Two Great Factors in Our Agricultural Education Are Told
Discussing the history and development of vocational agriculture in the southern states, C. H. Lane cites Lincoln's 1862 land grant act and Wilson's 1917 Smith Hughes act as pivotal. H. M. Eliot speaks on marketing pupil farm products, Laura Neale on home product conservation, and W. A. Broyles on visual instruction at the A and M conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and
M. College
C. H. Lane
Lincoln
Wilson
Laura Neale
Extension Service
W. A. Broyles
Moore-Carothers Weather Forecast Overview
The forecast calls for two moves in late June and early July with scattered showers and general cooler periods. In the southern states the week starts warm and fair, midweek brings widespread rains, and the weekend ends with fair, slightly cooler weather and highs mainly in the upper 80s to 90s.
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United States
Ferguson not Guilty Claim Unsubstantiated by Records
Hobby headquarters in Dallas sends a letter stating Ferguson was found not guilty as charged in Travis County indictments. Judge James R. Hamilton explains the orders reflect rulings on legal objections and do not adjudicate the merits or verdicts.
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Hobby
Dallas
Ferguson
District Court
Travis County
Austin
Texas
A. Loudin
Criminal District Court
James E. Ferguson
James R. Hamilton
Supposin Jim Ferguson and a Worm Issue
A satirical verse questions dire world events and cash claims before shifting to a medical advert. White's Cream Vermifuge is promoted to expel worms in children and restore health, priced 20 cents and sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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Jim Ferguson
E. J. Jenkins
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Recited by Cheney Co
Frank J Cheney and Co pledge to pay one hundred dollars to anyone cured of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notarized December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The firm asserts the medicine is absorbed through the blood and promises testimonials free. Sold by all druggists at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo, CO
Golf Tournament At Bryan Country Club On Fourth Of July
The annual charity golf event benefiting the Red Cross returns July4 at Bryan Country Club under United States Golf Association auspices. Entrants pay 1.75 dollars with 75 percent donated locally. last year’s medal winner was College man J. D. Bond. Bryan members are invited to submit names to Dr. Cline.
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the Red Cross
Bryan Country Club
United States Golf Association
Hillcrest Links
Cline
Country Club
Bryan
J. D. Bond
Dr. Cline
Australian Premier to Visit U S on Monroe Doctrine Policy
William Hughes Australian premier to visit the United States after the London imperial conference to present a full statement of Australia's Pacific Monroe doctrine policy and seek American aid in maintaining it.
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Associated Press
London
William Hughes
United States
Australia
Pacific
Lieut Buchanan Wounded in June 11 Fighting
A Paris hospital report says Lieutenant D. S. Buchanan was wounded June 11 while serving with United States marines. A 1917 A and M College graduate, he volunteered for the Marine Corps and joined Pershing's expeditionary forces. His injury is slight and he is recovering in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
D. S. Buchanan
Paris
France
M. G. Buchanan
Harvey
United States
Buchanan
A. and M. College
Marine Corps
Port Royal
South Carolina
Texas
General Pershing
Projects Committee Forms for Extension Service
A program committee is named by acting director T. O. Walton to suggest special projects for the extension service at A and M College. The group will meet on the first Monday each month and welcomes ideas from teachers, employees, and friends. the members include R. W. Persons, D. N. Barrow, C. M. Evars, W. B. Lanham, Harmon Benton, Miss Cornelia Simpson, and Miss Alma Mer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. College
T. O. Walton
Friends
R. W. Persons
D. N. Barrow
C. M. Evars
W. B. Lanham
Harmon Benton
Cornelia Simpson
Alma Mer
Williams and Easton divorce orders and court actions
District Court grants divorces for Tom Williams and Annie Williams and for J H Easton and Bertha Easton on cruel treatment with one year mutual restraint, Ella Spates also granted. Several bond for costs motions granted, and other civil actions include judgment for plaintiff in a suit against Swancoat and railroad case outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Stapleton
Tony Woodyard
J. W. Howell
Minnie Peterson
Percy J. Lewis
G. B. Hensarling
W. J. Coulter & Co
R. W. Smith
R. E. Swancoat
H. H. Smith
Swancoat
Robert W. Mitchell
H. & T. C. Railroad
Justice Court
Tom Sebesta
Edward W. Wilkerson
W. L. McCullough
Mary Sebesta
Deendant
Tony Salvagio
Crowder Calls 8976 Men to Report July 15
Washington June 21 Provost Marshal General Crowder issues a call for 8976 registrants qualified in general service to report July 15 to various camps for training.
