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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
5
The Racket Store on the corner West of Main Street proclaims war prices are history and peace prices stay. It claims staple goods are selling briskly, mills raise some textile prices, wages and transportation cost rise, and urges customers to buy now to secure lower prices than later in the season.
A dense advertisement lists dry goods and apparel at cut prices. Yardage: light figured dress fabrics from 12 1/2¢ to 25¢, window shades, ginghams, and laces. Clothing includes ladies waists skirts and percale dresses, with prices from 39¢ to $4.75. Shoes for men women and children feature several budget options. numerous items promote urgent, low prices and wide color choices.
A local department store promotes a large, up to date shoe selection with many styles for children, women, and infants. Prices feature many bargains with low sale prices on oxford and slipper styles, including pattern leather and white options.
A local store advertises a wide range of men s work pants and overalls with prices from 69 to 2.69 dollars. Featured items include 89 cent to 75 cent work pants, 1.98 to 1.25 dollar overalls, 2.69 to 1.98 dress or work pants, 98 to 69 cent work shirts, 2.25 dollar Palm Beach work pants at a sale price of 1.25, boys knee pants at several low prices, and bleached ribbed drawers plus dress shirts on sale from 1.15 down to 0.75.
A large shipment arrives featuring White Milami Panamas Leghorns and Lace Hats trimmed up to date from four fifty to ten eighty eight. Untrimmed hats offered from twenty five cents to one ninety eight. Also fresh line of area wreathes priced from fifty cents thirty nine and below.
In stock items include ladies and men silk parasols at 98c, patent heel slip pers, Oxfords, slippers, and baby dolls in several colors and prices from 1.25 to 4.50. Also dressy men shoes, work shoes, tennis shoes, and white dresses, skirts, and aprons. A large line of fabrics, ribbons, towels, and housewares with marked low prices.
Wrinkled with age and bent with toil Mrs Sophie Jones a full blooded Indian patriot of Bokehito Oklahoma has subscribed generously to Liberty loans. Her son Sam made the supreme sacrifice in the war and she now buys Victory Liberty notes in double her prior total with other Bokehito patriots Hiram and Bob Impson also subscribing.
Hiram and Both returned from overseas service after both serving extended time on the battle front and enduring gas exposures. Hiram made five attempts to enter service and declined a home service commission to sail as a private. Both are Liberty Bond subscribers.
Austin May 8 By unanimous vote the Texas house passed the McNealus vote bill to grant soldiers sailors and marines the vote without poll tax. Att orney General Cureton said the measure fits constitutional limits and will be signed by Governor Hobby when presented. The bill was amended restoring mandamus jurisdiction to the supreme court, a change that could send the bill to conference.
Washington May 5 Experts of the bureau of mines analyze the bombs used in attempted May day outrages and say the gelatine dynamite was American manufactured They expect the explosive to be identified from the chemical formula and the perpetrators traced in this way
The Brazos county colored farmers meeting scheduled for May 17 has been extended to Saturday May 31 at the courthouse in Bryan. E L Blackshear and J H Ford will address the gathering, expected to draw every colored citizen of the county. The session begins at 2 30 p m.
An ad touts Herbine as an admirable regulator to aid bowel movement and improve liver and stomach function. It claims to restore strength and buoyancy and lists Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James as sellers.
In Cleveland on May Day riots two hundred prisoners, including C. E. Ruthenberg, were to be arraigned after clashes at Public Square. Soldiers and police clashed with socialists over red flags and uniforms, shots fired, and mounted units deployed to break the mob.
Paris authorities report two hundred fifty policemen injured in the May Day disturbances. One spectator died after being struck by a revolver shot during the clashes.
Berlin report notes May 1 observance of the workers holiday leading to near total shutdowns of factories, shops, and restaurants except for small owner run enterprises. The city saw limited communications and widespread closures.
In Madrid on May 1 police and demonstrators clashed during the May Day protest. Twenty nine police and several crowd members were wounded. Striking telephone operators returned to work and those arrested were released.
In Paris on May 2 socialists and union leaders denounce yesterday's disorders. The general labor federation issued a protest while a committee met to decide steps. Deputy Marcel Cachin in Humanite calls the day a magnificent display of labor power and discipline, marred only by police brutality and ferocity.
