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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
2
Publisher and obituaries information appears with postal details and pricing for notices, including rates for obituaries cards and other notices. It notes publication weekly on Thursdays with subscription and ad rates and post office entry dates in Bryan Texas.
1919 case outlines farmer John Henry Brown paying tax on 5288.89 net income from 11829 gross. Details include farm products sales, livestock and dairy, hires, deductions, exemptions totaling 2600, and tax computations with Form 1040 and 1040A. The oldest son earns 1800 annually and files separately.
Prices of commodities in the United States keep advancing with widespread gains for essentials. Analysts note persistent inflationary pressure and cautious consumer outlook as markets react to supply constraints and demand strength.
The piece argues that living costs remain high despite government efforts and predicts further rises. It recalls that post armistice optimism faded as business recovered, and suggests world markets must normalize production and reduce profiteering. A moral economic shift is urged, advocating cooperation and wage restraint.
The article discusses strong U S support for a forestry movement and policy in the Philippines and questions whether the movement adequately accounts for forestry conditions where authority lies. It notes that popular knowledge of the subject should be broader to address conditions across regions.
An old ad copy promotes Bayer tablets as genuine aspirin with directions for colds pain headache rheumatism lumbago and nerve pain. It notes Bayer is a genuine medicine brand and urges purchase in handy boxes of 12 tablets at two cents, describing aspirin as a salicylic acid ester product from Bayer.
The article argues that Philippine forests rival major timber sources and could bolster U S supplies if American forestry experts push a coherent program there. It notes 700 plus usable species, teak abundance, and government control of land, yet cites poor forestry administration, lack of ships for export, and squatters. it urges surveys, anti-squatter policy, and expanded forestry efforts to unlock lasting benefits.
The New York law committee of the State Bar Association questions if women should be compelled to jury service. They admit uncertainty about what jury service means, whether it is a function, burden, or privilege. The piece notes that most jurors do not view service as a privilege and suggests women may be reluctant to enter citizenship through juries. It also touches on broader assumptions about women voting and military service.
The article recalls a past US episode when treason fears led to a three month writ of habeas corpus suspension, passed in the Senate by one dissenting vote. House rejection sparked saner counsels and strong remarks on personal liberty's sanctity in these states.
The piece recalls Mississippi's secession and Jones County declaring independence as the so called Republic of Jones. It cites Civil War era letters and newspapers noting a local rebellion that later historians say never fully survived or gained lasting sovereignty.
The text describes Jones County’s secessionist project from 1862 to after the Civil War, calling it an independent little nation known as The Jones County Confederacy. It notes a president, two congresses, an army, and a self declared republic that dissolved when citizens ended its national role and chose to forget the episode.
An electric locomotive totaling 265 tons defeated two steam locomotives aggregating 306 tons in a tug of war at an American electric company works. Officials observed as electrification of railroads is considered for energy savings and efficiency in hauling heavy loads.
The Punch cartoon titled The Penitent mocks Mr Punch's past bloopers as he congratulates Lady Astor. The lady is drawn in trousers, referencing Mrs Bloomer and the term bloomer for mistakes. Both Lady Astor and Mrs Bloomer are noted as Americans.
The Bryan Commercial club announces a Tuesday night event to place the large pot into the small pot as part of a town building push. Members urge attendance to renew allegiance and witness the operation.
Some Mexican subjects under death sentences were released to join the army. The sentences arose from outrages against Americans, and the policy might affect how capital punishment is viewed in relation to military service.
Under the election law a woman is excused from payment of a poll tax after age sixty but must obtain an exemption certificate. The article asks how many women will acknowledge they have experienced sixty winters and as many summers.
The News-Tribune notes a modern twist as the old fashioned reader now has a daughter who avoids reading any printed content because it is deemed too tame for her.
Farmers in this section grow restless to start planting the new crop and, if the weather man gives them a window, will spend full days in the fields. Weather continuation for a few more days prompts eager field work decisions.
The report suggests Hoover's victory could curb profiteers for a time, though not guarantee twenty pounds of sugar per dollar. It frames the political shift as potential relief from inflationary pricing under the new administration.
In French politics M. Clemenceau won many victories in attacks on policy yet faced defeat when seeking personal honors before the chamber of deputies. His heated stance contrasted with the deputies stance leading to an unsuccessful bid for recognition.
The council began functioning with all members called by the covenant present except the United States. The absence marks a notable gap in the gathering as the new body begins its activities.
Residents are urged to conquer the pestilent mosquitoes to begin truly living in Bryan Texas. The message emphasizes real improvement comes after ridding the area of biting insects.
A diverse remark argues against fear of deportation efforts to remove radicals, contending that some individuals will always remain and be prepared for argument, implying resilience of dissent.
Analysts note Hoover as a pivotal influence in the forthcoming campaign. Democrats claim him while Republicans lean toward him, suggesting he could be a nominee for both major parties.
Tonight closes another year of Bryan's commercial club work and prompts citizens to join forces for town building. Members are urged to make arrangements to become active in the new fiscal year.
The remark questions a public official who leaves an elected post to pursue another office. It argues an officeholder should complete a full term to fulfill campaign promises, expressing skepticism about such strategic resignations.
