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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
3
Rome reports England will support Italy's proposed Adriatic settlement resolution. Britain instructed its ambassador in the United States to convey support, according to Tribuna.
Governor Robertson announced that a call for 8000 skilled and unskilled workers to dig coal in Oklahoma mines will be issued within days. The plan follows a state council for defense meeting which endorsed the move.
Judge R I Munroe in the fifty fourth district court granted a permanent injunction restraining the Texas Telephone company of Waco from collecting a 50 cent monthly increase for business and residential service at Mart. Notice of appeal was given by the defendant.
Advertising copy touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for feverish cold and grippe misery. A dose every two hours, up to three doses, supposedly clears nasal congestion relieves headache and sneezing, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
Washington reports a possible Senate deadlock over the peace treaty reservations as administration leaders push a final vote later this week. Debate resumes tomorrow withLa Follette’s motion to strike the labor section and Gore’s referendums proposal amid hopes for reservations action and adjournment by mid November.
H Johnson son of Mr and Mrs W S Johnson serves in the government in Panama Canal Zone. In a letter dated October 21 at Cristobal he describes a six day trip add that Gatun lock work with a 6:30 start and 4 pm return, notes cooler nights and cheaper meals with discounts, and says tropical green year round and some locals prefer here long term.
County Judge J T Maloney and County Engineer Boyett report heavy damage to Pitts Bridge on the Brazos after the recent river rise. About 165 feet of approach washed away, piling carried off, and a cave in requires extending the approach by roughly 300 feet. Repair versus relocation debated as traffic loss looms. bridge has repeatedly failed this year and remains closed while county officials decide the best course.
Chicago reports Ohio voters face two referendums on liquor and three state amendments. A key question is whether ratification of federal prohibition can be placed before voters, potentially influencing national policy if the Supreme Court allows initiative voting. An enforcement act referendum also appears on the ballot.
All children troubled with worms show pale color and stomach upset. Grove's Tasteless Child Tonic given for two to three weeks enriches the blood improves digestion and acts as a general strengthening tonic. Nature will dispel the worms and restore health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
The Daily Eagle delivered in Bryan or at College and Scribner's magazine one year for $9.25. Or Daily Eagle by mail to Brazos county addresses and Scribner's for $7. Cash with order. Scribner's billed as a high class magazine with a regular price of $4. Send as Christmas gift to relatives for year round remembrance.
Bryan and Brazos county commercial association plans a Turkey Day on November 12 to lure buyers to Bryan. Growers bring turkeys for cash prices and contests with $500 in prizes to encourage local poultry sales. The group emphasizes no profit for members, aiming to boost farm income and poultry growth in the region.
Washington report from October shows widespread prosperity with strong demand and high prices. Labor unrest grows amid steel and coal disputes, while crops yield well and building remains steady. exports fall for meats and cotton but breadstuffs rise in volume and value.
Meridian dispatch reports Kemper county circuit court to open under Judge Carroll with sensational cases eyeing trial. Indictments stem from a grand jury probe related to the book Jack Iconoclast by Capt. Guy Jack Scooba.
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic use for cuts burns and wounds claiming first treatment prevents infection and starts healing. BoroZone marketed for both humans and animals as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
An old advertisement proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic destroys malarial germs carried to the blood by the Malaria Mosquito. The bottle price is six cents.
Omsk reports Col. George Emerson of the American railway mission has ordered the withdrawal of the American railway corps from Siberia.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as addressing cold and flu symptoms. It features EW Grove as the signature on the product box and markets a single Bromo Quinine tablet brand.
General Pershing told a joint Senate and housing military committee meeting that a permanent army of 275,000 to 300,000 may suffice, possibly less. He argued the regular force should defend against sudden attack and meet international obligations, supported by a trained citizens’ reserve.
Rev. Dr. Samuel Zane Batten of the American Baptist Publication Society urged Baptist churches across the United States to spurn money from profiteers calling it the meanest form of theft. He warned churches against fellowship with anyone involved in profiteering and insisted the church must declare God’s will on the issue.
Chicago on November 4 two sugar profiteers admitted selling seventeen hundred thirty two pounds of sugar at seventeen and a half cents a pound and then returned a check for 112 dollars claiming the sale was a deplorable mistake before United States Commissioner Mason.
State Treasurer John W. Baker reports October land sales and leases with credits to public schools and permanent funds. Key figures include 145669 to available funds for public schools and open accounts 54536 to the permanent fund and 77010 for public school purchases and first payments. Additional credits cover university rentals deaf and dumb and blind schools open accounts and miscellaneous permanent funds totaling about 21234 and 486 558 1834 196 to various funds and offices.
Lumber manufacturing in Orange Texas has slowed as log supplies dwindle after heavy rains. Miller-Link Lumber plant and its Lemonville Mauriceville sites were idle part of last week. Sabine River water depth remained high.
An old advertisement extols GROVE'S TASTELESS Chill tonic as a blood purifier and iron supplement. It promises increased energy, color to the cheeks, and better appetite, noting quinine and iron in syrup and appealing to families and children for malaria and tonic use.
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