Regulation Reduces Leisure But Keeps Amusements For War Duty
Editorial argues the selective draft will push men into useful work while permitting limited amusements. It discusses theater and baseball exemptions, farm needs, and keeping morale, noting exemptions for theatrical workers and public performances. It also critiques voluntary idle behavior among both white and black women and stresses everyone must work in some capacity for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Wilson
Germany
Congress
Notable Address on The American Flag by Pat Neff
Hon. Pat M. Neff of Waco delivered an eloquent speech at A and M college on The American Flag tracing its origin and meaning in past wars and today. He urged teaching flag history in schools and noted laws in 31 states for flag flying above public schools. The Y M C A event concluded the year and capped the 42nd annual commencement.
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Daily Eagle
A. and
M. College
Pat M. Neff
Waco
College
Jones Granted West Point Appointment after Exam
Gaynor B. Jones passed the entrance examination for West Point held in San Antonio in March and will report June 14. He previously attended A. and M. College before leaving to prepare, a path seen as his life's ambition and his friends celebrate the honor.
183 Senior ROTC cadets to attend Camp Sheridan
President Bizzell announced 183 young men from the senior division ROTC at college will be admitted to the officers training camp at Camp Sheridan. They must report to the commandant and will be sent by a special train arriving June 4. The trip departs May 41 and the course runs until July 3. Some sophomores may qualify if they meet physical requirements.
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Camp Sheridan
Bizzell
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertises Healing Wounds
Barbed wire cuts and ragged wounds heal quickly with Ballard's Snow Liniment which is described as healing and antiseptic. Available in 26e 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Bold by M. Ul. James.
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Ballard
M. UL. James
Weddington Dies in Waco at 42
H A Weddington prominent Waco citizen was found dead at his home on Seventeenth and Blair streets just before 5 am. Funeral set for 10 am tomorrow at First Baptist with Rev J M Dawson. interment Oakwood. Survived by wife four children mother and several siblings.
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Daily Eagle
H. A. Weddington
Waco
Seventeenth
Blair Streets
First Baptist Church
J. M. Dawson
Oakwood
Weddington
Bryan
Nash, Robinson Co
Nash-Robinson
Mart and
McGregor
Nash, Robinson & Co
Masonic Fraternity
Mr. Weddington
Edith
Reuel
Harvey
George Weddington
R. L. Weddington
R. L. Hearn
Wesa
Alice Weddington
Dale Wedding
Major Houx Visits Bryan In Senate Campaign
Major N. P. Houx, candidate for state senate, stops in Bryan today to campaign. The Mexia Herald editor and publisher touts the slogan Too old for the army and just right for the legislature as he aims to join Texas lawmakers amid highway projects led by Hobby and Johnston.
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Parly Eagle
N. P. Houx
State Senate
Bryan
Hobby and Johnston
Mexia Herald
Texas
Waco Lumberman H A Weddington Found Dead
H A Weddington a local lumberman was found dead in his room this morning. A shotgun was used to kill himself. His mother and three sisters live in Bryan Texas.
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H. A. Weddington
Associated Press
Waco
Bryan
Tex
Torpid liver symptoms and Herbine remedy notice
The ad promotes Herbine as a powerful liver stimulant for torpid liver symptoms such as dizziness vertigo and sallow complexion. A dose or two will relieve bilious symptoms, priced at 60e and bold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
Guion Hall A and M College Dedicates New Building
Early arrivals toured Guion Hall noting Roman style architecture and white stucco interior with brass accents. The 2500 seat hall features a grand opera size stage, multiple rooms, oak stage floor, and a partially complete interior with an estimated cost of about $100,000.
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Guion Hall
Guion Hall Dedication At A and M College
Guion hall, new assembly building at A and M College, was dedicated with students, faculty, and business leaders present. John S. Guion of Ballinger received the address, Dr. W. B. Bizzell led the ceremony, and Major L. L. Melnnis recalled early campus life as cadet uniforms and military training were praised. The building seats 2100 to 2500, cost details were given, and the event included a piano solo and a benediction after an afternoon drill and a reception.
