Admiral Bowles Praises Submarines as Offense and Defense
Former Rear Admiral Francis T. Bowles, ex chief United States Navy constructor, says submarines demonstrated their value in war. He arrived from Germany after two months aboard the Rotterdam and notes German subs used disguised neutral ships to supply fuel and torpedoes, aiding reach to the Irish Sea and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Francis T. Bowles
United States Navy
Rotterdam
Germany
Bowles
Irish Sea
Germans recall up to age 40 for landsturm service
German authorities recall men up to age 40 living in Switzerland for landsturm service and order others in neutral countries to join by March 3. Austria also summons landsturm men up to age 45 from neutral countries, affecting about 2000 residents in Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Geneva
Paris
Landsturm
Switzerland
Austria
Neutral right to sell arms during Balkan wars analyzed
The Portland Oregonian argues the United States has long held the right to export arms to belligerents. It notes Germany's acceptance of neutrals selling arms, cites historical examples with France and Britain, and contends future sea power shifts may affect such rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
George Washington
Germany
Turkey
France
Greece
Servia
Bulgaria
Britain
Portland Oregonian
Suggestions on Practical Disinfecting Methods
Practical guidance by J. W. Chowning of Texas A and M on choosing effective disinfectants. It notes the need to remove organic matter from water before disinfection and explains how acidity enhances mercuric chloride solutions for safer, more efficient use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Chowning
Texas Experiment Station
A. & M. College
Germ Eradication Measures for Texas Farms
The text explains that alkaline waters and hard waters hinder disinfecting solutions, urging regular cleaning and disinfection of stables and sheds. It argues that intensive farming increases animal value and disease spread risk, making germ control essential for Texas range and intensive farmers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Why Country Newspapers Are So Interesting
A passage from David Grayson in March American Magazine discusses how country editors focus on small local details. The narrator reflects on personal news like visits of neighbors, garden produce, and local fraternal meetings, arguing such items define community life and connect readers to familiar people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Grayson
Hempfield
Jim Palmer
Masons
The
Odd Fellows
Star
Madisonville Bank Elects Officers
The Farmers' State Bank of Madisonville elected J. L. Cleere as president O Patton as first vice president S W Dean as second vice president J M Day as third vice president J J Jopling as cashier J B Viser as assistant cashier The directors are J L Cleere A Viser O Patton S W Dean J M Day and J J Jopling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville
Tex
Farmers’ State Bank
J. J. Jopling
Ferguson Asks Federal Aid For Border Rangers
Governor Ferguson wired President Wilson asking for 30000 to double the Texas border patrol from thirty to sixty rangers. He described raids and livestock theft affecting U S citizens and noted exhausted food supplies 75 miles into Mexico. Local authorities cannot cope with the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Wilson
United States
Freak Chickens Reported by Local Resident
Lee Sandle, a respected color man in the city, reports a newly hatched chick with four legs and feet. The four-footed fowl is alive and active, causing astonishment in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sandle
Peart
St. Louis Federals Start for Havana
The St. Louis Federals left St Louis for Havana to begin spring practice with the Cuban club Cu bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Havana
St." Louis, Mo
Carránza Forces Claim Victor in Mexican Clash
The Carrañza agency reports Carránza forces defeated the Zapata alliance near Mexico yesterday. The item notes prices for Cape Jesamine flowers and lists a floral supplier Alvin Cape Jesnine and Floral Company in Alvin with price and stock updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Carra’ Agency
Illa
Zapata
Mexilly
Cape Jessam
Alvin Cape Jes Nine and Floral Company
Alvin
Demand Caused Aloe in Wheat Prices by European Demand
C H Canby of the Chicago Board of Trade testified that if Dardanelles open and grain from Russia and Danubian countries is released, US wheat prices could change radically. He said European demand, not speculation, drove prices, with a belligerent in Europe willing to pay 2 dollars a bushel for 50 million bushels. He blamed sensational newspapers and exchange agencies for the rise and noted governments as bidders, but predicted a spring correction as Canada and Argentina shipments begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Dardanelles
Russia
Danubian
United States
C. H. Canby
Chicago Board of Trade
Europe
Canby
Canada
Argentina
Bulgaria Remains Strictly Neutral in Turco-Greek Tension
Paris reports that during peak Turkey Greece tensions, Bulgarian Premier Radoslavoff refused passage for Turkish troops through Bulgaria for an attack on Greece. The Petit Parisian notes Bulgaria would not allow either side to transport troops across its territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Turkey
Greece
Petit Parisian
Sofia
Bulgaria
Radoslavoff
Fire destroys Gambill Posey livery barn in Cameron
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Gambill Posey livery barn in Cameron Texas on Monday night. The blaze resulted in $10,000 in losses with $4,000 covered by insurance for the building, while the horses were uninsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Tex
Gambill & Posey
Deadly clash at Graham court house over Fry records
In Graham Texas on February 24, Cherry Holmes deputy sheriff and Patrick Carlton were fatally wounded and Peter Fry slightly wounded after a fight at the courthouse over records tied to State Representative E W Fry charged with forgery. Peter Fry is Fry's brother. Deputies say Peter Fry Carlton and two others attacked the courthouse as deputies guarded the Fry case records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Graham
Tex
Cherry Holmes
Patrick Carlton
Peter Fry
