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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
3
An ad encourages readers to subscribe for a year of Great National Farm Weekly, promising 52 weekly issues on poultry vegetables dairy beekeeping and fruit. It markets a price of $1.00 and asserts financial benefits from a growing bank account.
Major A. V. Dalrymple, federal prohibition director for the Central States, leads six officers toward Iron county to quell an incipient whiskey insurrection. He reports Iron county in open revolt and notes county officials seized wine from federal agents as he plans a force of about eighty officers with prohibition agents and state constabulary to restore order.
A vintage note describes a single Bromo Quinine tablet box branded with E. W. Grove’s signature. It claims the tablets remove the cause of colds and influenza and notes the price as 0c.
County inter scholastic league directors met at the courthouse and moved the spring meet from March 5 6 to March 19 20 for better health and weather conditions. They will also hold separate grade spelling contests from first to seventh in addition to the regular spelling competition.
A note from Eagle Want Ads states that hanging a door key outside a home in Sweden signals the family is away. The ad reflects a regional sign indicating non occupancy for security or mail purposes.
In Calvert last Monday at 3 o'clock the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sommers and delivered a baby boy named Edward Cecil. All parties are doing nicely.
Tabor high school girls dominated Kurten school girls in a basketball game played in Kurten last week. Tabor won easily with clear superior play and scoring.
An old advertisement touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects. It claims no nervousness or aging of the head and mentions E. W. Grove as the signature.
Washington D C shows 437 414 people up 106 345 or 32 1 percent since 1910. Cincinnati reaches 401 158, up 37 567 or 10 3 percent. 1910 ranks placed Cincinnati thirteenth and Washington sixteenth among U S cities. Census estimates for July 1 1917 put Cincinnati at 414 248 and Washington at 349 282.
Reverend Everett G. Haley of Cheney Kansas preached at the Christian church to large crowds and accepted the pastorate here He will return in about two weeks to begin duties He and his wife two children and his sister in law will reside at the Christian parsonage on South College Avenue The Eagle predicts a warm welcome from Bryan residents
F W Kazmeier of Texas A and M extension urges farmers to hatch early this season. Early hatch-outs are more profitable, fill egg baskets earlier, fetch better prices, and win fall show honors. Late hatchings miss peak markets and shows, while early birds mature sooner and remain a strong investment despite possible fall melt in small breeds.
The Eagle for Bryan agrees with Mr. Halle that profiteering is not the motive. A leading Bryan retailer shows profits are fair and necessary to run business. Prices in Bryan are lower than in the cities, encouraging local shopping and savings.
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for worm infestations in children. It links pale coloring and stomach issues to worms and claims two to three weeks of regular use will enrich blood improve digestion and act as a general tonic.
The February term of the commissioners court adjourned with Judge J. T. Maloney presiding and five commissioners present. Actions included adjusting funds for road and sinking funds, approving bond and tax moves, opening a Wade land road, and awarding Cole Hardware Co. a tick dip contract at $1.22 per gallon. The court adjourned sine die.
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary died at his Washington home from pectoris anconia. He rose to fame for his pole dash and had a long Arctic career with seven expeditions, finally reaching the Pole after 1890 while Cook was praised as discoverer.
Bay City Texas February 24 with two weeks of good weather farmers have begun breaking land for planting. Many use tractors equipped with lights and are operating around the clock to maximize daily progress.
Sheriff Morehead and Officer White traced a horse thief after a Rosse report. They spotted him near Smetana, the man jumped from the horse but was captured and jailed. Kosse officers later arrived, owner reclaimed the horse, and the suspect named Robert Kingsley of Pennsylvania.
An old advertisement touts Rub My Tism as a powerful antiseptic that kills poison from infected cuts, cures old sores and tetter, promising quick relief and healing. The snippet reflects period claims and product naming common in vintage medical notices.
Fifty thousand pounds of quality Me bane planting seed from last crop offered by W L Hedrick of Wheelock Texas. Price 5.06 dollars per hundred pounds. Sale details provided by Hedrick.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifying and enriching remedy containing iron and quinine. Claims to restore energy, color cheeks, and appetite, suitable for children, and marketed as a non patent medicine. Priced at 60 cents per bottle.
John Sembera a well known Bohemian farmer near the A and M College died suddenly in Bryan while shopping. He collapsed at E Kennedy’s store and died within moments. The 77 year old was taken to McCulloch Gordon for burial preparations. funeral is planned for tomorrow with burial at Shilo Cemetery.
Waco, Texas report that Pat M. Neff, candidate for governor, will speak in Hillsboro at 3 p.m. Saturday February 21 to discuss Ex-Senator Bailey's entry into the race. Neff says withdrawals or new announcements do not alter his plans and that his name will be on the Democratic ticket when the roll is called in July.
Mexico City reports President Wilson says relations with Great Britain near full resumption. It is learned that Robert Leech, British minister to Cuba, will be sent to Mexico. General Candido Aguailla is expected to travel to England once formalities are completed.
A report notes France makes more than 250 distinct cheese varieties across its regions. It highlights regional specialties and the country’s rich cheesemaking traditions.
Chicago reports building costs have surged from 84 to 240 percent since 1913 due to demand for automobiles and luxuries. Franklin T. Miller, New York publisher, tells building trades at a national conference that luxury demand has drawn labor and pushed rents higher.
A vintage advertisement promises women can restore faded clothing by following simple directions on each Diamond Dye package. The claim covers wool silk cotton linen and mixed fabrics, suggesting results like new.
In Austin on February 20 the dispute over former Senator Bailey’s eligibility to appear on the Democratic primary or general election ticket intensifies. The Texas constitution requires a five year state residency before election, not just presence. Bailey has lived in Washington since leaving the Senate, while owning a Gainesville home. Some lawyers say residency suffices despite disenfranchisement rules for Washington residents. Bailey’s announcement stirs Capitol buzz as supporters begin campaigning. Governor Hobby declined to comment.
Dallas February 20 special to The Eagle. Organization for Bailey for Governor on Democratic platform adopted in Fort Worth last August will begin immediately. State advisory committee chairman Charles F. Greenwood says a 50 member State committee is in place and precincts in every county will be organized. He notes the Gainesville demonstration and promises a nationwide campaign that mirrors that showing.
Hillsboro Texas February 23 Pat M Neff of Waco fires first shot in gubernatorial contest charging former Senator Joseph W Bailey cannot sit as governor under state law because he does not reside in Texas five years before election. Neff defends Wilson administration saying it achieved more in five years than any other government in 50 years.
An early patent medicine notice claims a remedy restores vitality and energy by purifying and enriching the blood. It promises strengthening and invigorating effects with a price of 0c.
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