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Daily Eagle Guion
A. and M. College
Ryan
W. B. Bizzell
E. H. Astin
John S. Guion
Ballinger
God
J. B. Jamison
St. Andrews Church
Bryan
America
Charles E. Finley
Guion Hall
John I. Guion
Derden Ford
Danny Dever
L. L. Melnnis
Bryaf
Burleson
Colege
Congress
Mark Francis
Assembly Hall
Texas
McInnis
Charles Finley
Bizzell
Shakespeare
Gion
Pershing
Berlin
State University
Dr. Bizzell
Wendell Spencer
Charles Puryear
Bernard Sbisa
M. E. Weaver
Mrs Stokes Convicted of Espionage Act Violation
Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes was found guilty by a federal jury in Kansas City on all three counts of the espionage indictment. Judge Van Valkenburgh deferred sentence pending a motion for new trial set for June 1, with defense counsel Seymour Stedman and U S District Attorney Francis M Wilson present.
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Kansas City
Rose Pastor Stokes
McGeer’s Baby Elixir Offers Stomach and Bowel Relief
When a baby takes too much food the stomach turns and digestion causes sourness vomiting. Bowel involvement with colic pains and diarrhoea is common. McGeer’s Baby Elixir is a corrective remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. Pure wholesome and pleasant to take. Price 25¢ and 50c per bottle. Sold by M. Il. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGeer
M. Il. James
Visitors Busy With sights at A and M College commencement
Visitors at the 42nd annual commencement of A and M College toured guard mounting livestock parade and department displays in morning sessions. Alumni luncheon followed in Sbisa hall. At 2 pm the service flag of 1815 stars was raised in the main rotunda as R. J. Potts of Waco spoke for the Alumni association.
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A. and
M. College
Sbisa
R. J. Potts
Waco
Best drilled cadets named in A and M drill contest
Judges Bennett Boyle and Dougherty select winners from cadet companies A through M at Texas A and M college. Winners include Reynolds Mt Calm Doherty Houston Ross Del Valle Rothe Hondo Wilson Austin McClintock Waco Bouden Columbus Adams Taylor Gardner Fort Worth Montfort Chatfield Ballard Bryan Woods Corsicana. Judges praise the strong showing and good form of all competitors.
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A. and M. College
Bennett, Boyle and Dougherty
Texas A. and
M. College
E. E. Reynolds
Mt. Calm
W. T. Doherty
Houston
C. H. Ross
del Valle
D. H. Rothe
Hondo
J. V. Wilson
Austin
Jack McClintock
Waco
C. F. Bouden
Columbus
J. V. Adams
Taylor
H. E. Gardner
Fort Worth
P. T. Montfort
Chatfield
L. A. L. Ballard
Bryan
President Wilson Licenses Set for Food Related Trades
On May 15 President Wilson signed a proclamation requiring licenses for packers of canned tuna and salmon, poultry and egg packers, cotton seed handlers, cotton seed hull storage, and makers of ferment beverages with low alcohol. June 1 deadline. penalties apply. Be. A. Peden and Co. L. Beason oversee state and county food administration.
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Wilson
The
Food Administration
Washington
Act of Congress
Purifying Herbine Boosts Liver Health for Rosy Cheeks
An old advertisement asserts Sallow complexions come from torpid liver and touts Herbine as a purifier that strengthens the liver and bowels, restoring a rosy bloom. Price 60¢. Sold by M H James.
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M H, James
Forty-Eight Men Drafted Today to Camp Travis
Forty-eight white men drafted today were sent to Camp Travis at 12 20 p m filling the last call for white men. Among those drafted are listed names such as Lawrence Conway Sy Dement Emil Byer and many others. An auto mechanics instructor Neil S Holmes was inducted without pay into the U S Army, signing duties as assigned by the War Department.
