Submission of Prohibition Question Legally Examined
A Waco Tribune editor argues submission failed to attain a legal majority in the statewide vote though most ballots favored it. Senator McCollum plans to vote for submission if properly presented, citing his district’s July primary support and not the broad state result. The Tribunes' view urges careful future declarations by conventions and courts on such contests.
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A. R. McCollum
Waco Tribune
State Senate
McCollum
Tribune
Houston
The
Houston Post
the Tribune
Texas Senate
Pioneers and Progress Mentioned in Rural Pride Speech
A speech cites James Watt and steam engines, George Stephenson and locomotives, Morse and the telegraph, Bell and the telephone, Niepge and photography, Elias Howe and the sewing machine, Goodyear and rubber vulcanization, Gibbon and Bancroft for lasting achievements. It proclaims Bryan street and county road improvements, harvest hope, and renewed pride in progress.
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James Watt
George Stephenson
Samuel B. Morse
Alexander Graha Bell
John W. Niepge
Elias H
Vehicle counts by counties prompt aid appeal
The report notes that Navasota and Grimes County together have 354 automobiles while Bryan and Brazos County total around 500. The figures are cited to support a request for relief or assistance.
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Navasota
Grimes County
Bryan
Brazos County
Wall Street Rides Leak Rumor to Market Gains
Traders reacted to a leak story, driving sharp moves in markets. Analysts say the exact source of the leak remains unclear but investors seized on the information for quick profits.
Auto speed fiend faces push for harsher treatment
Editorial argues the reckless driver behind the murder case is more dangerous than a gunman and should receive no special leniency or consideration in sentencing or public discourse.
Our next hot box will be with Mexico
A terse line notes potential peace problems with Mexico and implies upcoming tensions or conflicts. The remark frames Mexico as a future hotspot and hints at diplomatic or military concerns ahead.
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Mexico
Can Wilson Do It Peace Efforts Stir Global Hope
A contemporary Austin American editorial views President Wilson as pivotal in ending World War I. It notes direct negotiations failing, predicts mediation by a neutral power led by the United States, and urges continued public prayers as diplomacy delays progress.
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Wilson
Europe
Austin American
Washington
United States
Germany
Endorsement of A and M branch plans in Texas debate
The Eagle highlights a Waco Times-Herald editorial on the proposed branch of A and M College west of the 90th meridian. It weighs a junior college under the parent with four branches versus full independent campuses and questions state funding efficiency for agriculture and mechanical studies.
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Eagle
Waco Times-Herald
A. and M. College
Bizzell
A. and M
President Pope Voices Support for Farm Loan Bank
President Pope of the Farmers' Union praises the farm loan bank as the farmer’s direct link to government aside from tax payments. The Eagle notes that roughly three in five partnerships risk Uncle Sam owning the farmer’s contributed land.
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Pope
The
Farmers’ Union
Farm Loan Bank
Uncle Sam
Eagle
Tennessee Legislature Confronts Fee System Debacle
The Tennessee Legislature weighs reform of a long standing fee system blamed for corruption. Critics say the system is scandal prone and has worn out public trust as pressure for change grows.
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Tennessee
Houston Post
Rasputin Death and Russia’s Turbulent Path in War Time
A Fort Worth Record piece profiles Gregory Rasputin as a Siberian mystic whose death remains disputed. It links his influence on Czar Nicholas II and Russian policy to the war context, discusses Russia’s society, and imagines postwar outcomes including Berlin settlement and broad civil liberty questions.
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Fort Worth
Gregory Rasputin
Rasputin
Czar
Czarina
James Keeley
Chicago Herald
Alexander III
Nicholas
Czarowitch
Japan
Examining Medical Board
Neva
Siberia
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Richelieu
Russian Empire
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Serious Road Deterioration Faces Grimes County
The Grimes County commissioners confront a grave problem maintaining costly roads already wearing down in District No 1. Vowing to protect the highways from final destruction, officials weigh possible uses of the road and bridge fund, while the court’s ability is trusted to devise a plan.
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Commissioners’ Court
Grimes County
Navasota Examiner
Call for speed limit and motorcycle cop on Bryan to College highway
The speaker urges the city or county to impose a speed limit on the Bryan to College highway and station a motorcycle officer there. The officer’s salary should be paid from fees generated by the traffic enforcement.
