Brazos County Food Conservation Campaign Urges Pledges
Brazos County fights food waste in World War era effort led by the Food Administration. County Agent C. L. Beason announces a home pledge drive with local committees named by community, urging preachers to focus Sunday sermons on Food Conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Europe
Bryar
J. T. Hanway
A. J. Buchanan
BP. J. Fountain
Welborm
Arner
Kurten
W. H. Buchanan
Maggie Asters
Edge—M
J. Payne
Mae Stevener
Tabor
Mary Locke
E. Bobo
F. M. Vance
Benbow
Minnie McCallum
Susie Parker
W. R. Parker
Bernice Hanna
Fountain
J. J. Holik
Bertie McVey
Smetana
J. D. Barnett, Jr
Knob Prairie
Ellen Lloyd
Bowman
J. W. Gilpin
W. P. Means
Macy
M. Corgey
Ora Lewis
Petition for local option election in Austin and Travis county
A petition filed with county commissioners seeks a local option election in Austin and Travis county excluding one precinct. The document lists more than 1300 signatures and drew a large crowd at the courthouse during presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Travis County
Court House
Marriage Licenses Listed for several couples
Francisco Patronella and Guisep pa Carrabba Pedro Beserra and Nicolasa Tus talla A W Blagrave and Pearl Hawkins N Moreal and Mrs Fannie Good man Steve Hudetts and Lucy Nayak marriage licenses listed in local records with names pairing each couple for civil registration.
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Francisco Patronella
Guiseppa Carrabba
Pedro Beserra
Nicolasa Tustalla
A. W. Blagrave
Pearl Hawkins
N. Moreal
Fannie Goodman
Steve Hudetts
Lucy Nayak
Deserves a Gold Medal for Freezone Corn Remedy
Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone to relieve corns and calluses. A few drops on a tender corn stop soreness and allow the corn to loosen and be lifted out, root and all, with little cost and no irritation to surrounding skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Britain Faces Unique Postwar Trade Challenge
The British Review Engineering editor warns that after World War I Britain will confront a rare competition. Germany, resilient and well financed, seeks to regain markets while the United States benefits from wealth and a strong home market. Britain must secure government protection to reform its distorted industries and compete with America and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Great Britain
British Review
Engineering
England
Germany
United States
America
Day of Prayer Proclaimed for Success of American Arms
President Wilson proclaims Sunday October 28 a day of prayer for the success of American arms following a congressional resolution. The notice, dated October 26, comes from Washington via the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Texans Urgently Call for Knitted Gear for Soldiers
A 1917 appeal from Mrs. W. B. Sharp and Mrs. Albert Buchanan urges Bryan and Brazos County women to knit 450 helmets socks and abdominal bands for Texas boys in New Jersey. The Ladies Embroidery Club will begin Friday and Red Cross yarn is running low. Volunteers may obtain yarn by phoning Mrs. M. B. Parker.
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Houston
Texas
Albert Buchanan
Bryan
New Jersey
W. B. Sharp
M. B. Parker
Brazos County
Red Cross
Bohemian Red Cross Auxiliary Organized
The Bohemian Red Cross Auxiliary was organized September 2 at the S P J T Hal by the Bohemian National Alliance and St Elizabeth Society members. Officers elected include president Mrs W J Hajek and secretary Mrs John Habarta, with a 108 member base and total funds reaching 173 dollars from local groups and the national alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of St. Elizabeth Society
Bohemian National Alliance
T. Hal
Bohemian Red Cross
Frank Elzner
Frank Zubik
W. J. Hajek
Frank Kadanka
John Habarta
Marie Valouch
Julia Parizek
Bryan
Mary Mina
Simon Nemec
Smetana
Frank Elaner
Wheelock
John Krenek
Albina Kadanka
J. Os Nemec
F. Kohout
J. Lisa
Ll. Zavooda
Egneserdolf
Adolf Wymola
Stany Wymola
Joe Wymola
Frank Stasny
Jake Sramek
W. G. Hajek
A. J. Hajek
Steve Nemec
Joe Sosolik
Joe Turek
Victor Boresky
Frank Mann
Bartholomew Valouch
J. J. Kreek
Vincent Luza
I. J. Krenek
Red Cross
Wm. H. Taft
Miss Boardman
America
France
Divorces Granted in District Court Sessions
From Wednesday's Daily Eagle divorces were granted in four cases: Winara Criss vs Reuben Criss, Sylvester Warren vs Josephine Warren, Velma Hines vs Ulrich Hines, Sylvia Lewis vs Ed Lewis. John A. Moore Jr. appointed receiver to sell Fountain Bros property at private sale. State vs William Richardson swindling dismissed.
