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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
5
Bernard King’s four decades of service at the college earn him the honor of naming the new $125,000 multipurpose hall. The Wojest hall, touted as the largest in the United States, will seat up to 1,500 with overflow to 1,800, reflecting strong community support and planned growth.
Mrs Nat P Jackson outlines a rural women extension program through the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. The plan favors local clubs and federations linked to the College, with reading courses, free literature, and demonstrations by trained teachers. It stresses county unions, practical cooperation, and support from state women’s groups to improve living conditions and rural economies.
Former graduates express appreciation for new campus walkways that weave through the mass of the campus. The refreshed paths improve scenery and ease of movement, earning praise from alumni who retired ten years ago and now return to the campus.
A recap notes football losses and a 13 to 0 defeat. It highlights J P Garretts leadership of the Aggies, a strong basketball season with 11 wins in 13, and a promising baseball stretch. Track has not opened yet, but indications favor a good Aggie showing in state championships.
A&M graduates are in demand across engineering, agriculture, and other fields. Texas firms report A&M-trained individuals top departments in civil, electrical, mechanical, textile, chemical engineering, and agriculture roles. Many alumni enter farming, dairying, nurseries, and real estate, with notable leaders emerging in various sectors.
Over 1.15 million worth of cattle vaccines were administered this winter under the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College station with Dr. Stark Francia overseeing the veterinary division. Governor James Powellson attended the event as part of the Darebred cattle initiative. Dr. Francis reported minimal losses with one animal lost out of the inoculated herd.
A fragment lists carnations calla lilies and vegetables with varied quantities and prices from Scott Floral Co in Navasota Texas. It mentions peppers sweet and hot, tomatoes and peas with unit costs and bulk amounts.
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