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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1917

Page

7

Extension of Time to Saloon Men Not Legal in Civil Law

The county court debated whether civil or criminal law governs local option delays. County Attorney Bethea urged four publications after election results. Armstrong argued civil statutes set limited, ministerial duties for the county judge. The court ordered the first publication for June 1918, four weeks, establishing prohibition.

Daily Eagle Victor B. Hudson Lamar Bethea Qute Robert Armstrong Supreme Court Hudson Armstrong Commissioners’ Court Claude Buchanan Buchanan Wicer Bethea

No Peace in Sight Says Lloyd George on Enduring War

Associated Press reports from London October 22 quote Premier Lloyd George saying no terms foresee an enduring peace and that any terms would require an armed truce followed by further fighting. The piece also briefly mentions King G. D. Tucker advertising feed, noting lower prices.

Associated Press Londen Lloyd George

Knapp and Ousley Arrive to Discuss War Food Work

Hon. Bradford Knapp and Hon. Clarence Ousley reached Dallas and joined Miss Gearing at A and M College to coordinate wartime food conservation. They will speak at 4 10 pm on Wednesday to students and Bryan residents, then Ousley travels to Tyler Friday.

Daily Eagle Bradford Knapp United States Agricultural Department Clarence Ousley A. and M. College Dallas Miss Gearing State University Mr. Knapp Southwest Texas Plenty Texas Plains Fort Worth A. and M. College

Red Cross Knitting Rules From Friday's Daily Eagle

Bryan Red Cross chapter lists standardized knitting orders for soldiers and sailors. It specifies yarn amounts, needle sizes, cast-ons, stitch patterns, and measurements for sleeve less sweaters mufflers and wristlets, correcting a prior typographical error on shoulder ridges and stitch counts.

Daily Eagle Bryan Texas The Red Cross United States

White's Cream Vermifuge promises relief from worms

If a child sleeps poorly grinds teeth picks the nose has bad breath fickle appetite pale skin and dark circles the cause may be intestinal worms. White's Cream Vermifuge clears worms strengthens stomach and bowels and improves health at 25 cents a bottle sold by £. J. Jenkins.

J. Jenkins

Swor Quits as Texas Labor Commissioner

Frank Swor state labor commissioner from Fort Worth resigned to Governor Hobby, effective November 1. He announced the move in Austin on October 18.

Swor Austin Tex Frank Swor Fort Worth Hobby

Feed and grain sale announced by Reed and Tucker

A local notice states that 42 and G. D. Tucker will sell all kinds of feed cheap for cash. The ad emphasizes cash sales and low prices for farm supplies.

G. D. Tucker Ing

Dodson's Liver Tone against harsh Calomel claims

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy for bilious symptoms and sluggish livers. It contrasts the product with calomel, warning calomel can cause cramping nausea and salivation while promising quick, safe relief and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Dodson Adv

Grover Smith Pleads Guilty to Murder Ten Year Sentence

In Brazos County Texas Grover Smith admitted guilty to murder and was sentenced to ten years in Huntsville penitentiary with good behavior credit. The case arose from a December shooting in Bryan Junction involving Worthingtons. trial was set after a prior examining trial and jury venue was discussed.

Grover Smith Daily Eagle State of Texas Smith Perry Worthington Bryan Junction Brazos Bottom Bryan Worthington Waldrop & Co Harvey Worthington Percy Worthington District Court W. B. Hudson T. R. Batte W. C. Davis W. F. Hillard Jesse Garrett Caldwell

Student judges of livestock at Dallas compete for prizes

A. and M. college Dairy and Animal Husbandry students travel to Dallas for the stock judging contest tied to the fair. Professor F. W. Bell and Professor W. T. Megee accompany the group as J. L. Thomas prepares dairy cattle and products judging, with Prof. J. C. Burns presiding as cattle judge.

A. and M. College Dallas F. W. Bell W. T. Megee J. L. Thomas J. C. Burns The Fair Association R. R. Abicht P. K. Barry J. E. Bloodworth L. H. Carnahan H. L. Chappelle G. M. Davis W. W. Derrick

Lois Ray Henry Dies After Illness at Bryan Hospital

Little Lois Ray Henry thirteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Henry died Monday morning at 10 at Bryan hospital after three weeks with appendicitis. She was a bright popular pupil at school and will be mourned by neighbors and friends. Funeral services were held at the family home at 10 with interment in the city cemetery Rev. C. H. Storey officiating. Relatives from Waco Marathon Palmer and Palmer attended from a distance.

Daily Eagle Lois Ray Henry Jesse Henry Bryan Hospital Lois C. H. Storey J. J. Taylor Maud Carpenter Waco James Henry Marathon Phil Fierce Palmer

Ballard's Snow Liniment Offered for Flesh Wounds

A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is Ballard's Snow Liniment. It is healing and antiseptic. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by EB Jenkins.

E. J. Jenkins Ballard EB. J. Jenkins

Malaria Tonic Sold Cheap in Local Ad

Advertisement for a malaria and chills fever prescription priced at 25 cents claims it breaks any case after five or six doses and prevents fever from returning when followed with a tonic. It purportedly acts on the liver without causing stomach upset.

Classifications for Drafted Men Authorized by Wilson

Five classifications for men awaiting draft outlined by Secretary Baker and Provost Marshal Crowder. Class One includes single men with no dependents, and others cover married men with varying support roles, widowers, and those not fitting other categories. The schedule includes an additional group for unskilled labor and a sixth for those not described elsewhere.

