This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
7
A Jugend cartoon depicts a German air raid on New York with a rooftop scene showing bombs shrapnel and flying craft. An American multimillionaire guides his terrified wife as he promises she will enjoy the latest Parisian novelties in the sky raid.
An old medical ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for back stitches from bending work. It claims penetrating power and quick relief, with prices 25c 50c and 1 per bottle, sold by M. H. James.
Probate in London reveals the late Sir George Alexander left an estate valued at 450000 dollars. The fortune surpasses prior English actor amounts, with Toole at 400000, Irving at 100000, and Kean at 175000.
Flatonia Texas July 16 Mrs A Eidlebach aged 77 longtime resident dies after long illness at family home She was a devout Christian and leaves her husband and three sons to mourn her loss.
Advertisement claims GROVE'S TASTELESS chill tonic purifies and enriches the blood and strengthens the body to endure summer heat. It promises a strengthening and invigorating effect for feeble elders and weak youths, offered at 0c.
Dr. M W Zeigler of the U S Public Health Service arrived in Bryan to inspect restaurants hotels barber shops and other public venues. He will certify clean facilities and inoculate workers where possible while advising local businesses on sanitary improvements for soldiers and civilians.
The city purchases bonds today with sinking fund money totaling 3500 dollars. First National Bank holds 3000 dollars of the bonds and 500 dollars remain in another sinking fund. One thousand dollars of the bonds are in a form ready for destruction.
An 19th century ad promotes McGee's Baby Elixir for sour stomach wind colic and diarrhoea in babies. It claims to be a wholesome remedy with no opium or injurious drugs and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents per bottle sold by M. H. James.
666 cures bilious fever. No Worms in a Healthy Child states that all worm afflicted children have dull color and stomach issues. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, taken for two to three weeks, will enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system. Nature will dispel worms and restore health. Pleasant to take 60c per bottle.
Bonds of Millican road district totaling 53000 sold through an Austin agency to a Cincinnati firm at par and accrued interest. county sinking funds covered 17909. Judge J T Maloney in Austin overseeing transcript submission and bond attorney approval before payment. District voters authorized 70000 in bonds for main highway and rural roads. state and federal aid estimated at 35000. Engineer G R Abney engaged to begin surveys and plans next week.
An Atlantic port reports the sinking on July 11 of the American steamer Costerdijv after a collision with the American steamer San Jacinto. A Swedish steamer arriving there confirms the loss of the vessel while the crew was saved.
List of presiding officers for the county Democratic primaries on July 27, with precinct names and appointees. Names include Dunlap, Royder, Taylor, Moore, Cook, Tobias, Harris, Beard, Kosarek, Henderson, Batts, and others. A stray note mentions 666 cures chills and fever.
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as a simple, guaranteed corn remover that ends pain quickly and lets wearers dance again. It claims the product easily removes corns and calluses like a banana peel, with money back guarantee. Sold through Midley Bb Lawrence & Co in Chicago and available in Bryan.
Local draft board orders 174 black registrants of class 1 to appear July 18 for induction at Camp Travis. Entraining details listed. one more call for a black draftee later in July. Names of registrants appear alongside personal letters from Bryan area servicemen describing front life and hopes for home.
A French front letter from June 25 1918 describes Bryan’s service with US Marines in France. He reports heavy combat near the line, narrow escapes, and relief after a bath and awhile without cooties. He asks his father Gleissner to keep faith with prayers and notes the smell of French supper nearby.
A vintage ad promotes lemon juice mixed with orchard white to create a quarter pint skin whitener. It claims to remove freckles tan sallowness redness and roughness with daily massages for a smooth clear complexion and asserts the product is harmless. Ady backs the claim.
German airmen bombed the American Red Cross hospital at Jolly last night, killing two enlisted men and wounding nine including nurse Jane Jeffery. The attack struck a full hospital where doctors kept operating at four tables. Nearby Red Cross work continued as evacuations and searches occurred along roads.
Berlin Vorwaerts reports 1917 labor inspectorate data showing sharp rises in female and child employment in Prussia. Male workers fell while women and youths filled many roles. infractions of protective laws surged, with hours and night work rising and official inspections declining.
S L Morrison a 17 or 18 year old youth was jailed on auto theft charges after a wreck near a negro school. The stolen 1918 licensed car belonged to Rev S W Johnson of Houston. A second youth remained at large as investigators traced the vehicle.
The Sugar Administration bans most sugar deliveries to manufacturers and stores in Texas. Only Louisiana seconds and thirds with Statement A certificates may be shipped. Households retain previous allowances. permits issued for preserving beyond 25 pounds. Public eateries and shops must apply by July 15. County Food Administrator Co L Beason warns against duplicating allowances and emphasizes wartime duty.
Tokyo reports a special cabinet and army meeting held Saturday amid belief that a communication from the United States concerns intervention in Russia. The Harbin Daily Mail correspondent notes Russians cannot save themselves and urges Allied intervention.
An advertisement warns that calomel damages the liver causing cramps and salivation and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute. It claims quick relief from biliousness headaches and constipation and vows the product is safe for children and inexpensive.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.