Bryan Weekly Eagle Classified Rates Notice
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists postal details and mailing rates issued April 28, 1911. It shows second class matter under federal act and provides subscription prices: three months 1.75 dollars, six months 3.00 dollars, one year 4.00 dollars. Weekly Eagle rate 1.25 dollars per year, six months 0.75 dollars. Published Thursdays and affiliated with Associated Press and foreign advertising services.
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Thine, Texas
Congress
Our Quitless President in Paris Defended by State Press
A Hamilton Herald column argues President Wilson deserves praise for remaining at Brest and guiding postwar peace. It cites his role in forming a league of nations, rebuilding Europe, and keeping Germany solvent, while House critics at home loom large and press attacks. The State Press responds by blasting Wilson’s American detractors and defending his leadership.
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Boynton
Hamilton Herald
Wilson
Paris
Gal-Dal
Orlando
Italy
Woodrow Wilson
George Washington
Brest
Europe
United States
Germany
Earth
Washington
Russia
A Dead Game Sport in Moral Controversy
A reflective column urges Christians to base beliefs on love rather than enforcing private treatments or strict codes. It condemns meddling in neighbors lives and warns against laws enforcing one person’s car or lifestyle choices, highlighting tolerance over rigid doctrine.
Funeral of Riley Grannan Shocks Rawhide Camp
A Rawhide Nevada funeral for Riley Grannan, famed race track plunger and saloon keeper, closed all saloons. Herman W. Knickerbocker, a former preacher turned mine operator, delivered a blunt sermon praising Grannan as a “dead game sport” and urging practical charity, employment, and continued prosperity. The service, held in a saloon, ended with the coffin carried by express wagon to a railroad for burial in Kentucky.
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Tsere
Rawhide
Nevada
Riley Grannan
Grannan
Rawhide Avenue
Herman W. Knickerbocker
Golcfield
Cobb
Kentucky
Knickerbocker
Economy Versus Parsimony in Changing Times
The piece argues for practicality and national duty amid global shifts. It frames an ongoing adjustment, purification of thoughts and deeds, and notes the worst aspects of civilization surfacing as society reforms.
Construction Builds Wealth for Nation and Individual
The article argues wages reflect wealth created, not a mortgage on future gains, and that construction boosts personal and national assets. It asserts the United States leads in wealth, every home and road adds to the reserve fund, and a broad building campaign strengthens the economy and personal wealth.
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United States
Build a Home Now to Boost Economy and Readjustment
The message urges readers to invest in building a home as a driver of national readjustment after war. Home construction creates demand for stone, bricks, lumber, hardware, and concrete, circulating money and absorbing labor. Building a residence supports personal prosperity and aids the country during the shift from war to peace.
Intrinsically Honest Test Proves All Americans Trustworthy
Charles M Schwab returns from Europe and loans 154 soldiers one dollar each aboard a transport carrying returning Black soldiers. Within two weeks 13 soldiers repay the loan. A New Yorker misplaces 12 pocketbooks and mails nine back with full contents. The tests claim intrinsic American honesty across races.
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Charles M. Schwab
Europe
Mr. Schwab
Demonstration crop of wheat and oats shown north of Bryan
Chas N Simpson urges all in agriculture to visit Pete Scott's farm four miles north of Bryan on the Wheelock road to see a wheat and oats demonstration. He claims southland soils can produce these food crops with proper cultural methods, ensuring good results even in long summers if the right practices are used.
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Chas. N. Simpson
Pete Scott
Bryan
Wheelock Road
Mr. Simpson
Southland
Hines Proposes Consolidation and Government Guarantee for Railroads
Walker D. Hines in Galveston calls for compulsory consolidation of U S railroads into a few large competitive systems with strong governance. He seeks government guarantees on returns, a capped profit share, and government representation on boards to align public and railroad interests.
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Walker D. Hines
Galveston
Texas Governor Salary Amendment Vote Preview
The article urges Texas voters to approve a constitutional amendment to pay the governor a $10,000 salary. It notes some will oppose, arguing $4,000 suffices, but argues sensible men will support raising the governor’s pay despite tax concerns.
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Texas
Chesterton mock debates on American liquor laws
The speaker defends Mr. G. K. Chesterton against anti prohibition critiques while noting his English perspective on American liquor policy. The piece argues reciprocal respect for national debates and cautions against one sided meddling in abroad issues.
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United States
G. K. Chesternon
England
Chesterton
Industry Measured by Quiet Work Not by Loud Noise
The saying notes industry is shown by steady effort rather than fuss over simple tasks. It contrasts workers who loudly complain with those who perform even a small job with calm demeanor and diligence.
Foreign ownership fuels opposition to whiskey and beer trade
The public resists the whiskey and beer business citing foreign control, especially by Germans, as the core source of discontent. The remark frames economic concerns around nationality influencing local commerce.
Woman Marries Man to Reform Him Cited as Major Gamble
A remark framed as a life lesson asserts that marriage to reform a husband is a bold gamble for a woman. The statement highlights traditional views on changing a partner and the risks involved in matrimony.
Free speech and essential democracy principles endure
Editors warn that thinking rights must not be defined by support or opposition to Germany. They urge study of fundamental constitutional principles beyond mere legal forms, arguing free discussion and honest criticism remain vital for stable democracy amid wartime pressures.
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Germany
Empires crumble under slow sociology and rushed peace
The text argues that civilizations fracture gradually due to sociology and political economy. It warns that the world seeks instant peace and progress, curbing open discussion and opposing views. It notes the urge for reliable information and the Anglo-Saxon emphasis on liberty of conscience and speech in shaping the United States.
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United States
Decrease in Texas Arrests Across Eight Cities
Data released shows a drop of 30 335 in arrests for all crimes in eight principal Texas cities during the first year of the prohibitory zone law ending April 15 1919 compared with the previous year. The report highlights the statewide effect of the new policy in reducing law enforcement cases.
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Austin
Texas
Moorewood horse to debut at farm near Tabor
A handsome thoroughbred named Moorewood by Blondwood with Ducolien and Hambletonian in the lineage is touted for the spring season. The colt will be trained at the farm one mile west of Tabor on the Bryan and Wheelock road for racing prospects.
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Moorewood
Blondwood
Dorema D
Ducolien
Hambletonian
Tabor
Bryan and Wheelock Road
Eight Cities Total Arrests Rise in 1918 Prohibition Era
Figures from eight cities show total arrests 90 510 for period ending April 15 1918 with 14 128 drunkenness arrests. For year ending last April 15 zone law restricting alcohol near military or shipbuilding sites produced 60 175 total arrests with 3 337 intoxication cases. Houston alone reported higher overall arrests, not specific to drunkenness.
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Houston
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promoted for Malaria Fight
Advertises GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a tasteless quinine and iron remedy. Claims to drive out malaria and build up the system. Priced at 60 cents.
Russia and Roumania War Declared After Ultimatum
A Moscow wireless dispatch reports war exists between Russia and Roumania after Roumania ignored the ultimatum to evacuate Besarabia. Bolshevik troops crossed the Dniester in the Tiraspol area, defeating Romanian forces and taking Tchegrutchi and Bender.
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London
Roumania
Bessarabia
Russia
Moscow
Dniester
Thraspol
Tchegrutchi
Bender
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic use for wounds
Surgeons warn the first treatment for cuts burns and bruises is crucial. An efficient antiseptic applied quickly prevents infection and begins healing at once. Borozone is promoted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent available from Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James for emergencies.
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Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
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