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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
3
The Texas dis loyalty act was held unconstitutional by the court of criminal appeals because its attempts to prohibit disloyal utterances during wartime impinge upon federal authority and violate section 8 of the state bill of rights.
The ad claims 666 provides fast relief for Golds and La Grippe along with constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches, presenting a medicinal claim typical of patent medicines of its era.
The speaker asserts three core life needs: willingness to succeed, efficiency, and loyalty, declaring loyalty the greatest of the three. The quotation emphasizes moral priority and personal conduct as essential to achievement.
Washington reports Congressman Morgan urged a federal loan corporation to provide up to four thousand dollars to soldiers at low interest and long terms for home building. He said the plan would be self sustaining and greatly benefit the nation by enabling thousands of soldiers to acquire homes.
Washington March 17 republicans propose a reservation to Article Ten replacing stricter international pledges. Backers claim added gains for ratification with the qualification. The reservation states the United States views a threat against European peace with grave concern.
A Texas congressman’s letter claiming women should marry well and raise children stirred a New York luncheon of the Woman's Chamber of Commerce. The remark drew the only adverse reply among officials, while founder Kahtverin Clemmons Gould urged women to pursue work alongside men.
Marshal Texas March 16. The Texas and Pacific Railway reports a shipment of ten barrels of alcohol from New Orleans to Dallas missing after a freight car was sealed and delivered to Dallas. No trace of the barrels has been found.
Miss Zora Mims of Bryan married M H Brogdon of Oil City La in Houston on a visit. The ceremony surprised her family as no one knew of the plan. The bride, daughter of Mrs J W Barron, is noted for refinement and many friends. The groom, son of Mrs George Brogdon, has not lived in Bryan recently. Their future home is not yet known.
A Sunday Grandview fire left more than 1,000 homeless. Losses reached about 1 million dollars as the small city was wiped out. Bryan and Brazos County residents are urged to contribute to the relief committee via the Eagle.
Kansas City report from the Kansas Retail Shoe Dealers Association notes popular shoes that sold for 6 in 1913 may retail at 25 this fall. The meeting cites broad price hikes and widespread fear of inflation amid campaigns by paid agents.
The Houston Post recalls a St Patrick era visit by Representative A F Brigance of Navasota Senator A Jack Beal of Ellis Major W R Cavitt of Bryan and Professor Phil pott of the A and M college. It notes Brigance Beall Cavitt and Potts later paths and their continued vigor.
Grandview Texas mayor W P Williams launched the towns first public appeal for relief after a Sunday fire destroyed about 100 homes and caused an estimated 1.25 million dollars in losses. Clothing bedding food and money are requested with shipments directed to Mayor Williams or the relief committee as nearby towns donate aid.
Rub My Tism is promoted as a powerful antiseptic that kills infection from cuts and treats old sores and tetter with a claim of quick healing. The ad emphasizes efficacy for wounds and skin complaints in a concise product pitch.
Congressmen must have votes. Many are demagogues who represent only themselves to win and stay in office. Washington suffers inefficiency and extravagance with about 50 000 people employed there.
Austin March 17 Clifford Beck ham Texas federal prohibition director says information indicates some physicians and druggists in Texas violated the prohibition law and prosecutions may follow. Chicago March 17 Seventy five percent of Chicago school children are physically defective per Superintendent Mortenson due to bad teeth and malnutrition.
Bismarck N D March 17 Only meager returns in Tuesday's preferential primary are available. Prospects of a definite vote will not be known for a week. Senator Hiram Johnson was the only name entered but Lowden and Woods' names were written on some ballots of Californian.
Blizzard in North Dakota reaches peak severity with five deaths and about one thousand dollars in damage. The storm is easing, with conditions gradually subsiding across Bismarck and surrounding areas.
Allied troops occupy Constantinople as Allied warships including the Ben Bow command the Golden Horn and both sides of the Bosporus. All ships are cleared for action.
Mrs. M. M. Tobias died after influenza developed into pneumonia. Born November 23, 1842 in North Carolina, she was 77 years old. She moved with her family from North Carolina to Alabama before settling in Kurten.
New York March 15 Immediate appropriation by congress of a 50 million food credit for Central European relief is urged by Fred I Kent of the American Bankers Association. He warns delay risks Europe during the critical pre harvest period as strikes crime and hardship mount in cities.
The obituary notes she grew to womanhood and married in Kurten Brazos county then lived in the area for 32 years. A Free Baptist member, she was described as kind and charitable with many friends. Survived by seven sons and daughters, funeral held at her daughter's home in Kurten with interment in Tryon cemetery. ministers J J Tatum and Smith officiated.
The claim states 666 has proven it will cure malaria chills fever bilious fever colds and la grippe, suggesting a broad, dramatic remedy across multiple illnesses. The brief notes the product as a universal cure in a period-typical promotional tone.
A call seeks Bryan businessmen to place an ad in the Daily and Weekly Eagle. The notice urges participation to support local commerce.
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