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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
4
A brief Bryan Eagle notice announces subscription price for the paper. It states one dollar per year and appears under a date line referencing September 2, 1914. The fragment conveys a standard periodical pricing update from the newspaper.
The piece argues that high quality roads in Brazos County would lift rural school attendance and enable consolidation of small districts. It links road development to education, peace, and economic self sufficiency, praising consolidation and better funding while noting broader national and international implications.
New York World argues that Congress should dock salaries of members who miss sessions. It contends the official pay is for government service, not for personal duties, and warns the measure will curb quorum shirking and tempers re election stakes.
A Waco Times-Herald excerpt highlights intensified farming efficiency, urging tighter field management and precise harvests. The note underscores careful labor, improved tool use, and strategic land use to maximize output on a five acre farm.
The article argues that no warehouse plan by national or state governments can raise cotton value. It claims warehouses would merely shift burdens onto taxpayers and require many agents, worsening taxation.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal predicts war will force a cotton shortage until next crop. Nations may bankrupt by May if war continues, boosting demand for cloth in non warring regions. If a surplus appears, prices fall. planners should consider substitute crops now.
An indignant Georgia farmer asks the Atlanta Constitution for the number of a bull killed by a city automobile. He explains the bull bore a branding number but demands the state provide the vehicle’s number. The farmer describes the car as red with a white man inside and moving away fast.
The Gainesville Register notes a strong week for planting and seeding with more hay crops turned, turnip seeds sown, and barley planted. Cooke County is expected to have plenty to eat and spare as November approaches, keeping prices from hitting residents too hard. Gainesville and Cooke County are highlighted as key food producers in the region.
The speaker argues that rearing their own crops instead of importing cotton would boost profit and grant independence from Liverpool. They claim the United States should rely on its principal crop and avoid sacrificing it to foreign markets.
A historical newspaper piece denounces airship bombing as the crime of the age and a shame for Germany, stating it wrecks hospitals and harms civilians. It calls such acts the height of barbarity and urges global nations to condemn the violence to preserve peace.
Fragmentary text mentions Daing efforts to finance cotton crop and schemes. References to Galveston News and fears of a queue of organizers. Notes on a legislature session in Austin.
The article warns that current high labor and supply costs for the cotton crop, if not offset by extreme economy, could lead to serious results and a sum sufficient to bankrupt the community.
The House approved a rule to deduct pay for all absences except illness citing a yardwork exception. Members at home tending fences would be docked unless they return swiftly to vote, as reported by the Fort Worth Record.
The commander in chief has ordered a progressive abandonment of occupied territory in France. The speaker compares this to the Democratic party in the United States gradually abandoning the founders principles and fundamentals.
A committee of prominent Mexicans from Vera Cruz travels to Mexico City to press Carranza to order the withdrawal of U S troops from Mexican territory. Ultimatums are in vogue, and the United States may face one itself.
Lord Kitchener says the present conflict will strain the British Empire and lead to a long drawn out struggle. He notes that many hoped for a short war, but all facts and leaders' opinions indicate otherwise.
The message urges financial help for farmers facing hardship, arguing lenders should loan money on cotton crops to hold them until prices recover. It warns against profiting from misfortune or forcing sales for small gains, and calls for giving farmers a living chance.
Farmers haul large quantities of cotton from gins to their homes to avoid storage fees. The practice may offset savings, as extra hauling to town adds transport costs and time, potentially erasing any benefit.
The Gainesville Register notes a noninitiate told a Sunday school teacher his favorite parable is the one in which the man loafs and fishes. The remark reflects simple, humorous interpretations circulating in local faith circles.
The Begie’s old friend Major X P Houx of Mexia a renowned Central Texas newspaper man is a candidate to succeed Hon Joe Coffey in the district. The Eagle believes Houx would be a valuable member of the House and hopes for his election.
Uncle Sam collected real cash in Panama tolls last week as the cane business begins. Indications are the amount will reach two to three hundred thousand by week two, aiding ongoing operations and helping keep the wheels turning.
The Eagle notes cotton has fallen to a level where many farmers cannot afford taxes. It argues the current situation requires farmers who can manage without selling to store and hold their cotton, rather than seeking immediate cash.
A Texas crop story notes Ogden wilt as the year's largest harvest in Houston. The reclusive millionaire Ogden died in Houston months ago, reportedly without heirs, leaving his estate in question as two strange phenomena grow thicker than levees in Valambrosia.
