Higgs Elected County Democratic Chairman In 1st Meeting
W S Higgs won the chairmanship as majority rule is adopted for a county primary to be held July 27. Delegates and precinct officers named. voting places shifted in Tabor and Bryan precincts. various candidate assessments set to fund the primary.
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Daily Eagle
W. S. Higgs
Democratic Committee
Court House
J. W. Batts
Tabor
Tabor High School
Bryan
City Hall
Old City National Bank
F. L. Henderson
John Kosarek
Old False Teeth Wanted For Cash
Mazer's Tooth Specialty pays up to 15 dollars per set for old false teeth and offers cash for old gold silver and broken jewelry. A check is sent by return mail and goods are held 10 days for sender's approval of the offer, Dept. A 2007 Fifth St Philadelphia Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazer
Dept. A
Fifth St
Philadelphia
Rock Prairie Trio Visitors Arrive Today
Mrs J P Atkins, Miss Bessie Atkins and Miss Anna Williams from Rock Prairie are listed as visitors arriving today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Atkins
Bessie Atkins
Anna Williams
Rock Prairie
Tanlac credited for 27 pound gain by Little Rock woman
Mrs. E. M. Linam of 2310 Chester Street, Little Rock, credits Tanlac with restoring her health after a severe winter illness. She says she lost 19 pounds in seven weeks and gained 27 pounds overall after using Tanlac from June 1916 onward.
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Texas
Tanlac
Bes
Bryan
N. A
American Troops in France Exceed 800000 Says Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff March announces American forces in France now total over 800000. Troops being shipped are limited only by ship capacity as four German drives form part of a broader offensive. The allied front from Rheims to the sea has grown 60 miles, with focus on channel ports to hinder transports. The offensive aims to straighten the German line rather than capture Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
France
March
Rheims
Wellborn Glimpse Weather, Sermons, and Local News
Crops in the area need rain while Rev. Rulea preached a war sermon and a dedication sermon for the Baptist church. Notables visiting include First Lt. Edd McSwain from Camp Bullis, Stuart McSwain from Ellington Field, and many locals at summer schools and gatherings. Willie Dowling and Jesse Wade report from Camp Travis to Buffalo, NY. Texans fear heat may affect July 27 voting for W. P. Hobby.
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Rulea
Baptist Church
Edd McSwain
Camp Bullis
Geo. Royder
J. D
Goose Creek
Stuart McSwain
Ellington Field
Abe Hensarling
Steep Hollow
Eunice Williams
Huntsville
Lirleen McSwain
San Marcos
Lillian Barron
Bryan
Fenie Graham
Jno
Battle of Millican
Mamie Lee
Minnie Foster
L. M. Gandy
Willie Dowling
Jesse Wade
Camp Travis
Buffalo
N. Y
Texas
W. P. Hobby
Heimer Sells Out Merchandise Stock to Gelber & Son
Philip Hermer sells his dry goods stock to Gelber & Son who will run a similar business in Bryan. Gelber comes from B. Kaezers firm. previous fire damaged bank building stock. Move aims at Mrs. Hermer’s health with a possible relocation to Dallas or Bonham. Stock valued with a week of stock taking. He would not sell for less than full value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Philip Hermer
Gelber & Son
Gelber
B. Kaezer & Co
First National Bank
Hermer
Rentfrow Stock Company Opens Bryan Engagement
The Rentfrow Stock Company begins a week of high class dramas and vaudeville in Bryan on Monday June 24. The four act society comedy My Mother’s Rosary features interludes by the Rentfrow Jolly Pathfinders orchestra with free admission for ladies Monday night when accompanied by a paid adult. Doors open 7 45 p m with a Saturday 2 30 p m show. Admission adults 20 cents children 10 cents war tax included. A band parade is planned Monday noon.
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Rentfrow Stock Company
Bryan
Rentfrows
Texas
Rentfrow Jolly Pathfinders
Local Notices From Steep Hollow Community
June 19 report from Steep Hollow notes Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Barnett and family visiting relatives at Harvey. College visitors Ima Cook Bertie Risinger and Pansy Hall spend Sunday with parents. Mamie Cargill from Coleview stayed Saturday night with Willes and Amy Bullock. Lt. Charlie B. Martin and bride from Waco visit T. B. Martin family. Scholarship winners for the short course named Florence Conway Agnes Conway Jewell Mathis Bessie Puller Danny Hurt. Billy Risinger from East Texas visits C. M. Risinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
J. D. Barnett
Harvey
Ima Cook
Bertie Risinger
Pansy Hall
Mamie Cargill
Coleview
Willes
Amy Bullock
Charlie B. Martin
Waco
Mra
T. B. Martin
Florence
Agnes Conway
Jewell Mathis
Bessie Puller
Danny Hurt
Billy Risinger
East Texas
C. M. Risinger
Town Visitors Reported from Nearby Localities
Jacob Bullock from Steep Hollow M G Buchanan of Harvey John Peyton and Henry Peyton of Bench ley in the county seat Mrs Tom Camp from Nava sota visited today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bullock
Steep Hollow
M. G. Buchanan
Harvey
John and
Henry Peyton
Benchley
Tom Camp
Navasota
Bryan Woman's Club Rural Contest Ends and Prizes Awarded
The Bryan Woman's Club closes its third annual rural contest offering five free scholarships to the A and M college short course. Winners are judged on home gardens, poultry, fresh and canned produce, and dried fruits. The event showcased Brazos county's garden and orchard displays and praised the club's effort to uplift rural youth.
