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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
6
The NC-4 seaplane crew, first to fly the trans Atlantic route, received the grand cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword from Portugal. The decoration was presented by the Portuguese foreign minister in Lisbon.
The NC-4 under Commander Read crosses the Atlantic in a seaplane, landing at Lisbon after starting from Newfoundland. The venture proves twenty-six hours of flight time across the ocean, while weather delays at the Azores are cited as the cause of a pause.
Polish Premier Jan Piłsudski arrived in Paris amid relief at reports of possible German attacks on Poland. Officials in Warsaw expressed fear of a renewed invasion as tensions rose between Germany and Poland in the early phase of the conflict.
The readable content is garbled and does not present a clear event, person, place, or date to summarize into a valid news item.
By virtue of a writ of execution in the case Joe Grogs vs Walter Hays and Ida Donley in Brazos County Texas the sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in June 1919 before the court house door in Bryan to satisfy a judgment of 220.90 plus costs and a further sum in favor of Mamie Lipscomb. The property is 82 acres from the James Curtis survey described in deed from Dennis lard to Walter Hays and Ida Donley dated November 1 1910 and recorded in deed record volume 33 page 528. Dated A E Morehead sheriff of Brazos County.
An advertisement promotes HERBINE as an admirable bowel regulator that aids the liver and stomach and restores strength. It is sold by Jenkins' Drag Store and M. H.
In San Francisco experts demonstrate that a voice can be magnified to a roar using vacuum valves in a wireless receiver. A watch tick can be amplified to sound like ocean breakers, with claims of 4 000 000 to 5 000 000 times amplification, and tests show broad audible reach from stadiums to marshes.
Professor George Simpson, long connected with Bryan schools, resigns to accept the principalship at Browneville Texas. He has served seven years in Bryan, five as principal, drawing regret from boards, teachers, and students yet anticipation from educational circles for his new post.
Major Morrin, exideant at College during 1916 17, who served in France as a battalion commander, was promoted to lieutenant colonel just before leaving for America. His shock battalion saw constant fire from August 19 to November 11, moving only seven days. He led infantry with many A and M men from the 10th division under his command, earning praise for fearless leadership. He left College after U S entry, trained officers in camps, then joined the 90th division abroad.
Local advertisement for Purina baby chick feed by Vick Bros offering poultry and farming supplies. Contact listed as phone number 376 with unclear address or additional details.
New York May 28 William C Redfield secretary of commerce told the Purchasing Agents Association that government operation of railroads and telegraph and telephone lines had failed He warned prices are strong and may rise and that the dollar buys less than before He noted wages remain high and argues living costs constrain wage cuts and that the world’s conditions affect American industry.
County returns indicate all four amendments passed. Prohibition vote totals: For 723, Against 569. Suffrage: For 688, Against 598. Land amendment: For 800, Against 454. Inc governor salary: For 675, Against 603.
The item lists multiple precinct totals on prohibition suffrage and related amendments across Bryan Millican Edge Wellborn Kurten Smetana and athege with counts for for and against each measure. Totals per area and overall vote tallies are provided, followed by a stray anecdotal closing remark.
A garbled report mentions vitality issues in spring sowing affecting wheat and barley futures. It notes concern from authorities and potential impacts on harvest quality and timing, with references to growth stages and possible advisories for farmers.
In Bryan word reaches that Mrs. Frank Garrett of Gatesville has been officially notified of the death of her husband Lieutenant Frank Garrett on Sunday May 18 in Siberia at the hands of Bolsheviks. Garrett and Mrs. Garrett are well known in Bryan with Mrs. Garrett formerly Miss Cecile Mistrot. His parents live in Gatesville and he is their only child. Friends in Bryan extend deep sympathy.
Washington May 26 Payments past due and current allotments to families of soldiers and sailors and dependents of civil war veterans will be made tonight by the War Risk Insurance Bureau awaiting formal signing of the urgent deficiency bill by President Wilson. Secretary Glass received authority from Wilson after advice the bill passed. The bill is en route to Paris.
The Korean turmoil exposes Japan’s ruthlessness in Korea, likened to Prussian methods, with critics citing imperialism and denationalization of Koreans. The piece notes Japan’s adoption of German constitutional and military models and warns against stirring anti Japanese sentiment while highlighting historical parallels to German actions in Europe.
A vintage advertisement urges parents to give California Syrup of Figs to feverish, cross, or sluggish children to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It promises gentle relief within hours without griping and notes that counterfeits may be sold locally, advising to check the label for the genuine Hyru p Co product.
A local retailer touts a large stock of cotton goods bought at low prices and urges customers to buy now before further price increases. The ad claims cotton and goods will stay high and promises unmatched bargains as manufacturers push prices up after peace terms.
A broad sale offers ladies silk waists from 2.48 to 3.98, Georgetts and Crepe de Chine in many colors, muslin underskirts, aprons, skirts, silk hose, dresses, laces, vests, towels, beads, parasols, wash skirts, and men and boys apparel. Prices range from 10c to 10 dollars with various discounts on shirts, pants, suits, and outerwear. Also offered are stone water jugs and slop jars.
Local store highlights deep discounts on 1000 yards light figured reed per yard and multiple linen, cotton, gingham, and silk items. Includes women's waists, middy blouses, vests, shirts, skirts, dresses, aprons, caps, and lace with prices from 15c to $4.39, promoting a wide spring selection and heavy value emphasis.
A department store advertises new up to date Oxfords and slippers with prices well below typical values. It lists Infant and children slippers from 85c to 98c, ladies baby dolls from 1.25 to 2.00, and high top lace shoes plus various leather and Vici Kid options priced from about 1.39 to 4.75.
A local ad markets a broad range of footwear including vici kid options at 1.75 and comfort styles for seniors. It promotes men’s and boys’ dress and work shoes, low cut vici kid options, and work shoes priced from 1.69 to 3.98 with various sale figures.
Big line of men’s overalls and work pants with bargains ranging from 0.95 to 2.69 per pair. Includes men’s dress and work shirts, blue chambray and khaki, and boys knee wash pants at various value prices. Also offers palm beach work pants and bleached ribbed drawers in mixed sizes.
A large shipment arrives featuring White Milami Panamas Leghorns and Lace Hats. Trimmed hats range from 1.98 to 4.50 while untrimmed hats start at 25 cents up to 1.98. New wreathes and aged hats offered at 50c 39c 25c and 10c.
A large stock of slippers for ladies missy and children is offered with prices from 75c to 3.50. Ladies white and black vici slippers, patent leather styles and baby dolls are listed. Men boys and women tenis shoes below 1 dollar, and 500 pairs of men's fine dress shoes arriving from 1.65 up to 3.98.
The article details brutal Japanese colonization in Korea, describing forced removals, mass killings, church desecration, and punishments as Koreans resisted. It argues the wartime lesson applies worldwide and condemns Japan’s methods as undoing their power. It also notes republican debates on the Ireland issue and US involvement.
A prominent Illinois representative cites the foreign born population as a justification and asks Congress to appropriate fourteen thousand dollars to cover salaries for a minister, tying his appeal to immigrant voters and local humor.
Purina chowder advertised by Vick Bros with phone 876. Item appears as a brief classified style notice dated 29.
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