German Conference Prompts World War Watch and Peace Hopes
The Kaiser convenes a star chamber meeting of German sovereigns in Berlin amid war uncertainty. Speculation centers on plans to quell uprisings, potential abdication rumors, and the possibility of renewed peace or prolonged conflict. Observers note unprecedented sovereign participation and question future governance.
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Berlin
Bavaria
Saxony
Luxemburg
Germany
Stockholm
William
German Empire
War Time Profiteers Branded as Poisonous Pests
The piece calls profiteers who push government contractor profits and butter prices during wartime "parasite" and "samiler gink." It urges crushing them financially and physically, reporting offenders to the county council of defense for swift action, condemning them as worse than pro-Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council of Defense
Minnie Philpot’s Recovery After Debilitating Pain
In Gonzales Texas Minnie Philpot describes years of severe left side and back pain with headaches and weakness. She says after years of suffering she began taking Carmo and reports improvement and renewed ability to work and move.
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Gonzales
Tex
Minnie Philpot
Profiteer Urged to Face Defense Councils
The passage calls for harsh action against a profiteer likened to a killer and Spanish influenza. It urges shunning by all society and reporting him to defense councils to purge the nation of this “enemy within.”
Government control of railways and telegraphs suggested
The article argues that postwar government ownership has improved efficiency, reduced accidents, and kept services running with no lost messages. It predicts continued public operation of railways telegraph and express services as a war emergency, with one cent fares likely and increased postwar service.
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William G. McAdoo
Four Pullman wreck near Bryan derails trains
Four Pullman cars attached to the Fort Worth to Bryan train on the H T C were derailed opposite the Bryan ice plant early Sunday. A split rail caused the accident but due to steel car construction no serious injuries occurred. Passengers continued to their destination in day coaches. The main line will reopen today with detours yesterday.
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Bryan
Fort Worth
Wilson Leads Liberty Day Parade in New York
President Wilson marched at the head of an American division in the liberty day parade lined with cheering crowds in New York City on October 12.
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Associated
New York
Wilson
Malaria Mosquito Destroyer Flows to Blood Germs
A brief item notes a product that destroys malaria germs transmitted to the blood by the malaria mosquito, priced at 60 cents.
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Price
Letter from John McMillin describes Vancouver Camp life and activities
John McMillin writes from Vancouver Washington in October 1918 describing daily work at a lumber mill, shifts and pay, proximity to Portland, transport options, and facilities including a new Y M C A with books, lectures, and free instruction. He notes influenza is mild due to precautions and mentions personal study in mechanical drawing.
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J. J. Tatum
John John McMillin
25Th Spruce Squadron
2D Prov. Reg
Vancouver
Wash
Brother Tatum
Portland
Columbia
Wilmette
Restores Vitality and Energy by Purifying the Blud
Purifying and enriching the blud restores vitality and energy. The item provides an invigorating effect and strength enhancing properties. Price 0g.
Father Gleigoner Reports Improved Barracks No 5 Conditions
Pastor J B Gleissner of St Josephs Church writes to the Bryan Eagle praising improvements at Barracks No 5. He recalls prior dire conditions but notes day by day progress, with nurses, pillows, sheets, gowns, flowers and cool drinks aiding the sick. He commends Lt Sexton and volunteers while insisting he did his duty for justice and peace.
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Bryan Eagle
Sexton
Justice and Peace
J. B. Gleissne
St. Joseph’s Church
College Station signal corps thanks aid providers for influenza relief
First Lieut Hjalmar Hovde of the 32nd Signal Corps at A and M College Station thanks individuals and stores for supplies aiding ill soldiers during the influenza epidemic. He extends special gratitude to donors and campus women for special diet efforts, and to all others who contributed though unnamed.
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32Nd Signal Corps
32Nd Service Company
Signal Corps
College Station
Texas
A. and M. College
J. B. Bagley
J. E. Covey
E. W. Crenshaw
J. N. Cole
R. R. Ellis
Evans
Mae Belle Evans
J. W. Hall
C. B. Nichols
M. B. Parker
A. T. Potts
Rob
Hjalmar
Hovde
Peter Vitopil Dies After Week Long Pneumonia
Peter Vitopil a 42 year old Bryan resident and grocery businessman died at 9 10 last night after a week long illness of pneumonia at his Twenty fifth street home He married Frances Rosprim in 1902 and is survived by four children Peter 13 John 10 Mary 8 and Frances 5 Funeral services will be Sunday at St Josephs Catholic church with Rev Father J B Gleissner officiating and interment in the Catholic cemetery
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Peter Vitopil
Twenty-fifth Street
Vitopil
Bryan
Frances Rosprim
Peter
John
Mary
Frances
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father J. B. Gleissner
Dodson's Liver Tone Endorsed Over Calomel
An advertisement denounces calomel as causing sickness and promises Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable tonic. It claims the product cleanses the liver without griping, harms none, and can be given to children. It urges refunds if not effective.
