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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
4
The essay argues lower cotton prices threaten farmers. Demand shifts with war impact, Europe buys sparingly, ships scarce. Authors warn against overreliance on cotton, urging food and feed crops for 1917 and cautioning bankers and merchants against exploiting tenants.
The piece argues taxation is essential to fund government functions from salaries to public improvements. It questions how long taxes can rise before taxpayers struggle to meet demands and warns of potential collapse of the "back of old Jones" under mounting burdens.
The Dallas Democrat reprints a discussion on fair taxation emphasizing home ownership, taxing invisible property, and reducing burdens on the poor. It argues exemptions for homesteads, mortgage relief, and taxing crop liens to ease overall tax loads amid broader calls for reform. A local note reports Walter Lowry’s wood pile fire during a blizzard and commentary on associated carelessness and regional weather.
Bills in both houses seek presidential authority to seize all U S shipping facilities during war or national emergency. The measure covers vessels owned by U S citizens or domestically organized corporations, vessels under the American flag, those bought or leased by the federal shipping board, and related docks and warehouses. Prohibits sale or transfer of American ships to foreigners in emergencies. The move follows a Tuesday conference among Secretary McAdoo Shipping Board Chair Denman and congressional members.
In time of peace prepare for war. Brazos county officials have received two modern auto-trucks to convey gravel for road maintenance after projects are turned over to the county. Keeping them in repair and attended will ensure road service matches the cost. The auto-trucks will prove indispensable for repairs.
The Calvert Courier lauds Hon. Scott Field for reaching seventy with a life of loyal service. The Eagle endorses the tribute, noting Judge Field’s close friendship with the editor and his prominence in Texas and Bryan society. He is identified as Mrs. W. G. Taliaferro’s brother.
The Bureau of Navigation reports private American shipyards built 1,168 merchant vessels totaling 520,847 gross tons in 1916 for American owners and 50 vessels totaling 660,392 tons for foreign owners, with a total of 1,218 ships and 560,239 gross tons. Steel ships numbered 152 of 414,029 tons, much of the steel tonnage for ocean foreign trade, while past records compare 1908 and 1855 outputs and note Great Lakes focus in earlier steel production.
Clarence Ousley laments deforestation and extols trees as Earth’s arms, shelter, food, and beauty. He argues forests sustain life, inspire love, and symbolize human duty to replenish woods for a future race of humans and animals under a divine purpose.
Houston Post warns that war or peace will spike food demand and that cotton farming risks large losses. The piece urges restraint on cotton cropping as farmers gamble with market outcomes and global hunger implications.
The ambassador Bernstorff reportedly wept upon learning relations with Germany had been cut. He was praised for prudent embassy leadership in Washington, earning broad respect and close official friendships, and his swift fall from grace caused deep distress.
The Houston Post recalls Mr. Edison’s wartime probe of a detector for submarines within a radius that would trigger a radio explosive to destroy torpedoes. The concept is described as inhumane yet aimed at submarine subversion.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt, learning of severed relations with Germany, wired the President offering his services and those of his four sons in any capacity needed. God bless old Teddy, still an American despite his faults.
A brief biographical note traces a man’s wealth growing yearly over six years and concludes with his death after thirty years of earnings. The emphasis stays on the pattern of accumulation and the final mortality.
The piece asserts sustained German submarine attacks will inevitably bring an American ship casualty. It dismisses hopes for avoiding war and argues that hostilities between the United States and Germany are unavoidable, likening them to day and night.
Germany offers a 48 hour respite for neutral ships at sea to reach neutral ports. The concession allows neutrals to choose routes and timing, avoiding war restrictions. This move is framed as a generous gesture to nations not at war, permitting passage on sea highways.
Governor Ferguson urges Texans to stay calm as the National Guard announces readiness for any emergency. The statement emphasizes orderly response and public support during potential crises.
A group of attorneys named Benjamin Franklin are referenced in a legal discussion. The note clarifies that necessity has no law and mentions the individuals in connection with the matter.
Scandinavian governments decline to sever relations with Germany joining President Wilson in stance. They feel mistreated and fear proximity to hostile forces as weapons threaten their nations. The text portrays cautious neutrality amid wartime pressure from the United States.
The report states that Carranza denied sending any message of goodwill to Germany. The outlet notes relief at the denial and comments it may spare him political trouble.
Officials urge farmers to maximize planting of food and feed crops as demand surges. They emphasize timely cultivation and reuse of soil resources to meet expected shortages in the coming markets.
A brief note records a hunter using a sling to kill a covey of quail. The incident appears as a concise wildlife or rural note without additional context or names.
In Bryan, the Farm Loan Association held its second meeting on February 10 at the courthouse with 12 members present. Officers were not elected due to small attendance, and it was decided to publish details for a countywide vote on February 17 at 1:30 p.m. A secretary treasurer is needed, may be non farmer, but must bond and provide vault space.
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