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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
4
The Bryan Eagle announces subscription price at one dollar per year. Published Thursday December 4 1913. The notice references the newspaper being entered at the Post Office in Bryan Texas as second class mail matter.
Port Arthur News notes an Oklahoma court sentences four men to ten years for stealing bread. The piece argues unwritten law favors starving families, while Texas juries often acquit big crimes, punishing minor offenses severely. It cites Blackstone and references Jean Valjean.
Beaumont Journal notes James J Hill warns the country is flooded with bonds due to financier manipulation. It cites a vast variety of bond types and argues most bonds fail to retain value while some good bonds exist if issued on solid intrinsic value.
Farmers in Galveston News argue silos save feed costs and improve winter stock nutrition. The column extols silos as essential storage, likening silage to canned goods for cattle and criticizing dried fruit diets for humans and animals.
Opinionated remarks criticize Attorney General Looney and Comptroller Lane over liquor ad bans and dry territory controls. The piece argues the laws effectively prohibit shipping, selling, buying, or even touching liquor and imply public intoxication rules require open display.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram recalls a Missouri debate on editors and wedding cake, noting older editors stayed up late selecting poetry quotes and drafting celebratory columns with gift lists, while modern editors feel forgotten in the pageantry and distribution of wedding notices.
The A and M College announces a new four week short course in road construction starting January 12. The program aims to teach practical road building to Texas farmers and the public, with free instruction and room and board at the college for four weeks totaling $20 for local residents.
The Dallas News quotes State Press predicting a sober Christmas as expressed by alcohol policies. The piece notes express companies ordering agents to enforce no booze while a case testing the Allison law proceeds in court. It argues a sober Christmas benefits children and contrasts with the old festive customs.
At the start of the fall term the floors were oiled to reduce dust and germs. Each child received an individual drinking cup, preventing use of others cups and leading to fewer colds last year.
The note credits David H. Brown in The Progressive Farmer publication, referencing his contributions or mention within the magazine’s content.
The item notes Texas earned widespread attention from turkey shipments during Thanksgiving. It highlights New York coverage, Texas advertising value, and Brazos County’s role with about twenty-five to thirty thousand birds sent from the Bryan packery.
The home people of Hon. Charles H. Mills gave him a strong endorsement for governor. The Corsicanans would back him, claiming clear support if left to the public. Regardless of the outcome Mills can take pride in the backing of his home community.
William A. Prendergast, New York comptroller and founder of the Progressive party, withdraws from the third party. He states the presidential election shows the third party idea is unacceptable and would only aid the Democrats in the long run.
Editorial reflects on Claud Callan’s picture in Fort Worth Star-Telegram as floods fail to alter his famous grin. The piece urges proactive action with a quip about opportunity, urging readers to quit waiting and to get in the game.
A Houston Post editor, Colonel Bailey, calls Houstonians to act for flood victims in river valleys. He says stay in touch with humanity, remember thousands are wet, hungry and shelterless, then have dinner and take an automobile ride.
A Denton County editor reports a man paid $10 for back subscriptions and in advance, then was sent home in a carriage after being described as drunk. The note adds a tongue in cheek line about such a scene causing heart trouble if repeated in their own office.
A urging speech declares our town and county are hard hit but will not falter. It calls for tightened belts, closed ranks, and forward steps by every man in the great work ahead.
The Secretary of the Treasury states the Treasury remains open to banks for conducting national business even as loan operations are shut down. The public perceives the money situation as overly stringent, though the secretary asserts readiness to assist as needed.
The Texas City Times notes a sub stopped his paper over lack of moral matter. The Houston Post counsels letting him go, saying a paper cannot please all readers as some desire moral content while others want “hot stuff.”
The people of Bryan and Brazos County show noble-heartedness and Generous nature by answering every call for aid. They remain on the firing line and will stay as long as their services are needed.
