This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
3
New York August 14. Returning doughboys, angered by high living costs postwar, demand effective laws to restore normal prices and punish profiteers. They foresee a push for price control and economic reforms as they adjust to civilian life.
Austin August 19 officials report wide Texas commercial activity and strong demand for state funds under the new depository law. About 10 million dollars has been awarded to banks by the depository board at above 4 percent interest, while 125 banks have bids for 11 million more at 3 to 4.5 percent.
The official Chinese government report on the July 19 clash in Manchuria says Japanese forces provoked the engagement. It records 18 Japanese killed and 17 wounded, 12 Chinese killed and 14 wounded, with about 100 Chinese soldiers missing, believed to have fled.
The notice warns that only tablets bearing the safety Bayer Cross are genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin. Fraudulent aspirin sold by a Brooklyn dealer was mostly talcum powder. Seek the Bayer Cross on the package and each tablet and follow proper dosing.
In the American occupied area of Germany August 19 a directive bans public receptions and meetings for returning German prisoners of war. Only personal and family gatherings may occur. official processions or public assemblies are not allowed. Red Cross refreshments at railroad stations may continue.
President Wilson and the senate foreign relations committee held a historic open session in the White House blue room to discuss the German treaty and the league covenant. The president signaled interpretations may be allowed but not as part of ratification, and explained Article 10, council voting, and implications for Japan over Shantung.
Surgeons emphasize prompt antiseptic first aid for cuts burns bruises and wounds. Borozone is touted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
Washington reports the State Department warned Mexico that continued murders and indignities against U.S. citizens could force a radical policy change. The note followed the San Luis Potosi killing of Peter Catron and was signed by Charge d Affaires George T. Summerlin. Mexico protested citing violence in its cities.
Announcement from Bryan notes the marriage of Miss Alice Ray Wilson daughter of Mrs. Alfred Wilson to Smith Donnally Wilson of Akron Ohio on Friday August 8 1919. The ceremony was at the bride’s grandmother Mrs Ruth Gleaves home in Hermitage Station Tennessee. The couple left for Akron to reside. Mrs Alfred F Wilson Miss Mae Herbert Wilson and T D Wilson attended.
A bill submitted to the Prussian cabinet proposes paying former emperor Wilhelm 170,000,000 marks as settlement for the civil list lost after his abdication. The cabinet has not yet decided.
All persons interested in the real estate of D A Smith located near College should contact J W Barron in Bryan Texas for details.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to destroy malarial germs transmitted to the blood by the Malaria Mosquo with a price of 60 cents. Local ads promote its effectiveness and affordability.
Washington August 20 Paris Green helped win the war with a Little Kittie Karr and a Dinner Bell. Bureau of War Risk insurance cards list many quirky names and common surnames among service members including Aloysius Ignatz variants, 53 000 Johnsons 51000 Smiths and 18500 Walkers and 47000 Williams.
The East and West Highway from the Louisiana Texas line to Bryan was designated by the state highway commission at Austin. The route runs Newton county through Woodville Tyler Livingston Polk Huntsville Walker and Bryan and opens eastern trade to Bryan and may attract state road aid for Brazos county.
The Messenger Christian Krober known to tens of thousands of tourists in Los Angeles over fifteen years died in his room his hands folded on his chest a Bible beside him a note read I am right with God and man Banners he carried urged Get Right With God Christ Is Coming Are You Prepared to Meet Your Saviour
Alfred Liner of Wheelock marries Pauline Stallings daughter of H G Stallings in Bryan. Officiant Rev John A Held. Quiet ceremony attended by relatives and a few friends. Liner, a progressive farmer, plans to reside in Wheelock area after two and a half years of naval service.
Robert Emory Hicks, formerly city editor of the San Antonio Express, arrived in the city yesterday to assume duties at the A and M publicity office. The appointment to succeed Frank E. Burkhalter was announced last week by President Bizzell.
The text touts Herbine as an admirable bowel regulator that aids the liver and stomach and restores strength and buoyancy. It notes sales at Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
In Parral the rebel advance spared the Alvarado home, famed as the palatial residence of Pedro Alvarado and his charity. His wealth funded lavish rooms with limestone, marble, brass, and a white tub, while locals note the area’s looting nearby and Alvarado’s musical conservatory filled with canaries.
Washington reports an international congress of working women organized by the National Women’s Trade Union League to meet in Washington the week before the International Labor Congress. Thirty four countries were invited to send ten delegates each with credentials from women’s unions. Delegates urged to bring data on women’s employment, eight hour day, and unemployment.
The undesigned executrix of the estate of J. W. English deceased notifies all indebted parties to settle and all creditors to present claims within the legally required time. Residence and mailing address in care of M. F. Dansby Bryan Brazos County Texas August 5 1919. Mrs Clara Josephine English Executrix.
Henry Mitchell appointed executor at the July 1919 Brazos County Texas court term invites all debtors of W C Warren deceased to settle and all claimants to present claims at his residence and post office in Wheelock Robertson County Texas. Witness dated August 5 1919.
Neuralgia of the face shoulder hands or feet requires a powerful remedy that will penetrate the flesh. Ballard's Snow Liniment possesses that power. Rubbed in where the pain is felt is all that is necessary to relieve suffering and restore normal condition. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
Fresh beef sold on Bryan streets Saturday from the back ends of wagons without refrigeration or fly protection drew customers. The piece cites Section 308 of Bryan sanitary regulations requiring screening and daily washing of carts to prevent contamination.
An advertisement promotes Herbine as a great bowel regulator that purifies the system and vitalizes the blood. It claims to place the digestive organs in vigorous condition and notes sales by Jen.
An advertisement claims PAZO ointment cures piles in six to fourteen days. It promises refunds if the product fails and suggests instant relief and restful sleep after first use. The text markets a money back guarantee and emphasizes quick results.
A vintage advertisement proclaims Calotabs purge the liver and purify the system with a single bedtime tablet. It guarantees satisfaction with a druggist refund and sells for thirty five cents in sealed packages at drug stores.
Carolyn Kern asks friends to drop Houston Post automobile contest voting coupons into boxes at Colonial and Dixie theaters, requesting help saving and submitting the coupons.
The Houston Post urges renewals and new subscriptions to vote for Logan’s contestant Miss Carolyn Kern in the automobile contest. Subscribers may cast 20,000 votes per year, with contact by phone at 299.
A fragment notes a product called Bromo Quipine with E. W. Grove’s signature on the box. It mentions colds cause grip and influenza and asserts tablets remove the cause. The text ends with “We,” suggesting a dealership or endorsement.
A letter from S vanklin Texas reports Falls County price for picking cotton at 1.25 per hundred. Brazos County has no set price yet, but it is expected to be similar. The crop is in flourishing condition despite persistent showers, with a likely very small countywide yield.
Mr. and Mrs. Burt Norwood of Brownwood with daughters Katherine Mary Elizabeth Lillian and Milton Ellis visited Bryan yesterday on a trip from Brownwood to Galveston. The Norwoods former Bryan merchants renewed friendships with old Bryan associates during their stay.
Washington officials authorized remission of unexpired sentences for prisoners with minor offenses or sentences under three months to show leniency. The order affects commanders at ports of embarkation and applies to those cases deemed suitable for mercy.
Boxed remedy labeled Bromo Quinine carries the signature E. W. Grove. Sold for 30 cents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.