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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1917

Page

4

Henry Exall Highway Meeting Draws Strong Interest

L S Frankin spoke in the Commercial Club rooms and at Millican urging 100 members in Brazos County at 3 dollars a year. He described a Henry Exall memorial highway from Denison to Galveston, linking towns, boosting commerce and rural life, with designation anticipated by November 15 in Dallas.

Daily Eagle L. S. Frankin Henry Exall Highway Association Commercial Club Millican E. J. Fountain Franklin Denison Galveston Henry Exall Texas Industrial Congress Texas State Commission Commission Association Dallas Brazos Dallas Automobile Club New York Baltimore Houston Bryan Texas A. and M. College Exall John Sealy

Millican High seniors host spooky masquerade party

Prof and Mrs J W Tarlton entertain Millican seniors with a Halloween themed evening featuring games such as apple throwing through a horseshoe, fortune telling, sand treasure digging, a bonfire bacon feast, and music. Out of town guests include Theron Hensarling Bryan Bowden Oliphant Shire Max Oliphant Shire Willis Fuqua Anderson and Rema Gandy Bryan.

Millican J. W. Tarlton Millican High School Hallowe’en Hallowe Nannie Mae Williams Mrs. Tarlton Theron Hensarling Bryan Bowden Oliphant Shire Max Oliphant Willis Fuqua Anderson Rema Gandy

Amazing Kidney Cure Tale From Joe OBrien

A narrative claims Brights disease cured after a journey to a New Orleans hospital failed. A passenger helped, medicine restored health, and the ad urges readers to obtain the Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy with sworn testimonies. The ad lists price and distributor in Texas and Louisiana.

Joe O'Brien Bright New Orleans Hobo Media Manufacturing Co Singer M. H. James Texas Ady

Community pushes good roads drive in Bryan area

Mr Franklin urges 100 county members to support a highway movement with distinctive buttons and literature. He envisions aid from Henry Ford and a five year plan to link Denison to Galveston, with Millican hosting a key meeting and P H Arrington collecting signatures for a bond issue as county officials prepare the next steps.

Franklin Bryan Henry Ford Denison Galveston Millican John A. Moore P. H. Arrington Good Roads Arrington

Ballards Snow Liniment as a remedy for neuralgia

Advertises Ballards Snow Liniment as a powerful penetrative treatment for neuralgia of the face, shoulder, hands, or feet. Claims relief of pain and restoration of normal conditions by topical application. Priced 2 1 2 c, 50¢, and $1.00 per bottle, sold by M. H. James.

M. H. James Adv

Feed Sale Announcement by Ring 42 and G D Tucker

Ring 42 and G D Tucker offer a cash sale on a wide range of feed goods at low prices. The notice emphasizes cheap cash transactions for customers seeking farm and livestock feeds.

G. D. Tucker

Electric Corn Remedy Ad Claims Painless Removal

An advertisement extols Freezone as a cheap painless treatment to remove hard or soft corns and calluses. It describes pressing a live wire like button causing pain and promotes drops of Freezone to instantly relieve tenderness and shrink the corn without inflaming surrounding skin.

Lawrence & Co Chicago Bryan E. J. Jenkins M. H. James N. A. Stewart

Brazos Bohemians Subcribe Heavily to Liberty Bonds

Brazos county Bohemians demonstrate wartime patriotism with large Liberty loan subscriptions. At a meeting led by Judge J. T. Maloney, Brazos county totals reach 23,500 from the event, with many more yet to report across multiple agencies. Names and amounts from local Slavonic benevolent members are listed, including several hundred dollar and fifty dollar gifts.

Brazos County Liberty Loan First State Bank and Trust Company Slavonic Benevolent Order PRR John Milberger Novased DV Tirporhe Ics Devicant Ss Frank Janicek POG Orf Ps Stink Ude Cna E John Schovassa Fannie Chytil Tom ‘Vontregk Joe Palser, Jr Mowao Ow Iso Naizer Heirs P. J. Vytopil PEO Ms Eg A. Cp Gan Ousley Caldwell McInnis First National Bank J. T. Maloney Eagle

Dodson’s Liver Tone Replaces Harsh Calomel Sales Rise

Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson’s Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable tonic is praised as safe, pleasant tasting, and effective for liver sluggishness and constipation with a money back guarantee.

Dodson

Bryan Farm Loan Association Meeting

The Bryan and Jamos County Farm Loan Association met Friday presided by acting chairman Guy P. Bittle. W. S. Higgs resigned as secretary. Stuart Barron elected to fill the vacancy. Appraisers to visit today to value member lands, with fees set for charter members and applicants, and local appraisers authorized for daily pay. An inspection fee of $5 from new applicants was ordered.

Bryan and W. E B. Gandy Federal Loan Bank

New Cancer Treatment Book Offered Free by Doctor

A Kansas City physician Dr. O A Johnson markets a free book on a combined medical cancer treatment. He claims strong success with many cancer types when treated early and offers living witnesses 3 to 17 years post treatment as proof.

O. A. Johnson Main St Kansas City

Dr W H Lawrence Dental Office Ad

An advertisement for a dental office run by Dr. W H Lawrence located on the top floor of the City National Bank building and reachable by phone at 521.

For Sale Half Interest in Modern Grocery Business

For sale a half interest in a profitable modern grocery. Part cash and good paper accepted. Inquiries to C. C. care Eagle newspaper. tf.

C. C Care Eagle

Tanlac credited with dramatic recovery from rheumatism and weight gain

A. W. Bruce of Galveston Texas recounts severe inflammatory rheumatism starting June 17. After unsuccessful treatments and long illness he took Tanlac, reporting restored mobility weight gain and improved appetite. He credits six bottles and praises the remedy. Sold in Bryan Wellborn Edge Allen farm and Tabor by local outlets.

