Oliver Parks Recalls Tour Through France In Pierce Arrow Trucks
Sergeant Oliver J. Parks of the quartermasters corps describes a long convoy trip through France in two and five ton trucks, touring towns and sights from Camp Johnston to the front. He notes miles of scenery, a river swim, reunions with old unit members, and encounters with U S troops and German prisoners during a seven month stay in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver J. Parks
Quartermasters Corps
Motor Truck Company
Camp Travis
Camp Joseph Eb, Johnston
D. D. White
Parks
Camp Johnston
France
U. S
Uncle Sam
Old Receiving Company 5
Ollie Parks
Henry Rohde
Bryan Eagles
Wilsom Buchanan
Henry
Oliver
American Soldier's Travel Diary From Dusty Limestone Roads
A firsthand wartime account describes a motor transport unit enjoying liberty and scenic country on dusty limestone roads. The narrator notes cheerful camaraderie, comparing American tourists’ concerns with wartime grit, and mentions plans to advance trucks by train while gaining useful experience for future duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan-Beachly
Stock Exchange
Prizes Offered for Wheat Planting in Brazos Area
World food shortage pushes a drive to raise wheat acreage in Brazos Burleson Robertson Leon Madison and Grimes counties. Jordan T Lawler offers cash prizes including 25 for 10 bushels, 50 for top yield, 100 to a school for planting 1000 acres, with enrollment on the Patriotic Honor Roll by October 20 1918.
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The
Food Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
A. and
M. College
Community Millers’ Association
Jordan T. Lawler
H. T. Lawler Milling and Tract Company
Brazes
Burleson
Robertson
Leon
Madison
Grimes
Bryan
Lawler Milling Company
Lawler
California Syrup of Pigs Diaper Timed Remedy Ad
A vintage warning style drug advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Pigs to ease a child’s stomach liver and bowels with sour waste. It cautions against counterfeits and insists on the genuine California Fig Syrup for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Soldier Letter From France Describes Front Line Life
John S Caldwell, sergeant with the 360th Infantry, writes from somewhere in France to his parents, detailing front line conditions, trench life, gas drills, shelling, and his platoon leadership. He notes mail from home, plans to invest in war bonds, and his optimism despite danger.
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The
Eagle
J. M. Caldwell
John
360Th Infantry
France
Dad
Jenna
States
Fritzy
Hearne
Berlin
You
Estelle
Joe Spell
John Collins
John 8S
Caldwell
Vermifuge Claim for Worms in Children
Advertisement asserts a child with sleep disturbances, gnawing teeth, nose picking, bad breath, poor appetite, pale skin, and dark circles has intestinal worms. White's Cream Vermifuge is promoted to clear worms strengthen digestion and restore health, sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
Quinine Tonic Laxa Tive Bromine Quinine Ad
An advertisement highlights LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine. It claims tonic and laxative effects that avoid nervousness or head aging and urges recognition of the full product name and the signature of HE, W, GROVE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
General March Says Embarkations Continue Amid Influenza
Washington October 5 General March reported that embarkations continue at more than a quarter million monthly despite the influenza epidemic. The war department announces total embarkations now exceed 1 800 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Popular Bryan teacher Nell Wolf dies after pneumonia
Miss Nell Wolf 22, a Lawton Oklahoma native, came to Bryan to teach kindergarten at the high school. After two weeks of teaching she contracted grippe which developed into pneumonia and she died at the home of Mrs. J. B. Sanders. She was honored by faculty and students and funeral services were planned for Cameron. Her mother and relatives learned of the death as the body prepared for transport to Cameron for burial.
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Nell Wolf
Lawton
Okla
Bryan
Miss Wolf
Dallas
Walton Leaves 10 Attend Meeting
T. O. Walton, acting director of extension service at A and M College Texas, travels to Nashville to join extension directors from 15 southern states for a conference October 7 to 9. The meeting, called by Dr Bradford Knapp, will discuss emergency fund division and a national agricultural war program to boost food and feed production and coordinate farm campaigns.
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T. O. Walton
Extension Service
A. and
M. College of Texas
Nashville
Tenn
Bradford Knapp
Washington, D. C
Emergency Fund
Boro Zones antiseptic promoted for all wounds
Surgeons emphasize prompt first aid with an efficient antiseptic. Boro zone is pitched as ideal for man or beast, preventing infection and accelerating healing. Sold by M. H. James and marketed for emergency readiness.
