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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
4
The article explains why Texas fall gardens are essential amid drought and rising food costs. It covers soil preparation, irrigation, sowing and thinning schedules, crop choices for cool weather, succession planting, and tips for maximizing yield in September through winter.
Paris reports the American colors now fly over Verdun as a gift from a prominent Red Cross worker. The flag is hoisted atop the ruined Verdun city hall marking a symbolic gesture of aid and solidarity.
Tabor farmers form a wheat and oats club led by Walter Armstrong and Charles Locke with H B Killough and H L McKnight from the college extension service. County Agent Benson supports plans to grow wheat for winter feed and prevent soil erosion while urging fall planting to secure the 1918 U.S. wheat supply.
Dallas painter Hugh A. Long credits Tanlac with fifteen years of stomach trouble relief and a twelve pound weight gain. He reports improved digestion, headaches gone, better sleep, and a resumed appetite. Tanlac sold in Bryan Wellborn Edge Allen Farm and Tabor towns.
A. P. report says large tracts of pasturage in Louisiana and Arkansas can accommodate thousands of cattle. Texas farmers seek to move stock to water and forage amid drought. The Texas railroad commission warns car shortages threaten shipments and is acting to mitigate the issue.
At a Brazos county prohibition executive meeting, members from county precincts voted to postpone presenting a petition for a prohibition election. War conditions, a second liberty loan next month, and local factors influenced the delay. The organization remains intact and will continue its work. J. L. Edge acted as chairman.
Brazos County probate notices state D. W. Spence died leaving a will. The County Court of Brazos County will hear the application for probate and letters testamentary on October 15, 1917 at Bryan Court House. Sheriffs must post the writ in three public places for ten days.
Oregon and California Rail Road Co grant lands proclaimed open by act of congress. Two billion three hundred thousand acres of timber and agricultural land to be offered for settlement and sale with a detailed map of townships sections plus soil climate and elevations described. Also notices for sale of sheep from Texas Experiment Station and job ads for wood cutters and haulers. BALARD'S SNOW LINIMENT advertised with relief claims.
One hundred dollars reward offered for incurable catarrh cases. The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a 35 year reliable remedy that works through the blood to mucous surfaces. It promises health improvements after short use and invites readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, with distribution by druggists.
The Southern section of the American Poultry Instructors and Investigators association meeting at Texas A and M college adopted a resolution urging immediate action to increase meat food supply. It calls for southern agricultural interests to expand poultry production, cull non-producers, improve feeding and management, and eradicate parasites, with local guidance available from state agricultural colleges or experiment stations.
Weather forecast by Willis Moore and W F Carothers outlines two major movements. Movement 6-Due September 10 brings showers in the west and middle regions with frosts in the Rockies and cooler overall temperatures. Movement K-Due September 14 brings freezing in the northwest and frosts across a wide area with cooler nationwide conditions. Southern Texas sees fair weather early in the week followed by showers midweek in advance of the K movement and a northerly front bringing clearing and cooler air by Friday and Saturday.
The Dry Goods Department advertises hundreds of items at special prices. Apron Ginghams per yard 10c, Dress Ginghams various colors, Outing fabrics at 11c, Ladies long sleeve vests 50c value, Ladies drawers and under shirts, Mens rib underwear from 65c, up to date ladies shirts and waists at multiple sale prices, Damask 29c per yard, Muslin night gowns 75c value, embroidery edging 8 10c per yard, and mens trousers prices from 1.00 to 2.25. Also kids pants at 50c and 75c for knee pants in various fabrics.
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