Weather Forecast for Two Weeks Under Carothers System
Two week forecast shows a northwest developing cool movement starting September 17 with rains except northwest, frost in Rockies, then a stronger September 21 movement bringing colder weather and frosts in northern United States. Southern period through September 16–22 sees showers, warm spells, then cooling with minima in the 50s. Authorities Willis L. Moore and W F Carothera. September 5 1917.
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Northwest
United States
Rocky Mountain
Middle
Willis L. Moore
W. F. Carothers
Buchu Kidney Pills Advertised As Kidney Normalizer
An advertisement promotes Buchu Kidney Pills as a safe easy remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims normalization of the kidneys with two or three doses daily and notes 50 cent boxes available at Emmel's Drug Store.
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Emmel’s Drug Store
Germany regrets telegram affair disclosed in Stockholm
The German minister to Sweden formally expressed regrets to the Swedish government over the Swedish Argentina telegram incident. The report from Stockholm notes the démarche dated September 18. The item closes with an advertisement offering cheap feed for cash.
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Germany
Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Thirteen Mail Boxes to Be Installed in Bryan
Postmaster Lawrence reports bills of lading received for thirteen mail boxes to be installed in Bryan. Boxes will be placed at Main and Twenty-fourth, Main and Twenty-seventh, H T C depot, West Bryan Street and Twenty-ninth, and other locations. Mail collection will occur twice daily in residence areas and three times daily in business districts.
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Daily Eagle
Lawrence
Bryan
Bucyrus
Ohio
West
Bryan Street
Twenty
Sterling
Randolph
East Side
College
Polk
Houston
Washington
New York Dry Goods Market Quiet on Cotton Goods
Reports from New York on September 18 describe a quiet market for cotton goods and yarns with dress goods inactive. Burlaps firm and raw silk selling conditions easy, reflecting a subdued trade scene.
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NEW York Dry Goods
New York
Time Propitious for Holding Pro Election Relief of Ministers
A Brazos county executive committee of the prohibition movement reports ministers met and agreed on immediate action. A mass meeting is planned at the First Methodist church in Bryan Sunday night at 8 to hear Dr. G F Williams of Houston speak, signaling strong local support.
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Daily Eagle
Brazos County
First Methodist Church
Bryan
G. F. Williams
Houston
The
Anti Saloon League
Lumber Fire Destroys 70 Million Feet in Westwood Yard
A fire in Westwood California destroyed about 70 million feet of lumber at the Red River Lumber company yards. The blaze, considered incendiary, caused an estimated loss of two million dollars.
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Westwood
Cal
Red River Lumber Company
Dry Goods and Clothing Stock At Cut-Rate Prices
We offer an immense stock of dry goods clothing shoes hats mens furnishings and ladies ready to wear bought early to save you money on purchases. We sell quality merchandise and avoid cheap trashy goods with no satisfaction. A partial list of offerings follows.
Bargain Cloths and Hosiery at Low Prices
A midtown retailer advertises heavy cotton flannels and ginghams, bleached domestic fabrics, and large quantities of undergarments for men women and children. Prices show per piece per dozen and per case, with notes on value and current day pricing across shirts, socks, hose, and suits.
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RSS Ooh
Yogi
Clara Oes
Dress Goods Department Showcases New Fabrics and Trimmings
A local store promotes its dress goods and trimming department with a vast range of fabrics and the latest colors. Shoppers are invited to visit to appreciate the beauty and compare prices which are stated to meet approval.
Hats in latest shapes and colors for men and boys
A department offers a complete stock of up to date hats including the Jno. B. Stetson and Chamois hats. A large assortment of boys hats in new shapes and colors. Prices stated as the lowest in this department.
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Jno
B. Stetson
Large Stock of Men's and Boys Shoes for Sale
A local retailer advertises one of its largest shoe stocks including Edwin Clapp Bostonian mens shoes and A M Creighton H C Godman ladies shoes. The shop touts early purchase prices and offers solid leather footwear at low prices with a complete line for infants children misses and boys in new styles.
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Edwin Clapp
A. M. Creigton
H. C. Godman
Ladies Ready-to-Wear Department Offers Full Range
A department store advertises a complete Ladies Ready-to-Wear selection including suits dresses coats skirts waists gloves corsets and underwear. Shoppers are assured of attractive styles materials and prices.
Rural Route from Millican 1910 Be Selected Right Now
Millican residents rally to secure a rural mail route. Pomp Arrington of Millican will collect signatures from 100 heads of families to petition Washington for route designation. The effort ties to highway improvements, state aid talks, and plans for new rental housing as local authorities brace for an influx of men arriving October 1.
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Millican
Daily Eagle
Maloney
Abney
E. J. Fountain
Highway Committee
Arrington
State Highway Commission
Franklin
The
Henry Exall Memorial Highway Association
District Court Divorces Granted and Naturalization Actions
District Court news lists divorces granted for Sam Sanders and Bertha White and others. Naturalization petitions show grants for Nemec, Scarpinato, Ross Bonano, and Kaudr, while several Austro-Hungarian and Italian applicants receive varied outcomes. some declarations invalid or continued.
