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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
4
The Houston Post urges taxpayers to grasp the growing burden of government spending. It warns of a looming treasury deficit, rising state and city needs, and a vast, bureaucratic system that demands more revenue and expands paternalistic governance.
Dun's Review notes 1916 saw two thirds as many failures as 1915 with liabilities dropping from 2100 million to 196 million. The failure rate matches 1913 levels and is lower than in the two intervening years, marking a historic low since 1911.
The article notes a broad push from government, colleges, and clubs to aid farmers and highlights Texas efforts in potato curing plants. It cites a 1916 breakthrough turning 40 to 60 cent crops into 1.25 dollar earnings per bushel, with curing costs at about 1.21 and significant net gains. It urges farmers to adopt the new plants to preserve crops and boost local economies.
A Philadelphia couple, Mr and Mrs Charles Bodine, celebrate 64 years of marriage claiming they have never quarrelled or exchanged a cross word. The wife credits humor and praise, while the husband praises his wife and mutual listening. They say ongoing courtship and selflessness sustain happiness. Most unhappiness stems from selfishness.
An Esterville Democrat exchange questions gender double standards about public behavior. It compares a man with unusual dress and props to a woman whosmokes and swears in public, noting men face arrest while women escape.
The Public describes Houston Texas adopting a preferential method for city elections. Voters rank candidates by first second and third choices with columns on the ballot. The system aims to ensure the candidate most satisfactory to the majority is elected.
Bryan Eagle urges shaking hands with county and city officials and taxpayers whose joint effort built improved roads. Houston Post notes many Texans have never seen good roads and may not until they move, while criticizing mossbacks blocking progress.
The writer condemns hecklers outside the White House for harassing the President and hindering deliberations. They call the protestors a large display of idiocy and urge protection for the President, noting arrests require disturbance creation.
A Tar Heel editor laments the disappearance of the old-fashioned red flannel petticoat once used to signal dangers on railroads. The piece recalls a legendary heroine who waved the garment to prevent wrecks and washouts, now vanished into memory.
The American Mexican border commission dissolved after months of talks. Reports suggest failure from one view and success from another, as Mexico would regard withdrawal of U S troops as victory. Observers note Mexican officials reportedly felt pleased with the withdrawal outcome.
If the House concurs in the Senate resolution making the District of Columbia dry, the capital stock of the interurban between Washington and Baltimore will be a good investment.
Lawson claims a wide leak conspiracy involving a cabinet officer senators congressmen the German ambassador bankers Wall Street gamblers and many intermediaries. His general charges lack credibility as he names many alike and no specific evidence is offered.
The old-time girl who bought gaiters at $2.50 now has a daughter who needs seven pairs of shoes each season at $12. The mother often still wears gaiters to meet this, a sign of selfishness among some girls who want all the family income. Not all girls are that way, and praise is due to those who honor their families.
The Funston Baptist dispute has drawn in President Wilson. The president’s position is described as a heavy load, with obligations and pressures from the issue affecting his administration.
The Austin American notes Bryan will receive free mail delivery starting this week as a sign of growth. The town continues sidewalk repairs and house numbering, reflecting prosperity and expansion.
A columnist argues lawmakers should go to Austin ready to vote on measures rather than carry pockets stuffed with unnecessary and senseless bills.
The Eagle notes that improved roads require ongoing upkeep and highlights sodding the roadside edges as a key measure to prevent erosion and washouts.
In 1915 W N Zivley reported on relocating The King’s Highway from Sabine to the Rio Grande. The route first opened as a pack mule trail in 1714, crossing San Augustine Nacogdoches Alto Crockett Bastrop San Antonio and the Alamo area before tracing rivers and towns like the Angelina Neches Trinity Navasota Brazos Colorado and Guadalupe as it nears New Braunfels and San Antonio.
The article traces crossing points along the Medina, Atascosa, Rio Frio, Nueces, and Rio Grande as listed in Moris diary. It highlights existing crossings near Kerr ford, Hinds San Maquis creek, Lawdon ford, Cotulla, and Nueces, with Paso de Francia praised as the best natural crossing. It notes Zivley’s claim the King’s Highway is the state’s natural route and urges full opening of the road.
A Mississippi bank advertises 1000 Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rocks to clubs, illustrating banks expanding into farmer diversification. The piece argues safe farming widens markets and banks nationwide back poultry, cattle, and hogs to reduce reliance on cotton and boost prosperity.
John K. Parker as administrator will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in February 1917 in Bryan Brazos County Texas the deceased Lewis Lucas estate land described as 100 acres with exceptions to fund a vendor lien of 872 dollars plus other debts terms cash. The land is part of the John H. Jones tract described in deed records Volume 2 Page 72 Brazos County Texas and is located on a league line with defined boundaries.
The Houston Post highlights two Baltimore banks with deposits of 35.9 million and 9.2 million, surplus and guarantee funds totaling 3.1 million, and 53 870 and 20 725 accounts respectively. It argues that Texas with five million people saves less than five million dollars in total, urging sav ings accounts to promote thrift.
Nashville centenarian Frank B. Kendrick recounts his Civil War service with Basil Duke's Kentucky Troops and credits Tanlac with reviving his health after years of rheumatism weakness. He says two weeks of the medicine lifted him, and nine bottles have added thirteen pounds and renewed appetite and energy. Tanlac is sold in Bryan by Read & Stewart.
Miss Cecile Mistrot and Frank D Garrett were married at Church of the Ascension Waco with Father Kelly officiating a nuptial mass followed by a luncheon at the Raleigh. The bride, given by her brother Felix Mistrot Jr., wears family ties to Bryan and Dallas where the couple will reside after a New York trip.
Handsome combination bookcase writing desk and folding bed offered by Mrs. Mattie Webb of Bryan Texas. Includes description of a liver stimulant product Reine priced at 50c and sold by dealers.
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