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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
4
The Eagle urges county reform through active road overseers and citizen drag duties. It cites the Benchley Wheelock road dragged after rain by Dunn and Josey as proof good roads depend on planned grading drainage and regular dragging for farmers and rural districts.
The article praises President Wilson for a bold nonwar approach to Mexico, aiming to steer the Mexican revolution toward benefits for Mexicans, while tackling tariff, currency, and trust issues. It contrasts restraint with military intervention and argues true strength lies in addressing economic and ethical questions of the era.
A gold wedding ring dated March 30 1841 is recovered by Don Lucid of Houston flood relief at the Auditorium. He suspects it came from Teague or Texline and reflects on a long marriage decades ago and a 73rd anniversary near.
The Eagle celebrates the paving of Main Street in front of its office, praising public improvement and the work of experienced engineers guiding line, grade, and contour to make the street a beauty rather than an eyesore. It lauds efficient plans and proper use of funds.
Lane says he will not join eliminators and dodge creating another party within the Democratic fold. The Waco Times-Herald urges a clear stance on prohibition, noting the Democratic party must decide its position rather than waver.
The Brenham Banner Press recalls a holiday employer banquet with a long menu from grapefruit to coffee. Toastmaster George Neu steered the crowd toward song, ending the revelry before police inquiry, per the Galveston News.
The article questions how Mexico will use its revolutionary victory as Huerta wanes. It weighs whether the revolutionists will establish a civilized government or fall to internal quarrels and dictatorship. It asks if Diaz era landlordism ends or if customs houses ignite further conflict and US intervention. John Lind is cited as a potential authority.
The Attorney General holds commissioners courts cannot use a ferret to uncover personal property escaped from taxation. It states detectives are unnecessary for tax collection but affirms the tax assessor has the duty to discover all property and place it on the tax rolls.
The speaker portrays Woodrow as a decisive statesman ready to confront trusts. He asserts clear, well defined plans that strike at the root of the trust issue and insists trusts should yield without delay, likening them to prominent enterprises that have already surrendered.
A last week press dispatch said roasting ears were served in Austin on Christmas Day from Southwest Texas with Alice as home. Citizens in frost regions might forget turkey and cranberry sauce but critics warn against buttered corn on Christmas.
A syndicate of American capitalists leases large New York warehouses and plans to import thousands of tons of beef and other meat from Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. Duty free world products may lower prices by supply and demand, helping consumers but harming farmers if wages aren’t cut in proportion. Woodrow Wilson is portrayed as a rising statesman.
The article notes President Wilson's plan to issue penitentiaries and jail terms for violators of anti trust laws, endorsing this stance once advocated by former Senator Bailey. It argues fines harm consumers as magnates can raise prices, while criminals cannot hire substitutes to bear the punishment.
A mother’s pension bill introduced in Congress by Representative Gorman of Illinois aims to place all widowed mothers with at least one child under 18 who are dependent due to death or disability on the pension roll.
The Eagle supports former President Taft and opposes Dr. Eliot on teaching English to Filipinos. It argues Filipinos are our words and cannot fully align with American customs until they share our language, asserting common speech brings closer ties.
The speaker calls for new public school buildings in Bryan to meet students needs and provide advantages. A progressive superintendent and up-to-date faculty are emphasized to place Bryan schools at the forefront of the state.
A playful note from the Navasota Examiner reads that a friend sent editor George Tucker Albert Buchanan and Henry Fuller a humorous meal metaphor. The line says the editor is fond of such track and may repeat the dose as needed, ending with good wishes amid the wary tone.
The Eagle praises street paving in front of its doors, while stoking town pride from long years of hopeful effort. The Navasota Examiner notes the swelling pride as the work comes to fruition.
In a letter to the editor Henry Hudspeth of Terrell expresses gratitude for The Eagle. He says he never wants to miss a copy and reads with pleasure about the happenings of the town, noting it as the best in the state of its class.
State Press notes the Northeast Texas Press Association will meet in McKinney on January 16 with a substantial program planned. The piece humorously comments that as McKinney is a dry town no wine or corks will flow and corn pone, turnip greens and hog jaw will be served as the substantial fare.
A humorous line contrasts desires for cheap luxury with a hard wage. The speaker notes the wish to buy a large steak sugar and clothes cheaply while rejecting low pay, stating you cannot have one without the other. The quote reflects economic sentiment about balancing consumption and labor value.
The Waco Times-Herald quips about people quitting drinking, noting even a single returning sinner brings joy in heaven and implying renewed hope from one success among many abstainers.
Colonel Bailey of the Houston Post reports a package of Walker County sausage sent by Editor and Mrs. Davis of the Huntsville Post Item was stolen halfway. He quips the incident proves the sausage is so good it tempts even honest people to steal.
The speaker urges decisive action to help farmers by establishing a Bryan creamery and cannery to create profitable side lines for local agriculture. Potential economic benefits are highlighted as critical for farmers.
A wartime commentator notes a daily expense of fifteen hundred dollars to feed the Greaser army that surrendered to U S forces. The remark underscores the perceived luxury and enjoyment of the defeated troops despite the cost.
General Castro and his Federal soldiers appear to retreat from the Ojinaga position, possibly moved by reports of American forces across the river and the prospect of a harsher engagement.
