New Registrants Assigned Numbers in Local Roster
A Wednesday recount lists 121 registrants, far fewer than expected due to many enlisting in the army or navy. Names show diverse towns and counties with widespread Bryan and College Station ties, including both white and colored entries and multiple Roosevelt-era addresses.
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Army
Navy
Gonzales
Carlos Jr
College Station
Faillo
Tony
Navasota
Pickle
Sam
Bryan
Brezik
Frank
Wheelock
Bass
Monroe
Lott
Wesley
Jones
Fred
Bazey, Trenace
Jackson Edward
R. F
Eaton
Oscar
Dinkins
Thomas
James
Allen Farm
Great
Clifton
Harris
Walter
Reed, Enloe
Jenkins
Fred E
Herrod
Flemming Jr
Stone City
Basset
Smith
Wortham
George
Powers
Seguin
D. D. White
Benson
Fred D
Box
Lewis
Ike
Moore
Thomas Jr
Wellborn
Ford
Nicholas
Louis
Walker
Will
Collins
Cleveland
Rosprim
Wilson
Ural
Zack
John C
Jackson
Johnie
Brown
Phillips
Elbert
Bradley
Glenn
Hayes
Albert
McWilliams
Orlean
Burch
Arch
Williams
Laundry
Fowler
Elton
Green
William
Fells
Cawthorn
Harrison
Peterson
Bell
Holmes
Tom
Ross
Sylvan
Millican
Turner
Jesse
Cardwell
Marvin
Pamola
Angle
Higgs
Milton C
White
Blazek
Edward J
Tabor
Charles H
Visoski
John M
Manchos
Jacob W
McDonald
Ford B
Homola
Anton
Davis
Floyd
Walter C
Edwin
Simpson
Sidney R
Bullock
Chas. E. Jr
Deason
Marion
Benchley
Hare
Rhoades
John A
Edge
Marka
Charley P
Cooner
Irvin P
George W
Andrews Earlie C
Reynolds
Leondrus S
Jop
Henry
Kurten
Blagens
Theodore
Samples
Cyrus R
Matejka
Plagens
Todd
Sam E
Lange
Robert H
Cole
Chas
Paul Will
Arnold
Milam
Slaughter
Richard
Brecksmith
Carl
Carroll
Marvin F
Risinger
Barlin M
Worsham
Christopher A
Frame
Arthur C
Adams
Archie H
Johnson
William E. Jr
Richlik
Holik
Kelley
Willie T
Weinzeil
Bruno
Beene
Roy
Huff
William W
Syrus
Murray
Wm. Thos. E
Nash
John Wm
Lyall
John B
Robt. N
Arrington
Clyde Wm
Boriskie
John S. F
Byer
Fritz C
Willard L
Sanders, Henry
Newton
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe calomel alternative
The ad claims calomel damages the liver, causes cramps and salivation, and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute that cleanses the liver, boosts energy, and is safe for children, urging purchases from a druggist.
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Dodson
John W Conroy Killed in Beaumont Auto Fall
John W. Conroy aged 63 of Bryan was killed when he fell from an automobile truck in Beaumont on June 7. He died instantly and the incident was reported by Associated Press.
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John W. Conroy
Beaumont
Associated Press
Tex
Bryan
Conroy Family Resides In City Area And Preparations Pending
The Conroy family still lives in the city at the north end. Mrs. Conroy and her children run a small farm locally. their son works at the cotton oil mill. Mr. Conroy has been employed in Beaumont for several months. They have lived here many years. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
10 000 Armenians Massacred by Turks Report
London reports a bitter struggle in Caucasia between the new Caucasian government and the Turks with claims that 10 000 Armenians were massacred in a fortnight. The figure reflects ongoing ethnic violence and regional conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Caucasia
May Ship Launching Beats All Records
Washington reports May ship launches set a record with 71 hulls launched totaling 344 450 deadweight tons. Allied and American navies destroyed 60 percent of German submarines and cut ship losses in half. Senator Swanson says raiders driven from the main line. no American ships abroad will be withdrawn due to submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Senator Swanson
Naval Committee
Swanson
American
Lax-Fos with Pepsin Digestive Laxative Ad
An advertisement promotes a 50 cent bottle of Lax F os with Pepsin a liquid laxative from Paris Medicine Co makers of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove s Tasteless chill Tonic designed to ease indigestion constipation and biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
Grove
117 Registrants in Brazos County Under New Law
From Thursday's Daily Eagle one hundred seventeen young men registered at the local exemption board office yesterday. The call lists 152 colored graduates for auto mechanics, blacksmithing or carpentry training at Prairie View Normal June 15. Other calls seek white and colored volunteers for Camp Mabry and A and M College, with quotas not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie View Normal
Brazos County
Joseph M. Wofford
Daniel H. Gay
Price Collins
James E. Dailey
A. and M. College
Wellage the A and M man proves valor in France
Captain George F Wellage of Eagle Pass Texas is an Alabama A and M graduate of 1916 and led Company D 23rd Infantry in France. He helped stop the German advance near Paris smoked a machine gun nest killed a German officer in a pistol duel and captured another wounded him. Max D Gilfillan 17 of St Johnsburg Virginia a first lieutenant marine corps has been recommended by General Pershing for a special exhibition of valor.
