Weather forecast through February to July with rain and heat patterns
Forecasts show a continental disturbance from Feb 16 to 20 followed by warm and cool waves into late February. Snow possible in the northeast, heavy rains on Pacific coasts and within the Panama Canal area between February 20 and March 22. California and Mexican Pacific slopes to see above normal rain through mid summer with July easing dust, and farmers urged to plant corn over cotton due to high prices. Hog and pork prices expected to stay high. The European war may end before the new crop matures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Foster
Washington
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Mexico
Central America
South America
Panama Canal
Pacific
California
Oregon
British Columbia
Escaped County Convict Caught After Jail Return
Sheriff T C Nunn returned from Plantersville with Richard Cross an escaped county convict. Cross jailed for pistol carry previously and after escape he and another man Howard clubbed guard Robert McMinn who died. Cross held on aggravated assault and old pistol charge in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Nunn
Plantersville
Richard Cross
Cross
Robert McMinn
Howard
McMinn
Nunn
Soil Building Crops Aid 1914 Cotton Farms Plan
The message urges farmers to adopt soil improving crops on every acre this year to create a lasting agricultural system. It recommends crimson clover on cotton fields and peas beans or clover after grains, to replace oats and other small grains with soil building crops.
Corn middles this summer on the high road to rich lands
A Progressive Farmer line urges corn middles this summer as the path to big yields and maximum profits, warning that poor efforts mean missed opportunities.
County Treasurer Priddy Report for Quarter Ending January 21 1915
The county treasurer Priddy presents the quarterly balance sheet showing funds in General, Sinking, Bridge warrant, Jail warrant and related accounts. Totals include 1 481.14 in General Funds 3 281 481 in Sinking Funds 1 573.98 in Bridge warrants 56.75 in Jail warrants with final cash totals 1 131.23 69.77 1 004.92 670.88.
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Priddy
Little John Wilson Tally Dies at Age Two
Little John Wilson Tally aged two years one month nine days, son of Rev. and Mrs. C. Z. Tally, died after a brief illness. The funeral will start at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon with services at the cemetery conducted by Rev. E. L. Shettles of Navasota and Rev. J. T. Smith of Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson Tally
C. Z. Tally
E. L. Shettles
Navasota
J. T. Smith
Tyler
Administrator appointed for Marek estate in Brazos County
Rudolph Severa named administrator of the estate of Frank Marek deceased. Creditors must present claims within the legally prescribed period. Address for notices Route No. 5 Bryan Brazos County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Marek
Bryan
Brazos County
Texas
Rudolph Severa
Frank Marek
Baptist Laymen Enjoy Banquet in Bryan
About one hundred Bryan Baptist laymen gathered at KE P Parks & Co furniture store for their annual laymen banquet. The event featured social fellowship, a long-table dinner with a blessing by Rev J M Bullock, and a toastmastered program by Dr M F Weaver. Speakers included John A Moore Jr Paul C Porter A J Buchanan H C Boatwright Hon W C Davis Rev A B Hill Judge J T Maloney with some absences noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
KE. P. Parks & Co
J. M. Bullock
M. F. Weaver
C. P. Fountain
W. B. Rizzell
W.C. Davis Govpliea
Prof
Fountain
Clarence Ousley
Rizzell
Church
C. Boatwright
Texas
W. C. Davis
Good Fellowship
A. B. Hill
J. T. Maloney
Churches and Finances and Other Addresses
A list of speakers and topics includes Hardy Newton on Churches and Finances A W Buchanan on Our Men Dr S C Richardson on Our Women H L Mc Knight on Boosting the Church and Col Clarence Ousley on Church and A M College The arrangements committee names Eugene Edge P S Park J H McCullough W S Wilson Jr E F Parks Rev M E Weaver and T R Batte praised for tireless work.
House Kills Anti-Frat Bill In Indefinite Postponement
Austin Texas February 16 The House postponed action indefinitely on the anti-frat bill by a 68 to 59 vote. Senator McGregor introduced in the Senate a three member commission with a $30000 appropriation for cotton oil mill investigations. Senator Johnson proposed repealing the warehouse law and abolishing the commission. Attorney General Looney said he would seek a permanent injunction over paying for the Governor’s groceries when the salad and punch case is called. The Senate favorably reported the rural high school bill from the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
House
McGregor
Senate
Johnson
Looney
Comparative City Tax Statement 1913 to 1914
The report by City Secretary Crenshaw shows 1913 total assessment of 3 125 479 with taxes 35 942.77 and 1914 assessment 3 149 549 with taxes 26 220.19. Collections to Jan 31 1914 were 33 968.86 and 33 423.40 respectively with poll taxes 598 and 505. Delinquent taxes through Jan 31 1915 totaled 203.82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ORG League
Graveyard Working Notice at Alexander Cemetery
The Eagle states that W. E Elliott requests the annual graveyard working at Alexander to be held on Friday February 26. All interested parties are asked to attend and bring dinner so the day may be devoted to the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E Elliott
Alexander
Park Fence Contract Awarded in Bryan
The Bryan Civic League reports the park fence contract has been let to lowest bidder W. J. Ratliff after a committee meeting led by chairman Tyler Haswell. Construction will start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Civic League
Tyler Haswell
W. J. Ratliff
One Cut One Jailed After Bar Fight Near Bryan
Jim Cox and Steve Stucky, with a youth named Post from Grimes County, traveled home when a barrel arose between Stucky and Post. Post suffered a deep wrist cut, Constable Baker jailed Stucky for aggravated assault. Mrs Nurich visited the hospital and lamented the wartime separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Cox
Steve Stucky
Post
Bryan
Grimes County
Stucky
Baker
Citizens Pledge Road Bonds in Brazos County
