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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
2
Publication data for the Bryan Weekly Eagle and Pilot announces pricing, publication schedule, and office details. It lists subscription rates, obituaries policy, advertising rates, and general contact information with association affiliations and telephonic access.
The piece criticizes two years of aggressive fundraising drives and expansive government controls. It cites taxes and charity campaigns from war bonds to relief efforts, arguing they overburden the average man and blur ownership and rights while demanding endless financial and regulatory contributions.
The Houston Post argues for stern measures to suppress anarchists. It calls for Congress to enact laws strengthening government action, insisting no alien anarchist should remain and native anarchists should lose unrestrained liberty. The piece frames vigilance against tyranny and free speech interference as essential.
An American newspaper hints at importing Chinese coolies to work in U S coal mines during the war. The idea could pressure operators and miners to settle disputes, signaling how government actions might influence labor relations and wage tensions amid wartime needs.
The piece argues editors might have resisted drastic measures years ago but current price pressures broaden public involvement. It notes consumers act as a silent partner who ultimately pays bills and presses for active roles when mines and operations falter, potentially tempering management decisions.
Editorial argues the US must join in a joint peace after fighting a common war. It acknowledges flaws in the Paris treaty but urges framing reservations to safeguard US interests without repudiating the agreement. It asserts bipartisanship could yield acceptable text in short time.
A speaker highlights rising ownership in the United States citing three-fourths of families with property and about half owning homes. Savings deposits have quintupled in forty years, making confiscation theories unlikely. The speaker suggests the 1920 census as a safeguard against radical influence.
Napoleon reportedly praised English hopkeepers for supplying munitions that aided Allied forces. Britain opens a large Athens exhibition displaying British-made products from 200 firms, ranging from tractors to underwear, highlighting trade and industry.
Britain, after wartime curtailment, sees imports exceed exports but business leaders act to boost exports in the Near East, viewing it as an important step to revive trade.
In Toronto the coming administration appears set to rethink the Ontario government house a lavish mansion once used as a gubernatorial residence. Observers suggest it may be sold remodeled repurposed for disabled soldiers or closed until a decision is reached with a large sign reading No Governor Need Apply.
The Tzecho-Slovak republic forms Telegrafia a government owned firm in Prague to manufacture telegraph and telephone instruments and equip central stations. One fourth of annual net profits go to a worker stock fund with shares for five years service and additional shares for longer tenures. The government holds 60 percent of shares and may decide future socialization once workers own the rest. Labor leaders worldwide will watch its progress.
Pat M. Neff urges a bill mandating trustees open school houses for any people choose. He argues schools should be social and informational centers, reflecting a belief in Bryan’s housing shortage and outsider skepticism about town living.
Houston police raid on Commerce avenue building nets about 100 gallons of liquor. The seizure aims to guard a dry Christmas and curb illicit alcohol distribution.
A remark ties an external wetness to the country’s current internal dryness. The line suggests two distinct hardships, implying the damp factor is separate from domestic conditions affecting the nation.
The sentence suggests a belief that receiving is more blessed than giving and implies a possible withdrawal from the Goodfellow movement. It presents a personal stance rather than a reported event or action.
The Bryan Commercial club weighs methods to provide housing for 300 federal students at A and M College to boost city payrolls. Secretary Eberstadt believes ample housing can attract federal students and expects strong cooperation from college administrators.
The removal of the 62nd Mexican infantry from Juarez arose because most of the unit signed a pledge to desert when called, to follow Villa if bandit forces attacked the city. The side chosen mattered less than the hope of success.
The secretary of the interior reports eighty one widows continue to receive government pensions from their husbands who fought in the War of 1812. They remain the sole link between today and the conflict over a century ago.
Analysts warn that unless the League of Nations is quickly formed and starts operating, order in the Balkan and Ottoman regions may only be restored through force.
The Daily Bulletin at Col lege has been enlarged to double its usual size and now brims with college news.
Billie Sunday prepares for a March bout in Houston against the so called Satanic Majesty. The event promises a high profile confrontation expected to draw intense interest from local boxing fans.
All accounts owing to Dr. W. G. Drummond may be settled at James drug store or with E. W. Crenshaw at City National Bank. Prompt settlement appreciated.
Advert claims PAZO ointment cures piles in six to fourteen days with refund if it fails. Mentions price and immediate refund policy upon unsatisfied results. Includes offer of refund money and assures effective relief.
