Brazil's War Involves Navy To Clear South Atlantic Raiders
The Bryan Weekly Eagle editorial lauds Brazil for using its navy to deter German raiders in the South Atlantic. It argues German arrogance drives the war, praises U S and Brazil alignment, and envisions a united American continent sharing trade and security. It notes Latin American cooperation ahead of a regional conference.
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Brazil
South Atlantic
Germany
Lloyd George
Don Quixote
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Spain
Americas
Panama Canal
Latin Americas
Little Republic
America
Washington
Private Enterprise as Public Benefactor for Texas Farmers
The piece praises Allen Smith a Houston area figure aiding farmers by creating reliable markets for perishables like fruits vegetables and poultry. It argues growers must organize cooperatives and rely on market leaders to ship carloads quickly, noting Smith's role in poultry eggs and future peanut and cottonseed activities as key to Bryan Brazos County's evolving agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Smith
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas
Mr. Smith
Bryan
Smith
County urged to build a market and abattoir for livestock
The author argues for a local market here to buy cattle and hogs, suggesting an abattoir like Paris Texas as a model. More hay should be grown for market, and the market should be provided. Any legitimate enterprise that develops supporting industry is a public benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Texas
Ferguson's Exemption Boards in Texas Draw Fire at Washington
Washington reports scrutiny over Texas exemption boards chosen by Governor Ferguson. Complaints alleged bias in board selections though officials say boards lack discretion and only appeal boards retain real decision power. The provost marshal general seeks reliable enforcement of laws and hints new recommendations may follow local criticism.
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Washington
Texas
Ferguson
Singing Convention Invited to Bryan
The Bryan business club entertainment committee invites the Brazos County Singing convention to Bryan for a two day meeting on July 7 and 8. About 1000 people are expected. arrangements are unfinished but the courthouse, a tent with plank seating, or a room with ice water and restrooms may be used.
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Business Club
J. C. Cloud
Brazos County
Bryan
Singers Accept the Bryan Invitation to the County Meet
Brazos County singers accept Bryan’s invitation to join the county singing convention on July 7 and 8. The letter notes economic strain, calls for ready song books, and urges chorristers to prepare special books for the Bryan gathering.
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Brazos County
Alexander
Bryan
J.C. Cloud
American aviator Hall escapes death after Paris air fight
Corporal James Norman Hall of the Lafayette flying squadron was wounded but saved from death when attacked over German lines. He was shot through the lung during a dogfight with German bi planes and seven others joined the battle. Hall managed to land near French soil, fainted, then cut fuel to avoid wreck, and was transported to Soissons hospital where he receives care.
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Paris
James Norman Hall
Lafayette
Hall
Soissons Hospital
House Recesses In Three Day Blocks Through July Ninth
The House voted to recess in three day blocks through July ninth continuing into the summer session. The move aligns chamber uptime with committee work and member schedules as leaders seek a steady work rhythm.
Brazil Reverses Neutrality Declaration in War
Rio de Janeiro reports that Brazil has revoked its decree of neutrality in the conflict between the Entente and Germany, signaling a shift in stance amid World War I developments.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Germany
No More Enlistments For Engineer Corps
A. S. Adams reports a letter from Major E. N. Johnston in Galveston stating no further enlistments are being accepted for the Engineer Enlisted Reserve Corps. Applicants will be kept on file for later consideration when recruiting resumes in August or early September. Some Bryan men had applied, and officers express appreciation for public support.
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A. S. Adams
War Department
Engineers Reserve Corps
Bryan
E. N. Johnston
Galveston
Chief of Engineers
U. S. Army
Engineer
Engineer Corps
Texas Officers Chosen for First Marine Overseas Fight in France
A group of Texas officers arms up for the first American overseas contingent with the United States Marines. Frank William Wilson and others, born in Avalon Azle Bryan Hewitt and more, have new second lieutenant commissions and are assigned to active service. They hail from Texas towns and universities and will uphold the Marines motto Always Faithful as they head to France.
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Stars and Stripes
France
Texas
United States Marines
Frank William Wilson
Avalon
John Thaddeus Walker
Azle
Durant Samuel Buchanan
Bryan
John Franklin Blanton
Hewitt
Mr. Buchanan
M. G. Buchanan
Harvey
A. J. Buchanan
Soldiers of the Sea
America
Judge Morehead Takes Over Robertson County District Court
Judge Henry Morehead now presides the Robertson Brazos district court after Judge Watson adjourned last week. To save costs for misdemeanor prisoners, the plan is to have Morehead visit weekly to hear guilty pleas and assign offenders to road work instead of extended jail terms.
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Robertson County
Robertson and
Brazos Counties
Watson
Henry Morehead
Judge Morehead
Women in Brazos canning club prize winners named
In the courthouse contest the Brazos county girls won prizes for canned goods and green vegetables. Willie Bullock, Bessie Fuller, and Agnes Conway led in canning with 65, 59, and 67 specimens respectively. Prizes include scholarships to the Farmers Short course starting July end.
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Brazos County
Canning Club
Willie Bullock
Bessie Fuller
Agnes Conway
Winnie Mathis
Vesta Pate
Bertie Risinger
Dean Kyle
Frank Holland
Farm and Ranch
A. J. Buchanan
Jessie Harris
Randolph Ray
Bryan
Buchanan
A. and M. College
Woman's Club
Dean Kyte
Texas
A and M
Ray
American Red Cross
Ile
Transport for 8000 delegates planned for state farmers institute
Austin Texas July 2 transport for about 8000 delegates to the seventh annual state farmers institute meeting set for July 25 27 will be requested soon by Fred W Davies commissioner of agriculture and president of the institute from Texas railroads. The Third court decision striking down the anti pass section as unconstitutional will not affect delegates as the supreme court has not ruled on that feature and is not expected to act before October.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
State Farmers Institute
Fred W. Davies
Institute
Railroads of Texas
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Court
Fosters Weather Bulletin Forecasts Major Storms and Dry Spells
A June 17 weather bulletin from Washington forecasts a continent spanning disturbance June 30 to July 4 with a warm wave July 2 to 6. It warns of unusually severe storms, variable rainfall affecting crops especially corn oats timothy hay and seed, and a drouth dragon off Atlantic coasts. Temperatures expected near normal with later cooldown and a hot wave around July 20.
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Fosters
Washington, D. C
Vancouver
Pacific
Crest
Rockies
Plains
Meridian
Great Lakes
Ohio Valleys
Newfoundland
Meridian 90
Atlantic
Seventy Five Enlist in Brenham Force Drill
In Brenham Texas on June 28 Lieutenant David R Nelson secured seventy five recruits in a short period most have reported for duty for the new unit.
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Brenham
Texas
David R. Nelson
Texas Front and Rear License Plate Law Delayed
The new highway commission law requiring front and rear license plates became effective yesterday but owners have not yet received plates. Licenses will be issued as fast as possible, and taxpayers who prepaid cannot be fined before plates arrive.
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Austin
Texas
Highway Commission
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