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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
3
A wide assortment of dolls and holiday items appears with prices across many lines. China limb dolls from 2 cents to 25 cents, dress dolls up to 1.98, large character dolls from 1.25 to 1.75, toy pianos, trains, wagons, and iron toys featured. Also includes rulers, rooms, and gift items with set prices for ornaments, books, frames, rugs, and more.
Local store advertises 1000 yards Madrass and 2000 yards Dress Ginghams at deep discounts. It features children's cloaks, ladies coats, shirts, skirts, petticoats, embroideries, table damask, nightgowns, and men’s wear with prices from 10c per yard to under $7 for suits and pants.
Readable line item notice lists several lots of ladies hose including cotton hose 15c 10c 25c and silk hose in stripes and plain colors priced at 65c 50c 39c and 29c with assorted colors available.
A sold display of granite and tin kitchenware with itemized prices includes 2-quart granite kettles at 18 cents, 6-quart pots with covers, 29 to 69 cents, 10-quart dish pans at 29 cents, large tea kettles, wash pans, tin pie plates and milk buckets offered at low rates, plus glass bowls and cup and saucer sets priced around 15 to 85 cents.
Big shipment of shoes across Ladies Men's Boys Misses and Children now priced well below value. Highlights include Ladies White or Black Canvas Polish Shoes at 3.50, Dress Leather Shoes 4.50 at 2.76, 5.50 Patten Leather high tops at 2.98, and Men’s All Leather Dress Shoes on sale. Many sizes and styles listed with emphasized savings.
The notice lists numerous discounted items from an auction outing including gowns, shirts, belts, suits, shoes, cloaks, coats, gloves, skirts, pants, caps, hose, wash tubs, auto scarfs, collars, handkerchiefs, hats, underskirts, corsets and hats. Thousands more similar bargains are in stock.
A $4 500 loan from the Federal Land Bank at Houston was closed for J M Saladiner to cover outstanding notes on his farm. The amortization loan, at 5 percent, allows six percent annual payments of 45 dollars, with semiannual installments each April and October. Saladiner’s interest drops by half, saving 225 dollars yearly, and he can use yearling cattle or cotton to offset payments. About thirty applicants are awaiting loans as Bryan association plans frequent closings in coming months.
H Y Moehlman aged 73 and a German native died at his Bryan home after a long illness. He arrived in the U S 25 years ago, lived in Shiner and southern Texas before moving to Bryan six years ago. Survived by his widow and three children, funeral Wednesday at 10 am with Rev Charlton Storey officiating. Interment in city cemetery.
The death of Ruben Crenshaw occurred at Sealy hospital in Galveston after an appendectomy. He had gone to Houston with other youths to enlist in the navy and was accepted on Monday before his death. He was the son of Mr and Mrs W N Crenshaw of the city and had recently moved from Grimes County to Bryan.
An old advertisement promotes Herbine as a remedy for heartburn and indigestion. It claims instant pain relief and quick bowel movement with renewed vigor and cheer, pricing it at 40 cents and sold by BE J. Jenkins.
George Reabinski of the New York Produce Exchange has accepted the position as head flour distributor for the food administration.
A South firm credits a hobo with discovering plant based remedies that supposedly saved Brights disease patients. The ad recounts a condemned man saved by hobo knowledge and urges readers to request a free booklet from Hobo Medicine Company of Singer Louisiana.
A Texas legislative sub committee finished its inspection of university and medical school facilities in Galveston. The panel toured the medical school and Sealy hospital, considering a new building due to basement flooding and ventilation issues, with a report planned for Austin early next year.
Texas A M announces 1918 football slate with double header on opening date at College Station. Games listed include T C U at Fort Worth October 18 Southwestern October 25 LSU October 25 Baylor at Waco November 9 Texas at Austin November 19 Rice Institute at College Station November 28 and an open date November 1 filled by a top opponent.
Inez four year old daughter of Mrs. Jasper Gilmore of Thompson Creek died last night and was buried at Harvey graveyard at four this afternoon. The sorrowing mother and neighbors extend sympathy in her great bereavement.
Local trader King G. D. Tucker advertises a broad selection of livestock feeds at lower prices. The notice highlights value across feed types and implies ongoing discounts for farmers and ranchers in the area.
Early morning blaze destroyed the First National Bank and the B. Kaczer and company buildings in Goanea amid bitter cold and northeast winds. Losses near 65000 with widespread damage to stock and offices. bank vault and records survived. Fire chief C E Jenkins reports quick containment and plans for temporary operations behind adjacent building.
We express gratitude to every citizen who aided in subduing the First National Bank fire last night. Though we cannot visit each helper personally we extend heartfelt thanks for courage and prompt action.
Texas assessed property totals reached 2 871 744 266 in 1917, up 128 433 494 from 1916. Tax levy climbs to 18 254 271, an increase of 4 884 271. Land values gain 51 176 689 while taxable acreage falls 5 136 945. railroad mileage unchanged.
The Food Administration praises the Brazos county pledge effort led by County Agent Benson. It urges display of food conservation and Red Cross cards in every window to show unity, deter spies, and teach patriotism to children during the war effort.
The body of William R. Crenshaw twenty five died Thursday at John Sealy hospital Galveston was sent to Bryan for burial. Survived by Rev and Mrs W N Crenshaw and sisters Alice Laveda Mattie Crenshaw all of Bryan. Funeral held at Steep Hollow at three this afternoon and burial followed in Steep Hollow cemetery. Large turnout of friends attended.
Washington reports a planned kitchen card by the food administration to require a three pound monthly sugar ration per person along with porkless days and one wheatless and meatless meal daily. Current per capita sugar use exceeds seven pounds monthly.
Joe B. Reed reports the Knights of Pythias voted 25 dollars for the Christmas good cheer fund. The Woodmen of the World contributed 25 dollars to the same fund and 5 dollars to the Red Cross.
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