Editorial: Bryan Weekly Eagle backs Wilson as Ferguson foe
The Bryan Weekly Eagle argues Democrats should back President Wilson and the war effort, condemning James E Ferguson for opposing Wilson and the draft. It alleges Ferguson received $156,000 from undisclosed sources tied to a German alliance and criticizes his ties to pro German sentiment. The piece endorses Hobby as a loyal wartime Democrat and urges support for those backing the president.
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Marshall
Temple
James E. Ferguson
Ferguson
Dallas
Washington
Wilson
American National Bank
Austin
Houston National Exchange Bank
M. M. Crane
Houston
America
Jim Ferguson
Keasley
Board of Regents
Breweries
Texas
Tney
Indiana
Hobby
Dodson's Liver Tone Advertises Harsh Calomel Dangers
A vintage advertisement warns against calomel mercury products as dangerous causing cramps and salivation. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative that cleanses the liver without side effects and can be given to children.
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Dodson
Adv
Bryan Mayor Proclaims National War Savings Day 1918
Mayor Mo M. Lawrence proclaims June 28 as national war savings day in Bryan. All adult wage earners and taxpayers must attend meetings at 2 p m to pledge savings for war stamps and curtail unnecessary expenditures. Stores close 1 30 to 4 p m to observe the day.
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United States
State of
Texas
City of
Bryan
United States Treasury Department
National War Savings Committee
National Treasury Department
Griffin Admits Error In Draft Entrainment Mixup
Chief Clerk George Griffin admits a mistake in a draft entrainment notice for Camp Travis. He says he is not infallible and blamed himself for the error that sent 28 men to report June 24 instead of June 26, with a later joy ride to San Antonio at the Kaiser’s expense.
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Daily Eagle
George Griffin
Kaiser
God
Ananias
Griffin
Exemption Board
Camp Travis
Mr. Griffin
San Antonio
German woman recalls historic royal slap in wartime tale
A 60 year old German refugee registered as an enemy alien in Houston on June 21. She says she once met the Kaiser as a child and that the crown prince slapped her, prompting her to respond with a strong return. She claims deep patriotism and hatred for German rulers.
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Houston
S‘ie
Quinine Product Promoted For Head-Free Relief
An advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININH as superior to urinary quinine, claiming it avoids nervousness and head ringing. It instructs readers to note the full name and seek the signature of Ww. VE. We.
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Ww. VE. We
Hancock Approves Bryan Street Material Application
Hon Curtis Hancock of the Texas highway commission inspected Bryan streets and indicated approval for purchasing asphalt or other material for Main and connecting streets. The process follows a fuel administration letter limiting use of road materials, with permits to be issued by the federal oil division.
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Daily Eagle
United States Highway Commission
City of
Bryan
Curtis Hancock
Texas Highway Commission
Austin
Washington
M. L. Requea
United States Fuel Administration
George A. Duran
Texas
United States
State Highway Department
Fuel Administration, Oil Division
L. W. Page
Bureau of Public Roads
Oil Division
The
Fuel Administration
J. T. Maloney
Hancock
Mr. Greer
Brewster
Liberty Loan
Foch
Germany
New York
America
Wallace and Smith Tie This City Couple in Quiet Marriage
B G Wallace and Mrs Lizzie Smith both of this city were quietly married Saturday evening at 9 by Judge J T Maloney. The couple has spent most of their lives in Bryan and Brazos county and reside at Mr Wallace’s home in the northern part of the city.
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B. G. Wallace
Lizzie Smith
J.T. Maloney
Bryan
Brazos County
Bal lards Snow Liniment Ad Warns Against Scratching
An advertisement urges relief for itching with Bal lards Snow Liniment. It cautions scratching worsens skin and promises instant relief with a few applications, claiming a permanent cure. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by E J Jenkins.
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Ballard
E. J. Jenkins
Community canner approves operation as a community project
County Judge J T Maloney leads a special commercial club meeting to switch the canner from a profit venture to a community food conservation effort. The club backs moving and manning the canner with local volunteers and a $100 appropriation for removal and reinstallation.
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J. T. Maloney
Commercial Club
Allen Smith
Hearne
Dallas
Smith
Maloney
Miss Gillespie
C. L. Benson
Tyler Haswell
City Commission
Registration Blanks Arrive for Women Voters in Primary
County Tax Collector McCulloch announces receipt of registration certificates for women desiring to vote in the July 27 primary. The attorney general rules applicants must visit the county courthouse. no county-wide collectors will be sent. Registration opens Thursday, June 27 and lasts about two weeks.
