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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
3
Historic drawing in Washington as 1200 master numbers are selected from a glass bowl to apply to 4500 registration districts. Officials, including Secretary Baker, oversee blindfolded capsules in the 1918 lottery to classify registrants under the new questionnaire system.
The food administration clarifies the May 14 proclamation on licensing all engaged in poultry and egg packing or wholesale sales. Any seller who moves poultry or eggs other than direct retail to consumers must be licensed, including country store operators buying from farmers. Fill out forms from the U S food administration to obtain licenses.
George Brandon is authorized by Adjutant General Harley to recruit a supply company for an infantry brigade to be raised in the state within weeks. About 100 Brazos county volunteers aged 18 to 45 will be sought, including deferred classifications. Enlistments start next week with mustering soon after, and federalization expected late August or early September.
Recent enrollments shown at the army recruiting station include William H. Friend of Marshall to the veterinary corps and Charles E. Friend of Marshall to the medical corps. Cristobal Sanchez of Maxwell joins infantry. Everett E. Saxon of Bryan to coastal artillery. Leniel A. Laurence of Madisonville listed among new recruits.
Judge W. G. Taliaferro resigns as Brazos County Hobby Club president due to ill health. Judge J. T. Maloney is appointed to the chair and says he will push new initiatives for the hobby group in the county.
A dated advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic destroys malarial germs carried by mosquitoes. It promotes a price of 0c and targets readers seeking a preventive treatment.
At a bank board meeting Carl M Cole was elected a director replacing W H Cole who resigned J N Dulaney was elected cashier G J Nedbalek assistant cashier and Paul W Edge bookkeeper. Dulaney and Nedbalek have served years with the bank Edge comes from Southern Pacific work in Brazos County. The board adopted resolutions praising Coles past service and noting his resignation to become cashier of City National. The bank anticipates a new building in the near future.
From Friday's Daily Eagle, Benjamin H. Johnson and Mrs Mat tie Durbin wed here Tuesday, Justice of the Peace W. W. Gainer performing the ceremony.
J M Ellis and Martha Stockton obtained a marriage license as recorded.
The city commission discussed public toilets for main street at a special meeting. Plans include converting the basement calaboose under the city hall for men and potential fixtures for white and negro women, with further talks on facilities and enforcement.
Washington reports the first fiscal year of the war ended with outlays exceeding 12.6 billion dollars. In peaceful years federal spending is under one billion annually, while wartime activity is draining treasury at about 50 million dollars daily.
A Galveston Texas letter from Minnie Fisher Cunningham endorses E A Decherd Jr for Congress in the sixth district. The note praises his record on child labor laws war measures woman suffrage anti vice and education bills and urges women voters to cast their first ballot for him. The letter contrasts his support for enfranchisement with his opponent’s stance on women’s voting rights.
Ike Kelly a deaf mute of the Tabor community was urged to join the war savings effort. He learned the cause, then at the Friday meeting at the school house he became the first to subscribe 25 dollars despite his infirmity. He insisted his neighbors and their sons should not give their lives and him have no part in it.
Senator E A Decherd, candidate in this district against Rufus Hardy, visited Bryan to promote his campaign. Former state senator, he expressed optimism, saying he is gaining votes across the district despite Hardy planning a return soon to campaign locally.
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe liver remedy that replaces calomel. It promises quick relief from biliousness and constipation and asserts the product is harmless and non salivating, suitable for adults and children.
Two University of Texas alumni Charlie Hudson of Bryan and Walter Booth of San Antonio, both serving in France in 1916, unexpectedly reunited in the western front trenches after a night in the mud and darkness. Hudson as a second lieutenant and Booth from Fort Leavenworth’s engineers' camp survived the perilous contact and shared a fond wartime reunion.
The Bryan Business Club aims to make the July 17 trade trip the biggest event yet with a full newspaper style trade circular printed by The Eagle Printing. The itinerary includes Wheelock Edge Sky Normangee George North Zulch Zulch Cross Bedias Iola Mesa Keith and Bryan. The club urges members to send cars and firms to advertise, while stores may stay open. Proclamations call for a quiet July 4 and a moment of prayer each evening for soldiers and armies. Plans also cover ice-supply arrangements and a committee to draft a suitable war prayer.
The State of Texas to interested parties in the estate of Mrs. Mary Rahnert deceased Julius Rahnert has filed in Brazos County Court an application for probate of the last will and testament and letters testamentary Hearing is set for the next term commencing on the third Monday in July 1918 at Bryan Texas All interested may appear and contest the application before the court June 24 1918 H C Ferguson Clerk Brazos County Texas
Remembering harsh old time remedies, this notice promotes California Syrup of Figs as a friendly laxative for children. It claims positive gentle cleansing of liver and bowels, warns against counterfeits, and urges asking a druggist for the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Austin July 2 Governor Hobby issued a proclamation ordering the immediate organization of three infantry regiments totaling 4000 officers and men. The infantry units will be headed by the same organizers who previously formed the cavalry.
The Texas cavalry brigade will begin separation at once. Adjutant General Harley is advised by the military bureau in Washington.
Brazos county Texas probate records show J W Rawls appointed temporary guardian for Wilson C Parker minor with estate valued around 3250 including 250 in real estate and 3000 life policy. Citations require appearance July 15 1918 at Bryan court to contest. if unchallenged, appointment becomes permanent. Witnessed June 18 1918 by H O Ferguson and Sheriff T C Nunn.
Lula Aaron Marwill files for probate of Harry Marwill's last will and testament in Brazos County Court. Hearing set for the next term starting July 3, 1918 at the courthouse in the city. heirs may appear to contest. Court seal dated June 24, 1918.
Washington reports a $108,196,000 reduction in operating income for 123 of the largest railroads during the first five months of government control, compared with the same period last year.
Port Arthur Tex July 2 The Italian colony in this city will march in the Fourth of July parade in a body. It is expected that other nationalities not attached to organizations in the parade will do the same.
An advertisement extols Gets-It as a painless corn remover. It claims the product peels away the corn without irritating flesh or causing toe soreness, promising fast relief and easy removal.
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