A schoolboy’s United States history answer misattributes Braddock’s death to the Revolutionary War and humorous claims three horses shot from under him plus a fourth through his clothes. The remark appears in Everybody’s Magazine as a light anecdote about mistaken history.
In Brazos County observers argue that corn can always reach roasting car stage, and if caught by breath it is after that time. The prudent tip for farmers is to construct a silo to ensure a corn crop every year.
A light anecdotal column mocks editors who use gift waste baskets for January bills and jokes about a girl in a tomato red coat tempted to have her name published in the papers.
The note suggests Dr. David F. Houston Secretary of Agriculture may resign to join the Reserve Board. A jab at qualifications implies if cold blooded reserves is a requirement he should be chairman.
Reported spring like warmth could harm the Texas peach crop as worries grow. Greaser soldiers are described as dejected yet able to eat heartily, now under U S guard.
The passage argues that home merchants shoulder taxes fund public improvements support churches and schools donate to charity and perform many beneficial actions. It urges residents to patronize local businesses to sustain these community efforts.
With wood in short supply, traders report leftovers from Christmas presents fetching strong prices. Buyers seek affordable fuel as homes prepare for cold weather.
Daily admiration rises for the discoverer of wireless telegraphy credited with making the S. O. 8 possible. The inventor is praised as a timeless benefactor whose contributions will live in public memory.
A Dimmitt correspondent questions Brazos County pests ticks and chiggers and asks if post oak wood could be objectionable during severe blizzards they face. The note blends regional nuisances with weather concerns and land use.
Belton businessman Sam Sparks announces his bid for governor. He will present his diagnosis of state ills and the needed remedies in the coming days.
The narrator guides visitors through the city highlighting advantages and enterprises. The tour ends at the public school buildings, where the mood shifts to a downturn.
The message lauds Jordan Lawler with a biblical simile about a tall arc light atop the courthouse and Bryan as a city on a hill, celebrating his rising prominence.
Before 1914 ends, local officials pledge to transform the dirt road to the A. and M. College into a first class permanent highway. The statement emphasizes immediate improvement and long term paving plans.
County officials establish a ladies rest room as a humane civic act likely to be appreciated by the general public and citizenship at large.
The speaker praises the new jail as a credit to the town and county while lamenting that the same praise cannot be given to the school buildings.
The report notes that office seekers should not expect strong enthusiasm from the boys until their crops are sold or pitched. The line suggests electoral energy will lag until agricultural concerns are addressed.
A reader asks if an item costing $2.75 is required to vote. The note emphasizes the item must be obtained to cast a ballot.
A month remains before corn planting begins and The Eagle newspaper expresses optimism for a strong planting season with broad acreage expected.
A bizarre decree requires creditors to accept repayment in bull fight tickets. The policy targets money lent to Huerta, shifting repayment into entertainment vouchers rather than cash.
The telephone trust yields to government pressure ending a bluff aimed at Central authorities. Officials secure changes, signaling a shift in policy and adherence to regulatory expectations.
The team fills the water wagon as the crowd enjoys ample supply while some attendees are not season ticket holders.
The county square brightened Saturday night as new lighting was switched on for the first time and praised for its visual appeal.
A cluster of pointed quips on courtship marriage money and social attitudes. The author critiques tramps women reform efforts and prudence with sharp witticisms about honesty aging culture and personal plans.
The city plans a new gin plant at about $10,000 and a Cotton Belt Railroad viaduct near $3,500. These improvements join other projects urged by the local Board of Trade to stimulate growth.
A vintage ad touts a product described as a remedy for colds with a laxative component. It promises to stop coughing and headaches and to work off the cold with a money back guarantee if it fails. Bottling includes a signature of V. Grove on each box.
The article recounts Robert Bruce’s dying wish to have his heart carried to Jerusalem by Sir James Douglas. It follows Douglas through battle in Spain, the heart’s burial under Melrose Abbey, and debates over the tale’s authenticity, noting sources Barbour Froissart and variations in wording.
Fort Worth based W Holt Harris chairman of the Mercantile Committee in Texas Business Men's Association asserts that friendship in business is as necessary as advertising and both are essential to success.
The piece argues that truthful advertising builds friendship and business. Merchants in this paper offer the glad hand of friendship, backed by long standing reputations and proven success in selling.
Arguments over whether much circumstantial evidence can be admitted delayed testimony in the J. Frank Norris church arson trial. The State seeks admission of the evidence while the defense argues it would not affect the case of who burned the church. Proceedings continued this afternoon in Fort Worth Texas.
The piece argues the United States cannot half‑step on Mexican refugee intake. Texans bear burdens from raids and devastation while thousands seek U S protection, requiring Congress to fund War Department relief or abandon shelter policies.
Washington reports Texas now has fifteen commercial organizations in Marshall and Tyler represented in the National Chamber of Commerce. The National Chamber totals four hundred eighty eight members, with all states and territories except New Mexico represented. The second annual meeting runs February 11 to 13 in Washington, featuring Sherman anti trust law discussions and a Lincoln birthday banquet. Secretary Wilson will speak February 11 on labor's relation to industries and commerce.
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