A and M College Notes of Interest by Raymond Robins
Evangelist Raymond Robins launches a five day college campaign at A and M College starting January 15. He speaks on civic leadership social order industrial conflict and mastery and power. The report also covers cot ton seed meal fiber standards and impending winter weather impacts on transportation.
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Raymond Robins
Y. M. GC
A. and M. College
Robins
Alaska
New York
Weather Bulletin Forecasts Severe Storms Across Nation
The January 3 1915 bulletin warns of disturbances Jan 3 to 7 with warm and cool waves, heavy rains in the middle Southwest and Texas, and a dangerous storm off northern coasts. It predicts a later Pacific coast system around Jan 7 8 and a severe storm across the Rockies to the Atlantic by mid January with a great temperature drop.
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W. T. Foster
Washington
Rockies
Middle Southwest
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Meridian 90
United States
Pacific
Pacific Slope
Atlantic
Acquiring a Farm Shows Young Swedish Immigrant’s Rise
A Swedish immigrant in Washington County Minnesota, starting with no capital, becomes a 160 acre farmer valued at about $10 100 after buying land and equipment. He saved while serving nine years as a farm hand, bought a 120 acre farm for 5000, then added 40 more acres, and earned 1250 from his own labor in 1914. His success stems from health, frugality, industry, and practical farming knowledge learned from established farmers.
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Washington
Minnesota
James Blank
Blank
Sweden
Schools Reopen After Christmas Break In Bryan
The Agricultural and Mechanical College and Bryan schools reopen after a two week Christmas vacation. Many students have not yet returned so Villa Maria and Allen Academy suspend classes until tomorrow. City schools Bryan Baptist Academy and A M College start on schedule.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
Bryan
Villa Maria
Allen Academy
Bryan Baptist Academy
A. and M. College
Filled Baptist Pulpit by Professor Firth at First Church
Professor Firth of Allen Academy filled the First Baptist Church pulpit in the evening service. A large congregation heard a plain forceful sermon on the temptations of Jesus, illustrating persistence of temptation and the need to imitate Christ by resisting the devil. The discourse was edifying and helpful.
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Firth
Allen Academy
First Baptist Church
God
Jesus
Satan
Ford Peace Party Flies Through Germany to The Hague
The German government grants the Ford peace party permission to travel across Germany by special nonstop train to The Hague. Doors sealed to avoid mine danger in the North Sea. Strict travel conditions will apply.
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Germany
The
Hague
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Ford Peace Party
North Sea
Postoffice Receipts Rise in December 1915
Bryan postoffice receipts show growth with December 1915 totaling 1631.14 dollars compared to December 1914 at 1467.22 dollars. The figures indicate an increase in mail activity and revenue year over year.
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Bryan
A World Tour Lecture At Local Church Aims To Enlighten
At the Christian Church Rev. J. C. Welch hosted a one hour plus talk on foreign customs and missionary work. He displayed curios from various nations and showed slides from Japan India the Philippines China Africa and Thibet detailing population faith reach and the church’s efforts abroad.
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Christian Church
J. C. Welch
Japan
India
Philippine Islands
China
Thibet
Africa
United States
Wedding of Lynn Sample and Helen Kelly in Brazos County
A holiday wedding unites Lynn Sample and Helen Kelly from Brazos County. The ceremony took place Saturday at 3 PM at Rev. J. M. Bullock’s home with officiation by the pastor. The couple, from prominent local families, will reside in Cottonwood after honeymoon plans.
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Lynn Sample
Helen Kelly
J. M. Bullock
Bullock
Brazos County
Retiring Manager Honored at Eagle Printing Banquet
On a Saturday evening the Eagle Printing Company employees held a banquet for retiring manager M. E. Wallace at the New York cafe. The event was well planned and considered one of the season’s most pleasant social affairs in Bryan. Participants met at the company office before proceeding to the venue.
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Eagle Printing Company
M. E. Wallace
New York
Bryan
Wallace Honored With Knights Charm at Company Banquet
A business banquet at a cafe featured A. J. Buchanan presenting M. E. Wallace with a Knights of Pythias charm to honor his high esteem. Wallace reviewed Bryan’s printing history and thanked guests M. E. Wallace A. D. Graham Coleman Hardy J. F. Looney M. D. Hall Luther Johnson Alvin Jackson O. E. Minkert George E. Sorrell and A. J. Buchanan. The menu impressed guests with refined culinary art.
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Wallace
Knights of Pythias
A. J. Buchanan
Bryan
M. E. Wallace
A. D. Graham
Coleman Hardy
J. F. Looney
M. D. Hall
Luther Johnson
Alvin Jackson
O. E. Minkert
George E. Sorrell
HostetterCafe Opens Next Door to Brandon Lawrence Shop
The Hostetter Cafe opens with Mr Hostetter and wife at the counter offering short orders and lunches. Chef Tom Williams, a Bryan cook, supplies pastries while patrons enjoy good coffee with whipped cream and music from a large Victrola at the rear.
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Hostetter
Brandon & Lawrence
Mr. Hostetter
Tom Williams
Bryan
Carrington Buys Partner in Bank Barber Shop
J. E. Carrington has purchased Mr. Lee’s share of the Bank Barber Shop and will run the business. Mr. Lee remains in the shop and will oversee his chair as before and asks patrons to continue visiting.
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J. E. Carrington
P. Lee
Bank
Mr. Lee
Plea of Guilty in Local Justice Court
Sim Adams, colored, pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace McGee to disturbing the peace and was fined $1 plus costs. Thirty five gaming cases were postponed until next Tuesday January 11.
