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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1918

Page

8

Automobile Trade Excursion Promotes Local Commerce

From Wednesday's Daily Eagle a 16-car caravan led by Bryan business supporters toured towns from Bryan to Wheelock and back. The trip aimed to strengthen neighborly ties and boost cotton hogs cattle and orchard markets while showcasing Bryan as a premier trading center.

Daily Eagle Trade Evangels Commercial Club S. E. Eberstadt J. D. Martin Sam B. Wilson Jno M. Lawrence H. A. Burger Joe Howard Roy Hudspeth William Medland Stuart Barron P. S. Park C. G. Walker R. 8. Webb, Jr W. C. Lawson J. Tom Smith Frank Zubik T. A. Cloud A. W. Reynolds H. M. Elliott 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 Fross Bedias Iola Mesa Keith

Marine Lieutenant Returns to Teach at A and M College

First Lieutenant J. F. Blanton, U S Marines and 1917 A and M graduate from Jewett Texas, has returned to the college campus after eight months in the trenches of France. He will instruct in the school of instruction at Quantico Virginia and expects the war to end within two years.

J. F. Blanton U. S. Marines M. College Jewett Texas France Quantico

Boatwright Sells Insurance Firm to John A Moore

S. L. Boatwright sells his insurance business to John A. Moore and consolidates both offices in the Moore office at the Astin building. Moore to continue Boatwright contracts and serve patrons with efficient service. Boatwright joins First National Bank in collections.

Boatwright Moore S. L. Boatwright John A. Moore Astin First National Bank

Your Step Attracts: Freezone Corn Removal Tip

A mouthpiece advises women to avoid corns from high heels and limp, praising a brisk Step. It promotes Freezone a quarter ounce at drugstores to remove hard or soft corns by direct application, claiming painless roots lift out and skin remains unirritated.

University of Pennsylvania Opens Officers Material School

The University of Pennsylvania creates an officers material school under Navy supervision for six weeks to train navy entrants and college students seeking commissions. Penn reports 6102 manpower contributions with 625 not in Navy service and notes campus use for military training and support units.

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

Literacy test law construed for primaries voters aid

Austin July 17 Assistant Attorney General W A Keeling says the literacy test measure from the last session applies to primary elections and will be enforced on the 27th. He clarifies who may receive assistance from election judges and notes the foreign born must have 21 years as full citizens to qualify.

Austin W. A. Keeling United States

Purifying Blood Emboldens Vitality and Strength

Restorative remedy purifies and enriches the blood to renew energy. Consumers may soon feel strengthened and invigorated as effects begin. Price 60c.

Price

Steep Hollow Bursts With Short Visits Across Town

Miss Bonnie Smith of Vontain Switch visits Miss Lenora Burt while Lloyd Smith and Claude Cloud of Reliance call on neighbors. Grace Morehead of Bryan spends weekend with the Morehead family. Rev. J G Leutwylder returns from Roberson County after a successful meeting. Mrs. R Lester Rickey and baby return to Beaumont, joined by Winnie Dell Mathis. Pope Lindsey goes home to Liberty after visiting his sister. Maude White of Bryan visits Steep Hollow. Rev. W L Crenshaw and daughter Verdie Mae attend Methodist revival. J D Barnette and son John return from Austin after visiting Joe Barnette. Charlie Hall returns from Goose Creek oil fields. Mrs Lon Parker from Laredo visits Foster homeholders.

Steep Hollow Bonnie Smith Vontain 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

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Malaria Cure

Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as destroying malaria germs transmitted by the malaria mosquito. Mentions price of 60 cents. Notes Miss Nannie C. Houston visiting friends in Hearne.

Nannie C. Houston Hearne

Brazos County Boys Attend Short Course

County Agent C. L. Benson says over 40 delegates from Brazos County clubs will attend the College meeting next week. Henry Wilcox of Tabor and Webster Cloud of Reliance lead a two boy team vying for the Progressive Farmer silver loving cup at College Friday July 26 for top livestock judging score. A livestock judging demo will be at Tabor Saturday at 3 pm with score cards for horses hogs cattle and sheep.

C. L. Benson College Henry Wilcox Tabor Webster Cloud Reliance Progressive Farmer Texas Brazos County

Decherd Denies Opposing A and M Consolidation

E A Decherd Jr explains he opposed the Texas senate bill to consolidate higher education under one board. He says he fought the measure in the senate and house committees with Senator Hopkins, and would have opposed it if it reached regular session. He cites opposition to feed control removal and West Texas A and M, urging Brazos County voters to favor his candidacy.

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 In Galveston Hospital Sees Rally

Mrs A W Buchanan returned from Galveston where her sister Mrs O L Wilcox of Tabor is very ill in a hospital. Doctors hopeful she will improve enough to go home. Mrs J L Andrews of Abilene accompanies Mrs Buchanan and will stay at her sister’s bedside.

A. W. Buchanan Galveston O. L. Wilcox Tabor Wilcox J. L. Andrews Abilene

Five Family Sees Tanlac Benefit Across Home

Arthur M. Compton, clerk at the Oriental hotel, reports his five member household all gained from Tanlac. He credits a 10 pound weight gain in three weeks, restored appetite, better sleep, and improved spirits. He praises the medicine and notes family-wide relief. Tanlac is sold in Bryan, Wellborn, Edge, Allen Farm, and Tabor by local agents.

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 ruler pledges full Allied support

General Horvath, provisional ruler of Siberia, says the new government will back the Allies fully. He cites renewal of all treaties with the allied powers and plans to reinstate Russians fighting with the enemy. Horvath is anti German and anti Bolshevik.

