Poultry and Domestic Science Show Impresses Brazos County
The Brazos County Poultry Association and Bryan Woman's Club hosted a successful poultry and domestic science show despite terrible weather. Exhibits from across the state highlighted superior local poultry and skilled home arts, with strong calls to make such events annual and to promote home production and consumption of Texas goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County Poultry Association
Bryan Woman’s Club
Bryan
Brazos County
Texas
Poultry Department
Eagle
Let Texas Feed Itself Campaign Gains Support
The piece endorses Texans buying Texas made goods to boost self sufficiency. It cites Bryan Woman's Club and Houston business leaders backing a campaign with the slogan Let Texas Feed Herself and argues residents can grow and purchase at home to improve welfare and bank savings.
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Texas
Woman's Club of
Bryan
The
Southwest
Houston
Poultry on the Farm Encourages Increased Flocks
A Farm and Ranch editorial urges expanding poultry production to feed a growing population. It argues small flocks can yield significant revenue, with better care and stock selection boosting farm wealth, and notes rising demand for fresh eggs and poultry this season.
Cooperation in Texas farms and merchants boosts local economy
Farmers, producers, and merchants in Bangs and Bryan unite to expand cannery projects and strengthen ties with shoppers. Leaders praise growing spirit of mutual aid across communities, predicting improved prosperity through shared effort and civic cooperation.
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Bangs
Coleman Democrat Voice
Texas
Austin American
Bryan
Seed of Success and Thrift in Farm Life
A editorial piece argues saving is essential for farmers, condemning weak men who spend now and cannot resist agents or unnecessary purchases. It urges thrift as discipline and a path to lasting prosperity for Southern growers.
Seeds of Success Through Economy and Self Denial
The text argues that wasteful spending on whisky or cigars shows a lack of self-control and that true success comes from saving and wise expenditure. It condemns saving for selfish ends and denying family access to books, schools, music, flowers, beauty, and social life as an ignoble failure despite wealth.
Wilson's Appeal to the Country in Political Turmoil
The Wilson administration struggles with weak congressional leadership as Wilson travels the country to rally public opinion. Cabinet members seek party unity, but gains are limited. The piece notes Roosevelt's victory with the people and references Bryan's departure, suggesting a pivotal, risky political moment for Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Washington
House
Stone
Burleson
the Treasury
McAdoo
White House
Roosevelt
Bryan
Cassius
Waco Times- Herald
Culberson Declares Candidacy for Senate
In Texas Senator Charles A Culberson confirms he will run to succeed himself. The article notes his long illness and questions whether he can provide steady service and urges decisive action or withdrawal if unable to perform duties. The Eagle says it will watch further developments before taking sides.
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Chas. A. Culberson
Texas
Cullerson
Senate
To Be Seen in a Cemetery
A graveyard tour reveals a sequence of morbid curiosities and cautionary tales. Monuments mark victims of self harm and risky stunts, including a man who tested a gun's load, a person near a moving train, and others who attempted dangerous feats.
Remains of Victims from a Fatal Labor Tragedy
A lament recalls a young wife and a boy who went fishing on Sunday. It mentions a woman with strychnine tablets, a man who tried to oil a mowing machine, a brakeman killed by a seventy ton engine, and another man who died of starvation while raising cotton at six cents a pound.
Bryan and Wilson in a public clash over preparedness policy
The piece frames William Jennings Bryan challenging Woodrow Wilson over a one term plank and the president's preparedness program. It portrays Bryan quitting the Wilson cabinet to regain attention and Wilson accepting the duel, casting them as opposing knights in a heated political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Baltimore
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Bryan
Farmer wins blue ribbon with peanut fed hogs exhibit
The farmer told Eagle editor his prize hogs were raised and fattened without corn. Grazed in Bermuda pasture and fed sorghum then finished on peanuts, a method he calls inexpensive and little trouble. He now has meat salted for four families on his farm and suggests peanut growing for home consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Bermuda
Navasota Pen Wins Blue Ribbons at Bryan Exhibit
The Navasota pen in Brazos County earned top honors at the Bryan poultry show. Judges awarded blue ribbons for merit with A-1 quality, securing both ribbons and premiums for the pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Bryan
Brazos County
Navasota Examiner
Ellis County Leads Cotton Growth, Calls Diversification Focus
The Eagle notes Ellis County raised 75 percent more cotton than Missouri or Florida and suggests diversification evangelists should center efforts there. It questions how the nation would supply global and German wartime demand if Ellis County continues to dominate cotton production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis County
Missouri
Florida
Wilson Calls For Readiness On Imminent National Complications
The speaker urges immediate preparedness against potential international complications and asks for any inside information to be shared with the public. He warns that if danger exists, a warning should be sounded and every American should rally under the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
United States
Headache Excuse Debate In Toledo Blade
The Toledo Blade remarks on imputed headaches as a universal excuse, noting more men than women use the ailment to dodge church duties and other obligations. The quip contrasts female and male usage of the pretext.
