Brazos County War Savings Drive Tops Quota
Brazos County exceeds its war savings target by about 53 thousand dollars with total pledges reaching 432,706 and district reports still due. County chair E H Astin led an organized educational drive with Bryan and Brazos County Commercial club as headquarters while meetings and pledge cards covered rural districts and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
E. H. Astin
Home Guard
Bryan
Bryan and Brazos County
Lipsitz
Astin
Kurten
Steel’s
Treasury Department
Eberstadt
Limit Club adds to war savings total to $10300
The report lists members who have reached the legal limit of $1000 in war savings stamps. Names include J. B. Stevenson family, M. Parker family, C. M. Cole and wife, Bryan City Schools, and others with individual $1000 purchases adding to the recent gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limit Club
J. B. Stevenson
Ers Thorne
M. B. Parker
C. M. Cole
Ets
Ceca
Bryan
College War Savings Drive Tops Goal at A and M
At a mass meeting President Bizzell announced A and M college subscriptions to the war savings drive exceeded the $21,500 quota and may reach $30,000 after revision. Uncle Dan Jackson received a $25 stamp gift, and a gold ring auction raised $171 for the Red Cross before being awarded to Dr. M. Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Fountain
Dan Jackson
Bizzell
Dan
Red Cross
Dr. M. Francis
College Auxiliary
Chayotes Sent by Washington Department to Cavitt
Dr. J W Cavitt received three sprouted chayotes from the department of agriculture in Washington. The fruit resembles a pear with a cucumber color and is edible as vegetable or fruit. The shipment included instructions and recipes. Chayotes originate in tropical America and are hoped to succeed in southern states below the frozen ground line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cavitt
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Department
America
Notice of Death and Payment Deadline
Notice of the death of Mrs. Lucy Thomas No 76. Assessment must be paid within 10 days or suspension. Present membership 245. Joe B. Reed secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Thomas
Joe B. Reed
Ladies Canning Efforts Highlight Harvey Notes
In Harvey on June 26 the community notes hot dry weather and thriving gardens. Local women collect quarts of tomatoes and vegetables for canning while seeking thrift stamp support and discussing women's suffrage and Hobby candidate voting. A busy social scene includes a party at Mrs. J. C. Davidson’s and a gathering at Mrs. Williams’s home, with many boys away at Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Will Goen
Mae Byrd Blanton
Hobby
Bryan
J. C. Davidson
Steep Hollow News Highlights Big Summer Quiet News
Miss Thelma Crenshaw and Ida Cook return from A and M summer school. Mrs W B English and children stay at Reliance. births include a baby girl to Mr and Mrs J M Conway. Local visiting from Bryan includes Miss Ida Martin and Miss May Belle Morehead. Steep Hollow Red Cross plans sewing after season. Several locals travel to visit family and offer service to Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep, Hollow
Thelma Crenshaw
Ida Cook
A. and
W. B. English
Reliance
Martha Martin
Bryan
Ida Martin
J. M. Conway
Marion Lee
May Belle Morehead
Steep Hollow
Raymond Mathis
Paul Jones
Webb Buchanan
Sam
May Terry
Pauline Stallings
Steep Hollow Notices and Revival to Begin July 4
Steep Hollow news notes visits from Bryan and Union Hill residents. Grace Morehead from Bryan visited her parents. R. Lester Richey and baby Jim arrived from Beaufort for a visit to J. W. Mathis. Revival begins July 4 with missionary rally led by Rev. D. H. Hotchkiss from Navasota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
Abe Hensarling
John Hensarling
Wellborn
Grace Morehead
Bryan
John Morehead
R. Lester Richey
Jim
Beaumont
J. W. Mathis
M. L. Crenshaw
Union Hill
W. L. Cr
John Conlee
Edmonds
J. J. Vandiver
Ima Cook
Tabor Notes Dry Weather and Local Happenings
The column reports continued dry weather with a near rain and a cool breeze. Residents discuss canning abundance of vegetables, moderate fruit supplies, and local visitors including Douglas Broach returning from Corsicana and Eugene Sample with family from Crockett visiting Mrs Rudisill’s mother. Rev Philips preached at Alexander. Thrift stamps purchase summarized. Herbert Smith in France writes he is well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Turner
Will Hair
Louis Nichola
Philips
Alexander
Tabor
Ralph Rudizill Haa
Herbert Smith
France
McCee's Baby Elixir advertised in local notice
In every home with a baby there should be a bottle of McCee's Baby Elixir for sour stomach wind colic diarrhoea or summer complaint. It is a wholesome remedy and contains no opium morphine or harmful drugs. Price 25 and Wie per bottle. Sold by M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCee
M. H. James
666 Contains No Alcohol or Poisons
The report states that the number 666 contains no alcohol, arsenic, or other poisonous drugs.
