Antisubmarine Plans Submitted Amid Navy Efforts
Washington reports the Navy Consulting Board foresees progress against the submarine menace with promising devices under trial. Secretary Daniels backs American ingenuity while avoiding specifics. A board chairman says substantial progress is being made, and new warship designs suggest enhanced defenses against torpedoes.
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Washington
Navy Consulting Board
New York
W. L. Saunders
Navy Department
Daniels
Associated Press
Lawrence Addicks
Elizabeth
N. J
Special Naval Problems Committee
Consulting Board
Saunders
Naval Consulting Board
Department
Bids Opened for Supplying State Purchases
Austin Texas May 4 Bids for contracts totaling about 1 750 000 for various merchandise and commodities for the state’s eleemosynary and educational institutions were opened by State Purchasing Agent George Leavy in the governor and comptroller’s presence. The action marks an early bid opening to curb rising food costs. Contracts cover the year starting September 1 1917. The state expects to spend about a quarter million dollars more than last year with bids largely from Texas merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
George Leavy
J. Leavy
Torpid liver relief advertised by HIERGINE remedy
Advertisement claims dizziness vertigo and bilious symptoms stem from a torpid liver. HIERGINE is pitched as a powerful liver stimulant with a dose or two curing bilious symptoms. Price 60c. Sold by M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Death of William C Lyall in El Paso and burial plan
William Cecil Lyall of El Paso died at 6 45 am. Ernest Moore, a brother in law, left to escort the remains to Bryan for interment. He was 30, son of Mrs Marian Lyall, and leaves four sisters Miss Phyllis Lyall Mrs Ernest Moore Annie Lyall of Shreveport Mrs J L Ivy of Portland and a brother Bert of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Lyall
William Cecil Lyall
el Paso
Ernest Moore
Bryan
Marian Lyall
Phyllis Lyall
Annie Lyall
Shreveport
J. L. Ivy
Portland
Oregon
Bert
Tax collections in Brazos County report shows delinquents
County Collector McCullough tabulates totals from his annual report to be presented to the county commissioners. The report will then go to state officials in Austin. Delinquent items are heavy in the state and county general funds due to railroads contesting intangible property assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
Austin
Cullough
International
Great Northern
Courthouse Overhaul Urged by County Judge
County Judge Maloney pushes a full survey to evaluate costs for restoring and beautifying the courthouse and grounds. He plans gravel roads flower beds trees and a park like square while detailing long neglected interior repairs and modernization including heating plumbing and jury facilities.
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Maloney
State Tax Collections and Delinquent Totals for 1916
Summary of Brazos county tax rolls for 1916 showing total collections of 57 247 61 with net state taxes 38 685 7 remittances to state treasurer and delinquents, commissions and fees 18 561 86. Railroads through Brazos county show no portion of state tax paid. District Schools and Levee District No 1 figures included with remittances and delinquency charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Weno
Ohisk
Chase
Co. Treas
County Collections General Fund
Cee Ees Eeeeresas
New York Aviators Die In 2000 Foot Fall
Hempstead May 7. Peter Merrit and John Stendorf, privates in the newly organized aviation training corps, were killed in a two thousand feet fall today. Both men were residents of New York State.
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Hempstead
Peter Merrit
John Stendorf
New York State
Aviation Training Corps
Prices for produce and poultry in Mexia
New potatoes sold for six dollars per bushel and spring chickens about pigeon size brought fifty cents each, reported from Mexia Texas on May 7.
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Mexia
Tex
Glad to Learn of It Cough Remedy Note
A reader from Augusta Georgia endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for lingering coughs after influenza. The letter praises the product saying it helps a man recover and mentions availability from M H James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grippe
Smith
12Th St
Augusta
Foley
M. H. James
Roosevelt unable to address Texas Legislature due to engagements
Theodore Roosevelt wired the Texas legislature from Austin on May 5 to say he regrets being unable to address them. He stated he desires as many Texas men as possible in his division and urged support for recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Theodore Roosevelt
Cotton Seed Flour Buns To Be Served At Houston Dinner
Allison flour, made from cotton seed, will be served at the Chamber of Commerce annual home products dinner on May 15. The flour, produced by the Bahmgarten process and manufactured by Schulenberg oil mill, is touted as a nutritious meat substitute and a potential aid to wartime food supply.
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Houston
Allison
Chamber of Commerce
Bahmgarten
Schulenberg Oil Mill
Frapps
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas Bread Company
Balm for wounds and galls advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment
Barbed wire cuts ragged wounds and harness galls heal quickly with Ballard's Snow Liniment. The product is described as healing and antiseptic and sold by M. H. James in 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle pricing.
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Ballard
M. H. James
Chautauqua Opens on Court House Lawn
Ireland led the Chautauqua procession. The event opened this afternoon in a weather proof tent on the courthouse lawn under the Bryan Woman's club. Manager Wilson introduced the program as six Killarney girls performed songs recited and played to warm applause from a large crowd.
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Ireland
Bryan Woman's Club
Chautauqua
Wilson
Killarney
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Ends Here
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a form to Foley Co at 2805 Sheffield Ave Chicago Illinois for a trial package including Foley Honey and Tar Compounds Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold by M H James.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
M. H. James
Brazos County Sheriff Sale Of Wagner Property 1917
The State of Texas Brazos County sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in June 1917 at the Brazos county courthouse Bryan Texas the property of A J Wagner and Lillian R Wagner Lots 4 5 and north half of Lot 3 Block 118 in Bryan to satisfy a judgment of 338 82 dollars plus costs in favor of T B Hubbard. The sale is by execution issued May 7 1917 by the Brazos County District Court.