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H. H. Morehead
Sam Sanders
Sealey Sanders
Bertha White
Charley White
Winser Bostu
Elizabeth Bostu
Emma Holiday
Robert Holiday
Bailey Owens
Lula Owens
F. A. Free
Beatrice Free
Jacob Nemec
Austria-Hungary
Gederick Glucko
Ross Bonano
Joe Koh
Anton Kaudr
Joe Fazzino
Cotton ginning totals corrected for Brazos county 1917
The census bureau informs Geo G Chance that the telegraph summary is correct. Seven thousand two hundred seventy one bales were ginned in Brazos county for 1917 before September 1, compared with six thousand eighty nine bales prior to September 1, 1916.
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Census Bureau
Geo. G. Chance
Brazos County
President Grants Narrow Appeals For Exemption Claims
The Brazos county exemption board received notice that the president will consider only appeals for discharge on grounds of agriculture or industry and such appeals must go through the district boards. The guidance from Crowder and the adjutant general lays out filing rules and restrictions on direct appeals to Washington.
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Brazos County
Austin
District Board
Congress
Washington
Crowder
Henry Hutchings
Adjutant General
State of Texas
District Court Opens With Jury Panel and Guilty Pleas
Judge Morehead opened district court at 10 with grand jurors named by the panel. Foreman C C Dulaney led a list of 12 jurors as the judge reviewed Terrell election law and liquor and pure food statutes. Several defendants pleaded guilty to simple assaults and thefts with fines and costs imposed. Bailiffs were appointed to oversee court operations as the civil docket began.
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Daily Eagle
Morehead
District Court
Frank Stasney
R. H. Carroll
W. R. Goen
J. C. Cloud
Jim Tobias
G. E. Orr
G. W. Blanton
Emmett Holland
C. C. Dulaney
J. B. Walker
W. H. Cole
T. P. Hall
Z. R. McDonald
James Curry
Otis Lowe
Bill Bulmansky
Lin Harden
Claude Moore
Hill Wilson
H. A. Tabor
C. L. Baker
L. E. Morehead
Hardy Weeden
P. H. Arrington
J. L. Hensarling
Gus Schultz
Henry Kouitz
Attempted Hold Up By Two White Men
Sam Lobello a barber was accosted by two white men while returning from a sick call in the western city. He lashed at the horse to deter them and the pair fled. The incident was turned over to police for investigation.
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Daily Eagle
Sam Lobello
Mr. Lobello
Lobello
Cotton Receipts and Spot Prices in Local Warehouses
Lawrence warehouse reports 2287 bales, Farmers Union 1315 bales, Brick 1701 bales. Spot cotton middling class quoted at 20 1/2 cents per pound.
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Lawrence Warehouse
Farmers Union
King G D Tucker Feeds Market Bargains
Local farmer King G D Tucker offers a wide range of feed at lower prices. Farmers report steady stock and quick deliveries to farms across the region.
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King G. D. Tucker
Petition for County Local Option Election Placed
Prohibitionists presented a 345 name petition to the county court seeking a county local option election. After verifying signers against the poll tax list, 297 names were accepted and the October 8 election was ordered. Reverend J. J. Tatum spoke to the court and Rev. George Williams addressed a county mass meeting at the First Methodist church.
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Commissioners Court
J. J. Tatum
Tarranton
Waco
First Methodist Church
George Williams
Houston
Williams
Garvin Made Bond in a Murder Case
Ernest Garvin, charged with causing the death of Charles Peddiford in the Simon Reddin house melee on September 1, waived examination and was released on a $1,000 bond. He also faced gun charges with a $200 bond and posted bail. Peddiford and Reddin died in the same incident. court opens Monday with Garvin’s trial expected that term.
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Daily Eagle
Ernest Garvin
Charles Peddeford
Simon Reddin
Peddeford
Reddin
Notice in Probate for D. W. Spence Estate in Brazos County
The State of Texas issues a probate notice for the estate of D. W. Spence. Brazos County Court will hear the application for probate and letters testamentary on October 15, 1917 at the county courthouse in Bryan. sheriff and clerk certify the writ and posting requirements have been fulfilled.
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Brazos County
Court House
D. W. Spence
Said County
Bryag
Bryan
Texas
H. O. Ferguson
T. C. Nunn, Jr
T. C, Nunn
Try Zensal for all skin troubles
Smith Drug Co markets Zensal for skin issues promising relief and quick results. The ad-like line promotes the remedy without detailing uses or side effects.
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Smith Drug Co
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Carother
Willis Luther Moore
Li.d
Rockville
Carothers Observatory
Buchu
G. D. Tucker
Staple Department
Webb
Bryan, Texas
City Improvement Committee
Brazos Ginnings
Steve Montalbano
Pitts Bridge
N. A
Wilson
Garvin
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