Farmers Institute Focuses on Silos and Soil Health
The Commercial Club agricultural committee chaired by J Webb Howell plans Brazos County farmers institutes. The first meeting discussed silos with A W Buchanan as chairman and highlighted livestock, soil improvement, and judicious fertilizer use. Speakers included Prof A W Kinnard and Guy P Bittle sharing silo experiences.
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Agricultural Committee
The
Commercial Club
J. Webb Howell
Brazos County
A. W. Buchanan
Howell
McKnight
Guy P. Bittle
R. L. Buchanan
T. P. Hall
A. N. Hall
William Hudspeth
J. I. Cobb
IL M. Cook
J. J. Vandiver
A. B. McSwain
August Straub
Wiley Kelley
J. L. Burt
Jim Tobias
C. B. McGregor
P. H. Arrington
T. D. Locke
George Williams
Will Goens
G. W. Saxon
M. S. Broach
J. S. Smith
C. S. Jones
A. W. Kinnard
J. P. Gilpin
I. N. Broadway
Tobe Tobias
Volney Reed
H. L. McKnight
Flow of Money to Banks Indicates Partial Recovery
Newsdesk reports a backflow of funds from New York banks amid post crisis liquidity, offset by higher demands from interior banks. The West seeks crop moving capital while the South needs cash for cotton harvest, with some emergency currency redeployment discussed as rates linger around 6 to 8 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
West
South
Berlin
Holland
Italy
London
Flour Price Jump Expected as Demand Rises
Flour dealers in Philadelphia say prices may rise to 9.50 or 10 dollars a barrel. They cite a surge in foreign demand for flour and wheat and note shipment delays due to uncertain delivery. If British ships resume regular sailings, exports could reach a multi year peak.
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Philadelphia
Mexican laborer injured by a box on gravel car train
A Mexican laborer, part of the West Burleson street grading gang, was hit by a box on a gravel car on an I N G N railroad track in Burleson. The engine bumped the car he was unloading, he fell cried, was dragged several feet, and received medical care, now resting easy.
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Burleson Ara
West Burleson Street
Congress May Adjourn By End Of Month
Washington leaders from both parties expect Congress to adjourn by month end after passing remaining bills before September. With Mrs Wilson’s death, the House and Senate aim to relieve the President of pending business and allow members to take vacations.
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Washington
Congress
Pessimists Decline as People Learn What to Eat
A bright outlook suggests fewer pessimists as people learn edible options and gain access to secure meals. The remark emphasizes knowledge of fit foods and reliable supply.
McKnight Speaks for Brazos Co at Good Roads Meet
H L McKnight secretary of the Bryan Commercial Club attended the State Good Roads Association in Galveston. He defended Brazos County against criticism, cited flood damage since December, and pledged a half million dollars in bonds to build a network of permanent roads across the county.
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Commercial Club
H. L. McKnight
State Good Roads Association
Galveston
McKnight
Brazos County
Bryan
North Texas
Texas
Navasota
Brazos
Negro Killing on Main Street in North Town
Asia Johnson and Elisa Ransom, both Negroes, fought on North Main Street about 9:30 last night. Johnson was shot and killed as Ransom fired five times after an earlier afternoon dispute. Ransom was captured near the Parker lumber yard and jailed. examination trial date not set.
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Asia Johnson
Elisa Ransom
North Main Street
Johnson
Ransom
Ransome
Main Street
City National Bank
Webb Bros
Huerta In London Silent On War After Book Quotation
Victoriano Huerta former Mexican dictator meets in London. He declines comment on Europe’s war, cites a prior book line about God favoring the strongest, and offers only a brief English remark “Excuse me, nothing” when asked about Mexico.
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Associated Press
London
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Europe
Huerta
Chief Sam's Ship Cleared for Africa From Galveston
The Steamship Liberia, part of Chief Sam's back to Africa movement, cleared Galveston Texas for African ports this morning and is expected to sail this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Liberia
Sam
Africa
Favorable report on shipping bill in both houses
The administration bill for war risks on shipping was favorably reported in both Houses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Woman in disguise joins Pan army unit in France
A 26 year old English girl disguised as a man wore a military aviator uniform and cut hair to accompany Pan aviators near Dijon. French gen darmes stopped her and found her true identity. She will be sent back to her parents.
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Associated Press
Dijon
France
Pan
Allied armies resist German advances in Belgium and Luxembourg
Brussels dispatch reports Belgian and French forces pushing German advance lines back from Gembloux to Joderne, with combat behind cavalry screens. Refugees flood Tirlemont as Belgian troops allegedly retire toward Antwerp, while Paris notes Servian victory and Austrian losses. Montenegrins near Ragusa with threats to strike. Brussels cannons heard as German march toward Brussels via Huy and Jodogne.
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London
Brussels
Gembloux
Jodergne
Belgium
Luxemburg
Liege
Alsace
Associated Press
Reuters
Tirlemont
Antwerp
Paris
Magnenburg
Germany
Italy
Bryan Should Cut Out Lost Motion
A Bryan reader compares city street work with Terrell to show how to eliminate waste. He notes Terrell uses a street commissioner, strict supervision, convict labor, and cash fines to fund repairs, grading, mowing, and drainage, with steady, measurable output.
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Bryan
Terrell
Eagle
A Man Sees Women’s Fashion Change as Similar to Earlier Styles
A reflective line notes that men gradually stop finding women’s fashions ridiculous and recognize them as merely different from past styles. The comment frames fashion evolution as a continuation rather than a break.
Alfonso Confers With France and England
Madrid dispatch says Alfonso plans talks with the French and English ambassadors on Spain's attitude. The AP reports the discussions aim to align Spain with Allied powers amid rising tensions.
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Alfonso
France
England
Associated Press
Madrid
Spain
Germans Occupy Mlawa and Russians Face Assault at Eydtkuhnen
Berlin reports German forces seize Mlawa in Russian Poland while Austrians suffer heavy losses attacking Vladimir. German troops attack the Russian held town of Eydtkuhnen as Associated Press notes. A St Petersburg letter says Russia unites in mobilization with strikes and riots ending and all classes joining the effort.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Mlawa
Russian Poland
Vladimir
Germ
Eydtkuhnen
London
St. Petersburg
Russia
German advance unpulled by Austrian artillery move cited
The Cologne Gazette says German troops advance continues, though slowly, with a large Austrian mountain artillery contingent moving toward the front. In Louvain three spies, including a woman, were shot for warning the Germans.
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Associated Press
Rotterdam
Cologne
Rhine
Louveain
Grain business at Galveston rushes as shipments accelerate
Galveston Texas reports customs officials dispute Secretary McAdoo’s claim of 25 million bushels awaiting shipment. Current figures show 6,849,600 bushels in track and elevators, about 1,000,000 bushels on ships, and 2,219,560 bushels shipped this month. Elevators run day and night with several hundred thousand bushels daily loaded for Europe. The Wearwood yesterday sailed to Havre, the tenth grain carrier to depart for Europe since the war began.
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Galveston
Tex
McAdoo
Washington
Europe
Wearwood
Havre
Card of Thanks for Fire Loss
The Gilpins and the Masseys thank friends and neighbors for kindness after a fire last Saturday that destroyed their home and fixtures. They express sincere appreciation for sympathy and thoughtful consideration.
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Mr. McGregor
Brazos CO
Galveston Tribune
Parker Lumber
Baker and Worley
Strongest
OT Urburn
Ragusa
Nicholas
Nicol
Huy and
Russian
Poland
Fred Gilpin
Tom Massey
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