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McCulloch
Court House
Disloyal Utterances Charged In Palestine Dairy Man Case
A local dairy man near Palestine Texas was detained by the sheriff yesterday on charges of disloyal utterances. The man, said to be a socialist, has lived in the area for five years.
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Palestine
Tex
Sheriff's Department
Notice of Probate of Will in Brazos County Texas
Julius Rahnert has filed in Brazos County Court for probate of the last will and testament of Mrs. Mary Rahnert deceased and letters testamentary. The matter will be heard at the next term starting July third Monday 1918 at the Brazos County Courthouse Bryan Texas. All interested persons may appear and contest the application.
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State of
Texas
Mary Rahnert
Julius Rahnert
Brazos County
Bryan
A. D
H. C. Ferguson
Clerk
Mary Marwill
Lula Aaron Marwill
Harry Marwill
Clerk County
Probate of will in Brazos County Texas 1918
Mrs. Lula Aaron Marwill petitions the Brazos County Court for probate of the last will and testament of Harry Marwill with letters testamentary. The hearing is set for the next term starting July third Monday 1918 at the courthouse in Brazos City. Interested parties may contest the application. Seal of court dated June 24 1918 Texas.
Borozone Antiseptic Promoted for Emergency Use
Surgeons advise prompt antiseptic application for cuts burns and wounds to prevent infection and speed healing. Borozone marketed for man or beast as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent. Sold by E. J. Jenkins with prices 25e H0e 1.00 and 1.50 dollars.
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E. J. Jenkins
Hearne Canner Showcases Community Food Preservation
Miss Cornelia Simpson visits Hearne to supervise a cooperative canning plant backed by the Hearne commercial club. The facility can produce over 1000 cans daily, with mixed support from business leaders and volunteers. Farmers deliver produce while trainees learn packing and sterilizing to ensure quality and efficiency.
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Cornelia Simpson
Co-Operative
Hearne
Hearne Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Texas
Red Cross
Ruth Burroughs Dies. Child of H C Burroughs
Ruthie May Burroughs, youngest daughter of H C Burroughs, died last evening at her grandparents home. Born March 13 of this year, she lost her mother two weeks after birth. Funeral held today at 10 a.m.
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Ruthie May Burroughs
H. C. Burroughs
Freich stag to vote 15 billion mark credit test
Amsterdam reports the Freich stag will be asked to approve a new credit of 15,000,000,000 marks. Associated Press notes the vote date as June 24.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Freichstag
Grove's Tasteless Tonic Ad Declares General Tonic Value
Advertising copy promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. Price listed as 60 cents.
Mrs M L Lawless Dies at Kurten
From the Daily Eagle, Mrs M L Lawless died at 1 p m yesterday at her Kurten home. Funeral was held this morning at 10 with interment in Bryan cemetery. A Free Baptist lifelong member, she was born in Mississippi on March 27, 1866, and had long resided in the county. Her husband died years ago. Surviving are several grown children, a sister Mrs Willis Reynolds, and a brother J P Gilpin in Kurten vicinity.
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Daily Eagle
M. L. Lawless
Kurten
Bryan
Willis Reynolds
J. P. Gilpin
Negro church blown down at Wilson Place on Brazos bottom
A Negro church on Mrs. A. F. Wilson’s Brazos bottom plantation was blown down in a windstorm yesterday afternoon. The area saw light rainfall with the incident noted as the most serious damage in the section. Hearne reported heavy rain and hail and wind caused damage between Black Jack and Wheelock.
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Daily Eagle
A. F. Wilson
Brazos
Hearne
Black Jack
Wheelock
C L Baker Announces Candidacy for Constable No 4
The Eagle announces Lon Baker as candidate for re election to the office of constable in precinct No 4 subject to the July Democratic primary. Baker has lived in the precinct most his life and served 24 years as constable. He promises to continue providing the best service and maintaining peace and order if re elected.
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C. L
Lon) Baker
Baker
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Instantly relieves Itching Piles and promises restful sleep after the first application. Price the
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
MO. M. Lawrence
Bryans
Wallace-Smith
Ruth Burroughs
Grove
Fletcher
Jo Ae
Ork City
Wilson Place
C. L. Baker
Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Company
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