Rural Conference Promotes Community Uplift in Texas
Dr W B Bizzell opens the rural war conference at A and M College. He notes rural slums land tenure and housing problems and urges church focused community development with resident pastors and local facilities. O C Payne of Hollands Magazine outlines social church duties and Christian service.
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Daily Eagle
W. B. Bizzell
Texas
Farmers Congress
Bizzell
O. C. Payne
Holland’s
Presiding officer leads night sessions at rural conference
Mr Payne proved an excellent presiding officer and opened the program with a novel introduction. Dr Samuel C Mitchell, president of Delaware College, described the war’s impact on rural life and the moral fortress concept. He noted shifts in community bases and cited Bethel South Carolina as an example of school and civic growth.
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Munity
Morse
Ohio
Jesus
Christ
O. C. Payne
Holland’s Magazine
A. and M., College
Payne
C. J. Brown
State Department of Education
Louisiana
Wilson
W. F. Doughty
W. S. Sutton
University of Texas
College Airdome
State Department of Education of
Hermann N. Morse
Home Mission Board
The
Presbyterian Church
Bizzell
Samuel C. Mitchell
Delaware College
Texas
Jefferson
Bethel
South Carolina
A. B. Grad
General Stoddard Reaches His 78th Birthday Milestone
General H B Stoddard celebrated his 78th year today as friends offer congratulations. A longtime Brazos County resident for 53 years he returned here after serving gallantly in the Civil War. Well loved by neighbors he is wished many more years among those who know him.
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General Stoddard
H. B. Stoddard
Brazos County
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Out Malaria
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children. 60¢
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GROVE
Two New Members Named to Exemption Board
Dr. P. M. Raysor and Robert Armstrong were commissioned to join the local exemption board, replacing resigned members Dr. James Byars and Dr. J. L. Fountain. Major Townes ordered a fresh start, leading to a full local board reconstitution approved by the county council of defense.
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Daily Eagle
P. M. Raysor
Robert Armstrong
Austin
James Byars
J. L. Fountain
John C. Townes
Texas
Bryan
County Council of Defense
Townes
W. C. Boyett
Catching Up With Negro Delinquent Army Registrants
The Daily Eagle reports local exemption boards pursuing delinquent registrants, mainly Black and some Mexican subjects, while no delinquent white men have been found. Charles Powell of Sherman is detained for wilful delinquency, with affidavits claiming he would not serve, and Ciphers McGowen in Springfield is ordered to locate and examine his questionnaire to verify wilful delinquency.
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Daily Eagle
Mexico
Grifin
Charles Powell
Sherman
Powell
Camp Bowie
Dan Shivers
A. T. Cook
Ciphers McGowen
Springfield
Mass
McGowen
Steele’s
Griffin
Springfield Board
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Gentle Pediatric Laxative
An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup for children and adults as a harmless fruit laxative. It promises relief from feverish, fussy, constipated states in hours and warns buyers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup Company products and avoid counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Ady
Atlantic Air Service By Next Summer Predicted
General W Brancker of the British air service says American air and seaplanes should fly to the western front by next summer. England plans trans Atlantic routes for American built machines with a 40 hour flight time. The first flight is planned in the fall in a British made craft from Newfoundland to Ancres to Portugal and Ireland. A four man crew will operate the flyer including an engineer relief pilots and a navigation officer.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Western Front
W. Brancker
British Air Service
England
Newfoundland
Ancres
Portugal
Ireland
Mayors Discuss Sanitation and Roads at Texas League Meet
J. W. Greer returned from the League of Texas Municipalities convention with key Bryan issues. Sanitation and public toilets were debated, a cheaper toilet fixture was proposed, and a dispute over marine license tax apportionment highlighted local rights. Greer praised Brazos County Judge Maloney for supporting city funds. The gathering ran day and night with meals hosted by local clubs and a Brackenridge Villa visit.
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J. W. Greer
League of Texas
Bryan
Greer
Maloney
Brazos County
Commercial Club
Rotary Club
Brackenridge Villa
San Antonio
Harvey Red Cross workers press for volunteers in heat
In Harvey on June 20 the Red Cross rooms endured heat as 16 shirts were finished with only 12 or 14 workers present. Miss Willie Weeden treated workers to peaches. Messages note Emancipation Day passivity among locals and updates on residents including marriages, travel plans, and notices from Fort Sheridan and A and M drills.
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Harvey
Red Cross
Willie Weeden
Raymond Jones
Vesta Pate
Huntsville
Delores Thilodeaux
Port Arthur
Annie Shaw
Fort Worth
O. A. Jones
Geo. Davidson
Fort Sheridan
M. Boys
County Tax Collector Handles Auto License Money
County Tax Collector McCulloch now receives license payments under the highway commission amendment. Previously the commission collected funds directly. McCulloch issues receipts and forwards details to the commission, which issues license tags and updates numbers as needed.
