More War Taxes Loom Over Nation Says Bryan Writer
The Eagle Printing Company reports in a Bryan Texas edition that a large deficit risks rising from European war and Mexican affair expenses. It calls for retrenchment and economy, urging Congress to reduce waste and avoid new internal taxes on the people.
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Jones
Toby
Polly
Baltimore
The
Houston Post
Treasury
Congress
Baltimor
Chicago
Europe
Farmers Union meets at Fort Worth rejects Ferguson land plank
The Houston Post reports that at the State meeting of the Farmers Union in Fort Worth last week a resolution endorsing the Ferguson land rent plank was voted down by a large margin. The move, kept quiet for political reasons, leaked out as El Paso politicians push the plank in the Democratic platform. The farmers statewide repudiated it after full discussion.
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Post
Farmers’ Union
Fort Worth
Ferguson
el Paso
Democratic Party of Texas
Houston Post
Texas
International and Great Northern Falls Back Into Receivership
The International and Great Northern Railroad again enters receivership amid widespread railroad distress. Despite steady traffic, most roads post no profits as retrenchment widens. Trains are canceled, shops closed, and workers laid off nationwide, blamed on unfair treatment and hostile legislation.
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International & Great Northern Railroad
Galveston News
the Eagle
State Democratic Platform on University and A&M College
The platform avoids a direct call for separation, urging permanent support for both the University of Texas and the Agricultural and Mechanical College and proposing a fair adjustment of their differences. It implies separation may be the only lasting solution, suggesting the convention may intend this.
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State University
A. & M. College
Agricultural and Mechanical College
University of Texas
Which Shall It Be Good Roads in Brazos County
A Brazos County editorial poses a choice on improving roads, urging residents to vote a liberal bond issue to fund permanent highways rather than avoid the task and stay mired in mud. It frames the decision as decisive and time sensitive.
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Brazos County
Republican and Bull Moose Nominations Eye Pie in National Change
The remaining Republicans and Bull Moosers nominate state tickets not for victory but for potential pie benefits if the national administration shifts. Republicans choose John W. Philp of Dallas for Governor and John Hall of Lampasas for Lieutenant Governor. Bull Moosers nominate F. M. Ethridge of Dallas for Governor and George E. Kepple of Houston for Lieutenant Governor.
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Bull Moosers
John W. Philp
Dallas
John Hall
Lampasas
F. M. Ethridge
George E. Kepple
Houston
Nations aid marks new relief record in crises
The article notes the United States ship carrying cash to aid stranded tourists has reached safety. It states U S relief actions in Mexico and Europe set a new global record, easing money worries for many travelers and reflecting a stronger national response.
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United States
Mexico
Commissioners Increase Efficiency In Road Review
The commissioners' court is praised for a personal survey of south county road conditions. The item urges more on-site checks by the court to improve legislative efficiency on transportation matters.
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Commissioners’ Court
Farmers Institutes Planned Across Brazos County This Fall
The Brazos County agricultural committee of the Commercial Club will sponsor a series of farmers institutes this fall and winter. The committee promises meetings free from dull harangue and aimed at practical farmer benefits.
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Eagle
Agricultural Committee of the Commercial Club
Brazos County
Prompt government inquiry into food price rise urged
The article commends the U S government for swiftly launching a search into rising food supplies. It argues no prior cause for fear, blames profiteers, and calls for severe penalties for those found guilty of oppressing the public for profit.
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United States
President Wilson Opposes Large Loans by Banks
President Wilson informs major East Coast banks that funding large loans to belligerent European nations would violate U S neutrality. The stance aims to prevent entanglement in the European conflict and preserves national neutrality.
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Wilson
East
El Paso Storm Center of Democratic Mis Information
Two days of tumult in El Paso center on Democratic mis information as observers demand why a Democratic convention is necessary. The debate frames the party’s aims and the purpose of the gathering amid partisan distrust and political theater.
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el Paso
We of these United States face a world at war
We acknowledge the boast of a domestic Chinese wall yet fear that twenty million people abroad could destroy prosperity if they fight while American farmers till the land. The outcome would be widespread hunger.
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United States of America
Morgan firm asked to fund wars in America
The Houston Post argues that European nations should settle conflicts themselves while The Morgan firm can instead seek lending opportunities within the United States. The piece favors shifting profits from foreign warfare to domestic finance.
