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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
4
The article cites William E. Smithe praising land as the healer of world wounds after war. It extols Europe’s losses, urges faith that the land will sustain life, industry, and civilization, and envisions Belgium Belgium France Germany Russia Austria England revived by nature and labor.
The Eagle commends the Commercial Club effort to establish a Bryan creamery as a alternative path to prosperity beyond cotton. They expect a modest initial investment of 1000 to 1500 dollars and foresee farmers selling thousands of dollars worth of butter fat within a year with increased feed crops.
The Rockefeller Foundation plans a major relief push in Europe sending a ship loaded with 4 000 tons of provisions at a cost of 275 000 dollars to Belgium. The piece praises the donors for their humanitarian act and frames it as divinely guided.
The speaker states no one will receive aid unless they can provide something in return. The message emphasizes self reliance and that government or regional funds will not supply money without equivalent contribution from the recipient. The passage underscores a hard line on welfare and personal responsibility.
A fragmented rustic passage outlines balancing cattle and cotton sales, horses and mules with bales of cotton, and meat to cover yearly needs. It mentions goats and sheep for fresh milk and meat, chickens for home consumption and town sale, and seasonal work with crops and forage.
The Honey Grove Signal reports signs of a harsh season with heavy tree wraps, thicker pecan fruits, extra plumage on chicks, and tougher frog hides. Forecasters warn the winter will be severe and urge preparations for more wood, coal, grub, clothes, and liver.
The Eagle argues a cash system would let merchants sell twenty percent cheaper than under credit. They advertise ten percent off actual prices to attract cash trade and claim cash purchases would save bookkeeping time, reduce bad debts, and speed collections. If perfected, buyers would save one fifth of living expenses over five years, justifying the move.
The article warns the Mexico situation could rival past upheavals since Madero. It notes Villa and Carranza seek U S troop withdrawal from Vera Cruz and offer no protection for Americans. An attack on General Funston is plausible and could force U S to withdraw or send reinforcements and assume control.
The passage urges securing smokestacks for Bryan's skyline after conditions are readjusted and backs a creamery initiative by the Commercial Club as a modest start to diversify farming away from cotton, offering farmers new revenue avenues.
A farmer told The Eagle that Bryan residents will not buy all peas tomatoes and cabbage grown in Brazos County. He said people could not eat everything locally and urged Brazos County farmers to organize growing and marketing to find markets in other areas.
A Durant Oklahoma man advertises in Houston seeking a wife aged 30 to 35 who owns a good farm. His heart is aching for such a wife and farm, which he says form part of the consideration for his undying love.
The text argues a 30 pound hog yields more money than cotton and notes hogs grow themselves, reducing input needs. It suggests cotton farming demands constant effort and nightly work, implying uncertainty and labor costs in cotton before harvest.
The readable portion presents a garbled text fragment with disjointed names and phrases. It mentions a college setting and editors of Texas, suggesting a historical newspaper context but contains no coherent event, date, or identifiable figures to form a concrete report.
A message of peace rises from the Christmas aid effort. The note urges love to soften national animosities and pride with the enduring call Peace on earth good will to men.
Only forty five warehouses have taken out licenses to date under the warehouse law from two special sessions. Taxpayers spent one hundred seventy five thousand dollars, yet licenses issued fail to improve the situation. The quote laments liberty and government action.
The text warns that Turkey’s entry into war could unleash a global Muslim mobilization centered on Constantinople. It foresees four hundred million Muslims rallying in a fanatic or holy war, predicting a spectacle unseen in history.
The writer notes that Villa cannot read and remains unaware of press reports about him while asking what he might have achieved had he been educated. The tone questions tempering winds for the shorn lamb and reflects on Villa's illiteracy.
The Galveston News sums up prudent conduct in a short maxim about selling a portion of cotton, storing some in a dry place, securing a loan on a few bales, and paying debts as far as funds permit. It frames this as the essence of lawful financial conduct.
The article argues that hog and poultry farming fail to profit when farmers expect animals to raise themselves while the farmer rests, using a metaphor of a squirrel dog and trotline to imply reliance on automation or neglect.
A light quip from the Temple Telegram humor column weighs ketchup variants Catchup catsup and ketchup noting the pun about “ketchup” with meat. It plays on spelling and keeps a playful tone.
The Eden Echo reflects on farmers with only cotton to sell suffering more from low markets than those with diverse goods. The piece hints at broader economic rhythms and the monotony of annual crop dependence.
The speaker notes the public seeks urgent aims over abstract reflection while hinting at some victory’s uncertain value. The phrase “food for reflection” is highlighted as a digression from pressing concerns confronting readers.
Dr. Miller proclaims a rule never be discouraged and ties hope to faith. He asserts no situation is so desperate that an encouraging sign cannot be found while God reigns there is a way out.
The Eagle warns that the cotton loan pool promised to relieve farmers may mirror a doomed scheme about training a horse not to eat. It notes the man’s attempt to live without eating failed as his horse died.
The article notes current war spending mirrors earlier populist speeches. It cites a figure of a hundred billion dollars, likening it to a trivial sum once mentioned for Cyclone Davis.
Hugo foresees a day when Europe unites in a sovereign Senate to defend shared individuality. He imagines universal suffrage replacing feudal power, the end of torture, and cordial exchange between two great Americas as nations collaborate across oceans.
