Shipping arms to allies sparks moral debate editorial
The Eagle quotes two stark positions on arms exports to allies. It cites a Baptist Standard protest signed by Rev Charles Aked and Prof Walter Rauschenbusch and Secretary Lansing’s official reply. Both sides present six core points, arguing whether exporting munitions spreads death or sustains international order. The piece concludes both sides hold valid points and weighs the moral stakes.
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United States
Friends
The
Eagle
Independent
Baptist Standard
Charles F. Aked
Walter Rauschenbusch
Lansing
Secretary of State
Aked
Prof
Rauschenbusch
World Organization
Statesman as Moralist Question Echoed in Debate
A fragment questions whether a statesman is a better moralist, weighing governance against virtue in a historical discourse. The line casts moral authority as central to political leadership, reflecting tensions between public duty and ethical judgment.
Work of Democracy Speaks For Democratic Victory
Speaker Champ Clark lauds Democratic rule highlighting the 1910s legislative record. He credits passage of a major tariff bill with income tax, financial reforms, and an anti trust law. The address praises Woodrow Wilson and asserts continued commitment to faithful governance.
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Champ Clark
National
House of Representatives
Clark
Moses
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic House
Democratic Senate
Republic
Invasion of State Rights Debate Across Texas
The Galveston Dallas News rebukes claims that prosecuting ballot box violators is an invasion of state rights and argues the federal government must defend the nation. It contrasts with Waco Times-Herald which urges adherence to constitutional dometic tranquility and the founding preamble.
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Galveston - Dallas News
Belo and Jenkins
Corpus Christi
Texas
Rio Grande
Brownsville
Waco Times-Herald
United States
United States of America
Penitentiary reforms urged to curb costs and waste
The piece argues Texas prison system needs a business manager to cut high salaries and inefficiency. It cites the Eastham Brothers farm purchase for 350000 dollars and calls for reorganizing the system to pay operating costs rather than burden taxpayers. Also notes 1915 Berlin meat and dairy price shifts as context.
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Denton Record
Campbell
Colquitt
Bryan Eagle
Ferguson
Penitentiary Commission
Eastham Brothers
Weldon
Texas
Eagle
The
Bed Rock
San Francisco
Penitentiary System
Waco Times-Herald
The Student Who Works at State University
The article praises students who pay their expenses by work, noting many cotton pickers at State University and predicting honors will favor those who earn, not rely on others. At A M College the same message applies with no discrimination for working students, who are treated equally in athletics and honors.
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State University
Terrell Transcript
Eagle
A. & M. College
People’s College
When is a lie not a lie in the mind's gray area
A reflective passage weighs truth and falsehood in life and crisis. It compares comforting lies told to the sick and dying, false reassurances at sea, misdirections in war, and the ethical puzzle of truth versus illusion across ages.
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New Jersey
Washington
Syndicate Plans Discount on 500 Million Loan to Allies
The syndicate financing a $500.9 million loan to the allies will discount it to borrowers at 96 and raise funds by public subscriptions from the public starting at $100 at 98. A 2 percent net profit, about $10 million, is projected for the syndicate on the entire loan.
Food prices rise in Germany hit Berlin citizens hard
The Bulletin notes Berlin residents face sharp food shortages and high costs while the population subscribes to German war loans. The piece highlights the struggle of daily life amid wartime economic pressures and government financing efforts.
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Berlin
Bulletin of the
American Association of Com
Purity and politics clash in Texan postmaster row
The Hamilton Herald laments Morris Sheppard as unable to fill Bailey's shoes while accusing political bosses of overriding townspeople will in Texarkana over a postmaster appointment. It cites Bailey's loyalty and questions the boss's character amid clashes over influence and power.
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The
Hamilton Herald
Morris Sheppard
Bailey
Sheppard
Clay Pierce
Lorminer
East Texas Register
Texarkana
Joe Bailey
Rural Texas schools face cut to 6 per cap apportionment
The author laments the reduction in public school funding to six dollars per person with one dollar reserved to cover last year’s deficit. The piece questions whether Texas education, like the prison system, becomes top heavy with high salaries and fat commissions, starving children of funds.
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Texas
Penitentiary
Carranza Compared to Jim Ferguson in Mexican Politics
The Bryan Eagle notes a Bryan reference to Carranza as the Jim Ferguson of Mexico and warns that any such comparison could provoke a strong reaction. The East Texas Register recalls Ferguson’s stubborn gubernatorial run and asks why perseverance in politics is commendable if carried to the last ditch.
