Allen Academy Graduates Hear Patriotic War Salute
A Colonial Theatre audience fills with enthusiasm as Hon. F Marion Law delivers a war inspired commencement. Joseph Tuffly reads Vive la France, Captain Rapp presents a 203 star service flag, and awards honor students and scholarships mark the ceremony with strong Allied sentiment.
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F. Marion Law
Allen Academy
Colonial Theater
Law
J. B. Jamison
St. Andrew’s Church
Joseph Tuffly
France
Edwin Rapp
The
Academy
Rapp
R. O. Allen
Martha Rivers Allen
Allen
America
Bryan
Brazos County
Red Cross
Noted Presbyterian Jo Conduct Church Oration At A and WM
Dr. Herman N. Morse of the Presbyterian board of home missions will lead the rural church section of the rural church and school conference at A and M college starting June 24. W. F. Doughty will preside over the rural school section with other experts including Dr. J. L. McBrien and Dr. Paul L. Vogt. The conference aims to mobilize rural social forces for wartime constructive effort, inviting pastors teachers and community leaders to attend.
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Daily Eagle
Herman N. Morse
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
New York
Rural Church
A. and M. College
W. B. Bizzell
W. F. Doughty
Texas
J. L. McBrien
U. S. Department of Education
Paul L. Vogt
Home Mission Board
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
C. J. Broun
State Department of Education of
Louisiana
Bizzell
Wear Freezon to End Corn Pain in Minutes
A Cincinnati authority promotes freezone as a cheap, painless remedy for corns and calluses. Apply directly to tender corn and the corn loosens and lifts out with no pain, leaving surrounding tissue unharmed. One quarter ounce bottle sold at drug stores.
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Cincinnati
Announcement for Democratic Primary July 27 1918
The Eagle announces the Democratic Primary to be held July 27 1918 for Senator Twelfth District. R L Williford of Fairfield Texas and N P Houx of Mexia are listed as party participants in the local race.
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R. L. Williford
Fairfield
Texas
N. P. Houx
Mexia
Food Situation in Germany Worse Than Any Time
Washington reports that German food conditions are more critical than ever. Officials say even with reduced rations planned, the country will not have enough food to last until the next harvest.
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Germany
Associated Press
Washington
Local Hobby Club Forming Women Align With Men
Bryan and Brazos county women plan a Hobby club linked to the men’s organization. Corpus Christi opens a new Hobby club Monday led by Mrs G R Scott. T A Satterwhite reports his daughter, bitten by a mad dog, is improving at the Pasteur institute under Dr Wilhite. Mrs Sam C Johnson and son visit Mrs Johnson’s Kern kin on Twenty fourth street. Ola Kern remembered by friends. Rivers Allen sells his Washington street home to G F Selingary for 2200 and moves to Dallas. Dr M E Weaver returns from Hot Springs and ends pastorate at First Baptist Bryan May 26. Lt Read Wipprecht heads to Waco for artillery instruction. Mrs W F Gibbs returns from San Antonio as Lt Gibbs heads to Camp Perry for instruction. Ed Carll and Dee Burkhalter of Wellborn in city.
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France
England
Italy
America
Kaiser
Mr. Law
Martha Rivers
Allen W. E. Bard Arthur Jacob Binz, Jr
Virgil Hiram Cain Burrell Banister Cochran
Joseph Arthur Gerson Melbourne
Gilbert Gans George Addison Kelly Samuel Dwight Lee
Robert Windill
Long Ludvik
Albert Matocha
Walter Morris Menke Preston Blake Mewhinney
Jack McCarty
John Criswell Moore
Marion Neeley James Edward Pettus, Jr
Joseph Rogers Pope Edward Camille Rapp
Herbert Gibson Smith Grafton Gibson Stewart Collis
Peter Suderman
Revis Lay Taylor
Joseph Baulard
Tuffly Manford Nation Williams
Jack Amsler
John Caldwell
Leslie Morris
O. H. Astin
J. H. Claybrook
Allen Academy
Carter Cavitt
Dr. P. M. Raysor
Hubert Walling
A. M. Waldrop & Co
Allen Williams
Bryan and Brazos County Commercial Association
Law Henderson
Bryan
Brazos County
Texas
Corpus Christi
G. R. Scott
Texas Club
T. A. Satterwhite
Austin
Pasteur Institute
Sam C. Johnson and Son
Marlin
M. E. Weaver
Hot Springs
Ark
Southern Baptist Convention
Weaver
First Baptist Church
German commission backs compulsory marriage in Germany
London May 17 The German commission appointed to study the birth rate recommends compulsory marriage for Germans before age twenty and punishes married couples who remain childless.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Daily Express
Amsterdam
Third Liberty Loan passes four billion in subscriptions
Washington reports the third liberty loan likely exceeded 4 billion dollars with a possible 4.25 billion total. The final tally will be announced next week.