The Brazos County court in adjourned session on January 22 set a $400000 good roads bond election for March 3 1915 in Bryan district including Cottonwood, Bryan College Wellborn and adjacent precincts. An advisory road committee of thirteen including officials and local citizens was formed to oversee the bond issue with materials limited to rock gravel or concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Maloney
J. P. Atkins
J. W. Hamilton
J. J. Cahill
M. B. Easters
Brazos County
Cottonwood
Bryan
College and
Wellborn
Bryan District
Bryan-Benchley
County Court House
Benchley
Zack
Wheelock
San Antonio
Dillishaw Tap
Mathis
Madisonville
Court House
Sandy Point Road
District Line
Mumford Road
Commissioners’ Court
Bryan Commercial Club
District No. 1
Texas
W. E. Graham
J. ER. Covey
W. C. Boyett
Jay W. Harris
R. Q. Astin
W. J. Coulter
M. F. Dansby
H. O. Boatwright
Bryan District No. 1
Jersey Senate Passes Woman Suffrage Amendment
The New Jersey Senate approved a woman suffrage amendment resolution. The state will hold a vote on the proposal in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Senate
Redmen Pow Wow and Texas Political Primaries Highlight Day
Delegates gathered in Fort Worth for a three day Improved Order of Redmen session led by P L Downs with W Kyres flying in from Baltimore for the pow wow. In Houston a city Democratic primary was held as the de facto election. In Port Smith Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas miners weighed a deal over Hartford valley mines now owned by Bache Denman. Federal troops had earlier been sent to Hartford district amid strike disorders.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Order of
Redmen
Texas
P. L. Downs
Temple
Kyres
United States
Baltimore
Pocahontas
Port Smith
Ark
District No. 21
United Mine Workers of America
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Mine Workers’ Organization
Hartford Valley
Bache-Denman
Hartford
Wisecrack on marriage and autos from early papers
A Boston Transcript joke notes Doodley’s wife leaving him without reason and the punchline she left him as she found him. A Brooklyn Citizen quip contrasts autos with tobacco habit and gasolined cars that smoke versus an electric needing a plug.
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Doodley
Boston Transcript
Hodge
Brooklyn
Bryan Eagle and Semi-Weekly Farm News Offer
The Bryan Weekly Eagle and The Semi-Weekly Farm News offer twenty four months for a combined rate of 1.75 dollars. Subscribers must sign up for both papers at once to receive the special price and have timely home delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Bryan Eagle
South
Origin of Mark Twain Death Rumor Bon mot Story
The tale recounts how Mark Twain, visiting London, learned of a rumor of his death before a literary club dinner. He replied via telegram to Mrs. Clemens, "Rumor of my death greatly exaggerated," a line that became a famous quip.
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Mark Twain
London
Mark Swain
Mrs. Clemens
Golden Invitations From Moscow Millionaire Spiridonov
A Moscow merchant named Spiridonov held a golden wedding and sent 200 invitations carved on real gold cards. Recipients initially admired gilded cards, then discovered the cards were genuine gold, made by a Moscow jeweler from material mined by the millionaire. Each card was valued at about $25.
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Moscow
Spiridonov
M. Spiridonov
Hudson River Scenery at Anthony's Nose Cites Globe Fame
The Hudson River scene at Anthony's Nose in Westchester County rises 1228 feet above the river and is hailed as the globe's most beautiful viewpoint near the Highlands. It is linked to the Hudson Rhine of America and lauded in the Magazine of American History. The passage also notes humor's saving grace in daily life and cites a Smithsonian study on climate for health.
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Anthony
Westchester County
N. Y
Hudson River
fHludson
America
Magazine of American History
Might Have Boosted Prices
A Louisville Courier Journal reader quotes a small merchant debating price shifts. The exchange contrasts buyers seeking cheaper goods with others buying pricier items, hinting at pressures on pricing and consumer choices.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Nerves of City Dwellers Said Tougher Than Country Folk
A report claims urban residents endure battle stress better than rural men due to habituation to loud noise. City dwellers are thought to withstand terror and commotion more readily, while country people show less exposure to such urban stimuli.
Not Like the Plane Coal Dealer
Dialogue from Pearson's Weekly presents a coal dealer named Pat arguing about an inclined plane used to move coal. The exchange highlights tension between worker effort and mechanical aid in a humorous tone.
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Pat
Pearson’s Weekly
Favors Dinner Quip In New York Sun
Stella asks what favors were given at her dinner. Bella notes guests thought they did her a favor by coming, while Stella felt they did by leaving. The exchange captures social wit in a brief chat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella
Bella
New York Sun
Cardui touted as a woman’s tonic in Pleasant Hill tale
Mrs. Walter Vincent of Pleasant Hill recounts severe summer illnesses with nervous headaches and prostration. She credits Cardui, a vegetable tonic, with restoring strength after three months and urges others to seek its help, offering literature from the Chattanooga firm.
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Pleasant Hill
N. C
Walter Vincent
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Little John Wilson Tally
M. ¥. Weaver
Our Sunday School
John A. Moore Jr
Our
Traitist Young People's Union
Paul C. Porter
Church and Publicity
A. J. Buchanan
Hardy Newton
A. W. Buchanan
Dr. S. C. Richard
H. L. McKnight
Crenshaw
Wellborn-Koppe Bridge
Brazos River
Bryan-Koppe Bridge
Providence Church
Jones Bridge
Leonard
Bryan- Koppe Bridge
Joe Boriskie
Bryan-Pitts Bridge
Carnegie Hall
W. J. Couter
Houston
Tech
W. H. Lawrence
Commerce Building
Bryan, Texas
A. H. Belo & Co
Galveston, Texas
Eve
Adam
Smithsonian Institution
Guy Hinsdale
Vin
Cent
Visory Dept
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga Medicine Co
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