Automobile trade excursion from Bryan planned for summer
The Bryan commercial club sent 16 cars on a traveling trade mission to promote Bryan as the best market for cotton hogs cattle and garden produce. The itinerary runs 120 miles through Wheelock Edge Sky Normangee and other towns with stops to foster neighborly ties and business cooperation.
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Daily Eagle
Trade Evangels
Commercial Club
S. E. Eberstadt
J. D. Martin
Sam B. Wilson
Jnc
C. L. Benson
Hal Saunders
J. W. Holsapple
E. F. Parks
R. W. Howell
W. B. Roman
Matt Vitopil
Prof
R. O. Allen
Homer Lawson
W. S. Wilson, Jr
M. G. Nall
David Reid
John M. Caldwell
R. L. Long
A. M. Waldrop
E. E
Bryan
Wheelock
Edge
Sky
Normangee
George
North Zulch
Zulch
Cross
Bedias
Iola
Mesa
Keith
Marine officer returns to teach at college after war service
First Lieutenant J. F. Blanton, a 1917 A and M graduate from Jewett Texas, has arrived at Quantico Virginia to serve as instructor in the school of instruction after eight months in the French trenches. He says he fought in the recent Marine drive on the western front and expects the war to end within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Blanton
U. S. Marines
M. College
Jewett
Texas
France
Quantico
Boatwright Sells Insurance Firm to Moore in Consolidation
S. L. Boatwright sells his insurance business to John A. Moore. The two offices are consolidated in the Moore office in the Astin building. Boatwright joins the First National bank collection department and begins new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boatwright
Moore
S. L. Boatwright
John A. Moore
Astin
First National Bank
Corn Removal Ad Encourages Freezone Use For Stylish Feet
An old advertisement promotes Freezone as a quick, painless corn remover for women. It claims a quarter ounce at drugstores can remove hard or soft corns and calluses, improving step and youthfulness. The gummy substance dries instantly and shrivels the corn without skin irritation.
University of Pennsylvania Opens Officers Material School
Philadelphia July 17 The University of Pennsylvania launches an officers material school under Navy oversight to train navy hopefuls in a six week course. Enlisted men and college students access temporary marine barracks in converted dormitories as Penn contributes to 6102 manpower with 625 serving allied or American forces.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Navy
Navy Department
Penn
Uncle Sam
United States
Army
Army Ordnance
Signal Service
Aviation
Red Cross
University Hospital
Keeling Rules Literacy Test Applies to Primary Elections
Austin July 17 Assistant Attorney General W A Keeling construing last session's literacy test law says it applies to primary elections and will be enforced on the 27th instant. He limits aid to three classes: those unable to prepare tickets due to physical disability, persons over 60, and foreign born residents who have lived in the United States 21 years since full naturalization.
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Austin
W. A. Keeling
United States
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Restores Vitality
A historical tonic claim describes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifying the blood to restore energy. It promises strengthening and invigorating effects with a price of 60 cents.
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Price
Social notes from Steep Hollow and nearby towns
Steep Hollow and surrounding area residents are listed visiting relatives and callers. Names include Miss Bonnie Smith Fontain Switch, Miss Lenora Burt, Lloyd Smith Claude Cloud Reliance, Miss Grace Morehead Bryan, Rev. J. G. Leutwylder, Mrs. R. Lester Rickey and baby Beaumont, Miss Winnie Dell Mathis, Pope Lindsey Liberty, Miss Maude White Bryan, Rev. W. L. Crenshaw and Verdie Mae Bryan, J. D. Barnette and John Barnette, Charlie Hall Goose Creek, Mrs. Lon Parker Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
Bonnie Smith
Fontain Switch
Lenora Burt
Lloyd Smith
Claude Cloud
Reliance
Grace Morehead
Bryan
J. H. Morehead
J. G. Leutwylder
Little Mississippi
Roberson County
R. Lester Rickey
Baby
Beaumont
Winnie Dell Mathis
Pope Lindsey
Liberty
Henry Parker
Maude White
W. L. Crenshaw
Verdie Mae
J. D. Barnette
John
Austin
Joe Barnette
Charlie Hall
Goose Creek
Lon Parker
Laredo
Ben Foster
Malaria Treatment Ad Mentions Mosquito Numbers
An advertisement notes a product that destroys malaria germs carried by the malaria mosquito and lists a price of 60 cents. It also mentions Miss Nannie C. Houston visiting friends in Hearne.
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Price
Nannie C. Houston
Hearne
County boys attend short course at College
County Agent C. L. Benson reports more than 40 delegates from Brazos County clubs will attend the meeting at College next week. Henry Wilcox of Tabor and Webster Cloud of Reliance lead a two boy team competing for the Progressive Farmer silver loving cup on Friday July 26. A livestock judging demonstration will be held at Tabor next Saturday at 3 o'clock with score cards prepared for horses cattle hogs and sheep. Hundreds of farmers from Texas will attend at nominal cost, while Brazos County farmers are urged to join.