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Winara Criss
Reuben Criss
Sylvester Warren
Josephine Warren
Velma Hines
Ulrich Hines
Sylvia Lewis
State
William Richardson
Smith Drug Company Item Sold For Ecze Ma
Sold by Smith Drug Company, the product described as ecze ma is noted in a brief blot of information. No further details are provided about the item, its purpose, or pricing in the accessible text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Drug Company
Tanlac credited with restoring health and weight gain
Mrs. Martha Allen of Dallas recounts dramatic relief from rheumatism after taking Tanlac. She gained 33 pounds and regained appetite and sleep, with lasting improvement until a January grippe. She praises the medicine and offers to discuss her experience. Tanlac sold by local merchants in Bryan Wellburn Edge Allen Farm and Tabor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Allen
Tanlac
North Pearl Street
Dallas
Taniac
Bryan
N. A. Stewart
Wellburn
J. B. Royder
Edge
Moore & Payne
Allen Farm
Terrell Bros
Tabor
J. K. Presnal
Ady
Bryan Boy Mentioned in Official Cables
Vice Admiral Sims reports a submarine attack on the torpedo boat destroyer Cassin in British waters. Frank Ruell Fisher, chief machinist’s mate and son of Mr. Fisher, helped make temporary repairs to keep the Cassin afloat after an engine was damaged. The crew fired at the submarine and the Cassin escaped a direct hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Navy Department
Sims
Cassin
Frank Ruell Fisher
Harvest Notes From Steep Hollow and County Fair
Steep Hollow reports a local exploration party to Blanche L oil field and a round of persimmon trees. Farmers harvest sweet potatoes with better than expected yields and seed supply for next year. Brazos county exhibits shine at the State Fair with prize wins by local club girls. Red Cross workers Mrs. Cloud Saxon and Morgan aided in relief efforts. Mrs. T. A. Godsoe and children visit relatives before joining Mr. Godsoe in Houston. Miss Willie Weedon undergoes appendicitis surgery at Bryan hospital.
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Steep Hollow
Brazos County
Club
Essie Shealy
Bessie Morgan
Mesdames Cloud
Saxon
Morgan
Reliance
Red Cross
T. A. Godsoe
Beaumont
J. W
Mathis
Godsoe
Houston
Willie Weedon
Bryan Hospital
Local social notes and visiting guests from nearby towns
Misses Morgan and Essie Shealey returned from Crosby. Professors Varner and Gilpin spent the weekend at the Dallas fair. Mrs Varner and several relatives joined them in Fort Worth. The group enjoyed a Friday night entertainment hosted by Mr and Mrs J Boliver Lloyd. Bryan visitors Chas H Tabor Clyde Gregg J W Tabor Roscoe Nole spent the weekend here. Residents from Steep Hollow Kurten and Independence attended singing Sunday. Jessie Mathis is visiting relatives in Bryan. Robert N Smith spent Sunday in Independence. Artie Smith visited her parents J R Smith and wife. C Morgan J Cloud and C N Shealy attended the New Baden Baptist Association. Bessie e notes end.
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Reliance
Morgan
Essie Shealey
Crosby
G.R Varner
W. Gilpin
Dallas Fair
A. Varner
Ruth Sims
Myrtle Thomas
Ferne Moore
Gause
Texas
Messrs Varner
Gilpin
Fort Worth
J. Boliver Lloyd
Chas.h. Tabor
Clyde Gregg
J. W. Tabor
Roscoe Nole
Bryan
Steep Hollow
Kurten
Independence
Jessie Mathis
Robert N. Smith
Artie Smith
J. R. Smith
C. Morgan
Cloud
C. N. Shealy
The
Baptist Association At
New Baden
Bessie E Just
King G. D. Tucker Sells Feed At Low Prices
Local supplier King G. D. Tucker advertises a broad range of feed products offered at reduced prices, inviting customers to shop for affordable livestock sustenance.
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G. D. Tucker
Oil Land Leases to J D Adams for Oil Wells
J P Vandiver and wife lease to J D Adams three tracts for one year to sink oil wells. Tract one covers 51 35 acres, tract two 166 acres, and tract three 50 acres of the A Lee Sr survey.
