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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
5
Washington watchers hope Huerta will resign after Congress approves acts. Huerta’s final moves include a tax hike and a hinted resignation if the new congress restricts his power. Pressure from U.S. allies and reports from Mexico City suggest a possible exit under international pressure.
Huerta asks Congress to approve his dissolution of the previous chamber claiming Deputies sympathized with rebels and attempted to seize executive and judicial powers. He requests ratification of his dictator actions.
Mrs W P Burkhalter of Wellborn died yesterday morning in a local sanitarium at about age thirty six. She is survived by her husband and six children. The remains were shipped to Wellborn for burial at Wellborn Cemetery this afternoon at 4 oclock.
Walter B. Loftin of Hempstead and Eula Nora Crawford of Millican were married at the bride’s sister Blanch Meekins’ home in Millican officiated by Rev. W. W. Burr. The couple will reside in Hempstead with many local friends sending best wishes for their life together.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised to enrich the blood and strengthen the system to withstand the effects of hot summer weather.
The Brazos County agricultural exhibit and stock show at the courthouse showcased top quality farm displays. The corn and boys corn clubs drew praise, with remarks on the poultry and livestock exhibits reflecting credit to Texas and the region. A long list of exhibitors and general farm participants accompanied the event.
A list of exhibitors and judges for poultry, eggs, butter, and livestock with awards announced. Notable names include Miss Edith Tobias Miss Ella Francis Miss Lucille Gallatin and Mrs J L Sample among prize winners in corn canning and farm exhibits. Judges Dr J O Morgan and G H Blackman preside over poultry judging with awards for Barred Plymouth Rocks White Wyandottes Brown Leghorns White Leghorns and eating chickens.
Entries include Turner Turner Crenshaw and Joe Hawthorne winners in categories such as Best pair Rhode Island Reds, Best dozen eggs, Yearling Colt and Mule Colts Under One Year. Awards also given for Brood Mare and Suckling Colt Jersey Calves butter prizes with multiple winners listed.
J Harris wins first and second prizes in a pig contest judged over one year with animals over 100 pounds. A Bryan Oil Mill special prize adds $12.50 for first, $7.50 for second, and $5.00 for third. Best brood mare and suckling cost fed on cotton seed meal received prizes as entries met conditions.
East Lansing November 20 Associated Press report says College Bravura Second a brown Swiss cow at Michigan Agricultural College produced a world record 19000 pounds of milk in the year ending yesterday and yielded over 1000 pounds of butter Brought to public attention as the record holder for her breed the cow surpassed prior marks and underscores dairy science progress at the college
Mr. R. L. Milam, returning from El Paso, witnessed a Juarez battle in which non combatants sheltered as fighting subsided. He saw two women outrun him and later found a house refuge with several dead soldiers outside the doorway. Milam says the experience cured his desire to witness more battles.
The Japanese cruiser Izuma, sailing from Yokosuka, proceeded toward Mexican waters today. The move follows growing tensions in the Pacific as Japan expands naval reach.
The public school of Harvey, with principal J E Batson, has applied to the State Educational Department in Austin to become a High School of the third class. State certification confirms it meets requirements and standards, reflecting rapid progress of rural schools in the county and a push for better facilities, trained teachers, and a nine month term for all.
The piece argues for industrialized farming with livestock and soil fertilization, urging judicious investment of profit margins to weather hard times. It calls for cooperation between practical farmers and business men to end ignorance and prejudice and acknowledges farmers’ perceived selfishness versus their contentment.
A historical sketch details Tom Paine’s so called escape during the French Revolution era. It contrasts Robespierre era prison rumors with Paine’s own account in his Age of Reason preface. The piece notes skepticism toward Perry and Carlyle versions and cites American residents appealing for Paine’s release.
The excerpt questions Paine's later claim of a door chalk mark enabling escape from prison during the Robespierre era. It notes the inconsistency with Perry's timing and argues Paine would unlikely have remained undisturbed for weeks. The piece highlights how Paine's account contradicts an earlier accurate prison narrative.
National Feeders and Breeders Show scheduled in Fort Worth from November 22 to 29. Special day excursion tickets offered by I. and G. N. for the season, available daily with a sale limit through November 30. For rates and details contact a ticket agent of the IL and G. N. Ry.
The notice lists prizes for livestock, awarding seven dollars and fifty cents for the second best pair of pigs and five dollars for the third best pair. Names, dates, or locations are not specified.
A rural community lament argues that farms lacking good stock fail to foster spirit and progress. It claims a first class man cannot be raised on a farm with scrub stock and suggests a need for better stock to uplift farming communities.
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