Cotton and the War Pressure on Georgia farmers in 1914
The Bryan Eagle discusses the cotton crisis caused by the European war. It notes markets closed to cotton and urges federal aid to help farmers hold their crop, to prevent losses when war ends and prices rebound. It cites Governor Colquitt, Cuero citizens, and the Galveston News on treasury measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Culberson and
Sheppard
Galveston News
Treasury
Europe
County urged to decide on permanent highways plan
The county faces censure for slow progress on permanent highways and is urged to act boldly and without delay to resolve the road question.
Wilsons Mourning Wife Brings Nation To Standstill
Dallas Dispatch notes President Wilson grieves his dying wife and calls for peace as Congress aides the poor of Washington. The piece lauds Mrs Wilson as devoted, simple, and compassionate, crediting her with influencing the president and raising global sentiment toward harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyling
Congress
Washington
Dallas Dispatch
Brazos County Faces Public Roads Criticism
An editorial urges Brazos County to adopt permanent road improvements. It cites Dallas Automobile Club travelers criticizing local inaction and warns that lack of bond issues or taxes harms Bryan and Brazos County’s appeal to homeseekers, investors, and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan
Homeseeker
The
Eagle
Commercial Club
Dallas Evening Journal
Dallas Automobile Club
Galveston Beach
Dallas
Island
Galveston
State Agricultural and Mechanical Colege
Progres
Misleading Criticism of Brazos County Roads
The Brazos County Eagle rebuts claims it does nothing for roads citing floods damage and ongoing contracts of 50000 dollars plus a persistent road crew. It credits the County Judge and Commissioners with work and notes growing public support for permanent highways, predicting progress soon.
Buttermilk Lowry Returns to Press After Election Try
Buttermilk Lowry editor and publisher of the Honey Grove Signal, who ran for at large congressman, returns to his editorship. He says the bid was his first outside his hometown and may be his last if political life remains cold and cruel. He cites poverty, vanishing ambition, but there is no soreness in his heart and melancholy will not rule him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttermilk Lowry
Honey Grove Signal
Democracy or Cossack judged by a fallen ruler
The piece reflects on Napoleon Bonaparte’s prophecy that Europe would become either democratic or Cossack, noting a century has passed without a clear fulfillment. It argues the assassination of a ruler sparked a great conflict and questions which thrones will endure the coming shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
County demonstrator touts feterita as best crop
Mr A W Buchanan says most farms have vacant land and should plant crops. He recommends feterita as the best and most reliable, though peas are also praised as a strong dietary option for large families.
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A. W. Buchanan
Outlook Bright Despite Global Strains and Territorial Prospects
The article argues for a hopeful view of the world situation and its impact on the country. It notes rising national wealth, strong crop yields, and the need to apply practical effort to move goods. It concludes that productive labor and continued consumption by major nations will sustain wealth.
THEN AND NOW Democracy and the vigilance of liberty
The piece contrasts ancient and modern democracies. It notes ancient rulers were chosen for ability to preserve state security while modern voters may elevate unfit leaders. It warns security bred indifference and urges renewed vigilance if global conflict prompts reflection on representative government.
English consols and global markets feel strain
The international banker watches English consols as a market barometer. Last week the London New York cable showed consols breaking to 9, a 2 percent overnight loss and the lowest price in nearly a century.
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London
New York
Fall in consols signals global stock market halt
The observer notes a fall in consols and a rise in the English bank rate as a weather-like signal. the author claims this conjunction caused every world stock exchange to suspend trading, a historic event. The report references the Pittsburg Gazette as the source.
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Pittsburg
Wellborn Picnic Draws 500 on Special Train
A Bryan sourced special train bringing 500 people to a Wellborn picnic prompts a remark from Uncle Jimmy Farquhar that Wellborn has bitten off more than she could chew. The note parallels Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany facing a similar predicament.
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Jimmy Farquhar
Peace
Bryan
Wellborn
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Artesian Well Delivers 600000 Gallons Daily to Waco
A flourishing artesian well in Waco now flows about 600000 gallons every 24 hours. The water will be used to supply the Texas Power and Light Company with a steady supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas Power and Light Company
Citation for divorce by publication in Brazos County
Public notice summons Ethel Adams by publication for four weeks in Brazos County paper. Ben Adams sues for dissolution of marriage based on alleged cruel treatment and adultery. case No. 6825 set for September 7 1914 in Brazos County District Court Bryan Texas.
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State OF Texas
Brazos County
Ethel Adams
District Court
Bryan
A. D
Ben Adams
Walter Eden
J. W. Barron
Texas
Mrs Woodrow Wilson dies after long illness
The wife of the president Mrs Woodrow Wilson has died. She was described as noble in thought kind and charitable in heart gentle and loving in spirit. The nation shares sorrow and extends prayers during this moment of national mourning.
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Woodrow Wilson
Memorial Services for Mrs. Howell at First Baptist Church
Memorial services will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, called by pastors and several representatives. A choir from all church choirs will provide music. The program includes prayer, scripture reading, and hymns such as Lead Kindly Light and One Sweetly Solemn Thought, with Rev. J. N. Thomas and Rev. H. L. Gray participating. Organist is Mrs. J. Webb Howell.
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First Baptist Church
J. R. Finley
Pie
Prumeral Mae
Hice
Kindly Light
J. N. Thomas
Bala
Guendin
SHORT SAY ABOUT THE SILO
There is no longer question as to the utility of the silo. The only question is which make to get and how soon. Wooden silos are cheaper and durable with treatment. stave silos suit beginners. wooden types suit humid regions but can suffer in arid, windy areas. For large fills, wilting first cuttings and watering last improves efficiency. Pea vines alone lack saccharine matter but boost silage quality when mixed with corn cane or kaffir, especially with sorghum cut after sugar in the stalk.
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Sorgsham
Vacation trip report from Mr. T. A. Cloud
Mr. T. A. Cloud and family return from an automobile vacation visiting Lampasas and Goldthwaite. The trip was enjoyable and free of breakdown or accident. He notes extensive road building in the territory traveled.
Tom Smith Leaves for Market to Pick Fall Goods
Tom Smith, buyer for W. J. Coulter, departed yesterday for St. Louis and Chicago and other points to select fall merchandise. His experience and knowledge of local needs promise a pleasing fall stock display for the firm’s customers.
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Tom Smith
W. J. Coulter
St. Louis
Chicago
Mr. Smith
Sam B Wilson travels east to buy fall stock
Sam B. Wilson departed yesterday afternoon for St Louis Chicago New York and other eastern markets to study latest styles and personally select goods for the fall trade. He will assess grade quality and prices and visit points of interest while away.
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Sam B. Wilson
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Rural school rebuilds underway in two districts
County Superintendent T. W. Parker reports the Fickey trustees have torn down the old school and are erecting a newer, more modern building. Macy trustees are also building a new school house to replace the fire-destroyed one from last winter.
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T. W. Parker
Fickey
Macy
Cardui the Woman's Tonic Credited by Sufferer
Pleasant Hill woman Mrs Walter Vincent shares a three summer battle with severe headaches and weakness. After three bottles of Cardui she reports full relief and renewed strength, noting Cardui’s gentle vegetable action supports the nervous and womanly system. She urges others to try Cardui and request the 64 page treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
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Pleasant Hill
N. C
Walter Vincent
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
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Cotton
Colquitt
Wilson
Brazos
Wilson Memorial Services
Rural School Notes
Vin
Cent
John Deere
Louis Hanus
Hensarling Mercantile Company
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