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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
7
London Jan 29 The Bank of England reduced the rate of discount for the third time this year to three percent. Financiers expect the move to ease money markets worldwide and improve the financial tone. The rate cut signals easier conditions and aims to loosen credit in many centers, including New York and other U S markets.
Dallas January conference between Lieutenant Governor Mayes and Ken F. Thomas ends without agreement. They discussed withdrawing in favor of a single prohibitionist candidate, but Mayes declined to state his position. Both claim a harmonious meeting with no hard feelings despite inability to unite the reform camp.
Street paving contractors moved their concrete mixing plant today to a crossing near the brick warehouse of the H. and T. C. From this point the concrete work will be rushed to completion. A large amount of paving material was unloaded today.
Ad touts Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for lasting sores and other ailments. Claims relief of pain and healing together with prices 26 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar.
A Pennsylvania passenger train in dense fog struck a freight near Conemaugh on January 29, killing three trainmen. The crash halted rail traffic as investigators opened inquiries into the rail collision.
Secretary Garrison announced Col. Goethals signified his intention to accept the Panama Canal Zone governorship. The nomination was sent to the Senate by the President to take effect April 1.
An editorial extols unity using Aesop's bundle of sticks to illustrate collective strength. It lauds the Bryan Commercial Club as a beacon of progress in a city tied to agriculture and commerce, urging every resident to affiliate and cooperate to protect and advance civic and business interests.
The article urges citizens to support the Bryan Commercial Club urging that bonds and success come from a stronger organization. It stresses duty of citizens to reinforce the club for long term gains and effectiveness.
Millican Tex January 26 1914 correspondent reports the death of George F Woodall a longtime Brazos County resident and Millican postmaster for eight years He was born 1860 in Woodville Alabama foster father to Tommy Smith and helped his community through church Odd Fellows and Woodmen roles He died Wednesday morning at 4 and was buried at Wheat Cemetery in Millican Brown notes his honesty courtesy and Christian character.
The trial of Rufus Lane charged with aggravated assault concluded with an acquittal by the jury after sessions yesterday and Monday. With no cases on the docket, the court recessed until tomorrow.
In Breckenridge Stephens County Texas the town post office was robbed early today four thousand dollars in currency and an unknown amount in stamps were taken by unknown assailants authorities pursued leads and searched for suspects in the case.
The Bureau of Entomology declares late planting worsens boll weevil damage, based on many Louisiana experiments. The notice counters the theory that late planting controls the pest and emphasizes greater injury to late planted crops. A second item notes Westrymite asphalt testing in Bryan by Westrumite Company of Whit ing, Ind., with an expert on site to test rock classes for topwear coatings.
Ten dollar reward for a five year old brown mare with BV brand on shoulder and one eye missing. Last seen at Koppe bridge. Contact T R Batter.
Washington reports the administration's rural credit bills introduced in both chambers following White House talks. They create a Treasury Bureau of Farm Loan Banks and allow state organized farm land banks to issue bonds for development. Loans max 50 percent of land value, terms up to 35 years. operations limited to the state.
Washington reports House Leader Underwood announced the current Congress will make no change in the tariff law. The statement followed bills to repeal the collection at its source feature in the income tax law, part of the tariff bill.
Francis Lewis Clark, a Spokane millionaire who vanished two weeks ago, is held for 76000 dollars ransom after a letter arrived today. His wife answered the message through a newspaper as requested, and police continue to monitor the situation.
Agricultural Extension guidance from A and M College outlines silage crops and regional suitability. Sorghum yields most in many areas, but quality suffers without grain. Eastern Texas benefits from corn or sorghum with cowpeas. central areas from sorghum or Kaffir with cowpeas. extreme west favors milo or feterita alone. For roughage and maintenance, quantity may trump quality. for work stock or fattening cattle, quality matters more. Planting thick boosts forage but reduces grain.
Brazos County Texas commissioners order a special election for February 25 1914 at Steele's Store to decide if horses mules jacks jennets and cattle may run at large Voters in the subdivison may vote For the Stock Law or Against the Stock Law Presiding officer John Nunn to appoint two judges and two clerks with returns due within ten days after the election.
Alderman Daly says the concrete crossing from the telephone company building to the county courthouse, removed recently, will be rebuilt once the curb around the telephone building is finished and Washington Street is graded down to a lower level.
AP reports the Breckenridge post office robbery amount was 400 dollars, not 4000, after a telegraphic error. Police investigated the incident yesterday in Breckenridge, Texas, with officials confirming the corrected figure.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a strong tonic containing quinine and iron. It promises relief from malaria chills fever weakness debility and loss of appetite. It claims benefits for nursing mothers pale children and biliousness and asserts liver stimulation and blood purification.
Describing a Cardui therapy case from Catron Bettie Bullock recounts four years of illness with severe left side pains and fatigue. After ineffective treatments her husband’s bottle of Cardus prompted improvement enabling two miles of walking and resumed chores. The note urges others to try Cardui and contact Chattanooga Medicine Co. for guidance and a 64 page female health book.
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