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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
3
A racket store promotes its bargain bulletin as a time and money saver with a claimed unbeatable price list. The dealer urges careful study and trial orders, noting high demand and rapid movement of items while guaranteeing delivery only while stocks last.
Large sale features infants and children's shoes from $1.25 per pair and ladies and children's hats in a fresh shipment. Boys knee pants and knee suits priced at cut rates with several options listed including sizes 3 to 18. Shop phrases urge customers to compare prices and visit now.
A crowded sale advertisement lists Calico fabrics in dark and light patterns by the yard with multiple price points. It promotes Outing and Gingham fabrics, cotton checks, crash toweling, ladies undergarments, sweaters, coats, lace curtains, gowns, parasols, rain coats, window treatments, table linens, and bed blankets with deep discounts and bulk lots, urging shoppers to buy in bulk while stocks last.
Sanitary Pawn broker's Clothing reveals men's and boys' wear including goats and overcoats along with ladies' cloaks and children's coats. About 2500 pieces arrive offering prices far lower than typical retail, inviting customers to inspect the new department in-store.
Department store advertises low prices on cups and saucers sets dinner plates and speciality items. Granite pots dippers and kettles offered at reduced rates with multiple items priced under two dollars. Lamps clocks and glassware highlighted for budget shoppers.
The Brazos County Red Cross executive board re elected E H Astin as chairman Mrs Tyler as vice chairman Mrs Canan as secretary and John A easurer for the coming year. The annual report through October 31 1920 outlines Home Service First Aid Public Health and other divisions with progress and upcoming plans.
Congressman Eugene Black of Texas announces plans to introduce a bill to set congressional districts at about 240,000 people each, arguing the current house is oversized. He notes some representatives push policies he cannot support and consolidation could reduce the number of lawmakers.
The Commerce Chamber appeals to drop Brazos County from the quarantine list as progress against the cattle tick continues. About 218000 square miles in Brown Burnet Camp Coryell Delta Falls Franklin Hill Hopkins Lampasas Limestone Mills Navarro San Saba and Wise counties plus part of Comanche and Lamar remain under quarantine though several areas have been released. Progress toward freeing larger regions is reported for next year with county cooperation cited as key.
The 51 year old librarian and longtime First Presbyterian member died after a prolonged illness. She lived in Bryan since 1893 and is survived by her mother, four sisters, one brother, and many nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. Won Scholl presiding and burial at the city cemetery.
Special agent Henry Crenshaw reports Brazos County gins had 15 977 bales through November 1 1920 up from 5153 bales for the same period last year. Reports extend to February 8 1921. Rub-My-Tism cures brasses leats burns sores tetter.
Washington reports a rift between the state department and Western Union Telegraph Co as the firm refuses to handle department cables without prepayment. The department says the Nov 10 order targets all government messages, while others were accepted informally. Western Union cites payment delays. officials call it retaliation over Miami cable landings.
Telegram from Hoboken dated November 13 reports the body of First Lieutenant Cyrus KE Graham will depart New York at 9 10 pm November 15 and is expected to arrive in Bryan by late Wednesday afternoon. Arrangements for interment aboard the homeward train from France will follow once the arrival train is confirmed. The telegram states arrival on an I G N line at 4 30 pm Wednesday, with references to Dallas and main travel routes.
A sizable Tabor group, about sixty people, attended Armistice Day events at A and M College. They gathered at Tabor School, traveled to Bryan in Tabor-marked cars, and processed along College Avenue with local officials including County Commissioner Jno M Moore and others.
A vintage ad claims Rub My Tism relieves rheumatism neuralgia and Sprains while another note urges taking 666 to prevent a cold. The compact ad copy showcases older medicinal remedies and a chilling numeric motif.
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