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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
3
Navy reports definite destruction of another German submarine by American destroyers. Vice Admiral Sims says two destroyers engaged the sub, one dropping the depth charge and the other towing attempts failed as the craft sank with all crew lost.
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns and bruises. BoroZONE described as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent suitable for man or beast. Available in 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 dollar sizes from M H James Adv.
London reports the site of ancient Mizpah near the Jerusalem road was stormed by British forces. Turkish resistance was pushed back by British mounted troops advancing northward toward Beitunia, Beit Urel region, twelve miles northwest of Jerusalem. The enemy also bombarded Prophet Samuel's tenth.
Stockholm reports Prussian diplomat departed yesterday for Petrograd with orders to present the central powers peace terms to the Russian revolutionary government.
Washington officials and railroad heads opened a conference today to discuss pooling all railway traffic and equipment nationwide. The move aims to relieve congestion believed severe enough to require radical measures to move the country’s traffic.
The War Risk Bureau reduced insurance on vessels in the submarine zone from five to four percent due to fewer ships torpedoed recently. The notice appeared in Washington on November 23 as reported by the Associated Press.
Tin granite and glassware items including 2-quart granite kettles priced at 18¢ and 2-quart granite sand pans at 15¢. 3-quart granite cook pots 39¢, 6-quart pots 69¢, Granite dish pans 29¢, large granite tea kettles, wash pans, pie plates and tin buckets priced 30¢ to 19¢. Also stove pans, glass bowls and cup and saucer sets featured with assorted low prices.
Large sale of men youths and boys wear with fleece lined drawers under shirts at fractions of price. Includes rib under shirts and drawers 45c big line of blue shirts at 69c 65c 60c and 50c. White hemstitch handkerchiefs 25c suspenders gloves hats and knee pants offer wide range of sizes and prices. 600 pairs men work and dress pants from last season prices 2.98 to 1.25. Auction hats priced 2.50 1.98 1.50 0.98 etc.
A local store lists a large assortment of dry goods offered at special sale prices. Items include Madrass rolls, White Bed Spreads, Children’s Winter Cloaks, Ladies Coats and Shirts, Dress Ginghams, Apron Gingham, Outing fabric, ladies vests and drawers, shirts and waists, Bleach Table Damask, and Muslin Night Gowns with substantial discounts per yard or per item.
Big shipment of shoes across Ladies, Men's, Boys, Misses and Children’s advertised under value. Prices slashed from six to eight dollars for dress and leather styles, with Ladies Lace Leather Shoes at 1.78 to 2.25 and Mens High Top Lace Boots featured at 3.98.
The note claims Bryan store offers the cheapest and best up to date hats, highlighting superior value and current styles for local customers.
President W B Bizzell of Texas A and M asks Washington to allocate one million of a two million dollar seed fund to drought stricken Texas. He notes Texas accounts for large grain and beef output and urges equitable distribution with Montana and North Dakota. Credit through banks will support purchases and farmer access.
Amsterdam reports Admiral Von Tropitz former German minister of marine told a Dresden meeting that America entering the war harms Germany morally and politically. He said American trust magnates sought defeat and regretted not resisting Wilson's threats, noting the tonnage issue as decisive militarily.
William F. Wehe, a cotton expert with the Washington state agriculture department, was seized by federal officials under the alien enemy act and is expected to be interned likely at El Paso once ordered by Attorney General Gregory. He headed the Cotton Palace exhibit and had been detained and released prior to internment.
Neuralgia of the face shoulder hands or feet requires a powerful remedy. Ballards Snow Liniment possesses that power and rubbing in where the pain is felt relieves suffering and restores normal conditions. Prices 25c 50c and 1 per bottle. Sold by M H James Ady.
Ring 42 and G D Tucker advertise a cash sale of all kinds of feed at cheap prices. The notice emphasizes immediate purchase and cash terms to attract customers.
The high school building committee approved two plans by M. L. Waller, selecting a three story concrete building with sixteen classrooms and integrated facilities. The old building will stand temporarily while the new structure is erected, with aims to later add grade school facilities and compulsory athletics and military training discussions ongoing.