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The
Houston Post
Europe
Morgan Firm
America
Farmer Jim Faces Tight Link Between Governor Role and Legislature
The passage questions Jim’s ability to hold both governor duties and legislative power starting next January. It notes his likely victory as governor but raises concerns about fulfilling dual roles with the Legislature in El Paso as a referenced benchmark.
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Jim
el Paso
Road to Barker’s Prairie Provokes Frying Temper
A secretary from the Commercial Club reports the Barker’s prairie road is hell, noting the man could hardly travel with his family and six bits left. South Texas folks tolerate little excess in public matters.
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Commercial Club
Barker's Prairie
South Texas
Road funding must precede improvements say editors
A local editorial argues that quality roads depend on securing funds first and compares the approach to the old saying first catch your rabbit. The piece urges timely taxation or allocations to pay for road projects before construction begins.
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Stump
Postcard Delays Highlight London to Bryan Mail
A Bryan reader notes a postcard mailed in London on August 24 reached Bryan by Saturday August 15, taking thirteen days amid current shipping disruptions. The note reflects concern over delayed cross Atlantic mail and ongoing shipping conditions.
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Bryan
London
Ousley Appointed to Direct A and M Extension Work
Hon. Clarence Ousley of Fort Worth is named to direct the A and M extension program, effective August 15. He will have complete control of the department and conduct its affairs creditably, bringing foreign study in scientific agriculture to the role.
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Clarence Ousley
Fort Worth
Ousley
Unclear Action Involving Jim Oscar And Ferguson
Fragmentary report notes a conflict where Jim knocked a lung from Oscar and Oscar crawled back into the Ferguson sanks. The text then hints Oscar’s plan regarding future involvement with the United States Senate.
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Jim
Oscar
United States Senate
Editor Enjoys Coastal Week Delights and Wry Caution
A playful postcard from the editor on the coast features cheerful scenes and phrases like Delightful Time and En joying the breezes. The note ends with a sly reminder that such leisure can land one in trouble.
Navy to Withdraw Vera Cruz Battleships by September First
Secretary Daniels announces all large battleships at Vera Cruz will be withdrawn and shipped north by September 1. The move brings welcome news to sailors who have endured months of extreme heat in the Mexican harbor.
Home garden farming amid wartime price fears
A reader urges every man with a patch of ground to grow edible crops and live at home as far as possible to beat rising wartime prices. The comment stresses self sufficiency and traditional home economies as means to counter inflation.
Prices controlled by power players distort pork supply
The article notes that those with power push food prices higher and compares the porker entering the food supply to a man who manipulates prices, arguing neither is a hog by nature.
Live and Let Live Spirit in Prices Debate
The text argues that consumers pay inflated prices for on-hand goods after a price rise, while merchants with stock sell at the higher rate for a double profit. It suggests selling existing stock at old prices and raising only future purchases, condemning the practice as unfair and advocating equitable pricing.
Farmers urged to plant fall feed crops on all land
Brazos County farmers are cautioned that not planting fall maturing feed crops on every available acre wastes a vital opportunity. Officials warn feed costs will burden limited resources next year, potentially deepening hardships for producers.
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Brazos County
Sulzer Reenters Democratic Gov Nomination Fight in New York
The Same Old Bill Sulzer remains a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of New York. He may win. The political scene stirs as unlikely coalitions emerge.
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Bill
Sulzer
New York
Billy
Murphy
Special session of Legislature called to help the farmer
Governor Colquitt orders a special session aimed at aiding farmers. The farmer's role is limited to paying per diem and mileage, with other costs covered by state funds and officials.
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Colquitt
Notable Weather Paradox Reflects Rain Cycle
A pithy reflection notes that after rain ends it cannot start again, while once rain begins it cannot stop, illustrating a paradox about weather patterns and timing.
Ferguson Heads Through El Paso With the Noble Six Hundred
The text complains that Ferguson dodges job hunters and predicts his hair will gray while facing the “noble six hundred” at El Paso, implying a perilous assignment or burden.
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Ferguson
el Paso
Abe Martin Says We All Belong to Union for More Pay
Abe Martin argues workers should unite for higher wages and shorter hours, urging collective action to secure better pay and working conditions. The statement frames shared economic goals and solidarity among employees.
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Abe Martin
War tax on licker and sugar makes toddy a luxury
A historical note laments a special war tax on liquor and sugar driving the price of a long toddy up, foretelling that the beverage will become a luxury for consumers as costs rise.
Notable Expressions Rise In Everyday Speech
A playful trend shows phrases like making both ends meet and every edge cut gaining traction in everyday talk. Linguistic observers note these idioms reflect thrift and precision in speech across communities.
