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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
7
Mrs Dora Brock Clay Hunt the former wife of General Clay who wed him at sixteen as he was ninety died today in Lexington KY. She had four marriages since. General Clay once mounted a cannon at his home to prevent interference with the union and the couple soon separated.
The Attorney General's Department says regularly chartered railroads may not charge more than three cents per mile for motor cars. The Pecos Valley line had sought six cents.
The Aero Club and America advises choosing September for the around the world aeroplane flight or near that period. They say this season offers the best chance to cross the North Atlantic with the least fog, according to Associated Press dispatch from New York.
In view of pedestrians on Michigan Avenue two steamers the Kansas and the Arizona lie icebound in the Chicago harbor with passengers aboard. A wireless report says there is no danger and both ships have ample food. Passengers danced the night away.
Lettuce has begun to move in this section and express companies boost handling capacity. Six express carloads left Donna last night for Eastern markets. The crop is the largest in years and, by systematic selling, high prices are being paid to producers.
Mr. C. E. Boyett sells the Navasota Dixie picture show to M. R. Swindler and his sister Mrs. McBride. The Eagle notes Boyett also owns a Brownwood theater and plans to move there.
Three cars of bridge material have arrived for the LitUe Brazos river project and the remaining loads are expected soon. Construction will start shortly.
The East and North endure severe cold with New York reporting a one degree minimum. Nine deaths tied to exposure occur in or near the city and many frostbitten patients seek hospital care as winter weather grips the region. St Louis reports ten inches of snow with blocked streets and halted cars as the storm worsens.
The minimum today was 14 degrees above zero at Amarillo and a norther reached the Texas coast this morning, signaling a sharp cold snap moving in from the plains.
Agricultural Extension notes compare cotton to corn in variety variation and cross pollination. Key factors for variety choice include boll weevil presence, soil type, available labor, and weather during picking. Early, strong seed with stalk type influencing fruiting is essential for high yields in boll weevil regions.
The guidance covers selecting varieties suited to locality, testing seed germination with a 100 seed sample, and ensuring at least 50 percent strong sprout growth. It also advises against early planting in cold weather, suggests bedding on poorly drained land, and recommends beds on light well drained soils. It emphasizes spacing, thicker planting for prolific varieties, and adapting to local conditions to avoid weak stalks and boll weevil damage.
Minnie Bond testified in the Gore damage case in Oklahoma City. She recounted a 1912 visit to Senator Gore in Washington and a hotel room incident with Gore and James Jacobs' party. Bond described Gore's advance and pursuit of secrecy as she resisted.
Rear Admiral W. L. Cottman, commandant of the navy yard at Puget Sound Washington, retires today upon reaching the age limit.
Rep. George Kindel plans to impeach Postmaster General Burleson over alleged incompetence and mismanagement of the parcel post system. He cites higher rates and discriminatory practices, says he has support, and may proceed by floor impeachment or a House resolution.
The Colored Relief Committee announces continued assistance to flood victims with clothing and supplies. Chairman Goosby remains consistently occupied coordinating the relief effort and distribution.
Prairie notes residents traveling for business visit relatives and attend events. Several Wellborn residents and visitors are named with towns such as Houston Galveston Bryan Millican and College Station. A smallpox update eight new cases reported. A musical comedy is announced at Wellborn High School for Friday February 20 with the program to follow. A burglary incident is reported with a shotgun and overcoat stolen and a loss of 54 dollars.
Pressley of Cooks Point Burleson County praised The Eagle for its political stance and local improvements. He plans to attend Caldwell mass meeting to choose delegates for Fort Worth and expects Burleson County to back Tom Ball.
The Texas livestock census shows 1,216,000 horses in Texas on January 1, 1914, up 35,000 from 1913. The total value of Texas horses declined to $97,280,000 while Uncle Sam valued each head at $80, down from $82 the prior year.
Bay City Texas February 14 The State filed a suit for 62000 penalties against the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico Railroad for failure to have daily inspection of train safety equipment terminals.
An old advertisement touts Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for long standing sores and pain. The copy claims it relieves pain and heals while offering the product at 2 cents, 1 dollar price points.
An advertisement for Solace Remedy Co claiming Solace cures long standing uric acid troubles and purifies the blood. It cites three German scientists, assures no opiates, and notes U S agents in Battle Creek with testimonial letters. Free boxes and literature offered, price 25c to $1.00 per box.
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