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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle editorial argues James E Ferguson opposes the president and the war, cites funds and German alliance ties, and urges Democrats to back Wilson ally Hobby. It condemns Ferguson's loyalty claims and stresses Texas breweries and prohibition context.
An old advertisement warns against calomel urging use of Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative. It claims calomel causes salivation vomiting and weakness while Dodson's product promises liver help without stomach upset and is gentle enough for children.
Mayor Jno M Lawrence of Bryan proclaims June 28 a national war savings day urging all adult wage earners and taxpayers to attend 2 pm meetings to pledge savings for war stamps. The notice calls for store closures 1:30 to 4 pm and lists absentee penalties to state and federal authorities. June 24, 1918.
Chief Clerk George Griffin concedes mistakes in exemption board work and wrong entrainment orders for 23 men to Camp Travis and San Antonio. He accepts full responsibility, noting the mix up stemmed from his own handling and a nonactive board member. The men were sent back for a corrected departure.
A 60 year old German woman, registered as an enemy alien in Houston, recounts meeting the Kaiser as a child when the crown prince slapped her and she returned the blow. She declares deep patriotism and hopes the Kaiser’s armies lose the war.
An advertisement touts Laxa Tive Brom quinine as superior to ordinary quinine for tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head ringing. It urges remembering the full name and WE. Be. took for E. W. signature.
The Texas highway commission chairman Curtis Hancock inspected Bryan streets and indicated approval to purchase asphalt or related road materials for Main and connecting streets. The process will move to Austin and then Washington for federal permission amid wartime material restrictions.
B G Wallace and Mrs Lizzie Smith both of this city were quietly married Saturday evening at 9 by Judge J T Maloney in his office. Both have spent much of their lives in Bryan and Brazos county and are now at the home of Mr Wallace in the northern part of the city.
An advertisement touts Bal lard's Snow Liniment for itching and skin troubles. It claims immediate relief and a permanent cure after a few applications. Sold by E. J. Jenkins with price options 25c, 50c, and $1 per bottle.
County Judge J T Maloney led a special commercial club meeting to switch from a profit-making canner to a community food conservation project. The outfit was bought by Allen Smith but not run for profit. steam and staff issues hindered profitability. The club pledged $100 to move and reinstall the canner with Miss Gillespie and C L Benson overseeing the effort.
County Tax Collector McCulloch reports receiving blank registration certificates for women who wish to vote in the July 27 primary. The attorney general rules applicants must go to the courthouse. no county collectors will be sent out. Registration opens Thursday, June 27 and continues about two weeks.
A local dairy man near Palestine Texas was detained by the sheriff yesterday on charges of disloyal utterances. Identified as a socialist, he has lived in the area for five years.
The state of Texas notifies all interested in the estate of Mrs. Mary Rahnert deceased that Julius Rahnert has filed in Brazos County Court for probate of her last will and letters testamentary. The next term begins Monday, July third, 1918, at Bryan court house. All interested may appear and contest the application.
Lula Aaron Marwill files in Brazos County Court an application for probate of the last will and testament of Harry Marwill and letters testamentary. Hearing at the next term begins Monday in July 1918 at the county courthouse in the city. Interested parties may appear and contest the application. Given under the seal June 24 1918 by H. O. Ferguson.
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic use for cuts burns bruises and wounds noting immediate healing when borozone is applied. Advertises borozone for man or beast with prices 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 sold by E. J. Jenkins.
Miss Cornelia Simpson, canning specialist, inspected the Hearne cooperative plant as it operated to produce over 1000 cans daily. Local business leaders and the commercial club secretary plan to supervise two operating days weekly to keep costs down while educating volunteers in grading packing and sterilizing.
Ruthie May Burroughs died last night at her grandparents home. She was born March 13 this year and her mother had died two weeks after her birth. Funeral was held at 10 this morning.
Amsterdam June 24 The reichstag will be asked to approve a new credit of 15,000,000,000 marks as reported by Associated Press.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to support the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system, priced at 60 cents.
Mrs M L Lawless died at her Kurten home at 1 p m and funeral services were held at 10 this morning with burial in Bryan cemetery. She was born in Mississippi on March 27 1866 and had lived in the county many years. Her husband preceded her in death and she is survived by several grown children a sister Mrs Willis Reynolds and a brother J P Gilpin of Kurten.
A negro church on Mrs. A. F. Wilson’s Brazos bottom plantation was leveled by a windstorm yesterday afternoon. The event stood as the most serious travel of a light rainfall day, with Hearne reporting heavier rain and damages from hail and wind between Black Jack and Wheelock.
Lon Baker announces his bid for re election as constable of precinct four subject to the July Democratic primary. He has served 24 years in the office and is known to voters in the precinct promising continued faithful service and protection.
Druggists refund money if PAZO Ointment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and promotes restful sleep after the first use. Price.
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