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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
2
The poem honors M. C. Munlin of the 21st Engineers Camp Grant Rockford Illinois for staying steadfast at the front. It praises his readiness to defend and continue work even as Teutons raid, praising his courage and resolve from Galveston to Nome.
A critical examination argues Bolshevik leaders and Russia’s peace talks are dominated by German interests. It cites alleged German names behind Russian officials, calls for internal reform, and warns of German aims to pressure the Western front while U S forces build up.
Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske writes to the Aero Club of Ka urging aerial bombing of German warships in Kiel harbor. He cites historical wrecks and a daring harbor explosion as possible precedents for using a vessel laden with explosives to destroy ship targets.
The Galveston News humorist notes Santa may not fly a modern aircraft but hopes he will attempt a nose drive when he spots our stocking. The quip suggests a chilly season may keep Santa from flying if he catches a cold in the head.
The Kaiser pursues peace talks with German controllers of Russian affairs as fighting slows. Meanwhile the house ways and means committee will convene for five days to decide how to raise funds for Christmas expenses.
In a Dallas Federal Reserve letter J W Hoopes praises Texas newspapers for aiding the Liberty loan oversubscription. Dr Robert Ernest Vinson of the University of Texas likewise lauds the press for supporting education and public affairs. He argues democracy depends on press influence to rally public opinion and advance common interests. The Houston Post notes the timely, widespread newspaper support helped the university withstand opposition and grow as envisioned.
Sherman notices a robust squirrel market with hunters aiding Mr Hoover's meat conservation. The piece notes missing opossum quotations and suggests Colonel Tom Perkins of McKinney may supply data. East Texas wildlife provides ready food and shelter, with Smith County boasting abundant squirrels possums and rabbits.
Homer T. Mims of Steep Hollow died at Camp Travis on December 18 1917 after a short illness. He served with the second contingent from Brazos County and was praised as a good soldier and respected by officers and men. He is survived by his father two brothers Pinkey and Luther and sister Miss Laura Mims. Funeral held at Steep Hollow Cemetery conducted by Rev J G Leutwyler with pallbearers Robert Jones Esker Martin Berry Risinger Charles Hartsfield Jesse Cook.
A man was killed at the Clay place in Brazos bottom near Wellborn yesterday. Richard Loftin surrendered to Sheriff Nunn after a call from Millican. Loftin to be examined later this week. Cause unknown. Loftin had been employed as a manager on the plantation for the coming year.
Louis Marquet a Millican youth home from Camp Travis for Christmas holidays suffered a severe accident Tuesday night when a shotgun fired as he fell tearing his hand. He was taken by train to Bry an hospital where surgeons amputated the hand in the afternoon. The hospital report cited his condition as improving this morning.
Local residents visit and travel near Bryan with varied movements. Harveys J W Hathorn and Mrs Hathorn head home to Collin while navy man Henry Todd returns on furlough. Visitors include Mrs C A Robinson and Miss Ruby Robinson of Wellborn and many others from Reliance, Harvey, Kurten, and Crosby.
Senator Francis Griffith Newlands of Nevada died at his Washington home from heart disease after a few hours illness He collapsed at his senate office but could not be sent home and his death was not known at the capitol until the announcement.
The State of Texas issues a four week notice to Bertha E Robinson via Brazos County Sheriff to appear at the next Brazos district court term in Bryan on February 11 1918 to answer a divorce and child custody petition filed November 20 1917. Plaintiff T B Robinson seeks dissolution of marriage and custody of Ruby Irene Robinson born October 16 1909. Court clerk J W Barron seals the notice with official date December 14 1917.
Lieutenant M C Funston leads 125 reserve signal corps men at A and M college for an intensive course in electrical engineering telegraphy telephony and radio work. students train with enlisted personnel and will receive certificates and Washington notice for draft-age men. the program also offers civilian career paths as telegraph operators after the war.
Letter from Albert J. McCallum of the 8th Regiment at U S Naval Station Great Lakes describes life there in December. He notes cold baths at 5 AM, six inches of snow on arrival, vaccination all night, a Red Cross sweater, and hopes for letters home while expecting the war to be won.
Texas agricultural experiment station reports November egg costs around 50.9 to 60 cents per dozen due to many hens and high feed prices. Dry conditions cut green feed and cold weather in early December slashed production by about half, likely pushing costs to 75 cents or more.
General Pershing has requested one thousand bricklayers and the Texas adjutant general asks the local exemption board to wire if any can be mobilized for immediate service in France. Drafted men available will be ordered to report at once and sent overseas promptly. Volunteers may contact the board to arrange to go.
Ring 42 and G. D. Tucker offer a wide range of feed at low cash prices. Trade appears to be cash-only and aimed at attracting farmers and local buyers seeking bargains.
A December 31 1917 government survey through the food administration requests retailers and wholesalers to inventory stocks by item including grains meats dairy canned goods and sugar with total value estimates. Fines and imprisonment apply for nonresponse.
Texas doctors mobilize faster than other professionals to the selective draft. Major Townes reports that 150 physicians were appointed to medical boards across 15 districts after a state medical association meeting in Austin. District boards will handle examinations, reducing the need for further Army surgeon reviews.
Resolutions from Camp Travis Texas mourn the loss of Ho mer T. Sims and Marshall G. Sims of Company G 360 Infantry National Army. The unit offers sympathy to the bereaved families and requests publication in the Bryan Daily Eagle. Signed by Hiram T. Downard James C. Rambo and John S. Caldwell.
Born December 21 1917 to Mr and Mrs John Rick Kurten a girl. Born December 23 1917 to Mr and Mrs Julius Monthei Kurten a girl. Mrs Charles Benjamin Nichols College a boy Charles Benjamin. Mrs Roy Hudspeth Bryan a boy.
H. H. Parker and Miss Annie Lou Lindsey were married Sunday at 3 PM in the home of Dr. and Mrs. M. E. B. Weaver with Dr. Weaver officiating.
A fire this afternoon caused ten dollars in damage to a cottage opposite St. Joseph's rectory on Twenty sixth street. Sparks set the roof alight but the flames were quickly extinguished by the fire department. The house is owned by Henry Moehlman and occupied by F. J. Rocher.
Washington reports censorship of foreign mails is in full swing with the board carrying on routine verification. Begun November 1 at government request the operation seeks to limit interference with legitimate correspondence. Cooperation exists with British and French censorships.
A&M College says a fully accredited publicity agent is absent as R. E. Connor joins the marine corps and registrar Finley covers duties. Many students enlist in army or navy, with names including Jack Hall E C Tuerpe Captain J Born A C Richardson and others entering signal aviation engineers and coast artillery. A draft age wave shifts campus talent as engineering students may join engineers reserve corps.
A meeting of nurserymen from the Southwest is set for January 10 in Denison to organize a southwestern nurserymen's association. Texas leaders J. R. Mayhew Will B. Munson John S. Kerr and W. D. Griffing head the move for Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana and New Mexico as member states.
The Bryan and Brazos County Commercial Association sent the Daily Eagle a box of El Araba cigars via Secretary S. E. Eberstadt as a token of patriotism and appreciation for the paper’s year round service. The cigars were enjoyed but are no longer in the office.
A letter from First National Bank of Bryan, Texas, presents the Bryan Fire Department with a $50 check as thanks for their service during the bank building fire on December 15. The note from bank president H. O. Boatwright accompanies the gift.
Advertisement notes Zensal as a solution for skin troubles offered by Smith Drug Co. The brief marketing item highlights the product and the selling location.
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