Paths of Two John W Days Cross The Continent
A Bryan man, John W Day, faces danger from a distant namesake in Kansas City who deserted in 1904. Army records show two men named John W Day, one dishonorably discharged, the other honorably discharged in 1898 99. The Bryan Day is cleared by alibi and public attention drawn by John F Morrissey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake
John W. Day
John W. Days
U. S. Army
Bryan
John F. Morrissey
War Department
Bryan Day
Morrissey
Eagle
John W. Day of
Boston
Mass
Parker
Kan
Pittsburg Bricklayers’ Union
John M. Roberts
18Th
U. S. Infantry
Fort McDowell
Cal
Camp Atascadero
Pittsburg
Alcatraz Island
Kansas
Alabama
Day
Notice of Probate of Will for Lucy J. Thomas
Notice to interested parties in Brazos County Texas. J L Sample filed for probate of the will and letters of administration for Lucy J Thomas deceased. Hearing set at the county court on the third Monday in October 1918 at the Bryan Texas courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Lucy J. Thomas
J. L. Sample
Brazos County
Lucy J Thomas
A. D
Bryan
Texas
H. O. Ferguson
Eger
Locals and Visitors and Army News From Bryan
Local notices list Mrs. J W Carson and Mrs R M Mathis of San Angelo visiting Bryan. Mrs W P Beverly from Hearne and Mrs James B Smith of Waco arrive for family matters. Private Louis Chiappetta on 20 day furlough returns from El Paso. Dr A L Mondrick arrives overseas. Miss Minnie Jamerson mourns brother Cornelius Jamerson in France. Church events and ads for Herbine antiseptic and local business reports fill this Bryan segment.
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Louis Chiappetta
el Paso
Minnie Jamerson
College Station
Cornelius Jamerson
France
Henderson
Texas
Tabor District Defenses Highlighted by Soldier Visit
In Tabor on October 1 the community formed a council of defense at the high school. Ten college student soldiers visited Sunday, spoke and sang for the congregation. Mr Orms urged farmers to grow wheat while Miss Gillespie and others taught cottage cheese making to pupils and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Council of Defense
Benson
Orms
Miss Gillespie
Gladys Broach
W.T. Closs
Mr. Closs
Worms in a Child and Vermifuge Remedy
A child with sleep grinding, nose picking, bad breath, poor appetite, pale skin, and dark circles may have intestinal worms. White's Cream Vermifuge promises to clear them, strengthen the stomach and bowels, and restore health and cheerfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Arizona mine foreman recovers after Tanlac treatment
Dragoon Arizona foreman Harry E Scott describes two year battle with rheumatism and stomach trouble. After his wife ordered Tanlac from Benson Arizona, he reports rapid improvement gaining 18 pounds and returning to work. He claims Tanlac eased his stomach issues and nervousness and urges others to try the remedy.
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el Paso
Texas
Harry E. Scott
Dragoon
Arizona
Mr. Scott
C. F. Moss
Benson, Ariz
Foreman
Scott
Tania
Lieutenant Rhodes Writes Letter 608 From France
Lieutenant Leroy Rhodes, formerly of Bryan, now in France, shares details of training at MIT, service at Camp Dick, a sea voyage, Paris duty, and learning French while living in a hotel. He notes limited American goods, hopes to room with a French family, and desires letters from Bryan friends and church members.
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E. W. Solomon
Methodist Church
Leroy Rhodes
Bryan
France
Rhodes
Dallas
Paris
United States
Germany
Miss Shelburne
Hal
Calotabs Promoted as Harmless Calomel Alternative
Calotabs are marketed as a new liver cleanser and system purifier safer and more tolerable than old calomel. One tablet at bedtime with water. next morning breakfast appetite returns. Sold only in sealed packages for 35 cents. money back if not delighted.
