Italy-America Day Honors May 24 With Flags and Remembrance
On the third anniversary of Italy joining the war, readers are urged to wear red white and green and display Italy’s colors. The Eagle notes Italy’s neutral exit and cooperation with Allied forces helped repulse the German advance. Americans of Italian birth urged to write to Italy and express gratitude for sacrifices in the Alps and on the southern front.
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Eagle
Italy
Foch
Joffre
Marne
Alps
Adriatic
Mediterranean
America
Proclaiming May 30 as Day of Fasting and Prayer
President Wilson proclaims May 30 as a day of public humiliation prayer and fasting calling Americans to assemble in worship and homes to seek divine aid for victory in war and a just lasting peace, signed May 11 1918 in Washington District of Columbia with Secretary Lansing.
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Congress of the
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
District of Columbia
Robert Lansing
Exemption Board Announces White Draft Call May 24
The local exemption board plans call No. 283 for white men to report May 24, excluding farmers pardon to tend crops. Class 1 drafted men listed include H J Byer Frank Conrad Lawrence Conway C H W Burroughs Arlie Hicks Jordan Lewis Nick Deako Edwin G Jenkins Emil Byer Carroll Harris Will Lawless Harry Estill Willie Brecksmith Neil Holmes Robert Holliday Frank Cizek Wm Holliday Fridad Macias Jr Jesus Medrona Stash Kochanchcz Juan Lemmon Marcus Holleman Wm Opersteiy Geo Pugh Stiney Boreskie Anto Fridad Gus Pla gens Ray Nunn Eucedro Cibcero Ed Harron Juan Martinez Lige Adkins John Homola John Davis Edgar Bullock Sam Luther Jr Louis Kehlenbrink Joe Stec Sy Dement Volney Cox Otto Lockstedt Wade Jones Gabriel Lanicek Addie Lipscomb John Chesak Louis Holliday Thos Daly Flin Jordan Mat Bethel Stina Stec Joe Barneett, countywide with farmers excused temporarily to tend crops.
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H. J. Byer
Frank Conrad
Lawrence R. Conway
C. H. W. Burroughs
Arlie O. Hicks
Jordan H. Lewis
Nick Deako
Edwin G. Jenkins
Emil Byer
Carroll J. Harris
Will H. Lawless
Harry S. Estill
Willie Brecksmith
Neil S. Holmes
Robert L. Holliday
Frank Cizek
Wm. P. Holliday
Fridad Macias, Jr
Jesus Medrona
Stash J. Kochanchcz
Juan Lemmon
Marcus P. Holleman
Wm. P. Opersteiy
Geo. A. Pugh
Stiney Boreskie
Anto Fridad
Gus E. Plagens
Ray W. Nunn
Eucedro
Flin Jordan
Mat S. Bethel
Stina Stec
Joe R. Barneett
California Syrup of Figs Ad for Children Health
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to children with signs of constipation. It claims the remedy cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without gripping and promises a well playful child after use. Full directions and maker warnings are printed on each bottle.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Grove's Tasteless Malaria Tonic Drives Out Disease
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Child Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children. 60
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Grove
District Court actions update judge H S Morehead
State vs R H Harrison pleaded guilty to unlawful carrying a pistol fined 100 dollars. State vs Fred Jenkins pleaded guilty embezzlement fined 1 dollar and one hour in jail. Elmo Weedon aggravated assault found not guilty of that charge and pled guilty to simple assault fined 5 dollars. Divorce actions granted: W H Burroughs vs Winnie G Burroughs Lurline Brown vs Elton Brown on cruel treatment and maiden name restored and Lizzie Sailes vs Ervin Sailes abandonment. Other civil and title cases noted with adjustments and terms set.
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R. H. Harrison
Fred Jenkins
Elmo Weedon
W. H. Burroughs
Winnie G. Burroughs
Lurline Brown
Elton Brown
Lurline Houston
Lizzie Sailes
Ervin Sailes
E. F. Parks & Co
S. S. Clay
Beck Grant Co
First National Bank of Navasota
Albert Elbrich
Frank Wiensell
Higgs
Mary
Elbert
E. L. Dyer
S. H. Dunlap
Geo. D. Tucker
Winfred McCorquodale
W. S. Barron
Mrs Sarah Bond Dead In City Home Funeral Held
Mrs Sarah Bond died during the night at her northeastern city home. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 30 with interment in Kiver cemetery. Born in Mississippi May 5 1842, she had long resided here and leaves grown sons farming in the county. her husband is deceased.
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Daily Eagle
Sarah Bond
Kiver
Roosevelt Confirms Archie Roosevelt Bull Moose Status
Captain Fred Greer, son of City Manager Greer, writes his father that he spoke with Captain Archie Roosevelt who was recently wounded in the arm and still in the hospital. Greer says Roosevelt is a fullfledged bull moose, all right.
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Daily
Magic
Fred Greer
Greer
Archie Roosevelt
Roosevelt
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Endorsed for Tonic and Laxative Help
An advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects. It claims no nervousness or aging of the head and urges recognition of the signature HE. W. GROVE 3c.
