Bonds Passed in Bryan District for Road Improvements
The good roads bond election in Bryan district was carried by a two thirds majority with a total of 624 votes for and 168 against. Bond issue totals 400000 with 91 miles of roads designated for improvements across Bryan district and nearby precincts.
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Bryan
Friends of the Movement
Cottonwood
College and Wellborn
Courthouse
Commissioners’ Court
Bryan District
Bryan and
Benchley
Court House
County Line
Bryan and Macy
Zack
Wheelock Road
San Antonio
Dillishaw Top
Mathis Branch
Madisonville
Wixon Creek
McRea Bridge
Iola
Carter's Creek
Bryan, College and Wellborn
Sulphur Springs
College Road
Rock Prairie Church
Wellborn Road
Wellborn and
Koppe Bridge
Brazos River
Bryan and Koppe Bridge
Providence Church
Jones Bridge
Leonard School House
Joe Boriskie Place
Pitts Bridge
District Line
Sandy Point Road
Mumford Road
Rural Community Organization Proposed in Agriculture Yearbook
Washington March 5 A plan to form rural community groups for business and social needs is outlined in a forthcoming Agriculture Yearbook pamphlet. Ten committees cover farm production marketing supplies finance and transport education sanitation recreation beautification and household economics led by a central executive committee.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Office of Markets and Rural Organization
Three UT students suspended for hazing disturbance
Three University of Texas students were suspended for the rest of the term after a faculty discipline committee found them guilty of insubordination and actions likely to provoke a rush during disturbances between freshmen and sophomores. Names were not released. The investigation continues.
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Austin
Tex
University of Texas
Body of Unknown Man Found Near Millican
A mangled white man about 45 years old was found along the International and Great Northern railroad four miles from Millican Texas yesterday. The body was taken to an undertaker in Navasota and no identification was found.
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Millican
Tex
Great Northern
Navasota
Annie Tillous obituary notice in local county journal
Mrs. Annie Tillous died Wednesday morning after emigrating from Europe as a child. She settled near Jones Bridge on the Brazos river in Washington County and had two marriages, first to Mr. Pevitz and later to G. W. Tillous. She belonged to the Modern Order of Pretetorians.
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Annie Tillous
Europe
America
Washington County
Pevitz
Jones Bridge
Brazos River
Remains of Mrs Pevitz Sent to Orange for Interment
The funeral details note her passage with friends marking the journey to Orange by last night’s train for interment beside her late husband Mr. Pevitz. Services were set for 10 30 this morning at the First Baptist Church in Orange. she leaves three daughters and a son, Mrs. Mary Smith of Orange Mrs. Willie Stucky Miss Lot Tie Pevitz and Ed Pevitz.
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Orange
Pevitz
First Baptist Church
Mary Smith
Willie Stucky
Lottie Pevitz
Ed Pevitz
Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Buchanan Dies at Harvey
The six month old baby of Mr and Mrs Devalson Buchanan died at their Harvey area home shortly after midnight after lifelong illness. Funeral held at 2 30 this afternoon at the Bright Light Church cemetery where the infant was laid to rest. mourners expressed deep sympathy.
Death of J L Robertson at Bryan after long illness
James L Robertson died at his Bryan home on March 4 1915 after a yearlong illness. The 41 year old Baptist, Woodmen of the World member, and husband of Mollie Godwin leaves three children Linton Douglas and Emma May, his mother Mrs An Foster a brother Gus Robertson and a half sister. Religious rites were held at home with Dr M E Weaver and Woodmen pallbearers listed.
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the Eagle
Jamesl. Robertson
Bryan
Mr. Robertson
Brazos County
Texas
Wixon
Baptist Church
Woodmen of the World Lodge
Friends In Need
Mollie Godwin
Linton
Douglas
Emma May
An Foster
Gus Robertson
Cross
Grimes County
J. W. Hamilton
M. E. Weaver
Kamiko Paper Clothing Used by Japanese Soldiers
The Japan Advertiser notes Kamiko paper clothing made from mulberry bark. The fabric has little size, is soft and warm, with silk wadding between two sheets and quilted. Velvet shirts and drawers made this way are more comfortable than flannels. prices: vest about $1, drawers about $2.50, cholera belt 25 cents.
