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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
2
A garbled paragraph describes bumper ends on a line to keep an interurban from derailing before the motorman notices the journey ends. It mentions ammonice re to Seki 1 and a faithful shower coughing along shining rails, noting minor irritants soothed by human invention.
The editorial urges every Brazos County voter to support the A and M amendment aimed at allowing separate existence and growth of the Texas A and M college. It argues that low turnout skews results, and that educated, informed voters should prevail to advance education and the institution’s development.
Lieutenant Maynard nicknamed the Flying Parson defied handicap claims by landing safely after a crankshaft broke in flight. He secured a new Liberty engine and, within hours, resumed the journey to Mineola, earning nationwide admiration for his courage and skill.
The Brazos county grower Colonel Jim Dunn raises sweet potatoes from a single hill weighing 21 pounds, cited with Milan county’s 15 pounds from three potatoes. A Houston Chronicle note claims a 19 pound Porto Rico potato from one plant and an exhibit at the Cotton Palace in Waco. Estimates of acre yields and profits follow, with prices noted for Hearne sales and wholesale margins.
The essay reflects on agricultural progress from ancient plowing to modern yields, praising pioneers who expand production. It cites A M College and figures like Colonel Dunn and Captain Bedell as example innovators who raise crop yields beyond luck and stress the need for practical, ground based advances in farming.
Washington reports more than 14,000 clergymen from all states urged immediate ratification of the Paris peace treaty without reservations. The national church group tally showed 14,450 favorable replies and 805 opposed or demanding changes, with signatures across multiple denominations.
The Extension Service club will meet at Mrs. A. P. Swallow's home Thursday afternoon. The meeting substitutes for the regular session postponed due to weather, and the October 16 program will be followed.
An ad notes Ballard's Horehound Syrup relieves irritation in the throat and lungs and helps restore easy breathing. Sold at Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James locations.
King Ferdinand of Romania volunteers at an American Red Cross depot in Cibiu to distribute food to hungry peasants with Queen Marie noted as a hard working aid figure. American volunteers, including Miss Ruby M Applebee of Minneapolis, assist in the busy relief effort as heat and crowds test their endurance.
Dublin reports declare Sinn Fein parliaments and organizations outlawed across proclaimed areas. Proclamations enable secret inquiries, sworn evidence, and trials by resident magistrates with appeals to county court judges. The measures echo eighties Star Chamber practice linked to past Phoenix Park killings.
The Lock erbie street residence of James Whitcomb Riley, near the Hoosier poet’s later years, was sold by executors of Mrs. Magdelena N. Holstein. The buyer requested anonymity but is believed to represent a committee seeking to preserve the property as a Riley memorial.
The Texas division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy offers a $100 prize for the best paper on Peace. Eligible are last year high school or preparatory school pupils. Submissions close March 1, 1920, with regulations from Mrs Carrie Jane McFarland Port Lavaca Texas.
President Wilson may not greet King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium with an informal reception if his condition does not improve. Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, says the president’s outlook remains cautious while White House officials show optimism about his health.
An association to combat anti-Americanism plans to establish branches in Mexican cities under the name The Friends of America. Initiated in Durango and Mexico City, the group aims to unite Americans and Mexicans, with political inclinations barred. National headquarters will be in Mexico City.
Miss Doreen Steer, a 17 year old British girl, travels from London to Topeka under a safe delivery guarantee. Senators Capper and Curtis helped arrange the trip, with Express Company agents guiding her through Plymouth Hoboken Chicago and finally Topeka. Total express charges amount to 212 dollars.
The grand jury adjourned after eleven days and filed a final report noting thirty one bills, twenty six felonies and five misdemeanors. They praised the county jail as well kept and the officers as efficient, attributing county crime decline to capable county officials. Foreman J. L. Sample conveyed thanks to Judge J. G. Minkert and to the sheriff and bailiffs.
Paris dated October 18 reports Dr. Serge Voronoff claims he can postpone aging by grafting interstitial glands. He proposes using bodies of young healthy accident victims in hospitals to treat curable maladies with grafted glands kept in cold storage indefinitely.
A mine disaster at St Just in Cornwall England on October 21 killed about forty miners and left many injured. The incident occurred at a mine in Penzance area with widespread casualties reported.
Miss Ida E. Elliott died of heart failure at 7 p m Sunday at the home of Mrs M H Castles on 28th street as she prepared for church. Born in Chester Illinois she had lived in Bryan twenty years and was active in St Josephs church social and religious work. Funeral 4 p m today at St Josephs with burial at the city cemetery Rev J B Gleissner officiating.
Secretary Baker refused Mayor Hylan's request to delay troop use in the New York longshoremen's strike. He stated the army transport service remains vital to war operations, but he offered cooperation with the mayor to resolve the dispute.
Five thousand regular army soldiers arrived aboard the transport George Washington in New York to end the congestion at the army piers in Brooklyn caused by the longshore strike. Brigadier General Peter Davison says troops are under orders to shoot if necessary and will assist in moving transports or perform other necessary tasks.
Tokio October 21 Field Marshal Count Seiki Terauchi former premier of Japan died Monday at an advanced age. The death ends a long career in public service and military leadership.
Washington reports a new cotton crop report will be issued October 31 by the department of agriculture. Assistant Secretary Harrison informed Representative Byrnes of South Carolina, author of recent legislation calling for another crop estimate for the current year.
Oklahoma City October 21 supporters of the league of nations claim a clean victory in Saturdays primary. Claude Weaver won the democratic nomination for Congress in the fifth Oklahoma district. Ed Boyle the anti league candidate finished eighth in a field of nine.
Stamford Tex October 21 cotton sold for 26 cents per pound the highest price ever paid in Stamford. Farmers hurry to sell as cotton is ginned while picking resumes after yesterday rain. Availability of pickers remains good with little difficulty securing labor.
Captain George Matthews, once a sailor, takes off from Hounslow in an aircraft aiming to win the ten thousand pound government prize.
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic use for cuts burns and bruises noting infection prevention and immediate healing. Rorozone is promoted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
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