Growth of Agricultural and Mechanical College Highlighted
The Current Issue notes the college’s growing usefulness through results achieved and new work begun. It recalls the tough fight to secure its position and vows an easier path ahead as it trains young men for success in agricultural and mechanical fields, aiding farmers and horticulture.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
State Farmers Course Boosts Texas Industrial Outlook
Culturists stockraisers and dairy men in Texas are taking part in an eight weeks course for farmers and stockmen. Progressive men from across Texas attend, signaling stronger efforts to build the state's industrial vitality and uphold citizenship standards.
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Texas
Commonwealth
Austin
Cadet Officers Pledge to Report Hazing at Annapolis
The Navy Academy cadet officers vow to report hazing they observe and urge upperclassmen to end such practices. They contend student body sentiment must cure the issue, arguing outside interference cannot reach the root cause.
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Navy Academy
Austin Literary Society January 20 1906 program
Program notes mention Civil Engineering talk by Shanklin Recitation by Wray RaSh Ess 66s esse hey Reese Current Events by Samuell DERBAYT 5. Debate on S. F. Austin credit versus Sam Houston credit with affirmative Waukin Whitter and negative Skaggs Schaeffer. Observations include Ross Volunteers drilling, brick warehouse status, Prof N H Brown at Prairie View Institute, short course farming instruction on Gathright Hall, and I N G spur track delay with branching decision.
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Shanklin
Wray RaSh
Esse Hey Reese
Samuell
S. F. Austin
Texas
Sam Houston
Waukin
Whitter
Skaggs
Schaeffer
R. ©. Lilly, C
P.C
the Battalion
A Tale From Stonewall Jackson’s Cadet Days
Thomas M. Semmes recounts a humorous incident from a cadet room with Major Jacksong and an officer. The major reveals a clever hoard concealment using a soiled sock to hide valuables. The narrator jokes about adopting the trick, learning the caveat to avoid the same mistake with clean socks the next morning.
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Jacksong
Thomas M. Semmes
Century
Mandolin Club Forms at College Gearing Up
The college mandolin and guitar club has been organized and is now working earnestly. About nine members form the initial group and they anticipate strong influence and satisfactory results as the club grows and conducts its activities.
Cornell Cadets Make Swimming a Graduation Requirement
Captain Barton orders the cadets at Cornell University to require a passing swimming examination for graduation, aligning with U.S. policy that graduates must swim. The measure means no Cornell student will receive a passing mark for spring term drill without prior satisfactory swimming test results.
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United States
West Point
Annapolis
Cornell
Barton
Cornell University
Oyster Roast Honoring Employer At 7 PM
Mr J Allen Myers hosted a fine oyster roast for his store’s employer last night at seven o clock A bountiful supply of oysters was served prepared with skill The Eagle representative received thanks for the invitation from the genial hot butter Myers extends this annual compliment to his employees Joe McGee offered a toast praising the host and hopeful trade growth for years to come
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J. Allen Myers
Myers
Eagle
Joe McGee
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