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Japan
Georgia street bloodshed kills four, injures many
Brunswick Ga March 6 Monroe Phillips a lumberman driven by heavy losses opened fire in the streets killing four men and seriously wounding five. A police officer shot and killed Phillips. Fifteen persons were slightly wounded in the spree.
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Associated Press
Brunswick
Monroe Phillips
Phillips
Grand Jury Fails to Indict Man Held for Horse Theft
The March term grand jury recessed until Monday. no bill was found against J. H. McMeekins of Grimes County, jailed four months on horse stealing charges, and he was released yesterday afternoon. No report was made this week.
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District Court
J. H. McMeekins
Grimes County
Secretary Bryan urges caution on Montana restaurant bill
Secretary of State Bryan asked Governor Stewart to press for cautious action on a Montana Legislature bill prohibiting employment of women in Oriental restaurants amid tense international affairs.
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Montana
Bill
Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Bryan
Stewart
Witty Pocket Hair Patch Adds Morning Cheer
A Philadelphia Telegraph quip recalls a husband tucking a lock of his wife’s hair in his pocket as a token of affection. She asks him to see if he can match her “puffs” in the city, while off to work, a lighthearted domestic vignette.
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Harry
Philadelphia Telegraph
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Germany notes promise to end submarine campaign
London papers say England will not retreat from the blockade despite Germany pledging to withdraw key submarine and mine actions. The move, tied to U S supervised food distribution terms, is seen as limiting neutrals' risk while Germany preserves civilian food supply. A French aeroplane with motor trouble fell into German lines and was captured. French Champagne attacks show little success as Russian offensives near Grodno, Plock, and Parasnysz fail except for a German vanguard withdrawal.
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Associated Press
London
England
Germany
United States
Endurance and gender roles in early 20th century humor
A collage of satirical exchanges highlights attitudes toward women’s endurance and intellect. A reader of love stories, a professor claiming a female alias, and a dentist’s joke about a loud youth reveal gender stereotypes and humor from period newspapers.
Lincoln Telegraph Operator Timothy J. Dawson Dies
Timothy J. Dawson, telegraph operator for President Lincoln during the Civil War, died at his Elkhart home. He received the last message Meade sent to the President during the Gettysburg battle.
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Associated Press
Elkhart
Ind
Timothy J. Dawson
Lincoln
Gettysburg
General Meade
Russians Cut Off Turks in Armenia by March Advance
The Russian army pushed toward the Khopochas river in Armenia, driving the Turks before it and cutting off reinforcements and supplies from Constantinople. This maneuver isolates a large Turkish territory as of March 3 in Tiflis Transcaucasia.
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Tiflis
Transcaucasia
Khopochas
Armenia
Constantinople
Submarines to Dardanelles Reported Leave Austrian Base
Geneva March 3 reports say six Austro German submarines left the Austrian naval base yesterday bound for the Dardanelles with several torpedo boats and destroyers. They were last seen off the island of Corfu.
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Geneva
Dardanelles
Corfu
Russian advances leave Turkish forces battered
Through mid February, Russians have captured about 49 000 Turkish prisoners in ongoing fighting. The report from Petrograd notes heavy losses on both sides as the conflict widens.
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Petrograd
British Observers See German-Austrian Front Losing to Russians
London reports British observers largely agree Germany and Austria are losing the war on the entire front against Russia. The March 3 dispatch notes Russia’s gains and the allies’ improving position as the campaign continues.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Austria
French Gains Confirmed in Champagne Region
Paris reports from March 3 confirm earlier news of French advances in Champagne. German first line trenches were captured, strengthening the Allied position.
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Paris
Champagne
Wise and Otherwise Quips and Quotes Collage
A collage of short quotes and wry lines from various newspapers. Includes humor about two living cheaply, energy to fight enemies, castor oil versus beer, a bread theft joke in court, and a Cicero observation on precedent.
