Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bryan Weekly Eagle in Bryan, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1920

Page

4

Non-Cotton Zones Formed Around Hearne to Fight Worm

Texas Governor Hobby and the Federal Horticultural Board announce a plan to stamp out the pink boll worm. A noncotton area will cover parts of Jefferson Chambers Galveston Brazoria Harris Liberty Fort Bend Jasper and Newton counties with a surrounding 25 mile regulated zone. Ten mile regulated zones will surround oil mills receiving seed from affected Louisiana parishes. Hearne and border counties remain under noncotton quarantine with state and federal enforcement.

Hearne Washington Hobby Texas Federal Horticultural Board United States Department of Agriculture Det Tex State of Texas Jefferson Chambers Galveston Brazoria Harris Liberty Fort Bend Jasper Newton Louisiana Houston San Antonio San Marcos Snyders Presidio Brewster Big Bend Rio Grande Valverde, Kinney Maverick

First State Bank Offers Prize Trip for Brazos County Farm Boys

The First State Bank and Trust Company announces a $300 prize trip for Brazos County boys on the Texas Farm Boys' Special tour of the United States. A. and M. College Extension Service and W. L. Powers will aid enrollment and information. Enrollment cards available at First State Bank and City National Bank for interested boys and their teachers.

First State Bank and Trust Company Brazos County Texas Farm Boys United States H H. Williams A. and M. College Brazos Ed Hall First State Bank and Company Texas Farm Boys’ Special A and M. College W. L. Powers City National Bank F&tension Service A. and M College T. O. Walton Washington E. T. Meredith U S. Secretary of Agriculture Meredith Farm Boys of America Texas First National Bryan A. and M. College First National Bank

Red Cross Home Hygiene Classes Grow in Brazos County

Mrs C A Searcy and Mrs J P Royer teach Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick for the Red Cross in Wellborn Millican with large enrollments. Brazos County Red Cross lists nearly 500 women in the course. Remember the slogan Buy it In Bryan.

C. A Searcy Wellborn Millican Red Cross J. P. Roy J. P. Battle Millicorn Bat Brazos County

Bailey Speaksh at Weiss Park Aimed at Newspapers

Joseph W. Bailey addressed a large crowd at Weiss park in Beaumont on Tuesday night venting verbal assaults on the national administration and Democrats opposing him. He announced plans for a state tour to deliver "men only" addresses accusing Houston Forfarth San Antonio and Dallas newspapers of bias. The crowd gave little cheer as his peroration fell flat though some applause occurred when the national administration was not cited.

Houston Post Beaumont Texas Joseph W. Bailey Weiss Park Houston Forfarth San Antonio Dallas

Interchurch County Mass Meeting Set for April 23

Rev C H Storey the county chairman for the Interchurch World Movement announces a county mass meeting at the First Presbyterian Church Brazos county churches should be represented and all Christians urged to attend. Sessions at 10 am 2 pm and 745 pm with pastors asked to announce and urge attendance.

C. H. Storey Interchurch World Movement First Presbyterian Church Brazos County

Farris Stuart Wedding Planned in Bryan Church

Mrs. J A Martin announces the marriage of her sister Miss Mary Farris to A Norman Stuart on Sunday April 4 at the First Presbyterian church. After April 15 the couple will reside in Bryan and Mr. Stuart is expected to return to Haswell book store. The Eagle notes a cordial Bryan reception for the newlyweds.

J. A. Martin Mary Farris A. Norman Stuart First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Stuart Bryan

Leach Seale Wedding in Benchley Reception Follows

Miss Pauline Seale daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Seale and Mr Winthrop Leach of Beaumont were united in marriage at First Presbyterian Church. A reception for the couple was held at the Seales country home in Benchley. They left for New Orleans and will reside in Beaumont after marriage.

R. H. Seale Benchley Mrs. Leach New Orleans Meg Beaumont

Local residents visit the city today from surrounding communities

W E Gandy and R M Dansby came in from near Wellborn. Mrs Ed Carll and daughter Miss Dymple Carll of Weilborn were shopping in the city. I J Holligan of the Holligan Chapel community also visited.

W. E. Gandy R. M. Dansby Wellborn Ed Carll Dymple Carll Weilborn I. J. Holligan Holligan Chapel

First National Bank Aids Brazos County Farm Boys

The First National Bank of Bryant offers a $300 prize trip to Brazos County farm boys through the Texas Farm Boys' Special. Bankers push county representation on the National Farm Boys' tour, inviting enrollment and school cooperation to promote county resources nationwide. Enrollment cards available at the First National Bank.

Local social notes mention many visitors and errands

Saturday to Tuesday notices show Miss Pansy Hall and other locals visiting Steep Hollow, Iola, Wellborn, and Bryan. Officials report road work progress in district No. 2 with concrete bridges near the Navasota river and planned graveling to connect to the travel road, plus various visits from Harve, Normangee, Cross, and Kurten residents.

W. F. Odom Kurten Sidney W. Lawless W. E. Jones Harvey J. H. White Wixon F. W. Pool Millican Commissioners Court Navasota Wellborn Commissioner Pool

Family reunion trip to Hempstead by auto

Mrs D D McAlpine and sons and Mrs Coulter Smith and baby traveled to Hempstead today by car for a family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo W Jones. Mrs McAlpine and Mrs Jones are sisters. TO CANDIDATES Leave your orders for campaign cards with the Eagle Printing Company. Try an advertisement in the Daily and Weekly Eagle.

