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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
5
In a satirical take, the State Press criticizes possum and potatoes as crude fare unfit for polite society. The piece mocks diners who grease their faces and lick fingers, arguing refined dining should exclude such rustic dishes.
The Celina Record shares a tested street plan praised for durability and dust control. Builders put down a six inch white rock bed covered with gravel, oil was applied to business streets to cut dust and reduce surface wear, and residents note dry, mudless streets in all weather. Celina links low cost, comfort, and longevity to this method, with streets still solid after three years and plans to reoil if dust returns.
The Eagle promotes a two day Brazos County farm products and livestock exhibit at the courthouse on November 18 and 19. It urges farmers to enter top quality displays to boost county reputation and pledges wide publicity and support to ensure a large turnout and success.
The Tyler Courier Times laments fashion spending as more than $30,000 has gone through post office and banks in six weeks for dresses from mail order houses. Writers note New York purchases reach 200 to 380 dollars each, blaming prosperity and scandal in East Texas society.
James J. Hill calls the country water-logged with bonds as issuances rise across nation state and local governments and enterprises. He warns perpetual bond debt could outstrip national wealth, forcing unprecedented tax rates to pay interest and redeem principal, risking confiscation.
The Interurban Company overhauled a large motor car switching from gear to direct drive to improve service. It was repainted and placed in service this morning with a few minor defects found, expected to be corrected for better reliability.
The article extols a healthy mind and active body as key to disease prevention. It urges busy living, exercise, and fusing thoughts with health, aligning with Christian Science views while emphasizing personal responsibility, vitality, and meaningful contribution to society.
Two rival phrases warn that mudholes and a hump backed ridge hinder drainage. A Texarkana paper notes contempt for impediments and a Tyler paper calls for better runoff to avoid deep washouts.
In a Dallas News item from State Press, a Crockett woman at a fair drew a pistol and failed to cock it as onlookers pressed in. A Knox City cowboy intervened with a kiss, prompting her to protest and seek arrest for mashing.
The speaker warns against reelecting a governor whose sole platform is anti prohibition or pro prohibition, urging voters to avoid repeating past mistakes.
The piece notes no constitutional president chosen after last Sunday’s elections in Mexico. It argues world powers led by the United States aim to remove Huerta and questions who could replace him. It suggests intervention as likely and imminent.
In a compact fisheries of metaphor the writer claims Congress has not found the path to curbing high prices. The text contrasts tariff talk with the broader cause of inflation, implying a persistent economic reef behind 6 cent hogs and 40 cent bacon while invoking regional imagery.
A Houston gunman was fined the usual amount and given a thirty day jail sentence viewed as a direct insult to the perfesh who believed money could cover the offense. The piece portrays the tension between wealth and punishment in shooting incidents.
A Bonham Favorite cartoon quips that the town dog rests at the market while the country dog must work. It notes the town dog’s idle nights with bones and daytime battles with flies, contrasting rural labor expectations.
The business district on North Main Street has extended by two blocks and the southern end by one block in the last two years. Residential development has been even more pronounced, reflecting rapid growth in the area.
In a commentary from the Waco Times-Herald the editors argue that a not guilty jury verdict is not the end of the matter. They say it prompts further efforts to pursue justice and prevent future loss of life.
A quip suggesting Governor Colquitt has calmed Texas political strife with his steady leadership and tempering influence, and a poke at applying similar peace to Mexico's revolutionary situation.
A terrapin found near Caldwell recalls a man who helped carve on its back twenty six years ago. The find occurred close to the dated site April 17 1887, about a mile and a half away. The tale ends with a wry note that such persistence proves “sticking around.”
The man who has paid his poll tax and the woman who has completed Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving reflect ready-to-be- grateful spirits and understanding as the holiday season approaches.
A light hearted note on how a hearty goblet steadies Thanksgiving rituals and keeps plans moving despite not having a turkey. The imagery suggests abundance and comfort in shared feast preparations.
A controversial remark questions the fate of a man who ate more than one chicken. The headline suggests a fatal consequence tied to excessive eating.
The New Ulm Enterprise notes an unusual start to Texas governorship campaigning with more entrants early than expected, hinting at a crowded field and competitive race dynamics.
The Galveston News notes a single positive aspect of Mexican elections, praising that returns are counted promptly and do not take two days and nights to tally.
The phrase Have a good time kid, but don't get rough is cited as the carnival motto guiding participants and spectators during Houston's festive event. It frames the celebration with safety in mind and echoes the playful competition atmosphere of the parade.
The Franklin Central Texan reports Robertson County issued twenty four marriage licenses in the latest list, reflecting a prosperous period for local nuptials.
The article notes the tariff bill appears slow in circulating and observers say price reductions for the ultimate consumer are not yet evident to shoppers or the general public.
The Houston Post editorials on running for office in Mexico. The piece warns against depicting gunning in connection with Houston and cautions about provoking a police shake-up.
Community urged to support local home businesses while keeping progress visible, encouraging continued growth and visibility for small enterprises.
It remains difficult for tariff negotiators and manufacturers to agree on reducing prices.双方对降价问题仍难以达成一致，谈判持续僵局。
A wry observation notes that political alliances create odd coalitions yet fail to keep partners content or secure, hinting at uneasy compromises and restless power dynamics across factions.
Competent judges have been secured to tie ribbons on the blooded animals at this show, marking a formal judging moment and adding ceremony to the event.
Steep Hollow Baptist Church hosts a Friday benefit entertainment with the ladies' group inviting the community to attend. Proceeds support church activities and outreach programs.
Fort Worth Texas November 4 with many top stables entered and more expected for the National Feeders and Breeders show running November 22 to 29. Notables include Val Crane with a new string, J R Peake and son, Miss Laula Long with Kentucky Choice and My Maoji Dare, and Uhritch Bros Kansas City. Texas exhibitors like Virgil P Keel and J H Lapham signal strong local interest with military jumping classes anticipated from Fort Sam Houston San Antonio and Fort Sill Oklahoma.
A Texas Good Roads Association writer urges that when macadam and gravel are impractical, nations should build quality dirt roads. The piece calls for agitation, education, and legislation to advance better highway maintenance nationwide.
Advocates insist that good roads are essential to keep youth on farms and to showcase a nation’s towns. Electric lights illuminate towns, but well maintained highways attract people and industry, making the country feel inspiring and prosperous. The path begins with strong rural highways.
An advertisement promises instant relief from eczema and related skin diseases with D D D Prescription for Eczema. It offers a full size bottle on a positive guarantee that if it does not stop the itch, the customer pays nothing. The 50 cent bottle is advertised as enough to start curing obstinate cases.
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