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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
4
Bankers propose crop rate sheet for safe farming and credit
The Department of Agriculture in Washington reports Texas bankers created a crop rate sheet for safe farming and bank credit. It uses a forty acre two horse farm with fed crops and a cotton money crop to estimate income and assess borrower ability to meet obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Texas
Sudan
Warfront account questions the horror of frontline orders
Herbert Corey writes from the front that English troops ordered to fall forward after being shot so their bodies cover German barbed wire, creating a bridge for others. He asks if anything is more horrible and states war is hell.
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Herbert Corey
Ginners Samples and Cotton Marketing Reform
The Texas warehouse law aims to reform cotton sales by requiring ginners to produce three samples per bale, with one kept and two given to the owner. Buyers may resist detached samples, preferring to inspect actual bales, risking higher costs for ginners. malls of farmers could unite to improve bargaining. State Press argues buyers already rely on warehouse samples, so ginner samples should be accepted where feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State Press
Bryan
State
Waiting to Spend Until Surplus Builds Wealth
A Bonham citizen cautions against spending before earnings, urging patience to accumulate a surplus. The column notes the folly of chasing money and compares it to walking ahead of a wagon to avoid heartache. Sam Jones quotes about farmers and merchants underscores prudence in seasonal finances.
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Bonham
Texas
Arkansas
Temple
Sam Jones
Wedding music options beyond Mendelssohn and Lohengrin
A bride-to-be seeks alternatives to Mendelssohn and Lohengrin for her wedding march. The Beaumont Journal suggests Battle Hymn of the Republic and Our Fallen Chief or Dead March in Saul or Chopin March Funebre. Onward Christian Soldier is proposed as another fit.
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Lohengrin
Beaumont Journal
Saul
Chopin
Austin American
Boys' Corn Club Bank should stay in farming role
An editorial from Orange County Texas argues against forming the Boys' Corn Club Bank in Mauriceville. It warns that steering farm youths toward banking risks hollowing farming's future and questions the idea of turning farmers into bankers, merchants, or professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Corn Club Bank and Trust Company
Mauriceville
Orange County
Texas
Debate on Women Suffrage and Political Roles
Opinion excerpts argue that nude arms at public events imply women's strength for public work but threaten male employment. The writer suggests men should perform voting and work while women stay home as wives, citing independence as a barrier to marriage.
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Temple
Texas Exhibit at Panama Pacific Exposition Endorsed
The Eagle backs Governor Ferguson in urging the Legislature to appropriate funds for a Texas exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. It argues Texas is rich and deserves a creditable display, criticizes delays, and condemns creation of many new offices and commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Texas
Home pride over fashion in choosing local shops
Citizens urged women to support home merchants for footwear and dresses rather than ordering from afar. Emphasizes pride in local enterprise over chasing distant fashions.
Lincoln legacy ends in new Pullman labor revolt
The Memphis News-Scimitar claims Abraham Lincoln freed the colored man fifty years ago and charges Robert T. Lincoln, president of the Pullman Palace Car Company, with enslaving workers by paying starvation wages. The paper contradicts the claim, noting porters appear well fed and suggesting the opposite dynamic between workers and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis News-Scimitar
Abraham Lincoln
Robert T. Lincoln
Pullman Palace Car Company
the News-Scimitar
Darkey
Pullman
Governor Says Money Panics Now Impossible Says 1907 Recalled
The governor of the Federal Reserve Board argues current financial conditions avert panics like 1907 but observers question what is being called by critics the ongoing stress of the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Building Good Roads Amid Spring Freshets
The editorial urges prioritizing road construction to counter winter rains, arguing for proactive infrastructure work while spring floods ease. It emphasizes practical action, funding, and steady progress to improve transportation and resilience.
Drag the Roads in Every Season Chorus
Verse urging residents of Honey Grove to maintain roads year round with a call to action. The poem emphasizes seasonal effort to keep streets in good repair and invites citizens to participate periodically. The piece reflects community spirit in a small town publication.
