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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement denounces calomel as a dangerous liver remedy and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute. It claims calomel causes cramps nausea and salivation, while Liver Tone quickens the liver without sickness and can be given to children.
The Eagle announces candidates subject to the July 27 1918 Democratic Primary. For Congress Sixth District Rufus Hardy of Corsicana Texas. Representative 22nd District Dr Oscar Davis of Grimes County. For Sheriff Leonard E Morehead T C Nunn.
From Tuesday's Daily Eagle Allen academy donates four acres to be worked by students with net proceeds to Red Cross or other charities. County Agent Benson and Extension specialists aid planting a war acre with a crop plan. Each class gets an assigned acre and aims to outproduce rivals for the benefit of boys headed for service and A. and M.
The State of Texas Brazos County executor notice states that on January 25 1918 at a county court term I was appointed executor of the last will of Mrs I J Derden deceased and qualified February 1 1918. All persons having claims against the estate must present them to me at Bryan Texas my residence and post office address. Robt Armstrong Executor.
One thousand bushels of Spanish pea nuts for planting purposes for sale raised in East Texas. See or write J EK Covey in Bryan Texas.
Washington reports boll weevils are not eradicated by cold winters. Agriculture officials note 1 to 5 percent survive in studied areas, risking re infestation in the South. Shelters like tree bark and straw stacks enable survival. early, careful planting and emphasis on food crops are urged to reduce cotton reliance. Director General McAdoo warns transport strains may affect food supply.
Brazos County fields day events under Texas School League rules will occur at Bryan's Baptist Academy Friday and Saturday March 15 and 16. Activities include declamation debates basketball and track with winners advancing to district in Navasota and possibly state in Austin. Membership details and rules are outlined by J W Tarleton E D Shurter and school leaders.
Steep Hollow held a service flag raising and patriotic meeting with a star for each local youth who joined the colors. Twenty one stars adorned the flag as a community choir and program received high praise. Addresses were given by W. C. Davis Stewart Barron and George Hadley with attendees from Bryan and local residents.
Bryan faces no flour shortage for now despite reports of shortages in Dallas and north Texas. John Lawrence of Lawrence Grocery notes local supply suffices for current demand though he anticipates possible rationing before the next wheat harvest.
Eleven Holsteins from a 21 head herd on Charles A. Felker's Glenview dairy were found dead. Fourteen had been inoculated against tick fever by Dr. H. Schmidt from the experiment station veterinary division, with an implication that something went wrong. Felker said veterinarians were preparing a formal statement for publication.
Benchley on February 22 hosted a box supper at Benchley School organized by teacher Mrs Edna Fabias and pupils. The event drew attendees from Robertson and Brazos counties with five schools represented. Proceeds of 37.35 will fund new desks, followed by a talk by Mrs Tobias, a beloved figure at Benchley School.
A child with intestinal worms improves after several doses of White’s Cream Vermifuge which destroys and expels the parasites. The product price is 30 cents per bottle and sold by Be J Jemkina Ady.
Allan C. Fuller of F D Fuller's family at A and M college enlisted June 23 1917 in Purdue University Ambulance Service Indiana and sailed to France. He describes ship life meals drills and weather with letters noting English cost of living and barracks changes while serving with U S Army Ambulance Service in the American Expeditionary Forces. Letters dated January 22 and 26 1918 recount voyage condition and updates from the front.
At a Buisneso Club session in Waco, a decision on the eastern route of the Colorado to Gulf highway was pushed. Delegates from Hill and Robertson counties pressed for alignment through central Texas with a plan to mark counties along the path. Church and civic leaders discussed the King of Trails highway across Texas from Denison to Houston and on to Galveston, with Bryan as a key junction.
Club C French and G W Orms led discussion on pig club plans to curb Texas hog shortages. Immunized sows would be allocated to farmers via banks financing, with hogs from Fort Worth yards sent to farms after a brief stay. Directors backed the proposal and the county agent will collect signatures to obtain sows.
Wilkerson tells Bryan directors the Western Union Telegraph Co delivers poor service with coded messages and frequent delays. Ed E. Talmage cites AP handling faults. some urge negotiating with Mackey Telegraph Cable Co. Secretary to push improvements. if unsatisfied, other steps loom. Finance report notes 100 members signed. Ellington field lease at Bryan station may be cancelled if station is abandoned.
Postmaster and Captain Lowe announce that men may enlist in any regular army branch during the emergency age bands 18 to 21 and 31 to 40, with married men now eligible for family allowances. National Guard and technical branches open under same conditions, but certain registered men are excluded. Transportation can be sent for suitable applicants, with cooperation urged to reach about 17 million eligible non-draft men.
W. W. Smith arrived in the city from Fountain and was seen about town today. He planned meetings with local officials and attendance at a community event this afternoon.
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts and burns. Borozone claims to be the ideal antiseptic for humans and animals, selling in multiple sizes from 25c to 1.50 through B J Jenkins Adv.
Director General McAdoo issued an order restricting creation of new official positions and raising salaries on railroads. He also demanded detailed information on officer and employee salaries, rentals and other expenses of financial officers in New York. The data will guide potential eliminations under government control.
Four National Army soldiers at Camp Lewis in Tacoma are held in the guard house awaiting a presidential warrant to intern as enemy aliens. They allegedly plotted to shoot officers and to hand the unit to the German army. Names are withheld pending Washington advices. A broader clean up at Camp Lewis has discharged 34 men, with about 200 weeded out of the 1st Division. prosecution rests with federal authorities.
The Texas federal food administration urges all producers and distributors such as grocery stores meat markets bakeries and fruit stands to stop business on Sundays to save fuel labor and food. It argues the inconvenience to households is offset by conservation benefits.
E. E. Sapp, charged with murder in Angelina county, awaits trial in Bry on a venue charge. He was brought from Waxahachie by Sheriff Nunn and Constable Baker. The trial is set for Monday March 4 with over a hundred witnesses. The Sapp brothers are noted in Texas crime history. He has been in jail for three years without bail.
A small ad offers a quick fix for bowel irregularity using Heroine. It recommends taking a dose at bedtime and notes the next day will feel better. The price is 60 cents and the seller is E. J. Jenkins.
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