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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
4
The Eagle reports the Texas experiment stations led by director B. Youngblood are developing an organized approach to Brazos river bottom farming. An anchor plan for house protection and a coordinated farm network aim to reduce flood losses, deaths, and property damage through science driven safety and shared practices.
The editorial mocks the idea of keeping a good Jersey cow. It argues that weather, flies, and cow quirks defeat the notion, concluding with a firm disapproval of the plan to rely on a good cow for income or sustenance.
A 19th or early 20th century piece surveys changes in women’s roles across America and Europe. It notes women entering offices, teaching, business, and clerical work, cites suffrage and feminist movements, and discusses language, culture, and public life with a humorous aside about language policing and corn prices. It mentions Dr Frank Crane and Claude Callan in Fort Worth Star Telegram.
Editorials from Cleburne Enterprise and Houston Post discuss Will C Hogg of Houston as a potential Texas governor. They note his lineage from James Stephen Hogg and praise his character while suggesting uncertainty about a formal bid. A critical view accuses him of misusing funds tied to the Hogg Educational Fund and Resolution 18.
Senator La Follette offered two amendments to the currency bill before the final Senate vote. One barred members of Congress from serving as officers or directors of Federal reserve banks or member banks. the other restricted interlocking-directorate ties with other financial firms. The first passed without roll call, the second defeated. The piece notes the editorial tone of local papers and rural fare, with lingering sarcasm toward the broader finance question.
Weather forecasters predicted a cold early winter about October but the forecast proved far off. Instead of frost and fire, flowers bloom and birds sing as lawnmowers run overtime.
Crowell Texas celebrates a 40 page Christmas edition noted for color printing and high craft. The issue features Christmas reading, local news and strong advertising from Crowell merchants. Editor Martin earns commendation.
The article argues after the holidays the community should focus on improving roads in Brazos County. It cites annual farmer losses from bad roads and calls for permanent, not patchwork, solutions to prevent municipal and county financial strain.
A farmer’s guide notes that adding a small flock of turkeys chickens and eggs plus a few hogs and a yearling or two helps meet expenses. Many farmers can start with little cost and effort, but the key is to begin now rather than delay. Selling more than buying is the core formula for success.
In Washington the society for the Prevention of Useless Giving is led by Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson. The group labels charitable waste as a burden and notes Christmas has become a nightmare of the night with excessive gifts. The piece urges wider membership for the cause.
General Villa, a Constitutionalist leader, captured Major Aldana of the Federal army and had him executed. Aldana was Villa’s best man at his wedding years ago. The text frames the act as love and war, while labeling the cruelty as deserving of similar fate.
The farmer can use bad outdoor weather to work by the fire and prepare a profitable year ahead. He should carefully plan his entire program for next year and record notes on his farm ledger. All planning should be completed by January 1 to begin execution thereafter.
The Christmas number of the Franklin Central Texan is a creditable piece of journalism printed on fine book paper. It features Franklin buildings and scenes with illustrations and contains substantial advertising and engaging reading material. Editor Estes deserves congratulations.
Foreign bankers refuse further loans to Huerta and will not advance funds for the January interest on existing loans. President Wilson's plan to starve the tyrant by waiting is slowly taking effect.
The passage alleges eliminators aim to remove all but Cullen Thomas, warning he should avoid engaging them as they threaten further disruption before they quit.
The text attacks Fort Worth accusing officials and gunmen of corruption while praising Rev J Frank Norris for exposing “dark crooked and grafting centers” in the city.
An editor notes the plan to relocate the national capital to Pass Christian Mississippi during the President's vacation as evidence the South remains the center of gravity and the world will learn this.
The article notes that Congress is expected to extend government relief to flood victims and asserts that such aid would be exceptionally well deserved and timely given the disaster.
Editor W. L. Turner of Madisonville has sold his paper the Madisonville Meteor to County Judge W. W. Sharp. Turner will stay in Madisonville and devote full time to the real estate business.
A Central Texas woman files for divorce claiming her husband persists in lying on the floor. The item notes some people lie about anything and everything, as reflected in the Foard County News snippet.
Postmaster General Burleson studies raising the weight limit for parcels post to forty pounds. If the larger packages prove satisfactory, a further increase could allow mailing a cow and calf by mail.
A question is raised about a belief that someone may discover the Bryan post office placed in a sock on Christmas morning. The remark frames a humorous or curious what-if scenario about a small town postal detail.
The local Christmas meal plan hinges on smoked country sausage, but warm weather ruined the batch by extending the curing time and spoiling supplies for the holiday feast.
The piece notes a final muddy Christmas before Main Street is paved and the residential streets graded and drained with improvements planned for the area.
A brief note expresses confidence that nothing will be dropped into a sock hung on Christmas Eve, mentioning the White House postmark as a sign of security and reliability.
In the face of short crops and flood conditions, efforts are urged to ensure that children still have a good time. Community leaders stress keeping spirits up for the little ones through supportive events and activities.
Local market listings show eggs at 35 to 40 cents per dozen, butter 25 cents per pound, hens 3 to 3.50 dollars per dozen, fryers 2 to 3.50 dollars per dozen, broilers 1.50 to 2 dollars per dozen, turkeys 11 cents per pound, ducks 3 dollars per dozen, cows 3 to 344 cents per pound, calves 5 cents per pound, steers 5 cents per pound, hogs text unavailable per pound, sheep 4 cents per pound, prairie hay 15 dollars per ton, alfalfa 22.50 dollars per ton, oats 55 cents per bushel, corn 5 cents per bushel, sweet potatoes 1 dollar per bushel.
W A Deaton transfers 50 acres in the Thomas Webb survey to Tom Mary for 980 dollars. Frank Fallin to Dr J E Emory of Navasota involves 201 acres in the D Arnold League Brazos County for 11208.88 dollars. C C Beal to Fountain Brothers covers parts of lots 1 and 2 in block 22 Bryan for 2900 dollars. David McCullogh to Reuben McCullogh includes a Bryan city parcel Brazos County for 5 dollars and other consideration.
Charley Whitfield and Josie Window. James Jefferson and Willie Gregg. H Weedon and Miss Carrie Hartsfield. Joseph Hebert and Miss Jennie McGinty. Richard Griffin and Henrietta Jones. Robert Albcorn and Jewel Widlow. Willie Eaton and Willie Wells. Lewis Robinson and Elsie Collins. Richard Turner and Minnie Brent.
In the tenth grade thirteen pupils took the examination and twelve passed all subjects. Standouts include Cora Cloud 85, Johnnie Mae Gray 100 in English and history, Lucy Harrison 100 in mathematics and history, and Frankie Wilson 94. Aubrey Wilkerson tops English and history at 98, with other notable scores across English mathematics and history.
In Eastside sixth grade Mr Reese teaches arithmetic with many top scores such as Eddie Cox 100 and massed passes across students like Oran Boyett 94 and Selvin Broach 99. Overall grade checks show ten of eleven eleventh graders passed all subjects. twelve of thirteen tenth graders did so. in sixth grade arithmetic forty passed of forty three examined.
An urgent sales pitch promises instant relief for eczema psoriasis and related skin diseases. The ad claims a money back guarantee if the DDD Prescription for Eczema does not stop the itch after using a 50 cent bottle.
A Ky. woman writes that after four years of serious illness, her husband bought Cardus for her. She reports improved strength and walking ability after starting the tonic. The letter promotes Cardui as a trusted remedy and invites readers to request a 64 page booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
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