Historic Cracow A Polish Nation Pillar In Galicia
Cracow is described as the most interesting town in Poland with numerous churches and convents. The Stanislaus Cathedral on Wawel houses royal tombs and national relics while Jagellonian University links to Copernicus. The city, a key transit hub, blends culture, trade, and scholarship in a strategic Vistula position.
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Cracow
Galicia
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Poland
Vistula
Stanislaus
Wawel
John Sobieski
Thaddaeus Kosciuszko
Joseph Poniatowski
Adam Micklewicz
St. Stanislaus
Boleslaus
Veit »Stoss
Guido Reni
Peter Vischer
Thomwalsden
Jagelloni
Europe
Prague
Nion
Casimir the Great
Ladislaus Jasiello
Copernicus
Polish Academy of Science
Silesia
Hungary
A M College Board Clarifies Tax Stance
Colonel Cushing responds to a misquotation about the A. and M. College board’s position on direct ad valorem tax for higher education. He explains the board favors permanent support for Texas higher learning and would cooperate at the proper time, but not to present the question to the people now. The board does not oppose a university tax if appropriate.
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A. C M. College
Papers of Texas
State University
the Eagle
Cushing
A. & M. College
Texas
Allison Law Decision Sparks Dissent on Alcohol Transport
Judge Harper argues whiskey may move from wet to dry territory with owner present, while Judge Davidson says a lawful act by owner may be done by an agent. The Galveston News notes the constitution permits prohibiting sale but not personal consumption, contending the Allison law overreaches.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Harper
Davidson
The
Galveston News
Texas
Son of Harvester president learns business from the ground up
Cyrus H McCormick Jr the millionaire son works as a salesman at 25 dollars a week with a 15 dollar clerkship incentive if sales fall short He aims to learn the family business and prove willing to labor shaping a model for young men to pay the price of thorough preparation rather than starting at the top.
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Cyrus H. McCormick Jr
International Harvester Company
Austria Faces Internal Strife After Servian Victories
The Associated Press reports rising internal disorder in Vienna Budapest and Prague following Austrian defeats to Servia. Demonstrations turn sectarian in Prague with Bohemians opposing sons dying for German or anti Slavic aims, while Budapest police quell riotous crowds shouting Down with Peterek near the defense ministry.
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Austria
Associated Press
Vienna
Budapest
Prague
Ringstrasse
Foreign Office
War Office
Ministry of Defense
Peterek
Christmas greetings from Bryan postmaster quoted with praise
A Houston Post item quotes George Bailey praising the Bryan postmaster, a Republican who has served twelve years. The writer frames the man as generous and forgiving, urging national unity through holiday sweetness and bipartisan goodwill.
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Bryan
George Bailey
Houston Post
Earth
Heaven
Michigan Parole for Ham Theft Brings Wide Attention
Governor Ferris frees a life-term prisoner from a Michigan penitentiary under the habitual criminal act. The offense was the theft of a ham, a crime deemed severe enough for life imprisonment, making this case notable for its global discussion. The suspect had three prior offenses.
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Governor Ferris
Michigan
Michigan Penitentiary
Opinion Snippets on War talk and Rural Issues Rise Across Texas
The collection cites General Bliss blasting cautious policy at Naco and Garrison denying remarks, plus humor on cotton and cost of living. It notes Panola County bonds for roads, a Western Texas editor farmer postmaster D C Boyles diversifying, and ends with an odd query about a broadcaster’s children.
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General Bliss
United States
Houston Post
Hill and
Maytorena
Naco
Garrison
Texas
Houston
D. C. Boyles
Paint Rock
Community Call to Action for Home Repairs
The note urges everyone to curb burglary by employing labor locally. It lists chores to do now such as yard cleanups, wood cutting, drainage work, fence repairs, roof patches, stove polishing, new rooms, sheds, and many other small home tasks. Help the other fellow.
Roumania Commission Plans $10 Million War Goods Purchases
A Roumanian commission in the United States seeks to place orders totaling ten million dollars for arms ammunition cotton and sanitary supplies. The message urges American producers to stay steady in the boat and supply the needs of warring nations for cash, promising unprecedented prosperity.
