Food Will Win The War Urges Colby Message In Bryan
Editorial notes Everett Colby’s two Bryan talks making readers aware of front conditions and urging Americans to conserve wheat pork and other foods for soldiers. It warns of a German victory and occupation if U S rationing fails while praising local garden abundance and Brazos County’s potential to self supply.
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Everett Colby
Bryan
United States
Germany
Food Administration
Colby
Methodist
Brazos County
Food Admin Warns Against Flour Hoarding in Fort Worth
Fort Worth and Tarrant county residents are urged to use flour substitutes or face possible loss of flour supply. M. A. Turner, county food administrator, warns that buying more than six pounds per person per month constitutes hoarding. Such behavior, Turner says, undermines patriotism and could invite government action.
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Fort Worth
Tarrant County
M. A. Turner
Turner
War Work Council Tale of a Widow’s Patience and Pity
Mrs. Henry P. Davidson describes a prairie widow who launders and saves to visit her son at Camp Funston. After a night in a rooming house a soldier helps her reach her boy, each moment a precious tie in the war effort and proof of community pity.
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Henry P. Davidson
War Work Council
Good Housekeeping
Illinois
Camp Funston
Kansas
France
Junction City
Fort Riley
Young Women's Christian Association
Sapp
Lowell
Watts
Taylor
Romero
Collins
Gernes
Ellen
Jury Commissioners Sworn For May Term Court
J. L. Edge E. H. Astin and H. A Berger were sworn in as jury commissioners to select grand petit and special jurymen for the May term of court.
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Daily Eagle
J. L. Edge
E. H. Astin
H. A Berger
Texan credits Tanlac for relief from rheumatism and renewed vigor
J M Johnston of Dallas says nine years of rheumatism and typhoid left him in pain and sleepless, but after using Tanlac his condition improved rapidly. He reports full use of his arms, better nerves, and deep sleep, planning to work again once cooler weather. Tanlac sold in Bryan Wellborn Allen Terrell and Tabor areas.
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J. M. ©. Johnston
North Howard Street
Dallas
Texas
Tanlac
Bryan
N. A
Wellborn
J. P. Royder
Moore & Payne
Allen. Y Terrell Brothers
Tabor
East Texas Negroes Spend Money Despite Prosperity
Eberstadt reports East Texas negro farmers, flush from high cotton prices, spent their money and left crop mortgages at record levels. A local dentist notes he was paid in gold crowns and bridges by black clients. He warns the cycle mirrors broader East Texas prosperity followed by debt.
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BE. Eberstadt
Bryan Commercial Club
Jefferson
Marshall
Longview
East Texas
Texas
California Syrup of Figs Child Constipation Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts California Figure Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse stomach liver and bowels, prevent illness from waste buildup, and urges readers to buy genuine bottles from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Third Liberty Loan Reaches Three Billion Oversubscriptions
Washington March 26. Secretary McAdoo announces the third liberty loan will total three billion dollars with all oversubscriptions at 434 per cent. The AP reports the government sets the ambitious funding target to mobilize resources for the war effort.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Red Cross Seeks $1000 Monthly to Support Chapter Work
The Bryan Red Cross asks for one thousand dollars a month for the next year to sustain its chapter given its size and member enthusiasm. A big drive is planned for next week with all residents expected to contribute. Other towns are raising similar or higher amounts, and Bryan is urged to match its former record or exceed it.
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van Aucken-Sapp
van Aucken
Marshall
Texas
Beaumont
Moving Picture
Sapp
Sth
Bay City
Liberty County Grand Jury
Ellen Sapp
Liberty Grand Jury
Vena Wright
Havart
Hudson
Watts
Angelina County
East Texas
Micheler
Silsbee
Fuqua
Santa Fe
Bud Connor
Kirbyville
State
Matagorda County
Frank Hawart
Dick Watts
Joe Moore
Witness
Ellen Partain
Moore
Partain
Port Lavaca
Waxahachie
Red Cross
Bryan
Heerb ine Liver Stimulant Sold by E. J. Jenkins
Heerb ine claims to stimulate the liver and purify the bowels improve digestion restore strength vigor and cheerful spirits priced at 60c sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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E. J. Jenkins
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Em Taylor
Lufkin
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Wharton
Galveston
Houston
Brazos Hotel
Mrs. Partain
Geo. Thomas
Kyle Theatre
Joy Carroll
First Methodist Church
Wright’s
Corley
Bob Robertson
Childs
Townsend
S Wright
Schell
Arthur Davis
Lou
Gilly
Johnson
Tantac
Corns
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
M,. N. James
K. J. Jenkins
Fletcher
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