Shipping board says over 100000 tons launched amid U boat losses
The Bryan Weekly Eagle editorial argues the United States will dominate seas within months as 100000 tons of ships are launched despite German submarine losses. It lauds Hurley in Notre Dame remarks about 819 shipways and a merchant fleet growth to 7 million tons under the U S flag by 1919 20, with output surpassing Britain. It emphasizes U S trade independence, square dealing, and postwar world leadership with a global steamship service and Made in USA goods expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Shipping Board
Atlantic
Hurley
Notre Dame
Indiana
Tuckahoe
United States
Great Britain
Germany
America
Wilson
Americ
Charles M. Schwab
Chas. Piez
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Shipping Board
New York
Rio Janeiro
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
South Atlantic
Central America
Pacific
South America
Russia
China
Japan
Australia
Orient
Europe
Iryan
Brazos Valley
Brazos County Teachers Back Joint Institute at College Station
Martin L. Hayes reports that Brazos county teachers plan a College Station joint institute beginning the week of September 9 with Bryan and Grimes Madison and Burleson county teachers also joining. The move originated with Superintendent W L Powers and the annual institute last September. The Bryan Daily Eagle article mischaracterized cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
The
Eagle
Brazos County
Bryan
College Station
W. L. Powers
Hoover Urges Beef Use Limits for Hotels and Homes
The proposal calls for hotels and restaurants to serve boiled beef at most two meals weekly, beef steak at most one, and roast beef at most one weekly. Householders should not buy more than one and a quarter pounds of clear beef weekly or one and a half pounds with bones per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement urges readers to apply Ballard's Snow Liniment for itching relief. It claims instant relief and permanent cure after a few applications, with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar, sold by E. J. Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
E. J. Jenkins
The Limit of Our Luxuries and the War Tax Plan
The piece argues that the revenue bill should raise eight billion dollars by taxing luxuries with the aim of funding the war. It discusses defining necessities versus luxuries, the role of consumer wants in sustaining industry, and how shifting spending could support essential war materials. It recalls the human cost of war and the emotional impact on families including German immigrants who lost sons in service.
Sugar Sale Restrictions Issued by Food Administration
Food Administrator Peden in Houston announced new rules reducing sugar sales to two pounds per city trade and five pounds per country trade. Preserving sugar capped at 25 pounds per sale with monthly limits. dealers must file purchaser statements and follow a three tier priority for sales to consumers, preservers, and manufacturers with certificate B.
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Texas
Peden
Houston
Food Administration
A B Shelburne Dies at 81 in County
A B Shelburne died Sunday at 8 05 AM aged 81 years 23 days. Funeral held at 10 AM from his residence with Rev Charlton Storey presiding. Pallbearers were J W Batts R L Brogdon W B E Saunders N P Trout W S Johnson and D C Vick. He left three children Andy and Cole Shelburne and a daughter who never married. A Confederate veteran and local camp member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Shelburne
Charlton Storey
J. W. Batts
R. L. Brogdon
W. BE. Saunders
N. P. Trout
W. S. Johnson
D. C. Vick
Mr. Shelburne
Andy
Cole Shelburne
Sub bases in Venezuela draw rumor of German ties
Intimation of enemy submarines off the Atlantic port of Venezuela and reports that the government favors Germany were presented today by Dr. Carlo Lopez Bustamante editor of El Fonograph once published at Caracas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Venezuela
Carlo Lopez Bustamante
el Fonograph
Carracas
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Declares Oath of Frank J. Cheney
Frank J. Cheney in Toledo swears as senior partner that his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured or not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleason witnesses this on December 6, 1886. The advertisement promotes internal use and testimonials, listing F J Cheney & Co of Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
CINE
A. W. Gleason
Red Cross Sale in Bryan Nets $360 for Junior Scholarship Drive
The Bryan chapter of the Red Cross expects a net about $360 from a Saturday sale tied to Junior Red Cross efforts and prize awards for scholarships. About 82 contestants offered diverse goods, with heavy participation from Brazos county girls and local supporters including B Sbisa who supplied for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Howell