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Honey Grove
Cotton Acreage Cuts Meet Texas Resistance
The piece cites a Progressive Farmer anecdote about a man told to limit eati ng to nineteen biscuits daily, used to illustrate resistance to reducing cotton acreage. It suggests widespread strain in Texas as farmers trim cotton and others take land, with hardship anticipated but necessity driving change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert Picayune
Texas
Local stores cited for no Austin flood aid
The Cumby Rustler questions whether Sears Roebuck or Montgomery Ward aided flood victims in Austin. The Austin American states there is no record of contributions from either firm and that their names do not appear on local subscription lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Sears &Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Austin
Japanese Demands on China Spark Disappointment
The Japanese Minister to China lamented China’s refusal of some demands, saying his government would be disappointed. He criticized China for resisting what he calls bull-headed, unjustified demands, while noting Japan sees its own terms as easy winners in a display of nerve of the century.
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China
Japan
Railroads Endure Flood Losses and Repair Burdens
The passage stresses that in flood times the railroads bear the heaviest loads. It notes staggering losses yet praises the industry for its pluck and energy in repairing damages and closing gaps so commerce continues to move.
Favorite comments on old-fashioned girls and their health
The Bonham report notes a statement about old-fashioned girls who washed daily for health and now references a daughter who smokes to kill germs. It suggests the Favorite should have broadened the phrasing to imply some old-fashioned girls.
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Bryan
Editor Quoting Scripture Recommends Plain Figures
A newspaper editor recalls a past error when quoting from a brother editor and crediting the source. He notes the passage turned out to be Solomon's proverb and urges future editors to mark scriptural quotes in plain figures.
Calypso of claims on world boxing title in Havana dialogue
A Temple Telegram quip about a Havana fight notes a California mother kissing her baby and declaring the father the champion of the world, then humorously contrasts with the old woman praising a calf as a champion.
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Havana
California
Temple Telegram
Biggest lies in circulation backed by affidavits
The Temple Telegram notes that the greatest falsehoods are those supported by affidavits. It observes a long standing rule that a person who signs every statement he makes is eligible for membership in some Ananias club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Telegram
Ananias Club
Nora Simpkins Voices on Voting Age and Marriage Requirement
Nora Simpkins argues she cares more about a bill preventing men aged twenty five who are unmarried from voting than about passing a bill to allow herself to vote. The remark reflects a stance on voter eligibility linked to marital status and age.
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Nora Simpkins
Temple Butter Brand Boosts Local Home Industry
Temple residents favor Shears & Sawbuck butter from the local creamery which sold five pounds daily in Temple, highlighting growing home industry sentiment and brand popularity in the Temple Telegram report.
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Temple
Temple Telegram
Shears & Sawbuck
European borrowing vs printing money puzzles Cyclone Davis
The Waco Times-Herald notes Cyclone Davis questions why European nations borrow abroad instead of printing money locally. It suggests belief in easy money and critiques on monetary policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Waco Times-Herald
Cyclone Davis
Galveston News Warns Allies About Gallipoli Peril
The Galveston News warns that Allied forces landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula face danger from enemy fire and treacherous terrain, urging vigilance and strategic caution amid the campaign's rocky advance.
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Gallipoli
House press for Ferguson to submit Texas redistricting plan
Members of the Texas House push Governor Ferguson to send a redistricting proposal to a special session. A petition signed by ninety one members awaits his submission, contingent on Senate support. Redistricting has vexed lawmakers for years with many proposed county groupings and intense interest from would be congressmen. Texas has eighteen National Congress seats, and争 many seek to fill them, making fair districting challenging.
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House
Ferguson
Texas
Senate
Congress
National Congress
Taft warns on artificial business activity and war material could spark trouble
Former President Taft says current business is artificial and a halt in war material manufacture would bring financial trouble. He argues Republicans hype on finance and calls for explanation of the 1907 panic.
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Taft
German U-boat praised as efficiency model
Observers say the German submarine epitomizes twentieth century efficiency. The craft is described as so effective it would seem lightning never strikes twice, due to its consistent performance on each mission.
