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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
4
Tribute to Woodrow Wilson as wartime leader
The passage extols Woodrow Wilson as a wise and steadfast champion of the nation. It praises his leadership through trials, preservation of honor, and calls for continued support across party lines to achieve further victories.
Blackshear Responds To Claims About Big Potato
In a reply published after our note on the Eagle Saturday, Blackshear of the Navasota Examiner concedes defeat on the sweet potato claim, praising Buck’s twenty six pound tuber while boasting of a larger cotton bale and higher price. He hopes a citizen will uncover a 50 pound water weigh before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
The
Blackshear
Navasota Examiner
Buck
Sam Hill
Second Commandment and American religious drift
The Waco Times Herald argues the Second Commandment warns against worshiping self fashioned gods. It cites idols of money power authority and art, noting Americans may violate scripture by prioritizing these over the God of Israel. Paul’s Mars Hill example is invoked to urge devotion to the true God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Herebs Heights
Waco
America
Heaven
Earth
Apostle Paul
Mars
Paul
Israel
Uon
Food diversity to shield nation from presidential impact
The passage claims broad, practical diversification across crops and livestock will insulate the country from caring who is president. It cites hogs cows peas peanuts oats sorghum chickens turkeys vegetables a home cannery corn and some cotton as essential elements of self sufficiency and stability.
Creager Seen Favoring Pie in Spoils Talk
The column questions Republican governor candidate R B Creager's loyalty and hints at possible favors if Hughes wins the presidency. The piece frames Creager as promising, even offering himself as a sacrifice in a metaphorical pledge, amid speculation on political patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose Harris
San Antonio
Union Pacific Sues Over Adamson Eight Hour Law
The Union Pacific Railroad at Omaha Nebraska filed suit to test the constitutionality of Congress new Adamson eight hour law. The petition argues the law is not a proper interstate commerce regulation and violates the fifth amendment while being unworkable under current train crew conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Neb
Congress
Pasadena girl wins first prize in Texas Woman's Fair canning exhibit
Miss Blanche Roberts of Pasadena earned a clear profit of 70.40 from one tenth acre, winning 25 for the prize plus 3.50 for catsup 7 for chili sauce 1 for Dixie relish totaling 36.50. Net profits make this plot the state’s most productive. The canning club girls learn gardening and housekeeping aiming to be fine wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canning Club
Blanche Roberts
Pasadena
Houston Post
Vision of Georgia Muse Names Frank Lebby Stanton
Blain Franklin Dempsey declares on Frank Stanton Day that the Muse of Georgia envisions the Empire State of the South and will bestow the poet Frank Lebby Stanton to Georgia. He speaks of sunbeams, fragrances, autumn hues, Indian summer haze, and winter rime as the soul of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Frank Lebby Stanton
Blain Franklin Dempsey
Frank Stanton
Eagle Delivers AP Bulletins With Morning Edition
The Eagle pursued ongoing AP bulletins until victory was proclaimed and added an extra edition for the morning menu. Readers praised the paper for its enterprise and public spiritedness while affirming the duty was well performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Republican turnout in Brazos County trims record highs
Republicans in Brazos County outperformed past elections with 273 votes, far exceeding the prior high of 56 since the Terrell election law took effect. The effort to mobilize the party was praised as untiring and commendable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Hughes
Terrell
Texas Weekly Review Takes Over State Topics
Comptroller H B Terrell begins publication of The Texas Weekly Review at Austin to present carefully collected Texas affairs with truth unafraid. The current issue announces it has taken over State Topics from Houston publisher Congressman Jeff McLemore, who will join the Review in an editorial capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Terrell
Texas Weekly Review
Austin
Texas
Houston
Jeff McLemore
McLemore
1917 Vote Readiness Promise in Receipt
A fragment notes a poll tax receipt promising the holder will be in shape to vote on every Proposition that may come up during 1917. The line signals civic participation expectations tied to payment.
Poland to Be Free at Last Says German Edict
In 1916 Poland, long abused by foreign powers, endures famine and siege as Russia and Germany battle on its soil. The German emperor’s decree grants Poland freedom to decide its destiny, naming leaders and laws, while papers declare Poland will rise in defiance after 231 years of subjugation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Poland
Smolensky
Orsha
Dneiper
Warsaw
Stephen Bathori
Ladislaus of Poland
Moscow
United States
Compliment Sam Jones Called His Sincerest Praise
Dallas Pitchfork recounts a story of Rev. Sam P. Jones recalling a Louisville meeting. He shared a tale of a colonel's saddle horse and a yard man’s remark that the horse "has sense" because it knows who is looking at him. The anecdote underscores the sincerity of the compliment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Sam Jones
Louisville
Ored Yard
Hoss
Bradder Jones
President’s decisive victory without New York
The South and West boosted a presidential win decisive enough to show a national victory can occur without New York. It is described as the greatest political triumph in the country’s history by supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas Deploys Resources and Rallies Orators for Effort
A historical note recalls Texas directing funds and efforts where most needed, along with mobilizing persuasive speakers and spirited enthusiasm to support a broad national or regional campaign.
