Japan and Russia policy debated in Bryan Weekly Eagle
Editorial argues against granting Japan entry to Vladivostok and Siberia, citing risk to US interests and Asia power balance. It cites Viscount Ishii and Chinda statements, warns of Russian hostility and German leverage, and urges US troops to guard munitions instead. The piece also criticizes agricultural institutes as wasteful.
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Viscount Motono
Japan
United States
Vladivostok
Siberian
Russia
China
Europe
Asia
Pacific Ocean
Far East
Tokyo Asahi
Viscount Ishii
America
Viscount Chinda
London
Wilson
Germany
Tokyo
Pacific
Siberia
Maj
George C. Whipple
Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Moscow
European
Gremans
Major Whipple
State campaign on food and feed production expands
The state department and A and M college extension program push a food and feed production campaign across the state. County agents distribute lectures, with Benson serving as the local organizer to reach people during a time of stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
State Department
Extension Department
A. and
M. College
United States
John the Baptist
Judge Kane
Prof
Minter
A and M College Plans Four Year Course in Agricultural Education
The state designates A and M College to train vocational agriculture teachers under the Smith Hughes act. A new four year program will inaugurate next year with options for bachelor of science in agricultural education after specified college credits and one year residence. itinerant teaching will aid rural and urban schools. Twenty graduate scholarships for 1918-19 available, with graduate work announced later.
De Loney and Miss Weaver Married in Victoria
On Saturday evening March 2 1918 J Davis De Loney and Miss Bettie Sue Weaver were married in Victoria Texas. De Loney is described as a young man of sterling worth with strong business qualifications and a good position in his hometown while Miss Bettie Sue is a Bryan girl who grew up here and has held jobs in local stores and in Tyler Commercial college. She is the youngest daughter of W W Weaver a Brazos county figure and granddaughter of Harrison W Hall a former Bryan citizen who helped secure A and M college for Brazos county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Texas
J. Davis de Loney
Bettie Sue Weaver
de Loney
Bryan
Sterling Worth
Bettie Sue
Hardy Newton
Bryan and College Interurban
Tyler Commercial College
Fletcher Drug Company of
W. W. Weaver
Brazos County
Kaiser
Harrison W. Hall
Notice of Death and Assessment Payment Request
Notice states J. M. Olsen has died and an assessment with number 73 must be paid within ten days. Joe B. Reed serves as secretary.
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J. M. Olsen
Joe B. Reed
Ring 42 and G. D. Tucker Sell Feed Cheap for Cash
A local advertisement announces Ring 42 and G. D. Tucker offering a wide range of feed products at low cash prices. The notice emphasizes affordability and immediate sale, inviting customers to buy in person.
Merka Acquitted in District Court Murder Trial
Anton Merka was acquitted of murder in district court for the May 26, 1917 killing of Jasper Gillmore at the Bohemian hall near Smetana. Testimony detailed self defense, Gillmore’s intoxication, threats, and Merka’s gun retrieval before the shooting. numerous relatives observed the trial and verdict.
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Menka
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Constitutional Cure
A claim tallies that catarrh fills the region more than any other disease and local remedies fail. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo is described as a constitutional remedy taken internally to reach mucous surfaces via blood. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case it cannot cure.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cosmet
Obes
Welch and Gillmore Case Witness Testimony
Fred Van Noy testified he saw Jasper Gill more undressed and noted a wound while four shells were found in his pocket. Henry Smith said three shots were fired that night. Mrs. Jim Welch and Marie and Beatrice Gillmore described the scene and denied rough language. Jim Welch said he had no pistol at the hall and denied knowledge of any weapon.
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Daily Eagle
Anton Merka
Jasper Gillmore
Gillmore
Merka
Bohemian Hall
Smetana
W. C. Davis
W. B. Hudson
T. B. Batte
J. R. Astin
Jasper Gilmore
Bryan
Bester Gilmore
Hudson
Henry Reymond
Joe Wehrman
Antone
Nunn
Morehead
Justice of the Peace
Gainer
Bester Gillmore
Gib Cunningham
Bester
Henry Smith
Jack Welch
R. H. Harrison
Lon Baker
John Homola
Gilmore
Young Gilmore
Martin Merka
Henry Reynand
Henry Wehrman
Cahill
Mr. Welch
Mr. Wisnoski
Papa
Anton
Jim Welch
Welch
Jasper
Witness
Jimmy Welch
Fred van Noy
Marie
Beatrice Gillmore
Camp Bowie
War Savings Certificates Seen Beneath Quota in Bryan
Local committee notes total certificates purchased in Bryan at the post office and three banks reach 9101.64 dollars, far from the city quota. It explains the government pays compound interest, showing 4.14 dollar investment grows to about 5 dollars in five years, a moderate return versus taxes.
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Bryan
United States
Uncle Sam
New Deputy Marshal Appointed to Succeed Resigning A Worley
H White was appointed Deputy City Marshal to replace A Worley who resigned effective March 1. White was sworn in by Mayor John M Lawrence and instructed on duties by the mayor and city manager before beginning his new post.
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Daily Eagle
H. White
A . Worley
Mr. White
John M Lawrence
Mr McCulloch Retires as Brazos County Tax Collector
W I McCulloch announces he will not seek a new term after serving a second term as Brazos County tax collector. He states his retirement follows tradition among state leaders and leaves office with a clean record and public goodwill.
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McCulloch
Daily Eagle
W. I McCulloch
Brazos County
Tragic Waller County Death Floyd Holliday Takes Own Life
Floyd Holliday aged about 20 died by what physicians termed strychnine poison in his home near the Tabor community. He had reportedly returned from Houston where he may have sought naval enlistment. A physician from Bryan declared the poison on his clothing and in the bottle. Parents and relatives mourn the loss as the community conveys sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Holliday
Tabor
Floyd Holliday
R. H Holliday
Bryan
Young Holliday
Ring 42. Feed Seller G D Tucker Promises Cash Deals
G D Tucker advertises a cash sale offering all kinds of feed at low prices. The notice emphasizes cheap rates and immediate purchase, inviting customers to visit Ring 42 for bargains.
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Allen Academy
Benson
Department of Agriculture
Austin
A. and M. College
DE Loney-Weaver
Ring 42
G. D. Tucker
Fletcher
CSM
Houston
G.D. Tucker
Rufus Hardy
Corsicana
Oscar Davis
Grimes County
Leonard E. Morehead
T. C. Nunn
Jim Darwin
Julius M. Barron
Roy Hudspeth
Tom E. Taylor
John Sabo
George P. Edge
Peruna
Elizabeth Reuther
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