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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
2
The Weekly Eagle, published in Bryan Texas, lists editors and managers, postal registration dates, and advertising rates. It notes delivery contact and foreign advertising representation, plus a general byline about association with the Associated Press and government service.
A Brazos county financier urges replacing scrub stock with thoroughbreds to boost prosperity. He cites Texas success stories from Kingsville dairy loans to Houston chamber programs, highlighting Aldine and other communities that flourished after investing in fine stock. He warns that scrubs hinder growth and asks Brazos to follow the lead.
Rumors swirl as sailors say Prince Henry was told to jump in a creek and vanish from public view. No official confirmation yet.
A fragment claims a product purifies and enriches blood to restore energy and vitality. It promises quick effects in strengthening and invigorating the user, mentioning a price hint with the word Prige.
The piece questions Texas milk shortages amid rising prices in Brazos County on November 21. It notes abundant cattle and feed potential yet weak dairy industry growth and cites public meetings in Houston Dallas and Waco seeking relief. It urges local farmers to establish creameries to earn steady incomes.
The resignation of William G. McAdoo as director general provokes renewed debate over the future status of the railroads. Government ownership vs private operation splits public opinion, with organized labor likely favoring public ownership and big business favoring return to private owners. the rural and middle classes may determine the outcome.
A historical note warns that failing to teach children the sacredness of obligations leads to evasion and loss for employers. The Eagle newspaper carrier case shows a 14 year old quitting duties to watch a film, revealing broader parental gaps in enforcing duty and accountability.
A mother defends her son’s wrongdoing as mere youth while observers warn that indulgent parenting guides youths toward crime. The piece argues mistaking kindness harms future conduct, urging firm correction to keep children from worse paths.
Colonel George Bailey of the Houston Post asserts Billy Sunday is in full swing at Fort Worth and could convert hardened unbelievers there. He predicts Sunday's success would secure lasting fame if he then proceeds to Houston to reform Bailey.
The author argues that a nationwide boycott of German products could cripple Germany's ability to pay reparations and indemnities, deny entry to the League of Nations, and force mass emigration. Citing risks to society and allies, the piece warns against letting outrage drive actions that harm ourselves.
The article argues railroads have powered Westward and Southern growth, urging caution on government control. It cites S Davies Warfield of Seaboard Air Line and the Southern Settlement and Development Organization, noting railroads’ long support of southern progress and rising earnings with national development.
Sick and wounded American soldiers held by Germany will be cared for by the American Red Cross through Alfred Ney the Swiss delegate. They will be placed in central hospitals and, if possible, receive American medical attention. Irregular bowel movements are mentioned in an unrelated ad for Herbine.
An advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as boosting health by purifying and enriching the blood with quinine and iron. In Tabor, November 21, school campaign efforts shine as students join victory drives while influenza wanes and pupils return to class. Wounded from France writes home about recovery and upcoming drills.
Washington Navy lists Texas servicemen among American casualties. Raymond Breanbrook Buckholt and others are named with statuses of killed in action severely injured wounded in degree yet undetermined and wounded slightly. Locations include Cisco Horace Green Homer Roundtree El Paso Mexia Trenton Bryan.
A short advertisement claims a freckle remover recipe using two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint lotion. It promises blemishes fading and clearer skin with daily use and notes the ingredients are inexpensive and harmless.
An advertisement from United States Smelting Works offers up to 21.50 for each set of old false teeth with return mail payment. It also buys old gold jewelry crowns bridges platinum and silver, requesting mail with no risk to sender. Address United States Smelting Works Milwaukee Wisconsin.
An advertisement touts Laxa t ive Brom Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine for head issues without nervousness. It claims tonic and laxative effects reduce ringing in the head and urges readers to note the signature KE. W. Grove. Oct.
The sheriff will sell on December 3 1918 at the Brazos County Court House Bryan Texas Lot 4 and North 29 feet of Lot 3 Block 262 in Bryan to satisfy a 14363380 dollar judgment in favor of H O Boatwright and Jno M Lawrence against C H Moehlman and M G Nall with costs of suit. The sale is by order of the Honorable District Court of Brazos County.
A telegram from the war department announced that Joe Lero of Brazos County was killed in action in France during the last days of World War I. Born and raised near Bryan, he volunteered early for service and served at Hidalgo, Camp Bowie, then with an infantry unit in France. He was 23, highly regarded for his strength and loyalty. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lero, live eight miles west of Bryan in the Parker schoolhouse area, with three sisters and two brothers remaining in the family.
A war department notice sent to John Scasta in Wheelock confirms Emil Joe Scasta of Brazos County died in France on October 21 from pneumonia. Born and raised in Brazos County, he lived in Bryan with his parents before moving to Wheelock. At war’s start he left a mercantile business to enlist. he was 25 and among Brazos county’s early volunteers.
A tonic laxative marketed as a reliable digestive aid. It claims to cleanse the liver and system, relieve headaches dizziness and stomach trouble, and ease colds grip and influenza. Suitable for children and adults, sold at 50 cents by Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis Missouri.
A coalition of nine Constantinople newspapers led by seven Turkish and two French papers urges American management of the Turkish gendarmie and finance. They also call for American supervision of education and the separation of church and state. A deputation will seek audience with Woodrow Wilson in Paris to present the program.
One day mare, long neck and body, left ear split, cut on right hind leg, 15 hands high, 5 or 6 years old. Liberal reward. Notify D. D. Greer, Navasota. w 2t pd.
The advert claims Sloan's Liniment eases rheumatic aches muscle soreness joint stiffness neuritis lame backs and neuralgia. It promotes the product as clean refreshing economical and quickly effective with a call to tell druggists to get it today.
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