Inspection of Bryan Company by Army Officers
Major R. M. Cheney of Fort Bliss led a three hour inspection of the Bryan based supply company of the Eighth Texas National Guard, aided by Colonel Kirk. The report, about ten pages, praised personnel and fitness while noting potential federalization affects on enlistments. Captain Brandon and Lieutenant Sullivan accompanied the visitors and observed drills at the college retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Cheney
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas National Guard
Bryan
Kirk
Texas A
M. Boy
Marlin
Geo. M. Brandon
Sullivan
Hearne
Cheney
Brandon
Exemption Board
Army
M. E. Wallace
J. S. Doane
Waldrop
A. Davidson
Ed E
J. T. Maloney
J. M
Kk. Eberstadt
Brenham
Antonio
Texas
Washir
Washington
New Subscribers Added To The Eagle List
The Eagle reports new subscribers for the week including Mrs. M. C. Wiley of Madisonville C. N. Simpson route 1 J. A. Téias Camp Travis W. F. Chapman route 4 J. J. Barta route 4 Roy L. Foster Over there 1H. Wilcox Bryan Willis J eckson Benchley Mrs. Lon Dehar ie Hill C. L. Baker Bryan Alf Collins Wellborn Mrs. Mattie Eidson Wellborn C. R. Ayers route 1 T. E. Bell route 1 L. B. Simpson Millican Dudley South Over there A. J Buck McCallum Brooklyn N Y
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
M. C. Wiley
Madisonville
C. N. Simpson
J. A. Téias
Camp Travis
W. F. Chapman
J. J. Barta
Roy L. Foster
Wilcox
Bryan
Willis J Eckson
Benchley
Lon Dehar
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad Tonic Claim
An old advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic cures worm infestations in children by enriching blood improving digestion and acting as a general tonic. It asserts healthy color, fewer stomach issues, and eventual worm expulsion after two to three weeks. Product priced at 60 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Dodson's Liver Tone Provides Calomel Substitute
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant liquid alternative to calomel. It claims the product cleanses liver function without causing salivation or sickness and suits both children and adults, promising improved energy and relief from biliousness and digestion issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Adv
Baptists Buy Parsonage on West Twenty sixth Street
The First Baptist church purchased the Tom K. Lawrence home on West Twenty six street for eight dollars.
Grand jury sworn in as district court opens
Judge H L Morehead orders grand jurors as nine of ten answer. Foreman L D McGee leads nine jurors. three more to be summoned. Court notes light work with few felonies, asks rapid action on felony cases. Lucile Walker pleads guilty to simple assault, fined $5 and costs. Civil docket set for morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Morehead
L. D. McGee
J.B. ‘Ladd
Chas, Presnal
Frank Lickey
W. H. Benbow
W. K. Gandy
John K. Lloyd
J. H. McCullough
C. M. Cole
Henry Crenshaw
W. P. Trant
Oscar Wilcox
Morehead
McDonald
National Guard
McKinney Company
A. and M. Regiment
Lucile Walker
Registration totals posted for Brazos County draft day
Chairman Lamar Bethea praised registrars for flawless execution of the draft day in Brazos County. Total registered 2229 as noon reports arrived, with precise tallies by precinct and chief registrars listed, all volunteers supplying pens and ink at no cost to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Bethea
Diuzos
Yesteday
Smetiy
Mr. Bethea
Petronautis
Millican
S. E. Dunlap
Wellborn
W. E. Graham
College
A. J. Tabor, Jr
Steele's Store
W. P
Law Henderson
Court House
J. W. Batts
Laxative product ad promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN
A 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN claims to ease indigestion constipation and biliousness. The Paris Medicine Co. markets the liquid laxative along with Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
Grove
Portuguese Steamer Leixoes Sunk. 32 Lost Reported
Canadian Atlantic port reports that the steamer Leixoes was torpedoed in the north Atlantic five days earlier. Sixteen crew members landed describe an open boat ordeal and fear 83 additional lives were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Canadian Atlantic
Leixoes
North Atlantic
Bryan fire department asks older volunteers to aid during war
Bryan dictates call for draft-age and beyond to aid firefighting as four volunteers have left for war leaving about ten on duty. The plan envisions nonmembers volunteering to respond to fires and perform postfire duties while insurance concerns rise over recent losses. A committee to draft a civic appeal will urge public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
J. A. Moore
Sasicion
J. C. Vick
M. E. Wallace
C. E. Jenkins
C. L. Benson
Carthage
Benson
Agricultural Committee
Meteorologists Arrive in France for Army Expedition
Advices from the meteorological school indicate the first detachment of weather observers has reached France ready for duty with expeditionary forces. About 350 students from the initial class are now assigned, with others expected soon. The school is the only meteorological unit in the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Meterological
America
U. S. Army
California Syrup of Figs Baby Laxative Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a remedy for children’s constipation and tummy troubles. It urges mothers to give a teaspoonful to kids and claims a gentle liver and bowel cleansing, noting directions are on the bottle and to ensure authenticity from the manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Baptists Pick Parsonage Site for Lawrence Home
