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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
2
An essay contrasts modern life’s busyness with the need for rest and inner renewal. It cites Bishop Hall and The Outlook on a era of overwork, then shifts to a National wealth analysis noting real estate value, urban and farm land gains, and per-capita wealth distribution, highlighting New York City’s dominance.
A 1912 census pegs national wealth at 187 billion dollars, up from 107 billion in 1904. The eight year rise implies about 80 billion dollars added, roughly ten billion annually, far above the 1890s growth rate. The piece notes production and consumption drive this expansion.
Belgrade's residents endure severe shortages as only about a quarter of inhabitants remain. Food is scarce and meals are cooked once daily and eaten standing. Government aid covers six cents daily for women and two cents per child. War bombardments leave cities and buildings in ruins across Semlin.
A negro dwelling on the W. H. Benbow place near Harris school house was destroyed by fire about 3 o'clock Thursday morning. Officers and Mr. Benbow suspect arson and Sheriff Nunn is investigating. The loss amount is notLearned by The Eagle.
The City Council met in special session with Mayor Harris and aldermen present. The International & Great Northern Railway Company won a franchise to add a second spur alongside its depot spur, requiring only partial platform removal. Salaries for City Secretary and City Marshal were raised from 50 to 75 dollars monthly, effective July 1. An engineer reported on a Houston trip and water system inspection. no action taken on water issues, but up to ten water meters may be purchased per month. The council adjourned.
Washington report lists A G Neeley named postmaster at Wellborn, succeeding T H Royder who resigned. Neeley assumes duties as the town’s postal head under new appointment details from the federal change list.
William H. Sprouse was hanged in St. Louis for the murder of his wife. He claimed innocence as six children who testified against him watched. He reportedly ate soap and attempted suicide with a sharpened spring before the execution.
The Missouri Ohio and Wisconsin, large United States battleships, pass through the canal for the first time carrying cadets to the exposition. The three ships maneuver as they traverse the canal on the voyage.
Police uncovered a large quantity of what appeared to be Minnesota State bonds and counterfeit currency totaling about a quarter of a million dollars. The discovery followed a disruption caused by the occupants opposing rent payment in a West Side rooming house.
Complete returns from Falls County indicate the wets carried the local option vote yesterday with a 480 majority. Marlin, Texas, July 16.
The Bryan business leader M. E. Wallace of The Eagle Printing Company spoke to the Dallas Daily Times-Herald about Bryan as an educational center and a growing community. He cited street paving, electric trolley conversion, ample water, a $400,000 bond issue for 80 miles of roads, and optimism for the Sackett resolution separating A&M College from the University. He urged turnout for the amendment and anticipated growing rail service from the Southern Traction Co.
Mrs. J. J. Lefebure former Brazos County resident died suddenly at her Galveston home on Wednesday afternoon. Funeral arrangements pending details.
Mr and Mrs J H Gregg Sr and Mr and Mrs T C Easley hosted friends from Bryan Caldwell and the local community at the Gregg plantation near Pitts Bridge yesterday. The barbecue dinner featured barbecued meat and other edibles and was enjoyed by all attendees.
A telegram reports American aviator William A. Mattery, serving with Villa troops, fell five thousand feet to his death today in Chicago.
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