Students to Draw Army Pay While They Study at A M College
The War Department plans to enroll over 18 year old college students in the Students Army Training Corps at A and M. Privates will receive 30 dollars monthly plus clothes subsistence and instruction. The program aims to keep enrollment at strong levels through September and October with transfers to officers training schools as needed. President Bizzell says the new regulations and the National Service Act promise record college enrollment.
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War Department
Army Training Corps
A. and M. College
Bizzell
Students Army Training Corps
M. College
Americans Seize German Guns In French Quarry Action
A sergeant on a reconnoitering tour near Juvigny helped drive Germans from a quarry after seizing a machine gun. Forty seven Germans surrendered from a limestone cave, with an American corporal taking seventeen. Two artillery pieces were captured as Germans attempted to withdraw them.
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France
Juvigny
Six white men sent to Camp Bowie today
Six white men were sent by the local board today to Camp Bowie: Thomas F. Higgs, Ernest W. Thompson, John W. Ayers, Silas H. Smith, Willie German, Stiney Sikor sky, Henry G. Eaves, Blanton W. Wiley. The negro registrants who went to Camp Travis yesterday are Oscar Price, John C. Monroe, James Nowl ing, Bell Peterson, Glenn Bradley, Flemming Herrod, Jr., Albert Hayes, James Thomas, Arch Burch. The three negroes who went to Camp Dodge, Iowa, are Willie Eaton, Oscar Eaton and Fred BE, Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Bowie
Thomas F. Higgs
Ernest W. Thompson
John W. Ayers
Silas H. Smith
Willie German
Stiney Sikorsky
Henry G. Eaves
Blanton W. Wiley
Camp Travis
Oscar Price
John C. Monroe
James Nowling
Bell Peterson
Glenn Bradley
Flemming Herrod, Jr
Albert Hayes
James Thomas
Arch Burch
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Willie Eaton
Oscar Eaton
Fred BE
Jenkins
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Gentle Laxative Health
A nostalgic ad urges mothers to switch from castor oil and calomel to California Syrup of Figs for cleansing the liver and bowels. It touts its gentle action, wide age range, and counterfeit warnings, claiming many mothers keep it on hand and a bottle bears the California Fig Syrup Company name.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Forty Three Brazos Men Entrained for Camp Travis Tonight
Forty three white men from Brazos county called by the exemption board entrain for Camp Travis. The list names D. W. Kirby Tony Angonia Geo. W. Copelend and others. If all report as ordered the surplus men will be Holek Rawls Todd Smith and Snook. Sting Sikorski left for Camp Bowie. Henry J. Smith sent to Camp Mabry for auto mechanics training.
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Brazos County
Camp Travis
D. W. Kirby
Tony Angonia
Geo. W. Copelend
Jack Depuma
Frank Cheapella
Chas. M. Cole
Tony Iaio Milam Arnold Edward Dugat Marion Deason Jas, A. Tobias Rufus P. Batton
Sam Rofino
Anton Homola
Jim Degelia
Roy Beene
Luther B. Wilson
Jacob W. Manchas
Julius B. Christian
Frank Oorsteny
James O. Wilson
Otto Bentke
John E. Easton
Anton Fuschak
Roland C. Nunn Barlia M. Risinger
Joe J. Bukowski
Jnc. W. Rawls
Earlie C. Andrews
Robt. N. Smith
Jas. B. Weatherly
Sam Pickle
Frank Brezek
Edwin Blazek
Richard Slaughter
Theo. Plagens
Carl Brocksmith
Willard Dowling
Tony Plagens
Tony Faille
Arthur W. Schutz
Tom Holek
Roy D. McMillan
Sam E. Todd Bolan
F. Lloyd Wm. R
Julius B. Carona
Lonnie Snook
Holek
Rawls
Todd
Smith
Snook
Sting Sikorski
Camp Bowie
Henry J. Smith
Camp Mabry
Auto Mechanics Training School
Germany Feels Sting of Defeat in Press Tone Shift
Washington dispatch reports German press reflecting growing fear after allied victories in France and Flanders. The Cologne Gazette cites intensified southern front fighting and questions German readiness, while Basel National Gazette warns morale is shattered and long held beliefs about national strength are faltering.
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Washington
Germany
France
Flanders
Colognn
Foch
Basel
Hindenburg
Ludendorf
Local Pairings Listed Across Texas Towns
Hub ert Edwin Andrews ties appear with Hazel D Hall and Daniel J Smith with Miss Rossie Edna Reeves. W J Crews paired with Miss Tommie Todd of Lindale and A J Birdsong with Miss Mary Lavender of Clyde. Mahle and Sybil Fitzgeralds of Iola, John W Blue with Lara M Ricks, and Ross O Patton with Georgia A Brown.
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Hubert Edwin Andrews
Hazel D. Hall
Daniel J. Smith
Rossie
Edna Reeves
W. J. Crews
Tommie Todd
Lindale
A. J. Birdsong
Mary Lavender
Clyde Mahle
Sybil Fitazgibbons
Iola
Texas
John W. Blue
Lara M. Ricks
Ross O. Patton
Georgia A. Brown
Record Butter Bean Weighs Six Pounds in Brenham
In Brenham Texas on August 31 O Schawe’s war garden produced a Guinea variety butter bean weighing six pounds. The giant bean was cooked and served like an egg plant and the seeds were imported by O Schawe. The massive pods drew curious interest from locals.
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Brenham
Tex
O. Schawe
New Guinea
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens in Summer Heat
The advertisement promises that strong people endure summer heat better than the weak and that Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches the blood. It claims the tonic strengthens and revitalizes the whole system and that users will soon feel its invigorating effect.
