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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1920

Page

3

Texas American Party backs light wines and beer plank

The Texas American Party announces a platform calling for light wines and beer and looser rules on medicinal whiskey. Campaign manager Richard Hudson says the party will court Texas voters in November and hints McGregor may run for governor after Democratic primaries. Former Gov Ferguson argues against unequal liquor laws.

Waco Texas Richard Hudson Mr. Hudson News-Tribune Bailey Hudson San Francisco Bryan McGregor T. H. McGregor James E. Ferguson Spirit of New Party

Cotton Output drops in Brazos and soars in Williamson County

The 1919 U. S. cotton ginners report shows Brazos county with 7,725 bales ginned, down from 23,609 in 1918. Williamson county leads world production with 83,449 bales, up from 49,888, and sales amount to $16,000,000. Remember the slogan Buy It In Bryan.

Brazos County U. S Williamson County

Bayer Aspirin for Colds and Pain

Bayer tablets of Aspirin offered as genuine Bayer product for colds pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. The brand Bayer signifies genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Handy tins of 12 tablets cost a few cents and are sold as Aspirinie from Bayer.

Bayer

Joint Legislative Educational Committee Meets in Bryan

The Bryan Chamber of Commerce Joint Educational and Legislative Committee convened Friday afternoon to discuss key questions affecting College and Bryan. Chairman A. M. Waldrop led the meeting with Secretary S. E. Eberstadt at the desk and Dr. W. B. Bizzell of A and M College in attendance.

Bryan Chamber of Commerce College and Bryan A. M. Waldrop S. E. Eberstadt W. B. Bizzell A. and M. College W. C. Davis Ed Hall R. S. Webb T. K. Lawrence Tyler Haswell Hon Oak McKenzie L. L. McInnis Lee J. Rountree

Graham to resign from Brazos County School Board

W E Graham of Rock Prairie announced in Eagle during a city visit that he cannot seek re election to the Brazos county School Board after eight years in office His business duties require his full time and he urges voters to elect a successor next Saturday indicating he would resign if re elected.

W. E. Graham Rock Praiie Eagle Brazos County

Mississippi House Debates Suffrage Ratification Today

Jackson Mississippi lawmakers move to ratify the woman suffrage resolution as the lower house plans to act late today. Only one more state is needed to make the amendment constitutional.

Miso Jackson, Miss Mississippi

Political Announcement of Election Office Prices

The Daily and Weekly Eagle lists prevailing fees for public notices of office elections. Prices vary by position from 25 dollars for Congress and district offices to 10 dollars for all precinct officers, with 20 dollars for Representative county roles and county offices and 15 dollars for district clerk, county treasurer, and county surveyor.

Eagle Congress

Local Election Slate Names For County Officials

A list of race candidates appears including Congress honorables Rufus Hardy and others seeking state senate Chas Gainer D Leon Harp. Oak McKenzie for representative. H O Ferguson Lamar Bethea for county judge. L E Morehead for sheriff. T C Nunn Jr Stewart McSwain for county clerk. Mrs May Stevener Wilson for superintendent. precincts 1 through 4 candidates E B Holland George P Edge John Sabo J L Burt J H Gammon John M Moore.

Oak McKenzie H. O. Ferguson Lamar Bethea May Stevener Wilson E. B. Holland George P. Edge John Sabo J. L. Burt J. H. Gammon John M. Moore

Cardus touted as relief for nervous weakness and poor circulation

Kathleen Florida resident Mrs Dallas Prine credits Cardus with restoring strength and easing numb hands and limbs after childbirth. She says five bottles halted numbness, improved circulation, and let her resume housework and caring for six children. Many women report benefits.

Florida Cardus Kathleen Fla Dallas Prine

East Texas Chamber of Commerce Organized In Tyler

A six hundred member East Texas business meeting in Tyler resulted in the formation of an East Texas Chamber of Commerce to drive a regional development program. A $15 100 banquet subscription funded the effort with M B Alfred of Henderson elected president and Clay High of Tyler secretary treasurer. O A Tunnell named publicity manager and a 14 member executive board listed. Tyler designated permanent headquarters.

Tyler Texas East Texas Tucker Royal Palestine E. B. Alfred Henderson Milton Farrier Omaha R. T. Blair Timpson O. M. Stone Jasper Hardie Oneil Atlanta Association

Five Children Found Murdered Near El City

Five Cowart children aged four months to ten years were found dead in a tent near El City Oklahoma with heads crushed and throats cut. The mother lay unconscious beside them with a severely slashed throat. A bloodstained axe razor and butcher knife were recovered. The husband said his wife had been despondent since influenza.

Associated Press el City Okla Elmer Cowart

Three More Young Men Enlist in the Army

The city recruiting station under Sergt McGahey enlists three more men this week. They learn enlistment benefits and training options across branches. Names include Henry A. Lovell of the 4th Division Field Artillery at Camp Dodge Iowa James A Cox of the supply train 2nd Division Quartermaster at Camp Travis Texas and Edmond S Koch in the motor transport corps in Georgia.

