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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
6
A local drug store promotes affordable Christmas gifts for 25 50 cents a dollar or a little more. Shoppers are invited to visit and view gift items with the assurance that they can rely on what they buy.
City Secretary Robert Smith said the 8000 bond issue for Bryan's new sewage disposal plant attracted about 75 inquiries from brokers and bond buyers nationwide. Bids will be sought by early February once bonds are printed and ready for market.
For sale one 8 foot galvanized wind mill with a 40 foot tower complete. This was ordered for a customer who countermanded. Price is little more than half value. Address 44 Bryan Eagle. Wirpd.
The Commercial Auditing Co report lists total investments of 2031167.41 dollars in A and M College buildings lands livestock and equipment with 116498.14 cash surplus. It notes planned additions not yet included and commends the college for orderly management and harmony under the president and administrative officers.
FOR SALE. 245 acres of good upland 150 acres in cultivation 5 miles east of Bryan pike road good water a 9 room house close to good high school See R L Buchanan 13 cm Ma STRAYED On red male hog spot on flank both ears marked Finder notify Henry Holubec Kurten and receive reward wirpd FOR SALE One Loomis horse power well anger See D E Vernon Kur ten Tex wil3da77pd
T. J. Norrell, vice president of the Bank of Cottonwood Texas, writes that he has received relief and recommends Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. The ad notes kidney trouble manifests as worry aches pains soreness stiffness rheumatism and states M. H. James sells the product.
The Home Mission Society of the First Methodist church elected officers for the year. Names include Mrs. H. C. Fulgham as President, Mrs. J. S. Doane as first vice president, Mrs. Owen as second vice president, Mrs. J. B. Priddy as treasurer, and others serving as local treasurer recording secretary publicity superintendent Voice agent and supplies agent.
Austin Texas December 8 A messenger will be chosen by the Democratic electors to carry Texas 20 electoral votes to the electoral college in Washington meeting January second Monday The messenger will receive 20 cent mileage to Washington and return and the same salary as a member of Congress during the mission Several aspirants are said to be seeking the post During the electors session they will also receive compensation and mileage equal to legislators notes says
William Jennings Bryan told a joint congressional committee he opposed transferring regulatory power to the federal government. He warned centralization would burden federal authorities and urged amending existing laws to let states retain railroad powers.
An advertisement promotes Dodsons Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liquid to stimulate the liver without salivation. It warns against calomel mercury poisoning and claims the product cures biliousness constipation and headaches with a pleasant taste and guaranteed satisfaction.
R F Hall of Mabe Virginia reports a 15 year bronchial cough and throat irritation was cured after taking one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar. The product is sold by M H James.
Washington December 7 Associated Press report says the bureau of plant industry warns cotton growers to secure their seed supply for next year. High seed prices paid by oil mills could tempt farmers to reduce seed reserves.
The pulpit committee reports Rev Fred Comber of Illinois will accept the call as pastor. He plans to be in Bryan and begin pastoral duties on the first Sunday in January.
London reports Greece pledges neutrality and warns that any new entente demand could trigger war. Athens awaits a forthcoming note from entente powers likely to demand demobilization, control of posts and railways, and release of Venizelist ministers. The Nationalists weigh their reply while Irish questions gain emphasis. Petrograd says Romanian forces halt Teutonic advance east of Polechti as Moldavia front sees progress.
London reports Premier Lloyd George ill with a severe chill and unable to receive the seals of office from King George today. The note is dated December 6.
London reports that British forces have advanced sixty miles along a 200 mile front in German East Africa per a Reuter dispatch. The move marks a substantial breakthrough as troops push toward key objectives in the region.
London reports via Lloyds that the Danish steamer Nora is believed to have been sunk. No further details on casualties or circumstances are provided.
Dispatches from Athens say a revolution has broken out in the Cyclades a group of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea with reports of unrest spreading among residents and authorities mobilizing forces.
Paris reports four German aircraft shot down by French fighters on December 11. Two were downed near Verdun and two over Champagne, with French forces claiming successful engagements against the Luftstreitkräfte.
New Orleans reports March cotton futures fell five dollars per bale after a government release. The drop follows a week of declines and leaves prices about twenty dollars per bale lower than two weeks earlier. Washington announces 1916 17 U S cotton production at 11 611 000 bales based on the Agriculture Department final report.
Mrs. M. W. Sims appointed superintendent of the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals in Bryan. Seals are sold at leading stores for one cent each and proceeds aid distressed sufferers. Seals may be placed on packages and on letters on the back.
Purge and relieve stomach and bowel fermentation with Foley Cathartic Tablets. Gently act without griping or sickness. Sold by M. H. James.
An advertised prescription claims a malaria and chills remedy made for repeated doses. The tonic purports to act on the liver, avoid griping, and prevent fever return, offered for 25 cents.
Fragmentary text mentions anger and a torn car remark with unclear meaning. No identifiable people or organizations are present. The readable phrases suggest a promotional or nonsensical note about vehicles and enthusiasm.
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