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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
4
The Breckenridge News argues rising costs in paper, eggs, rooster, flour and meat force higher subscription prices. It notes publishers nationwide face similar pressure and compares water quality in Bryan to a health concern. It calls for city officials to provide cleaner water.
The Bryan Weekly Eagle discusses university governance and argues for depoliticizing Texas higher education. It critiques board rule and favors nonpartisan control, noting reform must avoid governor domination and political intrigue. The piece questions practical implementation and warns of chaos if politics governs colleges.
The Navasota Examiner reports 17,475 cotton bales received there last Saturday versus Bryan’s 14,726, sparking questions over whether Bryan’s interurban and train-delivered cotton should count. If train cotton is included, Bryan’s total could reach 27,634 bales, far ahead of Navasota’s.
A Temple Mirror tribute extols the farmer's wife as the first woman for her daily duties and virtues. The Eagle reprints, urging all wives to dignity and service, noting farm life shapes character and nation’s destiny despite modest surroundings.
An advertisement warns against calomel a harsh, salivating drug. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable alternative costing 50c a bottle. The copy claims quicker liver action, no poisoning, and benefits for children and adults with relief from biliousness constipation and headaches.
A historic ad promotes Fo ley Honey and Tar as a remedy for bronchial coughs. It claims the product stops tickling in the throat, soothes inflammation, relieves irritation, and opens congested air passages. Sold by M. H. James.
Bryan resident W. J. Hyck testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back ache and kidney symptoms, prompting promotion of the remedy at 50 cents through local dealers. The ad also notes a separate for sale Columbus survey and harness offered by A. M. Waldrép at a low price if taken immediately.
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