Local Red Cross Work Seen As More Vital Than Public Realizes
The Bryan chapter details daily Red Cross activities beyond wartime relief. Volunteers handle delayed allotments, war risk insurance, Liberty bonds, lost property searches, and support for veterans and families, including those in A and M College Station training programs. Committees oversee work with Bryan and College Station representatives.
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Red Cross
Home Service
Bryan
A. and
M. College
College Station
A. J. Buchanan
Buchanan
Frank plans Swiss exile as U S goes dry
Poughkeepsie September 25 William H Frank millionaire brewer and ex mayor is moving assets and arranging a Luzerne house purchase to sail for Switzerland before prohibition tightens in January.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
William H. Frank
Switzerland
Luzerne
United States
BoroZone Ad Promotes Emergency Antiseptic Use
Surgeons advise prompt antiseptic treatment for cuts burns and wounds. The BoroZone antiseptic claims to prevent infection and start healing immediately for both people and animals. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
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Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
Local residents visit Bryan this week
Mr. and Mrs James Tobias of Kurton were in town today. W S Jones of Harvey made a business trip to Bryan today. J S Byars of Independence was in the city today.
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James Tobias
Kurton
W. S. Jones
Harvey
Bryan
J. S. Byars
Independence
Bryan opens upstairs boys store with wide sale
Bryan plans a new boys shop on the upper floor of A. M. Waldrop & Co. offering a full boys inventory from age six to eighteen. Waldrop, after a trip researching such stores, decided this type belongs upstairs, and the shop opens Monday September 21.
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Bryan
A. M. Waldrop & Co
Waldrop
Boys
Oil Mill Shuts Down Over Seed Shortage
The Bryan Cotton Oil mill halted operations due to no seed on hand to run crushers. Seed built up in summer and fall has been processed. with none left, the mill stopped on Saturday. The shutdown highlights drought and worm damage in Brazos county cotton, with yields among the worst in county history. Corn and feed crops lessen the hardship for some, but many are hard hit.
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Bryan
Brazos County
Convicts Brought to Testify Before Grand Jury in Bryan
Half a dozen convicts from Rogers farm near Allen farm in the county south end were in Bryan for grand jury investigations. They arrived yesterday and stayed at the county jail. R W Connor, manager of the state farm, escorted them to a local picture show last night. One inmate is described as a life term prisoner. All are white. Connor says he oversees 124 convicts at Rogers farm.
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Rogers Farm
Allen Farm
Grand Jury
R. W. Connor
State Farm
Bryan
Connor
Malignant Malaria Deaths Warn Public
London reports several soldiers died soon after returning from overseas in India Palestine or Egypt from a malignant malaria. The Health Ministry issues a caution to distinguish malaria from heat wave illnesses such as sun stroke, noting germs were acquired abroad.
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London
India
Palestine
Egypt
Ministry of Healthy
Stop coughing with Ballard's Horehound Syrup
An old drug advert promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup to ease irritation heal lungs and restore breathing. Sold at Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James in the local market.
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Ballard
Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
Bromo Quinine Advertised as Remedy for Colds and Flu
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a cure for grip and influenza. The copy mentions E W Groves signature box and implies a laxative effect, focusing on the product name Bromo Quinine as the main remedy.
Bryan Wins Official Designation for State Highway 21
Bryan officials secured official designation of State Highway No. 21 through Bryan after months of inquiry. State highway engineer Rollen J. Windrow confirmed the designation at the Sept 15 highway commission meeting, aligning local efforts with state plans. Bond votes for good roads will unlock state aid, reducing local costs for future improvements.
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Bryan
Nacogdoches
Gonzales
Austin
Navasota
Hearne
State Highway Department
Rollen J. Windrow
Giddings
Madisonville
Crockett
San Augustine
Eberstadt
Commercial Club
Highway Commission
Windrow
State Highway Commission
Brazos County
Eastland Banker Charged With Embezzlement in Desdemona
Com plaints filed in Eastland accuse Roy E. Smith operator of a private bank at Desdemona and his brother cashier of the Sipe Springs State Bank of embezzling $150,000. Both banks have closed and charges allege misappropriated funds.
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Fort Worth
Eastland
Roy E. Smith
Desdemona
Sipe Springs State Bank
Notice of Probate of Will in Brazos County Texas
The estate of John D. Daly is set for probate in Brazos County Court. John T. Daly and Tom D. Daly filed the application for letters testamentary to probate the last will. The hearing begins the third Monday in October 1919 at the Bryan Court House.
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Texas
A. D
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a strong remedy for neuralgia of the face shoulder hands or feet. It claims the medicine penetrates flesh and offers relief when rubbed into painful areas. Sold by Jen.
