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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
4
The Eagle lists candidate names for July Democratic primary across districts. J W Watson is District Judge from Cameron, with W L Powers and others seeking County Superintendent, and multiple contenders for Commissioner Precincts 1 3 4. Also named are County Clerk Ferguson Higgs and Justice of the Peace precinct 4 candidate M R Phillips.
In a New York City speech, Mr. Bryan argues citizens must face danger themselves and rejects government guarantees for safety abroad. He says freedom means individuals choose their path, while defending liberty against interventionist views. The debate contrasts autocracy and democracy as the Times-Herald critiques the Bryan stance.
Independence Day purchase of fifty acres at Old Washington-on-the-Brazos by Governor James B. Ferguson for 3000 dollars from the Smith heirs and Mrs. Gus Stolz. The bill carries 10000 dollars, leaving 7000 for park improvements under Captain Joe Owens. Ferguson favors a Llano granite marker and Texas native trees with riverside walks and a pavillion.
The Brenham Banner Press notes that funds will be prudently spent to make Washington Park a public playground for Texans. Washington County holds custodianship as stewards of this historic ground, with all Texans sharing equal ownership and the right to honor Texas independence with flowers at the site.
The Bryan Eagle urges attention to small efforts that add up to wealth. It says selling farm produce like eggs and vegetables builds homes and bank balances. The piece cites editors and writers, including Isaiah and Young, to stress gradual gains through everyday chores.
Practical guidance on using salt for cleaning and stain removal. Includes soaking salads, brightening carpets, removing ink stains, and cleaning dishes, teacups, and slate surfaces with salt and water or dry salt. Notes salt's role in preserving colors and removing spots.
Poetic note by Oliver Penmark urges kindness and sunshine in daily life. Emphasizes sharing happiness to lift others and oneself. The short verse encourages steadfast effort, belief in joy, and mutual uplifting through simple acts.
The piece urges that a warranty deed to a good farm is attainable by any able bodied man who will pay the price. It argues ownership fosters independence self-reliance and self-respect and disputes the idea that owning a home is impossible for productive citizens.
The evangelist compares faith to military preparedness and urges believers to act like Daniel and other strong figures rather than weak, mealy Christians. He stresses a combative stance in the salvation of the world and uses vivid, old fashioned imagery to condemn timidity.
The vacant lot baseball team will soon be in operation. The Eagle hopes Bryan supports a first class team with a ball park ready to host all teams. The idea aims to give stay at homes a lively summer option.
A reflection on sailing under a national flag versus serving on a belligerent vessel. The text contrasts how injury or peril is perceived depending on allegiance, noting the wearer of a U S flag necktie does not change the safety framing.
The Hon. Jeff McLemore has been steam rolled to a fare-you-well in a playful mishap. As a bachelor, rolling pins and similar domestic items are new to him.
The secret of thrift is to save a portion of what you earn, whether large or small. Learn and apply this, and you solve the problem of getting ahead and staying ahead.
The passage argues against elimination in a multi candidate Senate race. It contends candidates share views on major issues and should face the voters’ verdict instead. It warns elimination harms those left out and suggests giving the public a direct decision.
Residents praise the installation of new light poles as part of the white way project. They commend the mayor and city council for progressiveness and forward planning.
W H Edge and son G A Edge of Kurten stayed overnight in the Bryan free wagon yard. Mr Edge praised the facility as a valuable asset to Bryan and commended managers Mr and Mrs J R Witt for their fine service. He said the yard would draw visitors this fall as his region talks about Bryan's hospitality.
D. Cunningham, longtime Brazos County resident, died at home March 8. He was 84 years 2 months 7 days old. His wife died about three years earlier on April 2, 1913. He leaves three sons C Cunningham of Dallas D G Cunningham and H L Cunningham of Brazos County and five daughters Mrs J E Teague Mrs F P Scott Mrs W C Smith of Burleson County Mrs D Cahill and Miss Annie Cunningham of Brazos County along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Albert Elbrich, age 70, died at the family home in Shiloh last Friday night after moving to Texas 89 years ago. She and her husband lived in Bryan for two years before settling in Shiloh thirty seven years ago. Survived by husband, two sons Frank and Albert Jr., and two daughters Mrs. Frank Weinsteter of Shiloh and Mrs. Rosa Fleickenstein of Brenham. Funeral held Saturday at St. Joseph's Church. interment in Shiloh Cemetery. Sympathies extended to the bereaved.
