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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle argues for immediate decisive assimilation of immigrants. It condemns alien language schools and urges citizenship for all arrivals, warning of alien colonies and the danger of loyalties split from American ideals.
An editorial notes Bryan officials faced with a pro German candidate for city manager amid wartime sentiment. It argues that aliens or sympathizers should not hold public trust and criticizes German influence and education that fostered pro fatherland views while urging loyalty to the United States.
A fragment notes that someone labeled as skimmed for spies is likely to require clear explanations soon. It hints at accountability or clarification for suspect or informant actions.
The piece urges a constitutional amendment allowing state power to control floods, impound waters, build lakes and dams, and support irrigation. It argues the change would enable region wide watershed management, benefit farmers and towns, and drive material advancement by providing power and water while preventing flood damage.
Arrangements are under way for the eighth annual farmers short course at Texas A M College. July 30 to August 4 will feature lectures demonstrations and social events. Highlights include home economics instruction by University of Texas and extension staff, health talks by Dr. P W Covington, and a strong agricultural program. The Texas Farmers Congress meets August 10 to 13, and rail rates are offered at one cent per mile.
Judge E H Edinburgh lies in Bryan hospital seriously bruised after a Saturday night auto crash near Hearne. He and Earl Fairman were in a ditch after a curve loss control. Nude Moore escaped with minor injuries and freed them from beneath the car.
Daniel Dehart longtime Brazos County resident died in his sleep Thursday night at the College and Chapel community eight miles east of Bryan. Born February 8 1847 in Itala county Mississippi he was over seventy and leaves seven married children living in Brazos Limestone Limestone Sugar Land and Navarro counties. He was a Christian Church member for thirty years and rested beside his wife in Mart.
Franklin E Heald addressed summer session students at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas urging rural teachers to deepen training so they can lead food conservation efforts. He described can shortage risks and promoted drying and evaporating produce as can alternatives, stressing teachers must educate communities to use resources wisely.
At the Bryan Country Club annual meeting held at the Knights of Pythias reading rooms, W H Cole and others were elected directors. Officers chosen include President R W Howell Vice President Lamar Bethea Secretary O E Saunders and Treasurer W H Cole. J Cooper was named grounds manager. The well is being drilled and the pool should be ready in about ten days with clubhouse plans nearly finished and about thirty eight new members will join at the $100 fee rising to $200 thereafter.
Lockhart Texas July 12 Dr Hoover of General Hulens headquarters examined 108 enlisted in the local military company. Eighty three were rejected for physical deficiencies and most failures came from rural areas, challenging the belief that country boys are physically superior to town boys. Only four failures were from Lockhart and two from Luling.
Mrs. Chas. Reitz of Allens Mills Pa endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough asthma and hay fever. The ad urges buyers to seek the genuine FOLEY'S product as recommended by users and physicians alike.
A Paris correspondent notes a strong American note in French fashion this year. He cites flag symbolism during strikes and explains American tastes influence hats dresses and shoes with a cowboy swagger and a preference for American style in Paris dressmaking.
A traditional remedy marketed for malaria or chills and fever claims five to six doses will break the illness and prevent fever when used as a tonic. It is said to act on the liver better than Calomel and not cause giddiness or stomach upset.
In district court Fountain Bros allege a partition action against Mrs Ebrich and others. The filing names the case style Fountain Bros versus Mrs Ebrich et al and cites a cause for partition.
City lawmen arrested Joseph Jackson in Parsonville after locating him in a colored area house. Recovered revolvers jewelry and some cash. not all was recovered, with some sold or given away. Jackson says the items were entrusted to him by another man to sell.
A Rocky Mount North Carolina reader Mrs. A G Wells reports wonderful benefit from Foley Kidney Pills. The letter notes kidney pills relieve rheumatic pains backache and sore joints and muscles. The claim is signed M H James.
Dr W 8 Smith an osteopath operates from the Hotel Bryan with sessions on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons.
Yesterday's Bryan rainfall reached 0.15 inches with showers in other parts of the county. There was no rain at Kurton Mumford or Wellborn while the Edge section reported a good shower. The day peaked at 107 degrees with a morning low of 74.
A northwest cloud on Monday evening raised hopes of rain for Bryan, but it moved south. Bert Lyall reports a good rain at Little Brazos with a nice wetting, while Wellborn Pitts Bridge and Wheelock had none and Bryan only saw a dust storm.
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