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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
6
Dr. Frederick H. Blodgett of Texas A&M reports cotton damage from the August storm ties closely to anthracnose and pink boll rots. He notes storms worsen disease near storm center, with many fields losing over half their crop, and advises clean seed, crop rotation, and seed sorting to limit spread.
Secretary H L McKnight spoke at a Brazos River meeting in Waco stressing flood prevention and river improvements. The group renamed itself The Brazos River and Valley Improvement Association and plans a Bryan convention October 12-13 with officials including Colonel Richie and congressmen Hardy and Buchanan. Attendee estimates range from 150 to 250.
The September term 1915 Brazos County district court grand jury reports eight days of service eight days examining 190 witnesses and twenty indictments nine felonies eleven misdemeanors. They urge improved courthouse maintenance and warn officers against charging for unperformed witness summons. They advocate publishing quarterly finances and appointing a citizen committee to audit county funds. They urge enforcement of road laws and commend local officials. The group asks for discharge and notes related trials and juries.
The jury in the damage suit J A Capps versus Palermo Brothers was dismissed by Judge Scott at 11 o clock after failing to reach a verdict following their deliberations.
The county commission agrees to buy a 3.71 acre tract from John Reymond to provide access to Pittsbridge over the Brazos. The court orders two 12 by 14 foot tents for road gangs and awards Jones bridge repairs to Austin Brothers of Dallas under a cost plus 10 percent plan not to exceed 7000 dollars.
A child’s critique of a father’s habits highlights moral influence while Bryan officials announce the International and Great Northern and Houston and Texas Central railways plan to relocate a transfer track. The proposed shift runs along the east side of the warehouse and compress, with engineers visiting soon for formal talks.
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the safest corn remedy, claiming no cutting is needed and that it also cures calluses warts and bunions. It urges users to try tonight, noting 25 cents a bottle and sales by E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago and availability in Bryan.
Charles E. Jefferson, pastor of Broadway Tabernacle, New York City, delivers a pointed sermon to fathers in the October Woman's Home Companion. He argues that early years shape a child’s character and warns fathers about neglect, urging active guidance and moral example.
Pan American diplomats in New York held a long session on Mexico's internal and external difficulties but failed to agree on a definite program. Talks may be prolonged indefinitely.
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