D. D. McAlpine and Sons Coulter Smith Baby Hempstead Geo. W. Jones McAlpine Jones Eagle Printing Company Eagle

Red Cross Offers $100000 for Public Health Nursing Scholarships

The Brazos county Red Cross chapter reports a $100000 national fund for nurses to qualify in public health nursing. Scholarships total $60000 with the rest as loans, plus $10000 extra for travel and incidental expenses. Applicants 23 to 40 with a high school education are favored. physical fitness and personal qualities are required.

Red Cross Bryan Brazos County The Nursing Southwestern Division St. Louis Albert Buchanan

Official Bryan Tour Probes Prohibition Enforcement

Federal Prohibition Inspector Mor ris A. Moore and a former U S officer in France spent days in Bryan examining Brazos county liquor enforcement. Moore praised local officers and noted low bootlegging signals, urging confidential tips while warning druggists to avoid high alcohol content preparations and drum mers to steer clear of unlawful sales. He stressed seizing vehicles used in violations and sought quick information on traveling salesmen and their products.

Morris A. Moore Houston U. S France Bryan Brazos County Moore The Eagle L. F. Morehead W. S. Martin

Bankers and Farmers Conference Planned at A&M College

The Texas State Bankers Association and A&M College announce a two day bank er farmer conference at College Station Texas on April 20 and 21. The program includes lectures on agriculture finance and farm tenancy plus live stock demonstrations and tours. Attendees are urged to send names and addresses to Major Ike S. Ashburn College Station Texas.

Agricultural and Mechanical College College Station Tex Texas State Bankers’ Association Ihs Texas Agriculture William A. Philpott College Bernard Sbisa Guion Frat W. B. Bizzell F. M. Law Banker-Farmer Conference On Texas Joseph Hirsch Agricultural Commission American Bankers’ Association Texas Bankers To Agriculture P. L. Downs Texas Bankers’ Association T. O. Walton Extension Service J. C. Burnss J. W. Ridgway R. F. Miller D. W. Williams L. W. Stangle J. P. Marstelor Mark Francis School of Veterinary Medicine Nora Lovell Paul Swancoat T. B. Benson Bartlett R. W. Hendricks St. Paul Methodist Church Houston T. J. Conway Agronomy Experiment Station A. B. Connor Register of Merit E. P. Humbert A. H. Lehdigh M. C. Tanquary O. E. Connell C. M. Evans J. C. Burns J. B. McNulty R. M. Sherwood Airdome Walton Peteet Texas Chamber of Com Merece John Gorham Waco D. E. Lyday Farmers’ Union Fort Worth W. L. Stallings Harris County Ike S. Ashburn

Prohibition Rules On Prescribing Liquor Require Federal Permits

The article outlines that physicians must possess a federal permit and use federal prescription blanks before writing beverag e prescriptions for whiskey or wine. It states the patient must have a known ailment justifying liquor as a specific. Pharmacists must not fill prescriptions if they suspect non medical use, or they share responsibility with the doctor and patient. correspondence about permits goes to Clifford G. Beckham Federal Prohibition Director Austin Texas.

Clifford G. Beckham Federal Prohibition Austin Texas

Pro Officers Fight Moonshiners in Strawn Texas

Eight miners were arrested after prohibition officers battled foreign miners in Strawn. They destroyed a 100 gallon sour mash still and 400 gallons of whiskey. An Italian was killed and an Austrian seriously wounded in the clash. T. B. Martin and Joe Stasta were seen in nearby towns.

Strawn Tex Prohibition

Judge Davis Delayed By Car Trouble in Cameron

Bryan judge W C Davis spoke in Cameron on the National Democratic Administration. Hon T S Henderson addressed the crowd before Davis arrived delayed by car trouble. Jno W Pope of Dallas spoke for J W Bailey followed by Davis rebuttal on the controversy.

Cameron Enterprise W. C. Davis Bryan Cameron National Democratic Davis T. S. Henderson Henderson Jno

State Sunday School Convention Delegation Push

Prof. C M Bethany head of West Side school and Methodist Sunday school urges all local leaders to mobilize large delegations to the State Sunday School convention in Waco April 27 to 29. He asks each Sunday school to set goals and have classes fund their attendance to boost Brazos County as banner county.

C. M. Bethany West Side Methodist Sunday School State W. N. Wiggins Waco Mr. Bethany Brazos County Banner County

Also Mentioned on This Page

First State Bank OF Bryan Bailey Interchurch County Farris-Stuart Roper Temas Vtove Lamy BP Cleveland Magnolia Petroleum Company Gumrovees Tie Cowremien First National Bank of Bryant H. O. Boatwright H. H. Williamson Banks of Boatwright Pansy Hall T. P. Hall Steep Hollow Geo. F. Isbell Iola C. A. Robinson Minter Springs Ora Williams J. D. Steele Richard McDonald Normangee Walter Simpson Clay J. M. Atkins Rock Prairie Hardy Nevill Cross Grimes County J. J. Vandiver J. L. Sample Cottonwood Church John McCallum Tabor W. D. Yardley J. D. Barnett W. H. Davidson Amelia Smith Mesdames Bledsoe and Hearne Democrat Marshal Jones Prospect Jas. Wilson, Jr J. G. Minkert J. E. Bullock Boonville J. S. Dean J. W. Thompson Edge J. D. Goen H. O. Jones Capt W. A. McKinney Wheelock Ed Payne J. S. Williams A. J. Keith Jim Trant Red Walla Bryan Legal Investigation A. & M. College Farmer Banker Meeting Associated Press T. B. Martin Joe Stasta A. P. Swallow Niagara Sprayer Co Bryan, Texas
Search Courier

Search the Bryan Weekly Eagle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bryan Weekly Eagle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication