Brazos County Prohibition Letter Appeals to Voters
A 1917 Brazos County document urges voters to oppose prohibition in the October 8 election. It questions the source and signatures of the anti prohibition headquarters and argues moral and economic reasons to support keeping wet. Included is a statement from C M Evans of Texas A&M urging prohibition for welfare and wartime efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Texas
W. B. Hudson
Bryan
C. M. Evans
Animal Industry Division
Extension Service
A. & M. College
Drive Out Whiskey to Secure Democracy and War Effort
Senator Morris Sheppard urges national prohibition to protect home, church, school, and war support. He argues liquor traffic drains resources and endangers victory in world war, calling for laws to blot out the trade. Includes endorsements and a local Texas temperance mailing with supporting notes from J F Parks Jr. and the Dallas Coffin Company.
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Morris Sheppard
Europe
America
The Grip of Alcohol by Floyd Keller
A Catholic advocate argues that alcohol is a destructive social force and champions prohibition as the practical path. He cites Kansas as a proof of prohibition’s success, contrasts it with New York, and urges church and lay support to curb the open saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
Catholic Temperance Advocate
Pittsburg
Lamp
Society of the Atonement
Graymoor
New York
Rome
Kansas
Commonwealth
Fred
Mike
D. T
Joe
Prohibition Stance Letter From Clarence Ousley
Clarence Ousley expresses support for local option prohibition in Brazos County Texas urging enforcement and respect for local will while noting possible personal absence for the October 8 vote. He emphasizes state war policy and public sentiment, urging nonconfrontational campaigning and acceptance of the community verdict.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
J. L. Edge
Bryan
Texas
Edge
Brazos County
Clarence Ousley
Tabor High School Program Highlights Community Welfare Prize
Rain-deprived Tabor faces poor top crops while a Friday night program at Tabor High School featured Victrola music from Bryan, the national hymn America, a Uncle Remus reading, and speeches. Mrs. E. T. Benbow won a five dollar prize for naming the Farmers' Club, which was titled Tabor Community Welfare Club. Reverends Storav Storey and Allen spoke, with a benediction by Rev Storey. Solomon, pastor from Bryan, preached Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Tabor High School
Victrola
Bryan
America
Garrett
C. Benson
Uncle Remus
Albert McCollum
E. T. Benbow
Farmers’ Club
Tabor Community Welfare Club
Storav
Johnn Allen
Storey
Ucev
Solomon
First Methodist Church
Prohibition Speech Energizes Harvey Community
Dallas speaker Mrs Meagrail urged sobriety and efficiency to Harvey academy students. She will join Bryan parade supporters next Saturday to push for a dry town and county. Mrs Higgs accompanied the speaker. no Red Cross meeting this week due to prohibition efforts.
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Harvey
Grand jury urges county books audit and public report
The Brazos County grand jury recommends appointing a three member auditing committee to examine all county officers books, produce itemized financial statements, and publish the report at February term. They urge expert audit support if needed and request discharge after submitting their final report.
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District Court
Morehead
Brazos County
Texas
Mra. T
Cc. C. Dulaney
Texas Rhode Island Red Club to Exhibit at Brazos Show
Brazos County Poultry association set December statewide show in Bryan with the Texas Rhode Island Red club assembling for an official exhibition. Committees led by C. L. Benson plan cash prizes funded by advertising, while Col lege hosts a national egg laying contest with six hens per entry and yearlong trap nesting records.
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Daily Eagle
Brazos County Poultry Association
Texas Rhode Island Red Club
C. L. Benson
Brazos County
Co. M. Evans
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Arizona
Evans
Extension Service
Lawler
Ring 42 and G D Tucker Feed Sale Ad
A local advertisement announces Ring 42 and G D Tucker selling all kinds of feed cheap for cash. The notice emphasizes immediate cash purchases and a wide selection of feed products for farmers and households.
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Ring 42
G. D. Tucker
Tanlac credited with 20 pound gain for Oklahoma City man
S. D. Rogers of 500 East Seventh Street credits Tanlac with restoring his strength after five years of indigestion and nervousness. He gained twenty pounds after six to seven bottles and reports improved appetite, sleep, and energy. Tanlac sold in Bryan Wellborn Edge Allenfarm and Tabor via local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
S. D. Rogers
East Seventh Street
Oklahoma City
Rogers
Southern United Sales Company
Mr. Rogers
Arkadelphia
Arkansas
Bryan
N. A. Stewart
Wellborn
J. B. Royder
Edge
Moore & Payne
Allenfarm
Terrel Bros
Tabor
J. K. Presnal
Open Letter to Judge V. B. Hudson from Brazos Local Option
A 1917 Bryan Texas letter urges Judge V. B. Hudson to explain his shift from pro to anti pro prohibition stances. The Brazos Local Option Committee asks why the saloon should be kept and liquor traffic blessed, framing the judge as a public figure in Bryan and Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Tex
V. B. Hudson
Texas
Bryan Daily Eagle
Judge Hudson
Brazos County
John H. Crocker
Harris County
Ile
Hudson
The
Brazos
Spanish minister to Mexico named successor in Madrid notice
Madrid Sept 29 The Duke of Amalfi has been appointed minister to Mexico to succeed Padrilla who is transferred to Lisbon.
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Mexico
Madrid
Duke of Amalfi
Suceed Padrilla
Libson
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Sir
Anti-Prohibition Committee of
Geo. F. Williams
Dallas Coffin Company
Dallas
Sec.y
Brazos Co
Yours Very Truly, J. F. Parks, JR
Floyd Keller
United States
Church of P
Rhode Island
RED Club
Brazos Assn
Rogers Ato
the Smith Drug CO
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