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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1916
Page
2
A damaged dispatch from The Bryan Daily Eagle includes wartime commentary urging aggressive action against Germany and notes on cotton prices. The page contains publication details and fragmented reader notices alongside editorial snips about battles and political stances.
The article praises Madison and Brazos counties for strong schools and lists educators such as Batson Lee McGee Arthur Ford George Mowers Wiley Coleman and W L Powers among Madison county figures linked to education. It notes Allen Academy leaders from Madisonville and other educators returning to Bryan while urging readers to visit local exhibits and support cotton and school efforts.
The article recalls Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg urging unity and sacrifice as Germany faces a prolonged war. He appeals to protect hearth and homes, praising citizens who endure casualties and hardships with ardent patriotism, undivided by class.
A new Bryan choral group organized to be directed by Str. Ven Howes with weekly Thursday meetings at the First Baptist church. Officers include President P All and Vice President Mrs. C Tally, with Drotieetlek tan as secretary and J M Hare as assistant secretary. The list of club members features Mrs H Boatwright Ruth Boatwright W C Davis George A Adams Mrs H J Pountain and many others.
The Port master John Astin conducted a civil service exam for city mail carriers in the federal building with fourteen applicants this morning. The event signals that the city service will be established and promises employment for men from varied backgrounds. The Eagle notes upcoming exhibits by Girls Canning District and Doré Complete at the county fair with substantial prizes and invites Dryden residents to attend and support local youth.
The State health department will lead a coordinated campaign against hookworm in cooperation with the International Health Commission. Past efforts in several counties reduced infections, but funding gaps halted progress. new funds are now expected to support broad eradication work in the eastern region.
A Texas health officer from the Intermational Health Commatonton calls for an appropriation. Director Covington, tied to the effort, notes current budget constraints and outlines the program’s aims.
Market update shows cotton receipts at Bryan to date from warehouses including Wauwan Uniek and Union. Prices on the street at Anan Street were 18 1/2 cents a pound with overall sales around 88.6 dollars per bale. Year prior, street cotton price in Maryam was 11 percent higher, with cotton seed at 400 dollars. Earlier data note 5702 bales received for the same date last year.
A lighthouse keeper from Babtoe house near Galveston was rescued yesterday after a small boat incident. The coast guard cutter Comanche conducted the rescue, bringing the keeper to safety following a mishap at sea.
Fragmentary field report from Washington notes strained actions between Carranan and Chihushan forces with limited confirmations. The dispatch mentions an attack involving 280 and 160 troops at Custhulrecht and uncertainties about the outcome.
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