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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
7
A column from The Progressive Farmer urges farmers to invest surplus cash in painted buildings water works and lighting. It argues painting preserves houses enhances appearance and reduces decay while water works eases labor and electricity or acetylene lighting improves living quality fostering pride and keeping families on the farm.
Demonstration plot on the main road east of town showed corn can be grown in Brazos County using proper methods. The author, a county farm demonstration agent, asserted yields could rise from under 20 bushels per acre to at least 35, based on the season’s results and public addresses.
He recounts a field experiment claiming 52 bushels per acre with 28 cents cost and potential 55 bushels if weighed, noting weather and late plowing reduced yield. He argues better fall tillage could boost to 35–40 bushels per acre at 25 cents per bushel and urges corn production despite low cotton prices.
Austin announces state government operating costs for the 1917 to 1919 fiscal period total 15,314,488. The comptroller reports 7,875,513 for the first year and 7,438,875 for the second, compared with 15,903,868 in the prior two-year span.
The Sheriff of Brazos County Texas announces a sale of land on the first Tuesday in December 1916 to satisfy a judgment for $484.55 in favor of M. S. Edge against B. G. Wallace W. A. Johnson and wife Martha Johnson. The property includes multiple tracts in S. F. Austin League No. 10 and related parcels described with bearings distances and references to deeds. Sale to be held before the Brazos County courthouse in Bryan Texas. The notice is dated October 18 1916 and signed by Sheriff T. C. Nunn.
Notice of sale under an order of sale in Brazos County Texas on December first 1916. The property is Block 221 in Bryan described as the McAlpine lot previously conveyed by Reynolds and wife in 1911. Property seized to satisfy a $2411.75 judgment for M F Dansby D P Dansby and Mrs Icy M Peters plus interest and costs. Sheriff T C Nunn signs.
Professor E. W. Kerr of Baton Rouge, a former A. and M. graduate and longtime mechanical engineering professor at the University of Louisiana, resigns to join Great Sugar Corporation based in Havana Cuba. He joins with twenty three factories and will earn about five thousand dollars annually with potential increases.
Chills fever and ague remedy touted as unfailing and rapid. Brazos Chill Tonic claimed sovereign for malaria. Sold and guaranteed by E. R. Emmel, Druggist.
Patent medicine label touts RUB-MY-TISM curing rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts burns sores tetter ringworm and more. Claims antiseptic anodyne and internal or external use for quick relief.
Paris reports American field ambulance drivers receive high praise from Allied generals for their devotion and courage at Verdun. Citations honor crews of Sanitary Sections No. 2 and 3, including Riggs Kenan Dell and others for actions from April 1916 to September 20.
Mrs J C Davidson entertained Tuesday night with a Halloween party for young people. The home was decorated with witches black cats and jack o lanterns. Guests passed through spooky lane met a Gypsy tent and took part in games including apple biting. Refreshments of cake and chocolate were served and guests praised the hostess as an ideal entertainer.
Charlie jokes about a long held overcoat lent by his tailor. Dick asks who, and Charlie identifies the tailor as the borrower in a witty exchange from Puck.
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