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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
4
Bryan friends report Hon Charles Davis won the El Paso mayoral race yesterday with 3500 votes to 700 for his opponent. The election marks a splendid victory and confirms his popularity. The Eagle extends congratulations.
Mr E E Davis of the University of Texas Extension Department spoke at Tabor high school launching a series of lectures tied to Supt Power's educational campaign. He defined education as training for more efficient work, stressing it is not an end in itself.
A lecturer stressed education as a means to power economic ends and noted rising demand for trained workers. He praised rural schools meeting this need and said a community's school reflects its people. Supt Powers Benson and Mrs Ray spoke. Lynch hosted before the group moved on to Macy.
City voters cast 429 ballots as officials announced results at city hall. Winners: Tyler Haswell 288 votes, Dr. B U Sims 255, Jno M Lawrence 244 despite his name not printed on the ballot, W S Wilson Jr 235, H A Burger 224. Other candidates included Jno C Vick 217 and J S Doane 2038.
A Sunday wedding at 3 pm at the home of Dr. M. E. Weaver united Clinton Smith with Emma Rychlik and Harry Berger with Albina Rychlik in a double ceremony. The grooms hailed from Bryan and the brides from Edge, with families noted as well known in the community.
The Eagle notes the couple will reside in the city and extends best wishes for long, happy lives. Friends join in congratulating the happy pair on their marriage and future plans.
A reader from Bagdad Kentucky reports her daughter recovered from kidney trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims the pills strengthen weak kidneys, correct bladder issues, relieve rheumatic pains backaches and sore muscles. Sold by M. H. James.
The Bryan Light Guard met at Carnegie hall last night with 88 answering roll call. Fred L. Cavitt was elected captain and thanked the group. no other officers were chosen yet to allow for later selection. Maj. Martin assisted in forming the company and drill preparations begin once firearms are secured. The unit will reconvene Thursday at 8 PM at Carnegie hall.
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Merrill Maine testifies that Foley Kidney Pills bring relief quickly. The ad claims the pills strengthen weak kidneys and ease tiredness headaches and nerve strain. Sold by M H James in Bryan Texas with emphasis on genuine wholesome ingredients.
Medical authority L T Cooper links auto intoxication to common ills from overwork and poor living. Tanlac is pitched as a remedy, claiming to boost digestion, blood quality, and overall vigor, with sales notes in Bryan and Wellborn.
W J Furry of Salem Missouri reports four to five years of bladder trouble with pain. After trying several medicines he found relief with Foley Kidney Pills. Sold by M H James.
A historic advertisement touts Brazos Chill Tonic as a safe rapid remedy for chills and fever. The promotion urges asking for the genuine product priced at 60 cents at Emmet's Drug Store.
A Cincinnati authority promotes freezone drops to ease tender corns and calluses. The remedy supposedly dries instantly and lifts the corn without irritation, with a small bottle sold inexpensively at drug stores.
The Eagle reports the death of Aunt Vinie Denson a longtime Bryan resident and reputedly the county's oldest citizen at age 110. Funeral services were led by Elder D H Shivers pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church with many friends attending.
Item offered by Steve Montalbano in Pitts Bridge Texas and through all reputable dealers.
A grabby anti calomel advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel is dangerous causing cramps and salivation and promotes the 50 cent bottle as a harmless remedy that cleanses the liver and restores energy without side effects.
Rev. J. J. Tatum, field secretary for the Free Baptist church, returned from East Texas where he toured Longview Carthage Henderson and other towns. He reports favorable prospects for crops as food and feed crops dominate the region and locals plan to live and board locally.
Several excellent Jersey cows for sale all fresh. See L. M. Gandy or call through Wellborn telephone exchange.
Claiming to remove corns quickly without pain the ad says two drops of Gets-It loosen the corn so it can be picked off. It markets itself as the new common-sense remedy by E. Lawrence & Co. with Bryan and local endorsements from E. J. Jenkins M. H. James and N. A. Stewart.
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