New York May 2 The rigid discipline of the American expeditionary force in France relaxed during the formation of the American Legion. Generals forgot their stars and sergeants greeted majors with affection. A brigadier general and a corporal clashed, then at mess time the corporal saluted as the brigadier approached the street command, showing notable American adaptability.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People released a report showing 3224 lynching victims in thirty years. Georgia leads with 386 victims, Texas follows with 335, the South bears 2834, North 219, West 156, and Alaska plus other localities 15.
Agricultural experts from many regions attend a Washington conference called by Secretary Houston to discuss plans to improve farm life problems and the role of the department of agriculture in aiding national, state, and local efforts.
Irregular bowel movements lead to chronic constipation and a constipated habit fills the system with impurities. Herbine is a great bowel regulator. It purifies the system, vitalizes the blood and puts the digestive organs in fine vigorous condition. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
German delegates at Paris declare they will sign the peace treaty but refuse to pay an indemnity. They distinguish reparation from indemnity, viewing the latter as punitive damages and hint Germany will judge what damages to pay.
A large audience at A and M college witnessed the unveiling of a Sul Ross statue honoring the late governor and college president. The ceremony featured remarks by Judge Norman G. Kittrell and Pompeo Coppini, with floral offerings and a flag presentation by Betsy Ross, granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frankie Ross.
New York May 5 One thousand men the first contingent of the fifty thousand troops volunteering to relieve an equal number of dough boys with the American army of occupation in Germany will sail for Europe tomorrow, according to authorities at Hoboken.
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds and recommend the antiseptic BoroZone for both man and beast. The product claims to prevent infection and aid immediate healing and is sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James for emergency readiness.
Versailles May 7 report that Allied terms for peace with Germany cap military power. Germany loses fleet and reduces army to 100000. forts east of Rhine razed. war material production restricted. occupation continues until reparations are paid. Navy limited. no submarines. access to Kiel canal. vast indemnities and economic controls imposed. Germany accepts responsibility and pays damages. Alsace Lorraine returns to France. Saar Basin and Danzig internationalized. borders shifted with Belgium Denmark and Poland. independence recognized for Austria Czech Slovakia and Poland.
At a plenary session the peace terms were to be presented to twenty two nations instead of thirteen. A clause to arraign Former Emperor William for a supreme offense against international morality and treaty sanctity was attached to the treaty with trial by a tribunal of the five great nations.
Paris reports an agreement among France the United States and Great Britain granting supplementary guarantees for France and for the peace treaty. Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George and President Wilson met to draft the final form. The Echo de Paris says the pact will not be secret.
Paris dispatch notes a possible maximum delay of one month before signing the peace treaty. Mrs Wilson, wife of the American president, is said to be present when the terms are handed to the Germans, per the Intelligentsia report.
Vittorio Orlando Italian premier and Baron Sonnino foreign minister arrived in Paris from Rome today in a diplomatic visit signaling renewed Italian engagement with France and European talks.
Paris reports Premier Orlando proposes Italy administer Fiume as a League of Nations mandate until 1923 with a plan to revert sovereignty to Italy thereafter. The proposal aims to restart participation in peace talks and settle Fiume’s status under international oversight.
Paris dispatch reports Italian Premier Or lando arriving at the Paris White House as the council of four reconvenes and resumes its session. The event marks a continuation of postwar diplomacy with major powers in attendance.
Paris report states Germany will also agree to try the former Kaiser at an international high court for the supreme offense against international law, with details pending. The development comes as efforts continue to establish legal accountability for wartime actions.
The text notes international morality and German nationals accused of wartime crimes. Holland is to be asked to extradite the former German emperor for delivery for trial.
Upshur Vincent notes that an upcoming May 24 vote on the Hobby land amendment faces opposition from shyster lawyers usurious money-lenders and close-fisted bankers. He argues these groups fear loss of leverage over foreclosures and farm purchases as the state aids actual farm settlers to own homes.
Three American soldiers were killed and eight seriously injured when an American armored transport was struck by a railroad train at a crossing near Laferte, Stauvmilles southeast of here today.
The ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a strong, penetrating treatment for neuralgia of the face, shoulder, hands, or feet. It claims rubbing in at the pain site restores normal condition and lists Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James as sellers.
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