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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
4
Clarence Ousley describes a Titan resting in the Grand Canyon of Arizona. The poem paints a monumental, timeless tomb amid desert heights, where solitude and vastness cradle a supreme sleep that endures beyond the ages.
A verse reflecting on Yellowstone National Park where nature’s beauty contrasts with human greed. The poem traces creation’s mercy and wrath, depicting fire, sulfur, and rebirth as the land remains governed by eternal natural law and the Word.
The Eagle notes Governor Ferguson and the Penitentiary Commission bought Eastham Brothers farm near Weldon for 350000 and eye more Texas land for state purchase. The paper warns the system is overstaffed with high salaried officials and complex layers, suggesting a leaner, bedrock reform to make the penitentiary pay.
Dr. J C Arbuckle of the Ohio Methodist Conference condemns sensational evangelism saying pulpit gypsies set up tents and berate pastors. The Eagle agrees that such tactics hinder rather than aid church work.
The relief commission reports that fifty million dollars have been spent to aid the Belgians in distress. The sum reflects extensive relief efforts and ongoing humanitarian work during the crisis.
The assessed value of property in Navarro County this year is more than half a million dollars less than last year, reflecting a significant decline in taxable value across the county.
The Bedias Monitor is edited by Prof. W. J0. Out law a Grimes County educator and scholar. The paper reflects local news and business interests of the community where it is published.
State Topics notes a new era of marvels with submarines and airships crossing barriers and wielding heavy weaponry. The piece argues progress has shifted from glory to mechanized warfare and condemns debt slavery, linking it to nefarious origins in the slave trade and harming the nation's future.
The British government condemned several million dollars of American products on ships detained by England and brought before the prize court. The goods, awarded to the crown, left American owners without property. Officials state the action follows international law though it may affect Britain’s cause as the war creates new legal and geographic conditions.
Dallas banks signaled willingness to follow Houston and advance money on cotton at 6 percent interest. The Houston Post praises the move saying it is proper and expects most Texas banks to adopt the policy. Mount Pleasant banks offer 70 percent of cotton value at 5 percent. The piece urges Houston banks to lead and others to follow.
The grand jury condemns the courthouse condition as insanitary and dangerous notes allegations of improper fee collection and calls for careful bill audits. It urges quarterly financial statements a county finance committee to audit offices and full road oversight enforcement following eight days of session and twenty indictments including nine felonies.
The editor argues that speculation drove cotton prices toward 15 cents, but government intervention halted further abuses. It contends anti speculation laws pressure cotton markets and urges a more stable pricing basis beyond bulls and bears.
Former Meteor editor W. L. Turner now a real estate dealer and farmer sold 25 dollars of sweet potatoes on a Saturday. He has about three fourths of an acre in potatoes with forty six short rows, selling from five rows so far and could net 230 dollars for three fourths of an acre if that rate holds. The note praises Turner applying his own agricultural advice.
The governor and Prison Board renew scrutiny of state convict farms amid ailing finances. The critique blames high costs from inspections, investigations, and multiple boards for draining the penitentiary system.
The document asks Brazos County grand jurors for the September term of the district court whether officers collected improper fees and whether road overseers failed in duty. It requests indictments if warranted and asks for reasons if none were returned.
Washington announces the recall of Austro Hungarian ambassador Dr Dumba will close the incident as the Eagle approves. The plan aims to ease tensions with the Germanic powers by closing incidents quickly and reducing strain on relations.
Report says five U S army troopers and four civilians have died since border disputes around Brownsville began. The speaker voices resentment toward Mexicans across the Rio Grande and argues soldiers may be sacrificed to keep them on their side.
A Dallas man reportedly carried a bean that sprouted in his car, a quirky incident that touches on larger diversification concepts. The event drew attention to creative, low cost approaches to growth and innovation.
A Waco Times-Herald quip notes occasional California tremors as the Golden Gate Bridge sways. The column jokes about oiling the hinges to prevent motion and maintain stability.
The Nava sota Examiner notes heavy rain makes preservation of two years of road work hard. It urges regular dragging after showers to reduce wash and ruts and compares to European highways kept in constant repair. The Eagle emphasizes ongoing maintenance as essential after construction.
