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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
2
An editorial argues Texans should elect a governor with education culture and integrity backed by a broad public financial backing modelled on Woodrow Wilson's campaign. It condemns expensive private funding and urges transparent support from many citizens to ensure a clean administration.
A town essay urges better roads and autos to bring country and city folks closer. It credits improved transport and the telephone for social ties, notes Bryan’s growth from a rural circle to statewide friendships, and promotes frequent neighborly communication for harmony.
A historical meditation discusses divine will and Americas origins from Columbus to pre Columbian civilizations. It contrasts ancient eastern and western hemispheres and questions why Western discovery and Christian ideals emerged slowly amid conflict and drive for power.
The piece traces European reformers Luther and Calvin as precursors to independent thinking, links Christian democracy to American liberty, and argues that the United States embodies divine purpose by championing individual freedom. It highlights Judaism, Christ’s teachings, and global unity fostered by modern transport and communication.
A 21 year old column notes church prayer night clashes in Bryan with four congregations scheduling services on separate weeknights. It recalls local social ties, a Huntsville link via Misses Lawrence and Benbow, and a Houston lecture trip by W. J. Bryan. The piece mentions a hunting party and a professor succession in the agricultural department.
R M Nall was in Wheelock for a day. Cc Seale and Sam Cutbirth arrive with mules. B H Knowles takes over Brazos Populist. Semones Adams hosts a young people reception at his parents home. Sans Souci Club meets with Miss Cole hosting. next meet at Mrs White's with Carnes and LeCont as hostesses. A cattleman Mr Smith received a thousand head from Indian Territory for market at the oil mill. Artist Lee decorates Webb Bros. show windows. Rev Terrell of Taylor visits Rev A M Stuart. services announced for Sunday at the Christian church. A negro servant girl escapes injury after falling from a second story window at Wooten boarding house. The Texas Coaster questions jail aiding and legal evasion. Rain floods crossing near Zennatti block. Joe Greelan rescues by placing planks. Judge and Mrs J W Doremus host a party in their home from 8 to 11 pm.
The party features decorated rooms with colored lights and flowers as about fifty guests, with music games and childlike merriment. Tables display elegant edibles with pink napkins and literary quotation cards, celebrating Whit as a bright popular boy with promise of useful manhood. Bird hunting dominates recent days, with Caldwell and Stanley bagging 98 birds and two jack rabbits, while other crowds reported varied success.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless remedy to remove corns and calluses. It claims direct application on tender spots stops soreness and allows the corn to be lifted out root and all with no pain, urging readers to ask their druggist to obtain a bottle.
Henryetta Oklahoma July 6 Jackson Barnett Creek Indian with an estimated wealth of 1 500 000 will be prevented from donating 50 000 to the American Red Cross mercy fund. The interior secretary in Washington denied the request for permission to give the gift. Barnett though wealthy is deemed incompetent and may spend money only with probate court or treasury approval.
Insect stings or bites causing swelling pain or itching are treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment which is advertised as antiseptic and healing. The product is sold by M. H. James in bottles priced 26 cents 50 cents and one dollar.
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