Germans Rocked by Bulgaria Defection Panic
Berlin stocks plunged as Germany faced fear over Bulgaria's defection. The Associated Press reports Saturday's panic hit war industry shares hard and sparked urgent calls for action amid mounting alarm.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Bulgaria
Berlin
Corn price noted as $1.75 a bushel in Hallettsville
Oct 1 Hallettsville Texas reports corn shipments to western counties where no crop was produced. Buyers recently inspected the area and are paying $1.75 a bushel locally.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertised as Healing Ointment
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is Ballard's Snow Liniment, marketed as both healing and antiseptic. Sold by M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Ballard
Piles Cured Rapidly with PAZO OINTMENT Claim
Advertises a quick cure for itching burning and protruding piles with PAZO OINTMENT. Claims refund if not cured, promising relief after the first application.
Arrangements Under Way For Loan Drive Speakers In Bryan
J. T. Maloney announces October 4 speakers Alton Packard and Sergeant Chevenut will address the fourth liberty loan drive in Bryan. Local committees arrange the entertainment. Packard renowned orator and Chevenut, wounded French veteran, will relay trench messages. Early contributions include First State Bank and Trust Co 10000, Stevenson 1000, Hall 500, others 50 each.
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J. T. Maloney
Alton Packard
Sergeant Chevenut
Sergeant Chevenrt
Bryan
Allied troops advance along Dvina to 125 miles north of Kotlas
Archangel October 2 Allied forces including American Russian British and French units occupied villages on both banks of the Dvina river reaching 125 miles north of Kotlas in Vologda. The allies report a 75 mile advance in the last two weeks.
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Archangel
Dvina River
Kotlas
Vologda
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Proclaims Vitality Boost
A vintage advert claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches blood to restore energy. It promises strengthening and invigorating effects with a price of 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Price
Bargain Shoes and Fashion Clearance Sale Offerings
A large clearing out sale features Ladies Canvas Polish Shoes in multiple styles priced from 1.25 to 3.50, Men's Dress and Work Shoes up to 5.50, and a wide array of women’s and children's footwear. The catalog lists dry goods, laces, towels, dresses, undergarments, and numerous clothing basics with heavy discounts and per yard or per item pricing.
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Main Street
Regioki
Avreensoe
Vrice
Anu
Dry Goods Department
Variety of men's youth and boys clothing sale values
Local store advertises heavy fleece lined drawers undershirts at 89 cents, rib undershirts 89 cents, shirts from 98 cents to 75 cents, white hemstitched handkerchiefs, suspenders, gloves, and new dress suits and knee pants with deep discounts. 500 pairs of work and dress pants priced from 1.50 to 2.98, plus auction hats at 1.50 to 2.50, all highlighting bargain stock and auction pricing.
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Havana
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Daily Eagle
J. W. Carson
R. M. Mathis
San Angelo
W. P. Beverly
Hearne
James B. Smith
Waco
M. College
W. E. Blair
J. L. Blair
Madisonville
G. B. Steck
Sapulpa, Okla
J. J. Richie
Steep Hollow
Sim Hicks
Lola
Ben’ Powers
North Zulch
T. A. Searcy
Tyler Haswell
Huntsville
Harlan
A. L. Mondrick
San Antonio
Morgan
San Diego
J. Conway
Elia
Independence
S. A. Cottle
Fort Sam Houston
Ellen Lloyd
T. P. Smith
Robert Smith
Camp Travis
Ladies’ Chorus
Gabe Cazell
Anlabel Terry
G. F. Dyer
Texarkana
Lamar Bethea
Edge
Ellis Conway
American Railway Express Company
Frank Burkhalter
College
State School For Boys
Gatesville
Julius Groginsky
Winllifred Repass
McAlester
Oklo
Paul Twinem
Presbyterian Church
Signal Corps
Roy Nunn
Morris Tatum
Houston
Callie W. W. Griffin
Orange
J. J. Tatum
Robert Tatum
J. S. Byars
W. M. Byars
Roaring Springs
Mrs
G. B. Hensarling
Wellborn
Morgan Smith
Ella Smith
Henry Smith
Solomon
Ed Hall
Frank Blazek, Jr
Mary Brichta
Louis White
Albert Novak
Lorraine Cox
John Kralczyk
M. Bonneville
Shoe Department
Kauf
Acis Ct Cay
Nation Department
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