Shadow Huns and patriotism in wartime Bryan Weekly Eagle
Editorial attacks Senator La Follette and four others as “Shadow Huns” aiding Germany. It argues for investigations and possible impeachment, equating loyalty to America with a binary choice and labeling the named senators as anti-patriots while praising wartime measures against sedition and draft resistors.
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Theodore Roosevelt
la Jollette
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
Gronna
Stone
Gore
America
Germany
Texas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Industrial Workers of the World
Secret Service
Governmnt
Ll. W. W
United States of America
Uncle Sam
la Follette
Granna
Why is it that no one wants to live on the farm today
The Burleson County Ledger muses on rural life versus cities. It argues farm life offers independence but laments ignorance and distractions. It notes cars, telephones, rural delivery, and newspapers keep families connected while the ideal farmer needs broad, hard earned knowledge beyond books.
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The
Burleson County Ledger
Wonderful Sacrifice Among Texans For The Flag
The Fort Worth Record recounts Thomas Mitchell Campbell Jr of Palestine, son of a former Texas governor, who declined exemption and offered to serve. Drafted and then discharged under the selective act, he later had the decision recalled as unique: Anderson County’s only case of someone refusing exemption after it was extended to join peers in the fight for democracy.
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Fort Worth
Thomas Mitchell Campbell, Jr
Palestine
Texas
Young Campbell
Anderson County
District Exemption Board
Palestine Herald
Campbell
Young
What Eagle Files Tell of Other Days
An early 20th century itemization notes a lively pony race near Mitch ell's pasture with mixed crowds and betting for a $100 side, church crowd disorder, judge visit to a convict farm, social dances, a near fire at Central hotel, local appointments, marriages, and various community antics and skirmishes, reflecting small town Texas life and stories.
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Mitchell’s Pasture
Bester South’s Bay
Local Briefs and Notices From Hearne Community
A storm drives a man inside where he cuts his forehead on a door glass, needing stitches from Dr. Weatherford. Levy firm changes name to Levy Bros. after Julius Levy joins partnership. St Andrew's Episcopal to confirm class at church. several youths expected. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. James welcome a daughter. E F Parks family announces a newborn son. Dr. R. H. Harrison and brother return from Vanderbilt. A livery team accident injures M Wolf and Joe Groginski near Madisonville. team captured and new team leads to Madisonville.
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Messrs. M. Wolf
Joe Groginski
Mr. Groginski
Jeff Cole
Madisonville
Mr. Wolfe
Baptists boast strong Sunday school despite cold
Superintendent W. S. Howell claims one of the state’s best Sunday schools as 104 pupils attend despite the furnace outage. Local sports fans enjoyed several lively bouts at the Lotus Club rooms catching the Galveston vibe with one knockdown and spirited exchanges, but no blood was drawn.
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W. S. Howell
the Baptist Sunday School
Galveston
Lotus Club
Harvey County Community Notes and Library Program
Harvey Sept 27 report covers a library society meeting with two quartets led by Mr Peters and a talk by Miss Tommie Todd on Mammoth Cave. Prohibition speech by Prof. Allen spurs creation of a campaign circle to support Bryan and Brazos County dry laws. locals commit to anti whiskey efforts and moral reforms.
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Harvey
Edgar Peters
Willie Weden
Douglas
Waco
Library Society
Peters
Tommie Todd
Todd
Mammoth Cave
Echo River
Miss Todd
Prof. Allen
Bryan
Mr. Lawler
Should Worry Now About Corns!
Opinionated ad copy promotes Gets It as a corn remover that shrinks and loosens corns, claims to peel them off. The text emphasizes panic prevention and product efficacy with emphatic promotional language.
Red Cross Market Clears $480 Profit in Bryan
Bryan chapter of the Red Cross market in the Wagner building yielded a net profit of 480 dollars after 3.50 dollars in expenses. Ervin Astin bought remaining items at close, ensuring a complete sale. Rural volunteers led by Mrs I M Cook and Villa Maria academy aided, with city buyers converting goods into money.
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Bryan
Red Cross
Wagner
Erwin Astin
Astin
I. M. Cook
Shiloh
Villa Maria Academy
Indigestion relief remedy Herbine offered by seller
When the chest feels on fire and the throat burns indigestion is indicated. Herb ine is advertised to drive out badly digested food strengthen the stomach and purify the bowels. Price 50c sold by E J Jenkins.
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E. J. Jenkins
Airman Dedicates Wreath to Fallen German Pilot
Behind British lines in France a German plane was shot down and a later drop by a second aircraft yielded a three foot wreath and note asking British airmen to honor the dead German pilot. The wreath was placed on the grave as requested, honoring both sides.
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Associated Press
France
London
Ring 42 and G. D. Tucker Feed Sale Ad
Ring 42 and G. D. Tucker offer a cash sale on all kinds of feed at low prices. Consumers can save on livestock and farm feed needs with quick, affordable options.
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G. D. Tucker
Japanese shipping protected by decree
An imperial order prohibits selling chartering or mortgaging Japanese ships to foreigners without government permission. The edict applies to vessels building or contracted for. Use Vitality flour for muffins 80c per sack at your grocer.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Postmaster Burleson Promotes Liberty Bond Stamps
Postmaster General Burleson announces stamps between October 1 and 27 will be cancelled with the slogan back the boys in trenches buy Liberty Bond inquire of any bank or post office. The notice appears in a wartime public service push. Bryan Tire and Repair Co offers vulcanized tubes with guaranteed work.
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Associated Press
Washington
Burleson
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Hudson
Cameron
Brazos County
Robt. Armstrong
Jno. T. Wyse Stock
Messrs. Johnson
J. E. Butler
W. W.hill
R. M. Gordon
John M. Lawrence
Coppe
Allen McKenzie
Milton Parker
Central Hotel
Rush McQueen
W. G. Talisferro
Justice Gainer
Dona Coulter
North Texas Female College
Sherman
Will Cloud
Dona Griffin
J. W. Capps
Eva Smith
Reliance Settlement
J. M. Bullock
C. Armstrong
J. 8
Mooring
Chicago
Henry Rohde
California
John B. Mike's
Sporting News
Tom Erwin
Tom King
Bill Gainer
Mike
Sergeant Kennedy
Tom Goodson
Joe Gregg
Lucien Reed
James O. Chance
Jas. O. Chance
Tom Castles
Sam Levy
Hearne
Joe Saladina
Myers & Carr
Commissioners Court
Dr. Briggs
Messrs
Ed Hall
W. R. Wyse
George Deaton
Joe
Sid Beard
Navasota
Will Wyse
Claud Mitchell
John Caldwell
Adams
C. H. Wyse
R. L. Weddington
W. W. Harris
T. L. Grace
M. Parker
Joe Parks
St. Louis
Storm
Samuel Levy
Levy Bros
Julius Levy
Levy
George Kingsolving
Diocese of
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
M. H. James
Sam Wilson
E. F. Parks
R. H. Harrison
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Messrs. Armstrong
Storey
Be, Lawrence & Co
B. J. Jenkins
N. A. Stewart
Bryan Tire and Repair Co
Webb Motor Car Co
Bryan Cotton
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