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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
2
A satirical verse by James J. Montague from the Atlanta Georgian laments conscription worries and urges countless names of women to marry the author before Uncle Sam drafts him. The playful plea blends humor with wartime pressure in a dated social editorial tone.
In testimony to the Texas legislature, Assistant Cashier Blum of Temple State Bank argues that faith sustains credit more than collateral. He cites bank transfers and government promises as examples, praising faith in institutions, leaders, and citizens as essential to finance and progress.
The Daily Eagle notes forecasts of three quarters bale per acre from Kyle Smith plantation while a farmer with 150 acres expects around 115 bales. Prices near 27 cents a pound boost incomes as warehouses report rapid bale intake and some fields show high quality cotton. Grass worms affect peanuts but corn yields reach about 25 bushels per acre, surpassing county averages.
A banner reading Kaiser Wilson caused jeers as suffrage picket Miss Luck Burns displayed it near a White House gate. The crowd hissed for minutes before James P. Delaney, a Navy Department clerk, tore the banner down and disappeared into the crowd. No one was pursued.
Washington reports three quarters of a million men in khaki. The regular army needs 2100 to fill its ranks while the national guard totals about 447000 and is fully mustered. Recruiting will continue with vigor due to additional vacancies from federal medical exams.
Mrs John Bourne ofville Brussels Wis reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieves hacking coughs and recommends it for children. M H James endorses its long term use and presence in the home.
Twenty years ago Walter Knox and others returned from Chicago. The school board set Monday September 6 for opening and raised teacher salaries by six dollars monthly. A coon turned up in a wildcat hunt at Carters Creek Bottom. Watermelons arrived. a 60 pound melon was brought from Tabor. Corn sold for 40 cents a bushel. Mr and Mrs Knox hosted a party for Miss Marine McClintock of Waco. Large crowds heard Father Branan at St Joseph's Church. The Eagle urges street naming and numbering with tin signs at corners.
Judge Doremus bought the handsome horse that arrived here from the north, a sale linked to the late Mr W S Coe. Among the K of P excursionists who went to Navasota yesterday and last night were M H James H G Rhodes Prof Hickman R G Tabor Dr Niveth Curtis Oliver John M Lawrence Ed S Derden C T Wilson Joe B Reed A M Waldrop Dr Harrison D C DeMaret Dr Oliver Tyler Haswell and A G Beard.
Mrs E J Fountain hosted a 5 to 7 pm hostess party for Mrs W E Astin of Hearne and Mrs H L Seales of Corsicana with pink sweet peas and refreshments. Mr and Mrs T R Batte entertained several couples in honor of Miss Maud Howell of Dallas with Miss Howell and other guests, music and conversation, and light refreshments.
Lon Johnson was struck by a passenger train Saturday night and escaped with only a bruised hip. He said if he had more time to brace himself he might have leaped from the engine. Mr and Mrs E J Fountain and Misses Sue McClelland Leanore Waldrop Gussie Finley left for Nashville yesterday and will spend the summer at Mont Eagle Tennessee.
A party from the Agricultural and Mechanical College toured San Antonio visiting relatives, attending the park’s military celebration, and enjoying an informal Capitol hotel reception hosted by Mrs. O. T. Holt before the Turner hall military ball. Debutante Miss Bessie Ross drew attention at the dance.
Washington reports that American troops may be sent to Russia and Italy as part of a new military plan. Senator J Hamilton Lewis announced the possibility while Secretary Baker declined to confirm or deny the move.
William Snell of Jacksonville Florida the sole American survivor of the British ship Belgian Prince sunk July 31 by a German submarine told the Associated Press details of the perilous voyage One torpedo hit the engine room and a submarine later surfaced near the lifeboats The commander forced the crew to abandon provisions and life belts Snell hid his belt and escaped by swimming as the vessel sank leaving the rest overwhelmed by the waves
Surgeons stress early treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is promoted for use on man or beast as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent. Available in 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 prices from E. J. Jenkins.
President Wilson signed the administration food control and food survey bills, which become law. The action in Washington on August 10 marks new federal measures governing food policy and inspection.
Bryan won 10 to 6 against College on College campus with a crowd of about a thousand supporters showing steady interest. The match featured solid play on both sides and connected Bryan to two additional trade points via a new telephone line from Willow Hole to Iola and Pankey in Grimes County.
Washington reports the first draft quota will be called September 1 with one third of each state to be entrained for a mobilization camp between September 1 and 5. Crowder issues new dependency rulings affecting married men and exemptions. States must have at least one third of quotas non exempt by September 1 or risk delays. local boards urged to speed up certifications.
An old advertisement claims HMERBINE removes bowel accumulations and puts the system in prime condition. It promotes a health claim and lists BE. J. Jenkins and a price reference.
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