Postmaster Surges War Savings Stamps Demand in County
Postmaster Lawrence reported Bryan and Brazos county rural offices nearly sold out of war savings stamps Saturday. With $40,000 on hand, about $32,000 was sold, including $24,000 cash at the office and $8,000 to rural Post Offices. A fresh $35,000 supply arrived, and he can secure any needed amount within 24 hours to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Lawrence
Bryan
Brazos County
Five German alien women registered at Bryan Post Office
At the Bryan post office five German women registered as enemy aliens. Most cannot write in either language, signed with marks or thumb prints, and provided photos and full fingerprints. Ages range from 1857 to 1886 birth years. all had various ties to the area. No reports yet from other county post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Lawrence
Posen
Germany
Galveston
Arived
Guardianship Letters Sought for Brazos County Minors
M S Edge petitions in Brazos County Court for letters of guardianship over the persons and estates of ruby lee wheeler george ewell wheeler chas teresk wheeler egbert imaree wheeler monck wheeler and florence edge wheeler, to be heard at the next term beginning july third monday 1918 at bryan texas courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Ruby Lee Wheeler
Geo. Ewell Wheeler
Chas. Teresk Wheeler
Egebert Imaree Wheeler
Monck Wheeler
Florence Edge Wheeler
M. S. Edge
Brazos County
Bryan
A. D
H. O. Fergu
Clerk County Court
Probate of will in Brazos County Texas
The estate of B A Hagghina is entering probate. Mrs Levie Hagghina filed in Brazos County Court an application for probate of the will and letters testamentary. The next term begins July third Monday 1914 at the court in Ryan Texas. All interested parties may appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
B. A. Hagghina
Levie Hagghina
Brazos County
Ryan
Persoma
Chere
Prasos County
Texan
Surgeons Agree on First Treatment in Mont Mipertant
Fragmentary notes describe early medical trials and new antiseptic agents. The text mentions emergency care, wards, and a wood hewing method for healing, with references to dwarves and wands in a loosely connected account.
Revolt in Austria Stirs Paris Officials
Paris reports Austria faces grave danger with little hope for revolt success. French official summary warns against negotiating peace or extending aid, noting Austria’s grave situation but potential allies able to send troops to restore order if revolts occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Austria
Women voters shift county power in Bryan area
The report notes 248 women registered with more than half from Bryan. Precinct 11 leads in registrations, followed by Precinct 10, possibly due to court house access and suffrage activism. Registration closes July 12 with no cost this year. poll tax affects future voting. A long list of registered women by precinct is detailed, signaling strong turnout potential if election were held tomorrow.
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Court House
Looney
Vada E. Simpson
P. H. Arrington
G. R. Dixon
Lucile Graham
Mina Graham
Maude Jones
W. T. Echols
C. V. Wheeler
C. C. Wheeler
Louise Barr
Minnie Smith
J. J. Ray
Zonnie Seale
R. J. Hunnett
John Soussares
Della Wooten
Viola Meyers
Ruth Cannon
Mary E. Warmoth
Ava Reese
J. C. Williams
Josie A. Lawrence
Mattie Webb
W. S. Barron
R. L. Buchanan
Daisy Lee
J. M. Creed
DeWitt Graham
Jessie Kate Lyon
H. O. Boatwright
W. C. Davis
Ruth Boatwright
Maude Creed
T. O. Gotcher
M. Hetty Curry
J. W. Hunnicut
Don T. Griswold
Hettie D. Gainer
F. W. Yeager
Bessie Lawrence
Dona Johnson
W. S. Wilson, Jr
Dona Carnes
M. F. Dansby
Carrie C. Gibbs
Lottie Bullock
Henry Locke
C. E. Walton
Grace Morgan
Bessie Seale Benbow
Edna Tobias
J. M. Caldwell
Cornelia Simpson
E. E. Parks
Eugene Edge
J. H. Conway
J. F. Parks
M. E. Keith
Orphie Henderson
J. H. Wilson
Gladys B. Dowling
E. A. Peters
Lena Henry Todd
Tommie Todd
Willie Weedon
C. H. Mathis
Annie Dearing
John M. Lawrence
Lee Mike
H. C. Fulgham
Essie Jones
Lola Jones
F. L. Henderson
A. M. Rhodes
Rowena Rhodes
W. S. Howell
Gertrude C., Ware
Annie Ware
W. E. Davenport
Alice M. Kyles
Nettie Conner
B. L. Broyles
Emmie Fountain Martellar
Emma Fountain
Vila A. Humbert
Grace Gandy
Vrecinet
Aliee Cole
Sunshine Cole
Dones
Lrecinet
Lola Raines
L'Recinct
Sallie Hanover
Alice Weddington
Mre
Emma Spell
Mary Ek, Barron
Lillian Beau
Mrs Echols Dies. Local Native of Brazos County
Mrs George H Echols longtime Brazos county resident died at her Rosprim home at 1 30 this morning She was born April 22 1858 in the county and is survived only by her husband a brother in East Texas The funeral is set for 5 pm at the City cemetery with services by Dr E W Solomon of the Methodist church She had no children and her Hassell family ties include a nephew Frank who spoke at the Colonial theater last week