Associated Press London Siberian General Horvath Horvath

British Reinforcements Sent to Siberia

Washington reports British forces have been dispatched to Siberia to aid Russians and Czech Slovaks in guarding allied stores from Bolsheviks allied with German prisoners advancing on Petrograd.

Associated Press Washington Siberia Petrograd

German Press Alarmed Over Russian Developments

The Frankfurter Zeitung editorial argues that Czechoslovak successes may push Entente objections aside and that Britain’s planned northern intervention is more serious than anticipated Japanese moves from the east. It warns the Moscow soviet government faces immediate peril.

Associated Press London Frankfurter Zeitung England

Borah Seeks U S Military Intervention in Russia

Washington July 13 Senator Borah urges military and political U S intervention in Russia to topple German influence. he asks the Senate to authorize action against Germany.

Associated Press Washington Russia United States Borah Senate

Bolsheviki Deserting Amid Allied Propaganda

Trotzky tells the all Russian Soviet conference unity among Soviet troops worsens due to Anglo French propaganda and many Bolsheviki have deserted to the enemy.

Associated Press Moscow Trotzky

Delegations Gather for A and M Farmers Short Course

A Mills county delegation of 75 farmers will attend the annual five day farmers short course at A and M college starting July 22. Nacogdoches county sends 25, with more from other counties. Notables from the federal and state agriculture departments will join, and new features include a 30 minute patriotic service and a food conservation course with demonstrations. The event follows the farmers congress. railroads offer one cent per mile rates for both occasions.

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 to Form Texas Regiment

George Brandon reports steady progress in organizing a supply company for a Texas regiment to train on the Texas-Mexico border. He expects no difficulty in raising the unit and notes border service is a vital patriotic duty. Further announcements and a member list will follow.

George Brandon Texas Border Service Brandon

666 Contains No Alcohol or Poisonous Substances

A notice asserts that item number 666 contains no alcohol arsenic or other poisonous drugs. It clarifies contents and safety for handling or sale.

Final appeal by N P Hoax for 12th Senatorial District nomination

A long political appeal from N P Hoax Limestone County seeking the Democratic nomination for state senator. He traces his Texas roots and public service, defends wartime measures, and pledges support for war policies, women’s suffrage, temperance, tax equity, and education. He notes his newspaper work in Mexia and prior House service, urges voter trust and support. The item ends with brief local notices and ads.

Grimes County Washington National Guard Berlin Red Cross Mexia House Childrens’ School Fund Hobby Texas Senate N. P. Hoax Limestone County

Tonic Promises Relief for Malaria Cold Ailments

A historic tonic claims to cure headaches biliousness loss of appetite and fatigue tied to malaria or colds, marketed as a fine health tonic with broad remedies.

General Hindenburg Dies at 70 in Berlin报道

Amsterdam reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg dead at 70 after alleged interview with the Kaiser. He led East Russia campaigns, earned field marshal rank in 1916, and his death follows rumors and a Kaiser confrontation in May.

Amsterdam von Hindenburg Lanouvelles Paris Hague Germany Ludendorff Russia Tannenburg

Career and Character of General Hindenburg

Portrait of General Hindenburg and his father as Prussian officers with long careers in the army. Describes his temperament, disputes with the general staff, and retirement life at Hanover. Notes his rise during the Masurian Lakes campaign and public fame, plus interests in horticulture and art.

Paul Beneckendorf von Hindenburg Hanover Europe Guards General Bernhardt A. G. Gardener London News Prussia Masurian

Locals and Visitors Reported in Bryan and Nearby

The city hosts a stream of visitors from Normangee Steep Hollow Harris Millican Smetana and Independence plus travelers from Rock Prairie Coleview and Tabor. Luke Patrenello’s son Luke in the coast artillery at Fort MacArthur California earns first class gunner after 168 hits of 200 while John in the navy arrives in New York on his fourth voyage.

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 John New York

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens in Summer Heat

Old and weak people are urged to take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to purify blood, enrich the system, and gain strength and vigor during the summer heat. The advertisement promises a noticeable invigorating effect.

Grove

City of Bryan Approved for Asphalt for Main Street Repairs

C G Sheffield 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 Main Street repairs and concrete surface work on state highway No 14 has been approved. The office will need the contractor’s name and address once the order is placed.

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 in a night attack when a fragment from a high explosive shell lodged in his arm. He was taken to a field hospital the same night, then to a Paris hospital, and wrote he felt fine and would be all right in a few days.

M. G. Buchanan Harvey D. S. Buchanan Western Front Paris

AP Newswire Policy Statement

The article acknowledges AP ownership rights and republication rules for dispatches and local news. It states AP holds exclusive use of news content credited or not and applies to material published in the paper.

Associated Press

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Leon Madison Grimes Keeling Compton Oie IA Brandon Raising Company N. P L. M. Haltom Benchley Misses Florence and Agnes Conway Tony Wever-Tel Laboratories CO Kessas City Hindenburg THE E. W. Grove Rufus Hardy Corsicana E. A. Decherd Franklin R. L. Williford Fairfield N. P. Houx D. T. Garth Freestone County Oscar Davis Court of Criminal Appeals D. S. Lattimore H. S. Morehead Robertson County W. C. Davis J. T. Maloney Leonard E. Morehead T. C. Munn John D. Conlee Jim Darwin Julius M. Barron Horace O. Ferguson W. W. Gainer A. A. Dean Tom E. Taylor J. G. Minkert O. F. Chastain J. M. Atkins E. D. Carll Fletcher H. Pool John Sabo Charles Diistefano J.J. Cahill For Justice of Peace Precinct No Cc. L. McCoy John W. Hamilton Cc. A. Buchanan W. G. Reynolds L. J. Cox Lon Baker
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