Sausage Sales At Fair Shock Rural Skepticism
A farmer displayed smoked sausage at the fair and sold out at 25c a pound amid crowd demand. He claimed he could have sold a thousand pounds at that price, challenging critics who say farmers cannot profit beyond cotton. Meanwhile North Carolina penitentiary superintended executions, dying of apoplexy during the electric chair duties.
Justice Brandies Appointed to Supreme Court Seat
Mr Justice Brandies selected by President Wilson to fill the late Lamar seat. A Kentucky native educated at Harvard, he is said to be the first Jewish individual to sit on the U S Supreme Court bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Brandies
Wilson
Justice Lamar
Kentucky
Harvard
Supreme Court of the United States
Pruning Now for Bountiful Next Season Grapevines
The article urges pruning grapevines and fruit trees now to ensure a plentiful yield next season. It emphasizes timely pruning as essential for fruit quality and quantity.
Call for Giant Mississippi Drainage System
The current flood stage on the Mississippi River underscores looming consequences and supports building a massive drainage system to distribute floodwaters rather than relying on levee control.
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Mississippi River
President Wilson Opposes National Woman Suffrage Endorsement
President Wilson renews opposition to national suffrage, stating that voting rights should be decided by individual states rather than a federal push. He asserts suffrage is a state matter to be settled locally.
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Wilson
Dependable seed corn for safe planting
In one month the corn crop should be planted. Are you supplied with seed corn you can depend upon. Corn you can plant without feeling you are taking chances. It does not pay to plant any other kind.
National City Bank deposits reach half a billion dollars
The bank’s latest report shows deposits totaling 544 million dollars. The note implies why cash is scarce, ending with the line She aint here.
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National City Bank of New York
Call to Remove Liberty Emblem Over Military Duty
A speaker argues that when forced military service is adopted the nation should abandon the liberty emblem and remove the statue of liberty on Bedloe's Island as a symbol of national policy.
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Bedloe’s Island
Death of Mrs C M Proctor Linked to Local Clergy Heritage
Mrs C M Proctor died at her East Burleson home on January 29 after a long illness. Born Cornelia Marion McGhee in Columbus Georgia on May 6 1836 she was 80 years 8 months and 23 days old. She came to Texas in 1860 settled at Chapel Hill and Bryan in 1868. A longtime Bryan milliner she ran a 35 year business and lived as a devoted Christian. Survived by daughter Mrs B F Leman and grandchildren Robert P Leman and Mrs Albert L Haynes. Funeral at the Christian Church conducted by Rev J C Welch and Dr M E Weaver. Burial beside her husband in City Cemetery.
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Christian Church
B. F. Leman
Robert P. Leman Fot Hempstead
Albert L. Haynes
Austin
The
J. C. Welch
M. KE. Weaver
City
B n ai B r ith lodge installation at Temple Freda
The B n ai B r ith Moritz Lodge 715 Bryan held its annual installation at Temple Freda with Dr George Fox of Fort Worth as speaker. Guests included B Goldberg editor of the Jewish Herald and wife. Officers installed: Harry Marwill president D S Hart vice president Sam Schwartz honorary vice president Will Gelber secretary Joe Groginsky treasurer Sam Levy monitor Joe Kaplan warden Sam Kaplan guardian trustees Levi, Gelber, Keller, Sol Cohen, Harry Schwartz.
