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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
6
In New York this morning cotton rose a dollar per bale amid an active market. Realizing caused moderate reactions with closes 11 to 15 points higher. New Orleans finished 17 points up, and Dallas saw a notable rise with spots at 9 cents.
United States Department of Agriculture Farmers Bulletin No. 654 outlines three loan methods used in North Dakota Nevada Idaho Wisconsin Minnesota and Montana to reduce interest rates on farm credit. Plans include lenders funding improvements via purchased dairy stock, farmer associations guaranteeing notes, and outside business supporters providing guarantee funds. 491 cows and heifers were distributed to 64 farmers across these programs totaling about 39483 dollars in loans.
The management principle requires a loan only if it benefits both member and association. Loans may be secured by shares deposits or external borrowing, and are subject to regulations. These associations supplement banks, pooling many small deposits and supporting collective purchasing for the community.
General Funston stated yesterday that no shot had fallen in Brownsville since March 27. The update comes from Washington and affirms calm at the border town amid ongoing concerns.
An educational campaign for home and foreign missions will visit Brazos County churches over ten days. Speakers will deliver addresses at Saints’ Rest Rock Prairie Reliance Thompson Creek Wellborn Old Bethel Providence Cottonwood Kurten Harvey with meetings scheduled from April 11 to April 24.
From the Galveston News remarks column the State Conclave of Knights Templar in session in Galveston features Bryan representatives. General Henry Bates Stoddard of Bryan, past grand commander and senior grand master, notes the event as highly satisfactory.
A. W. Kinnard transfers a tract in the F. Aus tin league No. 9 Brazos County for $1000 to R gs Webb et al. H. P. Stacey sells Lake Restivo the east half of lot 9 block 143 in Bryan for $675.
Landlady confirms Mr Jinx is present at the school rooming house and directs him inside. The scene shows a tense welcome as Father arrives unexpectedly seeking the resident. Potential disruption hints at strained domestic ties within the campus setting.
The Bryan city council met at city hall with Mayor Harris and aldermen present. They deferred extending Villa Maria Academy fire hydrants, noted faulty fire plugs, and discussed fire escapes. new floor for the fire station was referred to the fire committee. The interurban Pole usage proposal was referred to a committee. Election results were canvassed. new officers sworn in. committees named. retirements honored. street name change discussions deferred.
A civil service examination for the post office clerk position in Bryan takes place on April 24, 1915. Applicants must provide a recent photograph. application blanks are obtainable from R. R. Myers, secretary, local office.
The Associated Press reports Vienna plans to shift forces to the Italian frontier after abandoning a new Serbia offensive. The Dukla Eperies front yielded 26,000 Austrian casualties, with Russia pursuing peace terms. Paris notes two French bayonet assaults to seize German positions at Eparges.
German submarine sank the French three masted ship Chau teau Briand off the Isle of Wight. The crew of twenty four were given ten minutes to abandon ship and spent a day in open boats without food before reaching the French coast.
Berlin reports continued engagements between the Meuse and Moselle with rising violence. French forces are repulsed at Combres and Ailly Apremont fronts while gains at Promeezy and Gous Saineville are unverified. In the East Russian offenses near Kalwarya are repelled as the Eastern front stays static.
In a North Main street pool hall early today Charley Duren a well known negro piano player was stabbed through the jaw by Cicero Shivers who was arrested. Shivers says he was merely playing with Duren.
The 1914 15 session of the Union Rural Schools meets to finalize closing plans and summer preparations for district schools, outlining budget, teacher assignments, and transportation adjustments for the upcoming year.
In Rome on April 10, factions both for and against war plan mass meetings for tomorrow despite police warnings. The Associated Press reports heightened tension as public demonstrations loom amid the wartime climate.
The United States plans a strong denial of Germanys charge that Washington virtually acquiesced to Britains order in council prohibiting trade with Germany. Officials in Washington declined to comment further on the dispute.
Hill school taught by Noah Cole and Parker school taught by Miss Bernice Hanna closed today after very successful sessions. Fickey, Bowman and Dowling schools also concluded their sessions.
A tenant faces eviction after cannot pay rent, with neighboring dispute noted. The brief outlines how both parties claim decisive action and discuss potential quarter changes as a resolution. Local housing rules and timelines are referenced in passing.
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