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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle page lists staff H L Edwards Arch B O Flaherty Gen Saar and delivery notes. It includes post office dating April 28 1911, carrier and mail rates, subscription prices and telephone contact 36 for delivery complaints and service inquiries.
A Sunday talk questions the rapid growth of foreign born residents in the United States. It cites city by city percentages, notes foreigners’ dominance in labor across industries, and urges intelligent assimilation to ensure national harmony and security.
The text states room for those willing to reform and pay the price of admission, in service and loyalty, while visitors or temporary residents may enter if worthy. It warns against those coming to foment trouble or discord, declaring they are not wanted and urging swift steps to keep such people out for the nation's sake.
The author urges Bryan residents to reconsider high asking prices for vacant lots amid a wider Texas push for tax reform. He cites planned changes to tax unimproved property and points to Vancouver and California as examples, arguing improved properties should be rewarded and unimproved ones taxed to curb stagnation.
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle fruit laxative for infants and children. It claims to cleanse stomachs and bowels, ease fevers and irritability, and restore vitality within hours. The copy warns buyers to insist on the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product and avoid counterfeits.
Detroit report describes the Eagle submarine chasers built by Henry Ford. The 204 foot, steel hull vessels use oil burning steam turbines with a 5000 mile range and stripped for action design. First launched July 11, 1918, eight completed by armistice, later used as coast patrol gun boats with plans for 100 for the U S and twelve for France.
A questionable advertisement promises quick relief for piles with a money back guarantee if PAzOOINTMENT fails. It touts curing itching with a topical remedy and urges immediate action from readers seeking relief.
Kathleen of Kathleen Florida testifies after using Cardui for severe fatigue and nervous weakness following childbirth. She says two bottles eased poor circulation, restored energy, and allowed her to resume housework and caring for children.
London a Jan 10 Herbert C Hoover American food administrator on his England visit assured Brits the high food cost is not due to U S farmer profiteering. He cited lower grain guarantees and yields and noted allied needs, transport costs, and world food assets as key factors in pricing and production.
Navasota civic leaders outline a 1920s reform push including a home rule charter with a city manager, a statewide road system through Carlos and Jewett, and a bonded cotton warehouse. A committee will push the charter election and road and warehouse plans. the annual meeting is set for Jan 30.
A short health note attributes lame back to overwork or cold and suggests Ballard's Snow Liniment as the right remedy. It advises thorough rubbing on the affected area for prompt relief and lists sellers E. J. Jenkins and M. H. James.
Chicago reports Robert J. Mooney recounts Roosevelt in Washington August 18 1904 testing boxing punches with a prominent amateur boxer. The president demonstrates a punch on the guest then hopes to try it on Lodge and Garfield as the man is promoted for enthusiasm.
Deep seated coughs need internal and external care. Buy a dollar bottle of BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP and receive a HERRICK'S RED PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for the chest free with each bottle. Sold by E. J. Jenkins and M. H. James.
In Kurten, Albert Lasky and family were away Saturday when their house and contents, two bales of cotton, and the corn crib burned. Fire origin unknown but suspected incendiary. Also ad copy urges use of Borozone antiseptic for wounds. Sold by E. J. Jenkins and M. H. James.
Breezy promotional fill text touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as restoring vitality by purifying and enriching the blood. It promises a strengthening and invigorating effect with a price of 60 cents.
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel. It claims calomel floods the liver with mercury causing cramps and nausea, while Liver Tone purportedly cleanses the liver without sickness and leaves users energetic.
The notice urges readers not to neglect rheumatic or external pains and recommends Sloan's Liniment for instant relief. It highlights its long commercial run and large sales, advising a big bottle kept on hand and to ask a druggist for the product.
Tokio reports Japan's premier Jakashi Hara declaring the war has reshaped international relations. He expects a peace conference to yield a fair settlement ending the war and uniting nations in safety and harmony. He cites American aid to French civilians and urges humane conduct by Japanese forces in Siberia. He warns against German aggression and cites Germany as a cautionary example.
A 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is advertised as a pleasant liquid laxative for indigestion constipation and biliousness. The Paris Medicine Co. company behind Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic endorses it for public use.
Mexico City reports detail German propaganda efforts aimed at sowing confusion over armistice rumors and German strength. Pro German papers claim the fleet remains undefeated and ready to fight, while anti allied correspondents face counterclaims about surrender and weakness. Felix Palavicin i and diplomats are set to influence future press filings.
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