Annual Meeting Set for Bryan and Brazos County Club
Directors of the Bryan and Brazos County Commercial association set May meeting date and approved a new constitution. Committees were named to select seven chairmen and thirty six members. A cotton mill plan tied to liberty bonds was floated, with a request to invite Prof. Bagley to discuss machinery and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Bryan and Brazos County Commercial Association
Iwanson
Ed. Hall
Wilson Bradley
A. M. Waldrop
T Maloney
C L Benson
L L McInnis
R S Webb
J D. Martin
Fountain
We County Council of Defense
State Council
J. Webb Howell
The
Agriculture Committee
Scholl
District Court
Department
Washington
Allan Smith
J. H. Mawhinney
International
Great Northern
Bryan Street
Howell
Martin
J. B. Bagley
State Bank Employes Waller as Architect
First State Bank and Trust company contracts M. L. Waller architect to furnish plans and specifications for a new bank building. Waller and his superintendent are in town for bid openings on the high school building and will measure the bank site before returning to Fort Worth to submit plans promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
First State Bank and Trust Company
M. L. Waller
Bank
Walter
Fort Worth
Austria Socialists Threaten Revolt Over Emperor Act
Labor and socialist groups in Austria vow revolt after government suspends parliament. A Vienna telegram via Swiss papers says committees of the socialist party and of the German socialist deputies club plan a manifesto to the working class regarding the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Austria
Vienna
Socialist Party
German Socialist Deputies Club
New Meat Program Drops Meatless Days Policy
The food administration announces a meat program not imposing meatless days but urging Americans to reduce waste, curb purchases, and serve smaller portions. Hoover notes allies need about 25 million pounds weekly for shipment, urging continued economy to balance supply with wartime needs. Co. L. Beason urges citizens to comply, likening sacrifice to soldiers in combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
Co. L. Beason
Forty third annual commencement ready at college
The college faculty approved the commencement plan for the forty third annual event. Activities run from Saturday May 25 to Tuesday May 28 with a sermon by Dr C M Sheldon of Topeka and a Y M C A address by Hon Pat M Neff of Waco. Alumni meetings, a senior class play and diploma ceremonies with Gov W P Hobby presenting honors follow through May 28.
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Bissell Antion
Y. M
C. M. Sheldon
Topeka
Kans
Pat M. Neff
Waco
Alumni Association
Local farmer J. B. Dunn expands self farming and tenant gardens
J. B. Dunn, a leading planter in the region, plans to live at home and have his workers do the same. He reports about ten acres of wheat, 75 acres of oats, and a substantial corn acreage. His tenants also cultivate gardens to store food for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Dunn
Canning Demonstration Draws Large Courthouse Crowd
Miss Martha Gillespie held a first canning demonstration in the new courthouse kitchen on Saturday. A crowd exceeded the kitchen capacity as she demonstrated beans with plans for weekly Saturday sessions in the courtroom.