A Palestine Herald reader urges Brazos County to deploy road drags after rains to repair wagon rut damage. The column argues current grading ends when done, suggests citizens share drag duty, and contends reorganization and strict enforcement of road laws would yield better roads at half the cost.
Kitchener declares Germany has exhausted its strength and resources, claiming their fleets have sunk, fortresses fallen, and armies destroyed, portraying a total collapse of German power. He emphasizes the magnitude of their apparent defeat as a final blow.
Secretary of State Lansing states it is not a violation of law for allies to float a loan in the United States. He notes the Washington government opposes such loans as inconsistent with the spirit of neutrality.
A St. Louis wholesale dry goods merchant who died recently left his wife more than a million dollars. The brief will, consisting of about 150 words, underscores how brevity proved wealth in its own right.
The piece warns that Mr. Dumba's disposition to interfere with American industries could cause trouble if he remains, risking a stirred up hornet's nest and tensions for U S policymakers.
Mr Bryan opposes a large loan to allies but supports arming them. The distinction rests on endorsing credit aid versus endorsing direct military munitions support, signaling sympathy with allied combat readiness while resisting funding that ties the nation to future repayment obligations.
Statewide tax assessors report lower assessments than last year with Williamson County leading the decline, showing a decrease close to a million dollars.
The remark urges farmers to reduce costs by producing their own meals and attire. It argues that by growing their own board and sourcing plain garments, farmers can greatly lower living expenses and stabilize earnings.
A fragment notes anticipation that steam boats will operate on the Brazos, predicting a future like a Mark Twain tale developing locally. The passage hints at regional growth and literary comparison without providing dates or concrete plans.
The United States consuls in Mexico have been formally advised to abandon the country should conditions become intolerable. Observers note the step reflects potential upheaval and risk to American interests as diplomatic staff prepare contingencies.
Readable text notes showers hinder cotton picking while causing turnip patches to rise. No further details on location or dates are provided.
A plan to build a cotton mill in the nearby cotton fields proposes local employment and industrial activity. Details on the company, site size, and timeline remain unclear in the readable text.
A call to locate a cannery locally prompts residents to advocate for processing facilities near tomato fields. Community members urge planners to secure jobs and reduce shipping by establishing a regional plant. Local leaders weigh economic benefits against land use and funding needs.
Judge Gordon Russell declares no warning issued about hunting doves before October 15 and denies interpreting federal law. He notes illness in Sherman Hospital and postpones legal work until health improves.
The text compares Carranza to Jim Ferguson, noting his firm stance against peace conferences and his faction's expected official recognition by Washington and other mediating powers. It suggests Carranza adeptly followed the Texas campaign and refused to yield.
An exchange in the Palestine Herald argues for balanced cotton sales, urging a little to allies and some saved for the Germans. A better plan would be to sell a portion for creditors and keep a portion for one’s family, preserving neutral stance at home.
October 13 and 14 are finalized as the Brazos County Fair and Agricultural Exhibit dates, arranged to showcase local farming and community activities.
A proposal seeks to establish a brick plant at the city’s clay beds. Officials review permits and environmental considerations while residents weigh potential economic benefits and project impacts.
Real estate transfer records show G. D. Osborne conveying 80 acres in the J. D. Millican league Brazos County to D. B. Osborne for consideration of 1720 dollars. The deed reflects a single property transfer with a defined parcel and monetary amount.
Miss Elizabeth Kilpatrick of Corinth spoke at Allen Academy Bryan on Getting the Best Things Out of Life. She urged equipment determination healthy body fairness courtesy and skilled hands as keys to life’s best, stressing Christ life as essential.
Philadelphia Mayor Blankenburg asked in a message whether the Liberty Bell should stop at College Station on its return from San Francisco on November 18. Mayor Harris received Blankenburgs note and the Bell itinerary committee will decide soon after reviewing the two requests from Blankenburg and President Bizzell.
A compact-era note from the Pittsburgh Post quotes a saying about power and fuel, highlighting the belief that information cannot substitute for gasoline in daily needs.
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