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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
4
The Bryan Weekly Eagle laments war closest to home as the German submarine U-53 delivers mail in American waters. It recounts vessels sunk nearby, warns against armed belligerent ships within three miles, and argues for keeping war away from U S shores while noting malaria and other domestic threats.
The Eagle urges a yearly mosquito campaign starting January to curb pests. It cites Col. R. T. Milner’s view that yellow fever was caused by a specific mosquito which science defeated, ending a scourge once feared across the South.
The piece mocks rival county boasts about giant produce, recounting a ten pound sweet potato claim from the Bryan Eagle and a playful challenge to outdo that feat. It jokes about rivalries, fish tales, and horticultural bragging in a light local tone.
The State Press regrets missing President Bizzell’s invitation to attend the opening exercises of Texas A and M College. It hails the school as a leading institution that blends practical instruction with broad curriculum, shaping students to become producers for the future.
The Franklin Central Texan highlights Robertson county as Goshen a land of milk and honey with Dept. Hanock Bishopville P M Peace Glass Morehead and others showcasing local produce like yellow yam potatoes corn paper shell pecans fruits and canned goods in a bank display praising regional abundance and editor Estes for attending the Texas legislature in Austin.
President Wilson's Omaha visit drew a continuous ovation and bolstered hopes for Democratic gains in the Midwest. His remarks stressed national unity, purposeful use of force, and a global role to maintain peace and uphold a league of nations, with a focus on rights of humanity over property.
An Atlanta dispatch reports growing Southern sentiment to curb the wholesale migration of Black workers to the North amid higher wages and better conditions. Mississippi Alabama and Louisiana face acute departures as labor agents promise improved quarters and liberty. some cities, like Montgomery, enact anti enticing laws, while Aberdeen imposes a $250 privilege tax for agents.
An editorial argues the South has aided the negro with protection schools colleges hospitals and kept others from exploiting ignorance. It acknowledges gratitude but says opportunities to improve conditions should not be blocked, even as it cautions about moving to new regions for housing and education.
A collage of quotes links Mary Ellen Lease and Mother Jones on raising less corn and more hell, Texas hogs, and Kansas wealth. It notes Gov Hogg’s advice to raise hogs, not hell, and mocks the recurring itch for office as an incurable, contagious disease among patriots with predictable biannual relapses.
The Bryan community congratulates the Lawlers on establishing a flouring mill that will employ workers, boost retail trade, and enhance the city’s dignity. The piece notes cotton volatility with prices at 60 points and urges diversification as farmers face 16 cent cotton.
The President’s quip about Mrs. Wilson sparks columnists while Col George Bailey lauds truth. Judge Swayne makes the Gilmore injunction permanent blocking a ballot name for Williams’ successor. J W Bailey to become a Fort Worth citizen and rest in Panther City. George Bailey cites Psalm 17 verse nine for Republican defeat.
Snap Shots notes that rising flour costs threaten to end the pattycake song of babies. The column highlights price pressures affecting ordinary joys and cites broader cost of living concerns.
A Bryan, Texas story notes a local milestone as cotton prices reach sixteen cents per pound, turning a long held dream into a tangible agricultural achievement and drawing attention from farmers and community members.
Lieut William H H Morris first lieutenant Ninth Infantry arrives at A and M College to assume duties as assistant commandant of cadets. Captain Muller arrived earlier. Morris, a West Point 1910 graduate, is a New Jersey native who has been stationed at Laredo.
The U D C local chapter met at Carnegie Hall Friday for Reagan Day and officer elections. New president Mrs. W G Talliaferro leads a slate with vice presidents, secretary, and treasurer chosen. Delegates and alternates to the National U D C convention in Dallas and the Texas state convention in Corpus Christi were named.
Dr. O B E Goddard pastor of Galveston’s First Methodist Church spoke at A and M College chapel and at the city church last night. The Bryan address, part lecture, part sermon, praised China’s people while urging Christians to awaken to missions and uplift their moral and spiritual condition.
Popular excursion tickets via I G N for trains arriving in Galveston Saturday morning October 14 allow return by Monday October 16. Exceptionally low rates available through ticket agent I G N railway.
Representatives from Bryan Baptist Church to the Baptist Association to meet at Steep Hollow Saints Rest Church on Wednesday October 11 1916. Names include A T Coleman R J Brown wife C E Bullock Frank Merka R W Lindsy M E Weaver T Walton J Webb Howell E J Fountain H O Boatwright R M Nall R B E Taylor John A Moore H L McKnight H L McAllister A W Buchanan A J Buchanan and others with additional delegates to join the Ladies Aid Society Monday afternoon.
Manuel Sansus, a Mexican section hand for the H and T C, fell about twenty feet from the Thompson Creek bridge north of the city while shoveling gravel. His left arm was broken and he suffered a deep cut above the eye. Foreman J B Howell rushed him to the hospital after initial treatment.
C M Evans head of the animal industry division of the extension service at A and M College departs for Springfield Massachusetts to attend the National Dairy Show. He will visit dairy stock farms and agricultural colleges en route and spend a day at the American Royal Live Stock Show in Kansas City and at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa. He will lecture on the Flying Jersey Special a train of ten palace cars of cattle and two cars of officials and lecturers. Stops include Indianapolis Columbus and Utica where state dairy shows are held overseen by governors.
Mr. J. S. Smith launches Crescent Wood Working Shop on Regent Avenue across from the Bryan and College interurban station. The new planing mill features a Universal woodworking machine and safety devices on all equipment. The facility can produce work rivaling larger Bryan mills, including cabinet work, with about $1,000 invested, signaling Smith’s confidence in Bryan’s growth.
W H Cole presents the treasurer report for the Bryan and Brazos County Commercial Association at the Sept 26 1916 meeting in Bryan Texas. It lists receipts from July August and September totaling 334 50 with city dues band use and other dues and disbursements including Agricultural Highways Educational Trade Extension City Development Finance and Entertainment and a final balance.
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