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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle calls for drastic action against pro German sentiment in Texas counties. It argues loyal citizens must back the home guard, purge disloyalists, and intern those who undermine war effort. It urges swift removal or relocation of traitors to halt anti American influence.
L. McCoy announces for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No. 4 subject to the July Democratic primary. A Bryan and Brazos County resident for 34 years and Bryan practicing attorney for 30, he pledges faithful service, constant posting, fairness, and courteous treatment in his court.
J C Hastings of Alief Texas credits Tanlac with his daughter’s recovery from two years of stomach trouble and neuralgia. She slept poorly and could not rise or work, but after taking Tanlac she regained strength and began housework again. Tanlac is sold in Bryan Wellborn Edge Terrell and by J K Pse.
T J Maloney presiding over Pauline Arnold minor estate with M G Wall named temporary guardian and bond set at 4500 and authority to collect insurance. Bond approved. Mary Goodson and Tom B Goodson minors transferred from Burleson county with appraisers H O Jones Stuart Boatwright and C E Jones named. Ruth Hodges and Lee Hodges minors with Guy H Hodges named temporary guardian and bond 2000 to collect insurance. Mrs Severine Parsons estate probate application filed. Mrs J J Derden deceased inventory appraisement list of claims examined approved and recorded.
Three births recorded in 1918 names Helen Josie to Andrew and Mrs Krus near Bryan a girl and a son for Henry Vincent Dinkins Ala another boy for Marshall Jones R F D No 6 Woodrow Wilson plus a son for Mrs Lee Bloon Clairmont
Mrs. Frank Cooner died in Temple after an operation. She was buried at the family cemetery in Millican. Her husband Frank Cooner, in the army at Camp Bowie, survives. She was a daughter of Mr. McFerran of Millican and funeral services were led by Rev. J. J. Tatum of Bryan.
Funeral services for Mrs Willie Dora Wilson were held at 4 PM from her mother's home conducted by Rev Dr M E Weaver of First Baptist church. Pall bearers were Robert Armstrong Edgar Covey W H Cole Ed Crenshaw W A Withers and S W Buchanan. She was 45 years eight months and twenty eight days old at death. She was born and raised in Bryan and left four children besides her mother and brothers.
W. H. Cole county treasurer reports receipt of 805.70 from Cleveland H. Dodge national treasurer. Amount turned into national headquarters as Brazos county donation to the Armenian relief fund. Rev. C. H. Storey serves as county chairman.
Jackson Mississippi April 1 Evidence indicating that German money is being used in Mississippi to encourage negroes to evade the selective draft is contained in a report issued by the adjutant general's office.
Knights Templar Easter services held in the animal husbandry pavilion at the college drew strong attendance from students and Bryan commandery members in full regalia. The program followed the printed rites with a ritualistic ceremony and an oration by Hon. T. P. Buffington on the day’s meaning in this war.
The drive for the third issue of war securities will require every person linked to A and M College to buy Liberty bonds. A mass meeting is set for Monday at 4 pm to outline the 100 per cent club, with President W B Bizzell and Dean R J Kyle chairing the effort.
Major General J. Franklin Bell has passed his physical examination for active service after returning from a visit to the battle front.
Farmers and others away from a drug store should keep BAL LARD S SNOW LINIMENT at home for cuts wounds sores sprains or rheumatism. It is a powerful healing penetrating remedy. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by E J Jenkins.
GIVES UP ALL FLOUR Pine Bluff Ark April 2 The entire supply of wheat flour in Jefferson county wholesale and retail houses estimated at 10000 barrels will be turned over to the government. A solid train will take the flour to the port designated by the food administration. First such action by a county to supply wheat for Europe effective at once no more wheat flour will be sold by any dealer in the county.
New book from Orange Judd Company by P. V. Ewing outlines pork production from pen to packing plant. Authors notes the data mainly reflects experiments conducted at the Texas agricultural experiment station.
Dr. W. P. Drummond of Cottonwood and Mrs. J. M. Olson of Steep Hollow were observed in Bryan today as local residents and shoppers were seen about town.
A vintage ad urges women to avoid corns by using Free Zone, a gummy solution sold at drug stores. A few drops relieve soreness and remove the corn root, promising a painless lift and a youthful step.
Bryan resident Harty Marwill died at 10:30 a m after a nine day illness from pneumonia. He was about 22 years in Bryan where he built financial success and abstained from alcohol. He leaves a wife and daughter, plus siblings in Bryan, Lufkin, Henderson, Houston, Chicago and a sister in Chicago.
Washington March 30 The Senate passed without record vote the resolution extending selective draft to men who reached 21 since June 5 1917 adding about 700 000 registrants this year. It moves to the House with quotas tied to registrants in class one not population. The attempt to train 19 to 21 year olds failed 36 to 26. The measure requires all males residing in the United States reaching majority since June 5 to register and be liable for military service.
An application for probate of the last will of Mrs Severine G Parsons, deceased, has been filed by Clarence G Parsons in Brazos County Court. The court will hear the petition for letters testamentary at the next term beginning the third Monday in April 1918 at the Brazos County Court House.
John W. Hicks of Reliance was seen in town today.
W C Mc Dougal of Coronado California reports relief from nerves and chronic stomach trouble within twenty minutes after one dose of STUMEZE. He praises the medicine as saving X ray costs and restoring health after months of agony. The ad urges readers with dyspepsia gas sour risings belching and related digestive woes to visit their druggist for this remedy.
Citizens in Bryan respond to daylight saving with clocks moved ahead and businesses shifting hours. E A Peden of the Texas food administration urges early closing to extend evening daylight for war gardens, noting no authority to mandate but requesting cooperation.
Majority of businesses should close by mutual consent. a small minority may stay open to profit from loyal citizens. The administrator with a strong committee should use moral suasion to gain cooperation and report noncompliance for action. Drug stores garages and others on government contracts may use discretion in early closing.
A bustling display of fabrics and apparel highlights low per yard prices for Fancy Lawns Voiles OrgandiesPlain White Lawns dotted Swiss Cross Bar Lawns Percale Apron and Dress Ginghams and a fresh line of Ladies Skirts Corset Covers and Embroideries along with a large stock of Hosiery and Union Suits. Prices range from 6 to 49 cents for fabrics and from 1 75 to 2 50 for skirts with numerous hosiery and undergarment options priced under a dollar.
Readable store ad lists a wide range of clothing including apron overalls, work pants, dress pants, boys knee pants and wash pants, undershirts, balbriggan undershirts, drawers, hats, and hose. Prices span from 10c to $2.98 with multiple bulk offers and sizes for men, boys, and children.
Big line of Girls' and Children's Slip pers in Baby Doll and Viei Kid styles in patent leather. Prices per pair range from 75c to $1.10 with sizes available. Also 25 cases of Men's and Boys' White Tennis Oxfords with black soles and 20 cases of Men and Boys' all White Tennis Oxfords with white soles in all sizes.
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