County Men Express Views On Good Roads At Bryan Club Meeting
A large turnout at the Commercial Club directors meeting in Bryan discussed a county wide good roads plan. Residents urged hiring an engineer to prepare a concrete, voter ready estimate showing roads, construction, materials and costs for a county bond vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazgs County
Commercial Club
Wallace
Hghway
Major McInnis
Doane
Jordan T. Lawler
Bryan
L. L. McInnis
Highway Committee
Commissioners Court
M. E. Wallace
Judge Malone
Allen Academy
Allens
Jim Edge
Judge Maloney
Eberstadt
Hobby
Snow Liniment Fights Neuralgia Across Painful Areas
Ballard's Snow Liniment is advertised as a puissant remedy that penetrates flesh to relieve neuralgia of the face, shoulder, hands, or feet. Rubbed in at the pain site it promises relief and restoration of normal condition. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
Freezone Eliminates Corn Pain Says Cincinnati Authority
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone for corns and calluses claiming painless relief. A drop on tender corn stops soreness and loosens the kernel for easy removal. A quarter-ounce bottle costs little and should not irritate surrounding skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
California 1919 Adv
A compact note references a key day on Thursday November 12 highlighting California related 1919 advertisement activity. The fragment points to a historic ad context without full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Local Elks Co-operate With National Council On Veteran Vocational Education
The United States government, with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, launches a vocational education program for disabled soldiers sailors and marines at no cost. Over 500 vocations and almost 800 educational institutions are available nationwide with books tuition living allowances for dependents. Private agencies are enlisted to handle cases pending before the war risk insurance board and others outside the law’s provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Act of Congress
War Risk Insurance Board
National Elks War Relief Commission
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States
Congress
Pennsylvania
National Baseball League
Tener
Anson
Chicago
Tener Heads Elks War Relief Plan For Disabled Soldiers
John K Tener former Pennsylvania governor and Elks leader directs the Elks War Relief Commission in cooperation with the Federal Board for Vocational Education to train disabled servicemen. Local Soldiers Friend Committee members Jordan Lawler Frank Webb Jr. and George Adams urge every injured veteran in the district to seek free vocational education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks’ War Relief Commission
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
Elks Lodge
Soldiers Friend Committee
Home Service Section
American Red Cross
Bryan Lodge of Elks
Jordan T. Lawler
Frank Webb, Jr
George Adams
Parks & Co. to Erect Three Story Brick Showroom
Work has begun on a new 50 by 115 foot brick addition to E. F. Parks & Co. The building will rise three stories with the first two floors for warehouse and storage and the top floor as a show and display room for fine furniture. The project adds 17 250 square feet of floor space. T. B. Hubbard received the contract and occupancy is planned within 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Parks Co. Furniture and Vehicle Establishment
E. F. Parks & Co
Bryan and
Brazos County
South
Bryan
Texas
T. B. Hubbard
Oklahoma and Texas Boys Assigned For Home
Washington May 15 practically the entire South Texas and Oklahoma division was included in the units announced by the war department today as assigned to an early convoy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South Texas and Oklahoma
War Department
California Syrup of Figs promoted for child laxative relief
A common ad describes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It emphasizes use when a child shows a coated tongue or symptoms like feverishness, stomach upset, or constipation. The copy warns against counterfeits and urges buying the genuine product from the California Syrup of Figs Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Vig Syrup Company
Adv
Merwin Outlines State Cannery Plan at Huntsville
C Merwin of the A and M College extension service describes plans for a state penitentiary cannery to supply all branches with canned vegetables and meats. The Huntsville plant, 50 by 24 feet with 50 by 12 gallery and 24 by 36 store, will run 1600 one gallon cans daily and uses modern canning equipment. 70 acres at Huntsville farm are planted with tomatoes beans peas and spinach to supply the plant with vegetables and cattle will be used for meat and a manager will oversee operations with a extension service representative to train him in about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penitentiary Commission
C. Merwin
Extension Service
M. College
Huntsville
Prison Commission
Weather warms as crops thrive and travelers visit Edge
The sun returns and farmers harvest hay as corn shows silk and tassels. Dewberries abound and pies are shared. Burton Elliott of Normangee visited Edge Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Scott of Bryan visited relatives here Sunday. Rev. Bullock preached Sunday services at 11 am and 4 pm. A prohibition vote occurred Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Elliott
Normangee
A. H. Scott
Bryan
Rev. Bullock
Prohibition
H. C. Beard
Rainy Week Keeps Farmers Working In Tabor
