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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1916

Page

7

Helpful hints for farmers offer better prices on eggs

Extension service at Texas A M College recommends plan guides for marketing eggs at higher prices for farmers selling two or more crates weekly. Tips cover careful production to earn a premium, plus instructions on caring for and selling eggs, with a request to write Clarence Ousley at College Station for details.

A. & M. College College Station Texas Extension Service Hh. & M. College Clarence Ousley S& Proper Vyexas

Wesley Bible Class Hears Able Speaker on Self Understanding

Walton Poteet of A M College spoke to the Wesley Bible Class at First Methodist Church on Self Understanding. He warned that sin is often hidden in thoughts and urged daily guard over thoughts. The meeting drew many members, six new enrollment bringing the roll near 100. July and August will feature a different speaker each Sunday.

Walton Poteet A. & M. College Wesley Bible First Methodist Church

Sunday School Officers Elected at Free Baptist Church

The semi annual election at the Free Baptist Church named L. M. Gandy as superintendent and C. V. Wheeler as assistant. Erma Edge and Nettie Carson were recording secretaries with A I Cloud as corresponding secretary. Mrs. Mattie Holmes was treasurer and Lena Wooten, Ruby Wheeler librarians. Sunshine Cole was chosen organist.

The Free Baptist Church L. M. Gandy C. V. Wheeler Erma Edge Nettie Carson al Cloud Mattie Holmes Lena Wooten Ruby Wheeler Sunshine Cole

Gas Pipe Murder Strikes Dallas for Third Time

W T Grafton a Dallas carpenter died after being struck with a short gas pipe last night. He succumbed to head injuries and police have no clue to the assailant. This marks the third gas pipe homicide in seven months with no arrests.

W. T. Grafton Dallas Associated Press Texas Grafton

P T and French Gain Ground South of Somme

Paris reports the French offensive south of the Somme with British co operation making complete progress. Harbecourt village falls as French lines seize German positions andcapture heavy artillery and prisoners. German losses total thirty nine battalions involved with thirty one sustaining heavy losses. On the Meuse front at Verdun the German capture of Damloup Redoubt is reversed.

Associated Press Paris Somme War Office Harbecourt Ealt Meuse Verdun Damloup

British Push Forward on Front Across Ancre River

British forces report intense fighting along the front. North of Fricourt they gain higher ground and press the line. Over four thousand German prisoners have been taken in the south. British troops advance further east of the Ancre River.

Fricourt Ancre River

German Forces Withdraw Division South of Somme

Berlin reports no advantage for the Allies north of the Somme as French and British advances continue. South of the river German forces pulled a division to their second line positions.

Berlin Somme

German garrison at Laboiselle Surrenders

London reports the surrender of the remaining German garrison at Laboiselle as officially announced.

Associated Press London Laboiselle

World's Richest Woman Hettie Green Dies at Home

Mrs. Hettie Green said to be the wealthiest woman in the world died in New York this morning after a short pneumonia illness. She held valuable Texas assets including the Texas Midland Railroad.

Hettie Green New York Associated Press

Marines report battle near Santiago July 1

Washington July 3 report to the navy department by Admiral Caperton states that during an engagement near Santiago Santo Domingo on July 1 marines fought revolutionist bands. Private Mills was killed and three marines wounded.

Washington Santiago Santo Domingo Mills Navy Department Capterton

Bonaparte Question Faces Judge Exchange

A courtroom exchange on hypothetical command prompts Maybelle and Sapley to debate leadership. The judge remarks that neither speaker can confidently imagine their own actions.

Prof Chastain Speaks at First Baptist Church on True Manhood

Prof C F Chastain of A M College stepped in for detained Col Clarence Ousley at First Baptist Church Sunday evening. He delivered a sermon on True Manhood emphasizing honesty thrift sympathy brotherly love and the Christian religion in a praise filled address.

Washington D. C Clarence Ousley First Baptist Church C. F. Chastain A. & M. College Chastain Weaver Ousley The Eagle

Bank Examiners Hold Quarterly Conference in Austin

The regular quarterly conference of state bank examiners is held in Austin with Commissioner John S Patterson. Assignment of examiners to eighteen districts will follow the meeting.

John S. Patterson Associated Press Austin Texas Insurance and Banking

Houston Girl Fatal Jump At Federal Building

Miss Jennie Richardson of Houston Texas leapt from the fifth floor to the rotunda of the federal building in Chicago this morning. Report says a disappointed love affair prompted the act.

Jennie Richardson Chicago Associated Press Houston Texas Federal Building

Cafe changes ownership on Main Street

Announcement this morning that J. H. Burden and Clarence Vick bought the Hostetter Cafe on Main Street. Burden said plans for future management are not finalized but a modern cream parlor will be a feature. Hostetter accepted a position with Hotel Bryan as steward.

J. H. Burden Clarence Vick Hostetter Cafe Main Street

Finger Severely Cut Halts Barron Fishing Trip

Mr J W Barron severed a large portion of his left fore finger while cutting cane with a pocket knife. The injury forced him to cancel a fishing trip planned for tomorrow and delay plans until a later date.

J. W. Barron Mr. Barron

Changed Farmers Congress Dates

The Texas Farmers Congress plans to hold meetings the same week as the farmers short course in College Station. The event aims to combine education and entertainment in a chautauqua style, with camping grounds prepared and low railroad rates of 1 cent per mile. Tickets go on sale July 22, 23, 25 and 26, with a final return deadline August 1. The organizers invite farmers from across the state to attend by automobile or wagon, estimating about 5000 visitors.

RE. J. Kyle Farmers’ Meetings Texas Farmers Congress Farmers Congress College Station Congress Chautauqua

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M. College Extension Department Wesley Bible Class Mr. Walton Poteet A. & M. Extension Department Maybelle Bonaparte France Sapley Baptist Church CAFE Hopserica Kong Anheuser-Busch St.louis Bryan, Texas the Agricultural and Mechanical College E. J. Kyle W. H. Lawrence Commerce Building Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
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