasurer. A Bryan resident of 31 years he is praised as a Christian gentleman with a record of contractor and builder work and pledges faithful service if elected.
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Tom E. Taylor
Taylor
Bryan
Tom Taylor
Eagle
Ring 42 and G. D. Tucker Feed Sale Ad
Ring 42 and G. D. Tucker offer a cash sale on all kinds of feed. Buy now at low prices.
What Eagle Files Tell of Other Days
A local notes column from 1896 records visits and travels of residents and guests, including Gen. H. B. Stoddard and Judge C. C. Garrett. It notes social events, commencements, and a strawberry festival, with mentions of Bryan and cotton shipments to Japan and a civic sense of regional life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Files
Calls for active local correspondence to enrich the Commonwealth
The North Zulch Commonwealth invites neighbors to send neighborhood news and notes focusing on schools churches and community efforts. It urges publishing decisive items about well known people, with lighter content only incidental, and explains space limits require editing.
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The
Commonwealth
North Zulch
Earthquake in Amoy Kills About Ten Thousand
The Associated Press reports an Amoy quake on February 25 caused nearly ten thousand deaths. Rescue efforts continue as officials assess the disaster’s full extent and impact on the city and surrounding region.
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Associated Press
Amoy
China
A A Dean Announces Candidacy for Brazos County Treasurer
A. A. Dean of Tabor announces as a candidate for Brazos County treasurer subject to the Democratic primary on July 27. Dean is a respected local farmer who has lived in Tabor for years and pledges to keep county books balanced and transparent. He plans to meet voters across the county before the primary and seeks the support of the Democratic party.
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A. A. Dean
Tabor
Brazos County
Dean
The
Eagle
Hudspeth Seeks Brazos County Tax Collector Post
Roy Hudspeth announces his candidacy for Brazos County tax collector in the upcoming Democratic primary. He roots his bid in five years as deputy, Texas tax law knowledge, and a pledge to keep the office efficient, accessible, and modern while seeking broad voter support. An accompanying piece endorses his character and fitness.
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Roy Hudspeth
The
Eagle
Brazos County
Hudspeth
Tabor
Texas
Local boys enjoy three days fishing on the Nava Sota river
Jim Darwn John Cole Jim Mike Lee Mike and Oscar Smith spent three days fishing and hunting on the Nava Sota river this week. The boys say they had plenty of luck and a good time.
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Jim Darwn
John Cole
Jim Mike
Lee Mike
Oscar Smith
Nava- Sota River
Crenshaw reports heavy blow damages in Beth el area
W N Crenshaw visited town yesterday and described a strong wind in Beth el country that toppled a large smoke house sheds cribs and fences and damaged trees. He notes Mr J N Risinger also suffered wind damage to his property.
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W. N. Crenshaw
Bethel Country
J. N. Risinger
Lawrence and Co Acquire Castles Feed Store
John M. Lawrence & Co have purchased T. F. Castles' feed store and taken full charge. The new owners pledge to serve the public with feed grain coal ice and soda water and wish for success in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Lawrence & Co
T. F. Castles
Five Cent Ice Cream Soda Claims Stolen Signs
A letter-wearing notice reports signs advertising ice cream soda for five cents a glass were stolen and destroyed though the vendor remains confident in sales. A. Emden notes August Prinzel discussed a Bryan to Kurten telephone line with cedar poles costing about 500 dollars, needing 300 more sponsorship to reach Kurten and Madisonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Emden
August Prinzel
Bryan
Kurten
Madisonville
Fishermen Enjoy Splendid Luck on Little Brazos Trip
W. J. Christian Jim Christian Charley Hill Kelly Knowles Mill Wilson R. K. Chatham B. H. Knowles Louis Batte W. H. Nall J. W. Johnson Ed. Saunders S. B. Buchanan R. Blatherwick 8 R. Henderson Houston Cole and John Chandler went out to the Little Brazos fishing Thursday and had splendid luck.
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W. J. Christian
Jim Christian
Charley Hill
Kelly Knowles
Mill Wilson
R. K. Chatham
B. H. Knowles
Louis Batte
W. H. Nall
J. W. Johnson
Ed. Saunders
S. B. Buchanan
R. Blatherwick
R. Henderson
Houston Cole
John Chandler
Little Brazos
Saunders Disqualified as Alderman Sparks New City Election
W. Be Saunders states he cannot serve as alderman due to disqualification as a stockholder and president of Bryan Waterlee Electric Light Co. He claims he did not seek office and was absent on election day. A new city election for aldermen must be held. residents regret Saunders cannot serve the city’s interests.
