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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists mail in advance rates for subscriptions: three months six months and one year. The paper notes weekly publication on Thursdays and mentions Associated Press and foreign advertising representatives.
A rhetorical analysis argues the southern region lags other areas over fifty years. It cites droughts in west Texas and competition with cheap labor as major causes. The piece condemns flattery and urges true friends to diagnose and correct the south’s backwardness.
The piece argues that low wages for Black and white cotton labor depresses prices and living standards. If the negro earns higher wages, white workers benefit too, raising prices and profits for southern merchants and bankers. It suggests a temporary labor shortage could lift the regional wage scale and long term prosperity.
Roger E Simmons outlines Bolshevism as a global menace affecting Europe and America. He details Russian social and economic oppression under the Tzar, prior 1917 upheaval, and the rise of revolutionary forces as the Bolsheviks gain traction and challenge existing governments.
The narrative recalls Kerensky’s government facing three crises: army provisioning, land reform, and peasant unrest. agitators from abroad urged workers to seize power, leading to a hurried march on the winter palace and the downfall of Kerensky as Bolshevik forces took control.
The piece argues rural isolation limits farmers reading and civic awareness. It cites a 19th century USDA survey showing under 15 percent read agricultural literature, notes rural mail delivery expands world access, and asserts road quality drives reading and community growth, urging better roads for farmers to stay informed.
The evangelist says those who oppose President Wilson's peace drive should be run out of the country and that Wilson stands above party, as the world’s first citizen and knight of the square deal in guiding oppressed peoples toward peace, justice, and righteousness.
An advertorial note touts King’s New Discovery for soothing hoarse throats and relieving coughs and colds. It promises quick relief, easy sleep, and broad demand across customers.
A fragmented health ad notes a product called New Life kh for constipation and bowel schedule, claiming improved complexion and stomach relief. The text is garbled but centers on a mild, posited effect and digestive ease.
The article lauds President Wilson for proposing frank diplomacy and world public oversight while criticizing the old guard of diplomats who pursued secret deals after victory. It highlights Lloyd George and Clemenceau as steadfast allies and champions of principled world leadership against self interest and envy.
An Alabama cotton leader argues that low cotton prices stem from widespread cheap labor including child and women labor in the fields. He contends southern cotton must rise in price to ensure fair wages, housing, and conditions, and urges a prolonged strike against producing cotton on cheap labor.
A short moral prompt contrasts two attitudes toward victory bonds. It urges readers to join those who honor obligations by purchasing bonds and to reject neglectful attitudes toward national debt. This aphoristic appeal targets civic duty and financial patriotism.
Former President Taft calls Wilson's stance on the Italian matter eminently proper. He praises Taft as a wise man and a true American.
Citizens are urged to show patriotism by buying a victory bond. Those who regret the victory are advised not to keep a victory bond in their possession as part of wartime financial support.
Washington April 25 President Wilson's stance on secret treaties was endorsed by Senators Johnson of California Kenyon of Iowa and Borah of Idaho in a series of statements. They welcomed his refusal to recognize secret bargains by which territories and peoples were bartered during the war and urged open sessions on the peace treaty as well as self determination for nations.
Members of Bryan and Brazos county met at New Chapel Baptist church to form a Bryan Brazos branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Rev J S Diggs presided and I N White outlined aims. officers elected include I White president Ed Scott vice president and Ed H Cass secretary treasurer.
Mrs. Minnie Philpot of Gonzales Texas recounts five years of left side and back pain with severe headaches and exhaustion. After reading a Birthday Almanac she tried Cardui and improved by the second bottle, now calling the cure permanent and praising Cardui.
The president appointed a membership committee including H. Hays Smetana FE. W. Downard Benchley Joeeneey College H. H. Hall Stearn's chapel N. D. White Mrs. W. M. E. Ford G. A. Wilhite Bryan The meeting adjourned to meet on May 5 at 8 30 p m at Shiloh Baptist church.
Graduating exercises were held in the College lecture room for 26 men completing the two month agricultural engineering tractor and auto mechanics course. Dean Kyle gave an address as diplomas were awarded, followed by a trip to the Little Brazos for a swimming and fishing party.
A partial OCR reads names including H. W. Kellerman M. Sparkman L. Browning G. P. ee Oo C Ss Salem G. D. Browning G. A. Bol zer G. D. Baker. The fragment shows a roster or member list with multiple individuals and surnames.
Daily services at Alexandra. Welfare club meets. Benbow and Presnal visit Holden. Edge hosts entertainment for graduates. School term ends this week with Friday play and Saturday music recital. Commencement sermon by Rev Held of Bryan and exercises Monday night. Everyone invited to attend.
An advertisement touts Herbine as an admirable regulator for bowels helping the liver and stomach and restoring strength. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James to aid digestion and general well being.
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