Brazos County Food Conservation Campaign Aims
Brazos County officials urge every family to pledge food conservation as shortages loom worldwide. County Agent C. L. Beason chairs the drive with a roster of local volunteers directing pledges across Bryan Welborn Millican Rock Prairie Harvey Steep Hollow Reliance Kurten Edge Tabor Parker Fountain Smetana Leonard Union Hill Dowling Shiloh Steel's Store Tarlton Pansy Knob Prairie Bowman Macy and others to support a week long program beginning Sunday.
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Brazos County
Europe
Foo
Peden
Bryan
J. T. Hanway
A. J. Buchanan
B. J. Fountain
F. J. Henderson
Welborn
J. Pp. Royder
Minnie Ferguson
Millican
J. W
J. H. Burrows
Rock Prairie
J. M. Atkins
Ida Carroll
Harvey
Benbow
Minnie McCallum
Parker
W. R. Parker
Bernice Hanna
Fountain
J. J. Holik
Bertie McVey
Smetana
Frank Kadanka
J. H. Wehrman
Leonard
Zonia Seale
J. Boreskie
Union Hill
Bertie Suber
Dowling
J. H. Dowling
P .S. Crenshaw
Shiloh
O. J. Cowan
John L Stasney
Steel's
W. P
Lillian Robinson
Tarlton
Susie Moore
J. D. Barnett
Knob Prairie
Ellen Lloyd
Bowman
J. W. Gilpin
W. P Means
Macy
M. Corgey
Ora Lewis
Austin and Travis County Local Option Petition Filed
A petition for a local option election in Austin and Travis County was filed with the county commissioners on Tuesday afternoon, excluding one precinct. It names over 1300 signers and drew a large crowd at the courthouse.
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Austin
Texas
Travis County
Court House
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Court
Francisco Patranella and Guisep ba Carrabba. Pedro Beserra and Nicolasa Tus. A W Blagrave and Pearl Hawkins. N Moreal and Mrs Fannie Good man. Steve Hudetts and Lucy Navak secured marriage licenses in the latest court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Patranella
Guisepba Carrabba
Pedro Beserra
Nicolasa Tus
A. W. Blagrave
Pearl Hawkins
N. Moreal
Mrs. Fannie Goodman
Steve Hudetts
Lucy Navak
Deserves a Cold Medal for Freezone Corn Remedy
A Cincinnati advertorial touts freezone as an inexpensive corn remedy. A few drops applied to tender corn stop soreness and loosen the corn for painless removal, claiming no irritation to skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Britain Faces Unique Postwar Trade Struggle Says Editor
The British review Engineering argues Britain must confront a three way postwar contest with Germany and the United States. Germany, desperate yet well organized, seeks to regain markets via cheap profits. The United States enjoys capital, credit, and a big home market. Britain may need strong government protection to compete effectively.
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Aton
Great Britain
British Review
Engineering
England
Germany
United States
Britain
America
Day of Prayer Proclaimed for Success of American Arms
President Wilson proclaims Sunday October 28 as a day of prayer for success of American arms following a congressional resolution. The notice appears in the Washington dispatch dated October 20 from the Associated Press.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Texas Boys Urgently Need Knitted Gear for Texas Boys
Houston reports a telegram from Mrs. W. B. Sharp urging immediate knitting of helmets socks and abdominal bands for Texas boys in New Jersey. Bryan and Brazos county women organize Ladies Embroidery Club to start by Friday with 25 helmets 25 socks and 25 abdominal bands pledged and more possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Albert Buchanan
Bryan
New Jersey
W. B. Sharp
Buchanan
M. B. Parker
Brazos County
Red Cross
Bohemian Red Cross Auxiliary Organized
The Bohemian Red Cross Auxiliary formed by the St. Elizabeth Society and Bohemian National Alliance members on Sept. 2 at 8S. P. 8 Hall. Officers named include President Mrs. W. J. Hajek and Secretary Mrs. John Habarta. Members joined paying $1 each. total members 108 and fundraising aims to reach 200. The group emphasizes nonsectarian aid to alleviate suffering and support soldiers, with $173 raised so far from various organizations. Progress will be reported periodically.