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W. BE
Saunders
Bryan Waterlee & Electric Light Company
Hall’s Catarrh Medicine Aims at Constitutional Cure
There is more catarrh in this region than other diseases, once deemed incurable. Local remedies fail. catarrh is a constitutional issue. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney & Co Toledo promises systemic action through the blood. A $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. Hall's Family Pills aid constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney , CO
District Court Dates Set for Multiple Divorces and Trials
The district court lists divorces granted for Ripls Michelson and Isaias Nicholson, Freeman Sephus and Allie Sephus, John Bailey and Hannah Bailey. Burglary and murder cases proceed with multiple attachmen ts and venires. Tony Troy alias Tony Troja and Milton Washington face hearings February and March. Attorneys T. R. Batte J. G Minkert and J. R. Astin named for defendants.
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Ripls Michelson
Isaias Nicholson
Freeman Sephus
Allie Sephus
John Bailey
Hannah Bailey
Tony Troy
Tony Troja
Anton Merka
Alfred Collins
Milton Washington
Gainer Rhodes
T. R. Batte
J. G Minkert
J. R. Astin
Edge Club meeting dates clarified for Edge residents
Edge Texas February 26 1918 letter to Bryan Daily Eagle states Mutual Benefit club meeting nights are the first and third Fridays each month not the second and fourth as previously reported. Hon W C Davis and Mr George Hadly of Bryan will attend next Friday night March 1.
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Edge
Tex
Bryan Daily Eagle
the Eagle
Thee
Mutual Benefit Club of
W. C. Davis
George Hadly
Bryan
T. W. Beard
Mrs Mary Farara Dead at Twenty After Dying at Home
Mrs Mary Farara dies at her country home near Cameron ranch at age twenty. She is survived by her husband Ben Farara. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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Mary Farara
Daily Eagle
Cameron Ranch
Ben Farara
Gas Relief Ad Promotes Herbind Liver Stimulant
An advertisement touts Herbind as a quick remedy for gas in the stomach or bowels and torpid liver. The liver stimulant and bowel purifier is priced at 60 cents and sold by B. J. Jenkins.
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B. J. Jenkins
Ady
John S Edge Jr Dead in Austin Illness
Relatives in this city and county learned of the death of John S Edge Jr at Austin after a long illness. He was 47 years old and survived by his widow and several relatives including George Edge and cousins J L Edge M S Edge and John Edge of Eugene Edge. Funeral held at 3 pm from the Edge home with interment in the city cemetery conducted by Dr M B Weaver of the First Baptist Church.
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John S. Edge JR
Daily Eagle
Johns. Edge Jr
Austin
Edge
W. S. Edge
Baptist Church
George P. Edge
Harris School House
John Edge
Eugene Edge
J. L. Edge
Cemtery
M. BE. Weaver
First Baptist Church
Governor Stewart Signs Prohibition Amendment
Helena Montana February 22 Governor S W Stewart signed the national prohibition amendment measure ratified Tuesday by both houses of the Montana legislature. Mississippi Virginia and Kentucky legislatures have taken similar action.
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Helena
Mont
S. W. Stewart
Montana
Mississippi
Virginia
Kentucky
Adams Home Sold On Lamar Street In Baxle
James W. James purchased the C. A. Adams home on Lamar street for 7200 dollars. He plans to remodel the house and convert it into one of the citys handsomest homes.
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James W. James
C. A. Adams
Lamar Street
James
Ring 42. G. D. Tucker Feed Sale Ad
G. D. Tucker Ring 42 advertises a cash sale offering all kinds of feed at low prices. The note implies direct purchase for fast, affordable provisioning.
Kafir and Milo Maize Report Cautions Brazos County
County agent C. L. Beason responds to a recent article on milo and kafir planting. He notes college experiments show high uncertainty due to blight and midge in wet weather. He urges adopting the surest plan on every farm this year.
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Kafir
Milo
Brazos County
C. L. Beason
STUMEZE Stops indigestion after twenty five years
J. R. Hendershot of Elmdale Montana graduated 1894 reports twenty five years of indigestion and three years of piles but STUMEZE cured both. The medication is promoted as the master prescription for stomach ailments and is guaranteed by all druggists with a call to get a bottle today.
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J. R. Hendershot
Elmdale
Montana
Japanese to move on Siberia from Harbin report
A Harbin dispatch reports that Japanese authorities intend to act in Siberia soon and that long term preparations underscore plans to carry out the intervention.
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Siberia
Harbin
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Caldwell
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Columbus
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Miss Lillie
Major
Mrs
J. W. Tabor
Gen. H. B. Stoddard
Miss Maud Howell
Dallas
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Ennis
J. W. Howell
T. H. Lawrence
Houston
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Marlin
Nettie Lee
James H. Webb
C. C. Garrett
Court of Civil Appeals
Galveston
J. F. Parks
M. Parker
Kate Parker
W. A. Gustavus
Nashville, Tenn
Hardin County
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Leanore Waldrop
Huntsville
Sam Houston Normal Institute
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Ladies of the Christian Church
R. J. Ford
Joe Ames
L. R. Bonneville
Ames
Japan
Navasota Examiner
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Wellman
Iowa
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Stumeze
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