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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
3
Soldier Lon Richie sends a wartime letter describing a front move on October 6 near Freeville, under shellfire for hours, crossing the Hindenburg line and the Argonne forest with the 82d division. He mentions wagoning teams Bettie and Fannie, hopes to return home soon, and asks for publication in the Eagle.
An advertising blurb asserts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic can enrich blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic for children troubled with worms. It claims regular use for two to three weeks will dispel worms and restore health. Pleasant to take at 60 cents per bottle.
New Orleans March 27 Governor Pleasants of Louisiana denounces Governor Allen of Kansas for calling the Souths cotton reduction plan a miseries trade. Pleasants says Kansas wheat farmers will be paid government price, expects 1.2 billion bushels, and argues diversifying crops will help cotton sellers obtain fair prices. He denies 25 cents a pound for cotton reported by Allen.
Robert E. Cadden of the 166th debrigade leaped safely from an army airplane at 3,300 feet near Camp Lewis in a rain swept test. The Bellevue, Washington native had not flown before and practiced ascending in the cabin before stepping into the open.
London reports Berlin deteriorating under political chaos with lawlessness and crime rampant. Street life is rotting as a new menace emerges a gambling bell on wheels rolling through corners followed by crowds and constant roulette action into the early hours.
Prague reports a reign of terror in Budapest with communists in control. Budapest faces only ten days of food stock remaining as residents hope for Allied intervention.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to kill malarial germs carried by the malaria mosquito. Priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Washington reports a United States Department of Labor study estimating 150000 to 350000 African Americans moved north during 1916 and 1917, with James H. Dillard's 200000 figure as a mid point. Causes include labor shortages and harsh southern conditions, with plans like the community congress to improve race relations and housing.
The Presbyterian church announces a four worldwide anti liquor campaign to counteract brewers plans after the United States goes dry. Missionaries in China India and other nations will join special agents in the effort while the church also targets gambling cock fighting and bull fighting abroad. Four representatives are already in Europe planning the fight.
Notice to interested parties that T. K. Dixon filed for probate of the last will of Jessie Meredith deceased in Brazos County Court. The case heads to the next term starting Monday in April 1919 at the Bryan courthouse for contest or validation of the will and letters testamentary.
Austin reports the livestock sanitary commission or its agents may compel dipping or perform dipping themselves to eradicate fever carrying ticks, per an attorney general opinion released today.
A shy family remedy relieves coughs and bronchial attacks quickly and pleasantly. It remains a favored item in homes, with continued growth in popularity and steady recommendations. Sold by all druggists.
An old style ad promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills to relieve biliousness headaches sour stomach and tongue coating. It urges safe comfortable regulation of bowels through a remedy presented as reliable and effective.
An executive committee at the College approved a joint teachers institute to run September 8 to 13 with six counties Grimes Brazos Leon Madison Robertson and Burleson already on board President Bizzell urged broader college influence in public schools Superintendent John Smith of Caldwell was named director Attendees included W B Bizzell Professors Hayes Broyles Fitzgerald Fields and county superintendents Grizzet Moore Conn Powers and Pvt J T Davis.
Thirty five hundred German helmets shipped to Dallas for distribution to county chairmen in the victory city loan campaign. Each chairman will receive a share to present as personal gifts and war mementoes, with some planned for use as cuspidors or heirloom display cases.
Dr. C W Campbell of Kansas State College reports no near term drop in retail meat prices. He notes U S cattle per 1000 persons declined from 660 in 1900 to 350, hogs from 800 to 600, and sheep from 880 to 450, with ranges shrinking and farm production more costly. Meat consumption rises despite lower herd counts.
New Orleans April 1 filling stations report Gulf Refining selling gasoline at 17 cents a quart with a 2 cent cut. Standard Oil counters at 19 cents a quart.
Washington April 2. Socialist leader Eugene V Debs likely begins a ten year term for espionage act violation at Moundsville West Virginia around May 1 unless President Wilson grants a pardon.
Mrs John O Connor of East Oldham Street Knoxville Tennessee says she was rundown, nervous, and unable to digest food for years. She credits Tamlac with eight pound weight gain in ten days and overall rapid health improvement.
Dallas April 1 The March outlook from the federal reserve agent for the eleventh district reports encouraging agriculture with promising crop reports and livestock recovery. Cotton stocks remain large though acreage reduction for 1919 shows strong results with area planted possibly one third lower. Labor and material costs slow construction while housing is scarce and demand weak.
New York reports that returning soldiers aim to make prohibition the pivotal issue in the 1920 presidential race. Doughboys express frustration over their liquor vote rights and demand a voice in national policy, hoping the next campaign will address the liquor question.
The naval supply ship Culgea with many casual troops was reported in distress southeast of New York but arrived today from Brest after a 28 day passage.
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