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Bryan
College
The Soldier and His Pistol
A Pharr Clarion editorial denounces pistols among Rio Grande Valley soldiers and civilians. It argues carrying a large pistol is dangerous, promotes homicides, and urges outlawing pistols to stop the killing.
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Rio Grande Valley
O’ryan
Pharr Clarion
George Bailey Advice for Farmers on Crops and Diet
George Bailey of the Houston Post counsels farmers planning crops to consider hardship and consumption, noting a man may need to eat three absamline days though he may not change his shirt often.
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George Bailey
The
Houston Post
Call to Slow Spending and Prevent National Collapse
The author argues the country must reduce spending to match income, warning that rapid growth and excessive costs threaten state and national finances. A call to restraint urges removing waste and preventing a slide toward bankruptcy.
Farmers in Brazos County Plan Watermelon Plots for 1917
The Eagle last summer reported how many farmers in Brazos County remember the results from small plots of ground planted in watermelons. The current task urges planning for 1917 with emphasis on careful edge cutting and efficient layout.
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Brazos County
The
Eagle
President Wilson Holds Peace Terms for Allies
A dispatch claims President Wilson possesses Germanys peace terms and that the allies may obtain them by applying. The note cautions readers to take the statement with skepticism.
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Wilson
Germany
Graffle
Enrollment surge at A and M as term nears
Open after a ten day vacation February 3 students exceed 1200 for the year and may reach 1300. Campus remained with about 150 students, many working their way through school. Y M C A facilities and entertainment options were open to stayers.
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A. and M
New Army and Navy Equipment Authorized for Defense
Lines developed by European belligerents have been authorized by the War and Navy Departments. The new equipment includes Zeppelin type airship models and rifles and howitzers mount ed on railroad trucks for coast defense or hauled by tractors over country roads.
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War
Navy Departments
Death of D M Dansby Prominent Brazos County Pioneer
Durant Motier Dansby, 75, longtime Brazos County resident and respected businessman, died at 1 15 pm after a brief illness. He served in the Civil War, endured injuries at Iuka, later farmed in Steep Hollow, and was a devout Baptist and Confederate veteran. He leaves a widow Laura Todd, three children, and two stepsons. Funeral services were held at Steep Hollow church conducted by Rev. J M Bullock and Dr. M B Weaver.
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Dansby
Durant Motier Dansby
Macon County
Alabama
Texas
Daniel M. Dansby
Steep Hollow
Brazos County
Fairfield
South Carolina
Cass County
Douglassville
Dallas
Third
Texas Cavalry
Missouri
Oak Hills
Springfield
Camp Wigfall
van Buren
Ark
Elkhorn
Mississippi
Corinth
Iuka
Mobile
Bryan
Laura Todd
Atha Todd
Marshall F.an J
Paul Dansby
BE. A. Peters
Harvey
Eliza C. Lee
S. I. Lee
Nueces
George F. Lee
Wellborn
M. B. Weaver
Tanlac Restores Health in Old Ladies Home Residents
At the Knox ville Tennessee Old Ladies Home on Rutledge Pike several elderly residents recovered from frail health after starting Tanlac. Testimonies from Mrs. Houser, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Fink, and others describe improved appetite, digestion, strength, and sleep. Mrs. Willis promotes Tanlac as a restorative tonic for the aged, with Read & Stewart in Bryan as local sellers.
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Rutledge Pike
Knoxville
Tenn
F. Willis
South
Cooper
Willis
Bryan
Read & Stewart
Komar Oprsteny Wed at St Josephs Church
Lawrence Komar and Josie Oprsteny were married this morning at St Josephs church with Rev J B Gleissner officiating. Both come from prominent Kurten families and will reside there as friends extend best wishes for a long life and happiness.
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Lawrence Komar
Josie Oprsteny
St. Joseph's Church
J. B. Gleissner
Offigiating
Kurten
Eagle
Notable Pallbearers At Local Funeral Service
A large concourse of old friends and neighbors gathered for the funeral. Pallbearers included John A. Moore Robert Armstrong J I Barron E W Crenshaw Jesse Hensarling and John Reld.
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Saterdéb
John A. Moore
Robert Armstrong
J. I. Barron
E. W. Crenshaw
Jesse Hensarling
John Reld
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Charles Goodyear
Edward Gibbon
George Bancroft
Wall Street
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Grimes
ARMY
NAVY
D. M. Dansby
Komar-Oprsteny
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