Rumors circulate that Secretary Reifeli may resign. President faces cabinet depth concerns as potential replacements are discussed amid Texas politics and Austin sources.
A fragment claims nations eye victory on their soil while the German Kaiser asserts strength. Another note praises Puerta for backing a righteous war and aligning with the strongest forces, reflecting period sentiment on loyalty and power.
South Carolina governor Blease loses influence as incumbent Senator Smith is re-elected this week, leaving Blease politically weakened and out of the governor’s strengthened control.
An invitation to Joe to address the Legislature passes with a large majority while an invitation to Creoleme is rejected, signaling a split in the upcoming special session agenda.
The old Confederate soldiers of Texas get their quarterly pension warrants this week. Each pension is $22, the largest payment yet. The Confederate pension fund is maintained by a small ad valorem levy of five cents.
The Normangee Star editor says he postponed his trip to Europe to a later date. Thousands across the Atlantic regret not making the same decision.
The text warns that crushing conditions will cut workers to the bone with mass unemployment and wage reductions. It argues the downturn will damage labor and push blacksmiths out of business.
A special session and various meetings tackle farmer assistance efforts though disagreements remain. The article notes cotton price context with cotton selling at 7 percent.
Snap Shots in Galveston News notes a speaker says he does not know war well yet a field hospital with ten thousand beds signals serious commitment. The remark frames the conflict as a major mobilization issue and emphasizes scale as a proxy for significance.
In Hempstead County melons outproduce Old Brazos in value as a county wager. A claim was made that not an acre in Hempstead yielded melons worth $195, challenging the other side to prove otherwise with a house and lot at stake.
Homeowners with farms report abundant canning and preserved foods in pantries, creating a powerful satisfying comfort during this period.
A remark on clocks stopping unseen by most readers, noting they observe time visually rather than hearing it. The quote explains people can sense a halted clock by sight, having watched it until the moment of stop.
Farmers rally around the harvest as the Texas pumpkin crop aims for record weight and breadth this season. Growers expect strong yields with favorable weather boosting both number and size of pumpkins across the state.
A plausible movie moment imagines a camera machine damaged by shellfire during battle. The scene would capture the operator’s blood and the earth’s churn, lending weight to claims that the footage was shot on location.
The passage questions lawmakers' capacity to add value to cotton discussion and the broader conversation, suggesting skepticism about further gains from legislative input.
Proposals to trim the county’s southern edge provoke excitement and opposition as residents voice concerns about potential impacts while officials weigh the plan.
The text notes that Sustive ansles must be kept properly adjusted at all times. It emphasizes the importance of growers caring for their scales during peaceful times and periods of high prices.
A planter told the editor that concern over cotton centers on price rather than quantity, highlighting a shift in worries from crop volume to market value. The remark reflects broader unease among growers about tariff impacts and future profits.
A fragmented caption notes that despite past gains the bright silver cellars are not rolling up to meet the challenge, suggesting stalled momentum in the effort described. The line hints at a struggle or mismatch between expectations and outcome.
A brief note comments on people who value peas and their perception of a rare quality within a product.
An OCR fragment mentions Hiver and a twice four week period with biscuits on Sunday. The note appears to hint at future menu ideas or scheduling rather than a full event.
A brief note highlights Jexwon guiding students to manage scarce resources. It emphasizes frugality and efficient use of materials as key lessons in economics education.
Report notes Representative Benrr supports a measure that would raise cotton prices by 22 cents per pound. Analysts warn the move could impact farmers and textile buyers as the proposal advances through committees.
A bizarre morning error swaps Paris, France with Paris, Germany, causing confusion over city nationality and location in quick succession. Officials say the mix appears clerical and will be corrected.
Colonel and Mrs H Mills of Corsicana after touring Europe arrived in New York and checked into a hotel on Wednesday. They sailed from Cherbourg to Montreux aboard a vessel with Canadians and Americans only. They were not accompanied by Mrs M W Sims who remains in Europe and they hope she is safe on this side.
French Ambassador Jules Jusserand told President Wilson that Paris disapproves of the United States government buying marooned German ships for merchant service. France fears funds would aid Germany and undermine Allied maritime dominance. Jusserand then met with State Department officials and Secretary Daniels.
A drawing of a park to be laid out on the vacant plaza east of the Houston and Texas Central station is on display at James' drug store. President Mrs G W Emory commissioned the work from the late Prof Sam Fountain, and it is praised as a splendid piece and a potential Bryan beauty spot for Texas.
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