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C. L. Benson
College
Henry Wilcox
Tabor
Webster Cloud
Reliance
Progressive Farmer
Texas
Brazos County
Decherd Denies Opposing A and M Consolidation Bill
E A Decherd Jr declares he fought against the Texas senate bill to consolidate higher learning under one board. He notes opposition to the measure in regular and called sessions and against the West Texas A and M college. He urges Brazos County voters to favor his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
Bryan
A. and M. College
Texas Senate
Texas
Senate
House Investigating Committee
Hopkins
Agricultural Department
Austin
Dallas News
West Texas A. and
M. College
Hardy
Mrs Wilcox Ill Sister Visits Galveston Hospital
Mrs A W Buchanan returned from Galveston where her sister Mrs O L Wilcox of Tabor lies ill in a hospital. Doctors are hopeful for improvement enabling return home. Mrs J L Andrews of Abilene joins at bedside.
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A. W. Buchanan
Galveston
O. L. Wilcox
Tabor
Wilcox
J. L. Andrews
Abilene
Five Family Benefits From Tanlac Soars With Weight Gain
Arthur M. Compton of Calais Texas says five in his family benefited from Tanlac. He reports a 10 pound gain in three weeks, improved appetite, sleep, and energy and credits his uncle from Terrell for urging the remedy. Local sellers listed: Bryan N A Stewart Wellborn J P Royder Edge Moore Payne Allen Farm Terrell Brothers Tabor J K Presnal.
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Arthur M. Compton
Oriental Hotel
Woodstret
Calais
Texas
Mr. Compton
Tanlac
Falen
Terrell
Taniac
Bryan
N. A. Stewart
Wellborn
J. P. Royder
Edge
Moore & Payne
Allenfarm
Terrell Brothers
Tabor
J. K. Presnal
Siberian Leader Backs Allies and Treaties Renewed
Provisional ruler General Horvath says the new Siberian government will provide full Allied support. He confirms renewal of all Allied treaties and vows to align with "our brave allies" and restore Russians to the front against the enemy. Horvath is anti German and anti Bolsheviki.
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Associated Press
London
Siberian
General Horvath
Horvath
British Reinforcements Sent to Russia
Washington reports British reinforcements dispatched to Siberia to aid Russians and Czech troops guarding allied stores from Bolshevik forces allied with German prisoners advancing on Petrograd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Associated Press
Washington
Siberia
Petrograd
German newspaper alarmed over Russian developments
The Frankfurter Zeitung editorializes about Russian events. It says Czech and Slovak successes may alter entente objections to intervention and that England plans a northern undertaking more serious than an anticipated Japanese attack from the east. It views the Moscow Soviet government as facing immediate peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Frankfurter Zeitung
England
Borah Urges U S Intervention in Russia
Washington July 18 Senator Borah calls for military and political U S intervention in Russia to overthrow German influence in the region detailing how the United States should act in the senate on this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Russia
United States
Borah
Senate
Bolsheviks Desert to Enemy Amid Propaganda
Moscow July 13 Trotzky warns unity in soviet troops is fraying under Anglo-French propaganda as many Bolsheviks desert to the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Trotzky
Delegations to Attend A and M Farmers Short Course
A Mills county delegation of 75 farmers will travel to A and M College for a five day farmers short course starting July 22. About 25 from Nacogdoches and others from multiple counties will join. Notables from the federal agriculture department will attend, and a new food conservation course includes cottage cheese, drying and canning, grape juice, and other home foods.
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Mills County
A. and M. College
E. J. Kyle
Department of Agriculture
Nacogdoches County
Federal Department of Agriculture
Clarence Ousley
Bradford Knapp
South
O. B. Martin
G. R. Rummell
Bureau of Animal Husbandry
C. H. Alvord
Farm and Ranch
Dallas
Farmers Congress
Farmers
Railroad Administration
Brandon Raising Company for Texas Regiment
George Brandon announces progress in raising a supply company for a Texas regiment to train on the Texas border. He expects no difficulty and notes border service is a vital duty. Brandon will issue further announcements and a joiners list soon.
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George Brandon
Texas
Border Service
Brandon
666 Contains No Alcohol or Poisonous Substances
The notice states that item 666 contains no alcohol and is free from arsenic or other poisonous drugs.
Hoax Seeks State Senate Seat in Texas District
N P Hoax of Limestone County appeals Democratic voters in the 12th Senatorial District to back his bid for state senate. He highlights 30 years in the National Guard, wartime service, newspaper work in Mexia, support for War measures and Governor Hobby, and pledges to push Prohibition, women voting rights, education funding, tax fairness, labor protection, and equal pay. He notes age prevented military service but calls for loyal, economical, good government.
