Wartime politics and Republican critics under fire
The Bryan Weekly Eagle editorial attacks Republican leaders led by Theodore Roosevelt for attacking Wilson's war effort. It labels such opposition as treasonous and urges patriotic Republicans to abandon unpatriotic leaders while praising the administration's wartime preparations and the president's handling of the conflict.
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Germany
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Middle West
Wilson
Priory
Europe
Asia
Baker
Senator Stone
Senate
Roosevelt
Boise Penrose
Wilcox
Kaiser
A Prophet In His Own Country Brings Brazos County Insight
The piece argues Brazos county farmers must adopt a broader view of the A. and M. College work. It urges residents to visit the college, apply its lessons to local farming, and support better soil, seed, and farming methods for higher yields and profits.
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Brazos County
M College
Brazos
Experiment Station
Daily Eagle
Houston
Bryan
Texas
Farmers and town folk urged to attend county summer school
The speaker urges farmers to seek advice beyond their bankers and to attend the college summer school and the farmers congress. He says rural and town residents should plan to visit the college, bring families, and spread knowledge to improve agriculture and farm life.
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Farmers’ Congress
Lawler Flour Mill to Help Government in War Effort
The U S Food Administration instructed mills to supply up to 30 percent of output for army navy and export needs. Lawler Flouring Mill, producing 60 barrels daily, will provide 18 barrels daily under government orders with priority over full capacity. Bryan mill has not received orders yet.
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Daily Eagle
United States Food Administration
Army
Navy
United States
Food Administration
Eagle
Jordon T. Lawler
Lawler
Bryan
Fallen brake beam caused Owl wreck on Houston line
The special board's findings attribute the Monday morning crash near Hammond to a brake beam from freight car Extra No. 817 that bent the switch rod. The beam supposedly dragged, bent the switch, and released steam into chair car No. 655 the Owl, killing 17 passengers. The inquiry listed officers Costello Mann White Bates Rowe Irby on the board.
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Houston and
Texas Central Railroad
Hammond
Special Board of Inquiry
Board of Inquiry
W. B. Costello
W. R. Mann
G. V. White
Robertson County
EB. H. Bates
L. W. Rowe
J. G. Irby
Houston
Death of D A Skelton prompts Society dues notice
Members of the Friends in Need Society face suspension within days unless they pay Joe B Reed a 1.10 dollar dues by the deadline. The notice identifies Joe B Reed as the collector and lists the amount due.
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D. A. Skelton
Joe B. Reed
Break your Cold or LaGrippe with 666 tf
A cheeky health quip touts a fictional remedy named 666 tf promising fast relief from cold or flu symptoms. The short line plays on superstition and novelty medicine language from vintage ad chatter.
Austin goes dry as city votes Prohibition by 102
Austin voters approved Prohibition by 102 in a total of 4,076 ballots. The Fourth Ward backed the Prohibition majority with 297 votes. Pro and anti campaigns seek possible contest while surrounding areas also vote to end saloons.
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Austin
University
Prohibition
Antis
St. Elmo
Travis County
Pfaegerville
Dessau
Cockleburr
University of Texas
Deputy Sheriff L. E. Morehead Resigns
Deputy Sheriff Leonard E. Morehead tendered his resignation to Sheriff T. C. Nunn and it was accepted. He served most of Sheriff Nunn's tenure since 1914 and was noted as a careful, diligent, courteous officer who never slept on the job and earned many friends among those who dealt with the department.
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Leonard E. Morehead
T. C. Nunn
Morehead
Mr. Nunn
Sheriff's Department
Hobby Appreciates Action at Dallas
Governor W P Hobby praised a Dallas gathering of supporters as proof of broad backing for his anti prohibition stance and promised a vote on prohibition per Texas voters will. He emphasized winning the war and making Texas a helpful state in the global crisis.
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Dallas
Austin
W. P. Hobby
Texas
Plows Are Running in Brazos Fields
Local farmers report mixed start conditions with some delaying plowing as they prepare for the new crop. McSwain notes readiness but no plowing yet. Ferguson finds ground softened by recent snow and rain. Cahill says plows are running and outlook is good. Odom confirms favorable country conditions and readiness for work.
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J. H. Ferguson
Harvey
Jimmy Cahill
Smetana
W. F. Odom
Bryan City Extends Electric Line Beyond Limits
The Bryan City Commission approved extending an electric line beyond city limits to connect with the local current. Jordon T. Lawler of Bryan Power Co proposed building a pole line along College avenue to Gulf Refining Co and leasing it to the city for one year at one dollar. The city granted permission with reservations including city control, rental terms, and potential termination after one year.
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City Commission
Council Chamber
Bryan and
Texas Bakery
Bryan
Jordon T. Lawler
Bryan Power Company
College Avenue
Williamson
City of
Gulf Refining Company Oil House
Texas
Bryan Power CO
Gulf Refining Company
Lawler
Jordan T. Lawler
Director General McAdoo Urges Extended Railroad Control
Washington January 21 Director General McAdoo told the interstate commerce committee that the government should retain operation of the railroads for some time after peace and delay private return until new corporation laws are enacted.
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Washington
McAdoo
Interstate Commerce Committee
Snow On Drouth Regions Of Texas
Snow fell generally over north Texas with several west Texas areas reporting snow. Palestine and Gainesville logged eight inches, Abilene six inches. Visitors Mr and Mrs B A Huggkins of Kurten were in Dallas.
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Drouth
Texas
Dallas
Palestine
Gainesville
Abilene
B. A. Huggkins of
Kurten
City
A and M College to Train 60,000 Men for War Work in France
The Agricultural and Mechanical College plans to recruit 2000 to 2500 men for mechanics and technicians from May 1 to October 1 and up to 1000 from February 1 if needed. Autogenous welders and auto repair work are emphasized as essential for repurposing German guns. The War Department will fund housing and aims to train about 60,000 men by October 1, with classes possibly run morning to night to maximize equipment use.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
War Board
W. K. Bizzell
I. C. Bolton
School of of Electrical Engineering
Washington
M. College
General Pershing
France
Bolton
War Department
Biazell
Secretary of Agriculture
Technical Forge Plans at A and MW College
Professor F C Bolton, representing the war department, awaits instructions on housing and training for 2500 to 3000 men to be instructed at the college this spring through fall. Some stay sixty days, others four to five months, with wooden barracks for term time and dormitories in summer. Families of officers may seek town housing once details arrive.
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Dally Hagle
F. C. Bolton
War Department
Bolton
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safer Liver Health
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel damages the liver, causes cramping and sickness, and warns against salivation. The ad urges readers to visit a druggist for a bottle at a few cents and promises quick relief without side effects.
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Dodson
Return Visit Doctors Rea Bros at Hotel Bryan
Visit by Drs Rea and Bros to Bryan on Tuesday February 5 for one day only. They advertise an non surgical treatment system for liver stomach and bowel diseases and many other conditions using medicines serums vaccines diet and hygiene. They claim to avoid dangerous operations and reduce costs while treating diseases from dyspepsia to heart and nervous disorders.
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Bryan
Unite States
Rea
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Rock Prairie
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Port Arthur
A. & MW. College
Rea Bros
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