The article notes informal U S Berlin diplomatic mat transactions despite a state of war between the Empire and the United States, describing loosened formalities in recent exchanges and ongoing business between the nations.
The passage notes discord among the Big Four leaders with Orlando long left behind Clemenceau sidelined Wilson ill Lloyd George facing political upheaval signaling tensions in postwar diplomacy.
Bryan women persist in a mosquito demonstration fundraising effort and will remain on the job until a total of 4,000 dollars is raised. Volunteers are invited and appreciated for contributions.
A reflection on government rail travel pushing travelers toward the antiquated ox cart, suggesting longer journeys increase appreciation for the old transport method. The piece notes reliability of rail but hints at a distant certainty of reaching destinations via familiar routes.
A poll tax receipt grants proper credentials at voting booths ensuring lawful participation. The policy is presented as a way to aid in choosing friends and opposing enemies during elections.
The passage argues that lasting peace requires a permanent peace in central campires that will be open to all their people, if the final overthrow of autocracy is to be achieved.
A call is made for a guarantee that criminal laws will be enforced before federal anti lynching legislation passes. The speaker criticizes timid mobs and urges accountability for those who threaten justice.
Jack Dempsey plans to appear before the supreme council of the American Legion to prove his patriotism. He previously worked as a riveter in a shipyard rather than join the trenches, and the article notes many prefer safe jobs over combat but now wish to lead.
Disagreeable weather has persisted with frequent changes and overcast skies. Forecasters note lingering cool fronts and scattered showers across the region, keeping daily plans unstable and residents bracing for further unsettled conditions.
A concerned writer questions how global prohibition would affect the moon rising to full phase at its usual intervals, expressing unease about astronomical timing amid widespread bans.
A major effort to end the newsprint famine is reported as authorities suppress 344 seditious newspapers in circulation. The action aims to reduce illegal distribution and restore orderly press availability.
A reader notes that window displays cease to interest a man once he understands the live article can be viewed in various formats by turning away from the window.
A quirky question ponders whether the final survivor of an impending attack will be the chaw or the pipe. The line treats a metaphorical clash as a survival contest with no clear facts or sources.
A lighthearted note declares the legendary figure of Old John Barleycorn dead and buried with ceremony but hints the hooch may still linger in pockets of celebration.
Glowing sunlight lifts spirits as automobiles move and farmers discuss upcoming year crops, signaling renewed activity and hopeful prospects for the growing season.
The record notes 24 555 754 voting age women in the United States with 89 8 percent white and 884 275 of these in Texas.
Admiral Sims argues that the right criticism can build a gwerve of progress but cautions that many critics forget propriety when they begin to judge.
A vintage ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and iron fortifier that restores energy, improves appetite, and adds color to the cheeks. It emphasizes quinine and iron, claims safety for children, and notes its long history and price per bottle.
Opinion suggests prioritizing Texans for farm labor needs in Texas rather than importing Mexican workers, arguing a domestic solution would be more effective. The piece frames the plan as practical and locally beneficial, reflecting attitudes toward migration and labor at the time.
The passage contrasts theft of a wife as petty larceny with theft of $50 as a penitentiary offense, noting values judged by the scales of justice in Chicago.
Public enthusiasm for eradicating mosquitoes remains high as residents push for complete pest removal to satisfy community health goals. Local officials note ongoing efforts to target breeding grounds and halt vector spread across neighborhoods.
The article notes that forming a coalition government through nomination and the eventual election of Herbert Hoover remains a possible outcome, though no definitive path is declared. It discusses the range of scenarios without asserting a fixed conclusion.
Spiritual healing tied to the American Episcopal church is expanding across the nation with Dr James Moore Hickson set to visit Galveston for a four day healing mission. Reports claim cures and restored hearing, while Bryan residents travel to Galveston to attend and enjoy special rail rates for Episcopal diocesan events.
Washington reports national banks show record resources totaling 22.445 billion on November 17. From September 12 to November 17 resources rose by 829.6 million and deposits by 786.3 million, with year to date gains totaling about 2.624 billion in resources and 2.5 billion in deposits.
Advertises LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary Quinine with no head nervousness or pinging effect. Mentions the full product name and calls for the signature of EH. W. GROVE. Ne
More than two hundred Bohemian Czecho-Slovaks in Fort Worth seek tax papers to return to a free homeland. They praise the United States and say they will bring about $2,000 each to Czecho-Slovakia. The move follows Bohemia's wartime independence and U S support.
Bastrop Texas January 21 J C Lun dell a Hill Prairie farmer was seriously injured when a pulley burst at his mill. He suffered a mashed face lost a finger and part of a hand. He was transported to Temple Hospital and is expected to recover.
Juan Balli proprietor of the Balli Hotel on Mentin Plaza Laredo Texas is dead from a bullet wound in the breast received about 1 p.m. today. He had been despondent over failing health for some time.
Physicians urge protection against influenza with Calotaba tablets sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents. One tablet at bedtime with water purports to purge the system and purify the liver, claiming quick cold relief without side effects. Drugists offer refunds if not satisfied.
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