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Liberty Loan
Associated Press
Washington
Chastain Seeks Brazos County Attorney Post
The Eagle announces O. F. Chastain of College Station as a Democratic primary candidate for Brazos County Attorney. A history professor at A and M College and a trained lawyer, he has practiced, served on the state textbook board, and kept current with statutes and court rulings. He pledges faithful, conscientious service and Christian integrity.
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the Eagle
O. F. Chastain
College Station
Brazos County
Chastain
A. and M. College
Georgia
Texas
Brath County
Hood, Lanham and Stevens
Weatherford
T. M. Campbell
Eagle
Brazos County Goes Over Top in Red Cross Drive
Reports received by the Bryan Commercial Club show Brazos county exceeding the $10,000 Red Cross war fund goal. Some precincts have not reported while others are above the top mark.
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Brazos County
RED Cross
Bryan Commercial Club
A M Begins End of Session Saturday at A&M
An outline lists Agricul tural and Mechanical college events from Saturday May 25 through Tuesday May 24. Activities include dedication of Guion Assembly hall, senior class play, commencement sermon by Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, band concert, rifle drill, Y M C A address by Pat M. Neff, guard mounts, inspections, alumni meeting, glee club concert, final ball, commencement procession, and graduating dress parade at the Airdome and Mees hall.
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The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Guion Assembly Hall
Bizzell
Airdome
Charles M. Sheldon
D. D
First Congregational Church
Topeka
Kas
Butt
Pat M. Neff
Howell
Glee Club
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure for Catarrh
The readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages through internal action on mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 to any case it fails to cure and urge constitutional treatment to strengthen the patient and support nature's work.
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Hall
Nation Department Corsets and notions sale listing prices
A condensed catalog from Nation Department previews new corsets short and long waists with prices from 6 to 1.00 and 1.50, plus 10 000 yards embroidery and various dress accessories. It lists hose gloves towels soap powder pins brushes parasols and more with bargain prices and wide selection for men women and children.
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Wesien
Spe- OM Shoe Chase
Seereee
Sacua
Bargain Sale Across Men’s Boys and Children’s Apparel
A merchant lists a wide range of deep discounts in the Men’s Boys and Children’s Department including Balbriggan undershirts and drawers at 69c and 50c, blue chambray shirts 65c to 69c, white dress shirts a dollar and up, and heavy discounts on work and dress pants. Also featured are aprons overalls and boys trousers with prices down to 35c.
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Recerm
BOONE
French party fundraiser for orphans in Harvey
Harvey May 16 notes a boy asking permission for a party honoring Miss Ina Capp of Bryan. The host turned it into a French party to raise 25 cent donations for destitute French orphans, raising $5 so far with more hoped as the week progresses. Farmers report heavy rain boosting corn and sorghum, and cotton chopping is underway. A planned picnic did not materialize, but a large field gathering is planned for tomorrow after work.
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Harvey
Ina Capp
Bryan
Harvey Church
Lee Andrews
Death of Baby Amon Williams Jr in Bethel Cemetery
On May 22 Harvey reports the passing of baby Amon Williams Jr after weeks of suffering. The death angel bore him away and he is laid to rest in Bethel Cemetery amid peaceful imagery of a dainty white casket and silken curtains.
