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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
2
Editorial quotes Gifford Pinchot urging American farmers to grow abundant food and ship it to Allies to starve the Kaiser and sustain democracy. He warns submarines may threaten England and stresses fair crop prices and harvest labor as the nation’s duty to win the war.
Sheriff Nunn received Governor Ferguson's telegram directing coordination with Brazos county officials to prepare for ten days of instruction before enrollment begins. Texans of military age will enroll under the draft provisions once presidential instructions arrive, with blanks and lists sent to sheriffs nationwide for one day enrollment following a presidential proclamation.
Washington April 27 part of the 125 million deposited in the postal savings bank was made available for farm loans by trustees of the postal savings bank system. They announced Thursday to accept at par farm loan bonds issued to secure savings deposits.
Ike Holligan of Holligan's Chapel was seen trading in town today, drawing attention from locals and noting the familiar name linked to the chapel.
Franz von Rintelen and seven Americans went on trial for conspiracy to incite strikes in munitions plants. Defendants include David Lamarr, known as the Wolf of Wall Street, former congressmen Fowler and Buchanan, Henry Martin, Herman Shulters, and Jacob Taylor.
Washington April 26 The treasury department announced the appointment of eight appraisers to judge the value of farm lands offered as security for loans through the new rural credits system. Appointees include E F Shropshire Houston J W Mackey Beaumont H H Jacoby Dallas R T Milner Henderson J L Franklin McKinney A P Graves Gatesville T P Whitis Plainview and S P Smith Fluvanna.
The eight positions face delays in selections with all sections of the state represented among the appointees. The list includes nominees from across the state, showing broad regional inclusion despite the timetable.
J S Cullinan of Houston told the senate agriculture committee that a three year guaranteed profitable price for all farm products would prevent over production and ease farmers fear. He urged opening idle lands for cultivation and supervising storage and processing to regulate food and feed use.
County Judge Maloney has received a petition from Edge district property owners to alter district lines and call an election on a fifty cent per one hundred tax to fund school improvements. They seek a high school upgrade to qualify for state rural school aid. the county board will review the district lines at its May meeting.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt delivered his first war speech in Chicago urging that grain be barred from liquor production during the war. He argued limiting grain use would conserve essential supplies and support wartime effort.
Fort Worth Texas April 30 The Chadwick Grain Co sold 5000 bushels of No 2 red Texas wheat at 3 15 per bushel to flour mills in San Antonio establishing the highest cash wheat price on record Saturday.
An old advertisement warns that calomel harms the liver and promises Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute. It claims calomel causes cramping nausea and salivation, while Liver Tone supposedly cleanses the liver without sickness.
Washington reports the administration secured passage of the selective conscription bill in the House with a 279 to 98 vote after striking volunteer amendments. The vote upheld the administrative bill as drafted by army experts. Earlier, a 69 to 18 vote rejected a call for 500 000 volunteers. In the Senate, Harding’s amendment allowing Roosevelt to raise four infantry divisions passed 56 to 31 with many Democrats voting yes.
Property holders in school district No. 22 Fickey petition for election to abrogate a 25 cent special tax used to fund building and equipment now paid for. Judge sets June 2, Saturday, as election day.
In Washington on April 26 the house anticipated a vote on the army bill by Friday or Saturday. During the debate Representative Mason of Illinois was hissed after claiming President Wilson would not let Theodore Roosevelt take a division to France for fear the colonel would profit politically.
Past Grand Master H B Stoddard of the Knights Templar is just in re awaiting invitation to England. He is a respected figure in Masonic circles and news notes his current status and potential travel.
An old time advertisement touts Gets It as the age’s corn discovery. It promises rapid action removing corn by loosening the skin, dries instantly, and requires only two seconds to apply. Sold at 2d a bottle by E Lawrence & Co. Chicago and in Bryan, recommended by local merchants.
A rare engraved invitation arrives for May 11 to attend the Great Priory of England and Wales of the Order of the Temple and a banquet afterward. It is sent to eminent American Templar figures including General Stoddard, who has held the highest office in the U S Templars.
Teague Texas April 30 Judge A M Blackmon overruled a defense motion for a new trial for J E and W R Watson convicted of forgery at this term of court.
The Texas senate adopted a concurrent resolution authorizing the state treasurer to invest seven million dollars of unappropriated funds in three percent United States government certificates.
Washington April 27 The war department is taking steps to prevent any suspicion of graft by army officers in disbursing the three billion dollar war fund.
Classified notice lists items offered by M H James in Bryan Texas. Includes sale by owner with brief descriptors suitable for a local classifieds page.
C. B. Franklin and Miss Erma Ray Seale joined in marriage Saturday night at 9 o'clock. The service took place at the residence of Mrs. B. F. Lemon with Rev. J. C. Welch officiating.
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