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Roumania
United States
Christmas Mail Plies Ocean War Routes From Washington
The steamship St. Paul sailed last Saturday carrying 300000 pounds of Christmas mail to Europe. Among the cargo are 2000 sacks with parcels destined for Great Britain and Ireland as the United States sends gifts to the warring nations.
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United States
Europe
Washington
St. Paul
Great Britain
Ireland
Pardoned Husband Joy Sparks Governor Colquitt Moment
An overjoyed young wife hugged Governor Colquitt after learning her husband would be pardoned. Dispatches show no sign of Governor Oscar Bryan act. Colquitt stood firm and endured the scene with fortitude.
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Colquitt
W. J. Bryan
Oscar
Farmers Seek Good Roads Bond Vote at Bryan Polls
The speaker urges Harris County rural voters to travel shell roads to Bryan to reach polls early for the good roads bond issue, emphasizing the need for better infrastructure and timely access to voting.
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Bryan
Harris County
Signs of Returning Prosperity in Dry Weather
A brief observation notes that large headlines touting prosperity misread conditions, as signs of recovery fade when drought hits, underscoring how optimistic reports overlook economic strain during dry periods.
Farmers Urge Shift to Home Crops Before Prosperity
The speaker argues farmers have focused on cotton, neglecting home consumption crops. A complete reversal is needed with home crops prioritized to achieve prosperity for the country and farming communities.
Conroe Gin Ice and Light Plant Burned in Fire
A fire destroyed the Conroe Gin Ice and Light plant affecting the town’s utility and industry. No injuries were reported and cause under investigation. Firefighters contained the blaze after spreading flames damaged the facility’s structures and equipment.
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Conroe
Blessings and bravado mix in odd Texas dispatch
A reader notes a farmer's sudden death milking a cow at Coleman and veers into humorous and bold politics. The piece references Col George Bailey of the Houston Post and remarks on Craddock and Spee, ending with a sharp, briny sailor’s aside about the sea.
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Coleman
Col
George Bailey
The
Houston Post
Texas
County Road Bond Call Rallying Support Across Roads
A brief countywide message urges residents to back a road bond, calling it the heart and soul of local infrastructure and improvement. The statement emphasizes the need for investment to fund repairs and future growth for the county’s road network.
Hold your cotton and the market can go hang itself
Cartoon caption from Corsicana Courier Light urging restraint in markets. A line suggests creditors could be pushed away by stable policy. tone is sardonic and period-specific.
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Corsicana Courier-Light
Farmer plans hog stock for next Christmas meal
A farmer who regrets not keeping hogs to slaughter for next year’s meat intends to start now. He notes that beginning is half the battle and urges commitment to begin breeding or raising hogs promptly.
Robertson County dries up as Hearne remains wet
A local option in Robertson County was approved and went into effect shortly after voting. Hearne retained a wet status while other parts went dry, with roads apparently converging toward Hearne as the primary urban center involved.
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Robertson County
Hearne
United States Preempt North Pole by Right of Discovery
If the United States claims the Pole by discovery, which explorer will lead the expedition Dock Cook or Lieut. Peary Both assert knowledge of the route as potential leaders.
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United States
North Pole
Dock Cook
Lieut. Peary
Wheat Prices Rise With German Military News
The text notes price spikes for wheat tied to German successes and Russian setbacks. It warns that if Germans crush the Russians, an ordinary biscuit could cost a dollar.
County road bond debate spurs road repair talk
Critics of the bond issue acknowledge some county roads need improvement and travel shows room for upgrades. The remark underscores a desire for better infrastructure and prompts consideration of funding options.
John D and Cleveland Tax Men Closer to Settlement
John D and the Cleveland tax collectors near agreement over a tax dispute. They seek 29 million dollars while he offered a 29 dollar payment as partial fulfillment.
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John D
Cleveland
Gutierrez May Declare Amnesty in Mexico
Associated Press reports Provisional President Gutierrez may announce a general amnesty in Mexico. Secretary of State Bryan said no advice on reported disorders in Mexico City Vera Cruz.
