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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
2
The notice lists mail in advance rates three months six months and one year and weekly Eagle at one dollar twenty five cents per year or six months seventy five cents. It notes publication on Thursdays and mentions Associated Press membership and advertising representatives.
H L Edwards resigns from the Eagle after long service in Bryan and Brazos County. He notes heavy workload, editor’s challenges, and his respect for staff, with good wishes for the paper’s future and local progress.
The Christian Science Monitor notes rising interest in modernizing transport along the lower Mississippi. northeastern Louisiana parishes plan six figure road projects and seek a bridge to connect with New Orleans as highway systems expand and river crossings remain limited.
The Lafayette Gazette notes South Louisiana pushes toward New Orleans with broader road building. A bridge and better rail links are seen as keys to smoother motor travel and a stronger regional trade network, tying Texas and the Southwest closer to New Orleans docks and overland routes.
The piece argues against anarchist violence linking two recent bombing attempts to a broader threat. It asserts that reform must come through constitutional means and public opinion, and that freedom and anarchism are opposed. It contends the American majority resists Red terrorism and that anarchism cannot take root here.
A cautious editorial argues that bombing and strikes reflect deeper causes in a free nation. It warns against harsh retribution and urges identifying the root disease of anarchy, calling responsible citizens to find the cause and apply a remedy.
A Texan editorial laments low voter turnout on May 24 and rising unrest from bomb threats and anarchism. It blames immigration policies and labor tensions, recalls past suppression of immigrant workers, and urges Bryan readers to propose remedies to quell unrest and educate the public.
Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver faced a $500 contempt fine after refusing to disclose a young girl's testimony about a family murder to a jury. The state supreme court upheld the penalty, praising his pledge to protect confidences despite possible wisdom of the stance.
Tabor Texas reports farmers laid by corn and still killing grass as a stiff norther blows. W D Chambers finishes at Allen academy and heads to Indiana with Texas Louisiana and Kentucky stops. Local socials include an ice cream supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Bob Francis and visits by Roy and Charlie Ball Frank Fuller and Batten family. Welfare club meets Friday night and Rev Smith misses Cottonwood appointment.
The Wisconsin legislature today ratified the federal suffrage amendment in Madison confirming support for national woman suffrage.
An advertisement promotes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN syrupic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief with regular use for 14 to 21 days to establish regular action. The tonic is described as stimulating and regulating and is priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Austin reports Texas will harvest the largest small grain crops in state history. Wheat and oats yields could reach up to 50 million bushels more than any previous year, with corn also rising. Rice and kaffir corn plantings surge while cotton acreage dips yet again amid field labor shortages and pest pressures.
Austin June 5 The ratification of the federal suffrage constitutional amendment will be considered at the special session of the State Legislature opening June 23 Representative Wiginton announced. He will support ratification, alleging aliens caused the defeat in the recent election by about 20 000 votes.
Governor Sidney J. Catts sent a special message urging the legislature to ratify the federal equal suffrage amendment and place Florida first among Southern states to do so. The eight week biannual session ends tomorrow after voting down a separate state constitutional suffrage amendment.
Since August 1, 1918, Houston cotton interests have handled 985,667 bales, per a report from the Houston Cotton Exchange. The season ends July 1, with predictions the Houston market will exceed 1,000,000 bales for the year.
An advertisement touts LaxaTive Brom Quin ine as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects. It claims no nervousness or head ringing and urges readers to note the full name and seek the signature KE. W GROVE, We.
An old advertisement promotes Herb ine as a bowel regulator that aids the liver and stomach and restores strength and buoyancy. It notes sales at Jenkins' Drug Store and M. U. James.
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