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HE. W. Grove
Railroad Unification Favored at College Not at Bryan
A commission led by E G Goforth for International and Great Northern and E C Costello for Houston and Texas Central found no net benefit to unifying railroad business at Bryan due to increased track work and operational costs. They noted College, with adjacent depots, could consolidate under one agent, but Navasota already consolidated due to favorable physical conditions.
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E. G. Goforth
International
Great Northern
E. C. Costello
Houston and
Texas Central
Bryan
Houston
United States
Navasota
Patriotism Lectures Slated at A and M Summer School
National Security League assigns two prominent speakers to Texas A and M College summer session to teach patriotism in public schools as a war measure. Dr J O Morgan says lectures will fit teachers and all summer students, June 3 to July. Dr J Adams Puffer to speak July 3 5 on Vocational Guidance of Youth.
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Texas
National Security League
M. College
J. O. Morgan
J. Adams Puffer
Berlin
Mass
H. T. Mussellman
Texas School Journal
Morgan
Call for Negroes Within Three Weeks
Information from the adjutant general’s office via the local exemption board resets the draft call this month. A total of 84 men are to be called, with 36 specified as negroes to be called within the next three weeks. General Crowder has given absolute assurance the negroes will be used within that period.
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Daily Eagle
Adjutant General
Crowder
Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
J M Wehrman and Miss Clara Kosarek Longino Hernandez and Julia T Hernandez L R Hopkins and Miss Mary Poss L B Wilson and Carrie Hargey obtain marriage licenses in the latest public records.
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J. M. Wehrman
Clara Kosarek
Longino Hernandez
Julia T. Hernandez
L. R. Hopkins
Mary Poss
L. B. Wilson
Carrie Hargey
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim
An advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine to stop cough and headache. It guarantees a refund if it fails and bears EH W Grove’s signature on each box.
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W. Grove
Dodson's Liver Tone: A Calomel Alternative
An advertisement warns against calomel as dangerous for the liver and bowels. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a vegetable, gentle remedy that starts the liver without causing salivation, promising steadier health and suitability for children.
Bryan 10 furnish labor to farmers for chopping cotton
Colonel Clarence Ousley led a Bryan Commercial Club discussion on farm labor and vagrancy laws, proposing a plan to supply cotton choppers. Red Cross speakers will canvass communities for labor needs and wages, while local businesses assess releasing workers. Judge Davis to preside at an afternoon meeting to balance farmer demand and town labor releases.
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Daily Eagle
Clarence Ousley
Bryan Commercial Club
Ousley
Red Cross
Doane
E. J. Fountain
J. Webb Howell
Webb
W. C. Davis
R. E. L. Knight
Court House
Bryan Women Seek Government Posts in Civil Service Drive
Secretary Cloud announces numerous applications for clerk positions as civilians are urged to fill government roles. Women, responding to a nationwide call, are entering at Washington, with over 60 job types available from stenography to chemists and library work. The drive aims to replace men drafted for service and sustain government efficiency during wartime.
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Cloud
Civil Board
Washington
Commission
Dominic Goss Dead at 73 in Brazos County
Dominic Goss aged 73 died at his country home Sunday evening after a long illness described as old age. Born in Italy, he was a farmer and resident of the Brazos county river country for about 27 years. He leaves a widow and all his children predeceased him. Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock with Father DeSimone of the Italian Catholic church and burial in the Catholic cemetery.
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Daily Eagle
Dominic Goss
Mr. Goss
Italy
United States
Brazos County
Burleson
Brazos
DeSimone
Death of a child in Coleview leads to funeral
The 18 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Amon C. Williams died Thursday evening at their Coleview home from pneumonia. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o clock with interment in Bethel cemetery.
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Daily Eagle
Amon C. Williams
Coleview
Bethel Cemetery
McGees Baby Elixir for Stomach and Bowels
An advertisement promotes McGees Baby Elixir as a corrective remedy for infant stomach and bowel disorders. It claims to ease digestion, sourness, vomiting, and diarrhea with cold pains. The product is described as pure and pleasant, priced at 25 and 50 cents per bottle and sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
Swine in Germany Drops Below Million Mark
Amsterdam May 18 The Associated Press reports Koelnische Zeitung notes Germany’s swine population has fallen to under 1,000,000 from 13,000,000 a year ago.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Germany
Koelnische Zeitung
Grove's Tasteless Tonic Ad Claims Broad Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. Price listed as 60 cents.
Texas farmers rally to grow more food crops report says
Extension service director Clarence Ousley reports widespread Texas farmer response to a government appeal for increased food and feed production without cutting cotton. He notes rising plantings except in the far west and urges conservation of fruits and vegetables, labor shifts to farms, and self sufficiency amid transport constraints. He will address Kansas bankers next.
