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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle announces publication details, editors and managers, postal handling as second class matter, subscription rates for in town and mail, delivery complaints contact, advertising rates on application, and Associated Press membership with agents in New York and Theiston New York.
The Christian Science Monitor notes Mrs. Russell Sage has donated 25 million of the 50 million her husband amassed in his lifetime to various philanthropies and foundations. It reflects on Russell Sage’s rise from modest beginnings to wealth and influence in New York and nationally, and on the continuing growth of the couple’s endowments including the Russell Sage Foundation and projects at Forest Hill Gardens Long Island.
The passage describes Mrs. Sage expanding her late husband Rutell Sage’s fortune through many bequests aimed at beneficial institutions. It portrays her as driven to justify wealth by aiding society and notes she succeeded in extending the Rutell Sage millions for public good.
The piece argues Britain and France are united on extraditing Wilhelm II to answer for wartime crimes before a high court. It lauds swift justice and warns a free tyrant risks future abuses, while discussing U S rail policy and parallels to French control methods.
M G Brown a Sparta Georgia farmer says Tanlac improved his health after months of nervous indigestion. He reports better appetite sleep and steady nerves. Five bottles helped him gain twenty six pounds and restore strength since starting Tanlac.
Paul Merka of Benchley learns from the war department that his son Joe Merka has been severely wounded in action on November 3. Joe enlisted March 29 at Franklin, trained at Camp Travis, sailed from New York to France in July, and now awaits further information on his condition.
A vintage beauty tip promotes mixing fresh lemon juice with orchard white to create a cheap skin clarifier. Strain the juice, combine with three ounces of orchard white, and shake for a month long supply. Daily application hoped to bleach and smooth skin.
An ad promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup claiming two remedies in one bottle, with a free Herrick’s Red Pepper Porous Plaster for the chest with each bottle. Sold by E. J. Jenkins and M. H. James.
Minnie Philpot of Gonzales recounts a five year struggle with left side pain that spread to her shoulder and back. After three years of weakness she found no help until Cardui. She improved after the second bottle and has stayed well for two years, praising Cardui and urging others to try it.
Advertising claim promises pile cure in six to fourteen days with money back guarantee if PAZO OINTMENT fails. Includes dubious medical wording and filler phrases about itching bleeding and healing.
Advertising notice for stenography teleg raphy and bookkeeping courses promising quick training. Claims high placement rates and salaries with testimonials from Texas residents. Offers limited two courses for one price and free materials with catalog request. Collected from an old classified-style ad.
Advert says Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches the blood to restore vitality and energy. It promises strengthening and invigorating effects with a note on price.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as bowel trainers that cleanse the system, promising relief from torpidity and satisfying, comfortable regulation of digestion. The copy emphasizes reliable function and household usefulness.
An advertising note touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine, claiming tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head ringing. The text mentions E. W. Grove in connection with a signature.
Tokyo reports three Japanese loans to China totaling about $85,000,000. The first backs four Manchuria Mongolia railways about 1000 miles with an initial $10,000,000. the second funds Shantung railways with a $10,000,000 advance. the third aims to establish a national iron works with $50,000,000, supporting skilled Japanese supervision.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic now offered in tablet form in addition to syrup. The tablets provide the same medicinal properties and results as the familiar syrup, with added convenience for travelers. Each bottle is priced similarly to the syrup version.
Doctors and druggists endorse Calotabs as the first step in treating colds grippe and influenza. A single Calotab at bedtime with water is claimed to purge the system, relieve symptoms by morning, and may prevent pneumonia. Sold in sealed packages for 25 cents with a money back guarantee.
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