The First Baptist church reports $3250 cash raised to buy the Tom K. Lawrence residence on West Twenty sixth Street for Dr Held and family. The remaining $5000 will be paid in five yearly $1000 installments. Lawrence reserves two city lots on Twenty fifth Street for a cottage. The old parsonage adjacent to the church will become a modern Sunday school room after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Dr. Held
Tom K. Lawrence
West Twenty-sixth Street
Mr. Lawrence
Twenty-fifth Street
Lawrence
Merge Detachments at College Ordered
Orders at the college merge training detachment No 2 with 250 National Army members under Captain M A Funston with detachment No 1 commanded by Major Fred W Zeller The No 2 men seek the signal corps and would transfer upon success If not successful they will enter infantry or other suitable branches The merger aims to simplify and was requested by Captain Funston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
M. A. Funston
Fred W. Zeller
Signal Corps
Infantry
Funston
Prospects Strong for College Football Team This Year
With seven key players from last year's championship squad likely to return and as many as nine available, the college's football training camp opens Monday. Two daily practices before classes start, then one period daily. Director Driver and Coach Graves optimistic about reclaiming state and Southwestern pennants. Additional reserves and top high school talent to join the squad. George the masseur drafted. no transfer ban expected per Washington dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interst
Graves
Kyle Field
George
Washington
A. and M. College
Restores Vitality and Energy Through Blood Purifying Formula
Purifying and enriching the blood to restore vitality and energy. Early users report a strengthening, invigorating effect. Price 60.
Two Aviators Killed in Brooklyn Air Crash
New York report states Lieut. Charles Kinney Jr. of Covington Kentucky and E H Austin of Boston died when their plane crashed in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Charles Kinney, Jr
Covington, Ky
E. H. Austin
Boston
Flatbush Section
Brooklyn
Standers Walkers Bots for Corns Mentioned
A vintage ad promotes a corn removal solution with bold claims. It emphasizes a single reliable corn remover, urging readers that this product makes any corn disappear.
Butter priced well above cost draws Texas protest
Mr. Peden urges housewives to check published prices and report excessive charges to the local food administrator. Brazos county residents are asked to supply direct information as butter in Bryan is alleged to sell at 60 cents a pound while bought at 40 cents. County Food Administrator Co. L. Beason notes a five to six cent maximum advance over cost for retail butter, with six cents for credit and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peden
Housewives of
Texas
United States Food Administration
Army of Texas
Brazos County
Bryan
Remedy for Worms in Children Promises Health Return
An old notice promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a cure for children's worm infections. It claims pale sickly appearance and sleep disturbances indicate infestation. The product restores health and cheerfulness, priced 30 cents per bottle and sold by E. J. Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
B. J. Jenkins
E. J. Jenkins
Navy Seaman Reports Submarine Threats in Future War
Ed Martin of the Delaware on furlough describes depth bombs and hydroplanes as turning submarines into doomed fighting forces. He recalls a February encounter off Norway with enemy torpedoes prompting American sailors to view torpedoes as a race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Martin
Navy
North Sea
Grand Fleet
Norfolk
Martin
Norway
Delaware
Mr. Martin
Borozone Antiseptic Offers Immediate Wound Healing
Surgeons advise prompt antiseptic application for cuts burns bruises and wounds to prevent infection and hasten healing. Boro zone is marketed for use on man or beast as an ideal antiseptic and healing agent with prices 25c 50c 1 and 1.50 sold by E J Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Jenkins
Merchants urged to replace male help with female labor
E A Davidson, the local labor department representative, visited Bryan merchants and urged replacing male workers with female staff as a war measure to free men for heavier service. Enrolling officer J H Wills arrived, with plans to seek volunteers from both sexes as needs arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Davidson
Department of Labor
Bryan
Mr. Davidson
J. H. Wil >S
Wixon Lake ranch posted against seine fishing
O L Tabor states the Wixon Lake ranch and its pastures are posted and prohibits seining. The notice emphasizes no access for fishing at Wixon Lake. No other locations or dates are specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixon Lake
O. L. Tabor
Americans Land at Archangel to Aid Northern Russia Mission
Washington reports American troops have landed at Archangel to assist allied forces in re establishing order in Northern Russia. General March authorized the announcement, but the exact number of soldiers and their departure point were not disclosed. It is presumed they trained at English camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archangel
Washington
Russia
General March
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Bryan Company
The
Brazos
Portugese
Sik
Lawrence Homie
Minty Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Co. L. Beason
Fagton
Wm. A. Hartmans
Second St
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Company
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