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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
4
The Eagle lists candidates for the July democratic primary across offices including Congress Sixth District Rufus Hardy Navarro County Judge John Watson Powers E R Williams Noah Cole and many county offices with names such as Buchanans Gammon Palermo Ferguson Higgs Distefano Moon Baker Moore Simpson Atkins McGee Maloney Phillips Gainer Ray Easters Manthei Hamilton Smith Davis Decherd Houx Priddy Nunn and others.
Turbulent debate accompanies the arrival of Russian troops in France as Galveston News comments on routes and numbers. The piece weighs rumor a quarter of a million potential arrivals, transport routes from Archangel to the Mediterranean, and oceanic or land passages through Vladivostok and the Caucasus while noting German submarine activity.
A letter questions News fairness amid foreign born managers and alleged theft of political letters. It accuses sensational methods used by rival outlets, defends openness of the writer’s own files, and critiques front page prominence while citing shipping routes and a notable incident in the Gulf region.
A reflection on how moods and thoughts shape facial expressions and influence others. The piece cites a story about St Francis of Assisi to illustrate that daily conduct, dress, and demeanor preach more than words, shaping hope, joy, or gloom in others.
A Baltimore Sun remembered verse recalls a mother's wisdom guiding children. It reflects on obedience, affection, and the lasting trust built through years of caution and care from a mother’s gentle law.
A. G. Koelble, friend of Colquitt, says he offered help because he opposed Wilson and prohibition. He adds the German American vote will oppose Wilson across congress and state offices.
The remark suggests outsiders view Texas voters as unqualified to elect a U S Senator without assistance amid New York interference and Dr Barton elimination.
City council approves ordinance penalizing breaking defacing damaging ornamental light poles as a misdemeanor. Drivers urged to keep steady at the wheel amid new local enforcement and safety concerns.
The ambassador to Turkey has resigned and will return to the United States. The remark about Turkish cooking reflects a political note on cultural perceptions during the departure.
The article hints Teddy may need strong backing and bold moves to secure the nomination as the process intensifies and his campaign faces a challenging path forward.
The question of whether ice delivery or coal supply will dominate remains debated as markets weigh efficiency, pricing, and consumer demand in the winter era.
The weather report is dismissed as the entire forecast being a prank. A blunt assessment questions the reliability of the forecast and references a playful or satirical weather stunt.
Charley Palermo, candidate for Precinct 4 commissioner in the Democratic primary, outlines his background from Louisiana to Brazos County and Bryan. He pledges prompt service, strict economy, and public accountability, promising to treat county funds as his own and seek value in every dollar spent. He appeals for voter support.
The piece playfully lists water percentages in foods from cabbage at 89 percent to potatoes at 75 percent and notes the earth itself is about three quarters water. It contrasts with drier items like peas 8.3 percent and lentils 12.5 percent.
City Engineer A S Adams of Bryan is appointed to the Committee on Sewerage and Sanitation of the League of Texas Municipalities. The committee will prepare a report for the Hillsboro convention in November.
Mrs Donie Leathers wife of J T Leathers died at her Edge home April 21 at 5 o clock after a long life in Brazos County born October 3 1844 in Tennessee and married December 6 1866 She is survived by three daughters Mrs F M Wallace Normangee Mrs Sam Seale Benchly and Mrs Tom C Elliott Edge and her husband Funeral service conducted by Brother J F Garrett Wheelock with burial at Alexander on April 22 The community mourns a devoted Methodist member
A note indicating intent to compile the report before the Hillsboro meeting if data can be provided. It outlines requesting information from colleagues to finalize details for the upcoming project submission.
Vinegar keeps hands white and smooth and prevents chapping after washing. Whitewash cellars or dairies with lime containing carbolic acid to prevent odors. use one ounce carbolic acid per gallon whitewash. For sewing chiffon use the finest thread and place a strip of thin paper under fabric to stitch. tear away after finishing.
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