News and Separation Spark Partisan Edits Over Texas Institutions
The Galveston News accuses opponents of the A. and M. College of prejudice in a debate over constitutional separation from the University. It cites Mezes and Smith Lever funding as political tools, while proponents urge nonpolitical, joint futures for both schools and rural credit reforms highlighted by Colonel Milner and the Houston Post.
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The
Galveston News
A. & M. College
Texas
State University
Milner
South
Houston Post
Texas movement aims to make the state feed itself
A new Texas initiative seeks to change farming methods so the state feeds its people and livestock. It highlights census figures showing many farms lack dairy cows hogs chickens and forage and notes Texas spends over 300 million yearly on outside food, including pork and grains. Representatives, bankers and landowners will discuss ways to reduce this drain.
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Texas
United States
Milner’s Editorials Promote Mortgage System Escape
Hon R T Milner former Agriculture Commissioner and later president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College writes regular columns for the Rusk County News. His editorials share mature perspective on topics aimed at guiding readers in solving local problems.
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R. T. Milner
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Rusk County News
Widow Woman Tax Relief Debate in Texas Opinion
The piece argues for tax relief for the widow woman in Texas, invoking biblical imagery of the widow at the gate of the city. It criticizes fat salaries and excess government offices while urging the state to bear tax burdens rather than individuals. It frames Representative Middleton’s stance as aligned with easing widow woman taxes.
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Elijah
Representative Middleton
Texas
Zarephath
Houston Post
Middleton
Martha
The Ever Growing Graft Pension Sum Comment
The Louisville Courier Journal questions a pension bill reported to the House at 165 million dollars, predicting passage with little trimming. It denounces bipartisan support for a rising pension outlay and likens it to political graft.
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House
Treasury
Congress
Spain
Lee
Louisville Courier- Journal
One Boy Who Has Made Money
Vernon Quillian of Ross, McLennan County, began investing in pigs in 1913 with $5 and has sold $116 worth of hogs. He won $10 for best decorated vehicle in 1918 at the Cotton Palace corn and pig club parade and used half to buy a pig, starting a small swine business. The piece argues many boys and even men can profit similarly if given initial pigs by local business leaders.
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McLennan County
Waco Chamber of Commerce
Vernon Quillian
Ross
Cotton Palace
Waco News
Helping the Widows Speech Denounces Party Reception
In the House Thursday Representative Middleton opposed funding for the New Year reception punch and chicken salad funded by Governor Colquitt. He labeled the custom a bad practice and urged stopping it, citing widows in the state who wash clothes to pay taxes on modest homes.
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Colquitt
Middleton
Creamery Opens in Bryan to Boost Local Farmers
The Eagle praises a new Bryan creamery as a sure market for all produced cream. It urges every farmer to start now to join this opportunity and build a dairy plant for cash prices and year round income.
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The
Eagle
Bryan
Opposition to Ferguson land rent scheme in Legislature
A minority report on the bill is filed amid expected heated debate. Opponents question binding the whole land rental scheme to the third and fourth plans and propose state regulation extend to urban rentals such as residences and business properties.
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Ferguson
Texas
Repeal Push Criticized Over Texas Insurance Law
The author denounces efforts to repeal the Robertson insurance law as misleading. They warn that any supposed cheap money offered to Texas would be captured by lenders and loaned back to farmers at high rates with mortgages on all assets.
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Robertson
Texas
Road bond critics doubt wisdom of court and advisory panel
The article notes some voters oppose the good roads bond citing distrust of the commissioners' court and advisory committee. It argues others would doubt Scriptural promises if tied to a small annual tax, and that cost becomes the roadblock many avoid facing.
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Commissioners’ Court
County Good Roads Bond Vote Prompts Road to Progress
Editorial urges voters to back a good roads bond to end rural mud and slow progress. It contrasts dry, modern highways with dirt streets and warns of dire consequences if farmers plant cotton again against advised plans.
Corn pone priced with rising wheat belief
Colonel George Bailey of the Houston Post extols corn pone as wheat prices climb. He notes corn meal, the base of corn pone, appears high in cost, yet discounting the grain price ignores basic production factors.
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George Bailey
The
Houston Post
Funeral of Dr Rankin Revered Texan Preacher and Editor
Thousands gathered at the First Methodist Church for the funeral of Dr George Clark Rankin. Rev W D Bradfield and Bishop J S Key praised his life, resilience, and cultural impact, noting Rankin as a strong Texan figure in the South and a trusted church leader.
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George Clark Rankin
First Methodist Church
Annie Laurie
Renand Bate
W. D. Bradfield
South
J. S. Key
Dr. Rankin
Bishop Key
Dallas
Dispatch
Mass Prayer for Peace Heard by Sixty Thousand in St Peter's
In Rome last Sunday at three o'clock sixty thousand people gathered in St Peter's as the Pope, with twenty six cardinals and church dignitaries, intoned the prayer for peace. The congregation echoed the prayer in unison, the chorus filling the vast cathedral with a mighty, trembling sound under the great dome.
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Rome
St. Peter's
Papal
Creamery to back vegetable growers association
A plan to form a vegetable growers association linked to the creamery promises farmers can send cream along with vegetables and daily cash receipts will rise. Merchants would be supplied locally, keeping money in the community as cuts are urged.
