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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
3
The Welfare club of Tabor held a Friday night gathering at a high school with 300 to 500 attendees. A varied program featured recitations and songs including a story by Mas Morris McKnight. Box supper raised 70.30 for district schools, highlighting County Agent C. L. Benson’s community welfare initiative.
Caldwell Texas Oct 26 in Burleson county the anti prohibitionists won by 177 votes with 1127 in favor of prohibition and 3304 against prohibition complete returns show the anti side carried the election
An ad fragment notes G. D. Tucker sells various kinds of feed at lower prices and mentions a skin itch remedy Use Zensal for itching eczema sold by Smith Drug Company.
The Texas internal revenue department mails instructions and return blanks to businesses affected by the war revenue tax. Manufacturers, producers, or importers on October 4 face 2 to 5 percent excise taxes of selling price, with wholesalers and jobbers paying half that rate. Dealers with mixed roles must report full stock and sworn returns. Thousands of business men are affected.
Saturday’s Daily Eagle reports a marriage license issued to Hugh J. Smoot and Mrs Mittie J. Mitchell.
A 19th century advertisement claims catarrh cures through constitutional treatment and blood action. Hall's Catarrh Medicine promises to cure all stages and offers a $100 reward for any failure to cure, with testimonials available from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 76 cents.
In Austin on October 29 state agriculture commissioner Fred W. Davis promotes rabbit meat as poultry substitute. A large frozen rabbit plant will be built at Waco by leading local businessmen aiming to dress and freeze over a million rabbits for export to allied foreign governments. The firm promises the highest market price for rabbits.
County Agent C. L. Benson reports a likely second war horse inspection in Bryan. The El Reno quartermaster’s department directed the request to Captain Stanley Koch who will contact Benson. Preliminary lists show 150 to 200 horses, with potential to secure 500 if proper notice is given.
Brazos county sends 70 colored troops from Bryan and Brazos to Camp Travis San Antonio for front line training. About 146 accepted colored troops were called. crowds gathered as officers briefed them on meals, quarters, and conduct. Local leaders and clergy urged courage, duty, and Christian steadfastness before departure.
A local ad lists white bed spreads at $1.98 to $1.10 and children's winter garments. It promotes ladies skirts petticoats and blouses at deep discounts, with gingham and dress goods priced from 25c to 20c per yard, plus boys dress suits up to $7.50 and down to $1.50.
Feature notices a sale on settees priced at 690, 65c, 60c and 50c with items labeled including Hemstich and Hand products and references to menswear youth and boys' furnishings in a period style advertisement.
Allen Smith, prominent poultry dealer, reports ample supplies of chickens and turkeys for the season with prices rising. Eggs available, turkey season starts November 15, and a new Navasota dressing plant will aid distribution.
Inch of snow fell overnight in Dalhart Texas. The temperature swung from seventy degrees to eleven by morning, with near whiteout conditions reported in the region.
Judge W C Davis addresses a crowd before Black troops depart for Camp Travis. He praises progress of the race, notes Roosevelt's wartime service, and asserts unity in defending liberty. Children sing patriotic songs as lunches are served and troops leave for Texas.
Robertson County Texas voted dry by 655 in the local option election. Prohibition carried 1412 to 764 with Hearne losing six saloons Mumford closing two and Benchley shutting one. Other towns had long been dry. Hearne held a Wednesday parade with 169 automobiles.
Sergeant John Hanway of Missouri visits home after briefing friends on Army life at Camp Travis. He notes strong meals and discipline, says training covers basic duties from washing to leading men, and plans aviation corps exam then Fort Sill. He expects fellow soldiers to move to the coast early next year.
County Agent C. L. Benson and Mr. H. L. McKnight reported two welfare meetings Saturday night. Harvey and Steep Hollow hosted large crowds with fine programs. The events are fostering closer relations and cooperation among rural residents.
In Tabor on October 29 Jack Frost killed most remaining dreuth damaged plants. Farmers dig potatoes with good yields despite dry weather. Will Pres nal returns to business from training camp. Esteen Harrison leaves Camp Travis due to sister Mat Glover's death, buried at Alexander. Community welfare club to a box supper to aid schools. Ladies urged to bring boxes and men to bring money.
A contract between Bryan volunteer fire department and a carnival company is signed to show in the near future. The firemen will receive fifteen percent of gross receipts. The city will provide free lights and waive license fees to aid the treasury.
The Old Reliable Brazos Chill Tonic advertised as the antidote for malaria and fevers. Sold in bottles at Emmel's Drug Store, urging customers to ask for the genuine product.
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