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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1914

Page

7

Visit of Miss Ozella Pugh Celebrated With Card Party

The Baltimore Sun reports Ardmore Okla guest Ozella Pugh visiting her aunt Mrs J W Doremus enjoyed a delightful five hundred card party hosted by the Bachelor Girls. Six tables played with pretty water colored score tallies and beads as a souvenir gift. A salad course ended the pleasant morning reception.

Ozella Pugh Ardmore Okla J. W. Doremus Miss Pugh Niagara Palls

Picnic for Miss Wilkins at Old Fish Pond

A Tuesday picnic at the Old Fish Pond honored Miss Bonnie Wilkins of Blanket. Chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bell and Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Hearn, the event featured a modern car ride and a plentiful lunch for a group including Mabel Zimmerman and many others.

Claude Bell W. O. Hearn Old Fish Pond Bonnie Wilkins Blanket Bell Mabel Zimmerman Bessie Buchanan Erin Blatherwick Willa McCullough Blanch Buchanan Evelyn Sanders Lois Reynolds Sadie Elliott Lizzie Wilcox Roy Nunn Clarence Seale Tom Smith Will Lyon Nelson Dulaney

Caution Urged Over Texas Creamery Promoters

Dairyman J Lynn Thomas of the US Department of Agriculture warns Texans about fake creamery promoters. He notes several failed ventures after heavy stock sales and overestimated cow supplies, urging communities to seek A&M College guidance before investing.

Texas J. Lynn Thomas United States Department of Agriculture A. & M. College Thomas United States Department

Creamery plant idle after costly build across Texas towns

An expert warns several regional creamery plants costing about seven thousand dollars each have never stored a single can of cream. Four years idle, some have sold for around 30 percent of cost or leased to creamery operators, prompting communities to seek guidance from Texas A&M dairy husbandry officials for proper planning and construction.

Texas A. & M. College of Texas College Station Department of Agriculture Thomas

By-Play Bits From Cincinnati Cartoon Scene

Luke McLuke reports in Cincinnati Enquirer with banter about a fired cartoonist Scrawl and editors debating a working man cartoon. The Telegraph Editor quips on proper attire and the enduring talk around new discoveries, while a tan-coated man returns from vacation.

Telegraph

Ice water without ice riddle and concert cue

A quirky exchange asks how to make ice water without ice. The dialogue shifts to a theatrical note as Signor Dante Hollyr is slated to perform the ballad Pray Tell Me in What Ocean Can I See September Morn after ushers tend to the ill and wounded.

Mister Interlocutor Mr. Bones Dante Hollyr

Sweet Singer quips and wry lines from a city column

A collection of humorous quips and sayings from the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Sweet Singer column, including a sage remark on ignorance and a jab at a claimed historical romance. The items move through social observations and light satire with casual anecdotes and puns.

Sweet Singer The Cincinnati Enquirer New York Evening Telegram

Weather Bulletin Predicts Drought Between June 21 and 27

The forecast notes a continental disturbance from June 21 to 25 followed by a warm wave and then a cool wave through June 27. It warns of drought conditions, reduced showers in the U S south of 40 latitude, and moisture drawn from soil during the storm wave. Canada may see increased precipitation.

W. T. Foster Washington Canada United States

Weather bulletin warns of storm waves and crop risks in July

The bulletin forecasts warm and cool waves crossing the Pacific slope in late June and early July, with a hot wave and rains affecting regions south of latitude 40. It cautions about possible drought or heavy rain, notes investors in grain and cotton, promises a June 27 update with rainfall/details through August 2, and urges alert for severe storms around June 20 to July 1. It also warns against boating on Sunday June 21.

Leys Pacific Slope Great Central Valleys

Private Santa Clara First to Pass Panama Locks

The steamship Santa Clara became the first privately owned vessel to transit the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks on a return trip from Balboa. Six established lines notified Panama Canal authorities of plans to use the waterway regularly and aim to create transcontinental services between San Francisco and New York. Hawaiian sugar shipments will move through unbroken cargoes once allowed, and the West India Company of London seeks representation at the canal opening.

Washington Miraflores Pedro Miguel Locks Panama Canal Santa Clara Pacific Atlantic Steamship Company Balboa American Register South America Pacific Gates Canal Liverpool West Side Pacific Atlantic San Francisco New York Honolulu

Bottling Works Upgrades Under Bryan Manager

Charles Stephan of Bryan Bottling Works reports plant improvements including new carbonators soda machines and a new office. Daily capacity doubles from 150 to 300 cases increasing supply to a growing trade.

