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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
2
The notice lists subscription options at $1.50 yearly and 75 cents for six months, with a thrice-monthly Thursday publication. It also shows daily mail rates of $1.75 for three months, $2.50 for six months, and $4.00 for one year, plus obituaries and cards of thanks at five cents per line.
In a vigorous Boston speech Attorney General Palmer calls to stop the vicious circle of higher wages and higher prices. He urges concrete government action including arrests prosecutions and stiff sentences under new laws to curb profiteering and protect consumers.
The Red Cross, praised as earths greatest mother, conducts a nationwide drive to enlist millions this week. By Armistice Day 20,000,000 Americans are expected to join, reinforcing an organization active in mercy across the land and touching rich and poor alike.
The Red Cross sails from villages to the front lines aiding soldiers and later rebuilding Europe feeding the hungry and clothing the poor. Its work reaches refugees and disaster zones across continents appealing for new members as merchants in Bryan cut profits to stretch dollars during shortages and unload surplus goods.
The process of elimination left the field down to two on Friday and Saturday as contenders. The dispute will be settled on Turkey Day when the Farmers meet Texas at Bryan.
At the Texas State Teachers’ Association annual meeting in Houston on Thanksgiving day, education will be the chief topic. It is expected about 5,000 teachers will attend the event.
The article describes a Brazos County Turkey Day event the day after Armistice Day inviting raisers to bring turkeys to Bryan for cash and shelf stock prizes. Awards honor the most turkeys from outside Brazos County, the most within Brazos, the longest distance, and the largest pairs. a large family registration is also prizeworthy. An auction sale of 10 bulls and 20 heifers by the Brazos Shorthorn Breeders Association follows in the afternoon.
The piece argues the nation is legally dry due to wartime acts and a looming constitutional change, but stresses prohibition hinges on enforcement. It warns that moonshine and bootlegging keep prohibition weak, implying only strict enforcement will make the law effective.
The author argues that a dry country with ineffective enforcement fails. Illicit liquor persists, and consumers know what they drink unlike dangerous substitutes. A return to local option and repealing recent laws are preferred to false prohibition, as law without enforcement harms more than it helps.
Many churchgoers and ex-churchgoers approve that the proposition to revise the Episcopal hymnal was voted down in Des Moines. The piece argues the old hymnody carries strong religious feel and questions the value of minor changes that divert focus from broader aims.
Decca Lamar West, chairman of publicity for the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs, urges women to support House Joint Resolution 138 to fund a state highway system and to pay poll tax as civic duty. She notes education gains depend on poll tax enforcement and calls for federation solidarity with the Pioneer Club Women and the Texas league in promoting compulsory schooling and road funding.
The article traces how active workers refined organization through district divisions and biennial elections to save time and improve leadership selection. It emphasizes announcing candidates in advance, the role of district presidents, and the interest of veteran members in new delegates, ending with a call to send delegates’ names to Mrs. A. F. Graham in Port Arthur Texas.
A large concrete road building machine arrived in Navasota for the King of Trails project in Brazos county. The first mile and six tenths from the Navasota river bridge north will be concrete. County officials secured state highway commission support to begin work after underestimating costs and funds. The good road amendment on next Tuesday would authorize state funds to aid counties unable to build needed highways.
More than 1,000 people attended Sunday schools in Bryan last Sunday as part of a five church drive to boost attendance. Leaders aim for 1,500 but bad weather stopped progress. plans to continue the drive through Christmas were set by the Sunday school association.
Miss Ruby Isbell of Iola and W F Hall of Houston united in marriage on October 29 with Rev J M Bullock officiating. The bride is daughter of Geo F Isbell and Mrs Isbell of Iola. The couple will reside in Richmond Texas. Local visitors included Cy Koontz and Mrs L S Williams. Walter Armitrong and others were noted in Bryan.
Neuralgia of the face shoulder hands or feet demands a strong remedy Ballard's Snow Liniment is advertised as penetrating through flesh Rubbed into the painful area it relieves suffering and restores normal condition Sold at Jenkins' Drug Store and M H James.
The Brazos County Red Cross chapter announces its annual roll call for membership with strong patriotic response across the county. Bryan and College Station join in enthusiastic support as the third roll call progresses, marking a week of celebration tied to the armistice victory.
Population of shoe items including children's sizes five to eight priced around 1.25 to 1.85 and ladies work shoes in gun metal and vici kid at 2.75. Boys work or school shoes listed with multiple price points and men’s tennis oxfords with black or white bottoms also shown.
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