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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
2
The Weekly Eagle notes its publication schedule and subscription rates issued from Bryan Texas in 1911. It lists rates for carrier delivery and mail subscription, including yearly and six month terms, and confirms Thursday issues with a 1.25 dollar yearly price.
A brief note lists foreign advertising representatives for the Associated Press along with American Press Association and B. C. Theis Co in New York. The entry includes a telephone line.
Progress and Enterprise reports Allen Academy resumes classes after a destructive fire damaged a main outbuilding and an influenza outbreak hits Bryan. The Allen brothers arranged care for burned students and ensured quick return to full operations on a Wednesday morning.
The article defends the man at home against slacker accusations, arguing he contributes to victory by supplying food, materials, financing, and support for troops. It stresses his duty and the shared credit for victory, urging fair treatment and recognition.
The text lauds those who keep essential business moving and support liberty bonds, praising workers who stay distant from the front yet fulfill duties, often wearing uniforms of branches far from the front. It emphasizes sacrifice and duty on the home front.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to support the fourth Liberty Loan drive with sacrifices and patriotism. Residents are urged to buy bonds, double if possible, and to contribute even small comforts like gasoline or clothing to fund the war effort while affirming national principles and thanks to returning service members.
A humorous column laments rising living costs denting marriage plans. It notes weekly salaries of $18 as once enough, then cites soaring rents foods clothes and gasoline. It jests about silk hose prices, cinema outings, and scarce men, linking war conditions to fewer marriages.
John Albert Shaw, 49, died Thursday afternoon at 5 from pneumonia at his Harvey home. Survived by his wife formerly Ella Ross and daughters Cordie, Martha, Rachel. brother George B. Shaw of the city. He lived in Brazos county 47 years, was a farmer, formerly ran a Harvey store, and a Free Baptist church member. Funeral at 5 this afternoon from the residence, with interment at Steep Hollow cemetery.
Brigadier General Henry Hutchings formerly of the Texas National Guard in France has been returned to the United States at General Pershing's request. No reason is given for the action.
The tonic promises to purify and enrich the blood and build up the system. It claims to strengthen and invigorate those weakened by summer heat, including old and young.
An old warning against calomel contrasts its dangers with Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable remedy claimed to start the liver without side effects. The ad asserts calomel causes salivation cramps and weakness while Dodson's product avoids griping and is safe for children.
The Texas A and M team hosted a Thanksgiving Day game in Avtlin where the two sides now stand 2-1 in favor of A and M. The upcoming meeting offers a chance to even the series.
The city health officer ordered all churches in Bryan closed until further notice. The measure came as part of a public health response amid an epidemic, with schools and theatres also affected. Officials expect reopenings later in the week as conditions improve.
Funeral services for Frank Matous 23 who died Sunday night of pneumonia at Bryan Hospital were held at 11 this morning at Smetana with Rev Father J B Gieiwaner of St Josephs Catholic church presiding. He had served as a soldier at Camp Travis and recently received an honorable discharge. Survived by his mother father two brothers and two sisters.
Allen Academy closes for a week as governor orders schools to shut amid grippe. Student illness improves while teachers isolate. students plan to return after recess. Lumber arriving for temporary buildings on academy grounds.
An ized claim that Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic destroys malarial germs carried by mosquitoes. The tag line promises effects on blood-borne malaria organisms with a advertised price mention.
A 70 pound watermelon grown and donated by M. F. Barnes near Grapeland Texas was auctioned on the pay as you bid plan for 134 dollars. The proceeds went to the local Red Cross chapter and marked the largest fruit sale of the year in the town.
The American-Philadelphia line cargo steamer Sanwaia was struck by a mine about 15 miles off Barnegat Light. Four survivors and some bodies were recovered as the navy department announced today.
A fragment reports a brother Allem Smith confined to bed with illness. Mrs. Smith says the brother never lived in Bryam and was a resident of North Zuleb. Details on the ship’s whereabouts and full condition are missing in the wire text.
The department of agricultural education in the college has been enlarged to include training of teachers of trades and industries as well as industrial education. With the expansion the staff has begun a monthly bulletin on vocational instruction news for Texas teachers.