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Bryan Eagle
Carranza
Jim Ferguson
Mexico
East Texas Register
Caution Advice Warns Against Stock Promoters
The Burleson County Ledger warns readers not to trust promoters who promise stock will double in a year and pay 10 percent dividends, urging readers to dismiss such schemes. The remark suggests Brother Rankin was a Thrall oil field victim.
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Burleson County Ledger
Brother Rankin
Rural school fund should go to general account
The Eagle urges placing the million dollar rural school appropriation into the general school fund due to poor state finances. It warns against any leakages or corruption that could divert funds to dishonest solicitations.
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Eagle
Oliver
World at Risk as Nations Borrow to Sustain War
Great Britain and France arrange to borrow 500 million dollars in the United States. The war costs these two countries about 25 million dollars daily, making the loan sufficient for roughly twenty days. The text warns that the war must end soon or the world could face financial collapse.
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Great Britain
France
United States
Noted Heroic Foresight on Europe and US War Readiness
Dr. Brooks warns Europe was prepared and now fights. He states the United States is at peace with no preparedness. He asks readers to consider neighbors armed to the teeth who could compel America into conflict.
Germany Buys War Munitions in United States
Germany purchases arms in the United States to deny them to the Allies while sea controls by Britain prevent returning the goods home. The move aims to keep munitions out of Allied hands amid wartime trade dynamics.
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Germany
United States
Great Britain
Bryan creamery offers zero cent butter fat deal
A public note promotes participation in the Bryan creamery scheme offering butter fat at zero cents per pound and urges prompt action to start benefiting from the arrangement.
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Bryan Creamery
Britain claims new methods crush German submarines
British official reports say methods including submarine telephone nets fast boats and aircraft have destroyed many U boats and may influence U S naval policy. The destruction of the fiftieth submarine was celebrated in London as censors reportedly suppressed details.
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Great Britain
London
Galveston News Trade Edition Highlights Resilience
The October 1 Galveston News trade edition showcases Galveston and regional resources with progressive journalism. It praises the undaunted spirit after the recent tropical hurricane devastation and notes continuing work, planning, and confidence in future progress toward success.
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Galveston News
Galveston
Canning Factory Could Boost Local Farmers
The Eagle ponders whether to push a canning factory to aid farmers. It argues vegetables are an easy cash crop and that converting them into money could create a prosperous, steady business for the community.
Scarce Sects Ravaging Local Gardens and Markets
A scourge of devastating insects has damaged gardens and ornamentals in the vicinity during late summer and fall. Market gardener Yeager says he fought hard to save his produce but suffered irreparable losses to flowers, shrubs, and crops.
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Yeager
Call for willing opponent as Bob Henry faces debate
A call for someone to debate Bob Henry is issued despite it being a one sided affair. The speaker urges a challenger for the sake of argument.
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Bob Henry
Doce Cook Arrested as German Spy Abroad
A notice reports Doce Cook was arrested overseas on espionage charges identifying him as a German spy. The report notes surprise at perceived similarities between a German and a Pole.
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Doce Cook
Brenham Field Sees New 125 Barrel Day Well
A 125 barrel per day well is brought in at the Brenham oil field. The speaker accuses the government of fleecing investors and suggests Corranza with distinctive whiskers would be recognized.
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Brenham
Carranza
Cotton Season Delays Farmer Settlements with Banker Bob Henry
The cotton season moves quickly and farmer agreements for exchanges with Bob Henry are not yet arranged, delaying bale for bale settlements and the conversion to cash.
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Bob Henry
Local Fair Set for October 13 and 14
Community organizers announce a big two day fair featuring exhibits, entertainment and activities for all ages on October 13 and 14. Vendors, live music, food stalls and family attractions will highlight the event.
Brazos County Agricultural Exhibit Moves to Town
The Brazos County Agricultural Exhibit and Street Fair will be held Wednesday and Thursday October 13 and 14 in Bryan courthouse square. Exhibits, poultry, livestock and entertainment will be set around the square with speeches by ex Governor Campbell’s son and Hon. Louis Wortham if weather permits.
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Brazos County
Bryan
Dellwood Park
West End
Fair Committee
Court House
Court House Square
T. M. Campbell
Palestine
Louis J. Wortham
Fort Worth
District Court Room
Bryan plan to move army by Ford powered highways
The Eagle questions a Bryan defense plan to build many parallel U S highways linked by intersecting routes to move troops quickly by automobile. It hints farmers using Fords could transport the army. The essay suspects Ford Motor Company benefit and calls for a congressional investigation.
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Mr. Bryan
United States
Eagle
Bryan
Henry J. Ford
Water Power Lane Question Prompts City Update
A reader asks for the status of Water Power Lane, seeking current development or maintenance plans and any recent city actions affecting the street.
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