Sergt. McGahey Henry A. Lovell 4Th Division Field Artillery Camp Dodge Iowa James A. Cox Camp Travis Texas Edmond S. Koch Motor Transport Corps Georgia

Congressman Hardy Defends Wilson at Hillsboro Campaign Talk

Texas Congressman Rufus Hardy addressed about 500 Hill County listeners in the district courtroom, defending the Wilson administration and the peace treaty. He contrasted Joseph Bailey with the Republican wing and urged support for Wilsonian policies and the Democratic ticket.

Hilsboro Texas Wilson San Francisco Washington Rufus Hardy League of Nations Hardy Joseph W. Bailey United States Hill County Bailey Mr. Hardy Aldrich Rhode Island Joe Cannon Woodrow Wilson Joe Bailey Congressman Hardy

Cattle Dipping Experiment Underway in Gauve Texas

Gauve Texas March 31 cattle dipping is being carried out with three new vats under construction. One is a half mile north of town another in the Six Mile community and a third in the Lowery community.

Gauve Tex Six Mile Lowery

Candidates Leave Orders for Cards with Eagle Printing

A notice seeks political candidates to file orders for campaign cards with the Eagle Printing Company. The ad invites candidates to specify quantities, designs, and delivery details for campaign materials.

The Eagle Printing Company

Banker Farmer Conference At A M College

Houston Texas March 29 a two day conference between Texas bankers and farmers will be held at College Station April 20 21 to strengthen cooperative ties The keynote address will be by Dr J Russell Wheeler president of the First National Bank of Columbus Wisconsin and a member of the American Bankers Association agricultural commission The plan follows a Wisconsin California model and aims for a 100 percent practical meeting inviting 1650 Texas bankers to bring former customers and foster closer banker farmer relations

Houston Texas College Station First National Bank Texas Bankers Association A. and M. College F. M. Law J. Russell Wheeler First National Bank of Columbus Wis Agricultural Commission American Bankers Association Wheeler Madison State Agricultural College Wisconsin California W. B. Bizzell

Diamond Dyes Promise to Rejuvenate Old Garments

Woman's guide explains how to dye faded wool silk cotton linen or mixed fabrics using Diamond Dyes. Simple directions claim to restore color and make garments look like new.

Supreme Court hears arguments on prohibition amendment

The Supreme Court today heard final arguments on the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment and parts of the enforcement act. Appeals from Christian Feigenspan of Newark and Manitowoc Products Co of Wisconsin argued over concurrent state and federal enforcement and the 2.5 percent beer rule.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Christian Feigenspan Newark N. J Prohibition Manitowoc Products Company Wisconsin William D. Guthrie Congress Guthrie Anti-Saloon League Ralph W. Jackson Mulberger

Farmers and bankers to meet for practical Texas agriculture program

F M Law outlines a no fluff plan to unite bankers and farmers in Texas through demonstrations on the College grounds air dome. Dr Bizzell backs the event stressing rock solid, deed driven talks on crop rotation stock judging dairy methods and other practical topics. Attendees include Law Downs Bizzell Walton Kyle Hoyle Stallings and others in Harris County.

Law Bizzeli Agricultural Committee The American Bankers Association W. B. Bizzell A. and M. College T. O. Walton E. J. Kyle S. C. Hoyle W. J. Stallings Harris County

El Paso County District Awards Road Contract

El Paso County commissioners awarded a contract to the El Paso Biulithic Company to pave eleven miles of macadamized or gravel road in the Island below Fabens. The project will cost about $100,000.

el Paso Tex el Paso Biulithic Company Fabens

Easter Plant Sale at Carnegie Library This Weekend

Easter sale of pot plants announced for Friday and Saturday at the Carnegie Library. Organizer Austin Jones lists 227 Wipd as contact.

Carnegie Library Austin Jones

German Revolt Takes Krupp Gun Works

London reports that lenine sent 100 Russian officers to aid German workers army near Wesel. Workers seized Krupp works at Essen and produce arms and ammunition under government eyes. Troops may evacuate Wesel to avert devastation and bloodshed.

Associated Press London Germany Lenine Russia Wesel Krupp Essen

Notice of filing final account estate of minors

Mary Kurtin and co guardianship listed minors Annie Kurtin guardian Mary Kurtin Frank J. Kurtin Agnes Kurtin Thresa Kurtin Charlie J. Kurtin final account filed in Brazos County Court to be heard at the next term beginning the third Monday in April in the city of Brazos County. All interested may appear and contest. Court seal and date provided.

State OF Texas Mary Kurtin Frank J. Kurtin Agnes Kurtin Thresa Kurtin Annie Kurtin Charlie J. Kurtin Guardian Brazos County H. O. Ferguson Clerk County Texas

German Workers Army Reinforced Attacks Wesel

The rebellious German workers army that besieged Wesel has received reinforcements and launched new attacks, according to dispatches from The Hague. Reports also say Hamm in Westphalia and several other places have been plundered.

Workers The Hague Wesel Rhenish Prussia Hamm Westphalia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Texas American Party Chas. S. Gainer D. Leon Harp L. E. Morehead T. C. Nunn, JR Stewart McSwain R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co Winston-Salem, N.C Iturk Rakr East Texas Chamber OF Commerce C. A. Tunnell Congressman Rufus Hardy Hillsboro Banker - Farmer A. & M. College PRO Representative Wolstead Congressional Record House Judiciary Committee Freanatia Cleveland Metal Products CO Platt Avenue Cleveland, Ohio Magnolia Petroleum Company
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