Great West Voters Help Woodrow. Hiram Johnson Standout
The passage credits the vote of the Great West for Woodrow Wilson and notes Governor Hiram Johnson as a significant contributor to progressive influence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
Woodrow
Hiram Johnson
Self-made man blamed for constant boast in Mineral Wells
An odd claim from The Mineral Wells Index notes the community’s objections to a self-made man not for lack of merit but for always toing a busted line of pride, suggesting tension between humility and ego in local discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells Index
Republican Chairman Willcox Stands Firm Amid Pressure
The Republican chairman Willcox appears resolute and unyielding as mounting opposition challenges him. The clash is expected to intensify, with a firm stance likely to sharpen conflicts and test party unity in the near term.
Wilson Win Spurs Blasts as Blackshear Sprints on Potatoes
Wilson’s election is noted as Ed Blackshear runs a mile on large potatoes and a batch of country sausage. The piece reflects a local playful celebration with regional foods and community pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ed Blackshear
Solid South Never Wavers Like Napoleon’s Old Guard
A compact editorial comparing the unwavering Solid South to Napoleon’s legendary Old Guard, highlighting steadfast political loyalty and enduring resolve across regions and generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Old Guard
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Sorrow
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness and tender solicitude during their great sorrow following the death and burial of their wife and mother. May heaven reward each and every one.
Ponder Family Names in Fritz Easemen Notice
Mississippi Ruth Ponder and L. E. Ponder are named in a fraternal or public record note alongside Fritz Easemen. The brief item preserves genealogical or notice context without providing further details.
Rural School Term Debate Prompts Compulsory Attendance
The piece discusses six month rural terms with full attendance as more effective and cheaper than nine months with poor turnout. It cites Louisiana and Georgia reforms, cites Illinois statistics, and praises support from Georgia educators and agencies while urging further attendance improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction of
Louisiana
T. H. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Harris
Georgia
Atlanta Journal
New England
West
Rabbi Barnstein Delivers Inspiring Lecture at Tem ple Freda
In Bryan, Rabbi Barnstein’s sermon at Tem ple Freda drew a large audience. He used Proverbs to illustrate resilience, tracing Jewish birthright values from Abraham to Solomon and noting great educators’ view of mockers of religion as fools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbi Barnstein
Temple Freda
Bryan
Esau
Jacob
Abraham
Isaac
Joseph
David
Solomon
Man’s Salary Not Measured by Confessed Labor
A saying notes that a man’s earnings cannot be judged by how much work he admits to. It cautions against assuming wealth based on self-reported effort.
Temperance Orator Speaks Amid Baited Breath
A temperance speaker faces a charged crowd as anxious breaths mingle with firm rhetoric. The scene captures tension in a public address where reformist aims meet wary listening.
Public school attendance urged to drive reform
An aroused public sentiment is seen as the key to improving school attendance, with the public press tasked to raise awareness until tolerance of poor attendance ends. The Illinois public school course spans 12 years, highlighting state education contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nois
Georgia
Illinois
North Main street cutting arrests after preacher Sterling injured
A late Saturday altercation on North Main street left preacher Sterling severely cut by Jim Phillips, both residents of Cedar Creek. Phillips was arrested, posted bond, and released. Sterling is not considered seriously hurt and expected to recover in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Sterling
Jim Phillips
Cedar Creek
Phillips
Oil prospecting firm starts work at Buzzard Roost site
An oil company formed by Brazos county residents and Beau mont investors has leased land on the Navasota River near Capt. C. L. Tabor’s farm. A deep well rig has arrived at Bryan and will be moved to the site, a derrick erected, and drilling begun soon. Experts call the oil indications highly promising for Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzard
Navasota
Eagle
Brazos County
Beaumont
C. L. Tabor
Bryan
Texas
Will A and M. Get It State Champion Title
The A and M football team defeated Baylor last Saturday, gaining a clear lead for the state championship. Quarterback Burns nailed a decisive field goal as the game proved one of Texas’ hardest. A and M. must win the Thanksgiving game against Texas University to seal the title. a loss would complicate the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor
Aggies
Texas
Burns
Mrs Leo Meerscheidt Dies in San Antonio
Bryan residents were stunned by the death of Mrs. Leo Meerscheidt formerly Miss Loraine Reynolds of Franklin. The body was brought to Franklin for burial after services in San Antonio Saturday night. Niece of Mrs. Nannie Rohde, she had many friends in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Meerscheidt
Bryan
Leo Meer Scheidt
San Antonio
Meerscheidt
Loraine Reynolds
Franklin
Nannie Rohde
Ruth Boatwright to Perform at Houston Woman's Fair Opening
Miss Ruth Boatwright of this city will take part in the grand Opening Musical program of the Texas Woman's Fair at the city auditorium in Houston tonight at 8 o'clock. She played in last year's Houston fair and this second invitation honors her talent as a pianist. She travels with her mother Mrs. H. O. Boatwright and stays with Mr. and Mrs. F. Marion Law. She has also been invited to the debutante reception of Miss Margaret Scott hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Boatwright
City Auditorium
Houston
Miss Boatwright
H. O. Boatwright
F. Marion Law
Ruth
Margaret Scott
John T. Scott
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