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Crowder
Associated Press
Washington
Texas Registrants Ordered to Camps in July
Calls issued for 8150 Texas registrants for July 5 15 and 16. Two thousand are white 1000 white men to Fort Sam Houston 150 to Jackson Barracks July 5 1000 white men to Fort Sam Houston July 15 and 6000 negroes to Camp Travis July 16.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Fort Sam Houston
Jackson Barracks
Camp ‘Travis
Draft rules on work or fight sparing ball players not specified
Washington on June 21 reports new draft regulations do not mention ball players. In work or fight cases, boards will weigh illness and inability to find suitable work without moving or changing vocation as grounds to waive the order. Boards are asked to assist registrants in obtaining productive employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Million Tons New Shipping By End Of Present Month
Washington reports the first million tons of new ships built for the shipping board on contract will be reached before month’s end. Deliveries last week included five steel vessels, bringing 1918 production to 924,200 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Shipping Board
German Woman Arrested in Killing Fire at Sherman Mill
Sherman Texas June 24 A German woman has been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed the Pittman and Harrison milling plant and much grain. The loss is 150000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Sherman, Tex
Pittman and Harrison
Careful Record Kept of War Contributions by College Employees
Following action by the A and M College board a loyalty pledge is required for all instructors and staff. A card index system will record each person’s exact donations to liberty bonds war savings stamps Red Cross Y M C A and other war efforts during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. College
Liberty Bonds
Red Cross
Iceless Sunday in Bryan Highlights Ice Dependence
Bryan endured an ice less Sunday as the local ice plant shut for boiler flue cleaning and repairs. Manager George Stephan warned normal supply would resume after today, noting no extra ice was imported. Groceries suffered spoiled perishables, butter and cheese melted, and ice cream parlors closed as the shortage impacted daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pally Eagle
George Stephan
Daily Eagle
Bryan
Old Teeth Wanted for Cash in Mail
Advertises paying up to 15 dollars per set for old false teeth whether broken or intact. Also buys old gold silver and broken jewelry with checks sent by return mail. Goods held 10 days for sender's approval of the offer. Mazer's Tooth Specialty Dept A 2007 Fifth St Philadelphia Pa.
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Mazer
Dept. A
Fifth St
Philadelphia
New Agent Arrives for Central Road in Bryan
G. W. Martin arrives as the new agent for the Houston and Texas Central railroad at Bryan, with his family to join later. He, accompanied by Cashier W. B. Wilson, Sr., praises Bryan and is described as a very pleasant and gentlemanly man.
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G. W. Martin
Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Mr. Martin
W. 8. Wilson
Eagle
Bryan
Glasses Refilled Hotline Listed as 693 Jake Stanley
A terse notice provides a contact for glass replacement or service, naming Jake Stanley with a phone number 693 and a brief descriptor 63pd, implying a service or listing context.
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Jake Stanley
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr Praised for Gallantry in Cantigny
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr was cited by his commanding general for conspicuous gallantry in action during the Cantigny operation. He displayed high courage and leadership supervising his battalion and, though gassed in the lungs, refused to be moved and retained command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Cantigny
European flail fully cuts Siberia line, by Czech Slovakia
The Sasa Slovak control of a section of the trans Siberian railway has completely cut all rail and wire communication between Siberia and Russia, depriving European Russia of Siberian grain supply.
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Associated Pres
Moscow
Sasa
Siberia
Russia
Soldiers Entertain Tabor Club With Song and Story
County Agent Benson arranged for four soldiers from Pennsylvania and Maryland to speak at the Tabor Welfare club. The khaki guests shared camp life stories and praised southern hospitality while praising Brazos county and war efforts. Barber and Sprey contributed piano and violin music with patriotic songs.
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Daily Eagle
Tabor Welfare Club
Benson
College
Firth
Messrs. Robinson
Harris
Barber
Sprey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Food Administration
Mr. Robinson
Bryan
Brazos County
Red Cross
Colored lecturer to speak at Bryan July 2
The State Department of Agriculture in Austin announces C. W. Rice a young colored lecturer will address the colored community of Bryan on July 2 at 8 30 p m His talks cover Why the Colored Man Should Rally Around the Flag Food and Feed Production Conservation and more He lectures without pay and relies on private contributions to cover expenses The director requests local help to publicize the event and invite white audiences as well
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State Department of Agriculture
Austin
Texas
Bryan Daily Eagle
C. W. Rice
Bryan
Rice
Arange
Texas Goes Dry Saloons Cut From 2550 to 750
Austin reports the statewide prohibition act takes effect at midnight reducing Texas saloons from 2550 to 750. The law will cost the state, cities, and counties about 45 000 in liquor license revenue annually, with similar losses from the ten mile zone measure already in effect.
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Austin
Texas
Sample family reunion at Henry Sample’s home
J L Cobb and Miss Mary Locke spent a weekend at home while the Sample family held its yearly reunion at Henry Sample’s residence. Forty three attendees included one sister four brothers their families their mother and friends. Singing and pictures followed by parting thoughts as concerns on boys possibly going to France grew. Mrs Joe Sample missed due to her mother's illness. Mr and Mrs Henry Locke visited Koontz.