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Dadson
Dodson
Camp Travis He Conquered Epidemic at Sanitary Camp
Camp Travis fought Spanish influenza with strict sanitation and preparedness. Forewarned by eastern camps, officials mobilized nurses supplies and a base hospital. During the first week of the outbreak no fatalities occurred at Camp Travis and pneumonia cases were kept to a minimum.
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Camp Travis
United States
Mammoth
Complaints Filed Against Texas Feed Law Violators
Complaints will be filed in several counties after violations of the Texas feed law including incorrect guarantees non tagging and adulteration of animal feed. The action will be taken in San Augustine Corpus Christi Falfurrias Waxahachie Waco Hillsboro Georgetown Roby and Wichita Falls per F D Fuller chief of the feed control service at College Station.
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Texas
San Augustine
Corpus Christi
Falfurrias
Waxahachie
Waco
Hillsboro
Georgetown
Roby
Wichita Falls
F. D. Fuller
Feed Control Service
College Station
Local contractor J. W. Wilkinson dies in Madison
J W Wilkinson 31 lifelong Brazos county resident dies of pneumonia Saturday night at 9 30 at father in law R L Walker home in Madison county. Survived by wife and small child at bedside. Funeral held Sunday at Bedias with interment in family burying ground. Wilkinson a contracted builder well known in Bryan. Mrs Wilkinson to return to Bryan by night train tonight.
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J. W. Wilkinson
Brazos County
R. L. Walker
Madison County
Wilkinson
Bedias
Lemon Skin Softener Beautifies Complexion Ad
Make cheap lemon lotion by mixing juice of two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white in a bottle. Strain to remove pulp for months of freshness and use daily on face neck arms and hands to bleach freckles and smooth rough skin.
Dr King’s New Discovery Relieves Cold Suffering
A vintage ad proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery eases cold symptoms. It promises to loosen phlegm soothe irritated throat and speed recovery with faithful use. The product is portrayed as over fifty years old and widely available at druggists.
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Bac
Make Your Bowels Behave with New Life Pills
An advertisement promoting Dr. King's New Life Pills as perfect bowel trainers that cleanse the system surely and comfortably. It claims regulation of the bowel will relieve torpor and improve function. The copy urges readers to try the pill for relief and regularity.
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Dr. King
Captain Gibson Replies to Bryan Eagle Editorial
Captain John F. Gibson M C issued a formal statement denying claims of a death and no physician. He lists aid from the Red Cross, hospital inadequacy in Bryan, and that most deaths occurred in the College hospital. He defends care given and urges constructive help rather than sensational reporting.
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John F. Gibson
A. and M. College
Captain Gibson
M. C
Bryan
Bagiet
Red Cross
Eagle
College Hospital
San Antonio
Bryan and
the Eagle
We Buy Old Teeth and Gold Jewelry
We buy old false teeth and gold items including crowns bridges and silver paying up to 21.50 per set. Send now for cash by return mail with 10 to 15 days handling. United Smelting Works Milwaukee Wisconsin invites immediate mail offers.
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United Sta Smelting Works, Inc
Goldsmith
Postoffice
Milwaukee
Wis
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted as Healing Ointment
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash chafed skin is Ballard's Snow Liniment it is both healing and antiseptic Sold by M H James.
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Ballard
M. H. James
Influenza at College Yields One Death in 24 Hours
One death among college personnel in the latest 24 hour update. John F. E. Anderson, 30, of Boone Iowa, a member of company D training detachment, died Monday afternoon. Quarantine imposed on recovered influenza patients for ten days. Visiting hours set 2 to 5 pm for hospital patients. quarantined men receive no visits. Anderson survived by his mother Mrs. Christian Anderson and a brother. Military escort E C. Kelleher accompanied the body to Boone.
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College
John Fe, Anderson
Boone
Iowa
Maj. S. M. Corbett
M. C
Corbett
Anderson
Christian Anderson
E. C. Kelleher
Boro Zone Sold For First Aid Use In Emergencies
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic treatment for cuts burns and wounds. Boro zone is advertised as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for use on man or beast. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency. Sold by M. H. James.
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M. H. James
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