Cleanliness Rules for Army Camp Food Establishments
Editorial argues for strict sanitation in Harris County near Camp Logan. It cites U S Public Health Service and Army wa r departments rules, requiring medical examinations, typhoid and smallpox vaccines, full screening, proper food packaging, sterilized utensils, single use paper goods, clean uniforms and facilities, and safe water. It notes meat markets and grocers indirectly affected and calls for a city wide sanitation education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Public Health Service
War Departments
Bryan
War Department
Camp Logan
Houston
Zeigler
Public Health Service
City Commission
Harris County
Texas
Ellington Field
United States Public Health Service
City of
Austria Plans Peace Talk If Boundaries Are Restored
The article says Austria contemplates a foreign policy statement, likely echoing conditions from Eichenzollern. It claims Vienna would accept peace negotiations only if it can keep all seized territories and colonial possessions are returned, with allied nations paying billions for ending the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Congress Grants War Authority Over Telegraph Lines
Congress gave the president authority to take control of telegraph and telephone lines as a war measure and adjourned until August 19 to allow Texas lawmakers to return home to repair dilapidated fences. They plan to engage in wire pulling at home in the next two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Texas
Government eyes tobacco industry control move
A government consideration signals possible takeover of tobacco control. The text notes this as the first hint of special interest in alfalfa growing business alongside broader industry scrutiny.
Wager Aims at Ferguson In Temple Bell County Claim
A quip suggests betting that Mr. Ferguson does not carry Temple or Bell county. The remark centers on local counties and a playful dare amid wartime austerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Temple
Bell County
Harvey Notes and Local Vignettes From The Eagle
Harvey community news items include letters from soldiers Chester Jones and John Ferguson, visits by Miss Willie Weeden and Ardella Barron, and church revival notes. A wind and lightning shower followed by rain is reported, plus a tribute to Grandma Cole and her daughter Mrs. Buchanan. Local registration card concerns and prior editorials on voting Hobby slate are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Jones
Chester
France
John Ferguson
W. C. Raines
Houston
Willie Weeden
Devalson Buchanan
Wharton
Ardella Barron
A. C. Williams
Baptist Church
Free Will Church
Grandma Cole
The
Eagle
M. E. Buchanan
Harvey
Hobby
First Oats Sold Open Market in Brazos County History
In Brazos County for the first time a crop surplus was sold in the open market. T. N. Kirby of the J. B. Dunn farm near Wheelock threshed 1209 bushels, selling 600 at 90 cents a bushel to C. G. Walker. Remaining oats kept for home use. Kirby averaged about 35 bushels per acre and noted cold reduced yield. he also produced 90 bushels of wheat for flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
T. N. Kirby
J. B. Dunn
Wheelock
Kirby
C. G. Walker
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure for Deafness
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional cure for catarrhal deafness caused by inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It promises $1000 for an incurable case, claims blood-borne action on mucous surfaces, and invites circulars to all druggists including CPEN & CO in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Frye
Cpen & CO
Tolada O
State Bank Plans Approved for New Two Story building
The First State Bank and Trust company board authorized the building committee to proceed with a new two story structure. Plans by M L Waller of Fort Worth were tentatively accepted with bids to be sought. The exterior will feature ornate cornices and a Main street entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank and Trust Company
M. L. Waller
Fort Worth
Main Street
Automobile Register Entries From College and Bryan Area
List of automobile registrations including owners in Bryan College Station Wellborn Wheelock and Stone City with makes such as Ford Studebaker Overland Dodge and Cadillac plus new car entries for Mrs Della L Parker S S Clay Walter W Solomon and department of agriculture associated with A and M College and Inter state College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Harold
Wellborn
Ford
F. J. Walker
Bryan
Studebaker
Della L. Parker
Cadillac
W. J. Skubel
Wheelock
Overland
Ben E. Youngblood
College
Saxon
A. T. Towlen
Mitchell
S. S. Clay
Cawthorn
Chandler
J. O. Alexander
Dodge
Walter W. Solomon
Department of Agriculture
A. and
M. College
Interstate
Charles Noto
Stone City
Painter Dies After Roof Fall in New Braunfels
Joseph Kern 47 died from a fractured skull after a Saturday roof fall while painting. Two other painters injured in the same incident near New Braunfels Texas on July 16 show some improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Braunfels
Tex
Joseph Kern
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Offered for Digestive Relief
A 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is promoted as a pleasant liquid laxative for indigestion constipation and biliousness. The Paris Medical Co. makers of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic endorse it for public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
Grove
California Syrup of Figs: a trusted pediatric laxative
An old promotional blurb urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs to cure a variety of child illnesses and stomach complaints. It claims the product cleanses the bowels within hours and promotes health in babies to adults. The copy emphasizes safety, flavor, and that genuine bottles are made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Two Weeks Work Done in a Day in Army Training Camp
Camp Travis in San Antonio details a rapid intake process that streams 1000 plus civilian recruits daily through a central receiving station. Recruits undergo medical exams, inoculations, clothing issue, and baggage handling all in one day, accelerating the training schedule by about two weeks.