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Ladies of St. Elizabeth Society
Bohemian National Alliance
P. J
Julia Parizek
Bryan
Mary Mina
Simon Nemec
Smetana
Frank Elzner
Wheelock
John Krenek
W. J. Hajek
Marie Valouch
Albina Kadanka
Marie Nemec
Annie Brandejsky
Florentine Rypal
Agnes Cesak
Marie H. Simon
Marie Zak
Annie Luza
Marie Milberger
Marta Holubec
Adela Jarma
Joe Pasler
Josephine Kohout
Victorie Nemek
Kristina Nemec
Marie
J. Nemec
F. Kohout
J. Lisa
L. Zavooda
Egneserdolf
Adolf Wymola
Stany Wymola
Joe Wymola
Frank Stasny
Jake Sramek
W Sg. Hajek
A. J. Hajek
Steve Nemec
Joe Sosolik
Frank Zubik
Joe Turek
Victor Boresky
Frank Mann
Bartholomew Valouch
J. J. Kreek
Frank Kadanka
Vincent Luza
I. J. Krenek
Red Cross
Wm H. Taft
Miss Boardman
America
France
Local District Court Docket Highlights Several Civil and Criminal Actions
From Wednesday's Daily Eagle sources: Winara Criss v Criss Sylvester Warren v Warren Velma Hines v Hines Sylvia Lewis v Lewis H & T RR Co injunction. Fountain Bros v Nora Elbrich partition property not equitably partitioned. John A. Moore Jr appointed receiver to sell. Fountain Bros v Swancoat promissory note judgment for plaintiff. State v Richardson swindling dismissed on DA motion.
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Winara Criss
Reuben Criss
Sylvester Warren
Josephine Warren
Velma Hines
Ulrich Hines
Sylvia Lewis
Ed. Lewis
RR. Co. S CO .A
Buchanan
Fountain Bros
Nora Elbrich
John A. Moore, Jr
P. E. Swancoat
State
William Richardson
Bryan Boy Mentioned in Official Cables
Vice Admiral Sims praises several officers including Frank Ruell Fisher son of I S Fisher for aiding the torpedo boat destroyer Cassin during a submarine attack. Fisher, a chief machinist's mate, helped keep the Cassin afloat after an engine failure while repairs were made in port.
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I. S. Fisher
Navy Department
Sims
Cassin
Frank Ruell Fisher
Fisher
Local notes from Steep Hollow and Brazos county
Steep Hollow residents joined an exploration outing to the Blanche L oil field and returned via persimmon trees. Farmers report sweet potato harvests better than expected with seed for home use. Brazos county exhibits prize wins at the State Fair. Red Cross workers Essie Shealy Bessie Morgan Cloud Saxon Morgan aided efforts. Mrs. T A Godsoe and children visit relatives. plan to move to Houston. Willie Weedon undergoes appendicitis surgery at Bryan hospital and is hoped to recover.
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Steep Hollow
Brazos County
Club
Essie Shealy
Bessie Morgan
Mesdames Cloud
Saxon
Morgan
Reliance
Red Cross
T. A. Godsoe
Beaumont
Local social notes recount visits and travels around Crosby and Bryan
Misses Bessie Morgan and Essie Shealey returned from Crosby. Prof G R Varner and Prof W Gilpin spent the weekend at the Dallas fair with Mrs A Varner and others from Gause. They joined in Fort Worth activities. Young people enjoyed a Friday night entertainment hosted by local families. Several groups from Steep Hollow Kurten and Independence attended singing on Sunday. Miss Jessie Mathis visited Bryan relatives. Robert N Smith visited Independence. Artie Smith spent weekend with her parents J R Smith. Morgan J C Cloud and N Shealy attended the Baptist Association at New Baden.
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Morgan
J. c. Cloud
N. Shealy
The
Baptist Association At
New Baden
King G. D. Tucker Sells Feed at Low Prices
King G. D. Tucker advertises all kinds of feed at lower prices. The brief notice highlights economy for buyers and invites customers to inquire at the store.
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G. D. Tucker
Oil Land Leases to J. D. Adams Three Tracts Lease
P Vandiver and wife lease three parcels totaling 134... acres from the A Lee Sr survey to J D Adams for one year to sink oil wells. First tract 535 acres, second 166 acres, third 50 acres.
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P. Vandiver
J. D. Adams
A. Lee, Sr
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cure and Reward
An old advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It touts a thirty five year track record and claims the remedy works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and expel poison. It urges immediate use and promises testimonials, with Ohio as a listed location.
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Hall
Ohio
Itching eczema remedy sold by Smith Drug Company
Zensal for itchy skin surfaces in eczema relief sold by Smith Drug Company. Product marketed as fast acting topical treatment for irritation and rashes. Sold at Smith Drug outlets with emphasis on affordable, effective use for adults and children alike.
