Texas Farmers Urged to Grow Food for 1915
In Dallas Texas business leaders form a committee to persuade farmers statewide to diversify from cotton to staple crops. bankers warn that cotton yields and prices will require self supplied food and feed for families and stock in 1915. Leaders plan statewide banker farmer outreach and farmer loans to support self sufficiency.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
H. M. Cottrell
William G. Breg
Alex Sanger
J. C. Duke
E. O. Tenison
R. W. Higginbotham
Fort Worth
Texas Bankers’ Association
Bankers’ Committee
Federal Reserve Bank
Texas Industrial Congress
Dallas County
Fort Worth-Dallas
Expert Tree Surgery Demonstrated at A M College
The Eagle reports on modern tree surgery shown by A M College students. An elm’s limbs were bolted with iron bolts to prevent splitting in high winds and scars sealed with asphaltum, likened to skilled hospital procedure.
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Eagle
A. & M. College
Cadets Graham and Adriance Noted Bryan Boys
Cadets C. E. Graham and Guy W. Adriance, both Bryan boys, were involved in the event described. Their actions are highlighted as notable contributions within local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Graham
Guy W. Adriance
Bryan Boys
Accepted New Steel Bridge at Port Sullivan Brazos River
Franklin Texas February 12 County Judge J L Goodman and the commissioners court visited Port Sullivan on the Brazos to inspect and receive the modern steel bridge recently completed across the river The new bridge replaces a wood and steel span that stood for over 25 years and endured the 1899 and 1913 floods It was erected at joint expense of Robertson and Milam Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Milam
Notable Patent Items and Scientific Advances Highlighted
A compilation notes a two seat motorcycle patent, an Iowa milk pail holder, Japan sea water cement mortar with volcanic ash, a Pennsylvanian percolator for cereal drinks, Arkansas baby basket bib, a two man hotel steward dishwashing machine, USGS work across 47 states plus Alaska Hawaii and Canal Zone, Chile nitrate works fuel savings, and a Mexican tribe speaking around 300 words with a ten count limit.
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Japan
Arkansas
Chicago
United States Geological Survey
Alaska
Hawaii
Canal Zone
Chile
Mexico
Minter Springs Notes Bright Weather Spurs Farm Work
The pleasant days inspire farmers to turn soil and plant gardens. Minter Springs Baptist Church greets Rev. E A White of Bryan as pastor for monthly services. A sudden illness of Mrs J L Welch is noted. A stove fire burned at T H Royder’s home, and condolences are extended to him.
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Minter Springs Baptist Church
E. A. White
Bryan
J. L Welch
Wellhorn
T. H. Royder
No Stamp Tax On Pension Affidavits Declared Not Taxable
Judge Walker rules that Texas pension affidavits are not subject to the October 22, 1914 stamp tax. Commissioner A S Walker, in Austin, states affidavits filed under article 6273 1911 Revised Statutes do not count as taxable certificates. Jones notes Confederate pension affidavits could cost about 17000 dollars annually if stamped.
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Walker
Austin
Tex
J. C. Jones
Texas
A. S. Walker
Jones
German U-boat Attacks Dutch Flag Laertes Off Meuse
The German submarine U-2 torpedoed at the British steamer Laertes off Muiden Netherlands but the ship escaped after maneuvering and speed. Flying the Dutch flag to deter the attack, Laertes carried neutral passengers including Chinese and Norwegian nationals.
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Associated Press
Muiden
Netherlands
Java
Meuse
Schouwen Bank
China
Norway
Resolutions of Respect for Dr. G C Rankin at Bryan Church
Bryan Methodist Church passes resolutions praising Dr. G C Rankin noted for temperance leadership and editorial influence with the Texas Christian Advocate and Home and State. The committee honors his Christian character, family roots in East Tennessee, and uplifting service to Methodism, the state, and Texas common people. Copies to family and The Bryan Daily Eagle.
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G. C. Rankin
Dr. Rankin
East Tennessee
Dr. Rankin’s
Texas
Texas Christian Advocate
Bryan Daily Eagle
BE. J. Jenkins
W. H. Cole
E. R. Williams
Coleman Hardy Honored With Blowout in Brenham
Coleman Hardy a leading Texas printer left Brenham Monday for Bryan and was feted with a blowout Saturday evening at the Banner Press office. Fellow workers praised his skill and character as he departs for new duties, hoping for a long career ahead.
