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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
2
Entry recorded at Bryan post office on April 28 1911 as second class matter under the 1879 act. This notice marks mail matter classification and filing status for the period.
A call to action urges Bryan residents to quit drifting and improve streets sidewalks homes and public spaces. The piece lauds Texans and Bryan’s assets while urging citizens to register a vow to beautify and foster a cultural and educational center for the state.
A historical note stressing the importance of sturdy roads as the town or county's most valuable asset. It highlights that good roads improve farmer access and enable efficient transport for agricultural goods.
A call to improve infrastructure emphasizes that good roads allow heavier loads, save time, attract workers, and prevent rural residents from leaving. The message argues roads uplift the county and city by boosting farming returns and keeping the community connected.
A committee urges the city’s leading business men to study a proposition and launch a campaign in the coming year to attract more business. They believe it can be achieved if a half dozen men take the initiative seriously.
An Eagle advertisement urges investors to buy $53,000 in gilt edged road bonds to fund constructive work in Brazos County. It argues removal of war restrictions and stresses patience for wage and labor shifts, urging locals to support progress to keep Bryan ahead and prevent stagnation.
The essay argues future wars may be won by air power submarines and gas, with cities attacked from the sky and oceans. It warns that national preparation and potential abuse of wires could shape public opinion, urging international regulation and nonpolitical control of information channels.
The Italian section argues France opposes Italy retaining Trieste and the Triente, insisting both territories belong to Italy by racial kinship, historic sacrifice in the war, and reconquest from Austria, urging France to recognize Italy's rightful postwar gains.
A Bryan resident recalled traveling to town last Monday to shop but the car got stuck in mud. She ruined shoes and a dress, and merchants lost expected profits the roads hindered. The account labels good roads as essential for business.
The Bryan merchants are urged to sustain steady growth, stressing team effort over individual gains to grow the city. They call for an automatic road-building program with strict anti graft measures, insisting funds be spent on durable roads that deliver value.
The article argues Brazos county farmers could profit from a fall turkey day in Bryan in 1919. It notes shortages and high prices, urging Secretary Eberstadt of the Commercial club to promote the event so nearby residents can sell turkeys locally and benefit financially.
Representative Moon introduces a Postmaster General Burleson backed bill for continuing government control of wires. The piece warns that wire control could influence democracy by enabling suppression of opinion and political interference through transmission of information.
The article outlines Allied aims after the war, insisting on indemnities from Germany and its allies, united Allied resolve, and the breakup of hostile powers. It anticipates free nations in Eastern Europe, stricter supervision of Germany, and the destruction of Bolshevism as a major objective.
Wartime rhetoric declares that armies will stamp out Bolshevism and that allied nations prepare for a combat. The United States must ready for another war if necessary to defend liberty and secure freedom.
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic treatment for cuts burns and wounds. Boro zone is promoted as ideal for man or beast and says immediate use prevents infection and aids healing. Sold by E. J. Jenkins and M. H. James.
L. M. Haltom of Benchley was in Bryan today for undisclosed reasons and Wichita County traveler duties.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is available as tablets and syrup. The tablets offer the same medicinal tests and results as the syrup, priced at 60 cents.
An advertising notice warns against calomel a dangerous mercurial laxative and promotes Dobson's Liver Tone as a safe pleasant vegetable substitute. It claims quicker liver action without sickness and urges both children and adults to switch for better health with no biliousness or headaches.
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