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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
3
In a France training camp on October 15 a fighting dog learns to associate explosions with dinner. Dogs receive meals as grenades explode nearby, then glide through the line to collect food and deliver messages to headquarters. The system aims to keep communications with front troops while reducing human risk.
In a shell scarred church at Sainte Genevieve, Americans and French civilians gather September 1 to honor the Sainte Genevieve battle won by the French four years earlier. The priest blesses the khaki crowd as bells resound in the ruined belfry.
A short circular describes a home cold remedy claimed to stop a cold the first night and to check influenza spread. The recipe includes camphor gum, carbolic acid, and alcohol with instructions to rub hands together and inhale the vapor before bed.
Morde cai Brown the three fingered pitching marvel of major league fame is engaged in a nation wide effort to aid the war. The 41 year old ex major leaguer works for a Indianapolis firm building liberty motor parts and is exempt from active service due to a missing thumb and first finger. He previously aided Joe Tinker in managing the Columbus club of the American association last season.
A vintage parenting ad extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and babies. It warns against counterfeit bottles and urges mothers to buy only genuine Syrup of Figs with clear directions on the label.
In Peking on October 14 a French legation report cites German interference aimed at weakening French prestige in China. China d cited Vatican diplomatic openings with Monsignor Petrelli as papal nuncio and the dispute over 1858 Tientsin treaty protections.
Three heavy rains last week left roads muddy and disrupted activity. Influenza cases appeared but were not serious. district schools suspended for the week. Baptist association met at Cottonwood, delayed due to grippe. Liberty day program canceled, weather poor. Albert McCallum on fur lough from Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs. Benbow visited with Presnal residents.
The United States reporting from Paris describes French manufacturers forming importing consortiums to centralizedly obtain raw materials. Government fixed capital and allotments per prewar imports control supply and prices set by the ministry of commerce aim to curb wasteful competition and curb profiteering.
A vintage medical advertisement urges readers to treat colds coughs and grippe with Calotabs a calomel purgative. It promises a night’s purge removes symptoms and purifies the body with a single tab taken at bedtime for 85 cents per sealed bottle.
Harvey notes a rainy week delaying meetings for the Liberty loan drive as influenza spreads. Many residents fall ill, including Dr. J C Davidson, Jim Vaughn, and Edgar Peters family, yet no pneumonia and some families avoid death. Local chairmen race to organize fund efforts despite illness.
Jack Holton of Benchley held lucky number 333, winning the quilt raffled by the Keith chapter of the Red Cross. The quilt bore the number 333, and Holton drew the winning lot.
State and federal health sources report Spanish influenza sweeping the nation with early victims among the weak. Closures of schools and theaters accompany widespread precautions and medical advice to bolster the immune system, while Tanlac and Tanlac Laxative Tablets are advertised as preventive tonics. Stewart of Bryan markets Maniac.
Moehlman, injured in a College road motorcycle collision Saturday, is reported doing well with no complications and a full recovery expected. The issue lists influenza cases, nursing volunteers, military personnel, and various obituaries and travel notices from Bryan and nearby areas, including Sergt. South’s death in Portsmouth and Dr. Gustavus’s passing in Chicago.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It states the remedy has been used for 35 years and works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces. It urges immediate use to see general improvement. Toledo, Ohio.
Friday and Saturday events at the court house were announced by W. L. Powers. Miss Lucy Christian is recovering from influenza. Red Cross gauze mask work calls for all department workers at headquarters Thursday at 9 30. D. Mike improves and will be out early next week. Sim Woiton made a Brenham round trip yesterday. Father J B Gleissner of St Joseph’s Catholic church has received
Telegram reports Walter Chesak age 23 severely wounded in action. He was born and raised near Smetana. Mrs. Ben Knox’s friends hear she is steadily improving. Jack Ganter of Daly Dry Goods, long ill with influenza, is steadily improving.
Mrs. W. W. Solomon and her children have about recovered from a severe grippe attack. Four of the family were confined to bed last week. Dr and Mrs W Solomon are in Dayton Texas visiting a new grandson.
The two individuals have so far escaped influenza symptoms and will return to Bryan in a few days.
Isaac Goldberg of Vilna announces arrival in London on his way to Palestine and says he has purchased a site for a Hebrew university to be erected there.
Want Ad Department reports two Ford touring cars from late 1917 in excellent mechanical condition with wood tires. Contact O. W. Wilson Bedias Texas or see Elliott for more details.
Large stock of men's heavy fleece lined drawers and undershirts priced at 1.00 values cut to 0.89. Rib undershirts and drawers 0.89. Blue chamber shirts and dress shirts steeply discounted to 0.98 0.75 and 0.65. White hemstitched handkerchiefs, suspenders, gloves, and up to date boys suits offered from 7.50 down to 1.98. Knee pants and work and dress pants priced 2.98 to 1.50. Auction hats from 2.50 to 0.50.
The millinery department advertises a fall line of ladies and misses hats with colors and prices ranging from 50c to 3.50. It promises unusual values while they last and claims to be the cheapest and best place in Bryan to buy an updated hat.
Nation Department advertises large stock of ladies black and white cotton hose at 15 cents and 12 1 2 cents, silk hose at 1 dollar, children's rib hose white size 6 to 7 at 5 cents, tab ups and men's hose in assorted colors priced to 38 1 3 cents per pair.
A crowded clearance lists deep discounts on Ladies' vests, hose, draw ers, bloomers, shirts waists gowns skirts and dresses. It highlights sport coats, nightgowns, towels, linens, lace and embroidery, ribbons, bedding and house dresses with prices dropping to as low as 15 to 20 cents per yard and dollars off on complete outfits. The note promises large stock in sizes for ladies girls and children and emphasizes clearing out sale prices and closing out lines.
Big clearance in La dies and gents footwear with prices slashed on leather dress shoes canvas sneakers and kids styles. Men's work and dress shoes from $1.75 to $3.98 with many under $3.50. ladies dress and comfort shoes from $1.25 to $3.50. children and infant footwear from $0.50 to $2.75.
A sale listing boasts infants to men shoes with prices from 5c to 8.00, ladies coats and dresses, undergarments, boys and men’s suits, and silk hose. Includes crockery, window shades, and hats bought at auction, all described as the best values for the money.
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