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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
4
A strong plea from railroads urges public participants to heed warnings at crossings and rights of way. It cites long term fatality statistics, notes legislative gaps for trespassers, and argues safety campaigns aim to protect schoolchildren and workers while urging personal responsibility.
An unnamed writer mocks Blacksh ear as he imagines danger from a night shooting and urges friend Ed to visit, describing a tense Christmas period and the fear of a prowler. The piece likens the incident to a distant gunshot and a panic that sends Blackshear racing home in a tin Henry.
The piece notes Austria disregarding wartime submarine rules despite earlier U S concessions. It states Austrian subs are partly German crews and officers and warns of possible rupture in U S Austria relations with a gloomy forecast of broader consequences.
Some study the issue and advocate a law banning trespassing as the safest remedy. They argue it costs nothing to try and could save more lives than railroads imposing steel cars or block signals, which would bankrupt many lines if required immediately. They urge public discussion to awaken awareness of railroad trespassing dangers.
The text argues diversification brings lasting prosperity beyond single crop booms. It cites this year’s results where farmers diversified on a large scale, cotton output fell from last year, yet overall crop value reached $297,773,000, up $46,145,000 from the prior year.
The Eagle asserts diversification as a key policy and stresses its appeal to farmers and other stakeholders. It argues broader economic options reduce risk and support growth across communities.
The New York Commercial foresees a booming market for cattle horses sheep and hogs in Europe after the war. It notes depletion in Great Britain France and Italy and near vanishing in Germany and Austria Hungary, urging Southern farmers to ramp up cattle production and take advantage of lower wintering costs.
An anonymous writer extols Bryan by praising the charms of a small town. The poem contrasts our town with larger cities and wealthier places, highlighting neighbors, welcome, and the sense that small towns offer the best kind of community.
The text lists guidance for daily conduct and personal conduct notes. It advocates fairness kindness and self-reliance with phrases such as be just toward all bear malice none and fight your own battles. It ends with a daily kind act and broad mindedness in small matters.
In a Honey Grove Citizen notice a seasonal call to action asks residents to drag the roads to keep them in good condition. The poem-like message emphasizes a steady effort across all seasons with a firm, shared purpose.
A reflective exhortation urges merchants and individuals to review 1915 efforts. It calls for a careful audit of actions, successes, and failures and to resolve to apply lessons to 1916.
Bell County faced a Christmas night dry spell quickly followed by a severe sleet and blizzard. The storm pushed temperatures toward freezing as residents braced for dangerous winds and dangerous conditions.
In a forward looking note the speaker urges broader fences higher stakes and elevated plans for the coming year. They advocate repositioning boundaries and aiming for greater achievements to secure progress and resilience.
A terse campaign note urges candidates to adopt a single plank this year focusing on cutting expenses. The statement emphasizes fiscal restraint as the defining theme for all contenders.
A Dallas girl writes a newspaper letter begging her father to return home. She describes family sorrow, forgiveness, and the need for him to acknowledge his duties under family and divine law. The note calls on any man who mistreats his family to repent and reconcile.
A humorous Exchange item recalls a town reader praising a paper as the town’s booster and mainstay. The anecdote ends with the reader collapsing in bliss after paying for the issue, noting the line nature had reached its limit.
The piece argues the Democratic party is alarmed by what it calls a rapidly expanding pie counter, describing the trend as growing, widening, deepening, and broadening and urging practical concern.
A Waco Times Herald note questions if Dr. Cranfill would resign his party role if light wines are served at the White House. The card also asks a question about William Jennings.
A brief editorial note contrasts human will with divine support. It warns that the self-satisfied Pharisee risks judgment, while repentance offers hope for reform. The piece closes with a poem fragment from Lillie B. Barr cited by the Dallas News.
At a meeting led by Colonel Ousley the extension department decided to abandon circus crowd tactics at farmers meetings. They will focus on a few genuinely interested farmers to spread improved methods, hoping the small number will inspire broader adoption.
Ex Governor Thomas M. Campbell known as the sage of Palestine declares he will run for the United States Senate to succeed Charles A. Culberson. He plans to publish his platform soon and pursue the contest in the Democratic manner before the people.
Community notes recap holidays and return to work. Farmers prepare fields for a new crop. School resumes after Christmas break. Several families relocate to Wharton and Dallas, with visitors from New Orleans and Robstown. People and movements in the Harvey area through the holidays.
Acting County Superintendent E. R. Williams reports Brazos County rural schools numbered seventy with thirty four white and thirty six colored. Fifty one white teachers and thirty seven colored earned an average $57 per month. The term averaged about 6.94 months. All rural schools reopened after a two week Christmas vacation.
Mrs Rosa Schovassa and others transfer to M F Dansby a one sixth undivided interest in 122 acres of land located in the John Austin league Brazos County for $300 in consideration.
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