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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
2
Editorial rescinds caution on the I W W menace. The piece likens the group to German militarism, accusing it of sabotage and anti American aims. It traces origins to Chicago 1901, notes clashes with unions, and urges passage of a Senate bill to curb overthrow of government.
Waco June 4. W. L. Shurtleff, chairman of the state democratic committee, issues a call for a committee meeting in Waco June 10. The gathering will arrange for printing tickets and select a site for the next state convention. Reports of keeping J. E. Ferguson off the ticket are unverified. The meeting is described as performing duties required by law.
Pittsburg Texas June 4 Bob Garner a farmer living near Simpsonville twelve miles southwest of here was killed while at work in his field. A brother in law named Roach was arrested.
Instructions for a June 5 1918 registration day covering who must register born June 6 1896 to June 5 1897. Details include time 7 to 9 pm local board offices, in-person registration, submission of a filled card, mailing options, and penalties for noncompliance. Includes guidance for absence, designate proxies, and contact local boards for questions.
A and M college orders all instructors and staff for the new scholastic year to sign a loyalty pledge endorsing U S war aims and to subscribe to federal financial requests. The college expands with summer courses in military science patriotism and food conservation lasting eight weeks starting June 3. Extension service director Clarence Ousley receives another year of leave to continue government work while remaining closely involved with campus programs.
Major Townes directs county councils of defense to review deferred classifications, interview men and report recommendations to the district board for industrials and local board for dependents. The council held a meeting but did not conduct full investigations as prescribed. A second meeting is planned, and the prior report of 100 reclassifications is said to be largely in error.
A social commentary urges the wealthy to settle debts promptly to avoid alienating working people. It argues that late payments fuel resentment, fuel anti-capitalist sentiment, and harm the image of the rich, noting conversations with tradesmen about overdue bills and the broader social cost.
Elijah Bradley was found insane by a county court commission after claiming vast wealth. He described quitting his farm and buying slaves in the county jail, building a palace with pearly gates and golden stairs, while stating his relatives were enemies and that they should be harmed.
Geneva June 1. Members of the International Red Cross committee prepare a strong protest against bombing by German airmen of hospitals behind the British and American front.
From Friday's Daily Eagle the wheat and oats crop in Brazos County jumped from nothing last year to very considerable proportions this year. Ed Covey and Mr. Kirby bought a binder and thresher to aid grain growers. Covey's farm northwest of the city yields 75 acres in oats and ten in wheat, with oats on the Seth Mooring place standing waist high and head heavy. Mooring will feed his oats in the sheaf. The grain may be kept for feed or flour, with wheat going to the local mill for growers. If smut is controlled in fall planting, next year’s acreage and yield should rise substantially.
Harvey observed a day of humiliation and prayer proclaimed by the president with worship and patriotic services from 9 in the morning until 3 in the afternoon. Rev. J. J. Tatum and Rev. Bullock spoke on humiliation and its wartime role, followed by a flag dedication and Miss Elizabeth Clifton's recitation "Hooverizing" before a large attentive crowd.
Four Bryan youths pleaded guilty to theft in district court after being arrested during the annual event at the college town. Judge Morehead fined them for ransacking dormitories and taking clothes, a recurring nuisance noted by local officers and residents.
USE NO WHEAT Dallas May 31. Beginning this week through the next harvest seventy five hotel and restaurant men will dispense with wheat. Corn bread only will be served. Victory bread will be used only in sandwiches sent out. Other sandwiches will be corn muffins.
County Food Administrator C L Beason announces state food administration help to market potatoes at best price. He asks any farmer with potatoes to dispose of to notify him immediately, stating quantity and whether sacks are needed.
Rockport Texas June 4 A hobby club was organized by local women with Mrs J M Hoopes elected president and Mrs Walter Millington named secretary.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio. The affidavit asserts the firm will pay $100 for each uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Statements claim internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials offered. ad copy notes price and distribution.
Mrs. Della Wooten, mother of J. P. Carroll, reveals a vivid 1918 letter home from the U S S Maui describing life at sea, engine troubles, a sailor who fell overboard, and paltry rations in France. The missive touches on YMCA acquaintances, cross cultural observations, and the author’s growing appetite, humor, homesickness, and pride in service. He reports baseball on board, visits with friends from home, and hopes for a future crop as the war nears a close.
J P Carroll of the U S S Maui writes from abroad recalling furloughs due to ship repairs and distance from home. He mentions a garage fire, hope for Charlie's wellbeing, and his wish to visit family and friends while noting letters from France and grandma.
Monday morning through 5 a m steady rain soaked Bryan and most of Brazos County totaling 11 2 inches in Bryan. Millican and southern areas saw little rain while some wind damaged corn lightly. Farmers report a good corn crop now likely and Milton Sims notes rain in Steele's Store area.
Marriage licenses issued to S. E. McWhorter and Georgia Bla grave W. H. Hopkins and Francis Gussett W. A. Wells and Inez Isabel Hugh Dowling and Gladys Barron.
An old women’s health ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless remedy for infant and child constipation. It warns mothers to check for coated tongues and to ask for the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company, noting counterfeit versions exist.
Mrs Martha R Stone Seattle temperance lecturer who worked with Frances Willard endorses Tanlac. She describes long nervous collapse after San Francisco fire and poor digestion and says Tanlac restored her nerves and appetite. She credits first bottles with improvement and continues to use Tanlac in several Bryan area stores.
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