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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
2
Mrs. Chas Gaston of Ringgold Georgia writes that Thedford s Black Draught was a trusted family remedy since childhood. She recalls using it for headaches from constipation and spring ailments to restore liver function and avoid doctor bills. The wooden note urges readers to try the original vegetable remedy.
Joe B. Reed, Clerk, calls on Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle members to submit certificates and sign option cards without delay. He notes the insurance remains secure under the American Experience Table Mortality and warns that rates may rise under certain policies.
Milady’s latest style craze features hand painted hosiery and parasols by Jack Browne in Houston. The artist, back from France, paints butterflies, flowers, and portraits on fabrics at Levy Brothers window for three days, promising colors that won’t run or fade after washing. Prices vary by design, with baby garments also offered at higher costs to support artisans.
A dispatch from New York on April 28 reports federal indictments against Armour and Co and Wilson and Co for profiteering in meats. The note hints at a new oil field in Brazor County and spudding at Mooring Well No 1 with claims of withheld facts and growing public interest. Roger Q. Astin and John return from the field to reveal more information.
The Brazos County Democratic Convention endorsed Wilson administration and national amendments. Delegates were chosen for the San Francisco and Dallas conventions, with committees on resolutions and delegates named, plus endorsements for state party leadership.
Mount Pleasant Texas May 6 Mrs Jonathan Russell who was accidentally injured during a disturbance at the precinct convention Saturday is improving and physicians say her chances for recovery are good She was struck by a heavy spittoon in the political fight between Bailey and anti Bailey adherents No arrests have been made.
One hundred fifty Texas farm boys will visit Des Moines for Meredith hosted events and travel to Washington. The trip includes tours of the White House Mount Vernon the Smithsonian and Niagara Falls with a Canadian farming tour. Three banks donate 3800 each totaling 900 for Brazos County youths. Walton P eet says it will be the greatest educational trip for Texas farm youths.
Administration officials close to President Wilson expect a veto if Congress passes the Knox peace resolution. They say the president will adhere to his summer stance against any form of a separate peace.
Admiral Benson told the Senate Naval Committee that he warned Rear Admiral Sims in 1917 not to be swayed by friendship with Britain. He said he could not recall all interview details and that a witness claimed an injustice arose from Sims's statements.
The Eagle notes a supper and social at Tambor High School tomorrow night to raise proceeds for a local cause. Event details are limited in the readable text.
Local text fragment notes a purchase or offer in Bryan with unclear details. Open questions about buyer and item remain unresolved.
In El Paso on May 1 anti-Carranza circles claimed Col. Augustin Mora the Juarez Garrison commander crossed the international line shortly after midnight and is fleeing Juarez amid anticipated revolt in the city.
Ignacio Pesqueira chief justice of Mexico’s supreme court was arrested by U S officers as he stepped from a train in Douglas Arizona. A woman believed brought from Mexico with him was detained. The arrest reportedly concerns bringing the woman into the United States.
London reports fourteen ships lost at sea as Russian Burgesse fleeing south from Russia to Asia Minor perish in the voyage. The fragment notes a diplomatic or naval movement with multiple vessels believed to have foundered, signaling a perilous escape and significant loss at sea.
Mr Roger Q Astin reported from the Brazos Bottom that Mooring Well No 1, sixteen miles northwest of Bryan, is down 86 feet with 20 inch casing on solid foundation. A 16 inch drill is entering rock, marking the start of real drilling. Director Ewing is noted as progress, and nearby land leases have changed hands at higher prices amid continuous operations.
In Waco Texas on May 1 fresh corn on the cob sold at the Third Street Market for one dollar per dozen. J F Stamp said the ears came from the Rio Grande valley and more are expected by Saturday. The high price is seen as temporary while supply builds.
Arlington May 1 1920 George P Lillard sold his grand champion Duroc Jersey Reece's Pathfinder for 13500 to B F Quicksall Sylvan Duroe Farm Woodville Tyler Co He refused 15000 for immediate delivery and held until June 1 The sale was arranged through Fort Worth livestock broker Tom Frazier Quicksall toured the North and praised Reece's Pathfinder as unmatched by any other animal of similar breed
Doughboys back from the Rhine in Chicago report high restaurant prices, with a grape fruit at 25 cents or 50 cents per fruit, a club sandwich at 60 to 70 cents, and coffee at 15 to 30 cents. Justice Department sleuths collect menus to pursue profiteering prosecutions and compare with South Water Street prices for potential exposures.
Washington reports relief in government circles as rebels seize Juarez without a fight. Federals may defect to avert further losses. In Juarez a bloodless revolt led to the capitulation of General Uribelago and Yaqui forces at Casas Grandes, giving Sonora to the revolutionists and securing Chihuahua for an advance toward Torreon and Mexico City.
May 4 report from General Elias Calles, military commander of the northwest, notes a general strike by Mexican labor as a potential weapon of the revolutionists against Carranza. Labor organizations are active nationwide for a liberal constitutionalist government.
Brazos County precinct Democratic conventions in Bryan unanimously endorsed Woodrow Wilson at 2 pm. Judge J. T. Maloney served as chairman with Mrs. W. S. Howell secretary and Oak McKenzie assistant secretary. Lee J. Rountree chaired the resolution committee at the courthouse. Other precinct reports show strong support for the Democratic national administration and Gov. W. P. Hobby was endorsed for delegate at large to San Francisco. Full proceedings will appear in the Eagle Monday.
At the College convention Mrs. W. A. Breyles W. E. Gandy Victor Boriskie and Maj. Ike Ashburn were elected delegates to the county convention. A resolution was unanimously adopted endorsing the national administration.
In Young County Texas the Arnold No 1 well, drilled by the Texas Company, reportedly reaches 4700 feet making it the deepest producing oil well in the state and possibly the United States. The railroad commission log confirms the 4700 foot production.
A Brazos County farmer urged that money and food be kept for domestic needs, protesting aid to Germany France Austria and Russia. He claimed about 500 million dollars recently went abroad and warned a May Day strike could starve Europe, hindering local farm labor and crop production.
Special to the Eagle reports the Federal Board for Vocational Education has placed 1025 disabled Bryan men in institutions. W. F. Doughty, district officer, covers Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas. Names include John M. Cutitte Bryan Rec Sta Arlington Manuel M. Noon Ree Sta Stephen H Spruger Bryan and Texas A M College.
Washington May 4 The operation of the telegraph and telephone companies during the war cost the government fourteen million dollars Postmaster General Burleson informed Congress while seeking an immediate appropriation to liquidate the federal wire administration affairs.
New Bedford Mass May 4 gates of all cotton mills opened today and partial operations ran in each. A real slogan line appears as Buy It In Bryan in the copy.
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