The Daily Eagle will establish a bulletin board at Elite Confectionery on Main Street for daily casualty lists released by the war department. Wires of news will be posted as needed. If a story breaks after printing, an immediate bulletin will appear on the board.
Paris reports that socialist deputies in the Reichstag adopt a resolution recognizing Slavic rights within the Austrian empire and Hungary and calling for self determination for the German people in Sautria.
For indigestion constipation or biliousness. Just try one 50 cent bottle of LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN a liquid digestive laxative pleasant to take. Made and recommended to the public by Paris Medicine Co manufacturers of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic.
J W McBath a longtime Oklahoma City postman says he gained 25 pounds and fully restored appetite after three years of poverty blood, nervousness, and weight loss. He credits Tanlac with his recovery, saying he now sleeps well, eats heartily, and completes his 26 mile route each day. He urges others to try Tanlac.
O. P. Stormien, 27, died at the home of Moo G Summfoms in Bryan on Sunday morning after a long illness. Survived by a wife and one child. Body prepared for burial and sent to Best. Services and interment to be held in Biaustom. Schneider had been stationed at College use as a chemistry instructor. Family mourns with Woes, Simmmrems, in the city. Wallker of Curleye accompanied the lead to Houston.
Mrs. Sallie Hood Demaret, born Prairie Plains Texas in 1860, died at her Bryan home after pleural distress. She married A C Demaret in Navaseen December 16 3, lived in Bryan since, and was active in Su church work. Survived by husband and three children Mrs. Herrington of Atlanta and Daniel and Allen Demaret. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of distant children.
Roland M. Davis 26 of Gary Oklahoma, a motor mechanic in company A, college training detachment, died after a six day illness from pneumonia. A full military funeral is planned at 4 30 this afternoon in the college airdome with Rev H B Jamison delivering the sermon and the college band playing. Davis came to the college August 15 and is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs James O Davis of Gary and a sister at Camp Pike Arkansas. A special escort will accompany the remains. The college flag is at half mast in his memory.
J M Hare assistant cashier of City National Bank wires friends that his sister died Sunday afternoon in Selma North Carolina. He had been called east due to her severe illness and death surprised few friends. no cause of illness is given.
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a cheap, effective corn treatment. Apply a few drops to tender corn and it quickly eases soreness. The product claims to remove the corn or callus with root included, without inflaming surrounding skin.
An aged and garbled AP wire text reports court actions and subscription timelines, mentioning a trial and abst week context. The fragment references names and dates but remains unclear.
Reports show a rise of about six thousand bales in Bryan over last year with a 6292 bale increase to September 25. Buyers’ circles note a large influx of cotton is expected into Grane county this year.
County agents urge sowing rye for winter grazing noting the season is favorable. They claim rye yields profits, with grazing lasting about 30 days, and advise growers to plant several acres. Also mentions Herbine as a tonic for digestive issues sold by M. H. James.
Fort Worth October 5 two deaths overnight from Spanish influenza at Camp Bowie. The total number of cases has decreased. Both deaths were registered as Regroes.
Physicians and druggists promote Calotab as a quick remedy for colds influenza and grippe. Take one Calotab at bedtime with water and tomorrow your cold is gone while your liver and entire system feel purified. If not delighted see over them and get your money back_ad.
The city board of school trustees voted to close all public schools for today and the rest of the week due to grippe and many teachers being out. Superintendent Lawson expected a reopening next Monday if conditions improve.
Bryan and Brazos County experienced heavy rainfall for the first time since June 3. The rain began early morning and continued until at least 2 pm, totaling about two and a half inches at noon. Officials expect it to persist overnight, bringing notable soil moisture benefits for winter planting.
A valuable dressing for flesh burns scalds old sores rash chafed skin is Ballard's Snow Liniment. It is advertised as healing and antiseptic. Sold by M. H. James.
Texas notices. J L Sample filed in Brazos County Court an application for probate of the will of Lucy J Thomas and for letters of administration. Hearing set for the third Monday in October 1918 at Bryan court house. All interested may appear and contest the application.
O L Wilcox files in Brazos County Court for probate of the last will and testament of Mrs Canarie Wilcox deceased and for letters testamentary. Hearing set in Bryan Texas on a date in 1918, when interested persons may appear to contest the application. Court seal dated October 3 1918. Clerk Brazos County Court.
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