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Bryan
Coleman Hardy
Texas
Brenham
Banner Press
Mr. Hardy
Longtime Banner Press employee honored in Brenham
After about fifteen months with the Banner Press, a farewell gathering was held for Mr. Hardy. George Neu and Joe Cathriner organized the surprise party for him with oysters, sandwiches, and light beverages as the staff applauded his service. Mr Hardy and his wife Mrs Gladys Hardy are noted as popular Brenham residents.
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Banner
George Neu
Banner Publishing Company
Joe Cathriner
Mr. Hardy
Hardy
Gladys Hardy
Brenham
K. T. Installation Officers Named by Ivanhoe Commandery
Ivanhoe Commandery Knights Templar installed a full slate for the coming year. Officers include P. S. Park as eminent commander R. A. Harrison generalissimo T. K. Lawrence captain general W. E. Saunders recorder H. B. Stoddard prelate R. W. Howell treasurer O. M. Ball senior warden H. L. Lewis junior warden O. FE. Saunders warder R. E. Cole standard bearer Ed S. Derden sword bearer Frank Webb sentinel.
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Ivanhoe
Knights Templar
P. S. Park
R. A. Harrison
T. K. Lawrence
W. E. Saunders
H. B. Stoddard
R. W. Howell
O. M. Ball
H. L. Lewis
O. FE. Saunders
R. E. Cole
Ed S. Derden
Frank Webb
Sentinel
Notice of Bond Election in Brazos County Road District No. 2
A Texas Brazos County court in special session orders an election for March 8, 1915 in Road District No. 2 to approve bonds totaling 60000 for macadamized roads and related road projects. The district will levy a tax for interest and create a sinking fund. The petition, signed by over 50 resident voters, sets metes and bounds for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hamilton
J. T. Maloney
Brazos County
Texas
P. H. Arrington
A. D
Great German East Prussia Move Reported In War Dispatch
Petrograd reports an imminent major operation to settle the East Prussia struggle as German forces reinforce with four army corps. Russians retreat toward the frontier to concentrate under shelter of Russian troops amid multiple combats at various East Prussian points.
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East Prussia
France
Heavy artillery fighting on front near La Boisselle
Paris reports heavy shelling along the front with German mines hitting a French trench at La Boisselle but the French repelled the attack. German campaign in Poland described as a failure with 40000 dead. Washington notes a U S inquiry to Germany over interference with mail of American Minister Van Dyke at The Hague. States proposes to England a post
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Py Associated Press
Paris
la Boisselle
Poland
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Germany
van Dyke
the Hague
Luxemburg
French airplane drops bombs on Flushing harbor
London Feb 12 Berline wireless reports that a French plane dropped bombs in the Dutch harbor of Flushing, marking a rare air raid incident.
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Associated Press
London
Flushing
England replies to American commerce note received
Washington Feb 12 England's reply to the American note on interference with commerce has been received It may take two days to translate it from the code
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Associated Press
Berlin
Carolyn Wilson
The
Chicago Tribune
Germany
U. S
England
Washington
Brazos County eyes 60000 bond election for road district
Brazos County Texas votes to issue sixty thousand dollar bonds priced at five percent interest over forty years for Road District No. Two. Election rules require publication in a Brazos County newspaper for four weeks and postings at three public places. County Judge J. T. Maloney orders notices and appoints A B E Dunlap as election manager with strict ballot wording for or against issuance and tax levy.
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W. T. Millican
N. E
Walter Sutherland League
Sutherland League
N. W
Same
Sutherland
Brazos River
Navasota River
Brazos County
Texas
Millican
A. D
J. T. Maloney
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Minter Springs
First Methodist Church
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C. T. Tally
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Methodist Episcopal Church
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Bryan, Texas
K. T. Installation
State OF Texas
County of Brazos
J. P. Atkins
M. B. Easters
J. J. Cahill
A. D. Houston
S. D. Smith
W. Robertson
S. W
S. W. Robertson
T. Henry
J. M. Barrera
Wm. Young
Young
S. E
Dermiany
Petrograd
Sary
Portugal
Lisbon
Portugadel
Lokalanzeiger Today
Associated Presse
Higgs
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