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J. P. Vandiver
J. D. Adams
A. Lee, Sr
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Reward
An old-style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It touts a thirty five year reputation and claims action through the blood to heal mucous surfaces. It urges immediate use and mentions testimonials from Ney & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
NEY & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Warehouses Reorganize to Meet New State Law
Farmers union warehouses across Texas are reorganizing and amending charters to fall under the new markets and warehouse law. It brings strict state supervision, makes receipts negotiable and preferred at Fed banks, and lowers insurance rates to 2.10 per 100 of property for state supervised facilities.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Farmers’ Union
Weinert
Federal Reserve Banks
Texas Cotton Palace Exposition in Waco Daily Features
Texas Cotton Palace Exposition at Waco advertises daily feature days with popular low rate excursions. Season tickets sold through I and G N railroad. ticket agent offers further particulars under the Warpath promotion.
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Waco
Adv
Births Reported in Millican and Kurten Families
A boy was born October 14 1917 to Mr and Mrs Jeff Ennis of Millican. A boy was born September 12 1917 to Mr and Mrs James Long of Kurten.
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Jeff Ennis
Millican
James Long
Kurten
Man Wounded in Saloon Fight Near Somerville
Saturday night at Clay Texas 12 miles east of Somerville an altercation broke out in a saloon leaving W B Gandy shot and seriously wounded. The report notes the bullet injury and ongoing condition of the wounded man.
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Somerville
Texas
Clay
Here
W. B. Gandy
Amputation Reported After Wounding Near Brenham
W A Gandy of Rock Prairie, son of Mr and Mrs Berry Gandy, was wounded at Brenham and received treatment. The injury required amputation of his leg. The Bryan and Wilbourne communities express regret over his condition and loss. The Bryan Eagle notes the incident and indicates the wound was severe.
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Brenham
Gandy
Wilbourne
Houston Chronicle
Ernest) Gandy
Berry Gandy
Rock Prairie
Bryan
Beason County Appoints Food Control Chairman
Beason County appoints C. L. Beason county chairman in the Hoover food control movement working under Texas chairman B. A. Peden of Houston. Beason plans to organize forces to place Brazos county at the forefront of Texas in food conservation as a wartime priority.
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Benson
Brazos County
C. L. Beason
Hoover Food Control Movement
Texas
Peden
Houston
Beason
War library work names include new community chairmen
Library Committee Chairmen Mrs. B. Youngblood announces additional community chairmen Tabor Mrs. J. L. Broach Steep Hollow Mrs. R. L. Buchan Reliance Mrs. J. C. Cloud Kurten Mrs. Herman Kindt The College committee omits Mrs. R. P. Marstellar by error.
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B. Youngblood
Tabor
J. L. Broach
Steep Hollow
R. L. Buchan
Reliance
J. C. Cloud
Kurten
Herman Kindt
College
R. P. Marstellar
Pale red cow found in College pasture with brand and marks
A six year old pale red cow with a blotch brand on the right leg and a motley face has been found in the College pasture for eight weeks. It bears an ER H or L H style mark, half of the right ear missing and an underbit in the left ear. Owners may claim the cow by paying notice and pasture charges. J. W. Ridgway. D148 W6.
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J. W. Ridgway
Yaquis to Attack Capital in Sonora Campaign
1 Paso Texas Oct 24 General Eduardo Chavez and staff arrived in Juarez opposite here en route to Sonora to take the field against the Yaqui Indians in revolt in that State General Chavez will be supplied with a command upon his arrival in Sonora
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Paso
Texas
Eduardo Chavez
Juarez
Sonora
Chavez
The Old Reliable Brazos Chill Tonic Ad
The reliable remedy for malaria chills and fevers promotes Brazos Chill Tonic. Sold in 60c bottles at Emmel's Drug Store.
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Brazos
Emmel’s
Bargain Dry Goods Sale Highlights Wide Clothing and Fabrics
Local store promotes deep discounts on bed spreads, children's cloaks, sport coats, aprons, boys suits and knee pants, plus dress gingham, outing fabric, table damask, night gowns, embroidery edging, skirts, petticoats and poplin dress goods. Prices range from 7c to $7.50 with many items under $2.00.
Men's and Youth Furnishings Sale Highlights
A local retailer advertises mens heavy fleece lined drawers and under shirts from 69c to 65c, blue chamber shirts at 69c, 65c, 60c and 50c, white hemstitch handkerchiefs at 5c, suspenders at 25c, 20c and 15c, plus mens working gloves at 50c, 35c and 10c. Multiple bulk lines emphasize low prices across garments and accessories.
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Nation Department
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Food Conservation Campaign
Travis
TKS
Cincinnati Authority
Britain
Bohemian Red Cross Auxiliary
District Court
Morehead
Daily Eagle
Bryan Boy
Beason County Food Control Chairman
Library Committee
Care Eagle
Overland
Country Club
R. L. Morrison
College Station
Chas. N. Simpson
M. Bonneville
Main Street
Sresereenere
Shoe Department
Kauf
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