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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle editorial urges Brazos County residents to back a local option vote to decide whether the county becomes dry or remains wet. It defends prohibition, notes penalties for bootleggers, and argues towns succeed when merchants are enterprising, not dependent on saloons.
The People's Council of America for Democracy and Peace is described as misguided and ineffectual by a college president whose peace dream is criticized as unrealistic. The passage suggests leaders lack foresight to gauge outcomes of such efforts.
The piece critiques pacifist councilors who oppose war but risk German domination, labeling them misled. It quotes Max F Meyer of Missouri, born in Germany, arguing Germany seeks world influence and peace must come through armament, not negotiation, urging support for robust defense and rejection of antiwar propaganda.
A Burleson County wagon train visited Bryan and praised local prices saving dollars on lumber and materials. Horace Strewe led the group, planning future trading here as Bryan’s iron bridge and parks expand. Alderman Tabor announced park construction and future park sites. An accidental whisky barrel fire near Post Oak时 caused a near fatality to a Bohemian resident Reseda.
The Caldwell News describes a violent barrel explosion injuring Seseda with debris blown through the roof. James Leonard plans to start on a bicycle track at Cavitt pasture Monday, while George M. Brandon departs for Bry an to oversee the Mistrat house.
A Bryan social page notes a lively evening by Carters Creek Bridge featuring Hellman's Orchestra. Visiting young ladies added charm, with local families and neighbors attending events, gifts, and casual notices from Ed Hall's cotton bale premium to town travel and local honors.
Cincinnati authority endorses freezone for corns and calluses. A few drops on tender skin claim to stop soreness and loosen the corn or callus so it lifts out with little irritation. Drugstores offer small bottles at low cost and promise easy removal without pain.
Community members in Brazos County are invited to join this department by providing a weekly letter. Contact the Eagle editor to learn particulars and become part of the rural staff.
Harvey August 31 report details a September 2 Christian Endeavor program with Miss Lily Davidson leading with the hymn My Favorite Hymn and My Faith Looks Up to Thee, plus Bible readings and discussions. Includes plans, attendance notes, and a benediction.
Steep Hollow notes a renewed rain that will help plant fall gardens. Wil Jones reports fine watermelon patches and Sunday visits by many young folks at the patch. J H Adams leases land on Wixon Creek to drill for oil and moves a derrick this week, planning operations soon. Joe Barnett buys a Ford to stay punctual and Miss Francis Marshall returns to Dallas after a vacation here. Miss Kiva Shubert returns to Houston after visiting Misses Florence and Agnes Conway.
Light rain eased drought as farmers hurried to harvest. A. W. Royder visited in Hearn with grandson Royder Johnson. John Bidson of Houston attends funeral of Mr. Ruchalter. Lieut. Ed McSwain departs after ten days with family. Rev. Jesse Thompson preaches farewell and heads to Camp Bowie Y M C A work. Wesley Carthon joins the navy. Mrs. Dowling and Mrs. Neelley host Sunday school class supper and Brazos river swim. A fish fry honors Lieut.
The Tabor notes report recent rain and fall garden planting. Willie Presnal and family visited his ill mother. Minnie McCollum returned from visit with her aunt Thompson. Gladys and Laura Broach visited college relatives. John Wilcox’s Ford noted. A moonlight picnic Wednesday night succeeded with a large turnout. Navy trainees recently departed to Great Lakes were missed at gatherings.
Mrs. J. H. White wife of J White of Wixon community died at home after a long illness in her 67th year. Born in Alabama she came to Texas as a girl and was daughter of Rev. J. Mitchell. Survived by five children Mrs. W. J. Kirk Austin Mrs. J. H. Bullock Colorado Texas Mrs. C E Bullock Bryan and Mrs. Clarence Skains Fort Worth. Funeral and burial set for Tuesday at 10 in Wixon cemetery.
Surgeons say first treatment is crucial and an efficient antiseptic prevents infection and starts healing. Borozone is marketed as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both humans and animals. Available in prices 26c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 sold by M. H. James.
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