War costs mount as nations burn through vast sums daily
War is costing belligerent nations at 160 million dollars a day, 6.5 million hourly, with the United States bearing about a quarter of the cost. The Mechanics and Metals National Bank of New York reports the U S leads in spending, followed by Great Britain and Germany, amid about 53 million soldiers involved.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Mechanics and Metals National Bank of New York
Great Britain
Germany
White’s Cream Vermifuge advertised for child worm treatment
An old advertisement claims children with sleep grinding, nose picking, bad breath and pale skin have worms. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge to clear worms, strengthen digestion, and restore health, priced 25 cents per bottle and sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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E. J. Jenkins
King G. D. Tucker Sells Feed at Lower Prices
King G. D. Tucker offers all kinds of feed at reduced prices, promising value for farmers. The notice hints at competitive rates and broad product range but provides few specifics beyond "sells for less."
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G. D. Tucker
Pomillo Convicted and Jury Rates Him Ten Years in Prison
Frank Pomillo was found guilty of murdering Tom Ropolo by a jury that sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary. The panel deliberated after lengthy afternoon arguments and reported ready at 9:45 this morning. Judge Morehead asked a few routine questions before Pomillo was handcuffed and jailed.
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Pomillo
Daily Eagle
Frank Pomillo
Tom Ropolo
W. B. Hudson
Barron
Morehead
Colorado
Nunn
Ballard's Snow Ni ment Dressing Ad
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin. Ballard's Snow Ni ment heals and acts as an antiseptic. Prices 26c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by E J Jenkins.
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Ballard
E. J. Jenkins
Singer sewing shop relocates to Bryan Street near Bonneville
New location for Singer sewing machine shop run by T. A. Satterwhite at Bryan Street near Bonneville with phone 430.
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Singer Sewing Machine
Bryan Street
Bonneville
T. A. Satterwhite
Suffragists Given Six Months In Workhouse
Washington October 16 four white house suffragist pickets receive six months in the workhouse the heaviest sentence yet for suffrage protest in the capital Judge Mullowney says the woman's party will not be recognized if women do not participate in laws. An estimated monster demonstration is planned for November 10 in front of the White House.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Mullowney
Polce
Woman's Party
Postmaster General Ren Dickinson Dies at 76
Ren M Dickinson former postmaster general under Cleveland died at his Tren ton home today. He served as postmaster general during the Cleveland administration and was a prominent Republican figure in Michigan politics.
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Ey Associated Press
Detroit
Ren. M. Dickinson
Cleveland
Trenton
Bargain Sale in Dry Goods Department
The store promotes a wide range of discounted items including white bed spreads at $1.98 to $1.10, children's apparel, ladies coats skirts shirts and blouses, dress ginghams, aprons and linens. Featured prices emphasize deep cuts on bed coverings, undergarments, and boys suits with multiple price points.
Men’s Furnishings Sale Draws Big Crowd
A large selection of men and youths underwear including heavy fleece lined drawers and shirts. Rib under shirts and drawers priced at 46 cents. Blue dress shirts offered at 69 65 60 and 50 cents. White hemstitch handkerchiefs 6 cents each. Suspenders 26 cents. Working gloves 35 to 60 cents.
Ladies Canvas Shoes Goodyear Sole Specials
Newspaper ad lists canvas shoes for ladies with leather sole and rubber sides at 1.25 to 2.50, white and black variants, plus misses leather and canvas options in low and high tops priced to 2.00 to 2.50, season sale details included.
Exall Highway Hope Pushed By Franklin In 1917 Brazos County
Secretary L S Franklin of the Henry Exall Highway association states Brazos and neighboring counties have secured progress on the Exall route. A county eight member committee will meet with other counties, with a Millican drive to organize a mass meeting for road improvements and possible government aid. Franklin urges coordination with Limestone Robertson Brazos Grimes and Waller counties to finalize the route and committees.
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Daily Eagle Brazos
Henry Exall
Johnson
The
Business Club
Bryan
Wellborn
Millican
Benchley
Franklin
Henry Exall Highway Association
Robertson County
Eberstadt
Dallas
Texas
E. Eberstadt
Freestone
Leon
Madison
Walker
Montgomery
Henry Commission
L. W. Hill
Huntsville
State Highway Commission
Austin
Corsicana
Exall
Limestone
Robertson
Brazos
Grimes
Waller
Commission
Robertson, Brazos
Grimes and
Election Set for Grimes County Prohibition Vote
Navasota Texas October 12 The Grimes County commissioners court fixed November 6 as the election date for a prohibition vote after receiving a petition from residents. The sessions were held Monday and Tuesday and the petition prompted the call for the election.
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Commissioners’ Court
Burleson County Ledger
Navasota
Texas
Government to Requisition Vessels Over 1500 Tons
Washington October 12 The government plans October 15 requisitions of American ships over fifteen hundred tons deadweight instead of twenty five hundred as first announced. A great need for trans Atlantic tonnage prompted the change.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nations at War with Germany and Allies in World War I
The record lists nations at war or breaking diplomatic ties with Germany and its allies. It includes declarations between Austria Hungary and multiple states from 1914 to 1917, with Italy Japan the United States and others joining or opposing through 1917.
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Germany
Serbia
Russia
France
Great Britain
Montenegro
Japan
Belgium
Italy
San Marino
Portugal
Roumania
Greece
Cuba
Panama
Siam
Liberia
China
United States
Brazil
Bolivia
Haiti
Honduras
Nicaragua
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Allies
Two Hundred Attended Tabor Welfare Club
A community welfare meeting in Tabor drew about 200 attendees. Secretary Eberstadt of the commercial club Dr. W. B. Bizzell from A and M college County Agent Benson and L. M. Elliott from the extension service spoke on topics, and the talks were praised for their usefulness.
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Tabor
Eberstadt
Commercial Club
W. B. Bizzell
A. and M. College
Benson
L. M. Elliott
Extension Service
Obituary: John Koryjan 79 Kurten Resident Dies
John Koryjan aged 79 and longtime Kurten resident died at home yesterday. He was a member of several societies and St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Survived by his wife and four children. Funeral from the family home today with burial in the Kurten cemetery.
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Daily Eagle
John Koryjan
Kurten
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Urten
Clip This And Pin On Wifes Dresser
An Cincinnati authority promotes freezone as a quick pain free remedy for corns and calluses. A small bottle costs little and should remove hard or soft corns without inflaming surrounding skin. The ad urges druggists to stock freezone.
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Cincinnati
Ady
New War Tax Three Cent Postage Effective November 2
On November 2 postal rates change under the war tax. One ounce or fraction costs three cents, with three cents for each additional fraction. Postal cards remain two cents and drop letters two cents. Senders should include a return address to enable return if postage is short.
Armenians report burial of babies with mothers by Turks
Reverend Henry H. Riggs, of Harput, describes Armenian babies buried alive beside slaughtered mothers. He cites mass killings, forced marches to Mesopotamia, and bodies in ravines and deserts, with relief efforts aiding thousands and urging care for 409,000 orphans.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry H. Riggs
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Harput
Turkey
Dr. Riggs
Euphrates
Mesopotamia
Sewing machine overhaul and adjustments by T A Satterwhite
For overhauling and adjusting all kinds of sewing machines call 430. T A Satterwhite, salesman and collector for Singer Sewing Machine company.
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Phone
T. A. Satterwhite
Singer Sewing Machine Company
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Webb Motor Car Co
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