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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
3
New York reports from the Save a Life League show a growing number of personal crisis cases worldwide since the armistice. In 1919 the United States tallied 5121 self inflicted deaths, with lawyers leading at 43 and physicians at 36.
Liverpool Jan 26 Lady Astor MP for Plymouth defended state purchase and control of liquor trade. She declared prohibition impracticable and said she hates the word. She argued people go to public houses for warmth and comradeship and temperance workers failed to satisfy these needs.
Mrs. Emily Goodwin Foster 71 a Texas resident since 1857 died at her Navasota home. She arrived from Georgia at age eight and married William J. Foster at twenty. Survived by daughters Mrs. Ward Templman and Mrs. C. C. Camp of Navasota and many nieces and nephews.
C M Risinger of Steep Hollow was among visiting farmers in Bryan today. The report notes his presence during the Bryan gathering and hints at a positive outcome by day's end referencing the film’s upbeat finish.
Washington reports the fate of the senate peace treaty talks rests on today’s meeting of a bipartisan committee of five Democrats and four Republicans. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge prepared to announce the limit of Republican reservations on the so called Lodge reservations as the conferences continue to bridge gaps between opposing sides.
Chicago January 26 Dr H A Garfield former fuel administrator writes for Home and Farm that the compromise ending the coal strike is unsound and dangerous. He argues current miner wages are sufficient and wage increases would trigger inflation across industries including agriculture.
Houston January 26 painters strike over wage scale ended by arbitration Dan Tracy for the union and Jeff Miller for the employers. Agreement sets seven fifty dollars per day from January 22 and runs until June 1 when it rises to eight dollars per day, meeting the men’s demand.
Lockney Texas January 26 report says wheat acreage matches last year and recent snow and rain keep plants in good winter condition. More than 150 carloads of farm products await shipment with little relief expected. farmers may be forced to market 1919 crops this spring and summer if freight does not move soon.
In Halletsville on January 26, the entire rural carrier staff failed to complete routes as creeks and branches stayed flooded from heavy rain the night before. Carriers could not cross and all returned home.
A simple Diamond Dye kit promises to restore faded clothing including wool silk cotton linen and blends to new color. Clear directions in each package guide women to dye worn garments at home.
Honorable Clarence N. Ousley assistant secretary of agriculture United States and former Texas A M College extension chief spoke at the college today after visiting El Campo and Marlin this week urging adherence to the 1920 state council farming program. He warned of labor shortages heavy rains unpicked cotton and reduced corn and wheat acreage forecasting higher prices and urged a balanced plan prioritizing food and feed over cotton. He projected limited immigration and promised a full state tour summary in a few days.
In Buenos Aires on January 26 the British board of trade president Lord Ashfield said Britain would supplant the United States in South American markets won during the war, a claim that stirred American sentiment. American consul general William H. Robertson condemned the statements as hostile propaganda at a banquet of the United States chamber of commerce in Argentina.
Christian Dierlan, 77, married a 76 year old woman in Seadrift Texas. This is his fifth wife. He has lived near Seadrift since age six, aside from Civil War service. W E Elliott of Tabor community was a business visitor in the city this morning.
New York January 26 The world's debt was estimated by the National City bank to day at two hundred billion dollars, up from forty billion in 1914. Paper currency has increased six hundred percent since 1914, while the gold reserve behind it has risen only forty percent.
The Red Cross will expand its moving picture service as part of a peace time health program. Mrs. Albert Buchanan of Brazos County notes trailers accompany weekly films and the organization will produce its own short educational reels from New York bureaus.
Paris reports the council of ambassadors opened with the Dutch surrender issue. French legal experts will study all aspects of the case and prepare a reply expected for approval next week.
Paris announces a new French supreme war council formed by Marshals Foch Joffre and Petain and Major General Buat as chief of staff Nine generals to join later with the council presided by the minister of war Petain named vice president and army commander in time of war
Caldwell January 26 The Federal Production company will start drilling an oil well on Mound Prairie shortly marking a new exploration project in the region.
Chancellor Benner of Austria reportedly denied any defense alliance with Czecho Slovakia. He stated foreign ministers had agreed on guiding policies based on the protection of the St. Germain framework.
An old time remedy claims Rub My Tism kills poison from deep cuts and cures sores and tetter. The editorial note adds a moral about success not being harder than failure.
Washington Jan 23 Representative Sabath Democrat Illinois introduced a resolution declaring whisky necessary as a cure for influenza which is rising and proposes suspending ninety days of national prohibition provisions requiring permits and reports for medicinal liquor use.
Public notice commands Brazos County Sheriff to summon numerous defendants including Millican and Norman families to appear at Brazos County District Court on February 9, 1920. The case, No. 8294, involves six parcels totaling 1094.33 acres seized January 3 1920 and ejections alleged by plaintiffs Ewing Norwood and W H Hendrix against Thomas Armstrong Aldridge and many heirs and associates.
Plaintiffs claim fee simple title and adverse possession of the land for over five to ten years, with continuous cultivation use and tax payments. They plead statutes of limitation for five and ten years, seek restitution, damages, quiet title, costs, and general and special relief. The writ requires return of execution to the Brazos County District Court.
Personal items place Bob Batten and Cordie Francis in the city on business. Joe B Reed delivers 2000 dollars for a life policy on John D Conlee. A message reports Nora Nelson in Fort Bayard death of son in military service. Deaths include Minnie Mims in McKinney. Poll tax and automobile registration notes. Citation by publication for Annie Turner in a Brazos County divorce case.
John R. Atkins builder overseeing D. Mike home construction received word his father R. H. Atkins died last night while travelling from Marshall to Fort Worth. Funeral services are set for 2 30 Tuesday afternoon. Jno. R. Atkins left this afternoon to attend the funeral.
The County Court of Brazos County Texas Probate Business January term 1920 appoints H C Boatwright as Administrator of Winnie Jones deceased. Debtors must settle promptly and creditors must present claims to the administrator at the First National Bank of Bryan Texas. This notice dated January 22 1920.
Smithville Texas reports two days of steady rain. Streams overflow banks and bridges wash away. Roads suffer serious damage and require immediate repair to prevent ruin. Colorado River rises rapidly threatening much low bottom land with overflow.
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