Court House
E. W. Fry
Carlton
Fry
Drainage Extension to J B Priddy Residence
East Burleson street drainage will extend to the home of J B Priddy. First Methodist Church officials plan a curb and gutter along church property while the Woman's Home Mission Society builds curbing along the parsonage. Priddy agrees to furnish teams for grading and draining from the church to his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson Street
J. B. Priddy
First Methodist Church
Woman's Home Mission Society
Biennial Report From Texas Attorney General
The law department reports 636020 dollars collected in the biennial period in Austin Texas. The document details collections and actions by the Attorney General's office across the years reported, outlining revenue and enforcement results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LAW Department
Texas Attorney General report details bond issues and receipts
The Texas Attorney General’s biennial report shows receipts totaling 635 020 dollars from judgments costs and claims since 1914 and 72 970 dollars more since 1914 to 1916. It records 1 010 bond series approved totaling 36 257 720 dollars, a sharp rise from 1906 and 1910 figures, and notes 399 bond series certificates issued for purchase by the State Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
W. P. Dumas
Attorney General's Department
Department
State Board of Education
Model Road Exhibit At Edge Dry Goods Window
An exhibit placed in the Edge Dry Goods window by agreement with the central good roads committee displays two permanent road methods macadam and concrete from the A and M College highway engineering department. The display aims to sway Brazos County voters toward the bond issue by illustrating durable roads and praises the county’s potential to lead the state as a premier place to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Good Roads Committee
Edge Dry Goods Company
Highway Engineering Department
A. & M. College
Brazos County
Commissioners’ Court
Old Brazos
Becker Denied a New Trial in Rosenthal Murder Case
New York on February 26 reports Charles S. Becker formerly a police lieutenant was denied a new trial. Becker was convicted in connection with the Rosenthal murder carried out by gangsters and gunmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Charles S. Becker
Becker
New York City
Rosenthal
Colorado Banker Killed by Robber in Haxtun
John Brunke 24 assistant cashier of Farmers State Bank of Haxtun was shot and killed by a robber who entered during lunch. The bandit fled on a horse through Haxtun firing at citizens, was captured eight miles east after a posse disabled his horse. He gave the name Jay Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sterling
Colo
John Brunke
Farmers State Bank
Haxtun
Here
Jay Thompson
Emil Larson
Brunke
State Railway Extension Bill Advances from Palestine to Dallas
Senator Townsend introduced a bill to extend the State railway from Palestine to Dallas with a $600,000 appropriation. Senator Hudspeth offered a $10,000 measure to boost the State ranger force. The Court of Criminal Appeals upheld a 13 year sentence for E. J. McCaskey of Houston for robbing another man of ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Townsend
Palestine
Dallas
Hudspeth
Court of Criminal Appeals
E. J. McCaskey
Houston
Gainer Seeks Divorcemen Vote Amid One-Board Plan
Gainer of Brazos presses a divisive divorce ment resolution and vows to place every member on record. He claims past support for Governor Ferguson but argues against the one-board plan at the University and threatens to carry the issue to the people if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Statesman
Gainer
Brazos
A. & M. College
House of Representatives
Ferguson
Jim Ferguson
Texas
Brazos County
Edge Boys Defeat Kurten In Rural School Contest
The Edge boys defeated Kurten 22 to 15 on Saturday afternoon in the inaugural rural school basketball contest. The game was well played and enjoyed by all, marking the first in a series organized by local school principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Edge
Boyett Declines Re‑Election as Bryan City Marshal
T P Boyett known as Uncle Tom asks The Eagle to announce he will not run again for Bryan city marshal after eighteen years in office. He thanks residents for support and loyalty, citing his quiet peacekeeping approach and pride in Bryan’s orderliness as he retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Boyett
Uncle Tom
Bryan
Eighteen Years of Service by Texas Town Marshal
The article lauds Marshal Boyett for eighteen years of service with a spotless record, noting he has never drawn his gun. It praises his calm nerve, ability to handle difficult situations, and the public’s enduring trust in him as he retires.
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Mr. Boyett
Texas
Bryan
Six 1915 Resolutions for Our Farmers
A compact set of commitments urging self sufficiency cooperation and community improvement. The five resolutions call for soil protection home living cooperative farming school and neighborhood progress joyous family life and persistent effort to make the farm and community among the best places to live. The pledge is attributed to The Progressive Farmer.
Concrete curb and gutter contract let for church site
The contract for concrete curbs and gutter around the First Baptist Church was awarded to W. J. Ratliff today by church officers. Adjacent property owners have agreed to build along their lines, with contracts to be let soon. Work will begin as weather permits.
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First Baptist Church
W. J. Ratliff
Bread price cut announced in New York City
The Associated Press reports in New York on February 25 that the wholesale price of bread will be reduced to its original level in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Associated Press
New York
Estate of Frank Marek Administrator Notice
Rudolph Severa administrator notifies creditors to present claims against the estate of Frank Marek deceased within the legally designated period. Address: Route No. 5 Bryan Brazos County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marek
Bryan
Brazos County
Texas
Rudolph Severa
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Carranza
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