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Martha Gillespie
Tyler Sunk by U-boat Off French Coast
The American steamship Tyler of 3928 tons was torpedoed and sunk off the French coast. Eleven crew members drowned in the attack, with reports filed by Associated Press from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Associated Presa
New York
Very Light Criminal Docket in District Court Next Term
The May term of the district court opens next Monday with Judge H. S. Morehead presiding. The criminal docket is light, while civil cases are heavy due to last term delays from the Sapps case. Seventeen divorce suits and numerous civil matters await action, with a long jury panel drawn for May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
H. S. Morehead
W. C. Davis
T. C. Winn
Sapps
M. E. Weaver
E. R. Williams
Robert Armstrong
I. J. Derdén
L. M. Josey
Hattie Borden
Neta Ue'le Borden
J. S. Boyder
W. G. McNally
Magdalene Richey
R. T. Richey
Mattie Alsen
Offie Willams
Chas. Waclhie
M. C. Berger
First National Bank of Bryan
Commercial Fire Insurance Co
First National Bank of ™R
Security Insurance Co. of
New Haven
Poly
Ella Clas
J. Webb Howell
C. G. Carson
R. W. Howell
J. A. Cunningham
H. C.ieGee
H. H. Newton
C M. Risinger
John Ellis
L. Buchanan
George Ellis, Jr
Albert Jayne
R. J. Vitopil
A. J. Wallan
J. J. Kay
J. W. Beard
R. P. Park
W. C. Andrews
R. R. Ball
W. W. Weaver
A Cc. Williams
W. G. Conaway
Fos. Suber
W. L. Vancy
Elmer Dodson
I M. Cook
S. S. Rosier
R. L. Brorgden
Elwin Carroll
E. B. Elliott
Smithville Man Seeks Stevedores for Overseas Service
H W Lewis federal state director of the U S public service reserve in Smithville Texas asks for men ages eighteen to forty to join stevedore regiments for overseas service. Induction or enlistment immediate with army pay and allowances. Quota for Texas is eighty with preference for husky workers regardless of race. Applicants should send age height weight and any disabilities plus two letters of reference to Mr Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Tex
H. W. Lewis
U. S. Public Service Reserve
Texas
Quartzmaster’s Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Lewis
Half Million U S Troops Sent to France
Secretary Baker announced that more than 500000 American soldiers have been dispatched to France, surpassing his January forecast. Jeff Davis from Caldwell and W H and John Peyton of Benchley were seen in town this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Baker
Congress
Jeff Davis
Caldwell
W. H. and
John Peyton
Benchley
California Syrup of Figs Adopts Gentle Child Health Claim
An old fashioned medical advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for a child’s stomach and bowel issues. It claims that a small dose cleanses the bowels, cures feverishness and stomach aches, and restores playfulness. The copy warns to buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company and to check the label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Patriotism and profit in food production debate
A letter to the Daily Eagle argues that producing food for soldiers and allies is the main goal, not profits. It discusses efficiency in livestock feeding, nourishment value, and urges action over talk, praising certain farmers while urging better practice during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily Eagle
Chicago
Benson
Beason
K. W. Kazmeier
United States
First War Currency Reserve Bank Notes Approved
Washington May 7 The first war currency reserve bank notes in one and two dollar denominations were approved today and will appear about July fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Tidewater Defeats German Sub in March Sea Duel
The American steamer Tidewater fought a German submarine on March 17 and defeated it, likely sinking the U-boat, according to a Navy Department report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Tidewater
Navy Department
Canning Club Girls to Feed the Troops
Texas 7 000 canning club girls asked to supply one jar monthly through September for Sammies on transports to France. Each girl to label containers to add a personal touch, aiming to provide breakfast preserves for 14 000 men per month and reach full participation.
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Navy League
T. O. Walton
Laura F. Neale
Canning Club
Texas
France
Belgian Colors Flaunted by Red Cart Polish Seller
A coal-black Belgian Congo citizen, dressed in red and pushing a yellow cart, hawks shoe polish on Brussels boulevards per Libre Belgique. Belgians buy eagerly, drawn to the living flag before possible German crackdown on the color display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Belgian Congo
Brussels
Libre Belgique
Sugar Use Certificate Requirement From Federal Food Administration
Effective May 15 manufacturers using any sugar must present a signed certificate to a wholesaler or retailer. They must report to the nearest administrator on current sugar usage, usage since November 1917, and the purposes for which sugar is used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Food Administration
Abandon Orchestra Dissolves in St Louis War Effort
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announces disbandment after a May 8 meeting of the executive board due to sacrifices needed for the war effort. Several contributors attended the session, and the decision ends the ensemble's activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abandon Orchestra
Associated Presa
St. Louis
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Out Malaria
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system. It is offered for adults and children as a true tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Registrants Sought for Camp May 20 Excluding Three States
General Crowder issued requisitions for 4060 specially qualified registrants to head to camp May 20. He sent orders to all states except Arizona Delaware and Vermont.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marshall General Crowder
Arizona
Delaware
Vermont
Red Cross meeting ends with broken farm machine incident
Harvey May 8 report notes a Red Cross gathering of about a dozen women and five sewing machines finishing a bolt of cloth. Mrs Davidson’s machine was damaged after a buggy mishap and a horse caused chaos on a washout road. Gardens thrive and crops look promising despite heavy rain. Major Davidson in France writes of rain halting flying but aiding farmers and allies. Gardens yield peas beans and turnips. canning begins.
