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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1918

Page

4

Armistice Will Not Affect College Days Says Bizzell

President Bizzell states the college will keep its present organization and policy. He notes no education committee instructions to modify college work and cautions students to stay at work as plans for postwar changes unfold. He adds that SA T C sections may shift but core programs should continue this year.

Bizzell Committee On Education and Special Training War Department Europe Army

Calotabs Claim Quick Cure for Colds and Grippe

Advertised Calotabs are billed as a single nightly tab to break up a cold or grippe with no salts or nausea. One tab washed down before bed supposedly dissolves the illness by morning, leaving the system refreshed. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee if not delighted.

Notice of Guardianship Letters for Loftin Minors

The State of Texas notices that Eva B. Loftin filed for guardianship of estate and persons of Frank F E Loftin and Cecil N Loftin minors in Brazos County Court. The hearing is set for the term beginning the third Monday in January 1919 at Bryan Court House.

Frank FE Cecil N. Loftin Eva B. Loftin Brazos County Cecil L. Loftin Bryan Texas A. D H. C. Ferguson

Memorial Services Held At Waco For Major Wright

A memorial service was held at the First Baptist church in Waco Texas for Major B Fisk Wright of Waco who was killed in action on October 8 Addresses were given by the church pastor Rev J M Dawson and Baylor University president Dr B P Brooks A gold star was added to the service flag in tribute to Major Wright

Waco Texas First Baptist Church B. Fisk. Wright J. M. Dawson P. Brooks Baylor University Majo Wright

Buckner Orphans Aid Visit Seeks Clothing Donations

Rev J J Pipkin from the Panhandle Buckner Orphans home visits Goodnight and requests clothes and shoes for his department’s orphans. Those who wish to help may phone Mr. Pipkin at 346. the Pipkins may relocate to Goodnight soon.

J. J. Pipkin Panhandle Buckner Orphans’ Home Goodnight Mr. Pipkin

Laxative Ad Promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN Bottle

An advertisement touts a 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a pleasant liquid laxative. The Paris Medicine Co. markets it alongside Laxative Brome Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.

Paris Medicine Co Grove

Call for a fifth Liberty Loan to back the government

A Bryan reader urges continued support beyond the fourth Liberty Loan, arguing that postwar liabilities and deferred costs will require another bond issue. The writer cites rising Federal Reserve discounts and wartime securities, calling for preparation and economy to back the government with a fifth loan.

Bryan Texas Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Destroys Malaria Germs

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as destroying malarial germs carried to the blood by malaria mosquitoes. The product is priced at 60 cents.

Price

Death of Senator A. R. McCollum noted in Texas

The death of Senator A. R. McCollum of Waco is mourned as a loss to Texas. The Houston Post lauds his forty years as a prominent figure in journalism and a patient, gentle leader in politics. He aided youth, offered sound counsel, and earned wide respect among newspapermen and peers.

A. R. McCollum Waco McCollum Houston Post Texas Senator McCollum

Texas soldiers in Dallas miss vote during 24 hour leave

A Dallas correspondent reports that Texas soldiers stationed near Dallas received 24 hour leave for the November election but did not vote. Officials say poll tax provisions and military status complicate suffrage while many troops stayed in or near the city and cast ballots at places of amusement.

Dallas Texas United States

Purifying Tonic Boosts Blood vitality and energy

A medicinal tonic promises to restore vitality by purifying and enriching the blood. It highlights strengthening and invigorating effects with a price of 60c.

Montenegrin Insurrection Reported in Paris

The Temps reports a general insurrection has broken out in Montenegro as Austrian occupation forces withdraw. The conflict may reflect Montenegrin factions vying for control while the government, in France since 1916, contemplates return.

Paris Montenegro France

Couple Reunite In Texas After Armistice Reunion

In Geaumont Texas on November 13 a long separated couple reconciled and remarried in Justice H E Showers office. They already had two sons with Pershing in France and credits the Armistice terms for prompting the reunion.

Geaumont Texas Office of Justice of the Peace H. E. Showers Pershing France

Call for Teachers as Texas Faces Acute Shortage

Austin reports an unprecedented demand for public school teachers across Texas. Frederick Eby of the University of Texas says 100 men could be placed as science teachers in 20 days, with growing need for English and Spanish teachers. He notes a steep decline in male teachers since 30 years ago and warns of a future with few men and many mediocre women unless action is taken.