Senator Isader Rayner of Maryland notes the superior courage of women who bear suffering for others. He argues women comfort the afflicted, pursue mercy, and endure pain without complaint, contrasting their virtuous nature with male flaws. He urges men to overlook women's faults in light of their virtues.
In waters prone to breeding mosquitoes ducks should be kept as they feed on larvae and curb pests. The Temple Telegram adds a cheeky note: add a couple of mud cats and eat the ducks.
A fragment notes the impact of wearing blue overalls for a show in the cotton movement versus wearing them out of obligation, highlighting the difference in attitude and purpose.
A Brazos County farmer is advised to obtain a home canner this spring and stock the pantry with a variety of canned fruits and vegetables for self sufficiency.
A 1915 slogan proclaims “a garden for every family” while a rural note imagines a hog and four cows at each home to keep wolves distant and quiet. The quip links self sufficiency to safety in a rustic warning.
Lincoln Beachy completed his loop the loop engagement at the Dallas fair and the funeral was again postponed.
The Blanco Courier notes a growing difficulty in discreetly vaccinating young women, a remark reflecting contemporary concerns and social mores. The brief quip ends with a teasing tut.
The statement argues that a cash system would allow each man to maintain forward progress in his affairs rather than fall behind, stressing personal financial efficiency and forward momentum.
A brisk reflection on how confidence feels good but does not pay the bill at the grocer and the cash register. The piece ties personal stance to practical spending and retail transaction reality.
Republican nominee Philp formally launched his bid for governor criticizing the Democratic slate as the centerpiece of his message. He framed the race as a clear choice between his plan and the Democrats' record.
Monroe Edge argues a 400000 bond issue will allow cash payments in the next year and enable the town to trot to market in the fall, citing improved roads as the goal.
It is suggested American iron ore will be needed to keep the Kaiser's stock of iron crosses from being exhausted. That will help some.
Bryan is expected to visit again as officials note current depressed conditions are temporary and indicate a swift recovery plan. Local authorities stress temporary hardship will ease with time and support.
Local agricultural writers report a buy a bull initiative by stock raisers seeking to consolidate breeding stock and boost herds. Organizers promote community support and expect higher cattle productivity through shared purchases and cooperative markets.
Monroe Edge declares a road bond plan will create three benefits. It aims to employ the unemployed, allow cash payments, and provide the county with a unified good roads system.
A Tennessee hunter reportedly killed a rabbit and a squirrel with a single shot. The report notes the gun’s utility and likens it to scattered results attributed to Texas politicians.
The speaker urges personal responsibility to address the situation, insisting that no one else can or will resolve it for you. Emphasis on self reliance and proactive action to overcome challenges.
The instruction asks to read Jude’s second chapter about a tub standing by itself, then to metaphorically crawl up on the tub. The text presents a biblical image without further context or additional events.
Johnson and Rohde shipped a bale of cotton bought in this county under the buy a bale plan to Houston Motor Car Company general agents for Cadillac Motor Car Company. The cotton, bought for Cadillac Company of Detroit from Mrs Ella Shaw of Harvey weighed 538 pounds and brought 53 dollars 80 cents.
The Panama Canal was closed to navigation after another landslide. Colonel Goethals hopes to have the canal open again by Wednesday.
Cotton receipts reported for Lawrence, Brick, and Union warehouses totaling 12 927 bales. Cottonseed price listed at 12 per ton and Bryan spots middling at 6 ½ percent.
Julia Karsusky traveling with the Gerhard baby attempted to escape from a Katy train near St. Louis on November 2 but failed.
Washington dispatch reports federal troops are ordered to move to the Hartford Valley Arkansas coal strike district to quell disruption and restore order. The action signals heightened federal involvement in regional labor unrest.
Chicago November 2 The Federal quarantine against cattle hogs and sheep shipments halted the worlds largest meat packing industry at the Union Stock Yards in Illinois The measure was later eased to allow stock received for slaughter local plants affected and stockyards operations limited by the new rules
A provocative, reflective line explores female curiosity about male sexual behavior and intimate intent from a literary or advisory perspective.
Bowie Texas November 2 J M Rust aged 70 died here yesterday from poison He had two thousand seventy seven dollars sewed up in his clothing
In Dallas Texas on November 2 Associated Press reports spots up one sixteenth with Middling at 6 3 4 cents per pound. Sales reach 20 014 bales as market activity continues.
Washington reports the British have released the Standard Oil steamer Platoria allowing her to deliver oil in Denmark.
Dallas markets report no change today in Dallas spots with prices steady at 6 of a cent. Sales totaled 10 315 bales.
Early returns show no sign of an upset to the Democratic prediction they would retain control of Congress. The Associated Press report from Washington notes results are too close to call, with no clear majority yet established.
A light Texas vote was reported with doubt about any constitutional amendments passing. The Associated Press notes the low turnout and uncertain outcomes on November 3 from Austin.
A collection of aphoristic musings on life marriage and social behavior. Notes on hope disappointment and practical relationships. Observations about a youth seeking a sensible match and the subtle signs of tension at table. The telephone is praised as a major modern benefit.
The syndicate choosing Burnet to develop local asphaltum beds plans a new factory. The first building is under construction to manufacture varnish paint and other stain products, it is announced.
Corpus Christi firm handling the $250000 combination jail and court house project says construction will finish by January 1, 1915 and the building will be turned over to the county. The structure is described as one of the state’s most modern.
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