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Ballard
Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
No Worms in a Healthy Child Tonics Claim
An advertisement asserts that every worm free child shows healthy color and good digestion. Groves Tasteless Chih Ton ic is promoted as enriching blood improving digestion and overall health after two to three weeks use. It promises a pleasant taste and notes price per bottle.
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Nature
Designated Texas highways span 16425 miles
Austin reports Texas has 16425 miles of designated highways. The Jefferson Davis Highway runs from Fort Bend County near Houston to El Paso along about 1180 miles, with some workongoing. The Bankhead Highway from Texarkana to El Paso via Dallas and Fort Worth is also being improved and likely the first long Texas highway completed.
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Austin
Texas
Fort Bend County
Houston
Rio Grande
el Pago
Texarkana
el Paso
Dallas
Fort Worth
Port Aransas Heroine Sought for Bravery Reward
A Bryan man asks the Daily Eagle for Mrs. Blanche Prather's address to send twenty five dollars as thanks for her courage during the gulf hurricane. The Port Aransas telephone operator warned residents of a tidal wave and risked her life. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. Inquiries continue.
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Blanche Prather
Port Aransas
Bryan
Daily Eagle
Pershing and Staff Donate $10000 for French War Mothers
Washington report from Paris says General Pershing and his staff gave ten thousand dollars to the American Red Cross for work aiding mothers and children in France hurt by the war.
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Washington
Red Cross
Paris
France
Pershing
Healers Promote Herbine as Bowel Regulator
Advert says irregular bowels cause constipation and impurities. It claims Herbine purifies the system, vitalizes blood, and invigorates digestive organs. Sold by Jen.
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Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
Heir Seeker Believed Found in Oklahoma for Omaha Estate
Tulsa reports an Omaha estate valued at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars awaits heir George T Weadon believed to be in Oklahoma according to Chief of Police Charles Allen who cites an Omaha attorney.
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Tulsa
Omaha
Nebr
George T. Weadon
Oklahoma
Charles Allen
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Adverts Malaria Germs
An old advertisement advocates Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to destroy malaria germs after mosquito bites and remove impurities. It touts pleasant taste and a 60 cent bottle price.
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Grove
Prices Drop on Ladies Apparel at Local Dry Goods
Local store advertises big value sales on ladies dresses waists skirts and hose. Featured items include silk crepe de chine georgette and organdy waists, silk skirts in assorted colors, and discounted parasols stockings and blouses with prices from 19 cents to 5.50 dollars. Also offers window scrim and lawn fabrics alongside children's gingham dresses.
Soap prices and cotton spool sale list
Readable sale post lists toilet soaps at 25c 15c 10c and 10c 8c 5c. Cotton spools in white or black offered by a local seller with similar low prices.
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Uae
Shoe department offers deep discounts on wide stock
A local store promotes a large fall footwear stock bought when prices were low. It advertises children's sizes 5-8 at 1.89 to 0.65, misses sizes 12 to 2 from 2.25 to 1.50, ladies dress and work shoes seniors to mid prices, and men's work shoes from 5.98 to 2.25, along with a broad line of boys school shoes priced down.
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Vic Kid
Seoul
Men and Boys Dress Shoes Sale Prices Listed
See new lines of men s fine dress shoes listed with prices 4 95 4 50 3 75 2 50 2 25 and 1 98 Boy s and men s tennis oxfords offered in black and white bottom color options with low prices noted
Men's and Boys Wear at Bargain Prices
Large sale listing men and boys clothing with deep discounts. Blue work shirts fleece lined undershirts knee pants knee suits heavy winter suits work and dress pants overalls felt hats and more offered at low closeout prices with large quantities available.
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Souev Ieee
Closing Out Sale Big Bargains on Glassware and Hardware
Thousands of other big bargains we are offering during this closing out sale. Watch our ad for big bargains always.
Easters Family Visits Bryan With Daughter Maggie
Mr and Mrs Easters and their daughter Miss Maggie Easters of Kurten paid a visit to Bryan today.
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Mrs. Easters
Maggie Easters of
Kurten
Bryan
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A.M. Waldrop & Co
Rogers
Brienrive
Devonte
D. N. Simpson
W. H. Stratton
State Commission
M. H James
H. C. Ferguson
Clerk County
M. Bonneville
Main Street
Shoe Department
Tig
Manufactury
Ad Department
P. V. Ewing
Gus Stevens
Broolyn
Bayer
Chicago
Post Office
William Mulvihill
City Bureau
W. B. Carlile
Myr. Mulvihill
R. H. Grant
Bottoms
EAGLE
Bennett
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Company A
Hlome Institution
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