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Grimese County
Washington
National Guard
Berlin
Red Cross
Mexia
House
Childrens’ School
Hobby
Texas
Senate
Limestone County
Local visitors from Benchley and Steep Hollow
L M Haltom arrived in the city from his Benchley home. Misses Florence and Agnes Conway of Steep Hollow visited the city today.
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L. M. Haltom
Benchley
Misses Florence and
Agnes Conway
Steep Hollow
Malaria and Cold Ailment Cures Promoted as Tonic
An advertisement touts 666 tonics claiming to cure headaches biliousness loss of appetite and fatigue from malaria or colds. The claim emphasizes a tonic solution with energizing effects.
General Hindenburg Dies Amid Kaiser Interview
Amsterdam reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg is dead at 70 after a Kaiser interview on German Paris Offensive plans. Rumors had circulated for months. Ludendorff was said to have assumed his duties. He led East Russia campaigns and became chief of the general staff in 1916.
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Amsterdam
von Hindenburg
Lanouvelles
Paris
Hague
Germany
Ludendorff
Russia
Tannenburg
Career and character of General Hindenburg
General Paul von Hindenburg rose from Prussian officer to the German general staff, famed for battlefield success and contentious methods. He clashed with General Bernhardt, favored open infantry attacks, and amid retirement gained public adoration during the Masurian campaign. An educated horticulturist with broad cultural interests, he remained sociable and self confident.
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Paul Beneckendorf
von Hindenburg
Hanover
Europe
Guards
General Bernhardt
A. G. Gardener
London News
Prussia
Thy
Masurian
Locals and visitors lauded in city notes
A flurry of visitors was noted in Bryan with J. J. Pope and Mrs. Alvey Avery of Normangee and I. M. Cook of Steep Hollow among those in town. George P. Edge from Harris school house and several others from Smetana Steep Hollow Rock Prairie and Rosprim were recorded as visiting. Luke Patrenello, stationed at Fort MacArthur, earned first class gunner marks while his brother John finished a navy voyage through New York.
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J. J. Pope
Alvey Avery
Normangee
Bryan
I. M. Cook
Steep Hollow
George P. Edge
Harris School House
Rafe German
Rock Prairie
Esker Martin
John Kosarek
Smetana
D. C. Lightsey and
Coleview
Victor Andrews
Harvey
George Brandon
Maxey Wickes
Houston
B. Patrenello
Luke
Coast Artillery
Fort MacArthur
Cal
John
New York
GROVE'S Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens All
The tonic promises to purify and enrich the blood and build up the whole system helping the feeble and the young through summer heat. It claims a strengthening and invigorating effect with use and is offered at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
City to Buy Asphalt for Main Street Repairs
from Friday's Daily Eagle report C G Sheffield assistant to the director of the oil division of the United States fuel administration advised City Manager Greer that Bryan's request for 40 tons of asphalt and 10 000 gallons of asphaltic oil for State Highway No 14 was approved. the order details will be sent once the contractor name and address are provided.
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Daily Eagle
C. G. Sheffield
Oil
United States Fuel Administration
Greer
City of
Bryan
Main Street
Sheffield
Son of Harvey man wounded on western front
Lieutenant D S Buchanan was wounded by a high explosive shell fragment in a night attack on the western front. He was taken to a field hospital the same night, then moved to a Paris hospital, and reports he is not seriously hurt and recovering well.
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M. G. Buchanan
Harvey
D. S. Buchanan
Western Front
Paris
AP Credit and Local News Notice
The Associated Press retains exclusive rights to republication of dispatches credited to it or not, as well as all local news published in this paper.
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Associated Press
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Brandon Raising Company
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General Hindenburg
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Wagle
Rufus Hardy
Corsicana
E. A. Decherd
Franklin
R. L. Williford
Fairfield
N. P. Houx
D. T. Garth
Freestone County
Oscar Davis
Grimes County
Court of Criminal Appeals
D. S. Lattimore
H. S. Morehead
Robertson County
W. C. Davis
J. T. Maloney
Leonard E. Morehead T. C. Nunn
John D. Conlee
Jim Darwin
Julius M. Barron
Roy Hudspeth
Horace O. Ferguson
W. W. Gainer
A. A. Dean
Tom E. Taylor
J. G. Minkert
C. F. Chastain
J. M. Atkins
E. D. Carll
Fletcher H. Pool
John Sabo
Charles Distefano
J. J. Cahill
Justice of Peace
Cc. L. McCoy
John W. Hamilton
Cc. A. Buchanan
W. G. Reynolds
Constable
L. J. Cox
Lon Baker
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