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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
2
Publication information for the Weekly Eagle at Bryan Texas dated April 28 1911 lists pricing for different subscription periods and advertising rates. It notes Thursdays issue days and includes contact and association details with the Associated Press and foreign representatives.
Vice President Thomas B. Marshall warns that not only the high cost of living but also the high cost of leisure threatens America. He urges younger citizens to strive more, earn more, economize more and save more, noting government securities offer saving opportunities for all incomes.
English film producers acquire Oatlands Lodge estate of twenty acres once part of the royal Oatlands domain. The lodge, famed for monarch visits by Henry VII Elizabeth I James I and Charles I, also features a subterranean passage likely to aid the film maker.
Milwaukee residents have the right to congressional representation but debate centers on Victor Berger who was convicted of aiding the enemy in war. Congress members declare him ineligible to sit, despite his two election wins.
The piece laments the absence of a ship to detain radicals seeking entry to Ellis Island and argues that the government did move an average of 800,000 troops to France monthly under pressure, implying it could similarly deport radicals to Russia if required.
Under the law it would hardly be permissible for a wife to ask her husband for poll tax money yet some wives have so little allowance they must deny themselves necessities to claim the right to participate in primaries.
A speaker contemplates escaping grief by traveling abroad to Cuba or another distant nation, weighing the need for solace against the costs and risks of international travel. The remark hints at personal distress and a search for refuge beyond familiar surroundings.
The administration appears poised to grant concessions after a robust opposition movement proved its strength. Leaders may now exercise caution and adjust terms to secure broader support while maintaining core objectives.
The article notes caution to ratify the treaty without sacrificing core principles and urges friends of the pact to bargain for the nation's needs. It highlights Bryan's Christmas spirit reflecting a generous citizenry aiming to relieve distress and spread cheer during the season, with the good cheer fund sufficient for seasonal activities.
The champion Hunkiller spearheads a campaign against cigarettes asking for millions to fund the effort. Quotas are expected and citizens may be urged to join as a patriotic duty to support the cause.
Neighbors at two South Dakota conventions pictured President Wilson as either a weak, obstinate traitor or a model of integrity. Viewpoints split clearly along party lines, reflecting the political divide of the era.
Mexico protests comments by Senator Fall alleging that the southern republic considered annexing parts of its territory. The charge is described as an insult to Mexico’s intelligence.
Despite harsh Sahara dust storms, some observers note the old fort 2.75 percent rate remains durable. The status is described as hard pressed yet still holding, reflecting cautious optimism amid the siege.
The text notes little public discussion about the Democratic candidate as people weigh who is capable to succeed President Woodrow Wilson. It reflects hesitation and uncertainty among voters about finding a leader to fill his role.
Alongside his many achievements Brandeis will be remembered for delivering the funeral oration that marked a historic moment in his career and public life.
An exchange suggests the Supreme Court has extended its authority, making December 15 function the same as January 16, implying a broader interpretation of calendar dates.
The article argues that juries frequently find a man not guilty even when many observers claim to have seen him commit the act, highlighting doubts about eyewitness reliability and the burden of proof in trials.
The article notes that the country recognizes worker rights and that this stance has finally been forced upon large meat packing companies. It highlights pressure from public and government to respect labor protections.
Local observers note that ideal weather would suit Bryan merchants during the Christmas week. The forecast suggests weather could be better than today, improving conditions for shoppers and regional activity.
The Faith, a reinforced concrete ocean going vessel built in San Francisco, has completed extensive service from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Its maiden voyage tested under gale and passage across the Panama Canal, then to South America, England, and back, with the captain declaring it peerless after thirty five years afloat.
After wartime innovation, the operatorless elevator may serve commercial warehouses where elevator efficiency has long lagged. War emergency accelerated design work, and the shift toward automated systems promises improved throughput in logistics and storage.
The system, hidden until after the armistice, groups 90 elevators operated from a single switchboard. Each elevator carries four trucks and opens doors automatically on the proper floor. This setup will make warehouse movement continuous, echoing a famous Tennyson brook in its efficiency.
The article notes Mammoth Cave’s private timber holdings totaling about fifty two acres once owned by Colonel Croghan and bequeathed to three grandnieces. It warns that the estate could be divided among private owners and sawmills may intrude, risking the cavern’s beauty unless preserved as a national park.
Several prominent chemists at the New York section meeting of the American Chemical Society argued that denatured alcohol will rise as a motor fuel as gasoline costs rise. They predicted the United States could use ten times more alcohol for industrial needs than for drinking before Prohibition.
The War Department adopts polo to be encouraged across divisions and posts. A central polo committee and links with the American Polo Association will promote horsemanship and daring among officers and enlisted men at training centers, camps, and regimental posts. Polo’s ancient origins in China and Japan are noted in contrast.
A man who does not own an automobile avoids the license tax and other taxes, but may still be required to sit as a juror when the license tax is contested.
A desolate jab at immigrants frames a xenophobic plea to deport unnamed individuals. The speaker longs to remove alleged troublemakers, blaming outsiders and wishing to exile them along with two named figures, Emma and Alex.
Grocers in Bryan offer sugar at 25 cents per pound with a two pound limit per purchaser during the holiday season. After Christmas the cheap sugar is expected to vanish and supplies may tighten.