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Daily
Eagle
George F. Wellage
Eagle Pass
Paris
France
Fort Leavenworth
Kaw
Max D. Gilfillan
St. Johnsburg
Pershing
Gilfillan
Marine Corps
Associated Press
Marne
Torcy
Bouresches
Chateau- Thierry
Bellevuewood
Chateau-Thierry
Elks to Observe National Flag Day in Bryan
Bryan lodge of Elks will mark National Flag Day with ceremonial services next Friday night. Rev. Hugh B. Jamison of St. Andrew's will address the gathering in Bryan and College, followed by music and dancing for young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Lodge of Elks
Elks Lodges
The
Elks
Bryan and College
Hugh B. Jamison
St. Andrew's
Priester Receives Second Lieutenant Commission
News from A and M College reports L. F. Priester, a 2024 honor graduate, second baseman on the college team and cadet corps lieutenant colonel, has been given a second lieutenancy in the regular army. Other nominees for commissions include E Rigney Leonard J L Hudgins Houston J F Melton Leonard J B Miller Ben Franklin and C M Copeland Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. College
L. EF. Priester
Army
E. Rigney
Leonard
J. L. Hudgins
Houston
J. F. Melton
J. B. Miller
Ben Franklin
C. M. Copeland
Graham
Temple Freda Elects New Officers at June Meeting
At Temple Freda's regular monthly gathering on Sunday June 9 the annual officer election selected Joe Groginsky as president Dr J J Taubenhaus as vice president D S Hart as secretary and treasurer Philip Hermer Julius Levy William Gelber and Joe Kaplan as trustees.
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Temple Freda
Joe Groginsky
J.J. Taubenhaus
D. 8. Hart
Philip Hermer
Julius Levy
William Gelber
Joe Kaplan
Ferguson's Political Scheme Exposed in Texas Race
W L Cook accused James E Ferguson of using a governor bid to build a self serving political machine. He blamed Ferguson for removing officials to advance cronies and for fake university budgets calling it a pattern of petty power plays. He argued Ferguson aimed at personal vindication not public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
James E. Ferguson
Texas
W. L. Cook
Ferguson
Cook
Bryan
A. J. Buchanan
Brazos
University of Texas
Winkler
State Library
Blackshear
Prairie View Normal
White
State Insane Asylum
San Antonio
Egges
Sup
Gatesville Boys’ School
Austin Asylum
Prairie View
Gatesville
University Middle
Dr. Battle
University
University of Cincinnati
Austin
Jim Ferguson
Mr. Cook
Will Hogg
Lemon Skin Whitener Promises Fresh Complexion
Ad offers a lemon juice and orchard white skin whitener in a quarter pint bottle. The mixture is applied daily to the face neck arms and hands to fade freckles tan sallowness redness and roughness for a smoother clearer skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
General Robert Michie Dies on Rail Train Near Rouen
Paris reports General Robert FE Michie of the U S Army died yesterday in a railroad train near Rouen. A Virginia native and former aide to General Scott, he overturned plates in Utah and commanded a New York infantry brigade. He was brother to Professor J N Michie of A and M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michie
Rouen
Associated Press
Paris
Robert FE. Michie
Virginia
Scott
Washington
Utah
New York
J. N. Michie
A. and
M. College
Root
Russia
Europe
Wood Use Urged For Winter To Save Coal Supplies
The Texas administration urges widespread wood use next winter to conserve coal. A fair price for wood and full cord definition are to be enforced. Sheriff Nunn and police will help protect coal shipments as coal arrives in limited supply and thefts occur. agents will aid local officials in enforcing the law.