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Davidson
France
Jones’ Lake
Norma
Local Happenings In Tabor May Wartime furlough and school events
Rain delays farm work as crops look promising. High school pupils enjoyed a Friday night at the Wilcox home with cake and cream. Commencement sermon set for Sunday at the high school, with graduation Monday night May 13. Jessie Huggekins returns home from naval training on a 90 day furlough. Pearl Fullerton Selvin Howard and Raymond Hroach visit Lyons relatives over weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Training Station
Pearl Fullerton
Selvin Howard
Raymond Hroach
Lyons
Hartsfield Health Trip Ends In Marlin Visit
Mr and Mrs Charlie A Hartsfield returned from Marlin after three weeks for Mr Hartsfield health. Rufus Meads of Bryan was visiting Steep Hollow with other readable fragments of the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie A. Hartsfield
Marlin
Feeding and Breeding Station Demonstrates Soil Uplift in Brazos County
The feeding and breeding station near college showcases improved upland soil through scientific methods. Visitors see corn and crops thriving, a 300 strong Duroc Jersey herd, a 2400 egg incubator expanding to 6000 capacity, and ongoing cotton breeding while stressing thrift as a rural prosperity policy for Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Bryan
Brazos County
Bruno
Bb. Youngblood
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs. W. P. Bullock and daughters visited Mr. and Mrs. Jne Riley in Pallance over the weekend. A patriotic program is set for Friday May 1th per last week’s notice. Mrs. L. A. Cloud of Bryan is visiting her daughter Mrs. C. F. Bullock. Katy Hall is in Bryan visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Esker Martin were summoned to Bryan Sunday due to the illness of Mrs. Martin’s grandmother, Mrs. Bond.
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Ing
Will Foster
W. P. Bullock
Myrtle
Gladys
Jne Riley
Pallance
L. A. Cloud
Bryan
C. F. Bullock
Katy Hall
Esker Martin
Mrs. Martin
Mrs. Bond
Edge May Day notes and local service efforts
The piece reports clear skies after rain and active farming with Irish potatoes ready for market. It praises Red Cross workers for finishing over eighty garments in six to seven weeks and notes three local men left for San Antonio to join the colors. It urges liberty bond support and a 150 attendance at Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge
Red Cross
San Antonio
Man credits Tanlac relief after seven years of ill health
Samuel L. Rainey of El Paso Texas says he was unable to work for seven years due to a chain of ailments including stomach trouble nerves and severe pain. After taking Tanlac he reports weight gain improved appetite and better sleep and believes his health will continue to improve with the medicine sold in several Texas towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Rainey
East Texas Street
el Paso
Tex
Tanlac
Bryan
N. A. Stewart
Wellborn
J. P. Royder
Edge
Moore & Payne
Allenfarm
Terrell Brothers
Tabor
J. K. Presnal
Ady
Announcement of Democratic primary candidates for Sixth District
The Eagle lists announced candidates for Congress in the Sixth District subject to the July 27 1918 Democratic Primary. Rufus Hardy of Corsicana Texas and E A Decherd of Franklin Texas are named as contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Congress
Rufus Hardy
Corsicana
Texas
E. A. Decherd
Franklin
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Health
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel. It claims calomel salivates and upsets the stomach, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver without sickness and leaves users feeling bright and ready for work or play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
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Corns
Lawrence & Co
MHH
James
BE. J. Jenkins
GALL
Castoria
Rainey
R. L. Williford
Fairfield
Oscar Davis
Grimes County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Oo. S. Lattimore
Robertson County
Leonard E. 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
J. M. Atkins
E. D. Carll
John Sabo
George P. Edge
Charles Distefano
For Justice of Peace
Cc. L. McCoy
Cc. A Buchanan
W. G. Reynolds
Ian
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