Hardy Opposed War Prep Before 1917, Fe Decherd States
Fe Decherd Jr publishes a detailed letter defending his position against Mr Hardy’s wartime votes. He cites multiple airship, fortification, defense, and prohibition measures Hardy reportedly opposed before U.S. entry, and argues Hardy supported the president after the declaration of war.
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Corsicana Sun
Peck
Patriot
Burleson
Hardy
Congress
Congressional Record
Mr. Hardy
National Defense
Woodrow Wilson
Judge Hardy
FE. A. Decherd, JR
Probate filings listed for Hugghins Lawless and Wheeler estates
Probate court notices show J. H. Maloney presiding as he considers petitions to probate wills for B. A. Hugghins and Maggie L. Lawless. Applications for guardianship of minors Ruby Lee Wheeler filed by M. E. Edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Maloney
B. A. Hugghins
Davie Hugghins
Maggie L. Lawless
E. R. Lloyd
M. B. Easters
Ruby Lee Wheeler
Edge
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Restores Vitality
Patent medicine ad proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches blood to restore energy and strength with a tonic effect. Price is 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Tanlac Endorsed by San Antonio Contractor in Ad
Robert Schultze of 818 West Poplar Street San Antonio Texas a long time resident reports Tanlac relieved his rheumatic pain and fatigue. He says he lost weight felt irritable and tired before starting Tanlac and has since regained energy and weight and can work all day. He recommends the remedy and lists local Bryan Wellborn Edge Allen Farm and Tabor dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schultze
West Poplar Street
San Antonio
Texas
Taniac
Mr. Schultze
Tanlac
Bryan
N. A. Stewart
Wellborn
J. P. Royder
Edge
Moore & Payne
Allenfarm
Terrel Brothers
Tabor
J. K. Presnal
Ady
Grove's Tonic Promises Strength in Summer Heat
Advertisement claims Grove's Tonic strengthens the body against summer heat, purifies the blood, and enriches the system for both old and young. It promises noticeable strengthening and invigorating effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takfee Grove
Tabor Expands School Facilities With Tax Increase Plan
The town of Tabor seeks to raise the tax rate to 50 cents to fund a larger high school with an additional teacher and a teacher's residence. Trustees emphasize needs to educate future citizens as World War challenges loom and state aid requires local funding approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Commissioners’ Court
County Eyes Alien Enemy Property Custodian Post
Brazos county has an alien enemy property custodian. Judge J T Maloney agreed to take the job to help win the war. He will seek property owned by enemy aliens to seize, though little may be subject in the county. he will investigate after the commissioners court adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
J. T. Maloney
Commissioners Court
Notice of Death and Assessment Deadline
Notice informs about the death of Mrs. Geo. H. Echols No. 77 and the assessment payment deadline of July 20 to avoid suspension. Signed by Joe B. Reed, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Echols
Joe B. Reed
Secy
Marriage License Issued for Pinedo and Atherton Couples
Marriage licenses granted to John Pinedo and Y Pinedo and to John H Atherton and Elinor C Austin as recorded in the county clerk notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pinedo
Y. Pinedo
John H. Atherton
Elinor C. Austin
Pricette Malaria Remedy Promises to Kill Germs
A claim states Pricette destroys malaria germs transmitted to the blood by the malaria mosquito. The notice emphasizes the product’s supposed effectiveness against the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pricette
Atkins Couple Visit Bryan From Rock Prairie
Mr and Mrs J M Atkins of Rock Prairie visited Bryan today arriving in the city to spend time with local friends and see the sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Atkins
Rock Prairie
Bryan
Freckle remover lotion from lemon juice and orchard white
Squeeze juice of two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. Use daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and brighten the skin. Harmless and inexpensive according to the ad.
Clubhouse plans prepared by Bryan Country Club directors
Directors ordered plans for a clubhouse and site for the Bryan Country Club and to finance the undertaking. The building committee will report within a week. Membership increased by 25 to 150 at 100 dollars each. T. J. McDonald of Madisonville named keeper of the grounds. a stucco house will be built. Lady members are each chairman of a one-person committee on flowers and vines. grounds ready for planting and irrigation installed. cooperation of ladies sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Country Club
T. J. McDonald
Madisonville
Welfare club electioneering and social at Tabor
The welfare club held Friday night activities with Bryan candidates campaigning among attendees including both sexes. A melon party for young people occurred at Mr and Mrs Broach's. Several locals and visitors from Harvey Summerville Hamilton Bryan Orange were mentioned in passing.