Bryan Chapter
Red Cross
B. Sbisa
Brazos County
Lillie Gilpin
Kurten
Cream Vermifuge Promises Quick Worm Expulsion
Children afflicted by intestinal worms appear pale and unwell, risking fatal illness. White's Cream Vermifuge claims to expel worms promptly and restore health, priced at 30 cents per bottle and sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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E. J. Jenkins
Trial of Suit for 24000 Dollars for Personal Injuries
Jewel McVey of Minter Springs sues the Houston and Texas Central railroad for 24000 alleging a crossing accident on April 21 1917. She says an engine and cars approached without warning forcing her to jump from a auto driven by J J Stuckey suffering back spinal injuries and other harms. The railroad denies the injuries and claims plaintiff was negligent for crossing and jumping the auto. Lawyers include W C Davis and Lamar Bethea for plaintiff and Taliaferro Armstrong Stribling for the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
District Cour
Jewel McVey
Minter Springs
W. H. McVeys
Houston and Texas Central Railroad Company
Central Railroad
J. J. Stuckey
Stuckey
W. C. Davis
Hon. Lamar
Last Hood’s Brigade Veteran John J. Stacey Dies
John J. Stacey, last member of Hood's brigade in the county, died at his Bryan home after living there about fifty years. Born October 15, 1842, he carried a Gettysburg wound that crippled his left hand. Funeral services were conducted at his Twenty third street residence by Rev. C. E. Bullock. Pallbearers included T. P. Boyett, John M. Lawrence, C. A. Buchanan, C. L. Benson, J. W. Conlee, and Ben Knox.
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Daily Eagle
Hood
John J. Stacey
Bryan
H. P. Stacey
William
Navasota
Mr. Stacey
States
Gettysburg
Twenty-third Street
Rev
C. E. Bullock
T. P. Boyett
John M. Lawrence
C. A. Buchanan
C. L. Benson
J. W. Conlee
Ben Knox
Negro Draft Dodger Arrested In El Centro Jail
In El Centro California Texas Ranger J B Dunn jailed Otis Thomas Engram known as Miller who registered there and carried a Imperial county board notification card for physical examination He was sent for a camp after examination and is to report to the Waco camp on June 19 The case shows he registered in California and was considered a delinquent by the California board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Imperial County Board
el Centro
California
Texas Ranger
J. B. Dunn
Otis Thomas Engram
Miller
Dunn
California Board
Waco
George Griffin
Three Soldiers Die as Army Truck Plunges Into Etowah River
In Marietta Georgia on June 17 a military truck with soldiers fell through a bridge into the Etowah River in Cherokee county killing three instantly. Four were fatally injured and eighteen others seriously hurt as rescue crews responded.
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Marietta, Ga
Etowah River
Cherokee County
Formation of national ordnance production supervision
Production officials in Washington announce the creation of a national supervisory corps in ten ordnance districts to oversee all phases of ordnance manufacturing for the American armies overseas. The move aims to speed up output and streamline administration.
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Washington
Borozone Antiseptic Promises Immediate Healing In Emergencies
Surgeons say prompt antiseptic treatment stops infection and speeds healing for cuts burns bruises and wounds. Borozone is promoted as the ideal antiseptic for man or beast. Available in 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 prices from IE J Jenkins.
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IE. J. Jenkins
American Farmer Returns 50 for Lafayette Debt
Paris reports a U S farmer sent 50 to aid the debt to Lafayette. The gift equals a tenth of Poincare’s possessions and draws strong praise from the French press. La Liberte lauds Americans as generous in a lengthy feature.
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Associated Press
Paris
Poincare
America
Lafayette
la Liberte
All Candidates Get Name on Ballot for July Primaries
Ed Crenshaw, chairman of the county executive committee, said most candidates have filed to have their names on the July 27 ballot. Some justice of the peace and constable hopefuls in outlying precincts may still file by midnight. The committee meets Monday at 2 PM to set assessment schedules, likely based on office pay.
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Ed Crenshaw
Justice of the Peace
Constable
Crenshaw
Court House
Brazos Women Will Register for Primary
County Collector McCulloch, after Attorney General Looney’s revision, orders registration blanks for women to vote in the upcoming primary. The first applicants are Mrs. Jim Ray and Mrs. S. W. Buchanan with Mrs. J. M. Barron. Women may vote only in primaries until a constitutional amendment is approved next year.
