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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
3
Senator La Follette introduces a peace resolution calling for a clear definition of US war aims and for the Allies to publicly restate the peace terms they will demand. The measure aims to end ambiguity and guide wartime policy.
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission will treat coal dealers who raise anthracite prices by more than ten cents a ton before September as pursuing a policy of profit taking. An ad for G D Tucker’s feed appears in the same column.
Associated Press reports that if a bill becomes law, war news and commentary on national political questions must be printed in English unless accompanied by a parallel English translation. This rule applies to German or other foreign language press and ensures English accessibility.
Advertises feed sold by G D Tucker emphasizing low cash prices and immediate purchase.
Lace bed set offered with pillow shams priced at 2.50 per set and featured a sale tag listing 1.75 for another option. The fragment suggests multiple lace items and promotional pricing.
A list of menswear items including 200 pairs of Palm Beach Pants offered at values around $1.50 per pair with a July price noted. Additional notes mention 50 pairs of men’s dark color pants described as in good working order and priced at $1.25, with other July price references.
A newspaper advertisement lists granite, tin and glass items including dish pans 122.19, 25¢ and 36¢ tins, granite water buckets 30c, milk pails, stove pans 10c to 19c, press cut glass and fancy glassware from 5c to 39c. Sets of ice tea glasses and jelly glasses, bowls and pitcher with tumblers offered. Window shades priced 39¢ and 49¢.
J. H. Saladiner displays a nonworking model of an air torpedo in a Main Street window. He describes a gas bag lift, gasoline engine propulsion, and wings borrowed from aircraft design. The device would carry 10 to 30 bombs and a poison gas tank, with chains for bomb release and adjustable height. He argues air torpedoes could replace planes for targeted, mass bombardment at lower cost than water torpedoes.
Washington reports a national war agricultural program aiming at over one billion bushels of wheat and 83 million bushels of rye on 47 337 000 acres of winter wheat and 5 131 000 acres of rye this fall. Officials warn shortages may arise and detail plans to maximize acreages, seed, and transport while urging farmer cooperation and farm aid. The note ends with an unrelated medicine advertisement for Herbine.
John H. Leaker, vice president of the Houston Wood Wire and Metal Lathers' union, was drowned in the ship channel at Clinton Sunday morning around 10 o'clock. The incident occurred in Houston, Texas.
A vintage home remedy explains making a lemon based skin lotion. Blend two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white in a jar, strain pulp, and store for months. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to brighten skin and reduce freckles and tan.
The Navasot Petroleum Company of Bryan receives a permit to sell stock. It plans to prospect for gas and oil in Brazos and Grimes counties with 3,000 acres leased by seven founders. Officers include B Sbisa president W G Taliaferro vice president and J W Batts secretary. The firm offers limited salaries until production and requires minimal organizational expenses.
Galveston News features G. W. Robinson a Bryan boy shown washing clothes aboard the patrol Tingey. Robinson a former Electric Garage owner Rotary member and AM College electrical engineer served in naval militia then Tingey after Charleston assignment now stationed off Virginia with Berkeley headquarters.
In August the air is full of pollen and dust that trouble some people. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieves hay fever and asthma by clearing and soothing the nose throat and bronchial tubes. M. H. James.
Mr. John T. Cloud Piva and Miss May Parker of Steep Hollow were married Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Rev. J. J. Tatum's home. The couple, well known in Steep Hollow, will reside at the groom's old home in Steep Hollow.
From Rockdale to Austin and beyond, counties including Williamson, Burleson, Caldwell and Taylor express strong support for a Bryan Taylor east west highway. Officials say a conference and an association will organize to push the project before the state highway commission, with local delegations planned.
A. W. Morgan of Angela Louisiana writes she felt like a ninety year old due to kidney pain before taking Foley Kidney Pills. She reports relief and says she feels twentyone again.
A Cincinnati authority recommends using Freezone to remove corns and calluses. A few drops relieve soreness and lift the corn or callus with the root, drying instantly without inflaming surrounding skin. A small bottle costs little at drug stores, and druggists or wholesalers can supply it.
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