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Burger
Wiley Blair
Texas
Nunn
Secret Service
Payne Fined for Abusing Woman in Oscar Lentz Family
Will Payne pleaded guilty in district court to using abusive language toward Oscar Lentz's wife and daughter. He was fined 5 with costs totaling about 40 dollars. County Attorney Bethea disputed Payne's claim about sheriff’s timing of the fence cutting report and noted deputy Hicks acted early. Bethea defended the sheriff's prompt action and contrasted Payne's charitable contributions with Lentz's Red Cross support.
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Sagles
District Court
Will Payne
Oscar Lentz
Bethea
Payne
The
Eagle
Mr. Bethea
Sheriff Nunn
Nunn
Payne Home
Hicks
Bee
Payne Place
Lentz
Red Cross
Governor Ferguson impeachment debate details exposed
Speaker Cook delved into Ferguson’s records including a Temple bank account, plans for a political machine, and the mystery cash of 156000 with 20000 kept in a desk. He contrasted Hobby’s corrective actions and pro‑women primary voting with Ferguson’s alleged abuses. Robert Armstrong introduced Cook.
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Ferguson
Mr. Cook
Capitol
Hobby
Robert Armstrong
Sailor reports French ports prospering under American troops
Bryan sailor John Patronello says De Kalb now repurposed to carry 3,500 troops and that American forces have boosted port prosperity in France. He recalls shore leave limits, money exchanges, and tasked duties as his unit ferries soldiers to the front. Americans and French capture Torcy Bouresches.
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Daily Eagle
John Patronello
Bryan
de Kalb
New York
Navy
Houston
Great Lakes
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Newport News
France
Prince Frederick Eitel
United States
Patronello
Washington
Red Cross
Atlantic
Baltimore
Texans Registered in Large Registration Day
Thirty-two thousand eight hundred and eighty-three Texans registered Wednesday in Austin marking a significant public registration event.
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Associated Press
Austin
Hostess House Opens to Large Crowds at St Andrews
Captain M C Funston led the first registration at St Andrews hostess house with 205 attendees on Saturday and 159 more registering Sunday morning. City Manager Greer spoke as officers responded. soldiers visited, sang, wrote letters, and used a phonograph and billiard table as magazines accumulate for leisure.
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M. C. Funston
Signal Corps
St. Andrews
Brooks C. Grant
J. B. Joyce
F. A. Slantz
Maine
California
Quebec
Gulf
H. B. Jamison
Greer
Funston
Americans Grin and Laugh Amid War Line Battles
New York June 7. An Associated Press correspondent reports U S troops in Europe are unusually buoyant on the front. He says laughter and a cheerful mood mark the American line, while distant areas feel gloom. The front is the most cheerful place near combat.
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Associated Press
New York
Europe
Ferguson's Name on State Ticket
Waco June 7 Chairman Shurtleff of the Democratic state executive committee has completed the primary ticket. For senator Morris Sheppard and R. E. Heller of Toyah. For governor W. P. Hobby James F. Ferguson Henry Clark of Stephen ville and W. W. Grubbs of Greenville.
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Associated Press
Waco
Shurtleff
Democratic State Executive Committee
Morris Sheppard
R. E. Heller
Toyah
W. P. Hobby
James F. Ferguson
Henry Clark
Stephenville
W. W. Grubbs
Greenville
Louisiana House Passes Woman Suffrage Bill 4 to 1
Baton Rouge June bill granting suffrage to the women of Louisiana was passed by the house today four to one. Suffrage leaders claim the senate will give a proportionate vote.
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IU Ferags
Louisiana
Associated Press
Baton Wi
House
Senate
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MAY
Wellage
M. Man
Priester
Regular Army
Castoria
Bryan Sailor Boy
K. W. Grove
Hostess House
Selena Tanner
Athens
Ohio
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