Army camp food trades push hard sanitation rules
Editorial urges strict cleanliness in Harris County food businesses within five miles of Camp Logan and Ellington Field. It cites U S Public Health Service rules from Camp Logan Houston requiring medical certificates, vaccinations, proper screening, sanitation, sterilization, and safe water to protect soldiers and the public.
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U. S. Public Health Service
War Departments
Bryan
War Department
Camp Logan
Houston
Zeigler
Public Health Service
City Commission
Army
Harris County
Texas
Ellington Field
United States Public Health Service
U. S
City of
Austria Hints Peace Talks If Demands Met
The piece notes Austria intends to announce foreign policy shifts, aiming to hold peace negotiations only if it can keep all captured territory, restore colonies, and receive billions from allied nations for ending what is described as the greatest war in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Congress Grants War Powers to President 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 let Texas congressmen return home to repair dilapidated fences. They plan more wire pulling at home in the next two weeks.
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Congress
Texas
Government eyes tobacco industry control moves
The government may take over the tobacco sector. This marks the first intimation of any special interest in alfalfa growing business.
Not War Times Wager on Ferguson's Temple or Bell County
The speaker wagers a wheat doughnut against a Spanish peanut to claim that Mr. Ferguson does not carry Temple or Bell county. The remark implies a local contest or boast about regional connections.
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Ferguson
Temple
Bell County
Harvey News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Faith Events
Local notes report Chester Jones arriving safely in France and John Ferguson returning from visits to his children. Mrs. W C Raines and her son visit Houston relatives, and Miss Willie Weeden visits Mrs Devalson Buchanan in Wharton. A Harvey Baptist revival begins July 21 at the church.
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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. F. Buchanan
Harvey
Hobby
First Oats Sold Open Market in Brazos County
In a historic first for Brazos county, T. N. Kirby of the J. B. Dunn farm near Wheelock threshed 120 bushels and sold 600 bushels of oats at 90 cents a bushel. He averaged 35 bushels per acre, with part lost to cold, and will use or grind portions of his harvest. The oats were purchased by C. G. Walker.
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Brazos County
T. N. Kirby
J. B. Dunn
Wheelock
Kirby
C. G. Walker
Catarrhal Deafness and a Constitutional Cure
An 19th century advert claims local ear remedies fail for catarrhal deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It asserts the condition can only be cured by a constitutional remedy and that Hall's Catarrh Medicine works through the blood to mucous surfaces. A reward is offered for a case of catarrh that cannot be cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Toledo
State Bank Plans Accepted for New Building Project
The First State Bank and Trust company board authorized the building committee to proceed with a new two story structure on Main Street. Fort Worth architect M L Waller’s plans were tentatively accepted and bids will be invited soon.
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First State Bank and Trust Company
M. L. Waller
Fort Worth
Main Street
Two Weeks Work Done In A Day In Army Training Camp
Camp Travis, San Antonio July 15 Associated Press reports a new centralized receiving system speeds processing for thousands of draftees daily. Men arrive exhausted and hungry. they are checked, vaccinated, shaved, dressed, fitted for shoes, and issued gear in a single day, advancing training by about two weeks and easing command burdens.
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Rocky
Automobile Register entries from A. and M. College list
The register lists car owners and license numbers including A F W MacManus in College Regal 10934 W G Reynolds Bryan Regal and T J Harold Wellborn Ford plus new cars for Mrs Della L Parker Bryan Cadillac and Walter W Solomon Bryan Overland. It also notes a Dodge by J O Alexander Wellborn and entries for Charles Noto Stone City.
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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
Wellborn
Dodge
Walter W. Solomon
Department of Agriculture
M. College, College
Inter- State
M. College
Charles Noto
Stone City
Ford
Fall From Roof Fatal in New Braunfels
Joseph Kern 47 died from a fractured skull after a roof fall while painting. Two fellow painters injured Saturday afternoon showed some improvement as medical updates followed the incident in New Braunfels Texas.
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New Braunfels
Tex
Joseph Kern
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Promoted as Digestive Aid
A 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is advertised for indigestion constipation and biliousness. The Paris Medicine Co. promotes this liquid laxative alongside Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a pleasant to take remedy.
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Paris Medicine Co
Grove
California Syrup of Figs Ad Reprinted as Child Remedy
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children's stomach issues. It claims the syrup cleanses bowels, relieves feverish and lethargic symptoms, and promotes a return to playfulness. The note stresses following bottle directions and ensuring the product is from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Batts Home Rebuilt and New Two Family House Planned
Contractor C. E. Jenkins has begun rebuilding the J. W. Batts home after a fire and will alter interiors while preserving the exterior. Mrs. Batts also plans a second two family house on the same plot facing Twenty eighth street with east and south exposure. The demand for modern rental houses is high with tenants already lined up, and Mrs. Batts expects strong returns from maximizing ground space.