Henry M. Halff of Midland and Judge E. H. Small of Shamrock took first prizes at the national farm and livestock show in New Orleans. Professor John C. Burns of Texas A M College judged beef cattle and praised the high standard of the cattle exhibits. He forecasts New Orleans livestock show becoming a leading national event as the South grows its stock production and South American buyers seek U.S. pure bred stock.
Huntsville Nov 22 Representative Frank Holaday leading the prison system inquiry pressed Howell Mayes tax collector of Waller county to detail the Eastham property transfer. Mayes said he received 4500 as a free will offering from Hill and Elkins for aiding the sale and that the state paid 50000 more than the Easthams had offered for the land after reviewing the property with former Governor Ferguson.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a great bowel regulator to purify the system and vitalize the blood, claiming it aids digestion. It notes a price of 5 cents and that M. H. James sells it, with Zensal for skin troubles sold by Smith Drug Co.
W. H. Wilson ends active connection with the Houston and Texas Central railroad after a lifelong career since 1879 arriving in Bryan in 1885 as combination ticket and freight agent. He is praised for long service and respected by the public. J. T. Jetton succeeds as freight agent, moving from Calvert to Bryan after five years as combination agent at Calvert.
Frank Kosh longtime county resident died at his country home near Bryan at 2:30 am after a six month illness. Funeral is set for Sunday at 1:30 pm from St. Joseph's Catholic church with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Born in Lubla Galicia he came to the United States in 1881 and naturalized later. He married Patronella Friday in Grimes county in 1885 and is survived by three sons and four daughters.
Houston reports George W. Simmons of St. Louis and Red Cross Southwestern director told Red Cross workers at Rice Hotel that German agents aim to cripple war work by injuring the Red Cross. He denied rumors of selling knitted sweaters and claimed the Seaman's Act was a German plot to aid the Kaiser by limiting U S water transport.
Walter Lowry received a Houston letter stating his mother Mrs. M. E. Lowry, 78, was injured when a rear end collision overturned her buggy between Brazos County homes. She suffered a broken arm and two ribs but was reported to be recovering well. A long-time Brazos County resident, she had lived with her son in Houston since three years prior.
A group from Cross and nearby towns including Professor Edwin Vernon and J. E. Williams plus families were in Bryan this morning. Also present were Tom Hutchenson and others from Cross, and North Zulch residents Jim Seay Louis Seay Walter Diser and Edgar Goodman. Mrs C M Smith of Zuleh visited her sons Allen and George W Smith and families. An auto party from Zulch Grimes County including Mr and Mrs J A Anderson Mr and Mrs Luther Anderson and Mr and Mrs J W Brock also traveled here.
The priorities board instructed railroads to move all cottonseed cake and meal destined for Texas and New Mexico starting tomorrow, ahead of other traffic except livestock, perishables, railroad supplies, coal, and government items. The aim is to feed thousands of cattle facing starvation due to drought.
Bryan is a dry town today with a peaceful transition from wetness. Townsfolk treated the change as a joke, desiring not to harm anyone, while authorities allowed farewell services for John Barleycorn. Saloons emptied their liquor stocks, with patrons loading cars for private use and some owners moving to new lines of business.
David Reid purchased the half interest from his brother John in Reid Bros. grocery and will run it as David Reid. John Reid has been drafted and was recently ill with appendicitis but has fully recovered and expects to join the next call. The store began in 1912 with David Reid and J. W. English. Both Reids are British born. David will obtain final papers. John has first papers but not long enough in country for final papers.
An old ad promotes HERBINE as a admirable bowel regulator that aids the liver and stomach and restores strength and buoyancy. It is offered at 50 cents by M. H. James, Adv.
The Texas A and M stock judging team tours major Midwest colleges and farms as preparation for the international livestock show in Chicago on December 1. Coached by F W Bell, the team includes G A Warren Yantis Texas W J Ray Torrington Wyoming J M Phillins Lima Texas H S Myers Jolly A L Smith Blanco and EB Regenbrecht Sealy.
Advertisement claims Ballard’s Horehound Syrup stops coughing and soothes lung irritation. It promotes comfortable breathing and is sold by M. H. James at prices 25 cents and 50 cents.
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