Hogs go down and bacon goes up
Hogs suffer defeat while bacon prices rise reflecting market shifts. Analysts note supply constraints impact futures and consumer costs. Local officials consider measures to stabilize prices. Market observers warn volatility may persist through the season.
Music Director Named for Bryan Baptist Academy
Trustees elected R Millard Russell of Tennessee as director of music at Bryan Baptist Academy. He will arrive soon to meet locals ahead of the school opening. Russell directed music at Tusculum College for nine years, expanding from one pupil to 105 with four teachers and multiple choirs. He teaches piano and voice and is a lyric tenor with solid training from European and American masters. He is 32 and highly commended for Christian character.
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Bryan Baptist Academy
R. Millard Russell
Tennessee
Bryan
Russell
Tusculum College
Tusculum
Senior Opper
Rome
Italy
Enrico Durenzi
Florence
van York
New York
Big sum for school children in Texas
The 1,100,000 Texas school children will share an $8,800,000 appropriation for the year starting September 1. The per capita is $8, a $2,000,000 rise from prior sums, not counting higher education funds. School boards say the increase means more schools and higher teacher pay.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Texas
Texas Institutions of Higher Learning
Ten Days in Army Texas National Guard Encampment Opens
Battery A of the Texas National Guard began its ten days encampment at Leon Springs. The unit will use regular army field guns for practice during the camp.
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Texas
Nat'l
Leon Springs
Associated Press
Tex
Battery A
Texas National Guard
Commissioners Court Delays San Antonio Road Request
A committee including Commissioner B R Reed of Robertson County and contractor T L Massey of Calvert appeared before the Commissioners Court to seek Brazos County aid in grading draining and repairing the old San Antonio road crossing the Navasota River near Madison Leon and Robertson. The request was deferred to the next meeting. The court contracted materials for a new bridge over Jones Creek south of Millican and a bridge on the Harvey road. County official reports were read and approved. The court adjourned.
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B. R. Reed
Calvert
Robertson County
T. L .Massey
R. McDonald
Madisonville
Commissioners’ Court
Brazos County
San Antonio
Navasota River
Madison, Leon
Robertson
Jones Creek
Millican
Harvey Road
Condition of Brazos River rises expected near Waco
From advices a sharp rise is expected below Waco Kopperel reports a rise of seven feet Waco ten feet The stream is still low at Valley Junction and below Heavy rains the last twenty four hours in Erath Palo Pinto and Parker Counties indicate further rise at Waco BUNNEMEYER
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Houston
Texas
John Daly
Bryan
Waco
Kopperel
Valley Junction
Erath
Palo Pinto
Parker
Bunnemeyer
Bryan official inspects roads in Grimes County on travel aid trip
Secretary McKnight of the Bryan Commercial Club visits Navasota and Grimes County to assess good roads and Barker's prairie road. He aims to report conditions and possible public support for traveler relief, noting officials previously said no funds were available. Navasota faces criticism over road conditions and notoriety.
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McKnight
Commercial Club
Bryan
Navasota
Grimes County
District No. 1
Barker's Prairie Road
Navasota River
Braozs County
Navasota Examiner-Review Voices Roadcharge Controversy
The Navasota Examiner-Review discusses extortionate towing fees from mud recovery, noting some charges may be unjust yet acknowledging excessive rates. It hopes Mr. McKnight finds relief and argues Brazos County road criticism in Nava sota has been overblown amid broader local troubles.
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McKnight
Navasota
Brazos
Navasota Examiner-Review
Change for the Better in New Fall Fashions
Grace Margaret Gould heralds a fashion shift in the September Woman's Home Companion. The editor notes a return to figure fitting clothes, backbones, defined waists, and real walking strides. Skirts widen and slits vanish, signaling renewed self-respect in fall style.
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Woman's Home Companion
Grace Margaret Gould
Real Estate Transfers in Brazos County and Bryan Lot
J W Orr transfers 64 acres in Brazos County to W C Williams for 2700. W C Williams transfers to BR S Wicks. Richard Price et al to Walter King Lot 10 Block 68 Bryan for 300. Walter Hayes et al to Georgia Lockhart four acres in Brazos County James Curtis league for 200.
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J. W. Orr
W. C. Williams
Thomas James Headright
Brazos County
BR. S. Wicks
Richard Price Et
Als
Walter King
City of
Bryan
Walter Hayes
Georgia Lockhart
James Curtis
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Commerce Building
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