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State of Texas
County of
Brazos
District Court of
Brazos County
A. D
T. B. Hubbard
A. J Wagner
Lillian R. Wagner
Bryan
Texas
A. J. Wagner
District Court
Sheriff Sale in Brazos County 1917 Auction Notice
A 1917 Brazos County sheriff sale under an order in T. B. Hubbard versus A. J. Wagner and Lillian R. Wagner, No. 7494, offers Lots 4 and 5 and the north half of Lot 3 in block 118 in Bryan, with improvements, selling for cash to satisfy a $38,888.25 judgment plus costs. Sale directed by the district court and sheriff, dated May Sunday.
Harvey May Ceremonies And Commencement Plan
On May 6 Rev Newsom of Tuten preached a commencement sermon for a seven member graduating class. They will graduate May 11 with an afternoonprimary program at 2 30 p.m. and closing exercises at 8 00 p.m. Crowds left early due to rain from 11 30 p.m. to night. Crops improved after last Sunday's rain despite a cold snap. George Davidson returned on his motorcycle from a month visiting Wharton Eagle Lake Houston and other towns meeting friends and relatives. He was joined in Houston by Mr Edwards of the U S Army en route to Dallas for station.
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Newsom
Tuten
George Davidson
Wharton
Eagle Lake
Houston
Mr. Edwards
United States Army
Dallas
Maiming case linked to home invasion leads to bond
Charles Sanders was beaten and dragged from his home during a late week incident. One eye required removal and he was operated on at Bryan hospital. the case against L Stephans, charged with maiming, was set for a new examining trial after Sanders’s injuries.
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Charles Sanders
Bryan Hospital
L. E. Morehead
Justice of the Peace
L. Stephans
Sanders
Wellborn School Notes and Local Happenings
A weekly update from Wellborn mentions light rain and cold weather. J P Royder buys a new car while Miss Jessie Baker returns to school after her father's death in Navasota. Laura Eidson returns from Waller where she taught successfully and is invited back. Mrs W E Graham is ill. School closes May 18 with anticipated grade programs. Tom Johnson visits from Hearne and KE Gandy visited Steep Hollow.
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J. P. Royder
Jessie Baker
Navasota
Laura Eidson
Waller
Laura
W. E. Graham
Tom Johnson
Hearne
Gandy
Steep Hollow
Sheriff Sale Notice in Brazos County Texas 1917
By execution for costs issued April 27 1917 in A J Wagner vs City of Bryan district court Brazos County I will sell the north half of Lot 3 118 in Bryan Texas at public auction for cash on Tuesday June 5 1917 before the courthouse door Brazos County. Property levied on to satisfy a $33 80 judgment in favor of court officers for costs. T C Nunn Sheriff Brazos Co Texas.
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State of Texas
County of
Brazos
District Court
Brazos County
A. J. Wagner
City of
Bryan
Texas
Sallow complexions linked to torpid liver line
Advertisement notes that a torpid liver causes a sallow complexion and promotes Herb ine as a purifier for the liver and bowels to restore healthy color. price 50 cents and sold by M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
To Buy Pig and Sell Pups by Mrs C Davidson Bryan Tex
Mrs C Davidson of Bryan Texas on route 3 advertises buying a pig and selling half breed pups at very cheap prices. The mother is a full blood pointer, good hunter and ratter.
Local Chautauqua Notes and Visiting Residents
Locals and visitors share Chautauqua happenings and social visits. D K McManus and wife and B Murphries of Thomaston attended on Sunday. At the Hotel Bryan C J Wilson local manager for the Chautauqua is to stay a week. Various residents from Austin Dallas Waco Oklahoma and Kansas travel through or visit, with local shopping and college events noted.
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Young Peoples Missionary Ciety
Methodist Church
Chautauqua
D. K. McManus
B. Murphries
Thomaston
Iki
Bryan
Conn Gibbs
Austin Tl
University
I. Gibbs
W. Bairman
Fr Fairman
Waco
Chas. H. Rodheck
Dallas
BE. L. Myers
Estelle
Bry
Myers
T. P. Martin
St. Hollow
W. J. Fesparman
Jim
Robert
Arkansa
Lock family reunion amid fine weather near Bryan
The Lock family held its annual outdoor reunion on the Bryan and Wheeler Road about six miles from Bryan. Despite one member missing at college, the gathering was a success and farmers hope for rain to ensure a bountiful crop. The girls canning club reports hopeful tomato prospects though dry weather slowed plant growth.
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Lock
Bryan and
Wheeloc
Bryan
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Healing
In medicine there is no remedy faster at repairing flesh than Ballard's Snow Liniment. It heals cuts wounds sprains burns and rheumatism with penetrating power. Sold by M. H. James at 25e 50c and $1.00 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Ballard
Knights of Columbus Texas State Convention Opens in Texarkana
Hundreds of delegates and visitors arrive for the Texas state convention of the Knights of Columbus in Texarkana. The gathering continues through tomorrow and will include prominent church dignitaries from other states.
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Texarkana
Ark
Texas
The
Knights of Columbus
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Automobile Register
W. T. James
Bryan, Chevrolet
Grazos County
Teddy
Court House Lawn
Sheriff's
Wellborn
T. C. Nunn
Sheriff Brazos Co
R. B. Adams
Altha Todd
J. R. Slaughter
Reliance
J. R. Presnal
Tabor
Frank Hanbelt
Bredham
O. Montgomery
Clemville
Hensarling Meni Company
W. R. Adams
Orange
Clara Wharton
Yates Center
Kan
Villa Maria
J. M. Kenny
Colege
Oaly Dry Goods Co
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