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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
6
Paris Texas February 11 Associated Press reports Chairman Phil Baer issued a call for a Republican state executive committee meeting in Fort Worth on February 22 to arrange the dates and organization for state district county and precinct conventions.
An Eagle representative visited the county with others to promote a Woman's Club scholarship contest offering scholarships to the A and M College summer short course. Farm work progresses with land prepared, repairs underway, and the new Tabor High School praised for architecture and location. Professor C C Scott leads as principal.
Lieutenant C W Nimitz for Lieutenant Cooke argues Edison Storage Battery installed per instructions and ventilation adequate. Captain W H McGrath counters Edison not at fault and notes Cooke ordered ventilation valves kept open during discharge while Miles testified they were partly closed before the blast.
A Grimes County group led by H A Taylor J S Williams D D Sheffield H E Sheffield Wiley Coulson and J M Barron visited the city. They stayed overnight at the new wagon yard and called the facilities long needed and likely to attract more traders here.
The opening service of the Mission ary Institute at the Methodist Church drew a good crowd on Wednesday night. Rev C T Tally read from Romans while Hon Walton Poteet spoke on Brotherhood and Missions. Dr Goddard of Galveston argued for missionary obligation, stressing global brotherhood, sanitation, and gospel duty. Forty two men attended the Bible class.
Mrs. Jerry Sutton age 58 died Tuesday evening at 6:15 PM at the family home eight miles west of Bryan in Riverside after a five day pneumonia illness. She leaves a husband and a 19 year old son. A Christian Church member in Bryan, she was described as an excellent Christian lady. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Booneville Cemetery.
German headquarters claim large trench section northwest of Vimy captured from French as mine crater near Neuville is retaken. French gain small foothold south of the Somme, Bulgaria asserts invasion rights into Greece, Russians push in Galicia, Smyrna bombarded by French planes. Lansing says no formal demands but inquiry into Austrian submarine attack on Petrolite is possible.
Lt Gen Miles, retired, attacked the continental army as centralization danger and un-American. He praised the national guard, urged compulsory service, three year terms, and a 140 000 to 150 000 standing army with a 1 200 000 man expansion plan. He warned conscription underperformed volunteers and warned against overseas expeditions.
Cooper and Cole have installed a fly proof screened area in their grocery store to keep fruits vegetables and other attractants clean and in prime condition. The improvement reflects their commitment to sanitary practices and superior service for customers.
Bryan Commercial Club leads a citizens telegram to Speaker Champ Clark praising the creation of a flood control committee in the House. The message urges inclusion of the Brazos Valley in a committee visit to study flood risks and craft constructive legislation for flood protection.
Palo Pinto Texas February 10 Sheriff Abernathy said there are no new developments in the Mingu s Tex double killing and there is little ground to connect G W St Clair with the death of his wife and his mother in law Mrs Will Wilkins last Saturday according to the Associated Press report.
A 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hammon near town died Tuesday night after a few hours illness from membranous croup.
A thoughtful reflection on how quiet moments convey meaning beyond speech. The piece suggests stillness can reveal truths, calm emotion, and invite deeper listening in ordinary settings. The tone is contemplative and invites reader interpretation.
Thon, organizer for the Texas Department of Agriculture, urged Bryan farmers to shift from cotton to food and feed crops and dairy farming. He cited higher profit from smaller cotton crops, local feed production, and the dairy cow as a credit-friendly, soil-enriching asset with potential for cooperative marketing and bank loans.
The dairy cow is portrayed as a steady plodder who works without breaks, delivering a constant stream of rich milk. She requires no holidays, only grass water shade and a balanced ration with windbreaks and shelter, embodying reliability and resilience.
Ornamental poles for Bryan's White Way have shipped from Ohio. Installation will start in April after arrival and erection. Globe tops have arrived and City Electrician C. G. Smith says quality rivals that in larger cities. The project reflects strong city cooperation and progress for Bryan.
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