A Ram's Horn opinion notes that church depth of faith cannot be measured by stained glass. It suggests Sundays may show this in the number of automobiles parked outside, implying attendance does not equal zeal.
The Galveston News fears Mrs. Pankhurst could attempt a return visit if she raises $20,000 while in the country. The paper doubts the nation can endure another round of farewell tours.
The article notes President Wilson urging patience and questions how long Huerta will delay before returning to influence the White House, framing a wait on his hat in the executive hall.
The Palestine Herald notes the city is among the most favored places on earth with fall gardens flourishing. Roses and chrysanthemums bloom and hens lay daily, signaling a thriving season.
A Brenham Banner Press item asks what became of an old-time church member who believed in foot washing. The story ends with the note that he is resting with Lee and Jackson under the shade of the trees.
The Fort Worth Record notes the Colonel should hurry home from South America to arrive in time for his party's funeral.
A quirky claim highlights Bra zos County mud as unusually fast to dry compared with other counties. The remark emphasizes its redeeming feature and paints a humorous regional distinction.
A biblical line recalls how divine restraint steadied the tempest for a safe harvest. The message centers on patience and providence guiding farmers through adverse conditions to reap crops in due season.
The flood once again proves that nature’s impact binds people across communities. The familiar adage one touch of nature makes all the world kin appears echoed in the shared response and solidarity during the disaster.
A plea urges immediate aid for flood victims, emphasizing that quick giving yields double relief and highlighting the dire needs of those left homeless and in hardship.
In the present floods the phrase "bow of promise" suggests a hopeful outlook for next year's harvest. The comment frames high water as a precursor to improved soil and potential abundance, noting optimism among farmers and observers.
In addition to ongoing issues, Huerta is described as dead broke, amplifying concerns over his financial stability and ability to carry on with current activities.
Henry Martin vice president and general manager of the International and Great Northern railway drowned near Valley Junction while aiding rescue workers. A former Waco resident, he had moved from Mart to educate his children and had served as superintendent of the Fort Worth division. His death draws tribute from railway men and the public, with efforts continuing to recover his body.
The teachers' certificate examination was conducted at the courthouse yesterday and today by Profs. M. B. Autry of Millican and J. M. Moore of Harris Schoolhouse. Only four applicants attended, all white. others were delayed by road conditions.
The Telephone Company set up a line at the old Jones house near the river and plans another at Dennis Ballard’s home near the Little Brazos River to give townspeople direct contact with flood news and faster information by phone.
L H Powell of Baird was elected captain by the A and M College T men for the 1914 season. Powell, 22, 5'11" and 175 pounds, has played every game this season and will return for civil engineering studies. Letters were awarded to thirteen squad members led by Bonner and Beasley with plans to train a stronger team next year.
Rev. T. W. Waters of the Missionary General Convention of Texas is authorized to lead flood relief among colored people. The committee includes W. R. Ford and R. H. Littleton with other helpers. A meeting is set at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church each night under Pastor U. S. Keeling in Bryan Texas on December 9 1913.
Judge Aldrich ruled the mental condition of Harry Thaw must be determined in Federal courts. The decision to move the case there was announced in Concord, New Hampshire, by Associated Press.
Mrs. Adella Dodson reported that yesterday afternoon a cyclone blew down her barn sheds and fences while she slept. She was thankful no one was hurt. No country district damage reported though the region saw very heavy rains from the storm.
Mrs. N C Jones died at her Harvey home on the 1st instant after forty four years in Bra county. A frail but cheerful matron, she raised five children J D Jones A B Gander C S Jones and Emma Jones. She was laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery amid sorrowing relatives and friends. Brother J M Bullock spoke of her pure life.
Bingham Utah December 6 officers resumed the search for Ralph Lopez believed to have killed six men. Despite renewed digging in the Utah Apex mine no word has reached the mine mouth, keeping hope Lopez escaped.
Old reliable surgical dressing promises to relieve pain and heal at once. Notaliniment offered. 25 cents and one dollar sizes advertised.
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