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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
4
Texas 1919 tax rolls total about 3.101 billion dollars, up 83 million from 1918. Lagging oil data and three year drought affected gains. Eastland County may add 90 million next year, with Dallas and Harris counties showing the largest increases of 16 million and 2 million respectively.
Col W A Poage of Waco Texas state legislator says he is permanently cured of cancer after treatment by Dr O A Johnson of Kansas City. He describes severe prior illness in Texas, followed by rapid improvement after treatment begun in August 1917 and credits the doctor with a non surgical program and a book titled Cancer Truths.
Abe Cox, an African American man accused of killing a farmer's wife near Lexington, was captured by a posse in Athens and brought to the crime scene where the body was shot and burned. Several thousand people reportedly witnessed the public execution.
The article argues for cooperative modern society where production and wages rise with general price declines benefiting workers. It warns against group actions that privilege small interests, notes the need for universal rights and responsible governance, and urges continued production to counter economic strain. It cites cotton acreage cuts, production shortfalls, and growing living costs while stressing unity over conflict.
Paris dispatch reports Roumania and Jugo Slav delegates who refused to sign the Austrian treaty were ordered to declare their definite intention by Saturday.
Houston plans a three day rice tractor and power farming demonstration September 30 to October 2 between Pasadena and Deepwater under the Houston chamber of commerce. A. E. Hildebrand will test all machinery under rice farming conditions. The event floods 300 acres for deep water trials and 200 acres for dry demonstrations.
An order by County Judge J J Maroney appoints Geo J Nedbalek as temporary guardian of Helen Krolszyk minor, valued estate around 1000 dollars including a Catholic Workman benefit certificate. Interested parties are summoned to contest on October 20 1919 at Brazos County Court Bryan Texas. if not consented, appointment becomes permanent. Witness H C Ferguson Clerk and L E Morehead Sheriff certify copy.
Mrs. Kate Tyra has filed in Brazos County Court for Letters of Guardianship of the estates of minors Robert Cabaniss Rachel Cabaniss Charles Henry Cabaniss and Mose Cabaniss. The hearing is set for the next term beginning Monday in October 1919 at Bryan Court House. Interested parties may appear to contest the application.
Notice to interested parties in the estate of Thos. H. Royder, deceased, that Douglas Royder has filed for Letters of Permanent Administration. The hearing is at the next court term, starting the third Monday in October 1919, in Bryan, Texas.
The first five Brazos County farmers who prepare one acre for planting receive blue grass plants and seed from Cyrus Hogan for $12.50 cash. The offer targets early settlers and promotes rapid sowing on prepared ground.
The Motor League of Louisiana asks Bryan officials to assess the road condition from Bryan to Houston and to Waco. A large stamped postcard questionnaire invites prompt reporting, noting national adoption of road reports by clubs. Poor roads could divert tourist travel and serve as adverse publicity for Brazos county.
Brazos County Texas Commissioners Court creates Election Precinct No. 12. Boundaries run from mouth of Albcorn Creek on the Navasota River to Wixon and Mathis Creeks and the common corner of School Districts Nos. 10 and 9. Polling to be at Reliance school house. Attest: H O Ferguson.
In Brazos County on August 11 1919 the commissioners canvassed the August 9 election results showing 480 votes cast with 244 in favor of tick eradication and 186 against. The court declared a majority for eradication and ordered the law in Chapter 60, Regular Session 35th Legislature in force, with publication of the proclamation in the Bryan Daily Eagle.
Neuralgia of the face shoulder hands or feet requires a powerful remedy. Ballard's Snow Liniment possesses that power. Rubbed in where the pain is felt is all that is necessary to relieve suffering and restore normal condition. Sold by Jenkins Drug Store and M. H. James.
A Brooklyn manufacturer sold fake aspirin largely made from talcum powder. Genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are marked with the Bayer Cross and come in the original Bayer package with proper directions and dosage.
Special prices on fabrics include 500 yards cotton duck and 1000 yards cotton check at sale per yard 22 12 cents and 50 bolts oil cloth at 50 cents per yard. Also 1000 yards gingham 25 cents per yard 500 yards red tick 25 cents. Heavy outing 32 12 cents and heavy Hickory sheeting 35 cents per yard. 290 hlave received 250 ladies sport coats and long coats priced at 3.50 3.75 and 2.75 each.
A dense advertisement lists dry goods items for women and children, including dresses, waists, skirts, hose, parasols, vests, linens, blouses, scrim, outing fabrics, and a full shoe line for children, misses, ladies, and men with varied sale prices and per yard or per pair costs. The copy emphasizes big values, new lines, and broad color options.
Bargains advertise kitchenware and tableware with set prices on cups, plates, glassware, pans, jars, and utensils. Highlighted items include dinner plates 1.10 per set, large stone pitchers 39 cents, pudding pans 10–15 cents, granite pots 50–98 cents, glassware 10 cents to 25 cents, and pocket knives 85–1.25 dollars. Thousands of other bargains promised throughout the month.
A shoe department touts one of the largest fall stocks, bought when prices were low. Many lots were acquired as pickup job lots at auction and closeout sales, promising deep discounts.
D O Price Madison county farm demonstration agent says a farmer can clear about 1000 dollars from five acres of sweet potatoes. With proper soil prep and a curing house, 30 dollars an acre should cover costs. potential market at 2.00 to 2.25 dollars per bushel. Madisonville notes ten thousand dollars of cattle arrivals, including Hereford bulls sold by H B Houston.
Surgeons agree that first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds is prompt antiseptic application The product Borozone is promoted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent and is available from Jenkins Drug Store and M H James ready for emergencies.
Catalog notes a range of men and boys clothing with price breaks on blue working shirts fleece lined undress items and heavy winter pieces. Featured are fancy dress shirts knee pants knee suits and heavy winter suits for older boys plus a batch of 500 work and dress pants from a factory closeout.
Advert announces deep price cuts on values as Men’s and Boys’ Overalls and 1000 to 1500 Felt Hats. Hats were a manufactury closeout offered at affordable prices to encourage customers to buy multiple hats this fall. Call before stock sells out.
Madisonville invites Bryan and Brazos County for a combined carnival old soldiers' reunion county fair and barbecue at the Reunion ground near Madisonville on September 11 and 12. F R Senor secretary of the Madisonville Business League says a hearty welcome is planned and uniforms are requested for soldiers. He also chairs the festivities and explains efforts to hire an expert cotton classer with salary guaranteed by the Madisonville Business League.
The notice promises 90,000 votes as a bonus with every new Houston Post subscription through September 12 and a chance to win $75. It urges subscriptions before next Friday and mentions coupon votes dropped at Dixie theater and Roman & Vick's drug store with Sunday coupons worth 50 votes, inviting out of town friends to participate.
An herbal bowel regulator Herbine is praised for aiding digestion and liver function. It restores strength and buoyancy. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
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