Bryan Temple Pythian Sisters organized in Bryan
The Bryan Temple Pythian Sisters was organized with eighty-two charter members, including thirty-five ladies and forty-seven Knights of Pythias. Officers were elected, and meetings set for the first and third Thursdays and the fourth Thursday each month. Installing officers hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell.
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Bryan
Pythian Sisters
Mesdames H. A. Everett
Loderick
Palestine
Knights of Pythias
P. S. Park
C. E. Jones
H. L. McKnight
John M. Caldwell
O. B. Love
G. FE. Hadley
T. L. Petty
W. S. Wilson Jr
J. E. Covey
E. J. Jenkins
J. W. Hall
City
Wry Observations and Quick Wit From Various Papers
A collage of brief quotations and quips from multiple newspapers. The snippets span social commentary, humorous exchanges, and sharp one liners about life, money, managers, and manners. The tone mimics a light satirical roundup of lines from different journals.
Profit from Ninety-Eight Hens
From last year’s poultry yard record book a family shares how 20 purebred White Leghorn hens and a rooster, started with no expertise, learned by trial and error to raise chickens profitably despite early costly mistakes. They describe training in house and yard setup, incubators, brooders, and disease challenges.
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Roup
Forehead
Limberneck
Dallas Banker Arrested Over Embezzlement Complaint
W B Slaughter of Dallas president of Mercantile National Bank was arrested in Pueblo Colorado on a warrant by District Attorney Davidson on a $20000 embezzlement complaint sworn by County Treasurer Stannard. The bank, depository for county funds, was closed earlier by federal examiners. Slaughter runs a chain of small banks in Colorado and Texas.
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W. B. Slaughter
Pueblo
Colo
Dallas
Mercantile National Bank
McKee
Davidson
Stannard
Federal Bank Examiner
Colorado
Texas
New Jersey State Secretary David S. Crater Dies on Broadway
David S. Crater secretary of the state of New Jersey aged 60 collapsed and died of heart failure this afternoon on Broadway in New York City.
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New York
David S. Crater
New Jersey
Panama Canal Traffic Vessels and Dues for February
Ninety-two vessels totaling 424 606 tons used the Panama Canal in February. Tolls collected totaled 403 219 dollars for the month, bringing canal dues to 2 365 258 dollars overall.
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Waterway
Associated Press
Washington
Panama Canal
A and M College to Install Fire Escapes
State fire marshal assistant and the college building superintendent met to plan required fire escapes for all college structures under the new law for buildings with more than five people. Cadet units will organize fire protection and drills remain part of military routines.
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A. & M. College
M. W. Penninger
A. C. Love
Penninger
Austin
A and M
New Interurban Depot Ready for Occupation
The Eagle announces the new interurban depot will be ready and occupied by the company on and after tomorrow April 1. Passengers should use the new station and freight shipments will go there for prompt delivery. Miss Lucile Stuart accepts cashier position and will manage the office and ticket area.
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Eagleas
Lucile Stuart
Postmaster J. E. Astin Takes Bryan Office
J E Astin, appointed postmaster at Bryan by President Wilson, assumed duties this morning succeeding J A Myers. He pledges businesslike administration, courtesy to patrons, and adherence to postal laws, with no changes in current staff. Myers served 20 years since 1882 under four presidents, retiring with clean record and best wishes from friends.
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J. E. Astin
Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
J. Allen Myers
Astin
Clentele
Bryan Post Office
J. A. Myers
Twety
Chester A. Arthur
James A. Garfield
Assassi
Benjamin Harrison
A. W. Buchanan
Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
John E. Astin
Myers
Washington
Change in Deputies Shifts at Local Sheriff Office
Deputy Sheriff Dave Jolly resigned to Sheriff Nunn effective immediately. W S Battle was appointed to succeed him. Jolly served under Sheriff Conlee and since Nunn took charge, praised as a splendid officer. Battle, former deputy city marshal, was praised by his chief mayor and city council.
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Dave Jolly
Sheriff Nunn
Battle
Jolly
Sheriff Conlee
Mr. Battle
Banker Advises Youth On Farming Over City Life
In Farm and Fireside a banker who heads three banks and serves on boards explains his choice of farming over urban careers. He notes his 25 years of banking, no gray hairs, and despite duties, spends afternoons plowing. He warns youths against becoming cogs in big business.
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National Farm Paper
Springfield
Ohio
Farm Life Orients Youth Away From Town
A speaker warns that many youth chase town life with the dream of wealth, claiming true happiness lies in staying on the farm. He describes a personal rule to remain on the farm year round and urges others to consider the costs of trying city living.