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Houston
Dean
Minnie McCallum
Call
August Kern
Anita Ruth
Hamilton
Annie Metzer
Bryan
Mandell Hudspeth
Robert Bond
Orange
Floyd Smith
Horace Spillers
Mr. Bennett
College
Tabor High School
Storey
Oscar Wilcox
Gal
Payne couple visits city. birth announced in Kurten
Mr and Mrs Will Payne of Kurten were in the city today. Born to Mr and Mrs Morris Tatum on Thursday July 11 1918 an eight pound son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Payne
Kurten
Morris Tatum
Piles Cured in Six to Fourteen Days Promise
Druggists refund moot if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching burning bleeding or protruding piles. Easy application. Price be.
Pledges in Brazos County Exceed War Savings Goal
Total pledges of war savings stamps reached 433 669 dollars while the county quota stood at 879 000 dollars, leaving Brazos over the top by 64 669 dollars. About 6 575 names were compiled on sheets arranged by school districts, with 115 full pages 26 half pages and five quarter pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Jessie Kate Lyon
Sammie Lyon
Helene Talmage
Louis Lipsitz
War Savings Stamps
Dallas
Commercial Club
Eberstadt
Weather dulls crops as rains fail in Weilborn area
Weilborn July 10 farmers fear drought after three years without rain. Cotton suffers less than other crops while local activity includes visits by Vivian Royder to Kouitz, EF Gandy returning from Grimes county for 73rd birthday, and various relatives in town. Cards report Jesse Wade and Willie Dowling in France. Local health is described as good.
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Weilborn
Vivian Royder
Kouitz
Gandy
Grimes County
J. P. White
Herrington
Millican
Maydell Hensarling
Iane Boyder
Hearne
Grace McSwain
Houston
Jesse Wade
Willie Dowling
France
T. Fauquahar
Ennis
Mattie Eidson
Abilene
W. W. Johnson
Women suffer with corns from tight high heels
A Cincinnati authority warns of corn injuries from tight footwear and promotes Freezone, a drugstore remedy. A few drops on the corn allegedly relieves pain and lifts the entire corn or callus without skin irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ady
Dodson’s Liver Tone Promises Safer Calomel Substitute
An advertisement touts Dobson’s Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liquid that replaces calomel, claiming it aids the liver without causing salivation or sickness. It targets children and adults, argues calomel is dangerous mercury, and urges trying Liver Tone with a money-back offer if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobson
Dodson
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad claims
An ills remedy advertisement asserts that groves tasteless chill tonic cleanses worms in children. It links worms to pale color and stomach upset and promises enriched blood improved digestion and general strengthening health after two to three weeks. Bottle price 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Negro draft dodger located at Wortham
The local exemption board reports Isaiah Martin, a man born in 1888 who registered from Steel's Store and claimed to be too old for the draft. He did not appear for examination or respond to last August’s call, and is married. If physically qualified, he will be inducted. otherwise his exemption claims are void.
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George Griffin
J. M. Livingston
Wortham
Texas
Isaiah Martin
Isaiah
Steel
Livingston
Here
France
Griffin
Mr. Livingston
Martin
Quinine that does not affect the head with tonic laxative action
A wartime style medical ad praises LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE for no nervousness or head ringing. It notes a tonic and laxative effect and urges readers to remember the full name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
Grove
E. W. Grove
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Health Boost for Children
An old promotional notice touts California Syrup of Figs as a quick remedy for constipation in children. It claims coated tongues, irritability, feverishness, and digestive discomfort improve after a spoonful, urging mothers to buy the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Company with clear dosing directions on the bottle.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Adv
Dry Goods SALE Listings From BEN Store
Clearing out sale of ladies vests dresses lawns and lingerie with lines of 25 20 and 15 cent items plus gowns robes and hats. Large selection of lace embroidery ribbons towels and hosiery across men women and children with prices ranging from fractions to several dollars. Many items highlighted as bargains per yard and per piece.
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Dorntons
Large clearance sale on ladies and mens wear and linens
A lengthy sale ad lists white and colored blouses skirts shirts and blouses for women, wash suits pants and overalls for men and boys, hats caps parasols lace curtains and counterpanes with clearance prices from 25 cents to 2 dollars. Includes oversize items and bulk discounts.
Shoes Oxfords and Slippers Clearing Out Sale
Bargain counter clearance offers 120 pairs Ladies white poplin slippers with varying straps and heels from 1.00 to 1.50. Men's work and dress shoes in multiple styles priced 1.75 to 2.98. Women and kids footwear including black cloth rubber heel shoes and white tennis oxfords priced 0.45 to 1.35 with many pairs in stock.
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Dss
Owsesenas
Millinery Closing Out Sale Prices Slashed On Hats
The store advertises a closing out sale on ladies and children's ready to wear hats trims and accessories with prices "slaughtered" to clear stock before fall. Buyers urged to act quickly as best selections may sell and nothing will be reserved.
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TEXAG
Tanlag
Lawrence & Co
Chicago
M. H. James
E. J. Jenkins
Maveratories CO
Ae City
Fletcher
Aca
Chlomel
Grand Clearing Out Sale
M. Bonneville
Main Street
Dil
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