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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement lists white boots in low and high heels with trims at $8.00 and $2.50, ladies pumps and sport oxfords in patent, kid, and canvas from $3.00 to $1.50, plus spring hats priced 50 cents to $2.50.
A Bryan weekly column argues hunger can sap patriotism and calls farmers essential to wartime preparedness. It likens hungry civilians to fighters, urges doubling food production, and warns Europe’s nations have erred by neglecting supply. It frames farmers as pivotal in sustaining morale and victory.
The article notes a national shift toward gardening as meat prices rise. It cites Houston Post observations of widespread garden talk, cites Chicago school gardens showing a ten by ten foot plot can feed a family of five, and argues Texas land abundance tempts big plots though small plots still require substantial time.
A newspaper snippet notes that gardens with many weeds can yield more value than in the past. It suggests those who cultivate gardens can offset rising living costs and brighten their grocery budgets with homegrown produce.
Rules outline proper handling of the flag during parades and ceremonies. Guidance covers uncovering for spectators, sunrise and sunset display limits, not allowing the flag to touch the ground, prohibitions on using the flag in advertising, decoration use restrictions, proper disposal by burning, and correct conduct during the national anthem The Star Spangled Banner.
The Fort Worth Record questions the jurors' report calling gasoline gin and girls drivers of youth crime. It argues the charge is a travesty against Texas women and girls and asks who really drinks and drives, asserting smarter blame lies elsewhere.
Government activity suggests belief in lurking German submarines in the western Atlantic and possibly the Pacific. The Eagle has long held this view linking the Deutschland and the Bremen to these moves, and warns that war could bring terrible tragedies at our doors.
A Missouri editor refused obituary notices for individuals who did not subscribe to his paper saying those without a local copy were dead to news value. The stance sparked discussion about community coverage and subscriber influence on published notices.
A Salem Missouri resident describes four to five years of bladder issues relieved by Foley Kidney Pills after trying several medicines. The product is sold by M. H. James.
A series of aphorisms urges restraint in consumption and speech while promoting mindful action. The verses pair each exhortation with a counterbalancing behavior to foster balance and virtue. The tone resembles a civic admonition from a reflective era.
Landlords should note a new Texas law mandating filing notice with the county clerk when rent becomes more than three months overdue. The cost of filing is charged to the landlord.
In tense times, citizens urged to guard speech and avoid wounding others as sympathies diverge and tempers rise. The call stresses restraint, civility, and caution in personal discourse during a period of sensitive public mood.
Reports from Mexico warn of heavy German activity across the border and suggest Texas may face volatile times. A million troops could be needed for duty on the border and beyond, with the boundary potentially extended far to the south and southwest.
A call urges attendance at the large gathering, noting you can contribute in ways beyond preaching praying or singing. It suggests practical help like assisting with the collection and supporting Waxahachie Light through participation.
Higher courts have held that children cannot be kept out of school because they are not vaccinated. In effect, there is no compulsory vaccination requirement.
A wartime message urges men at home to join food production and supply efforts, saying those staying home contribute as patriotically as soldiers at the front.
Governor Ferguson wielded his veto power to strike down the so called free pass bill during a tense legislative evening. The action comes as a clash over policy and state governance in a contentious session.
Faculty telegram to President Wilson pledges united support in whatever steps may be taken at this critical moment.
The Shire Advertiser across the river in Grimes County has suspended publication. The town was about 100 residents, too small to sustain a newspaper.
The Mart Herald notes a turn of phrase from olden times where calling a man a cabbage-head sparked a fight, but today the term is viewed as a compliment reflecting shifting local speech and humor.
C Smith of Augusta Georgia reports relief from a lingering cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He describes it as a great medicine and notes it is sold by M H James at 1421 12th Street.
Sunday afternoon Mr. J. C. Stout his wife and daughter arrived from Port Arthur en route to Marlin by car and reported to City Marshal Conlee the loss of a hand bag with diamonds and jewelry valued at five thousand dollars. They noted the bag disappeared between Hempstead and Bryan and the marshal began informing nearby officers to check passing cars for the jewels.
The owners had posted a $100 reward for the recovery. Before a call to the phone office, Constable Sam Brown at Hearne reported the bag with all the jewels intact had been recovered from a passing car. The bag was found by occupants of the car on the road between Bryan and Hempstead, and Marshal Conlee assisted in the successful return.
A Cincinnati authority recommends freezone to remove corns and calluses. The article says a few drops relieve soreness and the corn lifts with the finger, drying instantly and not irritating surrounding skin. A small bottle costs little and can be bought at drug stores or via wholesale houses.
Brooks Stevenson Jr son of Mr and Mrs J B Stevenson and Allen Academy student built a flag pole and with neighbors raised Old Glory at noon. The flag ceremony drew a respectful salute as the star spangled banner fluttered in the southern breeze.
President Wilson called Congress to declare a state of war with Germany and urged universal military training. He requested an army of 500000 to be raised at once and noted Austria and other central powers are not included. Senate and House reconvened with an identical joint resolution declaring war and authorizing defense efforts. The measure was referred to foreign affairs committees and adjourned until Tuesday.
Brazos County hosts a rural education campaign led by Davis and Firth from the University of Texas and A and M College of Texas. They visit Tabor Macy Edge Kurten Bowman Reliance Steep Hollow Prospect Harvey Shiloh Union Hill Riverside Wellborn Millican April 9–13 with free lectures and community activities for students families and teachers.
Mrs Simmer notes her husband is thinning daily while Mrs Portleigh says they must diet as she admits she was rounder than she should be. The Boeton Globe reports the exchange as a light domestic quip.
There seems to be more than the usual number of children suffering from measles whooping cough and other diseases this spring. Do not neglect any cold as it weakens the system and invites serious illness. Foley's Honey and Tar relieves coughs colds and croup. For sale by M. H. James.
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