A remark highlights that Americans care more about returning the boys safely than about $35 million worth of automobile tires ruined in France by weather. The missive notes the perishables might have needed another month of housing, but safety comes first.
Debate over labor provisions in the proposed railroad bill grows heated as anti strike clauses are attacked and defended, reducing chances of passage in the Senate before the Christmas recess.
Prediction states Turkey will have constrained influence even if a peace treaty is signed without United States adherence.
A young man states he has a voice with promise and proposes forming a choral club soon after the holidays. He seeks support to organize rehearsals and recruit members for the ensemble.
A Dallas office building manager proposed keeping hats on to avoid the flu, but Southern chivalry and old customs prevail as the tradition of removing hats remains a staple among true southern gentlemen.
Washington Dec 20 The Senate approved a compromise to extend government sugar control through 1920 by a 50 to 12 vote. The measure accepts House amendments expanding the sugar equalization board with licensing power limited to June 30 next year.
Charley Carr was bound over on $2,500 bond after an examining trial in which two state witnesses testified. Justice Hamilton bound him to await the grand jury action for the killing of R. G. Bell last Thursday afternoon. The defense waived testimony and an agreed bond was set. State witnesses included H. A. Robinson who described Bell’s death and the pistol shot, and Sheriff L. E. Morehead who said Carr surrendered the weapon containing one empty shell.
The census bureau announced that cotton gins produced 9,402,520 running bales by December 13, including 103,926 round bales 27,906 American Egyptian and 6,429 Sea Island bales.
Atchison Kansas December 20. The late Mrs Jane Durham age 74 was mother to thirty two orphans she reared as her own. A native of Platte County Missouri she spent most of her life there and in her community she adopted and cared for many children. At one time she had ten orphans in her home.
An old label claims brom Quin ine tablets remove the cause of colds and flu. The box features E. W. Grove's signature and marks three cents. The sole product is identified as Bromo Quinine.
Thomas P. Walsh of San Antonio a prominent business figure dies after a brief illness. He headed Walsh Sheet Metalworks and was the sole southern member named to a nine man wartime sheet metal committee. A longtime Mason and Templar, he held multiple officer roles in local lodges and Scottish Rite bodies.
In Ranger on Monday noon Buck Roberts and his son Buck Roberts Jr and W G Williams a local druggist were killed in a pistol duel over a laundry bill dispute on Mesquite street. Williams 60 opened fire first after which Roberts Sr fell and Roberts Jr joined the exchange, all three dying from the gunfire.
Wiley Amerson, a well known farmer near Millican, died from injuries after being struck by a train Saturday. He passed away aboard a train en route to Houston for medical care. The Eagle described him as an old settler and man of fine character.
S. R. Simpson secretly married Miss Peggie Davis of Houston on Sunday and arrived later in Bryan to stay with the groom's mother.
Free gold and platinum have been discovered in gravel beds near Belleville in Huntingdon township Hastings county according to reports published today.
The commentary argues big business is not the only greedy force as even the general public and small businesses show reluctance to push profits, contrasting with the Packers changing stance.
An advertisement asserts that Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic cures worms in children by enriching blood improving digestion and boosting overall strength. It promises the tonic will eliminate worms after two to three weeks and notes a 60 cent bottle price.
Income tax returns reveal 27 000 millionaires in the United States. The author imagines a similar number in Texas based on spending patterns.
Physicians and druggists promote Calotabs as a quick cure for colds and influenza prevention. The ad claims one Calotab at bedtime purifies the system, avoids side effects, and cures by morning with a refreshed liver and appetite. It notes a sealed original price of thirty five cents and money-back guarantees.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a redrafted Knox resolution to declare a state of peace with Germany and restore treaty benefits. It would allow a presidential proclamation to curb commerce with German nationals if Germany does not concede the benefits from the Versailles treaty after the holiday recess.
Topeka reports a $150000 deficit at Linn County Bank of Lacynge. President Fred A Pullman confessed signing worthless paper to cover the loss, with a warrant of arrest issued by State Bank Examiner Wilson. A banker’s brother is said to have reimbursed the amount. Pullman blames Texas land and mining speculation for the loss.
St Louis reports federal probe will start immediately into profiteering during the miners strike. United States District Attorney Hensley says operators and retailers charged about 2.30 dollars per ton above the fuel administration maximum.
An advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary Quinine for tonic and laxative effects with no nervousness or head ringing. The copy also urges recalling the full name and foe for E. W. CORO VIL signature.
Deputy Income Tax Collector Ware left for Austin to spend the holidays after months of checking delinquent 1918 income reports in Brazos county. He said he would return after the holidays and continue investigations with a strong information source. It is estimated he has collected about 25 000 for Bryan this fall through land deals autos and note settlements.
John Skelton Williams was nominated by the president again to be comptroller of the currency. The Mexican foreign minister says anti-Mexican propaganda is widespread in the United States. The piece notes surprise at the notion that propaganda is not exclusively anti American.
Bayer promotes genuine Aspirin in Bayer package with directions for colds pain neuralgia and more. It notes Bayer as the physician prescribed brand for nineteen years and prices 12 tablets in a tin at ten cents.
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