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Daily Eagle
Camp Travis
Lawrence Conway
Sy Dement
Emil Byer
Addie C. Lipscombere
H. Holliday
Harry 8
Estill
Wats
Joe Marona
Carroll J. Harris
Wm. P. Holliday
Jesus Medrona
Marcus Holleman
Tony M.salvato
Anton Fride
Dominick Salvage
Roy W. Nunn
Carl O. Singletary
Juan Martinez
Russell Worsham
John Wm. Davis
Chas. Degelia
Edgar E. Bullock
Joe Catalina
Wade H. Jones
Paul Mikulec
John Chesak
Artie J. Crone
Thos. D. Daly
Manuel Moon
Phelan Crenshaw
John Machas
Chas. Wymola
Wm. E. Lewis
Benj. Metzer
James Starsypka
Sting Sikorsky
Paul Kopecky
Aug. Brecksmith
Noonzie Marell
Herman Kehlenbrick
Neil S. Holmes
Auto Mechanics Training School
United States Army
War Department
Mr. Holmes
Millions of Wounded Return to Front by Germans
New York May 24. Over two and a half million wounded and sick men have been returned to the fighting front and nearly 700000 have been discharged as unfit for service, according to a statement by Surgeon General Schula4 to the Reichstag.
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Associated Press
New York
Schula4
Reichstag
Lee Chapel Campaign Reaches Debt Free Milestone
The Lee Chapel drive to raise 350 dollars ended with a total of 393.82 dollars revealing the church debt cleared. Officers, members, and friends gave generously including 12 dollars per couple for leaders and wives, and various individuals contributing amounts from five to thirty four dollars. A reception for workers will follow, as Tom Peterson thanks white donors and W Hartley Jackson is named pastor.
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Daily Eagle
Lee Chapel
Dr. F. McDonald
Devotie Houston
J. R. Carter
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure and Reward
Readers are promised a cure for catarrh through Hall's Catarrh Medicine which claims to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and urges readers to send for testimonials and order details from the proprietors.
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Hall
Ress Eney
Home Guards Plan Brazos County Census
Brazos county home guards met to organize a county wide census to support war activities. Lieutenants of rural precincts were told to call meetings, divide precincts and appoint workers, with reports due by Thursday for the county council of defense.
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Home Guards
Brazos County
County Council of Defense
Luke Palermo Injured in Auto Accident Near Hearne Road
Luke Palermo suffered a broken leg in a car wreck on the Hearne road near Short Tap yesterday. His Dodge overturned with him and a party aboard. others escaped with only slight bruises. He was brought to his Bryan home and rests today.
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Wally Pagie Luke "Palermo
Hearne Road
Short Tap
Bryan
Political announced candidates for July 27 1918 primary
The Eagle lists authorized announcements subject to the Democratic Primary. For Congress Sixth District candidates are Hon. Rufus Hardy of Corsicana Texas and Hon. E A Decherd of Franklin Texas. For Representative 22nd District Dr Oscar Davis of Grimes County is named.
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Rufus Hardy
Corsicana
Texas
E. A. Decherd
Franklin
Oscar Davis
Grimes County
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
Red Cross
Pat Neff
Major Houx
Guion
A. & M. College
Mrs. Stokes
BE. A. Peden
Astoria
Samuel Etobr
Castoria
the Centaur Company
New York City
Lee Dematier
Herman Bentke
Victor Dominic
Brazos CO
Luke Palermo
R. L. Williford
Fairfield
Mexia
Court of Criminal Appeals
D. S. Lattimore
H. S. Morehead
Robertson County
W. C. Davis
Leonard E. Morehead
T. C. Nunn
John D. Conlee
Jim Darwin
Julius M. Barron
Roy Hudspeth
Horace QU. Ferguson
W. W. Gainer
A. A. Dean
Tom E. Taylor
J. G. Minkert
O. F. Chastain
J. M. Atkins
E. D. Carll
Pletcher H. Pool
John Sabo
George P. Edge
Charles Distefano
Justice of Peace
C. L. McCoy
Precinct No
Co. A. Buchanan
W. G. Reynolds
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