Tanlac A. W. Bruce Avenue G Galveston Texas Houston Marlin Bryan N. A. Stewart Wellborn J. P. Royder Edge Moore & Payne Allenfarm Terrell Brothers Tabor J. K. Presnal Adv

Merka and Collins murder cases postponed to February term

In the district court, Anton Merka's murder trial was continued due to unavailable witnesses and rescheduled for February 27. Alfred Collins, charged with murder, also had his case continued for the same reason. Prosecutor W C Davis said these continuances close the criminal docket for the term as the court moves to veil matters.

Daily Eagle Anton Merka Jasper Gilmore Smetana W. B. Hudson Witneses Morehead Alfred Collins W. C. Davis Hagle

Brazos County Poultry Club Plans Big Show Details

Brazos County Poultry Association held a meeting at the commercial club rooms to plan the December 6 7 8 9 show. Cash premiums total about 400 dollars with two exhibitor classes amateur and professional. Novelty events crowing rooster and foraging hen carry 5 dollar premiums no second premiums. Catalogue and premium list are in press for soon distribution.

Daily Eagle Brazos County Poultry Association Commercial Club Brazos County

Local Notes And Events In Tabor Illinois

The week recounts a cold snap and a box supper at the high school with six box buyers and a cake prize won by Lois Wilcox. A house fire on George Fullerton’s land displaced the Wilson family with neighbors aiding. Old settler Mr. Johnson dies, Walter Holden buys an Overland, and an antiseptic ad promotes Borozone.

Lois Wilcox GC. L. Benson Sam George Fullerton Lee Wilson Wilson Mr. Johnson Walter Holden

District Court notes and judgments in foreclosure and damages

Judge H S Morehead presided over cases including Hall and Crenshaw vs. Carr et al on a note and lien foreclosure, with a $715 principal and 10 percent interest. Sentences were imposed for murder and burglary on several defendants. Other judgments awarded Ellen Cottle and Mark Sanders $241.33 each and Charlotte Goodman $11.33 in a bond suit brought by American Bonding Co. of Baltimore. court adjourned to February term. An advertisement promotes Herbine and Zensal remedies with local vendors.

District Court H. S. Morehead Daily Eagle T. P. Hall W. T. Crenshaw Martin Carr Ed Shannon Pearl Wilson

State expenses triple in ten years in Texas

Senator Westbrook chairing a senate investigation says state expenses rose from 8 million to 25 million in ten years while taxable values grew only from 1.635 billion to 2.811 billion. Traveling costs and state employee numbers also soared, with employment increasing from 1,500 to 4,300 and travel costs from 20 thousand to 200 thousand.

George Schnitzer Houston Post Austin Texas Westbrook Senate Committee On Senate Senate Committee Capitol House Committee

Community Notes on Dust Storm Rain and Local Projects

Harvey Oct 31 report describes a dust storm followed by a brief rain that helped cattle water. About $80 raised for a new school well, talks by Benson and McKnight promote mutual welfare club and stronger lighting, with a dollar donation and additional funds. Attendance plans include a box supper and future meetings to organize the club. Frost, travel notes, social events, and a Sunday food meeting on perseverance in school life are also mentioned.

Harvey Messrs Benson and McKnight McKnight Rea Mumford Adeline Christian Endeavorers

Stop coughing with Ballard’s Horehound Syrup

Advertisement claims Ballard's Horehound Syrup stops coughing and soothes lungs restoring breathing. It lists price 25c, 50cc and $1.00 per bottle and credits M. H. James as seller.

Ballard M. H. James Adv

Private Better Paid Than Some Colonels

Washington reports based on National Geographic Society data that a first class private in the United States Marine Corps overseas earns 41 dollars more annually than a Russian colonel, 64 dollars more than a German lieutenant in early years, 51 dollars more than an Austrian first lieutenant, and 19 dollars more than an Italian junior lieutenant.

Washington National Geographic Society United States Marine Corps Italy

Regulate the Bowels with Herbine Ad by M H James

An advertisement promotes Herbine as a reliable bowel regulator aiding liver and stomach. claims it restores strength and buoyancy. Price is 50 cents and sold by M H James in Ady.

M. H. James Adv Ady

Free medical treatment tour visits Hotel Bryan

A traveling medical team licensed by the state offers free non surgical treatment for a wide range of ailments at Hotel Bryan on Tuesday November 13. They promote medicines, serums, vaccines, diet and hygiene and advise that certain operations will not be used. The visit runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and invites married women with husbands and children with parents to attend.

Tates United States Rea Bro

Cattle shipments reach Fort Worth markets from Brazos county

Three carloads of cattle were shipped Tuesday from Brazos county to Fort Worth markets. Two cars came from Dee Burkhalter of Welborn and one from Ed Carle of College Station. Local supply satisfies Brazos county meat needs with surplus for elsewhere.

Daily Eagle Brazos County Fort Worth Dee Burkhalter Welborn Ed Carle College Station

Peruna A Trusted Remedy From a Longtime User

A longtime Peruna user praises the remedy for catarrhal complaints and coughs. He notes hard times but says Peruna is essential for his family during seasonally prevalent colds and that they frequently recommend it to neighbors.

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Hunt King Worm Bryan Farm Loan Association Meeting Merka and Collins Smith Drug Company Castoria Doctors Rea Bros Hotel Bryan ABC L. A. Patterson Kentucky St Memphis Tennessee
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