If I Have Not Love The Greatest Passion In Life
The passage reveres love as supreme above knowledge power and faith. It imagines a hypothetical prophet who could know all things and move mountains, but declares such limitless ability worthless without love, citing biblical figures and vast wonders to illustrate the theme.
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Benjamin Harvey Carroll
Jeremiah
Isaiah
John
Patmos
Jesus
Solomon
Himalaya
Ural
Alps
Apennienes
Pyrennes
Pelion
Ossa
Aetna
Vesuvius
Hecla
Stromboli
Popocatepetal
Millionaire Policeman James Cousens and Detroit crime control
Fort Worth Record reports on James Cousens chief of police of Detroit, valued at about 50 million dollars with a five thousand dollar annual salary. He reportedly owned a quarter share in Ford, opposed corruption, and reduced underworld influence while enforcing liquor and police conduct. The Eagle comments on peace officers and public sentiment.
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James Cousens
Detroit
Ford Company
Jie
Cousens
Fort Worth
Eagle urges farmers stay with diversification plan in Brazos county
The Eagle appeals to farmers nationwide not to abandon diversification now starting in Brazos county. It warns that even with a guaranteed high cotton price next year, other necessities will rise and cotton money would be spent on needed goods.
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Brazos County
South
Diversified farming urged to cut cotton costs at home
The article argues that raising goods at home reduces cotton costs and increases profit. Diversified farming offers self protection for farmers and families, claiming cotton farming makes slaves of the farmer, spouse, and children on the plantation.
Immigrant Influx from Mexico Alarms Houston Post
The Houston Post warns that 40 000 Mexican immigrants have arrived in Texas with more on the way. The paper argues the labor market is demoralized and predicts potential disturbances in West Texas and disease outbreaks. It also notes Mexican labor replacing American workers on railroad projects and possible new employment in manufacturing.
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Texas
The
Houston Post
Mexico
United States
New Mexico
Prison reform at Sing Sing honors Thomas Mott Osborne
The article lauds Osborne for humane treatment at Sing Sing prison and cites successes among inmates. It notes one prisoner patenting three ideas, another securing ten patents on motion picture machines, a short story writer with ten sales, and others learning trades to qualify for life after release.
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Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
Osborne
Diagram on front page ages skirts by length to forty
The Dallas Dispatch prints a provocative diagram on its front page claiming to tell a woman's age by skirt length. It begins at knee length for a young figure and descends to the instep by age forty, with about an inch change per age step. The claim may be theoretically plausible, yet real cases vary widely.
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Dallas Dispatch
Gravel on Main Street Dilutes Road Quality
The Eagle objects to wagons carrying gravel on Main Street. It argues gravel sifts onto the paved street and is ground into pavement by heavy traffic, causing damage and unnecessary pavement wear.
German Lines Secure on Russian Front, Von Hindenburg Quoted
A quotation attributes to Von Hindenburg that German lines on the Russian front are in perfect condition and could not be broken in thirty years. The remark raises concern that the war might last that long, risking wider surrender implications for all nations if the predictions hold.
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von Hindenburg
Captain Koenig Visits Return to Deutschland Route
Captain Koenig, captain of the Deutschland, becomes a regular visitor here. He will soon be known enough to borrow flour, sugar, coffee and small items to be repaid on his next trip.
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Koenig
Where Families Spent Evenings Revealed by Eagle Query
An Eagle editor reports a close friend answered the Eagle’s question about where families once gathered for self culture. The reply: they were at the picture show, implying a shift in leisure habits.
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Eagle
The
Fight High Prices By Shopping Cash Home Delivery Costs
The piece argues buying in person with cash lowers costs by 10 to 25 percent and criticizes credit use and delivery services. It cites the New York Herald and Charles F. Southard promoting a return to the market basket to reduce prices, plus concerns about excessive wrapping and waste.
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Eagle
The
New York Herald
Charles F. Southard
Brooklyn
Southard
Washington
County club work gains rural thrust with teachers backing
County Agent Benson reports teachers visited strongly support club work. The program aims to advance boys and girls in their studies while building a rural foundation through a community effort.
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Benson
Waverly Kelly Canning Plant Ships Millions of Corn Cans
The Kelly canning plant at Waverly Iowa cans and ships over 4 000 000 cans of corn annually. Farmers receive seven dollars per ton for their corn. Bryan seeks a canning facility to process corn tomatoes beans and peas grown in Brazos county.
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Kelly Canning
Waverly
Iowa
Bryan
Brazos County
Van Zandt Corny Club Dominates Dallas Fair
The Van Zandt County corny club boys led by County Agent Vandiver earned multiple first prize wins in corn at the Dallas fair with additional seconds and thirds. Brazos County boys vow to challenge next time.
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van Zandt Corny Club
Vandiver
Dallas Fair
Brazos County
Farmer McBeath Urges Fall Oats to Save Stock
Mr McBeath in Progressive Farmer argues that securing the farmer's salvation next spring lies in planting a large quantity of fall oats to restock feed for his stock.
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Mr. McBeath
Oats Responding to Rain Delays Across Farm Areas
Farmers report oats are standing well after the last rain though dry spells hinder pastures. A timely shower could yield a fine winter pasture and a valuable cover crop, boosting forage and soil protection.
