This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
8
Dr. G S Fraps state chemist at A M College urges cottonseed meal flour as a meat substitute in Texas. He notes it can be made into bread biscuits hoecakes and cakes and argues its use can ease high meat prices without harmful effects when eaten in reasonable amounts.
Joe Bond of Prospect and Emma Shaw of Steep Hollow wed yesterday at 2:30 PM with Rev. J M Bullock officiating. The couple will reside in Prospect and receive the congratulations of many friends for a long and happy future.
France shows greater concern over Emperor William II’s health with all bulletins dated Paris. The emphasis suggests Paris as the center of updates, indicating diplomatic attention and media framing around the German emperor’s condition.
Austin Texas December 22 reports indicate Governor Colquitt will grant about 300 pardons and restorations of citizenship by Christmas Day. The Secretary of State’s Office works to release inmates in time for Yuletide. In Huntsville about 111 pardons are on record with expectation of reaching 300 before holidays. Gus Knecht and wife bootlegging case noted. he released after serving nearly full term while she was pardoned conditionally to join him.
Interurban officials plan to lease four cars from Houston to run on the Bryan and College Interurban line until the new car arrives. They expect to decide tomorrow whether the plan can be carried out.
A working woman argues a New York life on 6.50 weekly is possible for a single mother yet risks pale anaemic health and weak children. She stresses that strong families come from steady nourishment, peace of mind, and upkeep of clothes as machinery for well being.
City streets and country roads are described as practically impassable with wagons and buggies sinking hub deep. Grocery deliveries to the city and outskirts face severe difficulties as country travelers report unprecedented road conditions.
Sheriff Nunn says new poultry thefts have been reported in recent days. One man reports three large turkeys stolen from a coop in his yard last night.
William M. Alexander retired attorney and Dallas resident was shot and killed by a burglar found inside his house. His son William was wounded in the chest and lost a finger while daughter Penelope struck the assailant with a hairbrush. The suspect escaped as police investigated.
The Bryan city sells 12 000 street improvement bonds after months of effort by Mayor W W Harris. J L Ailitt of Austin purchases the bonds with accrued interest at nearly par. Funds will be paid soon and street work to resume when weather allows.
Kyle Owens owner of the Auto Company moves stock from the old post office area into the W. O. Sanders building on Main Street beside Lawrence Grocery and is now open for business at the new location.
In Austin Texas a 17 year old wife embraced Governor after he granted a pardon to her 19 year old husband. The moment caused surprise in the Governor's office as tears flowed and the judge in charge of pardons, O C Kirvin, shared in the happiness of the couple.
Towns unite for a private car party linked to a trip and fair in Bryan Texas. Merchants offer votes to support a candidate and a representative on the trip. Any lady of good character may enter. send an announcement to appear in the paper. The campaign stresses civic spirit and growing participation as the race begins.
A fire at a Balboa theatre in Spain caused fatalities. The Havas dispatch from Paris reports a serious blaze with loss of life and damage to the venue. Authorities are investigating the cause.
A town charity appeal urges children to welcome Old Santa Claus and support the Knights of Pythias Fund for the destitute. Characters seek door to door help with coal wood toys and gifts while recalling Belgians in need and the call for brotherly aid.
Tickets on sale at one and one third fare to points in Texas Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma and Memphis Tennessee on December 23 24 25 26 31 and January 1 with return by January 4. Also to St Louis Chicago Washington Kansas City and the Southeast and to select Colorado points on December 20 21 22 with return by January 18. See Ticket Agent I. and G. N. Ry. for details.
Robertson County Texas moves to enforce local option across three of four precincts Bremond Calvert Franklin and general territory excludes Hearne Mumford Benchley and Elliott. Saloons at Bremond and Wooten Wells reportedly closed last night amid a district court contest over legality across multiple political subdivisions.
State Department reports Monterey and Saltillo will remain neutral and halt train operations between Laredo and Mexico City. The move follows discussions by military authorities and aims to preserve neutrality amid ongoing tensions.
The House opened ten hours of debate on Hobson's constitutional prohibition proposal. Henry of Texas said he favors liberal debate but opposes prohibition. House Leader Underwood argued national prohibition threatens American government. Morgan of Oklahoma supported prohibition. Hobson claimed five million liquor victims in the United States.
The speaker recalls scolding his son who lies asleep after a night of sorrow. He finds comfort in the boy's simple offerings a box of counters a bottle with bluebells shells and coins arranged to ease his heart. The poet prays for divine mercy and patience toward children.
Dr. E. Mezes, named president of the College of New York City formerly at the University of Texas, addressed 2,500 students in a warm informal gathering. He vowed daily accessibility to students, backed the honor system, and said no academic aristocracy would be allowed.
Washington dispatch says General Venustiano Carranza has departed Vera Cruz for the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Opponents call it a flight, allies call it a business trip.
Market listing shows egg price at 30 cents per dozen and butter at 25 cents per pound. Poultry ranges include hens 2.50 to 3.00 per dozen, fryers 2.50 to 3.00, broilers 2.00, ducks 3.00, geese 3.00, and turkeys at 1 cent per pound. Livestock prices include cows 4 cents per pound, calves 0 to 2? per pound, steers 5 cents, mutton 5 cents, hogs 7 cents. Grains priced 56 cents per bushel for oats and 80 cents per bushel for corn. Forage and wood, prairie hay 12 dollars per ton, alfalfa 18 dollars per ton, cord wood 2.50 to 3 dollars per cord. Hides priced Te per pound for green hides and 10 cents for dry hides. Sweet potatoes 1 dollar per bushel.
In Dallas on December 22 Mrs. D. Gilham, armed with a pistol, asked police if she could shoot a burglar inside her 602% South Harwood Street residence. Police told her to shoot if necessary. the intruder fled as officers arrived after the man’s escape through the front door.
The Presbyterian Sunday school held its White Christmas program at the First Presbyterian Church in Bryan last evening at 7 30 despite mud and cold. Children and a few adults presented a praised program including The Other Wise Man by Anita Park and tales on the origin of White Christmas by Rev Storey. Santa Claus distributed gifts to orphans at Files Valley Home, with ninety five gifts for seventy five children plus about 30 dollars donated.
Community notes report hardship with money for cotton sales and a difficult season for the Harvey High School girls basketball team. Local residents Andra McDonald Marion Sellars Prof J E Batson and Mrs Sellars are mentioned amid visiting relatives illnesses and a deer hunt trip to Saratoga. Voters urged to back good roads on December 30.
The House Military Committee postponed further hearings on U S war preparedness to January 2. Washington report notes the decision was announced today. The move delays expert testimony and discussion on mobilization and defense readiness.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.