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Texas
Clarence Ousley
A. and M. College
Extension Service
Far West
Mr. Ousley
Cotton Belt
United States
Hutchinson
Kan
Juneteenth Celebration Organizes Centennial Anniversary Plan
The colored citizens of Bryan and Brazos county formed an organization for their fiftieth third anniversary celebration to be held June 1. Elected were Dr. A E Thompson as chairman Fudd Scott secretary Jerry Simpson treasurer Mose Light manager W C King assistant manager and committee chairs Mose Light finance Thos Peterson arrangement Millie Brown basket J B Wilhite meats Aaron Thompson. A large barbecue is planned.
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Bryan
Brazos County
A. E. Thompson
Fudd Scott
Jerry Simpson
Mose Light
W. C. King
Thos Peterson
Millie Brown
J. B. Wilhite
Aaron Thompson
Miss Bernice Hanna Weds G C Benson in Illinois
Miss Bernice Hanna daughter of Mrs. J M Hanna of Bryan, married G C Benson in West Frankford Illinois on May 15. Benson had just received a call to report for army service May 25. Hanna taught at Parker school for three years and may return to Bryan if Benson is accepted for the army.
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Bernice Hanna
Daily Eagle News
Bryan
G. C. Benson
West Frankford
Ill
Hanna
J. M. Hanna
Illinois
Miss Hanna
Benson
Parker School
Army
Purifying Herb for Torpid Liver Sold Locally
Sallow complexion is due to a tor pid liver. HERBINE purifies and strengthens the liver and bowels and restores the rosy bloom of health to the cheek. Price 60c. Sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
Nunn Market Sold to New Owner in Bryan Street Move
John Nunn sold his meat market to John Boriskie. The business operated at the Bryan street end of the First National Bank building and, after a fire, relocated to the Allen Smith building further north on Main Street.
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Nunn
John Nunn
John Boriskie
First National Bank
Bryan Street
Allen Smith
Main
Lemon Juice Beauty Lotion From Orchard White Ady
The juice of two fresh lemons strained into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white yields a quarter pint lemon skin beautifier. Strain through fine cloth to remove pulp and keep for months. It bleaches freckles sallowness and tan, softens and whitens skin. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands. Ady.
Texas Extends Wheatless Period Until Next Harvest
The Texas wheatless period is extended from June 1 to the next harvest due to acute wheat shortages. U S Food Administrator Hoover suggested continuation. Peden replied Texas will maintain wheatless observance, with district and county admins to explain the situation. Southwestern mills will be told to ship no flour into Texas to prevent intrastate surplus.
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Texas
U. S
Hoover
Peden
Southwestern Milling Division
Training for Women in Special War Work
Detroit May 20 The University of Michigan leads in creating training for women in drafting tracing inspection and testing of materials Schools nationwide urged to follow with short term programs The push emerged from a joint session of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Detroit Engineering Society Employers urged to influence universities colleges and technical schools to develop and place skilled women workers ready to serve their country
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Associated Press
Detroit
University of Michigan
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Detroit Engineering Society
Liver Torpor Treated With Herbine Stimulant
Dizziness vertigo sallow complexion and flatulence accompany a torpid liver. A dose or two of HERBINE will clear bilious symptoms. It is marketed as a powerful liver stimulant. Price 60c. Sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
James Cannon Jr Elected Bishop at General Conference
Rev. James Cannon Jr of the Virginia conference was elected bishop at the Methodist Episcopal Church South general conference held in Atlanta on May 16. His selection followed the decline of Rev. F. N. Parker of the Louisiana conference.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
James Cannon, Jr
Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Cannon
F. N. Parker
Johnson of Hall Out for Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Senator W A Johnson of Hall county, a lieutenant governor candidate opposing Ferguson ally Moore, tours Texas by jitney seeking votes. He claims Ferguson votes shift across counties while recounting his role in investigating Governor Ferguson and recounts a dramatic confrontation with a gunman allied to Ferguson.
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Johnson
Hall
Texas
Bryan
W. A. Johnson
Hall County
Moore
Ferguson
Robertson County
Borozone Antiseptic Ad Urges Quick Wound Care
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZONE is marketed as the ideal healing agent for man or beast, available in 25¢ 60¢ 1.00 and 1.50 prices from M. H. James.
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M. H. James
Cactus as Chick Feed Spurs Texan Poultry Recovery
The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station at Texas A and M reports curtailment of chicken production due to high feed costs is being alleviated. By growing spineless cactus they supply nutritious food for flocks, enabling refined chicken and egg production as pests disease and insects are controlled with disinfectants.
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Texas
Texas Agricultural Experiment — Station
Txas A and M
Call for Two Men to Fort Sam Houston May 29
The local exemption board has received call No. 564 for two white men to report to Fort Sam Houston on May 29.
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Fort Sam Houston
LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN Marketed By Paris Medicine Co
An advertisement promotes a 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a liquid digestive laxative for indigestion constipation and biliousness. The product is made and recommended by Paris Medicine Co., makers of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic.
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Paris Medicine Co
Grove
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Peruna Co
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