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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
3
A local racket store proclaims a 30 day big money saving sale on merchandise, claiming 25 to 50 percent lower prices than manufacturers and urging cash on delivery. The ad emphasizes stock on hand and urges shoppers to buy now for future needs.
A Brazos county mass meeting at the courthouse drew hundreds as women speakers urged equal suffrage and backing for William P Hobby for governor. Candidates faced four minute limits, with praise for women’s rights and patriotic remarks honoring Woodrow Wilson.
The advertisement proclaims a sweeping shoe sale amid price hikes, with wide discounts on ladies and men’s footwear, including leather slippers, oxfords, canvas mules, baby dolls, and tennis shoes. It highlights stock on hand and deep cuts on White and Vici Kid leather styles, Files include prices from 35c to 5.50 and multiple size ranges across women, men, and children.
The shop advertises 5000 yards of Fancy Dress Prints at 12 1 2 cents per yard, Chambray at 22 cents, new Dress Ginghams and Checks, and a broad lineup of ladies and children's dresses, shirts, and hats priced from under a dollar to several dollars. Aimed at quick sales with a wide range of fabrics, garments, and suits.
The Millinery Department announces arrival of 500 Ladies Ready to Wear and Trimmed Hats plus Children's and Misses hats. Goods bought at 50c on the dollar from a closing manufacturer. Summer line offered at low prices with first come first served and best choice among the bargains.
New corsets short and long waists with low prices and unmatched value. Embroidery yard goods and edgings offered at several low per yard rates. Hosiery, towels, powders, pins, soaps and brushes sold at cut prices with many items half price or better. Children and ladies accessories plus parasols and parasol stands featured at deep discounts today.
Men s and boys department promotes big bargains on athletic undershirts, balbriggans, and blend shirts. Blue chambray shirts and white dress shirts feature deep discounts, with work pants and apron bib overalls in multiple sizes. Prices range from 10 to 2.98 per item, targeting summer wear and value-conscious shoppers.
Store notes that merchandise bought at auction has arrived and more items are due. Hosiery, shirts, suspenders, belts, caps, rompers, undergarments, hats, clocks, wares, and house goods are offered at low prices including 25c silk hose and 3.25 dollars for a large clock. Shopping list highlights numerous discounts and rapid restocking.
Chairman J. S. Doane urges those omitted from the published Red Cross list to call Secretary Eberstadt at the business club for public credit. A supplementary list will print the added names. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Beard were in town from Edge and Sam Luther visited from Thompson Creek.
The Kaiser pledges that Prussian militarism will bring victory to Germany as he marks the 13th anniversary of his accession. He says he led a peaceful course until war forced his hand and claims to guide the "most capable people on earth" in carrying a heavy burden for peace and national healing.
Washington June 17 Unanimous approval by the Senate military subcommittee of a house provision authorizing the president to call all men of draft age who can be equipped. The measure moves toward potential presidential authority during wartime mobilization.
Four hundred Texans with grammar school educations will be inducted into service on July 4. General Crowder wires from Austin that they will be sent to Camp Mabry for training.
Washington reports the revocation of the order sending General Leonard Wood to the western department and his reassignment to Camp Funston, outlining a strategic personnel change.
Foy indigestion constipation or biliousness relief with one 50 cent bottle of Lax Fos with Pepsin. A liquid digestive laxative pleasant to take. Made and recommended by Paris Medicine Co., also makers of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic.
June 17 report from Xivray describes a wounded American soldier who was taken toward German lines, then drew a revolver and marched his captor back to American troops before fainting from blood loss. German raid failed as American artillery stopped it. several raiders were killed or captured.
Nearly 800 new enrollees began training at A and M College. The new contingent brings total soldiers under special instruction to 2400, with 1150 in mechanics and 1250 in the signal corps. A 100 by 240 foot shop expansion, 20 new instructors, and two more barracks boost capacity for two months of intensive work. Fifty men study blacksmithing and machinery, while 40 carpenters join the mechanical engineering department.
Washington June 17 The capture of Jeremiah O Leary likely will be followed by the arrest of several other Irish agitators on treason and espionage charges. The government holds undisclosed evidence against O Leary and others may be spared if they disclose their knowledge of Irish agitators and German agents.
A historical beauty tip suggests mixing fresh lemon juice with orchard white to create a skin lotion. Strain the juice to avoid pulp, combine with three ounces of orchard white, and shake for a quarter pint of bleaching lotion. Apply daily to face and limbs to brighten and smooth skin.
George A. Adams acting for American Indemnity received a 5000 check settling the city’s claim against Westarmite Paving for Main street pavement deterioration. City officials set June 15 as the payment deadline and plan immediate repairs as pavement deteriorates further. City Manager Greer pushed for records and settlement after months of negotiations and Galveston company discussions. The check was deposited to the city’s credit after lengthy compliance steps.
Vice Admiral Weymis of Britain states only one U boat is in American waters. He notes Germany cannot blockade and seeks to frighten the United States into decentralized efforts. He praises American naval cooperation and describes fighting submarines in narrow seas as essential.
Associate Press reports in Washington that Secretary Roosevelt highlights benefits of the United States naval plan. He notes German efforts to disrupt US concentration by submarines have utterly failed, according to his statements.
A Cincinnati man’s discovery offers a freezone product that loosens corns so they lift out with fingers. A small amount costs little and instantly cures tender corns or calluses with no skin irritation. It claims to prevent many deaths from lockjaw by avoiding improvised cutting.
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as a quick cure for cold symptoms. It claims to stop coughs and headaches and to cure the cold in a day. A refund is promised if no cure, with K. W. GROVE’S signature on each box.
A. W. Wilkerson longtime cashier of the City National bank of Bryan has accepted the cashier position at the Alamo National bank of San Antonio and will leave Bryan around July 15. He served about 20 years in banking with City National lineage and led major growth from deposits of about 135000 to around 1 million. Wilkerson is active in the community as Red Cross president and St. Andrew's vestry member. his departure leaves Bryan recalling his deep ties and service to local business and civic groups.
Paris on June 13 President Poincare cabled President Wilson praising American troops arrival and conduct in the field He noted rapid troop transportation is pushing the allies toward restoring the equilibrium and victory in France
A damaged OCR fragment references Vico Ginetta 60534 and druggists refunds. The readable text presents period neutral notes on a fiscal or consumer item issue but lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes.
Calomel sales drop as local druggists compare it to Dodson's Liver Tone. Vendors guarantee the vegetable remedy, priced at a few cents, with claims of safe, pleasant taste and no harsh aftereffects. The ad urges replacing calomel with Dodson's to avoid sickness and restore energy.
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