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Daily Eagle
C. E. Jenkins
J. W. Batts
Probate Court Allows Guardian to Join Partition and Deed
Judge J T Maloney reports the estate of Holly S Gillespie with minors, allowing guardian to join in partition and deed. Sale report approved and annual account filed for Kathleen and George Mc Michael minors. Estate of A F Wilson deceased authorizes Mrs Sammie Wilson to withdraw the original will.
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J. T. Maloney
Holly S. Gillespie
Kathleen
George McMichael
A. F. Wilson
Sammie Wilson
Captain Juan Hart Dies Former El Paso Times Owner
El Paso Texas July 16 Captain Juan S Hart former owner and editor of the El Paso Times and Spanish American War veteran died suddenly at his Mountain Park New Mexico summer home He served as interpreter for General Shafter at the surrender of Santiago Cuba
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el Paso
Tex
Juan S. Hart
The
el Paso Times
Mountain Park
N. M
Hart
General Shafter
Santiago
Cuba
Sugar price equalization plan eyed by officials
Washington reports a new sugar equalization board with $5 million capital funded by the president will coordinate beet sugar and high cost sugar production. The board may acquire factories at a loss to sell sugar at stabilized consumer prices, aiming to offset shortages and lower costs for shoppers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Food Administration
Sugar Equalization Board
Boro zone marketed as first aid antiseptic
Surgeons stress prompt antiseptic care for cuts burns and wounds. Boro zone is advertised as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast. Buy now for 25c 50c and 1 50 sold by M H James.
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M. H. James
First Bale Earliest on Record at Bryan
Irvin Curtis, a Burleson county farmer, brought the first bale of new cotton to Bryan nine days earlier than any prior record. The bale weighed 520 pounds, graded middling, and was consigned to W. E. Saunders after ginning at Eden gin and weighing at Parker warehouse. The local oil mill had offered a $100 seed prize, but Curtis received market seed price plus a $20 premium due to food administration objections.
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Irvin Curtis
Burleson County
Bryan
Eden Gin
Parker Warehouse
W. E. Saunders
Food Administration
Curtis
Cleaning out with Herbine for liver and bowels
If you feel blue or lazy you need a cleansing. Herbine stimulates the liver tones the stomach and purifies the bowels. Price sixty cents. Sold by M H James.
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M. H. James
Over 1 100 000 American Troops Abroad by July
General March told the Senate committee that more than 1 100 000 American troops are overseas or en route, an increase of 90 000 since last week. Regulars, national guardsmen, and national army men are in the count, with partial identities disclosed. Troop shipments continue at a steady July pace. Three army corps of 225 000 to 250 000 men have formed from divisions in France, led by Major General Hunter Liggett.
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Washington
General March
Senate Committee
National Army
France
March
Hunter Liggett
Heady Liver Remedy Advertises Herbine Capsule
A vintage classified note promotes Herbine as a liver purifier and bowel cleanser. It claims the product strengthens the organ and restores health with a 60e price, sold by M. H. James.
Clearing Out Sale At Dry Goods Core 33
Advertises a broad clearance of women's and children's clothing and fabrics including vests gowns lawns laces towels hose corsets ribbons boudoir caps dresses and house dresses. Prices range from 5 cents to several dollars with large quantities of yardage and multiple fabrics noted. Names of items emphasize substantial discounts and timing of the sale.
Clearing out sale on wide range of clothing and accessories
A local shop announces a clearance of Ladies and Men apparel including wash skirts knee pants shirts and hats. Prices drop to 25¢ to 2.00 with many items offered at half or less, plus lace curtains and counter panes.
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WEIS
Clos- Dafmom
Shoe Clearance Sale Slashes Prices on Oxfords and Slippers
Large assortment of Shoes and Slippers offered at deep cuts during a clearing out sale. Men’s work and dress shoes in various leathers priced from $1.75 to $2.98 per pair. Women’s Oxfords and slippers discounted to $1.00 to $2.25, with children’s sandals and tennis oxfords also on sale.
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Kon Odie
Millinery Closing Out Sale Slashes Prices on Hats and Trimmings
The store announces a closing out sale in the millinery department featuring ladies misss and children's ready to wear trimmed hats shapes and trimmings. Prices have been slashed to clear stock and make room for fall. Purchase opportunities are limited and early selection is urged.
Miscellaneous Kitchenware Sale Half Price Plunge
Granite and tin pots pans and bowls are advertised at deep discounts with quantities listed for coffee pots dish pans wash pans and water buckets. A wide assortment includes glass dishes ink stands frames and utensils with prices from 5c to 98c and many thousands of other articles offered 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
T. J. Harold
Wellborn, Ford
Batts
Juan Hart
Castoria
Grand Clearing Out Sale
M. Bonneville
Per Pere Eee Foe
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