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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
2
The notice lists mail in advance rates for three, six, and twelve months and weekly Eagle pricing at $1.25 per year or 75 cents for six months. It notes publication is on Thursdays and marks Associated Press membership with advertising representation by American Press Association and others.
Former ambassador Henry Morgenthau describes Armenia as a connecting link between Europe and Asia and urges support for relief funds to establish Armenia as a free nation. He praises Armenian civilization, industry, and Christian heritage while condemning Turkish oppression and urging aid to sustain liberty in the Near East.
The article notes ongoing trans Atlantic flight ambitions from the United States and Britain. It highlights Lieutenant Fontan's caudron setback as a postponement rather than derailment and surveys Britain's three over ocean airships led by the R-80 with advances in hull design mooring, buoyant padding, and water landings indicating future cross ocean trials.
A summer dawns on potential trans Atlantic flights as United States naval aircraft and British airships prepare for early voyages. Siemens Schubert in Germany designs a six engine biplane with 1800 horsepower and 750 gallon tanks for a Hamburg to New York run in twenty hours. Aviation horizons expand rapidly with trials, trials, and predictions of a new era in transport, linking continents faster than cables or radios.
The Eagle endorses the league covenant as the path to stabilize world conditions and reduce discontent, arguing it surpasses all other proposals. John Spargo cites broad American support and warns opponents pursue partisan ends while workers crave relief from militarism and future wars.
The author argues Bolshevik-style uprisings in England, France, Italy and elsewhere show workers align with President Wilson yet seek deeper change. He favors a radical dissolution of national armies for a global force, but supports the current program as better than old alliance systems. He warns defeat of the league of nations would threaten the Monroe doctrine and global order.
Rockwall, Texas, uses an 800000 bond issue plus 200000 state augmentation to push good roads. The county claims 100 per capita already designated for roads and a 1.24 tax per hundred, highlighting its status as the smallest yet among the richest counties.
A historical remark notes Harper's Weekly opposition to the League of Nations covenant, suggesting no hope for its adoption and predicting doom for the League.
Members of the experiment station staff have moved into the new administration research building. The chemistry building will house chemistry entomology and plant pathology with expanded offices and lab rooms. Director Youngblood's offices are on the first floor. other offices include the chief clerk and cashier. F D Fuller heads the feed control division. the agronomy plant breeding horticultural and animal husbandry departments occupy the upper floors.
London reports Sinn Fein is the only European movement where women and men share ranks. It has captured Ireland’s young women who march with sweethearts and brothers, giving the party half its iron strength. Sinn Fein women played a prominent official part in the general election.
The schedule lists Friday forenoon and afternoon sessions with subjects in geography physiology literature arithmetic history grammar descriptive geography book keeping and psychology on Friday and Saturday entries for spelling writing methods and management civics reading chemistry history of education United States history general history agriculture algebra physics plane trigonometry.
The court martial on Captain Edwin G. Weisgerber of Pittsburgh convicted him of disloyal acts and sympathy with Germany. Findings await Eastern Department approval and Washington submission, with at least ten weeks before verdict publication.
Americus Georgia March 29 two aviators at Southern field climbed to three miles three thousand one hundred sixty feet. They faced twenty degrees below zero cold that forced them to prune back efforts to four mile elevation. Lieutenant Alfred W. Vance led the flight with Lieutenant John H. Servis of New York as a passenger.
Governor Hobby proclaims April 7 to 12 as Jewish war relief days in Texas, urging state residents to support the effort.
Paris reports that former Emperor William and former Crown Prince Frederick William will be tried by a high court to be created by the German national assembly. Former Foreign Minister Zimmermann also is slated for trial.
Mineral Wells March 31 The routing of the Bankhead national highway from Memphis to El Paso will be decided at the United States Roads Association congress to be held April 14 to 19. The southern route via Texas or northern route via Oklahoma and New Mexico sparks a high stakes debate among state leaders and federal officials.
Paris reports say an allied note to the German armistice commission in Spa did not form an ultimatum. Marcel Yutin in Echo De Paris notes the allies plan to demand the landing of General Haller's forces at Danzig.
A Monday afternoon clash among Black residents at O L Andrews farm in Harvey left Perry Wilson injured by a shotgun blast. Joe Turner fired twice and was briefly jailed, then released after posting bond. Sheriff Morehead responded to the incident.
A Syruphonic laxative named LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN offers relief from habitual constipation. It should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action and is described as pleasant to take. Price listed at 60 cents per bottle.
The Corpus Christi Star reports Col. J. Snively led a road making expedition from Corpus Christi toward El Paso to shorten the California route for gold seekers. He described a feasible wagon road along the Neuces river with ample water but noted Indian danger and the need for more armed frontiersmen.
Austin Texas April 1 Governor Hobby promotes a state land settlement plan to aid tenant farmers with farm homes on easy payments and low interest. The amendment limits the plan to pledged credit for land purchase and resale while full details await future legislation. California’s program funded with 250000 dollars shows success under Dr Elwood Mead. Texas aims to offer land to farmers at under 50 dollars per acre with 35 year terms. The Houston federal land bank would cover 50 percent with the state supplying the balance.
Druggists offer money back if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly stops itching piles and provides restful sleep after the first application. Price 60 cents.
Government deposits in federal reserve banks increased last week and the reserve to net deposits and note liabilities ratio rose by three tenths of 1 percent. Twelve reserve banks reported total gold reserves of 2.14 billion and total resources around 5.23 billion with deposits near 2.40 billion and liabilities matching that total.
The judge advocate general ruled that any beverage with a quarter percent alcohol is intoxicating for army personnel. Secretary Baker approved the decision today in Washington on April 1.
An old advertisement highlights Laxative Brom Quinine tablets claiming to remove the cause. It notes there is only one Bromo Quinine and features E. W Grove’s signature on the box. The price listed is 3 cents.
State Treasurer John W. Baker announces an additional 2 million investment in short term United States treasury certificates, bringing total state funds in certificates to 8.2 million. Certificates carry 4 1/2 percent interest with maturities of 6 million on Aug. 9, 1919 and 2.2 million next May, convertible at par with accrued interest if cash is needed.
A historical advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as fortifying the system against colds grip and influenza by purifying and enriching the blood. It highlights quinine and iron as tonic ingredients and claims a strengthening invigorating effect, priced at 60 cents.
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