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Daily Eagle
George H. Echols
Brazos County
Rosprim
E. W. Solomon
Methodist Church
Echols
This County
Mr. Echols
East
Texas
Hassell
Frank
Probate of Maggie L. Lawless will in Brazos County
The estates of Maggie L. Lawless deceased have filed a docket in Brazos County Court for probate of the last will and testament. The hearing is set for the third Monday in July 1918 at Bryan Texas Court House, inviting all interested parties to contest if desired. July 15 1918. H. O. & his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Maggie L. Lawless
E. R. Lloyd
M. B. Easters
Brazos County
Bryan
Texas
A. D
H. O
Heed Torpid Liver Ailment With Herbine Remedy
When you feel lazy and yawning many days a torpid liver is blamed and impurities rise in the body. Herbine cures this condition and may be used with a tonic to strengthen the organ cleanse the bowels and restore health. Price 60c sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
Three Off for War to Camp Mabry and Fort Sam
Carl E. Morgan Frank Conrad and Joe Wehrman depart tonight by I and B N train for Camp Mabry Austin to train in the auto mechanics school. Five men are scheduled to go from here to Fort Sam Houston San Antonio on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Morgan
Frank Conrad
Joe Wehrman
Camp Mabry
Austin
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Tonic Promises Relief From Malaria Symptoms
An item touts a fine tonic claiming to cure headaches biliousness loss of appetite and fatigue from malaria or colds. The product is presented as a general remedy and health tonic.
Edge Automobile Co Announces New Service Chief
Local readers learn Will Nedbalek, a respected county mechanic, now heads the Edge shop and invites customers to experience his work by bringing in a 7 inch test and judge for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Nedbalek
Electric button on toes relieves corns with home remedy
A fragment describes using a heated wire and grape or acid to treat corns. It warns against burning skin and notes pain and potential harm to surrounding tissue.
The Strong Wither and the Meat of Summer Better Than the Weak
The fragmentary text describes heat and vitality themes with distorted phrasing. It mentions withering sometimes and the heat of summer, presenting unclear imagery and garbled words without coherent events or identifiable people or places.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Worms in Children
An old advertisement claims no worm in a healthy child through Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It asserts worm presence causes dull color and stomach issues, and that two or three weeks of regular use will enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system.
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Grove
Johnson & Rohde Sell Their Auto Business to Chambers-Wilson
Johnson and Rohde sell their six year old Main Street auto firm to Cameron men Willard Chambers and D. L. Wilson. The new cash basis firm will operate the Ford agency, keep current staff, and note military service plans for Chambers and Rohde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Ronde
Chambers-Wilson
Daily Eagle
Johnson & Rohde
Chambers- Wilson Motor Company
Main Street
Cameron
Willard Chambers
D. L. Wilson
Chambers
Chambers Auto and Supply Company
Wilson
Citizens’ National Bank
Ford Agency
France
Johnson
Business Club
Precinct Women Names Listed for Local Election Roles
A long roster of women by name is recorded under precincts 1 through 11. The list includes Mrs. Mary A McKnight and many others across Precincts 1 to 11, detailing participants or nominees for local election duties.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Back Pain Relief
An ad claims hard work causes a back stitch and describes Ballard's Snow Liniment as the ideal remedy. It touts penetrating power to ease pain and lists bottle prices 25c 50c and 1 and notes M H James as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
M. H. James
Probate filings for Rahnest and Marwell estates noted
Probate court under Judge J T Maloney records will filings for Mrs Mary Rahnest and Mr Harry Marwell. The notice includes an advertisement for Herbine liver tonic with a cleaning claim, priced 60 cents and sold by M H James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Maloney
Mary Rahnest
Harry Marwell
Lemon Skin Whitener Lotion from Lemons and Orchard White
A simple cosmetic recipe blends two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint skin softener. Strain before bottling, it preserves for months and claims to whiten freckles sallowness and tan while smoothing rough skin on face neck arms and hands.
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