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McCulloch
Highway Commission
Commission
Digestive Laxative Promoted by Paris Medicine Co
A 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is advertised as a pleasant liquid digestive laxative for indigestion constipation or biliousness. Made and recommended by Paris Medicine Co., known for Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
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Paris Medicine Co
Grove
War Savings Drive Passes Major Milestone In County
War savings contributions begin as chairman Astin reports 64 purchases of 1000 each totaling 64 000. county aims to pledge 379 000 by year end. numerous individuals and firms listed with 1000 each, including banks, hardware stores, and companies, highlighting widespread small investments under the 1000 limit.
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Astin
Limit Club
Eugene Edge
G. S. Parker
City National Bank
EB. J. Foontait
O. H. Astin
First State Bank
Lawrence Grocery Co
J. W. Howell
Nannie Rhode
R. W. Howell
Howell & Co
Bryan Telephone Co
John W. Coulter
H. O. Boatwright
First National Bank
Bryan Cotton Oil
J. W. "Howell
Tance
Geo. Stephan
R. Q. Astim .i
D. D. Eastham
W. S. Howell
Srccuse
Sonal
Webb Bros
Phillip Hermer
A. M. Waldrop & Co
Edge Dry Goods Co
Ea Awc
John K. Parker
M. Parker
M. J. Parker
Tyler Haswell
Cole Hardware Co
Allen Smith
J. N. Coles
Ey Sa
Wiloas
Bu. Knox
Ceccivestes
Npeus
Dansby Furniture Co
W. J. Coulter Co
Vick Bro
Jas. O. Chance
Samuel Levy
Csceeeses
Julius Levy
Ceeeevesense
J. Groginski
Osborn S. Johnson
Bryan
Bryan Ind. School
M. F. Dansby
Astoecue Mae Bryan Press Co
J. Gelber
J. al Teallen Myers
Bryan College Interurban
Prohibition Stance Sparks Senate Hearing On War Needs
Washington figures including Hurley of the shipping board and Postmaster General Burleson testifying on prohibition. bankers warn of bankruptcy risk, while Daniels supports the dry policy. Gompers notes labor opposition as war aims face possible delays and economic strain.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Senate Agricultural Committee
Percy Johnston
Chemical National Bank
Burleson
Bainbridge Colby
Daniels
Samuel Gompers
Probate Notice Appoints Temporary Guardian in Parker Estate
The Brazos County Texas court orders J W Rawls as temporary guardian for Wilson C Parker minor with an estate valued about 3250 including 250 real estate interest and 3000 life insurance. Interested parties must appear July 15 1918 to contest or accept the appointment. otherwise permanent status may follow. Wits H C Ferguson clerk and T C Nunn sheriff certify copy.
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Texas
Wilson C. Parker
A. D
J. T. Maloney
Brazos County
J. W. Rawls
Minor
W. C. Parker
Bryan
H. C. Ferguson
Clerk County
T. C. Nunn
Two More Men Drafted For Auto Mechanics Training
The state needed about 40 more auto mechanics. Major Townes requested two men from this county. Edgar R. Mainard and Wm. B. Pressley were drawn from the June 23 call and sent to A and M College for training this morning after receiving instructions and a comfort kit.
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Daily Eagle
Townes
Edgar R. Mainard
Wm. B. Pressley
A. and M. College
Farmers Feed Themselves Say National Officials
Clarence Ousley, assistant secretary of agriculture, told the Bankers' association at Old Point that American farmers can feed themselves without outside help. He reported no breakdown in agriculture and a strong 1918 crop outlook. If weather stays favorable, only farm labor shortages could hinder food efficiency.
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Newport News
Clarence Ousley
Bankers’ Association
Old Point
Ousley
Thirsty Crowd Bids on Confiscated Liquor Sale
A crowd a block deep bid on confiscated liquor offered by federal authorities from the post office steps. The liquor was seized within the ten mile zone and put up for sale.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
45000 Prisoners Reported in Piave Fighting
A Rome dispatch to the Italian embassy confirms Austrian prisoners in the Piave fighting totaling 45,000. The report comes as Allied forces press the Piave front amid ongoing battle conditions and strategic movements.
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Piave
Washington
Rome
Johnson Elected to Texas Good Roads Council
O S Johnson has been notified by D E Cop secretary of the Texas Good Roads association of his election to one of four councilor vacancies. The letter notes his active help in road improvement work in Texas and among Bryan associates. Also mentions local arrivals T A Hensarling George Hensarling J W Sheppard and others.
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O. S. Johnson
D. E. Cop
Texas Good Roads Association
Mr. Colp
Johnson
Texas
Bryan
Lemon Juice Skin Whitener Ad Promises Brightening
An old advertisement touts a lemon based skin lotion made by mixing the juice of two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint. It claims to bleach freckles and tan, soften skin, and whiten complexion, advising daily facial massage.
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Uate
Mitchell
Seaman A. Knapp
Georgia
Knapp
Hammonds High School
John Marshall
Monroe
Madison
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Tennessee Mountain
John
Herman N. Morse
B. Lawrence & Co
Icago
Ill
James
BE. J. Jenkins
Trang Atlantic Air
SIATY
WAR Savings
Good Roads Association
T. A. Hensarling
Coleview
George Hensarling
Wellborn
J. W. Sheppard
Kurten
D. L. Guerrant
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