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Harvey
Baby Amon Williams, Jr
Bethel Cemetery
Bargain Hats and Suits Sellout Values
Mens Boys and Children Hats in Meld Felt and Straw lines priced to move with 25c to 25¢ items and Felt Hats from 25c to $1.50. Palm Beach suits for boys aged 3 to 16 and 6 to 8 offered in wool blends at 3.50 2.98 2.25 1.25 and 75c. White and colored options, big value per item, while stock lasts. Also discount undershirts and assorted fabrics advertised.
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Nation Department
Palm Beach
DAI Bruis
Shou OE Cacrende Vent
Shoes on sale from a bargain-priced department
A fragmented sales notice highlights a broad discount shoe sale. It lists numerous women and men styles including slippers, oxfords, lace boots, and baby dolls in leather, patent, and canvas, with prices from 35c to 3.75. It references case lot purchases and spot cash to offer low prices and mentions a large selection for home wear and dress wear.
Big shoe sale with patent leather and tennis oxfords
Men's and boys' wear in tan and black wrk shoes and oxfords priced from 1.75 to 3.75 per pair. Ladies' patent leather and vici Kid items offered in white black and tan at 1.00 to 1.75 per pair.大量库存及特价鞋款覆盖各尺码和风格.
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SAE Ga Odacs
Coxdies
Caxaserie
MG. Seu
Iaades
Neice Naedeebs
Vici Kid
Jusdran
Millinery Sale Offer at Cost in Ladies Hats
In the millinery department all ladies, misses and children's trimmed and untrimmed hats along with flowers are advertised to be slaughtered at cost and below. The promotion urges shoppers to buy hats at a big bargain now.
Bit Dye Soap Colorful Wash and Dye Product
Portable laundry novelty promises simultaneous washing and dyeing. Available in 13 colors, each box costs ten cents. Users wash the garment with the desired color soap, then hang to dry, with color claimed to be fade resistant.
Funeral Service and Community Fund Drive Notes
A large crowd attended the funeral with Rev C Bullock officiating and reflections on eternal glory. Harvey’s success in the second Red Cross war fund is celebrated while local fundraising surged, with $80 subscribed after a morning service. Community talks, church events, and Bright Light cemetery improvements are noted alongside crop and seasonal blessings.
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C. Bullock
Harvey
Red Cross War Fund
Harvey Church
Peters
Bethea
Harveyites
Razon County
Over the Top Red Cross War Fund Note
Edge notes an intense one day Red Cross war fund push with a single local slacker and community effort. Will Leighman owns a new Ford truck and works nights, D. J. Boyd recovers from a bad foot while harvests promise better squash yields with rain.
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Cannera
Will Leighman
D. J. Boyd
Wanted House Work Needed Near Town Center
Wanted white girl for house work. Good pay and easy hours. Pleasant surroundings. Close to center of town. Call 287 or write Don T. Griswald, Bryan, Did Wild.
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Don T. Griswald
Bryan
Italy Desires Few American Troops for Front Line Morale
Washington reports that Italy informally stated its strong desire for a few thousand American troops on the Italian front to bolster morale. The gesture would signal continued Allied cooperation and support amid the ongoing war effort.
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Italy
Associated Press
Washington
Italians Hold Defensive Line Amid Austrian Threat
London reports after retreat last October Italian strategic plan remains resistance as main defensive positions hold solidly. Observers believe Austria will strike the remaining 150 miles of the original front west of Brents.
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Associated Press
London
Brents
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W. C. Davis
Leonard E. Morehead
T. C. Nunn
John D. Conlee
Jim Darwin
Julius M. Barron
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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
Precinct 3
Charles Distefano
For Justice of Peace
Cc. L. McCoy
Cc. A. Buchanan
W. G. Reynolds
F. Arneson
San Antonio
Rivers Allen
Washington Street
G. F. Singletary
Mrs. Allen
Dallas
Read Wipprecht
Waco
W. F. Gibbs
Lieut. Gibbs
Gibbs
Camp Perry
Ed Carll
Dee Burkhalter
Wellborn
Bull’s Eye Bargain Sale
M. Bonneville
Main Street
Sal
Shoe Department
Mel Boone
Corey Test
Leeds
Millinery Department
Edge
Castoria
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