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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
2
The editorial argues that farmers and townspeople cling to comfortable stagnation, mistaking modest comforts for progress. It contrasts small towns with progressive cities, urges Bryan to lead a regional development drive, and warns against anti-progressive attitudes that delay growth.
A British officer quotes a German prisoner describing the war aim as Germanizing the world. He portrays the German creed as divine right for the strong race, with survival of the fittest as the ruling principle and Germans as the chosen people. The account warns against this anti democratic project.
William Berger a Brazos county resident for 35 years died at his plantation home Sunday after a five month illness. The funeral will be at 5 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev. J. B. Gleissner officiating. He was born in Germany 55 years ago and came to Brazos County as a young man. He leaves a son William Jr and two stepdaughters Mrs. Henry Berger and Mrs. Edward Lenz.
Sheriff Nunn jailed Sam Mack a 16 year old negro on a burglary charge after the Adolph Stessnay store in Smetana was robbed of 13 dollars and a watch. Mack confessed, the watch was found on him and the money is missing. He said he spent the funds in Bryan after arriving Friday night to buy clothes.
Sam Mack, arrested by Sheriff Nunn for burglarizing a Smetana store, faced an examining trial before Justice of the Peace Gainer. He was held in 200 bond, remanded to jail unable to make bail, awaiting grand jury action.
Wellborn reports intense heat and dried gardens with goodmelons. Local social notes include Grissette Johnson visiting from Brownwood and Coma Gandy’s recent marriage at Dimmit. G B Hensarling travels to Waco, Cupid rumored with a local girl, and Mrs Lottie Moody visiting from Steep Hollow. Red Cross remains active on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Italian forces advance in Albania seizing prisoners and machine guns as reported from Rome on July 22.
An ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as the remedy for back stitches from hard work in bent positions. It promises quick relief with strong penetrating power and lists bottle sizes 25, 50 cents and $1, sold by M. H. James.
A notice states that 666 contains no alcohol arsenic or other poisonous drugs. It clarifies contents and safety of the item in question.
Horace H. Kelton, district organizer for the U S public service reserve, met with Judge J T Maloney to form a Brazos county committee of employers and employees plus a $1 a year representative. The group will oversee shifting workers to essential industries and coordinate with the federal employment service.
Bryan reads news of Rev J J Tatum and Rev Charlton Storey planning to enlist as army chaplains. Tatum seeks chaplaincy duties and Storey aims to enter the army chaplains school in Louisville in November. F Law Henderson underwent a physical for YMCA service, with results pending, noting similarities to military enlistment fitness standards.
Bruce Mills and Miss Marie Taylor announced their marriage in Houston to friends in Bryan. Mills works as a motorman for Bryan and College Interurban Company and plans to pursue work in the oil fields.
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic application for cuts burns and wounds and note rapid healing. The ad promotes Boro zone for humans or animals and urges buyers to act now. It lists prices of 25e 50c 1 and 1.50 sold by M. H. James.
A vintage health ad claims the tonic purifies blood and strengthens the body to endure summer heat. It promises to aid old and young by boosting energy and vitality through its toning action.
The exemption board authorized volunteers from the 1918 registrants for August calls. Call 954 seeks one white man to entrain August 1 for Camp Mabry with grammar school education and basic mechanics aptitude. Calls 936 and 938 seek additional white volunteers for Camp Mabry with similar qualifications. quotas not yet announced. Call 969 calls two Negroes for Prairie View normal on August 15 with same requirements.
The extension service of A and M college urges Texas farmers to plant at least 2,000,000 acres to wheat this fall to supply home bread and aid the U S and its allies. Regions north of a line from Harrison to Falls to Palmer are encouraged to expand. southern areas may plant smaller amounts. A wheat circular and cooperation from state officials and grain dealers accompany the drive.
Advertisement notes that a torpid liver causes fatigue and impurities and promotes Herbine as a cure with a restorative tonic. It claims the product cleanses the bowels and improves health. Price 60c. Sold by M. H. James.
The Associated Press reports that bathing is banned this summer at all popular German holiday resorts on the East Frisian island chain along the North Sea coast. Neutrals are completely barred from these resorts.
An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness comes from inflamed mucous of the Eustachian tube and can be cured only by a constitutional remedy. It claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine works through the blood to mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any case not cured, promising nationwide proof if successful.
The Labor Department opens a district office in Bryan with the Bryan business club allowing use of its facilities. E A Davidson named examiner in charge. The U S Employment Service will receive employer orders and assist job seekers free of charge. Mexican citizens of military age who have not resided in the U S and temporarily enter are not required to register.
In Tabor July 28 the area remains dry and farmers await cotton picking. Visitors include Miss Mary Benbow with Mr. and Mrs. Will Presnal and Miss Velma Broach from Summerville. Misses Lillie and Bella Locke visit from Bryan. Mrs. Swains from Fort Worth stays with Mrs. John Smith. Ernest Walker returns from a Great Lakes tour on furlough. A Cottonwood Baptist meeting led by Rev. Ramsour reports 27 additions: 26 baptisms and one by statement. community feels richly blessed.
The article notes Percy Thompson of Houston died in France as the eighth A and M man to die in the war. It lists the prior A and M casualties with names, ages, and causes in France or at training posts, including Crocker, Peyton, Bevill, Jones, McFarland, Riesner, and Ellis, detailing their service branches and dates.
Honduras, which broke relations with Germany on May 18, formally declared war on Germany on Friday, with the U S state department notified of the action.
An advertisement promotes Herbine as a digestive and liver tonic that purifies the bowels and tones the stomach. It claims to stimulate the liver and improve health, selling for 60 cents through M. H. James.
For indigestion constipation or biliousness a 50 cent bottle of Lax Fos with Pepsin is recommended. The liquid laxative is pleasant to take and is made and marketed by Paris Medicine Co the makers of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Groves Tasteless chill Tonic.
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