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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
5
Washington May 28 work intensifies as supporters and opponents clash on repealing the daylight saving act. Agricultural district reps push to frame the repeal within the agricultural appropriation bill, opposing manufacturing centers. Other local notes cover weddings, church events, and Millican school calendar with graduations and speeches scheduled.
A New York May 27 report notes Mexican trade excursionists view banking as unsound and transport strained while oil fields in Tampico show unsettled conditions. Most favor closer social ties and cautious foreign investment with expectations of stabilization within one to two years, amid shifting Mexican and US sentiment.
The allied council on food supply reports eight ships laden with pork products and flour at Helsingfors Hango Danzig and other Baltic ports. They could reach Petrograd in seven days but await orders from the allied powers as the Russia situation unfolds.
Secretary Daniels testified before the House Naval Affairs Committee to press the department’s needs for the next fiscal year. He reiterated the program and budget requirements to support the fleet, armaments, and training.
Provost Marshal General Crowder commends the Selective Service boards for their loyal, unselfish service as the organization is dissolved effective March 31 1919. He notes their role in demobilizing the army and praises the boards for fostering democracy and altruism through cooperative effort.
Endeavorers of Texas celebrate a one and one third railroad fare to the San Antonio convention. Rules require a ticket receipt, return ticket validation, a June 9 to 17 window, and San Antonio approval note. Includes exception for Pullman fare. Borozone antiseptic advertised for wounds with Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James selling.
Vick Bros advertise Purina chowder with a quirky claim and provide a contact phone number 376 829 for orders or inquiries.
The death of Mrs. Della Lawrence Parker occurred Monday May 26 1919 at 12 15 p m in Battle Creek Michigan after illness. A Bryan native born May 25 1869 she was devoted wife mother and church member known for charity and hospitality. Survived by four children and three brothers the funeral is set for Thursday May 29 at St Andrews Episcopal Church with interment in the Parker family lot in Bryan.
Eagle Pass May 26 Texas will cooperate with the Mexican government to curb border disorders especially arms smuggling across the line. The first Texas cavalry will be used as a border guard following a conference between Adjutant General Harley and Governor Mirales.
Champion heavyweight boxer Jess Willard leaves Los Angeles for Toledo Ohio today amid travel preparations and sports headlines.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as iron and quinine in syrup. It claims pleasant taste even children like and notes a strengthening invigorating effect with a price of 60 cents.
Memorial Day services at Steep Hollow originally set for May 30 are moved to Sunday June 8. The day will also serve as a reunion for former residents with dinner at the church and invitations to all including soldiers and veterans in uniform. The program honors five local fallen service members with songs readings prayers and speeches by local figures.
A mass meeting for Brazos County colored residents in Bryan is to organize a county welfare council and establish neighborhood councils. County Demonstration Agent L A Nash will MC, with speakers E L Blackshear and J H Ford outlining council goals and extension work benefits for African American communities.
The May 1919 term jurors for the third week begin Monday May 26. A long list of jurors including R. W. Baker Walter Armstrong C. H. Andrews R. N. Ballen Ed Shhramm S. B. Huckaby W. M. Ger ner C. S. Gainer R. A. Harrison and others are expected to be present. Excuses must be made directly to the court.
The district court jury panel for the fourth week of the May term is ordered to report at the Bryan courthouse Monday morning, June 2, at 9 o'clock. Names include J. F. Barker, C. C. Dulaney, George Orr, Zak Antone, J. W. Nash Jr, B. L. Foster, Joe Johnson, W. R Higgs, G. N. Lightsey, W. McCoghren, Joe Noto, W. E. Cloud, L. B. Wilson, J. P. B. Graham, Joe Kopecky, A. G. Neeley, M. L. Parker, J. J. Jones, M. C. Elliott, A. K. Brown, J. W. Thompson, S. S. Clay, E. G. Cilliland, R. H. Berry, H. B. Seale, J. T. Dyess, T. B. Robinson, J. A. Rychlik, A. Cor, Wm. Bell, John Pickey, J. W. are J. W., W. N. Barron, Tom Malley, and J. T. Cash.
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The Bryan Commercial club moves to obtain a sweet potato curing plant and a meat curing plant. A June trade bulletin will be mailed monthly to Bryan territory through August. A strong committee will meet a Bedias delegation to plan a east west road from Huntsville to Austin. Secretary Eberstadt reports on turkey day prospects and road talks in multiple communities.
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