District Court docket items set for trial in Brazos County
The Brazos County district court list includes L R Millican et al v William L Kiefer et al for trespass to try title and damages set for April 1. Brazos County Development Company v J W Wiley and G S Ballard for note and vendor's lien foreclosure set for March 12. Fountain Bros v J W Wiley et al for notes and foreclosure. Fountain Bros v G S Ballard et al for note and foreclosure. Rosa German et al v Mrs Maud Wicker et al for trespass to try title and damages set for March 11. Joseph Dobes v Charles Nitch for trespass to try title set for March 11. Mrs Annie Steepleton et al v Tony Woodyard for damages set for March 9. John Conroy v Houston and Texas Central Railroad Company for damages set for April 1.
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L. R. Millican Et al
William L. Kiefer
Als
Brazos County Development Company
J. W. Wiley
G. S. Ballard
Fountain Bros
J. W. Wiley Et al
Rosa German Et al
Maud Wicker
Joseph Dobes
Charles Nitch
Annie Steepleton
Tony Woodyard
German bombs strike Warsaw residential quarter
German aviator dropped bombs in a Warsaw residential district today but caused no casualties. The attack underscores ongoing danger amid wartime air raids.
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Warsaw
US Officials See German Reply as Encouraging
Administration officials in Washington react to an unofficial account of the German reply to the American note. They believe the German stance may influence England as well and see potential for a broader diplomatic impact.
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United States
Associated Press
Washington
Administration
England
Germans Silence Russian Forts In Osowiec Action
Berlin dispatch says Cologne Gazette reports German artillery demolished two Russian forts at Osowiec and silenced their guns in a March 3 action.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Cologne
Ossowetz
Allies Fail to Bombard Dardanelles as Turkish Batteries Hold
Constantinople reports Allied fleet bombardment of the Dardanelles lasted three hours before retreat due to Turkish fire. A second fleet shelled the Gulf of Aras without effect while Turkish aviators bombarded enemy ships.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Gulf of Aros
Antivari Bombarded By Austrian Warships
Five Austrian warships bombarded Antivari Montenegro destroying stores sinking the royal yacht and killing one civilian as reported from London with March 3.
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London
Antivari
Montenegro
Allies Maintain Fifty-Two Warships At Dardanelles
Paris dispatch reports fifty two allied ships anchored at the Dardanelles as naval operations continue. The figure reflects ongoing Allied strength in the strategic strait during the campaign.
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Associated Press
Paris
Dardanelles
Postoffice Notes Shows February Receipts Decline
Bryan post office reports February 1915 receipts of 1 167 91 down from 1 311 12 a drop of 143 20 compared with February 1914. Postal savings bank described as on a standstill. J E Astin named postmaster for Bryan awaits commission, due by April 1. Postmaster Myers’ commission expired February 22.
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Bryan
Postal Savings Bank
Postoffice Department
J. E. Astin
J. A. Myers
Judge Scott Assigned Private Office in Court House
County Judge J T Maloney assigns the old tax assessor’s office on the second floor of the courthouse to District Judge J T Scott as a private office. He will use it during his stays in Bryan for the March and September terms of the district court.
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J.T. Maloney
Court House
J. T. Scott
Bryan
Custom of Kissing Hands Recurs Across the South
The piece notes that across southern regions the old courtesy endures with gentlemen greeting ladies by kissing their hands. It reflects on social rituals and regional adherence to traditional manners in polite society.
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G. W. Tillous
Modern Order of Pretetorians
J. L. Robertson
John Smith
Charley Moehlman
H. G. Stallings
Richard Davis
W. O. Sanders
A. B. Carson
Georgia Street
Man
Secretary Bryan
France
Cess
Grodno
Plock
Parasnysz
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Louise
Howard
Julia
He Was
She
Mr. Skeets
New York Evening Post
Turkey
Houston Post
Eben
Washington Star
Cincincinnati Enquirer
Boston Transcript
Cicero
District Court of
Monster Fleet
Scott
Byron
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