Indianapolis December 10 The United Mine Workers general committee accepted President Wilson's proposal ending the fortieth day bituminous coal miners strike and allowing immediate resumption of work.
American Consular Agent William O. Jenkins case is transferred from Puebla state circuit court to the Mexican federal supreme court on grounds of foreign diplomatic and consular immunity. The move follows a Mexican constitutional argument and the U S State Department noting reconsideration of Jenkins' release. Congress committees delay further action as President Wilson studies the evolving Mexico situation amid Republican charges of a Carranza backed revolt.
Austin reports November receipts totaling 2,669,276 with disbursements of 2,464,522. General revenue receipts were 1,027,086 with 1,811,640 disbursed. Available school fund receipts 114,917, disbursements 242,245. Other funds include Confederate pension, textbook, state railroad, and highway receipts and disbursements with smaller balances.
The advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as energizing and blood purifying, with iron and quinine. It claims improved color, appetite, and health, asserts it is not a patent medicine, notes long-standing popularity, and sells at 69 cents per bottle.
Brest Dec 10 Frank L Polk General Bliss and Henry White the last American peace delegates remaining in France arrived at 11 this morning and immediately boarded the transport American for the voyage to the United States.
Mrs. V. W. Foster aged 68 died at her Bryan home at 1 25 pm from pneumonia and complications. Funeral at home 3 pm Tuesday followed by city cemetery interment. She as Francis Kirkham daughter of J A Kirkham came to Brazes county sixty years ago and lived near Bryan. Survived by husband two children A L Robertson Iola Texas and Mrs J W Hamilton Bryan and two sisters Mrs T H Darwin Bryan and Mrs J D Scofield National City California. She was a Free Baptist and church member. Services by Rev Kirby Chapman and Rev J J Tatum.
Cold weather drives hog killing as spare ribs flood the area. Miss Lizzie Beall improves after illness. Large Sunday school and church attendance. Barnett and Ben Bond hosts at dinner. Local youths host singings at Whitted and Bond households. Visitors include Ashley Bond from Orange and Kirby Simmons from Atlas Texas.
Rye Texas reports several social visits and Christmas shopping bustle amid mild weather. Mr and Mrs Lee Kopecky visited with A L Higgs. Joe and Frank Merka of Benchley called on Rye residents. Paul Kopecky and Miss Victoria Kosh escorted Miss Jennie Kosh to Bryan. Susie Anders returned from a week with her sister. Jno Rawls and son Sam B are listed on the sick list this week.
Bayer insists on the label Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in a Bayer package with directions for colds pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. The name Bayer signals genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years in handy tin boxes of 12 tablets. Trademark over manufacture of acetyl salicylic acid ester.
Denton Texas December 11 Professor T G Gronert of the College of Industrial Arts argues fashion serves power. He cites high heels and tight skirts revised by ancient Chinese to keep women near home and says uniforms protect wearers comfort. He criticizes sensational press and urges cautious borrowing of ideas.
Charles B. Hudson reports the third Red Cross Roll Call in Brazos County extended to November 24, 1919 due to weather. The county tallies show memberships across towns such as Reliance Wellborn Bryan and others totaling 1777 with $1876.00 cash added from donations.
Advertisement touts Gets-It as a quick painless corn cure using a secret formula that removes corns in one piece without tools. It claims instant drying, no mess, and stocking ready to wear, with endorsements from M. H. James and N. A. Stewart and sale at Bryan drugstores.
The Texas supreme court upheld the constitutionality of the automobile registration fee law at a special session. The case Atkins vs. State Highway Department involved whether the fee is a tax. the court ruled it is a license and the law valid. Justices Mulkey and Birkhead sat with Chief Justice Phillips after disqualification of two justices.
Dallas reports enforcement of the Dean law prohibiting possession of prop making formulas for whisky or other drinks with a kick. A Missouri circular offered such recipes claiming ease and no still required. Copies were sent to District Attorney Pierson and Federal Judge Adams for action.
Texas ad jutant general's report states national guard relief for storm wrecked Corpus Christi area cost 53 123 dollars. Detachments ranged Sept 15 to Oct 22 with up to 52 officers and 622 men in service. Expenses covered transport salaries subsistence and supplies and communications.
An exhaustive New York legislative report concludes that radical agitation in the United States stems not from economic conditions but from an organized movement inspired by the Russian soviet government. The joint committee will submit its findings to the New York legislature, covering activities since May.
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