Associated Press Washington Wilson New York Baker Marshal Crowder

Hog Stealing Case Captures Court Attention

A grand jury indictment charges Rube Mullinax and Houston Neeley with stealing eleven hogs from C. C. Cobb about January 21 1917. Twenty witnesses from Grimes county testify as the case becomes the feature of the district court week. Carl Harper represents the defendants District Attorney W C Davis prosecutes. The regular jury was partially seated with ten selected and two more to go. a dozen extra men were summoned to report this afternoon.

Rube Mullinax Houston Neeley Grimes County Carl Harper Madisonville W. C. Davis Court House C. C. Cobb

Robert Fitzsimmons Dies of Pneumonia in Chicago

Chicago report says former world heavyweight champion Robert Fitzsimmons died in a hospital after a five day illness from pneumonia.

Robert Fitzsimmons Associated Press Chicago

Highway Commission Pays Out 376 815 Texas

The Texas Highway Commission reports 376 815.54 balance after three months since July. It shows 342 193.36 paid to counties as a special road fund. Receipts total 768 570.80 with 734 569.80 from motor vehicle registrations and 176 869 from registrations. 3 067 motorcycles registered. 4 800.60 for their registration.

Associated Press Austin Tex State Highway Commission Hobby Commission

Community Welfare Club entertains with stringed numbers

Steep Hollow notes a Saturday night program by the Community Welfare Club with several boys playing stringed instruments. Mr. Lentway spoke to a good congregation Sunday morning. he will return next year.

Steep Hollow Lentway T. W. Creshaw Thurman Thelma Spivey Dan Hall Agnes Conway Willie Bulock

Frost Reports Hit Reliance and the Bottoms

Early this morning reports describe a heavy frost at Reliance and in the bottoms. It is not known if the frost will injure the cotton crop, but such damage is believed likely.

Daily Eagle Reliance

Free Cancer Book From Dr. C A Johnson in Kansas City

A free book by Dr. C A Johnson at Suite 560 1820 Main St Kansas City Missouri offers over twenty years of cancer research experience and case studies. Limited copies available. send for a copy and encourage friends with cancer to request it.

C. A. Johnson Main St Kansas City

School Bonds Voted by Nearly Five to One in the Election

Taxpayers in Bryan approved a 90 000 bond for a new high school by 307 to 44 amid a light turnout on circus day. The article notes a campaign for Article 16 retention, with 129 votes to 111 for its removal, and reports strong local support despite war tax concerns.

Bryan Eagle

German War Vessels Put Out of Action by Russians

A Russian official statement says sixteen German war vessels were put out of action in the Gulf of Riga fighting last week, including two dreadnoughts one cruiser twelve torpedo boats and one transport. At least six torpedo boats were sunk and the Russians report the battleship Salva and a large torpedo boat were lost.

Petrograd Gulf of Riga Salva

German Sailors Mutiny at Ostend Reported

Ostend Belgium mutiny among German sailors who refused to board submarines. An officer was cast into the sea and thirty mutineers were taken in handcuffs to Bruges, per Belgi sch Bagblad.

Ostend Amsterdam Belgisch Bagblad Bruges

Divorces Granted and Court Dockets Mentioned in 1918 Row

The docket lists several civil actions and criminal matters including divorces granted for Maggie Loud and Jennie Davis, a not guilty plea in a maiming case against L Stephan with a guilty plea to aggravated assault and a $25 fine, and financial judgments or continuations involving multiple parties. Damages suits include Jewell McVey et al versus H T C Railroad Co and Isaiah Watson et al versus Bryan and College Interurban railway Co with various continuances and dismissals.

Maggie Loud John Robert Loud Willis Davis Jennie Davis Jackson Jones Eloy Jones State L. Stephan Maiming William Richardson Nisi Lee Richardson J. J. Jones C. L. Eaton W. C. Boyt Jewell McVey H. & T. C. Railroad Co Isaiah Watson Bryan and College Interurban Railway Co O. F. Benjamin Ousley P. H. Arrington W. A. Smith Roy Smith

Mutiny in Austrian Navy Sparks Conflicts with German Sub Fleet

Official dispatches report mutiny in the Austrian navy and clashes with German submarine crews at Pola. Officers on both sides were killed as the German flotilla's heavy-handed conduct and Austrian officers' harsh treatment provoked revolt and retaliation.

Washington Polana Thase

Dr Bizzell Joins Texas Food Board Leadership

Dr W B Bizzell president of Texas A and M College is named chairman of the executive committee of food control in Texas by Administrator Hoover and will serve under E A Peden Houston food administrator for the state.

W. B. Bizzell Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Hoover Food Control E. A. Peden of Houson Texas

Lemon Juice Freckle Remover Beauty Lotion Formula

A home remedy proposes mixing two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint lemon skin softener. The lotion is said to bleach freckles sallowness and tan while softening and whitening skin for months with daily use on face neck arms and hands.

Ady

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Aea Permna Peruna Company Columbus, Ohio the Smith Drug CO Maxwell Detroit Webb Motor Car Co Bryan, Texas Knapp Highway Commission Frost Reports H. 8. Morehead J. L. Fountain Guardian American Bonding Company W. E. Sanders Homer Hunt Castoria Dr. Bizzell Food Board
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