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Zack
J. L. Cobb
Huntsville
Mary Locke
Sample
Henry Sample
France
Joe Sample
Henry Locke
Koontz
Twenty two White men sent to Camp Travis today
Twenty two white men departed Bryan for Camp Travis for training, with two more from other Texas points. One man Ernest Todd, who had failed to report earlier, rode the same train. Names include Manuel Moon, Frank Bukowski, Will Metzer, Ed Harron, Theo Krolczyk, Leonard Tritico, Joseph Matejka, Henry Byer, and others from Bryan, Kurten, Millican, Dayton, and R F D routes.
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Texas
Camp Travis
Ernest Todd
Bryan
Manuel Moon
Yolny Stec
Pete Lero
Louis Fridel
Household Orderlies Offer New Career Path for Women
London reports a plan by the women's industrial council to rename domestic workers as household orderlies. The scheme envisions centers supplying skilled domestic orderlies to households, with training schools, a restaurant, sleeping quarters, and a wage of 80 shillings for a 48 hour week. A management board will set charges, hours, holidays, and uniforms.
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Associated Press
London
England
Women’s Industrial Council
Osteopathic Doctor Dr Poulter Christian Advertises Office
Dr Poulter Christian an osteopathic physician lists office at his residence corner Houston and 25th street one block east of courthouse. Phone 611 tf.
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Poulter Christian
Houston
25Th Street
Courthouse
Freezone promised to remove corns without pain
Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a cheap quick cure for corns and calluses. A quarter ounce claims to loosen and lift the corn without inflammation or skin irritation. Endorsed for wearers of high heels.
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Cincinnati Authority
Cincinnati
Ady
Men Shipped to France Surpass Target in WWI War Update
Washington reports 900000 men have been sent to France, five months ahead of plan. General March notes 809000 last week, 100000 more across in seven days. Cantigny marked as first American division and first in France, highlighting officer training and unified Allied command under Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
General March
March
Cantigny
Robert Bullard
Battle Starin
Wilson
Americans Increase Casualties From France War Effort
Washington reports rising American involvement as war casualty lists show the heaviest killed in action total from France to date. Officials note broad activity across sectors where Americans serve, with no single decisive action identified.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Brain drill trains quick thinking for British soldiers
American troops study a British army brain drill to sharpen rapid thinking and focus. Exercises mix simple calisthenics with rapid response games like do this do that and cap snatching, followed by cranes and crows to test split second decisions.
Dancing craze drives enlistments in Dallas area
Exemption board officials report more men join the army as dancing fever spreads. Wives’ fondness for dancing prompts some to petition draft boards, with cases showing both partners at fault or pressure from spouses leading to service. One instance features a wife seeking military enlistment to curb her husband’s dancing.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Exemption Board
City Delivery Service Discontinued on July 11
On July 11 the city delivery service will be discontinued for the present. David Mike, 46pd.
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My City
David Mike
Tanlac credited with transforming El Paso woman’s health
Mrs. J. C. Bogardus of El Paso Texas credits Tanlac with lifting 25 years of catarrhal stomach troubles rheumatism and related suffering She gained 106 pounds and regained strength after using Tanlac which she says is the most remarkable medicine Adv listings note Bryan Wellborn Edge Allenfarm and Tabor merchants selling Tanlac.
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Tanlac
J. C. Bogardus
Clifton Street
el Paso
Texas
Taniac
Bryan
N. A. Stewart
Wellborn
J. P. Royder
Edge
Moore & Payne
Allenfarm
Terrell Brothers
Tabor
J. K. Presnal
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Greece
Austria
Lieut. Buchanan
Projects Committee OF Extension Service
Central Road
ETN
Roosevelt
Tabor Club
J. M. Neill
Ad Department For Sale
Tex
Castoria
Dental Corps
Exchange Tailor Shop
H. G. Umland
Congress
Rufus Hardy
Corsicana
E. A. Decherd
Franklin
R. L. Williford
Fairfield
N. P. Houx
Mexia
T. Garth
Freestone County
Oscar Davis
Grimes County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Oo. S. Lattimore
H. S. Morehead
Robertson County
W. C. Davis
J. T. Maloney
Leonard BE
Morehead
T. C. Nunn
John D. Conlee
Jim Darwin
Julius M. Barron
Roy Hudspeth
Horace O. Ferguson
W. W. Gainer
A. A. Dean
Tom E. Taylor
J. G. Minkert
O. F. Chastain
J. M. Atkins
E. D. Carll
Fletcher H. Pool
John Sabo
George P. Edge
Charles Distefano
J. J. Cahill
For Justice of Peace
Precinct No
Co. L. McCoy
John W. Hamilton
C. A. Buchanan
W. G. Reynolds
L. J. Cox
Lon Baker
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