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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1918
Page
6
Editorial lauds shipyard strikers for resuming work, praising loyalty to President Wilson and the war cause. It argues labor unity is essential to a nation in arms and condemns strikes as a threat to American arms, while noting turmoil in Russia and German pressures amid a broader war landscape.
Navasota February 14 The following rule was issued to modify the fifty fifty wheat flour substitution rule. Retailers may sell farmers seventy percent of normal wheat flour needs without substitution if the farmer provides a written statement listing on hand home grown substitutes and quantities. Sales to regular trade only, no new customers. J F Hewit District Food Administrator.
The American Tobacco Company conducted experiments to improve tobacco by toasting Burley tobacco like toast. They produced toasted cigarettes named Lucky Strike and offered them to the public, finding demand soaring. The process reportedly enhances flavor and wholesomeness, akin to cooking improving meat.
Mrs Mary Vitopil aged 70 years 10 months and 23 days died at 2 40 am at the home of her son P J Vitopil after a ten day illness. She came to Brazos county in 1876 with Antone Vitopil and settled in Texas. Survived by husband Antone seven children two sons and five daughters six of whom live in Bryan and Brazos county seventeen grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral Sunday at one o'clock from the Vitopil home with services at St Joseph Catholic church and interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Docket called in district court with Will Payne acquitted on two dog killing charges. Civil cases set for trial include Stapleton Woodyard February 20 and many March dates. several cases continued or dismissed. Jury later returned not guilty verdicts for Payne on both dog killings.
Lamar Bethba declares he will not seek re election as county attorney of Brazos County. He thanks supporters and announces a new law partnership Hudson Austin and Bethaa with Senator J R Astin and Judge V B Hudson in the City National Bank building. He invites former friends to call for business and promises prompt attention.
Banks and the post office in Bryan report sales of War Savings Stamps totaling 7172.29 dollars up to Saturday night. Bryan schools have sold 800 stamps.
A brief note of gratitude from Anna Holland. She thanks all who offered kindness and prayers and asks for God’s blessing in return.
In Fayetteville Texas eleven residents posted bonds totaling 69000 after a Wednesday hearing before U S Commissioner A L Jackson. They face grand jury action or further examination for raising a German flag at the Fayetteville Germania club, with bail set from 2000 to 10000.
Austin Texas February 18 seventy four county tax collectors report an average of eight percent delinquent taxpayers. This compares favorably with last year when statewide delinquencies averaged six percent despite wartime conditions.
An advertisement from Bryan promotes a corn remedy claimed as the world’s best. The pitch credits M. H. James and EB. J. Jenkins as endorsers. The message emphasizes reliability and wide reception.
Government buys reliable seed for sale to farmers at cost in drought stricken Texas. City National bank handles seed corn at 3.00 per two bushel sack, First National bank offers 400 bushels Lone Star cotton seed, First State bank coordinates sorghum and peanut seed, sorghum and peanut seed priced at 9 14 cents per pound and 2.00 per bushel fob Waco. Apply via county agent and local banks to secure limited supply.
Frank Clark of Waco Texas reports 500 bushels of Lone Star planting seed now available after pressure from the Brazos County agent and the extension service of A and M College. The government has been buying seed for about fourteen Texas counties and Brazos joins the list.
Amsterdam reports official figures show Holland continues sending 38 000 quarts of milk daily to Germany for butter making. The shipment remains steady as part of wartime exchanges.
The Associated Press reports that the Bolsheviks have withdrawn the appointment of John Reed as Russian consul general in New York. The action reflects shifting policy toward American officials amid wartime diplomacy.
A local retailer advertises heavy discounts on cotton fabrics and garments. The sale features 1,000 yards of cotton cloth, aprons, ginghams, women and girls clothing including shirts, skirts, coats, gowns, underskirts, and hosiery with prices ranging from a few cents to under five dollars.
Local store advertises a closing out sale across departments with deep discounts on women's suits and undergarments, children's rib hose, men's and boys' clothing, coats, sweaters, khaki pants, two-piece suits, knee pants, lace curtains, bed spreads, and fleece underwear, with prices ranging from 8 1 3 to $7.75 per item.
A cluttered ad lists prices for granite and tin dish pans, milk pans, dippers, galvanized tubs, glassware, lamps, tea spoons, cook pots and pans, desert plates, butter dishes, table spoons, knives and forks, butcher knives, and various bowls with numerous cent prices.
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