Charles Stephan Bryan Bottling Works

Airplane to cross Atlantic carries three pilots

New York June 20 report that an airship now under construction for Rodman Wanamaker will attempt an Atlantic crossing. The craft will be piloted by three aviators as announced yesterday by military sources.

New York Rodman Wanamaker Atlantic Ocean

Flight plan to Azores with Aviator Hallett and Callen

Mr Wana maker selects a flyer to attempt the St Johns Newfoundland to Azores route in a flying boat with Aviator Hallett. John Lansing Callen to join at the Azores. Lieutenant Porte estimates 20 hours for 1199 mile leg from St Johns. Aircraft assembly to Lake Keuka planned this Saturday morning with launch this afternoon if plans hold.

Mr. Wanamaker Hallett New Foundland Azores Islands Azores John Lansing Callen St. John’s N. F Lieutenant Porte Callen Porte Lake Keuka

Fly Swatting Contest Ends in Waco

Waco Texas ends its fly swatting contest with unofficial counts near fifty thousand flies swatted by both boys and girls. Official results and prizes will be awarded Monday afternoon after final certification. The event, organized by a local newspaper, gained wide school participation and had health authorities' endorsement to reduce disease breeders.

iBy Associated Pressi Waco Tex

Nine Aviators Die In Airship Biplane Collision

An Austrian military air maneuver ended when a biplane struck a dirigible airship. Nine aviators were killed as both aircraft burned and tumbled from the sky. The accident occurred during a simulated attack at high altitude, with wreckage scattering as flames consumed the crafts.

Associated Press Vienna Austria

Majestic Sinks After Striking Water Ledge

Three passengers remain unaccounted for after the excursion steamer Majestic sank near St Louis following a collision with a water tower ledge. The vessel had carried nine hundred passengers an hour earlier. only the crew were aboard at the time of sinking.

Associated Press St. Louis Majestic

Army plans in Mexico prep dominate Second Division orders

In Texas City on June 20 the Second Division receives new directives reflecting Mexico prep as a major army concern beyond drills and parades. The order underscores readiness for varied eventualities and signals shifting priorities for officers and troops.

Texas City Mexico Associated Press Tex

Spanish language training ordered for officers nationwide

Major General Franklin J. Bell mandates Spanish language study for all officers below lieutenant colonel. Training begins immediately with regiment class attendance and field exercises underway at the camp, continuing until October 31. Division-wide field maneuvers will start soon.

Franklin J. Bell

Meeting Planned to Reclaim Overflowed Delta Hopkins Lands

Cooper Texas June 20 a meeting is called to discuss reclaiming overflowed lands in Delta and Hopkins Counties. State Reclamation Commissioner Stiles has been invited and will attend.

Cooper Tex Delta Hopkins Stiles

Wilson asks resignation of Negro recorder in DC

President Wilson requests the resignation of Henry Johnson a Black Republican recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia Southern Democrats oppose a replacement appointment as reported from Washington on June 20

Washington Wilson Henry Johnson Recorder of Deeds District of Columbia

Edison Daughter to Wed John Sloane in West Orange

Miss Madeline Edison daughter of Thomas A Edison will marry John Sloane son of Dr and Mrs T O Conner Sloane at the inventor’s home West Orange New Jersey June 17 with Right Rev Mooney officiating.

West Orange N. J Madeline Edison Thomas A. Edison John Sloane T. O’conner Sloane Mer. J. M. Mooney

Secrets of Sex Knowledge Illustrated by Winfield Scott Hall

A promotional catalog entry for a 320 page guide on sexual hygiene and education. It highlights contents on sex life, marriage happiness, manhood and womanhood, abuses, diseases, and social issues, endorsing it as scientifically correct and up-to-date with reviews from major papers. The ad notes price and mailing details from Miami Publishing Company in Dayton Ohio.

Winfield Scott Hall Leipzig Chicago Tribune Philadelphia Press Standard Book of Knowledge Philadelphia Ledger New York World Miam! Publishing Dayton Ohio

Druggist Introductory Offer on Medicine Cabinet

An Ever Ready Medicine Cabinet promises quick relief and reduced medical costs with general purpose remedies for aches, corns, headaches, piles, bronchial and digestive issues. The cabinet, priced normally at $3.00, is offered for $1.00 each for a short time by The Hamilton Drug Co of Hamilton Ohio.

Hamilton Drug CO Hamilton Ohio

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