War time criticism of Republicans and war goals
The Bryan Weekly Eagle editorial denounces Republican leaders led by Theodore Roosevelt for political attacks on Wilsonian wartime preparedness. It argues the administration has achieved major gains in ten months, warns against treasonous obstruction, and urges patriotic party unity to defeat Germany.
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Germany
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Teodore Roosevelt
Middle West
Wilson
Europe
Asia
Baker
Stone
Senate
Roosevelt
Boise Penrose
Willcox
Kaiser
A Prophet In His Own Country On Brazos County View
Brazos farmers and town residents face limits of close view toward A M College honoring its broader mission. The piece urges adopting the college’s agriculture programs, soil work, improved farming practices, and marketing guidance to boost local farms and living standards. It notes distance fosters appreciation and urges practical engagement with the institution.
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Brazos County
A. and M College
Brazos
Experiment Station
Daily Eagle
Houston
Bryan
Texas
Farmers urged to attend college summer programs and combine for congress
An appeal invites county farmers and town residents to rethink independence and seek advice from the college, county agent, and other experts. It urges attending the summer school, a farmers short course, and a county congress, stressing family participation and view of the college as a turning point in agriculture.
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Farmers’ Congress
Lawler Flour Mill to Help Government
The U S Food Administration issued a notice requiring mills to reserve up to 30 percent of output for army navy and export needs. Lawler Flouring Mill, with a 60 barrel daily capacity, will be limited to 18 barrels per day for government orders, receiving priority if production is short. Bryan mill has not yet received orders and will be notified when the program begins.
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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
The Houston and Texas Central rail disaster killed 17 passengers after a brake beam from freight car No. 14 caused a switch to bend. The beam dragged for miles before failing the switch and triggering the Owl wreck near Hammond. A special inquiry board including W. E. Costello and W. R. Mann issued findings.
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Houston and
Texas Central Railroad
Hammond
Special Board of Inquiry
Board of Inquiry
W. E. Costello
W. R. Mann
G. W. White
Robertson County
BE. H. Bates
L. W. Rowe
J. G. Irby
Houston
Death notice for D. A. Skelton paid by Society members
The Friends In Need Society reports the death of D. A. Skelton and warns members must pay Joe B Reed 1.10 dollars within ten days or face suspension.
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D. A. Skelton
Joe B
Reed
Break your Cold with a few doses of 666 tf
A vintage health patent promotes 666 tf as a quick remedy to break a cold or la grippe with several doses described as effective. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and easy at home use.
Austin goes dry as prohibition wins in city vote
Austin voted dry by 102 of 4 076 ballots with 2 089 for and 1 987 against. the Fourth ward backed prohibition by 297 votes. Nearby St Elmo and other areas also rejected saloons, leaving only three wet spots in Travis County. Prohibition advocates plan further county wide contests and a legal challenge looms over earlier counts.
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Austin
University
Prohibition
Antis
St. Elmo
City of
Travis County
Pfaegerville
Dessau
Cockleburr
University of Texas
Resignation of Deputy Sheriff L E Morehead
Deputy Sheriff Leonard E. Morehead resigned and was removed from duty after tendering his resignation to Sheriff T C Nunn. Since 1914 he served under Nunn and earned praise for diligence courtesy and dependable service to the sheriff's 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 the Dallas gathering of supporters and friends of good government. He pledged that under his administration the prohibition question will be settled by the will of Texas voters and emphasized focusing on winning the war and making Texas a leading state in the world crisis.
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Austin
W. P. Hobby
Dallas
Texas
Plows Are Running in Brazos Fields
A. B. McSwain reports readiness for plowing but delays start due to fine land. J. H. Ferguson notes ground now in good condition from recent snow and rain. Jimmy Cahill says plows are running and outlook is good despite dry spells. Dr. W. F. Odom confirms good conditions as preparations begin for the new crop. Corporal Fred Wehrmann visits Port Arthur after staying in the area.
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A. B. McSwain
Rock Prairie
Eagle Reporter
City Today
J. H. Ferguson
Harvey
Jimmy Cahill
Smetana
W. F. Odom
Bryan City Approves Electric Line Beyond Limits Under New Contract
The Bryan city commission in regular adjourned session grants permission to an outside party to build a pole line beyond Bryan city limits along College avenue to the Gulf Refining company plant. Jordon T. Lawler of Bryan Power Co. signs a one dollar rental lease with the city for the use of the line after construction. The contract can be terminated after one year by either party with 30 days notice.
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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 Calls To Retain Railroads
Washington January 21 Director General McAdoo told the interstate commerce committee the government should keep control of the railroads after peace is declared and not return them to private ownership until new government corporation laws are enacted.
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Washington
Jan
McAdoo
Interstate Commerce Committee
Snow Covers North Texas Weathers Drought Areas
Snow fell generally over north Texas and parts of west Texas on January 21. Palestine and Gainesville reported eight inches, Abilene six inches, with benefits expected for drought stricken farms. Mr and Mrs B A Huggkins of Kurten visited Dallas.
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Dallas
Texas
Palestine
Gainesville
Abilene
Oklahoma A and M to Train 60,000 for War Service in France
The Agricultural and Mechanical College plans to train 2000 to 2500 mechanics and technicians from May 1 to October 1 and up to 1000 beginning February 1 to meet General Pershing's demand for technically skilled men in France. Autogenous welders and auto repair work will be emphasized as the war department provides funds and rooming. classrooms may run morning, afternoon, and night sessions to maximize equipment use. A complete report will be sent to Washington soon.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
War Board
W. K. Bizzell
C. Bolton
School of of Electrical Engineering
Washington
M. College
General Pershing
France
Bolton
War Department
A. and M. College
Biazell
Secretary of Agriculture
A and M College to Train 2500 Soldiers for Technical Work
Prof. F C Bolton says the War Department has not sent full instructions for hosting 2500 to 3000 technical trainees at A and M College this spring and summer. Some stay sixty days others four to five months. Barracks will be built for term time. Housing for officers and families may be needed. details pending.
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From
Daily Eagle
F. C. Bolton
War Department
Army
Bolton
Dodson's Liver Tone replaces dangerous calomel
Advert says calomel salivates and harms the liver while Dodson's Liver Tone is a harmless vegetable substitute. It promises quicker, safer liver relief without side effects and claims children may safely take it.
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Dodson
Visiting physicians offer free non surgical treatment at Hotel Bryan
A medical delegation from Drs. Rea Bros. will be at Hotel Bryan on Tuesday February 5 for one day only. They advertise a non surgical system claiming to treat liver stomach and bowel diseases and many other ailments with medicines serums vaccines diet and hygiene. Free treatment available except medicines and appliances with hours 10 am to 4 pm. Married women must come with husbands and children with parents.
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Hotel Bryan
United States
Rea
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Tate Capital
L. E. Morehead
Brazos Fields
Fred Wehrmann
Port Arthur
Drouth
B. A. Huggkins of
Kurten
City
A. & M. College
Rea Bros
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