A line in the clipping notes that a cloud resembling a man’s hand would be a welcome sight, signaling relief or improvement in conditions. The phrase conveys optimism about a weather or atmospheric situation, suggesting a small but meaningful change.
A New York figure, The Hon. Wm. Barnes, is credited with the saying Never give a bully a stick. The inquiry wonders if he referenced a colonel and his battering ram in the same remark.
A reflective note on weather with a warning that ongoing dreath could predict heavy rainfall when it resumes.
Bad roads cost immeasurably more than good roads by raising hauling and travel costs for a month, damaging wagons and motors, wearing horses, and wasting time that could be profitably used. The text argues rough roads increase expenses and losses for producers reaching markets.
The Bonham News notes a woman wearing abundant lace embroidery and ruffles can dine with no spills, while heavier diners must tuck napkins under the chin to protect shirts from splashes, prompting a humorous contrast aimed at George Bailey of Houston for a thoughtful reply.
The quote emphasizes that countless inventions from tools to communication arise from spontaneous citizen activity, not state control. It argues to remove science and art supports from political machinery, leaving only what state officials need.
Voters renew Lawson in Bryan praising steady progress in the schools. The statement lauds his role in guiding Bryan's system to the forefront of the state's progressive education.
A remark attributes to Dr. Johnson that true exercise means labor without weariness, then notes he did not live in a cotton country, implying differing conditions or perspectives between theory and lived experience.
A reported flurry at Columbus resulted in a claimed tally of two hundred Mexican deaths, described as not so bad.
A compact description credits hogs peanuts chickens and dairy cows along with good roads as a strong mix for farm regions, highlighting agricultural diversity and infrastructure as keys to growth.
A Galveston News item asserts a household economy ethic, implying frugality in farming yields and domestic finery as a reward for raising eggs and milk. The quip reflects rural prosperity ideas and gendered domestic expectations of the period.
A critic quips that a reformer with a past never moves beyond a secondary stage. The remark suggests skepticism about reform effort progress and personal history overlapping with public action.
A brief note states Nueces County remains dry with a strong and steady column of enforcement or governance. No further context or dates are provided in the accessible text.
The snippet notes that a well bred person can display traits better than words, suggesting a public preference for action over talk in social or competitive settings. It highlights attitudes toward character and presentation without naming individuals or events.
A report notes that starting with garden seed and subsequent watering represents a fresh practice in the country, reflecting a shift in agricultural or domestic routines.
The Waxahachie Daily Light rebuts its own idea of better babies by defining them as those whose colic occurs in the daytime rather than at night. The remark frames a satirical take on infant care expectations.
Congress asserts it cannot prevent all harm but pledges action to deter threats and protect citizens, signaling expansive measures to reduce risk while allowing freedom to pursue any venture on the seas and beyond.
The Collin County area has thirteen farms over 500 acres each with an average size near seventy acres. The discussion credits small farms with stronger local prosperity and foresees population growth reducing reliance on large plantations. The Eagle advocates small, intensified farming as path to lasting prosperity.
Colonel George Bailey argues that under suspended sentence law white killers escape harsher penalties while Black offenders face stricter enforcement. He claims selective suspension based on race, highlighting alleged bias in legal applications.
The note suggests an aeroplane squadron may join the punitive expedition into Mexico. It doubts Villa will be captured in the air and proposes a well boring outfit as a better chance, since he might hide in a rock or cave.
The State of Texas Brazos County sheriff announces a public sale under an order from Lee County District Court in P. J. Alexander versus Alberta Grace Barton and J. E. Barton No 2095. On April 4 1916 at Bryan courthouse doors the property in Bryan Brazos County described as one half block in town will be sold for $203.12 to satisfy the judgment and costs. T C Nunn Sheriff.
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