Appalling Fire Risks on Farms Warn Readers
A Farm and Fireside article highlights dangerous farm fire practices. It cites smoking near hay, loose matches, and lantern use after dark. It offers safety steps including carrying safety matches, cleaning lantern burners, removing spills, and securing lanterns on a high wire.
Galveston exports in March set record value
Galveston port exports in March 1915 totaled 26,016,067 dollars, a new record and 6,189,879 dollars above the prior March. Cotton led with 435,260 bales valued at 19,699,626 dollars, England buying 197,062 bales.
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Galveston
Associated Press
Tex
Customs House
England
Officers elected for A. and M. final ball
Charles J. Davis of Corsicana was elected president of the A&M final ball. Other officers include O. Wene of Comanche, F. W. Cawthon of Denison, P. T. Crown of Waco, J. P. Garrity of Corsicana, W. K. Hanson of San Antonio, and A. C. Bull of Austin. Davis is senior, captain and adjutant of the regiment and an agricultural student.
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A. & M. College
Charles J. Davis
Corsicana
Davis
O. W.ene
Comanche
F. W. Cawthon
Denison
P. T. Crown
Waco
Leopany
J. P. Garrity
W. K. Hanson
San Antonio
A. C. Bull
Austin
H Company
Court House Yard Renovation Underway by County Road Force
The county road forces began work to level and slope the court house lawn toward its outer edges. Trees on the lawn are being cultivated and the yard is being shaped to become one of the city’s prettiest spots.
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Court House
Insurance limits cited in Rosprim fire report
J W Rosprim owner of Rosprim building and stock reported to have only 400 dollars in insurance for the general merchandise burned at Rosprim. The Tuesday morning blaze at 1 30 o'clock prompted a sheriff Nunn led investigation with no new developments announced.
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J. W. Rosprim
Rosprim
Nunn
Fire destroys Cold Springs court house and lodge room
The Cold Springs Texas courthouse a frame building burned Wednesday night destroying the grand jury room and the K of H lodge room across the street. The building was insured for $6 000 and the sheriff and county records were damaged or lost though a brick building housing clerk records escaped. A strong norther aided containment and no cause was learned.
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Cold Springs
Tex
Court House
Court House Yard
Justice of the Peace
Late Planting Warning From A and M College
Dr. J O Morgan warns against planting sorghum cowpeas soy beans Sudan grass and peanuts before April 15 due to cold soils. He notes warm soils needed for germination and better growth. Prof J W Ridgway urges whitewashing barns twice yearly with lime salt alum and optional carbolic acid for sanitation.
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J. O. Morgan
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Sudan
Dr. Morgan
Farrowing Time Warns Farmers by A&M Expert
L. B. Burke, associate professor of animal husbandry at the Agricultural and Mechanical College, urges farmers to protect newborn pigs by providing warm, comfortable, dustless quarters with bedding and timely warmth. He advises keeping the sow in the hog house during farrowing.
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L. B. Burke
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Feeding guidelines for sows during farrowing
The instructions describe pre farrowing and post farrowing feeding. Before farrowing feed a succulent laxative ration. Immediately after farrowing feed only water for twenty four hours. On days two and three feed a small amount of light food such as wheat bran and shorts. After the third day gradually increase the ration to six to eight pounds per animal rising to fourteen to twenty pounds in eight days then replace wheat bran and shorts with grain and add skimmed milk or tankage to balance the ration.
Spraying Guidelines From Horticulture Dept Experts
I E Cowart of the Agricultural and Mechanical College urges an early spray for fruit trees. He recommends self boiled lime and arsenate of lead just after petals fall. Formula calls for eight pounds lime, eight pounds sulfur, fifty gallons water, two pounds lead senate, mix, slake lime, dilute to fifty gallons, spray at high pressure ensuring full tree coverage. Peach trees require three applications.
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Cowart
Department of Horticulture
Agricural and Mechanical College
Prof. Cowart
Senate
How to Handle the Manure Crop on the Farm
Barnyard manure is described as the farm's most profitable crop and must be stored under shelter to prevent nutrient leaching. Key points urge compact, mossy consistency and direct spreading to garden or field.
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O. Morgan
Department Agronomy
The
Agricultural An Mechanical College
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Bryan Temple
M. Luther Hawkins
Progressive Farmer
Chicago Herald
Schiller
Bliggins
Washington Star
Charles H. Parkhurst
Kansas_ City Times
Goethe
Yonkers Statesman
Edna
Boston Transcript
N. J
A. and
M. College
T. A. Cloud
R. R. Myers
Hudson Myers
Morris Tatum
Clyde Gregg
Special Delivery
Mes
Senger
A. D. McCannico
Burns Court House
K. of H. Lodge
A & M. College Extension
IOTES
Extension Department
J. W. Ridgway
Department of Dairy Husbandry
Prof. Ridgway
Harper
Daly
Bryan, Texas
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