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Grove
Calotabs Promoted as Pure Calomel Reform
Ady advertises Calotabs as a perfected calomel that is purged of old risks. The pills cleanse the liver and purify the system without objectionable qualities, sold in sealed original packages for 35 cents with pharmacist endorsement.
September 12 Set as Day For Registration of All Men 18 to 45
President Wilson signed the manpower bill creating universal male registration for ages 18 to 45. Speaker Clark and Senator Saulsbury signed the measure. 13 million men are expected to register with a phased call based on qualifications. Youths turning 18 enter a separate group with an educational program.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Clark
Saulsbury
Senate
White House
Tragic Kerosene Fire Kills Bryan Mother and Son
In Kurten neighborhood a kerosene can exploded while cooking. Mrs. G. Clark Bryan about 30 and her son J. D. Bryan eight died from burns. Funeral services held with Rev. J. J. Tatum officiating at Reliance cemetery. Surviving husband and three children.
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G. Clark Bryan
J. D. Bryan
Kurten
J. J. Tatum
Reliance
Bryan
Texas
Jake Holland
Twenty Five Families Sought as Cotton Pickers in Bryan Texas
A. W. Davidson, Brownwood examiner for the U S employment service, reports a telegram from H W Lewis at San Antonio instructing recruitment of 25 families for cotton picking at Bryan Texas. Seekers may go to Brownwood. If more labor is needed in Bryan, guidance will be provided.
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A. W. Davidson
U. S. Employment Service
H. W. Lewis
San Antonio
Brownwood
Texas
Bryan
Lemon Juice Skin Whitener Ad Claims
Prepare a quarter pint lemon lotion by mixing juice from two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white. Strain to remove pulp, store for months, and apply daily to face neck arms and hands to fade freckles sallowness and tan. Ad promotes affordable beauty cream alternative.
President Wilson Calls Labor an Army in the War Effort
In a Labor Day message, President Wilson addresses all Americans as fellow enlisted men united to win World War I. He stresses labor’s integral role, stating the laborer and soldier are equally necessary and that Germany threatens freedom and self-determination for all free people.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Europe
Germany
Labor Day
1918
American Prisoners in Germany Pressed to Write Home
Colonel Churchill warns editors that letters from American POWs in German camps are censored and must praise treatment and food. An intelligence officer notes strict rules dictating content, with nonconforming letters destroyed, making such prisoner correspondence unreliable and not suitable for publication.
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Germany
Churchill
General Staff
Shaw Wins Justice of Peace Primary By Lot Draw
The Democratic county executive committee drew lots to break a tie in justice precinct 2 after run-off primary results showed E A Peters and Al Shaw tied at six votes. Shaw drew the long straw and became the party candidate with no Republican opposition expected this year.
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Democratic County Executive Committee
Eagle
Justice
E. A. Peters
al Shaw
Shaw
Dentists Warned Over Draft Evasion Practice
Washington August 31. Evidence shows draft registrants in some localities seek to avoid service by extracting teeth. The department of justice submitted the matter to the provost marshal general and dentists were warned not to assist in evading the draft or face conspiracy penalties.
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Washington
Department of Justice
GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC PROMOTES HEALTH
All children troubled with worms show unhealthy color and stomach disturbances. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic given regularly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic. Nature will dispel the worms and the child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 50c per bottle.
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Grove
We Buy Old False Teeth And Gold Jewelry
We pay up to 21.50 per set for broken or good false teeth and dental pieces. Cash sent by return mail. Package held 10 to 15 days for approval of our offer. Highest prices for old gold crowns bridges platinum and silver. United States Smelting Works Milwaukee Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Smelting Works, Inc
Postoffice
Milwaukee
Wis
Tours Renames Loire River Bridge After President Wilson
The historic bridge over the Loire at Tours has been named President Wilson in a formal ceremony announced by Associated Press dispatch from Paris dated August 31.
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Associated Press
Paris
River Loire
Tours
Wilson
Republicans File County Ticket With County Clerk
Republicans of Brazos County filed with County Clerk Ferguson a list of candidates for county offices to be voted on in November. The ticket includes J. A. Meyers for county judge, Tyler Haswell for county treasurer, H. E. Peverly for sheriff, F. A. Lee for county clerk, John Daly Jr. for district clerk, H. M. Myers for justice of the peace precinct 5, and C. H. Hayse for constable precinct 5, with John C. Wilson for precinct 4 commissioner.
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Ferguson
J. A. Meyers
Bryan
Texas
H. O. Ferguson
Brazos County
J. A. Myers
Tyler Haswell
H. E. Peverly
F. A. Lee
John Daly, Jr
Justice of the Peace
H. M. Myers
C. H. Hayse
John C. Wilson
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Malaria Remedy
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to destroy malaria germs carried by the malaria mosquito and is offered at a price of 0 cents.
Registration Plans in Brazos County Batts
Central registration plan set for Brazos County with officers named. Registrars meet at court house September 7 at 2 PM to gain instructions. All polling places to serve as registration sites for men aged 18 to 45 as part of wartime military buildup.
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Brazos County
Batts
Central Place
J. W. Batts
Court House
F. L. Henderson
City Hall
A. J. Tabor, Jr
W. E. Graham
Wellborn
S. E. Dunlap
Millican
I. M. Cook
Harvey
Jim Tobias
Kurten
J. W. Harris
Tabor
John W. Beard
Edge
John Kosarek
Smetana
W. P. Moore
Steele’s
Warning of Malaria Signs and Elixir Claim
An old ad describes an aciey and dull feeling as signs of approaching malaria or chills and offers a remedy. It promises to destroy the malarial germ, purify the body, and restore brightness and cheerfulness. Price 60c. Sold by E. J. Jenkins.
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E. J. Jenkins
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