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McCulloch
Looney
Brazos County
Jim Ray
S. W. Buchanan
J. M. Barron
Labor group calls for government takeover of mail and telegraph firms
The American Federation of Labor adopted a resolution urging the president to take over the Postal and Western Union telegraph companies. The move signals a push for public control of telegraph and mail services.
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Telegraph
Associated Press
St. Paul
Postal and Western Union Telegraph Companies
American Federation of Labor
Digestive Aid Promises Regular Bowels for Daily Work
An ad touts Herbine as the remedy for bowel irregularities, claiming it cleanses and steadies the bowels for the day. It notes a price of 60 cents and that E. J. Jenkins sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Jenkins
Graham in town from Rock Prairie this morning
Local note reports W. E. Graham visiting the city from Rock Prairie earlier today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Graham
Rock Prairie
Navy Doctor Fined for Hoarding Foodstuffs
Dr Francis Nash medical director of the navy was fined 1000 dollars on a charge of unlawfully hoarding foodstuffs. The identical charge against his wife was dismissed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Francis Nash
Navy
Deserted Soldiers Leave Uniforms At Central Hotel
City Manager Greer handed over two suits of soldier uniforms found beneath a hotel bed to Postmaster Lawrence. The uniforms, numbered with identification marks, were left by two soldiers who arrived on the midnight train from Houston and departed on the next train. Captain Tappen instructed forwarding to Camp Logan for tracing the wearers.
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Daily Eagle
Greer
Lawrence
Central Hotel
Camp Logan
Houston
Stanley Tappen
Quartermaster’s Department
Mr. Greer
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary 1918
The Eagle publishes candidates for the July 27 Democratic Primary including Rufus Hardy E A Decherd for Congress Sixth District R L Williford N P Houx T Garth for Representative Oscar Davis for Grimes County judge Lattimore for Criminal Appeals H S Morehead W C Davis for 85th Judicial District J T Maloney for County Judge Leonard Eb Morehead T C Nunn John D Conlee for Sheriff Tax Assessor Jim Darwin Julius M Barron for Tax Assessor and related offices.
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Eagle
Congress
Rufus Hardy
Corsicana
Texas
E. A. Decherd
Franklin
H. S. Morehead
Robertson County
W. C. Davis
Brazos County
Leonard EB
Morehead
T. C. Nunn
John D. Conlee
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
McAdoo
Stars and Stripes
Sam
RED Cross Nets
Mae Ayers
Maggie Krus
Annie Heborn
Lucy Dukiora
Leana Dukiora
Rosa Morrell
Lena Scardino
Bonnie Belle Smith
Angelina Brandesky
Mary Oujesky
Emma Kosarek
Lizzie Atkins
Bessie Atkins
Winnie Gandy
Mearl Gandy
Emma Sebesta
Mary Lizzie Tabor
Laura Weinreth
Gladys Cowan
Albina Kulak
Alberta Carroll
Norma Cargill
Mamie Cargill
Ellen Hair
Alta Williams
Thedie Dobbs
Ruth Lloyd
Vivian Martin
Bertha Satz
Julia Mathis
Myrtle Mathis
Maud Saxon
Ella Mae Stewart
Thelma Lloyd
Lillie Saxon
Jewel Mathis
Franie Krolczyk
Florence Means
Clifford Means
Gussie Byars
Lillie Belle Gilpin
Maudie Herne
Pauline Begarke
Bessie Sheppard
Lenora Echols
Mear Henry
Pauline Thompson
Norma Ruth Hill
Maud Moore
May
Tar Centaur Commpany
Hha Pt Ree
Castoria
Centaur Company
Poincaire
R. L. Williford
Fairfield
N. P. Houx
Mexia
T. Garth
Freestone County
Oscar Davis
Grimes County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Co. S. Lattimore
J. T. Maloney
Jim Darwin
Julius M. Barron
Roy Hudspeth
Horace C. Ferguson
W. W. Gainer
A. A. Dean
Tom E. Taylor
J. G. Minkert
O. F. Chastain
Eae Arll
Pletchen H. Pool
John Sabo
Precinct No
George P. Edge
Charles Distefano
J.J. Cahill
For Justice of Peace
L. Mecoy
John W. Hamilton
W. G. Reynolds
L. J. Cox
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