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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
3
In France on November 17 the American sector saw intensified artillery combat. Shells wounded several soldiers in trenches and an enemy shell hit an American gun causing casualties. Some wounded in the past two days have died as American batteries fire rapidly in reply.
The four year old daughter of Henry Williams, a colored family, died after severe burns suffered Thursday morning at the J. D. Adkins farm. Her six year old brother was left with her while parents toiled in the field. Flames likely ignited from clothing near the fireplace. Dr. Lee of Wellborn attended, but recovery was impossible.
A Villa cavalry column left Ojinaga today aiming southwest toward Lamula Pass. Francisco Murgua is reported moving northwest to engage Villa forces in the region as the pursuit unfolds.
A Virginia family, Mr and Mrs Paul Alar and Peter Trepich, were found slain in their home by an axe murderer. A note warned other Austrian families in Virginia who had bought liberty bonds and subscribed to the Red Cross.
Bryan campaigns for the Y M C A war fund reports $1400 raised toward a $2000 goal in Bryan with $600 still needed. District secretary J M Lewis says Bryan committees staff the effort while contributions may be left with John C Caldwell.
Paris November 17 August E Roden renowned sculptor is dead. The brief item notes his passing and advertises Try Zensal for ail and Smith Drug Co as seller.
New York November reports Arthur Pollen, a British war expert, told the Associated Press that the German submarine campaign has broken down entirely. He says this is the most momentous event since the United States entered the war and that it means Americans can stay in and push for more mobilization.
Petrograd dispatch reports Emperor William informed Russian soldiers and workers that he will seek peace only with legal successors to the imperial government or with a constitutional assembly.
An advertisement for Ballard's Horehound Syrup claims to ease coughing and heal lungs for better breathing. It lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 and notes sale by M. H. James Ady.
Local supplier King G. D. Tucker advertises a broad range of animal feeds at reduced prices claiming lower costs for farmers. The terse notation suggests a general sales pitch with emphasis on affordability.
Large stock of White Red Spreads at bargain prices plus extensive men and boys wear. Drawers shirts and undergarments from 69c. Shirts 69c to 50c. Handkerchiefs 25c. Suspenders 25 20 15c. Work and dress pants from 1.25 to 2.98. Hats bought at auction offered at 2.50 to 0.25. 500 pairs shoes and more arrivals to arrive.
A 10c package of fine envelopes offered at best quality and special price. Also a big line of eyeglasses with assorted numbers available at special prices of 25c 15c and 10c.
Big lot ladies hose in black and white priced at 25c 15c and 10c One lot silk hose in stripes and plaids assorted colors at cotton hose 65c 50c 39c 29c 50 dozen children rib hose white or black sizes 6 to 7 10c Read as a sale notice with assorted hosiery offerings and discount prices.
More than five hundred delegates gather as Brazos county seeks designation of the Henry Exall Memorial Highway through the western route. Officials note two million dollars in highway funds must be used before July 1. Brazos and Robertson counties push western route amid pledges to pass concrete through the Navasota bottom if needed.
Clarksville Texas November 15 A bale of long staple cotton sold at 65 cents per pound it brought 888 exclusive of seed valued at three dollars per bushel Irregular bowels lead to chronic constipation and a constipated habit fills the system with impurities Herb ine is a great bowel regulator It purifies the system vitalizes the blood and puts the digestive organs in fine vigorous condition Price 50c Solid by M H James Adv
City commissioners and A EF Toebelmans representing Harris Bank and Trust of Chicago reached an agreement on the sale of 90000 school bonds. If the attorney general approves the record the terms and bonds will be consummated. The whole record will be taken to Austin for that purpose.
The advertisement touts Gets-It as a safe corn remedy that stops pain at once and causes the corn to lift off cleanly. It claims widespread use, asserting it outperforms all other corn treatments combined and never fails.
J Webb Howell returned from Houston after a joint convention of Texas cottonseed crushers and cattlemen with government officials. A five member joint committee reached a price agreement for cottonseed cake and set inspection measures to aid drouth stricken areas, with shipments redirected to relief zones in Texas and New Mexico.
Texas citation to publish weekly for four weeks to summon Max Sanders in district court Brazos county Pryor City February 1918 to answer suit No. 7594 filed September 14 1917 by Alma Mattox versus Bettie Smith et al regarding land sold by J D Castle and wife Mabel Castle to J J Sanders with vendor's lien notes transferred to Mattox including a $1000 note due 1911 1912 and assigned January 20 1912.
A Liverpool regiment officer writes to a newspaper detailing German morale problems. He cites soldiers refusing to attack, mass resignations from front lines, and attempted surrenders to British forces. The letter portrays German command fear and efforts to terrify troops to hold the line.
United States judge Waller T Burns of the five southern district of Texas died this morning in Laredo. The Roosevelt appointee served on the federal bench in Houston and had a long career on the bench.
A Texas mill owner notes northern feeders have bought nearly all cottonseed cake to replace expensive corn. Cottonseed meal substitutes about two and a half parts corn in rations, boosting northbound cake shipments. He cites 800 tons sold locally, 700 tons shipped north, and federal oil mill regulations limiting seed purchases, with some Texas mills idle this season.
Rev Russell of Bryan leads church services as no regular pastor. W W W club girls plan a picnic for Nov 17. Grace Morgan returns home for vacation. Carl Jones back from seven weeks in Waco. Griffith, Conway, Warner, Gilpin spent weekend at Waco Cotton Palace. Lillian Lloyd back from Hillsboro. Mrs Jackson Conway of Independence visits. goodbye. Mrs Conway leaving for Roaring Springs to make her home. Charlies H Tabor of Bryan leaves for Gulf Refining in Houston. friends bid farewell.
Austin November 17 the state highway commission aims to reduce auto train crashes by designing all state highways to remove grade crossings where feasible. The 24 highways covering about 10 000 miles are designated and counties are told state and federal aid may be withheld if crossings remain.
An advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages through constitutional internal use. It asserts the medicine works on the blood to attack the disease's foundation, strengthen the patient, and aid nature in recovery. The promoters guarantee it will cure when given a fair trial.
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