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M. H. James
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Health
All children troubled with worms have an unhealthy color and stomach disturbance. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic given regularly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic. Nature will throw off the worms and the child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
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Grove
Lemon Juice 5 Skin Whitener Ad Promises Beauty
An older advertisement touts lemon juice mixed with orchard white to create a quarter pint facial lotion. It claims to bleach freckles sallowness and tan, soften and whiten skin, and advises straining lemon juice to remove pulp and to apply daily to face neck arms and hands.
Synod of Texas to Convene at Waxahachie First Church
The Synod of Texas of the Presbyterian Church will convene at First Presbyterian Church, Waxahachie Texas on Tuesday evening October 8. Rev. T C Caldwell will preach the opening sermon. The synod includes ten presbyteries across the state with 214 ministers and 418 churches. The church body reports 37 750 communicants and 264 Sunday schools with 27 917 enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod of Texas
The
Presbyterian Church of the United States
First Presbyterian Church
Waxahachie
Texas
T. C. Caldwell
D. D
Waco
Presbyterian Church In
Synod
Austin College
Sherman
Texas Presbyterian College For Girls
Milford
Daniel Baker College
Brownwood
Austin Theological Seminary
Austin
Presbyterian Home and School For Orphans
Files Valley
Texas Mexican Industrial Institute
Kingsville
General Assembly of
Southern Church
Assembly
Monument to three American soldiers planned at Bethel Mont
Paris reports a memorial to the first three U S soldiers killed in action on November 3 1917. A tall granite column designed by Louis Majorelle will stand at Bethel mont in the sector where the heroes fell. One shaft side will bear the inscription praising their sacrifice for right and country.
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J. K. Gresham
Swansville
Thomas P. Enright
Pittsburg
Merle Hay
Glidden
Lorraine
United
Paris
Louis Majorelle
Bethelmont
New Subscriptions List Added This Week
The Eagle reveals 19 new subscribers including Ed F Trant Bryan Roy Danforth Pvt Harry V Gorzycki John F Turek Milton Austin Charles Hayes W C Raines Mrs Estella Upright Pvt W E Lewis Walter Holden W W Smith Lieut A L Ballard Dr G S Fraps W E Hill Earl Phillips J W Stewart J A Rychlek J J Bolmanski T A Byars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
F. Trant
Bryan
Roy Danforth
Harry V. Gorzycki
John F. Turek
Milton Austin
Benchley
Charles Hayes
W. C. Raines
Estella Upright
W. E. Lewis
Walter Holden
W. W. Smith
Cuba Subscribes Over 3 Million in Liberty Loan Drive
Havana reports Cuba subscribed more than 3 million dollars by the end of the first week of the fourth liberty loan. Local readers note the early mobilization and strong national participation in the bond drive.
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Havana
Cuba
Piles Cured in Six to Fourteen Days Claim Promoted
An advertisement promises quick relief for piles with a six to fourteen day cure. It claims druggists will refund money if itching bleeding or irritation persists after use. The copy uses bold claims and appeals to customers seeking fast results.
Two Soldiers Die Of Pneumonia At College
Privates Albert J. Holz 26 of La homa Oklahoma and Sam H. Harmonson 23 of Anarene Texas both of company B training detachment at A and M college died at the college hospital after a week with pneumonia. Funeral plans set for Anarene. James M. Hight to accompany remains as military escort. College health improves with seven new influenza cases reported yesterday. Major F W Zeller orders indoors duties to avoid rain and complications.
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Albert J. Holz
Sam H. Harmonson
A. and
M. College
College Hospital
Holz
Charles Holz
Lahoma
Okla
Harmonson
W. P. Harmonson
Anarene
Texas
James M. Hight
Conan B
College
F. W. Zeller
We Buy Old False Teeth and Precious Metals
We will pay up to 21.50 per set for broken or intact false teeth. Send now and cash will be sent by return mail. Packages held 10 to 15 days pending approval of our offer. Also highest prices for old gold jewelry gold crowns bridges platinum and silver. United States Smelting Works Inc 994 Goldsmith Bldg Opp Postoffice Milwaukee Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Smelting Works, Inc
Postoffice
Milwaukee
Wis
Indigestion relief with Herbine sold by M. H. James
Advertisement promotes Herbine as a remedy for burning chest and throat from indigestion. It claims to drive out badly digested food, strengthen the stomach, and purify the bowels, noting it is sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
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Trip
Lawrence & Co
E. J. Jenkins
Deagt. Caldwell
Piveumonia
Walton
Bete of
Peruna
Uren
G. R's & 2 Ry Ir Miichland
Grand Rapids, i
Brazos County
Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Company
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