Brazos County Girls Win Big at Texas State Fair Display
TheGirls agricultural clubs of Texas showcased the best products this year at the Texas state fair. Brazos County girls won many prizes and supporters vow to help them achieve greater honors next year.
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Agricultural Clubs of
Texas
Brazos County
Sure Enough Potato Defeats Rival in Potent Showdown
The Eagle boasts a 26 pound sweet potato grown by a local colored woman in Bryan, claiming it dwarfs rival editor Blackshear of Navasota who touted a 16 pound sprout. The piece calls on Blackshear to visit and verify the giant root, noting the public weighs and verifies the claims.
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Eagle
Bryan
Blackshear
Navasota
Safe farming and the high price of cotton slogan
The Galveston News praises a Texas Bankers' Association plan to keep cotton prices high by limiting acreage and promoting diversification. Lead advocate William G. Breg promotes growers raising food, livestock, and gradual marketing under the slogan Safe Farming and the High Price of Cotton Diversification by the Live Stock Route.
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William G. Breg
Texas Bankers’ Association
Texas
Galveston News
Brazos County Farmers Face Egg Loss and Tick Damage
It is estimated that 40 000 000 dollars are lost annually on account of bad eggs and to cattle raisers from tick infestations. Farmers and stock raisers of Brazos county contribute unnecessarily but heavily to both losses.
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Brazos County
Pink boll worm appears near Texas border
The Department announces the appearance of the pink boll worm in the area, calling it the most destructive cotton pest known and noting it is now only 200 miles from the Texas border.
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Department of
Prospects for Cotton Prices and Long-Range Prosperity
The article argues that high cotton prices mark only the start of a broader struggle for lasting prosperity. It stresses that actions taken next year will determine the completion of the victory and future economic stability.
War outlook shifts as nations brace for long conflict
Reports from the front and travelers indicate peace signs vanished and a drawn out war is expected. Analysts note England may field five guns per present unit and has about three million men in training, with other nations likewise moving to prepare for multiple fronts.
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England
Dallas visitor praises Bryan growth and progress
Luther W. Clark of Dallas told the Eagle editor during a visit that Bryan shows clear signs of advancement unseen by longtime residents. He noted new growth and a thriving trade area, and predicted Bryan will soon be a city of notable pretensions thanks to its flourishing schools.
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Luther W. Clark
Dallas
Eagle
Bryan
Opportunity for rural schools to shape the future
The Eagle endorses County Agent Benson's visits to rural schools urging teachers and pupils to pursue better farming. It highlights teachers as key in reforms and betterment, shaping the future of children and, by extension, the country, with great opportunity and responsibility.
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Benson
Farmers cut stalks to guard cotton next year
Farmers across the county are cutting corn and cotton stalks and plowing them under to protect next year’s cotton crop from boll weevils and improve soil fertility. Millions of weevils now on stocks and bolls could survive winter if not buried, risking a poor following season.
Local groceries mostly imported. Texas share under five percent
In Bryan the grocery supply is largely non Texas produced with under 5 percent of groceries sold locally traced to Texas. Feed sales show even smaller local Brazos county origin at under 5 percent.
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Bryan
Texas
Brazos County
Railroad Hauls 1500 Potato Cars From Louisiana to Texas
The I. and G. N. railroad moved 1500 potato cars from Louisiana into Texas last year, highlighting the line’s agricultural freight capacity and regional shipping reach.
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Louisiana
Texas
Greece as a tragic epic of conquest and ruin
An ode frames Greece as doomed to tyranny and invasion, recalling Homeric legends and later devastations. It traces a cycle from Troy’s destruction through Pericles’ era to Persian and Roman incursions, ending with Greece pressed toward ruin and war.
Notice of Assessment on Death of Mrs. Baseman
Notice issued by Bryan Council Friend in Need Society requires a $1.05 assessment on the death of Mrs. Fritz Baseman No 64. Payment to secretary Joe Reed within ten days to avoid suspension and $0.50 reinstatement fee. Last call shows 264 members with 1 death and 3 new members. current 265. Signed W T James president and Joe B Reed secretary.
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Fritz Baseman
Joe Reed
W. T. James
Joe B. Reed
Bryan Council
Déiis
Preserving Purity of Cotton Seed for Planting
Washington D C November farmers urged to clean seed from gin equipment before planting to avoid mixing with inferior seed. Departments advise farmers to save seed until off-peak ginning and to plant a single well-suited variety locally to prevent mongrel seed.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Beautiful wedding unites Adele Grice and Dave Sessums
Miss Adele Grice wed Mr. Dave C Sessums in a November ceremony officiated by Rev. A A Sessums. The bride, attired with lilac and white accents, was attended by Carri Bealler. brother Everett Sessums served as best man. ring bearer Annie Mary Ransom carried a pink carnation ring. The couple will live at 714 St Charles Street Houston.
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Adele Grice
W. B. Grice
A. A. Sessums
J. Lonnie Grice
Percy Joy
Carri Bealler
Everett Sessums
Annie Mary Ransom
Mrs. Sessums
St. Charles Street
Houston
Native-There Are The Oldboy Twins Still Living Long
The Oldboy twins, both 98 years old, credit their long lives to two different habits. One twin says terback er helped, while the other says he avoided it altogether.
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Oldboy
Terbacker
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Troy
Helen
Pericles
Leonidas
Piraeus
Grice
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