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Justice Court
Justice of the Peace McGee
Sim Adams
Peverley Dillard Wedding at Hearne Home
Miss Irene Dillard and Mr. Harry Peverley were married December 27 in a ceremony conducted by Dr. M. E. Weaver at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Weaver. The bride, from Hearne, wore a brown traveling suit with fur trim. After visiting Houston and Galveston, the couple will reside with the groom’s parents.
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M. E. Weaver
Irene Dillard
Hearne
Harry Peverley
C. L. Dillard
Bryan
J. A. Myers
Houston
Galveston
Bids 700 High On A M Building Plans Revised
At the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Austin Texas the building committee reached an adjustment on bids for a $50,000 hospital and a $10,000 model barn after all bids except one exceeded the appropriation. Plans will be approved by the fire insurance commission and the state inspector of masonry. Members include A B Davidson Ouéro W B Brihan Bell County and H Kubena Fayetteville.
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Austin
Tex
Board of Managers of
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Fire Insurance Commission
State Inspector of Masonry
A. B. Davidson
Ouéro
W. B. Brihan
Bell County
H. Kubena
Fayetteville
Trustees Deny Brooks Resignation at Baylor
At a special Baylor University trustees meeting in Waco Texas on January 3 a resolution granted Dr S P Brooks a leave of absence to September 1 1916 and refused his resignation noting he can render valuable service while pursuing his U S Senate candidacy.
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Waco
Tex
Board of Trustees
Baylor University
S. P. Brooks
Brooks
United States
Five Confederate Home Inmates Die Amid Flu Outbreak
Austin report states five Confederate Home inmates died in three days largely due to la grippe. Deceased are Thomas J. Calhoun 79 from Dallas W H Maddox 72 from Melissa Isaac N George 84 Levi Bankston 78 of Austin and John T Hodges 70 of Lee County.
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Austin
Tex
Confederate Home
Thomas J. Calhoun
Dallas
W. H. Maddox
Melissa
Isaac N. George
Levi Bankston
John T. Hodges
Lee County
Meeting of Commercial Club Tackles 1916 Plans
A 4 PM meeting of Commercial Club directors and invited members reviewed 1916 operation plans. Clarence Ousley warned that increasing 1916 cotton acreage would lower prices, urging farmers to keep within 1915 acreage. C C French discussed baby beef pig clubs and home pork production. Prof H M Elliott outlined peanut oil and meal potential to keep cotton acreage safe.
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Clarence Ousley
South
Mr. Ousley
Ousley
Owsley
C. C. French
Extension Department
A. and M. College
French
Fort Worth Stock Yards Company
Texas
H. M. Elliott
Peanuts Seen as Viable Crop in Brazos County
A Brazos County meeting explored peanut oil as a superior alternative to cotton seed oil with oil prices about 6 to 16 cents higher per gallon. Officials outline a January 15 farmers gathering at the courthouse where J Webb Howell of Bryan Cotton Oil Co will discuss commercial peanut crushing readiness. Secretary H L McKnight notes plans to host attending farmers with mayor L L McInnis authorizing details.
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Elliott
Brazos County
Court House
Ousley
J. Webb Howell
Bryan Cotton Oil Company
L. L. McInnis
H. L. McKnight
Rural School Tax Proposal Defeated in Smetana Election
In rural school district No 17 at Smetana a special 25 cent tax was voted down 53 to 25. The tax remains. In Knob Prairie district a proposed special tax up to 50 percent on the $100 passed 9 to 0.
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Smetana
Knob Prairie
Bowling Alley Leased To Marion Brockman In Bryan
Marion Brockman has leased the Bryan bowling alley from Tom Hanus and Fred Kohler and will continue operations. He plans to hire an expert to overhaul the lanes and purchase new balls and material to modernize the facility.
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Marion Brockman
Bryan
Tom Hanus
Fred Kohler
Brockman
Brooks stays in race for U S Senate seat
Former Texas governor Thomas M. Campbell announced a bid to succeed Charles Culberson, but Baylor University president Samuel Palmer Brooks said he would remain in the race for keeps until the votes are counted.
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Waco
Tex
Thomas M. Campbell
United States Senate
Charles A. Culberson
Samuel Palmer Brooks
Baylor University
Resigned Alderman R E Cole Returns to Fort Worth
R E Cole returns to Fort Worth after Christmas visit and ships household goods to the city. He has tendered a written resignation as alderman to Mayor Harris and the board, effective immediately. The council will consider the resignation at the next meeting on January 14.
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R. E. Cole
Fort Worth
Mr. Cole
Harris
Board of Aldermen
Bohemian and Italian Citizens Embrace Education Tax
A letter from Bryan Texas dated December 31 1915 notes that School District No 23 consisting of Italians voted unanimously for a school tax while District No 17 with Bohemians and Italians approved the tax by 53 to 25. The author praises integration through education and wishes New Year greetings to Bohemian and Italian residents.
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America
E. R. Williams
Bryan, Tex
Marriage Licenses for Three Local Couples
Guiseppe St Mauro and Miss Guisep a Saccolle, Frank Prewett and Alberta Turner obtained marriage licenses.
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Guiseppe
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Wixon
Henry Sample
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Spread of Grippe
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E. J. Fountain
L. L. Miinnis
J. T. Maloney
R. 8. Webb Sr
A. M. Waldrop
J. D. Martin
W. C. Davis
John C. Vick
Eugene Edge
Joe B. Reed
W. C. Lawson
B. Kaczer
J. H. Allen
M. H. Elliott
G. M. Garren
A. W. Buchanan
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W. S. Wilson Jr
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