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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle editorial laments a sea tragedy in European waters with seventy missing after a transport is sunk. It argues this marks closer to actual war, urges continued funding for convoys and soldiers, and supports Liberty Bonds to sustain protection and care for troops.
Man ager Cain of the water light and power company reports a daily output of 120000 gallons after new pumps were installed. Barbecue lunch followed the water tour and news of ample supply reassured a parched town.
An old ad proclaims Gets-It as the corn cure that ends pain instantly. Two drops remove corn or callus, leaving a smooth toe, with claims of safety and quick results. Available for 25 cents at drug stores or by mail from B. Lawrence & Co. Chicago, with Bryan as a local retailer.
City and county officials statewide have been advised by the State Highway Commission that the amended Highway Commission Act, passed at the last special session, is now in force. It imposes penalties for violations and directs motorists to comply. Section 7 covers signals bells horns and related devices and requires lighting of automobile lamps one half hour before sunrise with two white front lights visible 500 feet ahead and one red rear light visible 500 feet behind.
C L Beason and Brazos county corn club boys spent a week at the Dallas fair returning with a pleasant profitable visit. Attending were Dan Hall Thurman Crenshaw Sam Pat Anna Williams Reagan Warren and Turner Crenshaw Steep Hollow. They toured agricultural exhibits and poultry livestock displays gaining ideas for future farm leadership in Brazos county.
State Superintendent W F Doughty completes mailing of October school fund warrants totaling 1 225 000 to county depositories. Each of Texas 1 225 000 scholastics receives one dollar for October. It is the second largest annual per capita apportionment in state history.
In Calvert Texas Oct 23 a vigorous campaign for Robertson county prohibition election to be held Oct 24 unfolds with speakers Mrs Simeon Shaw of Houston and Dr J C Hardy of Baylor college in support. Senator W A Collins to speak Monday and an automobile parade Tuesday will tour Robertson county via Franklin Bremond Calvert and Hearne with Cullen F Thomas of Dallas to speak.
Lois Henry Deap aged 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Henry died this morning at 10 oclock. The family lives about two miles from town on the road to Harvey. The hour of the funeral was not known this morning.
In McClennan County local option vote held Saturday the pros won by more than 500. Only one precinct in Waco went wet the red light precinct. West voted wet while other county precincts stayed dry. The prior election had a 900 vote majority in favor of wet.
A. J. Conaway transfers 60 acres in the John Williams league to Mrs. Mary Hol land et al for 100 dollars. Joe Fridell conveys 208 acres in the I Curdhead right to Peter Fridell et al for 1 dollar and settlement of an estate. A. T. Langford et al transfer 40 acres in the A Williams league to J. W. Bur rows for 400 dollars.
Mayor Jno M Lawrence proclaims October 24 1917 as Liberty Day in Bryan urging residents to meet and lend cooperation toward national wartime efforts following President Wilson and Texas Governor Hobby proclamations. It emphasizes unity for the country during the great struggle and calls for public participation.
The shop’s floor gave way dumping seven to eight hundred gallons of water, flooding the store and causing occupants to flee. Repairs were completed. Ed Sims traveled to Clarendon Texas for a vacation after serving at the telephone exchange.
Sheriff T C Nunn says he cannot hire a special officer for speeders on College road but will arrest any case brought to him. He urges citizen cooperation to report violations so speeding can end and the highway become safer for Bryan Brazos county traffic.
Dallas observers marked the passing of a local symbol with quiet humor as tens of thousands gathered for a nightly vigil in saloon districts. Military police kept watch on street corners while crowds treated the event as a lighthearted interlude with quips and demijohns, and little disorder occurred.
Ring 42 and G. D. Tucker advertise a sale of all kinds of feed offered cheap for cash, inviting farmers and customers to stock up at low prices.
Governor Hobby appoints Mrs B Youngblood as chairman of the Texas Library War Council of Brazos County. The campaign, backed by the U S government, aims to raise about 1 million dollars for libraries for soldiers at home and overseas. Campaign info week will prepare committees and a subsequent fund drive. Leaders will be named for Bryan and nearby towns. The effort follows Britain’s morale campaign and cooperates with Red Cross and Y M C A. Permanent libraries with trained librarians will be built and run.
Seven men in a vehicle seeking wet territory near Pittsbridge Burleson County turned turtle Friday. The car tipped sharply. two men were pinned beneath it. Despite a severe jolt and scare, no one was seriously hurt.
President J D Adams in the city reports the Blanche L oil well on Wixon creek about seven and a half miles northeast of Bryan has reached 100 feet this week. Drilling started recently and some gas has been found with encouraging indications.
An advertisement notes a dental office operated by Dr W H Lawrence located on the top floor of the City National Bank building with phone number 521.
Washington reports at least 38,000,000 men at arms in the war, with 27.5 million allied and 10.6 million central powers. The tally excludes naval forces and lists major nations with millions in armor, noting potential inaccuracies but presenting round figures for contesting powers.
Mrs L M Goodson, 88, has lived near Smetana on the river for sixty years and has knitted tents for Mexican war era troops in 1848 49 and again 1861 63 during the Civil War. Now she knits for soldiers in France, proud to be the mother of soldiers.
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