15 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1914
Page
1
Feed cooked meat scraps to poultry for economical growth in egg production. The guidance notes these scraps can be fed separately or mixed with wet or dry feed and comes recommended by experiment stations and leading poultry raisers. The ad promotes Hardy Newton's Market as a source.
The Hamburg America Line reports plans to buy a $420,000,000 stake in its steamship operations. The potential purchase would include the Vaterland, the largest ship afloat, signaling major expansion.
A terse report from the Federal Census Bureau notes a decline in Galveston doctors. The article states there are seventy-two physicians in the city, a decrease from ten years prior, reflecting a trend in local medical staffing.
The article notes a Texas movement of canned goods from Baltimore to Calvert, with a rowing business tenure in Texas. It reports exports in the prior year and that about 575,000 cases were moved, with distribution across Texas and a season lasting until mid October.
An Army Texas mats unit from the National Guard arrives for ten day encampment at the site today. The guard plans practice sessions with the regular army Meld in attendance as part of ongoing military training and readiness efforts.
Brussels dispatch confirms General Von Emmich, German commander for Liege, has died. He is to be succeeded by General Von Der Marcke. Von Emmich, a veteran of the Franco Prussian War, was praised in Berlin for kindness to Americans. A special German train is described as decorated with flowers.
Associated Press reports global wartime updates: German air raids over Namur Belgium injuring five. Austria and Serbia front lines with Austrians repulsed by Serbs. Japan possibly preparing to declare war on Germany. Swiss troop movements and Belgians reporting excellent positions. Also covers U.S. efforts to keep ships neutral for American refugees and court notices on German cooperation for infrastructure in Texas.
Report from Houston notes the Brazos River level rising with five to seven feet expected below Waco after heavy rains in the last day. Koppert reports a seven foot rise while Ween notes ten feet and sections from Junction downstream show rising conditions across Palo Pinto and nearby areas.
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