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Moritz Lodge
Bryan
Temple Freda
George Fox
Fort Worth
Fox
Joe Groginski
B. Goldberg
Jewish Herald
Harry Marwill
Hart
Sam Schwartz
Will Gelber
Joe Groginsky
Sam Levy
Monitor
Joe Kaplan
Sam Kaplan
Guardian
Julius Levy
Joe Gelber
Sam Keller
Navasota
Sol Cohen
Hearne
Harry Schwartz
Hempstead
Bryan High Girls Top Harvey in Low-Scoring Clash
Bryan High School girls beat Harvey 15 to 11 on the home court as Wellborn’s boys overwhelmed Bryan 38 to 5. Referee Professor Stark from Bryan Baptist Academy officiated. Bryan boys showed poor teamwork and lack of practice against Wellborn.
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Bryan Girls
Harvey
Wellborn
Bryan High School
Stark
Bryan Baptist Academy
Bryan
Rabbi Cohen at College Chapel Inspires Cadets
Rabbi Henry Cohen of Galveston Texas spoke to the Agricultural and Mechanical College corps at chapel hour. His stories of the Old Testament were illustrated with slide pictures and enjoyed by cadets and Bryan residents. He visited Bryan afterward, staying with Mr. D. S. Hart and family before returning home in the afternoon.
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Corps of
the Agricultural and Mechanical College
Henry Cohen
Galveston
Tex
Cohen
Bryan
Hart
Real Estate Transfers in Bryan and Brazos County
Real estate transfers include Sam B Wilson and Wilson Bradley to L B Mendola for lots 18 and 19 in block 1 Wilson Heights Bryan for 400 dollars. J Sidney Smith transfers parts of lots 9 and 10 in Cole's addition for 2500 dollars to R B Grant. Guy P Bittle and T C Bittle sell 64 percent acre in John Austin league Brazos County to J Sidney Smith for 4000 dollars. Sidney Smith sells lot 1 in block 72 Bryan to T C Bittle for 750 dollars. A H Eaves sells two tracts in S F Austin league No 9 Brazos County for 2000 dollars to M B Riordan.
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Sam B. Wilson
Wilson Bradley
L. B. Mendola
Wilson Heights
Bryan
J. Sidney Smith
R. B. Grant
Cole’s
Guy P. Bittle
T. C. Bittle
Brazos County
A. H. Eaves
M. B. Riordan
F. Austin League
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Sam Hester and Alice Steptoe Willie Sperling and Gussie Grays Jim Robinson and Annie Sims J L Mendlovitz and Miss Anna Harrison Arthur Yarborough and Stella Jones Robert Tucker and Beatrice Lawrence Edmond Colford and Hattie Corone Johnson Sam Pickle and Rosalie Messina Isaac Hollingsworth to Rosa Easters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hester
Alice Steptoe
Willie Sperling
Gussie Grays
Jim Robinson
Annie Sims
J. L. Mendlovitz
Anna Harrison
Arthur Yarborough
Stella Jones
Robert Tucker
Beatrice Lawrence
Edmond Colford
Hattie Corone Johnson
Sam Pickle
Rosalie Messina
Isaac Hollingsworth
Rosa Easters
Local Produce Market Prices Listed
Eggs 25c a dozen Butter 25c a pound Hens 9c to 10c per lb Fryers 12c per lb Broilers 15c per lb Ducks 3.00 to 5.00 per dozen Geese 6.00 per dozen Guineas 2.50 to 3.00 per dozen Turkeys 12c per lb Cows 5c per lb Calves 6c per lb Steers 6c per lb Hogs 5c to 5 1/2c per lb Oats 55c per bu Corn 75c per bu Prairie hay 10.00 per ton Bermuda hay 12.00 per ton Johnson grass hay 12.00 per ton Alfalfa 21.00 per ton Green hides 10c per lb Dry hides 12c per lb Butter fat 30c per lb Sweet potatoes 1.00 per bu
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Bermuda
Convict Fights For Life in Harlem Farm Pistol Duel
Richmond Tex Feb 1 This morning Davis Walker a black convict serving fifty years at Harlem state farm tried to escape while cutting wood He drew a pistol and fired at the guard until it was empty He reloaded and fired on dogs and the sergeant who aided the guard The guard returned fire and Walker fell dead An automatic pistol and pocket full of cartridges were found on his bed An inquest was held by Judge Fenn Relatives live in Oklahoma
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Harlem Farm
Richmond
Tex
Davis Walker
Harlem State Farm
Walker
Fenn
Waer
Oklahoma
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Bryan Eagle
Eagle Printing Company
Jacksonville
C. A. Culberson
Repose
Sale
North Carolina
C. M. Proctor
Rabbi Cohen
Local Produce Market
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