McCollum Wins Senate Seat to Fill Terrell Vacancy
The election of Hon. A. R. McCol lum, editor of the Waco Tribune, to the State Senate to fill the unexpired term of Comptroller H. B. Terrell, will add a large bunch of brains to that august body.
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A. R. McCollum
Waco Tribune
State Senate
H. B. Terrell
Local farmers push self sufficiency and road upgrades in Texas
A town voice lauds daily cash receipts for farmers boosting market dairy poultry and hog production while improving streets for drainage and year round use. It argues better planning reduces need to buy feed and highlights electric service between Bryan and the A M College as a key driver for regional growth and commerce.
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Bryan
A. & M. College
Road bond decision urged for two districts
The Eagle calls on the commissioners' court and the citizens' advisory committee to promptly agree on road types for the two districts. It notes voters deserve clear plans before casting ballots.
No clear headline within shared text
A historical-voice fragment warns that merging the University and the A. & M. College under one board places board members between perilous choices, implying severe consequences before their term ends. The language suggests fear of political or social backlash.
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University
A. & M. College
Princeton Students Must Swim To Graduate
An unusual vow requires Princeton graduates to swim using at least two strokes to earn their degree. The editor notes this is a practical measure for an age of financial risks and praises the policy's foresight.
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Princeton
Arkansas Farmers' Union President Urges Union Leaders
The Union president at Fort Worth urged Texas leaders to adhere to agricultural policy and ignore financiers and manufacturers schemes. He labelled that advice as sound, though he used a regional nickname.
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Farmers’ Union of Arkansas
Fort Worth
Union
Texas
Gatlins
Let Texas feed herself and farm independence urged
The article promotes self sufficiency for farmers urging each unit to feed its own family and livestock. It emphasizes independent farm units and personal responsibility in agriculture to support local sustenance.
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Texas
Community urged to buy local to keep town thriving
A speaker urges residents to “bunch up” and stand together by trading at home. He warns that sending dollars away drains the life-blood of the community and stresses the value of supporting local businesses.
Parliament Fails to Ban Cotton as Contraband War
The English Parliament refused to declare cotton contraband of war, arguing Germany already possessed enough cotton to meet its needs.
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Germany
Prohibition Fades as Legislation Gains Momentum in Austin
After prohibition, Austin lawmakers push rapid legislative moves as sections open. The swift process signals a new era for policy action with faster bills and debated measures shaping the street. Community voices weigh impacts on commerce and daily life.
February Without a Full Moon Shocks Skywatchers
This month presents a rare celestial event as February passes with no full moon. Astronomers note the unusual lunar cycle defying typical monthly phases and predict the impact on tides and skywatching schedules.
Hens Provide Farmyard Chorus in Quiet Rural Scene
The barnyard hums with the cackle of laying hens creating a simple pastoral soundtrack. The sound marks daily farm life and echoes through the rural setting, highlighting small community routines and the rhythm of agricultural work.
Wilson Veto Immigration Bill Fails to Clear House
The House votes against overriding the President by failing to reach the required two thirds, leaving the immigration bill vetoed by President Wilson intact.
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Wilson
House
Election Judges Named by Precinct for Two-Year Term
The commission today appointed election judges for eleven precincts to serve a two year term. Precinct 1 includes Millican with J W Bur roughs Fletcher Pool and R E Dunlap among others. Precinct 11 at the Court House lists J H McCullough R L Buchanan R M Nall and Jesse Henry.
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Precinct 1
Millican
J. W. Burroughs
Fletcher Pool
R. E. Dunlap
Sam Symmes
Smetana
J. A. Cahill
Charles Merka
Gib Cunningham
Antone Merka
City Hall
E. M. Dodson
M. F. Vitopil
J. M. Gordon
W. P. Trant
Court House
J. H. McCullough
R. L. Buchanan
R. M. Nall
Jesse Henry
Harvey Happenings at Bryan Baptist Academy
Harvey boys beat Bryan Baptist Academy 38 to 2 on the Bryan Baptist Academy court. Harvey girls defeated Millican girls 28 to 7 with Ruth Pate shining. Referee was Mr Porter of Bryan Baptist Academy. Correspondent notes visits by A W Buchanan and Miss Locke and reports other local movements in Harvey Texas dated February 8 1915.
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Harvey
Bryan Baptist Academy
Harvey Boys
Academy Boys
Harvey Girls
Millican Girls
Ruth Pate
Porter
A. W. Buchanan
Buchanan
Locke
Noah Cole
Bryan
Edna Todd
Wellborn
M. E. Rush
Liberty County
Lottie Blanton
Cottonwood
Rea
George Pugh
Albert Dyess
West Texas
Harvey, Tex
Wellborn Mercantile and Post Office Burned in Fire
The T. H. Reyder mercantile store in Wellborn and the adjacent post office were destroyed by a morning fire about 2 30. Loss estimated around 20000 with 11000 insured. Burglar suspicion cited as front door ajar and stock overalls found on the road. No origin clue and multiple town fires cited in recent months.
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T. H. Reyder
Wellborn
Eagle
Houston & Texas Central
J. M. Royder & Bro
Koppe Bridge
Business visitor praises Navasota's appeal
F D Perkins of McKinney toured Navasota with the Chamber of Commerce Saturday night. He said the city is splendidly located and better than expected, urging a visit to see such a town.
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F. D. Perkins
McKinney
Chamber of Commerce
Navasota
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