This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
3
A former student returns after more than twenty years to the East Side High School. The building remains largely the same though teaching methods have modernized with split classes for girls and boys, new library instruction, and expanded manual training. The courteous staff and superintendent make the visit memorable.
Houston architect prepares plans for a larger annex to the Baptist Sanitarium. Dr J L Gross of Houston and R F Bascom of Greenville lead a fundraising campaign across East and South Texas aiming to raise 59000 in the first year with some funds already secured.
The Bryan school board met at the Bryan Commercial Club with members Sanders James Dansby Edge Waldrop Higgs present. Bills were approved and the colored school building is complete except heating. W C Lawson was unanimously reelected superintendent and reported on meetings in Richmond Cincinnati and New Orleans.
The New Orleans Picayune portrays the Nextdores as shiftless and negligent. A complained neighbor notes a leaky garden hose and a lack of effort to fix it, illustrating a broader characterization of their conduct.
John E. Roach reports three thousand dollars raised in the past day in Waco by alumni for Southwestern University endowment. He aims to collect two thousand more before leaving. County residents have long supported the college since 1873, with alumni in Waco showing notable loyalty and willingness to contribute to the goal.
The Federal Court filing for Charles Stephan shows total liabilities of 11912.45 with wages 145, preferred debts 450, secured 990, unsecured 9327.25. Assets total 7475 including stock in trade 3500 fixtures 2500 household goods 850 open accounts 500 and stock shares 125.
A brood of Madison County residents, including W. W. Barnett and J. S. Williams, arrived at the Eagle yesterday while others from Providence and Galveston also appeared. Reports say corn planting is complete and progress is strong. Professors Puryear and McInnis returned from recent trips, and Miss Lillie Wilson came back from Galveston.
Senator John G. Willacy withdraws from the Texas gubernatorial contest in a letter to Democratic voters. He says the liquor question has become central and he does not wish to run on a single issue, noting his original aim was to address broader public issues.
A neighbor’s wife recalls a brief conversation with the young grocery-order taker. She notes his comment on cold, changeable weather and their exchange about how no day is alike in this era. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
In a formal letter, John G. Willacy withdraws from his candidacy saying he will not support a single issue, regardless of public need. He expresses regret at leaving and emphasizes private citizenship as vital to rightful government and public prosperity.
The family of the late Mr. W. N. Glaze thank friends for deeds of kindness and words of sympathy during his illness and death. May heaven's richest blessings rest upon each of you, is our prayer. His daughter.
Turkish army aviator Nuri Bey fell into the sea near Jaffa Palestine while flying today. He swam ashore but died later in the hospital from exhaustion.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.