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Gutierrez
Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Bryan
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Wilson nominates Gabe Parker as Indian superintendent
President Wilson named Gabe Parker of Oklahoma to be superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma. Parker’s appointment comes as the administration reshapes tribal governance and oversight in the region.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Gabe Parker
Oklahoma
Giant railroad merger effected in Cleveland vote
In Cleveland on December 22 stockholders approved a 300 million dollar merger consolidating the Lake Shore Railroad with the New York Central. The deal creates a dominant system with vast railroad assets and network reach across the Midwest and Northeast.
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Lake Shore
New York Central
Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Shore Railroad
Schedule Change Alters I G N Train Arrivals
The International and Great Northern Railroad moved Train 14 northbound to 12 53 p m and Train 15 southbound to 3 52 p m. The updates took effect yesterday. a notice arrived after Saturday’s Eagle edition.
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International & Great Northern Railroad
The
Eagle
Senators Clash With the President Over Missouri Marshal Nomination
Washington reports growing friction between President Wilson and Democratic senators over federal appointments. E C Bland's nomination as U S marshal for the Western District of Missouri triggers a possible rejection by Senator Reed. Friends of the President promise support unless a strong objection arises.
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Associated PF
Washington
Wilson
Senate
E. C. Bland
United States
Missouri
Reed
Bland
New Jersey
New York
Frinds
Diversification Plans Discussed At Texas A and M Conference
At Bryan meeting, three expert teams and extension service staff reviewed weeks of diversification and marketing work. Clarence Ousley led the discussion with W F Proctor and district agents detailing future itineraries and steps to secure markets for diversified crops.
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A. & M. College
Bryan
Clarence Ousley
Extension Service
W. F. Proctor
Walton
Quicksall
Mr. Ousley
Former Senator West Found Dead in Georgia
Valdosta Georgia December 22 William Stanley West former United States Senator from Virginia was found dead in bed this morning in Valdosta Authorities said no foul play is suspected and the death is under investigation by local police and medical examiners.
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Associated Press
Valdosta, Ga
William Stanley West
United States
Virginia
Night rate change in long distance calls announced
Ed Sims of the Southwestern Telephone Company confirms a rate change to a flat rate for all long distance and night calls. The new pricing took effect Saturday night at 12 o'clock, making night and day rates identical.
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the Eagle
Ed Sims
Telephone Company
Southwestern Telephone Company
Cotton Report Keeps Quiet Due to Muddy Roads
No cotton arrived at local warehouses today because of bad roads and inclement weather. Cottonseed sold at 15 dollars per ton with Bryan spots at 6 and a half cents on a middling basis.
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Bryan
Scout Notes Elect Officers For 1914 15 At Meeting
The Boy Scout troop elected officers to serve till January 1, 1915 including Alex Harris president John Lawrence vice president Charles Cole treasurer Claude Lawson scribe W P Withers assistant scribe Henry Harrison property manager Robert Armstrong librarian Sam Parker general collector. New patrol leaders were named Wolf Charles Cole Eagle Charles Armstrong Raven Henry Harrison.
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Alex Harris
John Lawrende
Charles Cole
Claude R. Lawson
W. P. Withers
Henry Harrison
Robert Armstrong
Sam Parker
Wolf Patrol
Eagle Patrol
Charles Armstrong
Raven Patrol
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Allison Law
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Santa Claus
Grand Old Craddock
Grand Old Spee
E. J. Willingham
Southern Baptist Foreign Missions
Richmond
Robert J. Willingham
Foreign Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
Willingham
Bedias
Shire, Tex
Shanks & Perkins
West
Cotton Report
BOY Scout
Daily
George Simpson
Mason Cooper
John M. Lawrence Jr
Mr. Simpson
Clauder
Lawson
Evangeline S. Adams
Society
Napoleon
Miss Adams
J. Pierpont Morgan
F. A. Heinze
Duchess of Manchester
Lady Paget
Jacob Stout
New York Stock Exchange
India
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