Heavy showers persist in Tabor slowing crop progress while locals share news of visitors from Wartrace Tennessee and Canton. Choir practice at the high school greets the community with a talk by Mr Beason and a noon meal under the trees before a Sunday sermon. The welfare club plans a Friday meeting as Marvin Thompson and Laura Broach visit Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Ralph Holden
Ethel
Wartrace
Tennessee
Zelma Parker
Canton
C. L. Benson
M. College
Cottonwood
Mr. Beason
Benson
Storey
Welfare Club
Marvin Thompson
Laura Broach
Lilac Jones
Bryan
Quinine Tonic Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine Promoted
The advert touts Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine as a superior tonic with laxative effects that does not ease nervousness or head ringing. It urges readers to note the full product name and seek the signature of HK W GROVE on the packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
Regulate Bowels and Liver Aid Promoted by Local Stores
An advertisement touts HERBINE as an admirable bowel regulator that aids the liver and stomach and restores strength. It is sold at Jenkins' Drug Store and M. U. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. U. James
Sheriff Sale Notice in Brazos County Texas 1919
By order of sale issued April 17 1919 in case No 7724 First National Bank of Bryan vs Wesley Robinson and Mattie Robinson the Brazos County sheriff will sell June 2 1919 before the Brazos County courthouse Bryan Texas for cash the property described as Block 4 in Bryans Addition to the City of Bryan conveyed to Edith Dunlap March 3 1919 by John McCorquodale to satisfy a $747 judgment plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Brazos County
First National Bank of
Bryan
Texas
Wesley Robinson
Mattie Robinson
Court House
Towit
Edith Dunlap
John McCorquodale
First National Bank
A. D
L. E. Morehead
Calotabs Promoted as Nausealess Flu Preventive
An old advertise for Calotabs boasted a nausea free calomel tablet to prevent influenza and pneumonia. It claimed one tab at bedtime cleared the cold by morning with no stomach upset and a hearty appetite, sold by druggists for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee if not delight.
Pure Bred Stallions for Service at A. and M. College
The Animal Husbandry Department at A. and M. College College Station Texas offers seven stallions for public service with reasonable fees and guaranteed living foals. Three Percherons two Standard Breds one Morgan and one American Saddle Horse are listed with detailed descriptions and show records. For more information call 36 College or write to the Animal Husbandry Department College Station Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Arab
Flowerdale
Robby Burns
Morgan
Pat Murphy
College
Animal Husbandry Department
College Station
Texas
Sheriff Sale Notice in Brazos County Texas 1919
Legal notice of a county sheriff sale of 32 acres out of James Curtis survey Brazos County to satisfy judgments totaling 219... to Joe Groginski and Mamie Lipscomb against Walter Hays and Ida Donley. Sale dated May 5 1919 under deed references and bounds in Brazos County records.
Herbine Promotes Regular Bowel Movements and Digestive Health
Irregular bowel movements lead to chronic constipation and a constipated habit fills the system with impurities. Herbine is a great bowel regulator. It purifies the system, vitalizes the blood and puts the digestive organs in fine vigorous condition. Sold by Jen kin's Drug Store and M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
Presbyterians Adopt Sunday Newspaper Protests and Nations League
The 11th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA approved resolutions endorsing the League of Nations and condemning Sunday newspapers. The body urged members not to subscribe read or advertise in them. They denied federation with all Presbyterian bodies but invited the southern Presbyterians to unite and sent the message to New Orleans. Other resolutions denounced Sunday games travel and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
League of Nations
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Reformed Churches
America
New Orleans
Presbyterian Church South
General Assembly
Texas Boys Sail With 143rd Infantry to Brest
The 143rd Infantry of the 86th Division with Texas and Oklahoma units embarked today on the transport ship Fins land bound for Brest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Hundred and Forty-Third Infantry
86Th Division
Texas
Oklahoma
Borozone marketed as ideal antiseptic healing agent
Surgeons emphasize prompt antiseptic treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. Borozone is promoted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for use on people and animals. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
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Highway Committe
R. L. Buchanan
Steep Hollow
T. W. Beard
Edge
Malaney
J. C. Cloud
Reliance
E. A. Peters
Harvey
H. H. Williamson
Grimes
Madison
Austin
Iola
Maloney
Th County
Fletcher Pool
Millican
J. A. Sabo
Kurten
Chas. DeStefeno
Steele’s
C. A. Buchanan
Gouoder
Steele
Ueceives
Cincinnati Authority
ELKS
National Council
EAGLE
Parks & CO
Sixty-Sixth
Wilson
Frank J. Hartigan
House of Representatives
Mr. Wilson
Castor
eTerre
Tue Gewraun Gompant
New York
Gastoria
the Centaur Company
Merwin
State OF Texas
County of Brazos
A. and
Percherons
Westside Certain
Mirabeau
Fort Worth
Petain
James Curtis
Dennis Ballard
Walter Hays
Ida Donley
L. BE. Morehead
Kate Marquis
Middleburg, Logan Co
Ohio
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