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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
2
A 1919 Congessional Record letter outlines why ex service men abandon government insurance, noting liberal terms and inadequate benefits compared with private plans. It cites conversion costs and monthly payouts and urges reform to retain veterans' protections.
A Melbourne suggestion to move St George’s bones to Westminster Abbey sparks questions about authenticity. Australian engineers unearthed bones beneath a Palestine church, claimed as St George’s, while prior cases like Twain’s skulls show doubts about identity despite apparent proof. A London dispatch adds further commentary on reverence and doubt.
The piece rebuts claims that William Pettus Hobby is a Bolshevik and argues the Texas Democrat misreads the law barring aliens from voting. It notes the statute requires US citizenship and praises Hobby for enacting it. The column criticizes partisan attacks and highlights falling senate attendance and back-scratching politics.
A proposal to present General Pershing with a $10,000 sword gains traction as a symbolic honor. The piece notes Pershing’s commendable service and questions how many swords a general truly needs, given his own and London’s gift. It reflects on obsolete weaponry and historical sayings about swords becoming plowshares.
Texas representative Blanton earned a hard name in Congress by pushing for a full day of work and automatic quorums. He clashed over a bill to aid a widow requesting 480 dollars after her nephew was killed in shipyards. the committee offered a little over 500 dollars, prompting Blanton to threaten to object.
An advertisement touts Habitual Constipation Cured in 14 to 71 Days using LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN a Syruphonic laxative. It claims prompt relief with regular 14 to 21 day use to induce regular action and notes a pleasant taste at 60 cents per bottle.
The House passed a bill at the $480 figure after an amendment was defeated, provoking Blanton to object to every bill on the unanimous calendar. He argued the action saved little money while consuming vast time, insisting his tactic may be sincere though ill advised. A parallel Senate remark highlighted party balance and procedure undercuts.
In Sandusky Ohio under a city manager system the official earns $5000 yearly and refuses a 10 percent raise aimed at all city employees. The piece argues taxes justify raises and labels the manager, Zimm erman, as potentially famous for resisting higher pay while noting the laborers deserve their own hire.
The dispatches highlight Senator McCumber’s bold critique of Republican policy on the peace treaty, arguing his stance could rally national attention. He supports reservations while aiming to pass the treaty, contrasting with Lodge’s opposition and Wilson’s broader aims. The piece notes McCumber’s potential future impact and his nuanced alignment with Democrats.
The Houston Post announces the automobile contest ends October 4. Renew or subscribe now to support contestant Miss Carolyn Kern, Bryan's only entrant.
New York State Grange officials representing 125000 farmers issue a statement blaming urban labor for rising prices. They call for an economic adjustment and cost accounting of farm products to set wage scales based on farming earning power, arguing farmers face mortgages and rising clothes costs while city workers gain in benefits.
September 13 notes a stream of local youths leaving Harvey for colleges and teacher posts. Many names attend V. M. A. and A. and M. others head to Tabor Denton and Louise. Illness hits John Ferguson as family gathers at his bedside.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and you can be restful after the first application. Price due.
Washington reports August cotton consumption at 502526 bales of lint and 21171 bales of linters, a bit below last year's figure. On hand at end of August were 1126529 bales of lint and 262656 bales of linters in consuming establishments, with public storage and compresses holding 1851096 bales of lint and 224054 bales of linters.
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California called the League of Nations covenant a gigantic war trust in Des Moines. He attacked presidents who violate the constitution and warned that mothers’ sons drafted to fight Germany could be shot down in Russia, a country not at war with the U S. He said bolshevism will not take hold here and asserted only England’s war with America’s blood would be stopped by the league.
H L Mc Knight of the A and M extension service reports western Texas crops in Brownwood San Angelo Ballinger Coleman Comanche and Hamilton are unusually large and healthy. The main challenge is labor with men sent to East Texas to hire workers returning with few or none found.
New York on September 16 reports firmer cotton goods and more yarn inquiries. Burlaps remain quiet and steady while future deliveries weaken. Wool dress goods soften slightly as prices hold. Raw silk shows quiet demand.
Dallas reports bank deposits exceed 100 million dollars, nearly doubling from the previous year as of September 16. The growth reflects expanding customer savings and increased financial activity in the region.
An 19th century bowel regulator Herbine is praised for aiding digestion and improving strength. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H., James, with claims of benefiting the liver and stomach and restoring buoyancy.
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