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Smith Drug Company
Tanlac credited by Mrs Martha Allen for dramatic weight gain
Mrs Martha Allen of 1820 North Pearl, Dallas, says Tanlac relieved her rheumatism after a year of suffering. She reports gaining 33 pounds, restored appetite, better sleep, and lasting health, with a renewed sense of vitality after other remedies failed. She endorses Tanlac and mentions she will discuss it with interested parties. Sold in Bryan, Wellburn, Edge, Allen Farm, and Ady areas.
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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
Warehouses Reorganize Under New Texas Law
Farmers union warehouses across Texas are rechartering to come under the new markets and warehouse law. The measure allows strict state supervision, makes receipts negotiable, and offers a lower insurance rate of $2.10 per $100 for state supervised facilities versus $3.10 for those not under supervision.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Farmers’ Union
Weinert
Federal Reserve Banks
Texas Cotton Palace Exposition in Waco Opens November 3
The Texas Cotton Palace Exposition at Waco runs November 3 to 18 with daily feature days. Popular low rate excursions available via I. and G. N. Season tickets sold daily. Visit the ticket agent for further particulars.
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Waco
Adv
Births Reported in Millican and Kurten
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
In Clay, 12 miles east of Somerville, Texas, a saloon altercation Saturday night left W. B. Gandy shot and seriously wounded. Police investigated as the bullet injury was treated locally.
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Somerville
Texas
Clay
Here
W. B. Gandy
Wounded man loses leg after pistol injury near Bryan
A large calibre pistol wounded Ernest Gandy above the knee causing a shattered bone. An ambulance from Brenham transported him for treatment. Gandy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Berry Gandy of Rock Prairie, is well known in Bryan and Wilbourne. The leg may require amputation.
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Brenham
Gandy
Wilbourne
Houston Chronicle
Ernest) Gandy
Berry Gandy
Rock Prairie
Bryan
Beason County Food Control Chairman Appointed
Sid Beason county farm demonstration agent has been named county chairman in the Hoover food control movement. He reports directly to Texas chairman B. A. Peden of Houston and will organize forces to place Brazos county at the forefront of Texas in food conservation efforts during the war.
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Sid Beason
Hoover Food Control Movement
Texas
B. A. Peden
Houston
Beason
Brazos County
Library committee chairmen announced war library work names
Mrs. RB Youngblood lists community chairmen for war library work including Tabor Mrs J Sh 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 mistake.
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RB. Youngblood
Tabor
J. Sh. Broach
Steep Hollow
R. L. Buchan
Reliance
J.C. Cloud
Kurten
Herman Kindt
College
R. P. Marstellar
Pale red cow found in College pasture near J. W. Ridgway
A pale red cow about six years old with a mottled face and blotch brand on the right leg has been in the College pasture for about eight weeks. The ear damage includes half of the right ear and an underbit in the left ear. Owners may claim by paying for notice and pasture damage. J. W. Ridgway. D148 We
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J. W. Ridgway
Yaquis to Attack Capital in Sonora Campaign
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 Sold At Emmel’s Drug
The reliable antidote for malaria chills and fevers offered in 50 cent bottles at Emmel's Drug Store.
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Brazos
Emmel’s
Bargain Dry Goods Sale with Wide Range of Clothes
A local dry goods department announces a large sale featuring White Bed Spreads at various low prices and a broad selection of coats, suits, dresses, shirts, nightgowns, linens, and fabrics. Discounts mark prices across outfits for men, women, and children, with yardage and per-piece deals.
Men and Youth Furnishings Sale Listing
An old newspaper item advertises mens and youths undergarments including heavy fleece lined drawers and shirts at 45c. It promotes a large selection of blue chamber shirts and dress shirts at 69c to 50c, plus white hemstich handkerchiefs at 5c, suspenders at 25c 20c 15c and a big line of mens working gloves priced 60c 35c and 10c.
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Nation Department
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Benson
C. L. Beason
Food Conservation Campaign
Travis
TIHS
Cincinnati Authority
Bohemian Red Cross Auxiliary
District Court
H. S. Morehead
Daily Eagle
Bryan Boy
Beason County Food Control Chairman
Library Committee
Ad Department
Care Eagle
Country Club
R. L. Morrison
College Station
Chas. N. Simpson
Route 1
M. Bonneville
Main Street
Shoe Department
Caltheen
Kauf
Essereses
Tae
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