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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
6
Editorial notes a transport sunk in European waters with seventy missing, urging resolve as the nation nears full involvement in World War I. It argues government funding for convoys and soldier welfare through liberty bonds, while acknowledging losses are inevitable in war at sea.
State Highway Commission informs city and county officials the amended Highway Commission Act is in force. It imposes penalties for violations of sections 7 and 8. Section 7 covers signals bells horns and whistles while Section 8 requires automobile lamps one-half hour before sunrise with two white front lamps visible 500 feet and one red rear lamp visible 500 feet.
Demonstration Agent C. L. Benson with Brazos county corn club boys finished a week at the Dallas fair. Participants included Dan Hall Thurman Crenshaw Sam Pat Anna Williams Reagan Warren and Turner Crenshaw accompanied by his son. The group enjoyed exhibits and gained ideas to inspire future farming leadership.
The October apportionment of the public school fund totaling 1 225 000 was mailed to county depositories by State Superintendent W F Doughty. Each of Texas 1 225 000 scholastics receives 1 for October, the second largest per capita allotment in state history.
In Calvert Texas October 23 a strong prohibition campaign leads up to Robertson county election on Wednesday October 24. Mrs Simeon Shaw of Houston spoke here Friday and Saturday in favor of prohibition and Dr J C Hardy of Baylor College spoke Sunday. Senator W A Collins will speak Monday and an automobile parade will travel Robertson county via Franklin Bremond Calvert and Hearne with Cullen F Thomas of Dallas to speak.
Lois Henry aged 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Henry died this morning at 10 o'clock. The family lives about two miles from town on the road to Harvey. Funeral hour not yet announced.
In McLennan County the local option election Saturday produced a wet majority exceeding 500. Only one precinct in the Waco area voted wet, the red light precinct. West voted wet while all other county precincts stayed dry. The prior election had a 900 vote wet majority.
A. J. Conaway transfers 60 acres in the John Williams league to Mrs. Mary Hol land et al for 100 dollars. Joe Fridell transfers 0.8 acres in the Cardhead right to Peter Fridell et al for 1 dollar and settlement of an estate. A. T. Langford et al transfers 40 acres in A. Williams league to J. W. Bur rows for 400 dollars.
Mayor Jno M Lawrence proclaims Liberty Day in Bryan urging citizens to meet on October 24 1917 to support national and state efforts in the great war. W P Hobby Texas governor and Woodrow Wilson provide proclamations endorsing the day.
Reports say the new water pumps at Cain’s plant deliver a flow near or above 120000 gallons per day boosting supply for the thirsty town. A barbecue lunch followed the water reveal and Cain’s management earns praise for hard work against setbacks.
Friday afternoon a floor collapse in a shop released a tank of seven to eight hundred gallons of water, flooding the premises and causing occupants to flee. Damage repaired. Ed Sims left for Clarendon Texas for a vacation. County Treasurer Carr notifies teachers funds are on hand to pay No 7 vouchers. Engraver W E Wilson joins John M Caldwell. Rev C P Fountain preached at the Baptist church. Mike Knoblauch won three of four fights in a cooking main of five bouts. three birds were killed. Frank Bittle moved home from illness. T C Nunn attended the Texas Sheriff's association in Dallas. J A Myers back from Chicago and South Bend reporting heat.
Sheriff T C Nunn says he cannot afford a special officer for College road speeders and urges citizen cooperation to report violations. He notes enforcement relies on public help and patrols, aiming to make the highway safe for all traffic in Bryan and Brazos County.
Dallas observers marked the late John Barleycorn with a subdued farewell as crowds gathered Saturday night for a mock funeral. Military police from Camp Bowie kept watch but found little disturbance as revelers joked and toasted in the saloon quarter.
Ring 42 and G. D. Tucker offer a cash sale on a wide range of feed. Prices advertised as cheap.
The ad touts Gets It as a safe fast remedy that removes corns with two drops and no irritation. It promises immediate corn removal, pain relief, and a smooth toe, selling for 6 cents or by mail from BE Lawrence & Co. Chicago.
Governor Hobby appointed Mrs B Youngblood to head the Texas Library War Council for Brazos County. The drive aims to raise one million dollars to build and stock permanent libraries for soldiers at home and abroad. The campaign includes information dissemination and committee organization followed by a fundraising week. Local chairmen will be announced soon and libraries will be staffed by trained librarians.
A seven man party traveling to Burleson county wetlands wrecked their car near Pittsbridge on Friday. The vehicle rolled after hitting a lively stretch. two men were pinned beneath. Aside from a severe jolt and scare, no serious injuries were reported.
The Blanche S oil well on Wixon creek, about seven and a half miles northeast of Bryan, has reached 100 feet. Drilling began this week and gas has been found with encouraging indications, according to President J. D. Adams who was in the city this morning.
Dr W H Lawrence announces dental services located on the top floor of City National Bank hall Ing with phone contact 521.
Washington reports 38 million men bearing arms in World War I. 27.5 million on the Allies side and 10.6 million on the Central Powers. Russia leads with 9 million, followed by France 6 million and Britain 5 million. Naval personnel not included. figures rounded and vary by source.
Mrs L M Goodson, age 88, has lived in the same place for sixty years and now knits tents for troops in France. She began knitting in 1848 1849 for the Mexican War and 1861 1863 for the Civil War, using her health and sight well. She has many children from a large farm family and is proud to be the mother of soldiers.
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