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Associated Press
Camp Travis
San Antonio
Rocky
Rebuilding Batts Home and New Two Family House
Contractor C. E. Jenkins has begun rebuilding the J. W. Batts home after a recent fire. A new two family house will be erected on the same plot facing Twenty-eighth street with east and south exposure. Mrs. Batts already has a tenant for one flat and expects to fill the other. demand for modern rental housing remains high with no first class houses available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
C. E. Jenkins
J. W. Batts
Probate Court Grants Guardians Actions in Multiple Estates
J. T. Maloney oversees petitions in the probate court for Holly S. Gillespie and others minors to join in land partition and deed. report of sale approved and annual account filed. Kathleen and George McMichael minors report of sale of real estate approved. A F Wilson deceased case grants authority to Mrs Sammie Wilson to withdraw the original will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Maloney
Holly S. Gillespie
Kathleen
George McMichael
A. F. Wilson
Sammie Wilson
Captain Juan Hart Dies at Mountain Park
El Paso Times former owner and editor Captain Juan S. Hart died suddenly at his Mountain Park New Mexico home. He served as interpreter for General Shafter at the surrender of Santiago Cuba and was a Spanish-American War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Juan S. Hart
The
el Paso Times
Mountain Park
N. M
Hart
General Shafter
Santiago
Cuba
Equalize Sugar Prices to Consumers Under New Scheme
Washington reports a sugar equalization board will be created with 5 million dollars from the president's war fund. It can acquire beet sugar factories or other high cost sugar and resell production at stabilized prices to protect consumers amid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Food Administration
Sugar Equalization Board
BoroZone Promoted as Quick Healing Antiseptic
Surgeons endorse prompt antiseptic use for cuts burns bruises and wounds. Boro zone marketed for humans and animals claims rapid healing with no infection. Available from M. H. James at 25 cents 5 dollars and 1 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
First Bale Earliest Cotton Record At Bryan
Irvin Curtis, a Burleson County farmer, delivered the first bale of new cotton to Bryan. Weighed 520 pounds at Parker warehouse, ginned at Eden, graded middling for W. E. Saunders. Nine days earlier than any prior record, with July dates listed from 1908 to 1918. Oil mill prize of 100 dollars for cottonseed was dropped. Curtis received market price plus 20 dollar premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Curtis
Burleson County
Bryan
Eden Gin
Parker Warehouse
W. E. Saunders
Food Administration
Curtis
Herbine Promises Liver Stimulation and Bowels Purification
Advertises Herbine as a liver stimulant and stomach toner that purifies the bowels. Priced at 60 cents and sold by M. H. James.
Over 1 100 000 Troops Sent Overseas Since War Start
Washington July 13 The chief of staff General March told the senate committee that American troops overseas and on shipboard had passed the 1 100 000 mark. He said the number rose by 90 000 since last week and includes regulars national guardsmen and national army men. The shipment continues without stop with the same July rate as before. Three army corps each about 225 000 to 260 000 men have been formed from American divisions in France under Major General Hunter Liggett with two other corps unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General March
Senate Committee
National Army
March
France
Hunter Liggett
Herbal remedy claims to cure torpid liver and cleanse system
An advertisement hawks Herbine as a cure for daytime laziness and yawniness caused by a torpid liver. It promises to strengthen the organ cleanse the bowels and improve health. Price 60c sold by M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Closing Out Stock at Dry Goods House
Readable sale ad listing deep discounts on dress lawns lawn fabrics, shirtswaists, towels, hose, cor sets, boudoir caps, chambray, dresses, laces and embroidery, ribbons and gingham. Offers include yard sales at 10¢ to 50¢ and item prices from 15¢ to several dollars for women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petr Ss
BNO Vientan Do
Large Clothing and Home Textiles Clearance Sale Ad
Readable sale ad lists discounted women dresses skirts wash outfits for boys and men hats pants shirts and undergarments with prices from 85 cents to several dollars. Includes white wash skirts ladies coats blouses parasols lace curtains and counter panes presented as a closing out sale.
Shoes on Bargain Counter Clearing Out Sale
Vendors promote a sweeping clear out of shoes including Oxfords Slippers and sandals for men women and children. Prices span from 35c to 2.98 with extensive discounts across all styles and sizes in a mass sale setting.
Millinery Closing Out Sale on Ladies and Children's Hats
The millinery department slaughters prices on ready to wear hats trims and flowers to clear stock. Summer hats offered at half value with no reservations and calls to buy before best selections sell out.
Miscellaneous Granite and Tin Goods Sale Prices
Advertises a broad sale of granite and tin kitchenware and household items with prices ranging from 5c to 75c each. Includes coffee pots, dish pans, wash pans, water buckets, sauce pans, dippers, ink tablets, envelopes, milk pans, glass dishes, dinner and cake plates, molasses pitcher, picture frames, bugs, window shades, shoe polish, stoneware pitchers, hammers, and saws. Many thousands of other articles going at half price.
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
State Bank
Automobile Register
A. F. W. Macmanus
Regal
W. G. Reynold
Hill Benton
For
Batts
Probate Court
Juan Hart
Castoria
KasFs
Grand Clearing Out Sale
M. Bonneville
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