American troops poised for Europe drive amid shipping gains
The Bryan Weekly Eagle editorial argues for a rapid American push to Europe, noting training and equipment progress, growing tonnage from multiple nations, and a reduced submarine threat. It cites Baker’s call for an indefinite army, pending mobilization of volunteers and younger men, with full force expected by early fall. It warns aviation remains the weak point despite boasting earlier of air power and praises American air and ground fighters.
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France
Europe
Congress
Washington
Baker
United States
Japan
Holland
Great Britain
North Sea
Wilson
Hobby Club Meet Saturday At Courthouse
Gov W P Hobby and friends planned a county campaign club at Bryan courthouse last Saturday and postponed to next Saturday to organize a formal group. Voters urged to attend at 2 pm to boost support for Holby in July primary.
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W. P. Hobby
Bryan
Holby
George Wicker Dies Sudden in Bryan Home
George R. Wicker died suddenly at his West Twenty Seventh street home after a yearlong illness with heart trouble. He was about 77, born March 4 1858 at Pilot Point Texas. Survived by wife Miss Cook and five children. funeral Sunday at 5 PM from the family residence with burial at city cemetery.
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Daily Eagle
George R. Wicker
West Twenty-seventh Street
Mr. Wicker
City
Pilot Point
Texas
Robertson County
Land Commissioner’s
Robinson
Bryan
W. C. Boyett
United States
Germany
Robert Prather
Mexia
T. P. Boyett
Kirk
Houston
Wicker
George Wicker
Lamar Bethea
George Griffin
Robert Astin
William Lawrence
John Lawrence
James James
James Byars
W. B. Hudson
James Webb
R. M. Nall
W. A. Withers
J. Allen Myers
BoroZone Antiseptic Healing Agent Marketed For Emergencies
Surgeons stress first treatment for cuts burns and wounds with prompt antiseptic use to prevent infection and speed healing. BoroZone branded antiseptic and healing agent marketed for humans and animals sells at 25c 50c and 1.00 to 1.50 by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
Woman Suffrage Act Applies in Brazos County
Texas women gain voting rights in 1918 primaries under a new act. Registrations begin June 26 with rules differing by city size, poll tax requirements, and county procedures for Brazos County voters and others statewide.
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Brazos County
Texas
State of
British Casualties Total Near 250000 Since March 20
Washington May 4 British losses in killed wounded captured and missing since the German offensive began March 20 are estimated by the British military mission at nearly 250000. They warn the offensive will continue and that British heavy brunt requires reserves to prevent a serious situation.
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Washington
German War Office
Rainfall Drenches Bryan Amid Broad Texas Shower Spread
The Daily Eagle notes Bryan received 1.65 inches of rain from Saturday night through Sunday, part of a broad storm system that drenched much of Texas. Some areas reported multiple inches, with Del Rio at five and Goliad near 3.25 inches, while Falfurrias saw relief from drought as rain moved southeast. Bryan’s showers ended by early Sunday afternoon but the broader pattern suggested continued moist skies ahead.
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Daily Eagle
Bryan
Drouth
West Texas
Falfurrias
Goliad
San Antonio
del Rio
Texas
Lockhart
Cameron
Teach Knob Prairie Italians How to Can
Miss Martha Gillespie home economics agent for the county cannot lead the canning demonstration at Knob Prairie Saturday. The Italians there want to learn to preserve garden produce. Gillespie hopes for an assistant soon and will travel for club work in Kurten Reliance Independence Leonard Woodville Tabor Edge and set up a community canner at the latter place.
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Knob Prairie
Martha Gillespie
Court House
Miss Gillespie
Kurten
Canning Club
Reliance
Independence
Leonard
Woodville
Tabor
Edge
Mexican Born Texan Joins U S Army Draft Exemption Waiver
In southern Texas Mexicans avoided draft by leaving. Jose R. Fuentes, born in Texas and educated here, registered and examined. He waived exemption to join training at Camp Travis, seeking to help his ill father and please his mother as his brothers reportedly fought in France.
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Texas
Mexico
United States
Jose R. Fuentes
George Griffin
Griffin
Hon
Lamar Bethea
Mr. Bethea
Mr. Griffin
France
Camp Travis
President disapproves of death sentences for four soldiers
President Wilson disapproves the death sentences of four American soldiers in France. Privates Olon Lewoyen and Stanley Fishback are commuted to three years at Leavenworth for disobeying orders, while Privates Forrest Sebastian and Jess Cook, convicted of sleeping at their posts, are pardoned.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
France
Olon Lewoyen
Stanley Fishback
Leavenworth
Forrest Sebastian
Jess Cook
Four to Waco Camp for Aviation Training
Albert J. Boyd Milton Winter and Tom G Calhoun left for the Waco aviation camp after selection by the exemption board. It is not understood they will be trained as aviators. Winter and Calhoun were chosen ahead of their numbers, eager to serve against the Kaiser.