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Daily Eagle
Woman’s Club of
Bryan
Brazos County
A. and M. College
Woman’s Club
W. S. Howell
Kyle
School of Agriculture
College
Food Administration Expands In This County
The United States Food Administration introduces fair price lists to cap retail costs across counties. Local price interpreting committees will set maximum and minimum prices, reflecting cash and carry and credit delivery charges. Officials list Bryan area leaders and retailers joining the effort to monitor and enforce fair pricing.
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Fod Administration
United States Food Administration
Food Administration
Cash and Carry
C. L. Benson
Bryan
H. C. Fulgham
E. J. Kyle
College Station
H. N. Cash
W. B. English
E. U. Peters
Goree Neely
Wellborn
F. H. Poole
Millican
J. C. Cloud
R. F
A. J. Tabor
W. J
W. O. W Campaign Urges Districtwide Membership Drive
All camps in Brazos Grimes Walker Montgomery San Jacinto and Polk counties launch a fall membership campaign. Prizes and premiums will be awarded to camps and members for submitting applications. J O Miller district manager oversees the effort with Conroe Montgomery County as headquarters.
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Brazos
Grimes
Walker
Montgomery
San Jacinto
Polk
J. O. Miller
Conroe
Montgomery County
D&wpd
A and M Men Wounded in France Disked Dispatch
In France two more A and M men are severely wounded. Casualty lists report First Lieutenant Hugh Me arland and Second Lieutenant Max D. Gilfillan of St. Johnsbury Vermont, graduates of 1917, as severely wounded.
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France
Hugh Mearland
Max D. Gilfillan
St. Johnsbury
Cooperative Women Earned Honors In Local Exhibit
The town and country women foster unity through a patriotic effort. Judges from the extension department evaluated gardens chickens canned and fresh vegetables and dried produce. First prizes went to Florence Conway and others with scholarships donated by the Woman's Club.
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W. 8S. Howell
Manning
Everett
Howell
Mins Merwin
Misa Higgins
Extension Department
Professor Kyle
Mine Manning
A. J. Buchanan
Plorence Conway
Steep Hollow
Woman's Club
Danny Hurt
Ed. Kyle
Firat
Kima Kowarek
Smetana
Lenora Nehole
Edge
Choek
Agnes Conway
Boy of Fourteen Fights in Cattle War Under Brother's Name
London report from June 18 describes a 14 year old, Arthur Stephens, who wore his elder brother's uniform and fought for 14 days while both were on leave. His impersonation ended when the brother rejoined the army and the boy's identity was found.
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Associated Prona
London
Arthur Stephens
Old Polish Couple Register as Enemy Aliens. One Son in Army
One elderly woman, deemed an alien enemy, has registered with the Postmaster Lawrence. She arrived in 1871 with her husband from Prussian Poland and has lived here since. Her husband registered as an enemy alien. They did not take citizenship papers but are regarded as loyal Americans at heart. they have one son in the army.
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Lawrence
Prussian
Poland
California Syrup of Figs Offers Gentle Laxative Remedy
Mothers report that California Syrup of Figs cleanses the stomach liver and bowels in children without griping. A coated tongue signals a need for a dose, with relief in hours as waste and sour bile depart. The ad warns against counterfeits and urges buying the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Adv
War Savings Meeting Urged for Brazos County Residents
County Judge J T Maloney calls all adults in Brazos County Texas to attend a June 28 1918 War Savings meeting. Citizens must pledge to save and invest in U S Government War Savings stamps as directed by the U S Treasury Department. Attendance required 2 PM with roll kept to record absentees.
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War Savings
State of Texas
of Razon
United States of America
A. D
United States
J. J. Tl. Maloney
Brazos
Texas
Treasury Department
County of
Sheld
Maidh
United States Treasury Department
A. D. J. T. Maloney
Brazos County
Army reports small registration of enemy aliens at post office
Only 12 male enemy aliens registered at the post office weeks ago and likely few, if any, women will register this week. Some have filed papers and must have good photographs and fingerprints on file.
Local visitors from Mumford and Cameron stopover
G. W. Seale and daughter Miss Adaline and Sam George Jr. arrived from Mumford. D. L. Wilson and wife spent yesterday in the area from Cameron.
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G. W. Seale
Miss Adaline
Sam George, Jr
Mumford
D. L. Wilson
Cameron
Victory in Olub Grasp echoed by La Guardia in Rome
Captain-Congressman F H La Guardia of New York told a mass meeting in Rome on June nineteen that Italian soldiers and American organization would deliver victory of civilization over militarism. The remark triggered a frenzied pro United States demonstration.
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Rome
America
F. H. la Guardia
New York
United States
Wilkinson and wife of Edna visit this morning
L. C. Wilkinson and wife of Edna were here this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Wilkinson
Edna
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Higgs
Democratic Party
Mr. Linam
Bryan Womans Club
W. O. W. Campaign
Corns
B. Lawrence &Co
Chidwu, Il
Ryan
B.plomm Oy
H, James
B. J. Jenkins
Orother
OLUB
Rentfrow
Big Water Proof Canvas Theatre
Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Company
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