Women Hold Key to 1930 Census Success
In the 1930 census the enumerators will visit about 30 million homes and depend largely on the woman in the home for accurate information beyond counting. She should know ages, marriage date, school attendance, rent or home value, and be ready to cooperate under oath. Cooperation from communities and press aids the process, but the woman answering questions determines success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Steuart
United States
Census Bureau
Department
Bureau of the Census
Caesar
Congress
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Tomato growers plan expanded acreage in Brazos county
Farmers including Joe Fagraino Jim Cahill C R L Jones and R R Shaw traveled to Bryan to meet Tomato Growers' Association director T H Tulloch. East Texas marketing director J D McEary warns early production is key and urges adherence to pruning schedules and topping methods to boost profits while replacing losses from cut worms and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fagraino
Jim Cahill
Smetana
C. R. L. Jones
Marvey
R. R. Shaw
Rock Prairie
Bryan
T. H. Tulloch
Brazos County
J. D. McEary
Alto
East Texas
Taking of Census In Progress Here
The article notes census takers in Bryan and Brazos County need public cooperation as 200 interviews per day is typical. Enumerator William J. Powers recalls questioning 20 percent of residents, urging households to provide complete information while assuring strict confidentiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
Census Bureau
William J. Powers
Bracey Will Be Seen At Kyle Field This Weekend
The Texas A&M Aggie baseball team hosts SMU for a two game series at Kyle Field with Friday and Saturday starts at 4 10 and 3 30 respectively. A track meet against Rice follows at 2 00 giving fans a full sports weekend and possible Aggie wins boost title hopes.
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Eagle
College Station
Bryan
Kyle Field
Roswell Higginbotham
Texas Aggie
S. M. U. Mustangs
Frank Anderson
Rice Owl
James Sullivan
Athletics A. & M
Aggies
Mustangs
Higginbotham
Political Announcements for July Democratic Primaries
The Eagle lists candidates for County Tax Assessor Raymond R Jones Dick Broach Frank Worsham. County Treasurer Roy Montgomery. Sheriff J H Reed. County School Superintendent F M Vance. Re‑election indicated for Montgomery and Vance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond R. Jones
Dick” Broach
Frank Worsham
Clyde F. Goen
J. M. Ferguson
Roy Montgomery
J. H. Reed
F. M. Vance
Track Meet Signals Rice Longhorn Aggie Showdown
The upcoming dual meet pits Rice, Texas, and Texas A&M as top conference contenders for the flag. Star sprinters Claude Bracey and Rufus Emmons headline the event with Emmons having recent 100 and 220 yard wins, while Bracey is hailed as a leading dashman.
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Rice Owls
Texas Longhorns
Texas Aggies
Aggies
Claude Bracey
Rice Owl
Bracey
Rufus Emmons
Aggie Flash
Longhorns
Emmons
Leland
Goddard
Baylor
Refund Made to Advertisers for Convention Program
City manager J Bryan Miller refunded 25 percent of advertising payments from the 11th Water Works convention and short course held at Bryan Texas A M College last year. After paying program expenses, a balance of 325.08 was divided pro rata among advertisers and closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas A. and
M. College
J. Bryan Miller
Daily Eagle Ad Sales Ends at Premises
The Daily Eagle lists ending dates for local advertising sales at the newspaper premises. Officials urge advertisers to finalize bookings and confirm spaces before the cutoff to secure display placements.
Appraisers Fix Amounts in Road Condemnations
County Judge A. H. McSwain received the report of three appraisers on Highway 6 right of way between Bryan and Robertson county. Fifteen parcels were affected with compensation totaling 1 043 dollars. Appraisers listed settlements from 1 to 290 dollars and notice is being sent to property holders. If not accepted, owners may appeal to the county court. The appraisers were W J. Couper, J Lyon Sample and Jim To hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 8. McSwain
Bryan
Robertson County
Judea McSwain
W. J. Couter
J. Lyon Sample
Jim Tohits
Longhorn Hatchery Announces Limited Custom Hatching
The Longhorn Hatchery states it will accept custom hatching until further notice and has a few 10 cent chicks remaining for sale.
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Longhorn Hatchery
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Tcu
Texas
Lee J. Rountree
Jess B. McGee
Guy Boyett
Emmett Holland
J. W. Harris
Fred A. Waurman
Justice of the Peace
J. T. Meger
Are
Medi
Daily Eagle
Adsworth
Waltham, Hellros and
Tavannes
Waltham and Illinois
Ana
Sankey Park
Diamond Department
Waltham, Helbros and Tavannes
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