President dismisses doubt on Colonel House peace mission
The President’s assertion that Colonel House went to Europe on a peace mission ends lingering doubt, as earlier skeptics concede there is no longer any question.
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Colonel House
Europe
Bryan Merchants Offered First Consideration
Merchants in Bryan are entitled to first consideration for items. The notice urges obtaining the desired goods locally rather than sending away for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Jones Pays Freight and Salaries of Officials
A concise critique asserts that Jones covers not only transport costs but also the salaries of a large cadre of needless officials and commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Potatoes from Patriots Interred in Springtime Furnishings
Those blessed patriots who in springtimes agone have furnished the editor’s table with fresh Irish potatoes seem to have been interned.
Italy Plans Emerge in Uncertain Policy Outlook
A cautious briefing notes ongoing debate over Rome’s future moves as officials weigh options. Analysts expect potential shifts in economic and foreign policy amid tight deadlines, while opposition voices urge clearer timelines and transparency.
Subscriptions and orders collide at Bryan merchant
A local Bryan resident faces a conflict between carrying a subscription list for a donation drive and having an outstanding order with a mail order house, highlighting competing obligations for community support and consumer commerce.
Brazos County Faces Dual Floods and Drought Strain
In a single year Brazos County endured heavy spring floods and intense summer droughts, causing uneven rein distribution for two crops and widespread environmental stress across the region.
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Brazos County
Brazos County Sees Great Comeback After Flood
With favorable weather ahead Brazos County residents expect a strong recovery from the recent flood. Officials project rapid clearance of damage as conditions improve and recovery efforts continue.
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Brazos County
Milano Hit By Weekend Storm Damages Farms And Infrastructure
A Saturday night storm battered Milano causing heavy damage to tomato and corn crops with two acres of tomatoes reported lost. The Liberty bridge six miles north washed away and oil drilling may start soon near Milano. Local residents visited relatives in Somerville and Caldwell while Milano prepares an express office on the depot grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milano
W. T. Pearson
Tim Woods
Kelly-Huffman
Kelly
Liberty Bridge
A. McGregor
J. K. Miller
Sam Taylor
Somerville
Dr. Mullins
Caldwell
Young folks dance at park pavilion Wednesday night
Mr. Menefee of Cleburne becomes new ticket agent at the depot replacing Mr. Wallace who moved to Temple. A McGregor carries mail for route No 1 while carrier Mr. Hooker has been ill for several days. Esther
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Pavilion
Mr. Menefee of
Cleburne
Wallace
Temple
A. McGregor
Mr. Hooker
Esther
Traveling bag lock and novel device notes
A traveler’s bag now locks automatically when lifted by the handle. A tungsten filament lamp uses a three foot spiral. A German scientist uses radium energy to run a tiny clock. Other items include roll back desks and a 120 pound portable piano for touring musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Norway
Uruguay
Republic
Calcutta
Hearne remembers J Felton Lane a civic pillar
The Franklin Central Texan notes J Felton Lane a scholarly scribe and barrister who helped place Hearne on the commercial map, describing him as a progressive patriot and cultured citizen visiting the city on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Felton Lane
Hearne
Franklin Central Texan
Bearded Man Refuses to Work as Soldier in Film
A moving picture recruiter at a Broadway bread line offers twelve bearded men $5 a day to play Russian soldiers in a Jersey City studio. Eleven comply, but one man stays defiant, declaring the beard was not raised to be a soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Broadway
Jersey City
Globe Lighted Thoughts on Work and Wealth
A column titled Globe Lights offers aphorisms on money, efficiency, aging, and everyday life. It muses on honest gain, funeral dignity, balance between work and pleasure, and the idea that delight in life emerges from simple choices and prudent spending.
Freed of Killing Brother Officer acquitted in Dallas
Former policeman A. Trammell was found not guilty of the murder of his brother officer Jesse Wright in Dallas last July. The defense claimed Wright made a hip pocket move during the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
A. Trammell
Jesse Wright
Wright
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Eagle Printing Company
Ginners
Boys’ Corn Club Bank
Slim Jim
Eden Echo
Italy
He's
New York Herald
Globe Lights
Atchison Globe
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