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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
8
Under Prof H C Nearing director of Bryan Baptist Academy music department, the group delivered a superb program to a full house. The audience heard a varied roster of selections performed with skill by pupils and the Glee Club, highlighting the department’s high level of achievement.
Experimental hog feeding at Texas A and M College shows profits for the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. One hundred hogs were tested on varied rations, sold last week at Fort Worth for $9.60 per head, with expected future returns from 72 pigs at peanut meal ration. The station plans grazing tests this spring with remaining boars sows and pigs.
Construction on the Haswell addition to the Hotel Bryan advances with the derrick for concrete hoisting completed. Contractor Hubbard says the crew, without incident, will pour concrete by Monday afternoon.
Dr W B Bizzell president of A and M College Dean D W Spence of the A and M engineering school Ike Ashburn secretary to the A and M board will travel to Prairie View for the commencement exercises and a Prairie View board committee meeting on Monday. The Prairie View board controls the college while A and M officials attend.
Texas University and A and M rifle teams will hold a competitive shoot here before June 1 with the Aggies firing at A M range and the University team at Camp Mabry. National Rifle Association medals were awarded to A and M marksmen including experts Easley and Thomason along with six others who qualified as experts.
Forty one high grade Hereford steer yearlings were received at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station College from Llano for a feeding experiment. Thirty head came from DB Slater and eleven from the Grady Roberts herd. The steers were bought at an unusually low price.
On Wednesday evening May 24 at 8 o clock Rabbi Henry Cohen will conduct confirmation services at Temple Freda. The two confirmants are Misses Regina and Rosie Hart. This is the first such service in Bryan and the public is invited. No personal invitations have been issued.
G E Bowen a city resident and A&M College repair department worker had his hand caught in a planning machine yesterday afternoon at the College. Two fingers were severed below the first joint. He received medical aid at the city and is reported to be recovering today.
Poem recounts a child awaiting a father returning from war with news of the dead and hope for reunion. The speaker imagines the gate, the heel tapping feet, and a rose in the vest as signals of the father’s return. Folger McKinsey notes El Paso Times.
A 1916 Dallas Delta County campaign circular endorses H L Darwin for Congress at large. It outlines a platform including rural credits and public health, cites support from the Darwin Club and Delta County farmers, and lists resolutions praising his work in the Texas Senate and urging Texas Democrats to back his candidacy.
Washington reports Admiral Fletcher will succeed Rear Admiral Badger upon his retirement on June 19. Admiral Mayo will follow to assume Badger’s duties.
A large crowd attended an all day singing in the community Sunday. Church services were held by Rev. Frank Merka on Saturday night and Sunday with many local attendees. Local visitors included Raleigh Baker and Wesley Cothran among others, and there were several visits from Bryan, Wellborn, Steep Hollow, and Harvey residents. Sunday School drew a large group and is improving rapidly.
A collection of health slogans questions and statements on rabies dog control child health duties public health service typhus pellagra neutrality in disease and aging death rate by age group presented as a series of bold claims and queries.
A humorous remark reflects on delaying marriage to avoid supporting a large extended family. The speaker jokes about fearing the financial and social load of his future in laws and relatives.
Senator J. R. Astin and W. Wipprecht attend the state Democratic convention in San Antonio as Brazos County delegates. Nine Brazos delegates were named, but only these two had arrived at the convention as reported by The Eagle.
Manager Levinson of the Bryan and College Interurban said two cars of cross-ties arrived for rebuilding the track on Dallas Street which is to be paved. He stated the road would proceed with reconstruction work.
A large crowd of colored residents gathered this afternoon to welcome Prairie View students returning from the Prairie View School. The north bound H. and T. C. train carried three extra coaches to transport the crowd heading back to North Texas.
The Rural School District No. 17 trustees met Monday and elected teachers for Parker School Miss Bernice Hanna Fountain School Miss Bettie McVey Goodson School Miss Nona Goodson Smetana School Mr and Mrs Frank Kadenka Harman School Joe Wafford Pleasant Hill Chas Lewis Henderson School Maggie Brown Post Oak School J R Knox.
The U-18 commanded by Otto Sternbrink torpedoed the Sussex, triggering a U S German crisis. Paris reports say the commander was decorated by Emperor William and two civilians were wounded. Six aircraft were shot down off the Regian coast.
Paris reports President Camille De Coppax states Switzerland will resist any belligerent invasion with all available forces. He notes the Swiss army is in splendid condition and ready to defend territory.
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports three German seaplanes raided the English coast, releasing 37 bombs and causing one reported death as part of ongoing aerial actions.
George B. Cox died in Cincinnati today from pneumonia after being stricken with paralysis on February 29. The Associated Press reports his death on May 20.
A Bryan crowd packed the local alley as the Bryan Stars defeated the Wild Cats easily. O. S. Johnson led with 600 total and a 222 in one frame, while Sagan added 559, boosting the Stars’ two- or three-frame standings as the crowd cheered the steady performance.
The Associated Press reports treasury figures show the income tax for the coming year estimated at about 120 million dollars. The estimate highlights the anticipated revenue for the new fiscal period.
Mr Otto Budde formerly of Bryan and connected with New City Bakery leaves today with his family for Gilmer where he will open a bakery and start his own business. Best wishes accompany the family to their new home.
The French war office says a German attempt to cross the Yser Canal north of Pyres failed. Berlin claims French attacks on German positions near Haucourt and Esnes failed and Argonne patrols caused heavy French losses. Six killed and 38 wounded in an air raid on Dunkirk and Burges. A gas attack in Champagne was repulsed. The American embassy says Jeremiah Lynch, a naturalized citizen, faces a forthcoming sentence for involvement in the recent Irish revolt.
Postmaster J E Astin announced a delay in the new federal building completion due to furniture shipment setbacks. Some loads have arrived with bills of lading, while others have not yet departed, and he warned the situation may push expected timelines into June.
Clouds of volcanic smoke and steam rose from Mauna Loa last night and today lava fountains and a fire lake on the crater plane were unusually active. No damage reported though an unconfirmed rumor said lava flowed on the mountain's west side.
County Judge Allen B. Hanny ordered a bond election for 25 000 to improve roads in Roa District No 1 Waller County Hempstead area. Petition signed by 88 residents. election set for June 22.
Brazos County delegate Mr. Tyler Haswell left Fort Worth today to attend the State Republican convention. He expected the convention to finish its work tomorrow with the program for the meeting mapped out and ratified by executive and other committees.
El Paso May 20 The Carranza forces commander Gavira at Juarez reports from Casas Grandes that a large number of American troops are moving northward.
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