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Fnday
Albert
Ae J. Boyd
Milton Winter
Tom G. Calhoun
Waco
Mr. Winter
Mr. Calhoun
Nicaraguay Congress Declares War on Germany
The Nicaraguan Congress on May 7 declared war on Germany and its allies in a wartime move reported by the Associated Press from San Juan Del Sur.
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Germany
Associated Press
San Juan Delsar
Nicaraguan Congress
Torpid liver symptoms promise relief with Herb ine
Dizziness vertigo sallow complexion and flatulence signal a torpid liver. Herb ine is marketed as a powerful liver stimulant and a dose or two will clear bilious symptoms. Price 60c. Sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Reward
A 100 dollar reward claim offers cure for catarrh through Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally. The ad asserts it cures in all stages by affecting blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials, listing F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio, as the sellers.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Ohio
Dru
Bargain Dry Goods Sale Offers 5,000 Yards Prints and Ladieswear
A crowded advertisement touts 5,000 yards of Fancy Dress Prints at 12 1 2 cents per yard and Chambray at 22 cents with a wide selection of ladies garments. It features dresses, skirts, blouses, corset covers, and union suits with numerous prices and color options.
Bargains in Men’s Boys and Children’s Apparel
A vigorous sale listing across the Men’s Boys and Children’s Department offers wet goods and many garments at reduced prices. Items include dress shirts, Balbriggan undershirts, union suits, blue chambray shirts, peppered shirts, aprons and overalls, work and dress pants, wash pants, knee pants, various hats, and Palm Beach suits. Prices range from fractions of a dollar to about 3.50, with emphasis on value and volume.
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Sid Casale
Palm Beach
Shoes on Sale Fuel Big City Debut
A local shoe department reports heavy purchases of surplus stock to offer deep discounts. The sale features Ladies' and Men's shoes across leather, patent, and rubber styles with special prices from $1.00 to $3.75. Countless sizes and lines including Baby Dolls, Oxfords, and Tennis Oxfords are advertised.
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Just
Cece
New Corsets and Hosiery Arrive at Low Prices
Department store offers corsets short and long at 1.50 1.25 1.00 75 cent. Embroidery edgings and insertings arrive by yard 15c 12 1 2c 10c 8c 6 1 4c 5c. Children's and Misses Black Hose in various sizes 19c 15c 12 1 2c 10c pair. Children's Fancy Sox 22c. Ladies Black Hose limited stock 15c 12 1 2c 10c. large selection of Silk Hose available.
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Eseerereeuens
Bargain Prices on Towels Towels Pins Soaps and Parasol Deals
A crowded late stage ad lists white, black and striped goods with low per item prices. Includes towels and talcum powder, brass pins, toilet soap, face powder, hair combs, brushes, clothing brushes, parasols for children and adults with special values and sale prices.
New Millinery Half Price Hats Sale
Department offers ladies and children's trimmed and untrimmed hats at half price. Prices range from 2.98 to 0.15 and include Panama shapes with most styles tagged under two dollars, highlighting a big clearance of up-to-date spring headwear.
Do Not Miss This Big Bargain Sale
British newspapers reject peace offers as Germany pursues a peace campaign. The Times notes expected German peace moves but Britain and its allies remain determined to continue the war until principles are fulfilled.
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London
Germany
the Times
Health Cure Ad Amid Medical Complaint in Washing
May 7 report notes Secretary McAdoo forced to work from home due to tonsillitis. ad claims torpid liver causes pallor and touts Herbine as liver and bowel purifier with a 60 cent price sold by M H James.
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Associated Press
McAdoo
Canada lowers military service age to 19 years
Ottawa reports a government decision reducing the enlistment age from 20 to 19 years. The change tightens eligibility for new recruits amid ongoing wartime mobilization.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Canada
Germans May Not Decide To Take Ypres
German talk of the Kaiser's battle has subsided after a German defeat at Ypres. Newspapers were told to inform the people that Ypres is not important to Germany and that they may decide not to take it. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised as healing and antiseptic with prices 26c 50c and 1.00. Sold by M. H.
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London
Ypres
Ballard
M. H. James
Drought Regions Receive Rain Across West Texas
A slow general rain spread over fifteen counties in west Texas today. More than a half inch had fallen by 10 o'clock with signs of heavier precipitation, reaching from Fredericksburg Junction to Del Rio and Alpine to Brownwood.
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San Angelo
West Texas
Fredericksburg Junction
Sonora
del Rio
Alpine
Hanling
Kansas City
Mexico
Orient
Sterling City
Brownwood
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