Austin Frederick Eby University of Texas Texas Eby

No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad Advert

Old advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic cures worms in children. It argues worms cause unhealthy color and stomach issues, and alleges regular two to three week use enriches blood improves digestion and strengthens the whole system. Citrus flavored tonic priced at 60 cents per bottle.

Grove

Aviators Will Continue Training Despite Peace

Lt. William H. Hine of Camp Dick says aviators in training will stay in courses until proficient flyers, even with peace proclaimed. Ground school grads and current flyers will complete final schools, while those seeking discharge on dependency grounds may depart. Government likely subsidies may propel aeronautics over the next decade.

Associated Press Dallas Texas William H. Hine Camp Dick Hine

Laxa tive Brom quinine touted for tone and laxative relief

An old advertisement extols Laxative Brom Quin ine as superior to ordinary quinine featuring tonic and laxative effects with no nervousness or head ringing. The copy urges readers to seek the full product name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove Nec.

E. W. Grove Nec

London Papers Anxious Over German Armistice Terms

London reports express anxiety about the unstable new German government risking acceptance and enforcement of allied armistice terms. Some papers fear the socialist transfer of power could be a tactic by former autocrats to secure milder terms or later reaction against democracy.

London Germany

GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC advertised

Old and young alike can endure summer heat with GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC. The tonic claims to purify blood, enrich the system, and deliver a strengthening invigorating effect. Price 60 cents.

Grove

College Adds Two Civil Engineering Faculty Members

Dean J C Nagle announces new appointees J M Nagle and I A Polansky both graduates of the College. Nagle since 1911 has held drafting, engineering and surveying roles on the Wichita Falls and Northwestern railway Dallas Waco interurban lines and various county and highway projects. Polansky class of 1909 served as building inspector and highway engineer on levee and coastal works and later with the Santa Fe and Texas City Terminal Company.

J. M. Nagle I’. A. Polansky J. C. Nagle Nagle Wichita Falls and Northwestern Railway Dallas-Waco Corsicana Stone and Webster Corporation Matagorda Brazoria Alvin Santa Fe Texas City Terminal Company Portland Cement Asociation

Influenza Lingers as Community Sings Box Supper Fundraiser

A schoolhouse box supper raises 30.80 with a cake raffled for five dollars to aid basketball gear for children. A newborn daughter joins Mr. and Mrs. Evanada Hensarling. Charlie Cobb family battles influenza. Mrs. Cobb dies of influenza and pneumonia. D. Buchanan is wounded in the eye. funeral services for Mrs. Cobb held at Bright Light church.

J. C. Davidson Jno Pate Evanada Hensarling Charlie Cobb Thedie Arkansas

Tabor News Reflects Peace Celebration and Local News

Peace joy spreads through Tabor as schools dismiss early for Bryan celebration. Roland Huspeth recovers from pneumonia while visitors arrive, and influenza declines. High school resumes, Claude Barnes returns from navy furlough, and local figures attend Sunday activities. United War Work campaign gains momentum with active committees.

Tabor Bryan Roland Hudspeth Lotte Woodall Earl Kent Wm. Hidspeth Roland Claude Barnes Navy Benson Eberstadt Kline Sergeant Kline United War Work Campaign

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Promise

Druggists offer PAZO OINTMENT to relieve itching and hemorrhoids. If it fails to cure within six to fourteen days, a refund is promised. Advertisement notes Jostane relief and claims quick soothing for protruding piles.

Jostane

Tanlac promoted as tonic against influenza in Bryan ad

An advertisement touts Tanlac as a powerful reconstructive tonic to strengthen weak run-down systems and ward off influenza. It cites authorities, claims universal support, and notes sales in Bryan by N. A. Stewart Ady.

United States Encyclopedia Britannica School of Medicine Bryan N. A. Stewart Ady

Great Opportunity Bargains on Shoes and Apparel

A local sale offers infants to men shoes at 15 to 95 cents per pair and up to $6.50 for adult styles. Also features ladies coats, dresses, silks, parasols, china, crockery, and window shades with deep discounts and auction-style prices.

Havana

Bargains Across Ladies Girls and Mens Shoes and More

Big shipment of shoes in sizes for ladies girls and children bought below value. Also clearout sale on dresses coats coats hats and accessories with prices from $1.25 to $3.98 and many items under $5.00 across garments fabrics towels and ribbons.

Son Hs Moons Coe Sacem Naiy Dan Baacxk Erere Aleais Chambray

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