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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
3
A German Jugend cartoon depicts a New York roof garden under aerial attack with bombs and planes. An American multimillionaire escorts his wife as she fears the sky raid, and he reassures her that she finally has the latest Parisian novelty.
The advert promises Ballard's Snow Liniment eases back stitches from hard work in bent positions. It claims penetrating power and quick relief when muscles have stiffened, noting bottle prices of 25c 50c and 1.00 and that M. H. James sells it.
The will of the late English actor-manager Sir George Alexander was probated in London showing a $450,000 estate, a record for an English actor. Comparisons note J. L. Toole $400,000 and Sir Henry Irving $100,000 with Charles Kean at $175,000.
Flatonia Tex July 16 Mrs A Eidlebach age 77 longtime resident dies after long illness at family home Her Christian faith marked life and she leaves husband and three sons to mourn her loss.
Old and young with feeble health can endure summer heat using GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILI TONIC. It purifies blood, enriches the system, and delivers a strengthening, invigorating effect. Price 60c.
Dr. M W Zeigler of the U S Public Health Service arrived in Bryan to inspect restaurants hotels barber shops and other public service places. He works with Camp Logan and aims to improve civilian health while safeguarding soldiers. inspections cover all food related sites and bathing or grooming establishments with certificates issued for clean premises and workers free of communicable diseases.
The city buys bonds using sinking fund money totaling 3500 dollars. First National Bank holds 3000 dollars, and 500 dollars come from another sinking fund. One thousand dollars of bonds purchased are ready for destruction.
An advertisement urges every home with a baby to keep McGee's Baby Elixir for sour stomach wind colic diarrhoea and summer complaint. It touts as a wholesome non opium remedy priced 25 cents and 50 cents per bottle and sold by M H James.
Advertisement claims Grove s Tasteless Chill Tonic cures intestinal worms in children by enriching blood improving digestion and strengthening the whole system. It asserts regular use for two to three weeks will dispel worms and restore health. Price is 60 cents per bottle.
Bonds of the Millican road district totaling 53000 were sold through an Austin agency to a Cincinnati firm at par and accrued interest. County sinking funds covered 17000, with Judge J T Maloney in Austin handling the matter. The sale follows an 70000 bond election for a main highway to the Navasota line and rural routes, with state aid of about 5300 secured.
An Atlantic port report says the American steamer Costerdijv sank July 11 after a collision with the American steamer San Jacinto. The Swedish vessel arriving here reports the sinking and states the crew was saved.
The county Democratic precinct officers for the July 27 primaries are listed. Disqualifications apply to school trustees. Precincts include Millican S E Dunlap, Wellborn J C Royder, College Andrew Taylor, Steel's Store W P Moore, Harvey I M Cook, Kurten Jim Tobias, Tabor J W Harris, Edge J W Beard, Smetana John Kosarek, Bryan west F L Henderson, Bryan east J W Batts. 666 cures chills and fever.
An old ad copy describes Gets-It-2 to relieve corns and calluses. It touts fast corn relief for tight shoes and damp weather, promising easy removal from between the toes and soles. The lively tone targets women and girls seeking foot comfort for dances.
The local exemption board calls 174 Negro registrants of class 1 to appear July 18 for induction at Camp Travis. A later call for one more Negro is planned this month, while white calls continue. List includes Anthony Jenkins Elisha Tunson Joe Pitman Tollie Harris Conway Bracken etc. Personal letters from Bryan soldiers describe frontline life and hope for home, with assurances of health and return.
Bryan Weg writes from France in June 1918 to his father Gleissner. He reports brave marine action, narrowly escaped danger, and expresses faith they will survive. He mentions a bath, finally losing cooties, and hearing the scent of steak as French cooks prepare supper nearby.
A powdered lemon skin whitener recipe is sold as a beauty cure. The ad urges squeezing two fresh lemons, adding orchard white, and creating a quarter pint lotion to massage on the face neck arms and hands. It claims freckles tan sallowness roughness disappear and skin becomes smooth and clear. The note calls the product harmless and effective.
German airmen attacked an American Red Cross hospital at Jolly killing two enlisted men and wounding nine including nurse Jane Jeffery. The hospital was full of wounded as operations continued at four tables despite the bombardment. Red Cross facilities evacuated along roads near Chalon. The long range bombardment of Paris resumed this morning.
Berlin Vorwaerts cites 1917 labor inspectorate data showing women and children filling more work roles as male employment falls. It notes surges in women in engineering workshops, rising infractions of protection laws, and widespread overwork and night shifts despite wartime exemptions.
S. L. Morrison, about 17 or 18, jailed on auto theft charge after a wreck near a black school while two youths drove off in a car later found to be owned by Rev. S. W. Johnson of 2011 Dallas Street Houston. Police traced ownership and notified Johnson as the vehicle’s owner. Morrison claimed the car came from his father and said he was from Terrell and Galveston.
The Texas sugar administration orders dealers to halt sugar deliveries except Louisiana seconds and thirds with Statement A certificates for nonessential foods. Householders retain previous allowances. special permits available for over 25 pounds for preserving. Businesses must contact the county administrator before July 15 for blanks.
Tokio July 16. A special meeting of the Japanese cabinet and army officials was held Saturday. The belief is that some communication was received from America concerning intervention in Russia.
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It warns calomel causes salivation and sickness and claims the tonic will start the liver, ease bilious symptoms, and leave users feeling energetic.
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