Enterprising Brazos County 4-H Clubs Drive Progress
County agent C L Benson and Home Demonstration Agent Lucy Givens report on canning efforts led by Mrs E M Seaman of Kurten with 19 cans of English peas from a pressure canner. Lois Mathis of Reliance grows a large garden while poultry clubs improve chick care and breeding, and local members exchange eggs for quality stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
C.L. Benson
Lucy Givens
E. M. Seaman
Kurten
Chamber of Commerce
Seaman
Prospect News Snapshot of Local School and Travel Updates
The community notes a new daily bus line from Crockett to Bryan improving regional travel. The Prospect school closed for a day due to the planting season and cotton market concerns. Students excel in attendance and promotions across rooms, with several pupils advancing grades amid farm and weather changes. A runaway incident injured G. M. Terry, and visits and trips are recorded for Miss Verna Tullous and Miss Laula Malone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett
Bryan
Eaton Rice
Wilson
Morris Beal
Luther Wilson
Verna Tullous
Laula Malone
Madisonville
D. J. McDonald
Madison County
Texas Bakery Adds New Machinery For Bryan Market
The Texas Bakery in Bryan announces installation of an electric dough air-removing machine to improve texture in yeast breads. Founded 35 years ago by Otto Boehme and later led by Mrs. Tilly Powers, the shop reports growing demand and a new profit coupon plan for retail sales starting April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas Bakery
Eagle
Otto Boehme
Boehme
Tilly Powers
Powers
Star Diarrhoea Tablets Help Baby Chicks
Diarrhoea relief claims back by Roman & Vick Ad promises money back. Advocate notes Eagle want ads available for selling any item.
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Roman & Vick
Adv
Burleson County Delegation Plans May A&M Pilgrimage
About 2000 Burleson county residents will visit Texas A and M College on May 6 for the third annual East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention pilgrimage. The group will travel by car caravan, tour the campus, and seek better farming methods as part of the county five year plan begun in 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson County
A. and M. College of Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commercce
W. S. Childers
Bryan
Childers
A. and M. College
W. S. Childress
Burleson County Chamber of Commerce
Somerville Chamber of Commerce
County Commissioners Court
Caldwell News
Somerville Tribune
A. J. Prasatik
C. L. McDonald
Caldwell
D. W. Cox
Somerville
J. M. Hare
Lyons
Rainfall Totals For Week At A. and M. College
The heaviest weekly rainfall of 5.79 inches was recorded at A. and M. College for the week of Monday April 7 to Sunday April 14. Peak rainfall during the period was 2.52 inches on Friday, with 1.55 inches Monday and 1.72 inches Saturday. Week temperatures ranged from 49 to 82 degrees across the days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. College
Eastern Star Sets Instruction Dates Across District
Mrs Belle M Brown district deputy announces Schools of Instruction for Galveston April 27 Houston April 30 Eagle Lake May 2 Port Arthur May 4. Mrs Bertie J Easterling Del Rio and W Gregory Hatcher Austin grand officers will attend along with other officers.
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Belle M. Brown
College Station
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Galveston
Houston
Eagle Lake
Port Arthur
Eastern Star
Bertie J. Easterling
del Rio
W. Gregory Hatcher
Austin
Facts of Life and Business Are Necessary to Progress
A Texas economist argues that modernizing farming beyond cotton is essential. West Texas dairy, poultry, and livestock income in 1928 totals rise above cotton alone, with oil revenue, improved dairy demand, and education driving growth and credit access for farmers to expand herds. The piece cites regional figures and a Kerrville Mountain Sun quote on five cows boosting family finance and farm value.
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Texas
West Texas
Associated Press
Texarkana
Ft. Worth
Marshall
Sherman
Denison
Tyler
Waco
Sulphur Springs
Division of Dairy Husbandry
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States
Kerrville Mountain Sun
City Tackles Growing Petty Thieving Problem
In Bryan a rise in petty theft prompts police attention as homes on the east and west sides are burglarized Sunday night. Authorities report money taken from dressers and a baby’s savings bank broken into, with little of value left behind to identify the culprits.
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Bryan
John Poindexter
Savings Bank
John Wallace Poindexter
A. J. Buchanan
Brazos County Health Nurse Reports School Inspections
Miss Ella Bandelin, health nurse for Brazos County schools, examined 1 387 children during 1928 1929 with 168 physician exams. A total of 2 675 defects were found and 1 441 children had remediable issues. 794 received attention to correct defects. 562 were underweight and advised on diet. Bandelin gave 78 health talks and followed up 56 homes.
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Brazos County
Ella Bandelin
Bandelin
Ball Lumber Company Chartered in Bryan Texas
Texas announces the chartering of Ball Lumber Company of Bryan with a 5000 capital. Incorporators are A L Lipscomb Dr T J Heflin and W R Ball. The mill operates across the Navasota River in Madison County. Want ads will sell it right now.
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Texas
Austin
Ball Lumber Company
Bryan
A. L. Lipscomb
T. J. Heflin
W. R. Ball
Navasota River
Madison County
Spectacular pageant queen chosen for East Texas event
Miss Nelle Webb of Groveton is selected to reign at the spectacular pageant Monday May 6 at A and M College during the East Texas Chamber of Commerce annual convention. She attended the Bryan Chamber of Commerce directors meeting with Haynes Nelms and H T Thaggard. The meeting discussed attracting industries to Bryan and planning road signs, fire prevention week, and a U S Army rating board visit at Allen Academy April 21 22.
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Nelle Webb
Groveton
Trinity County
M. College
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Webo
Haynes Nelms
H. T. Thaggard
Bryan
F. L. Cavitt
E. E. Yeager
Trade Extension Committee
J. Bryan Miller
Miller
Oak McKenzie
U. S. Army Rating Board
Allen Academy
H. H. Williamson
R. E. Smith
Brazos County
Williamson
Direcors
Wilson Bradley
Travis B. Bryan
H. 0. Ferguson
J. Webb Howell
John M. Lawrence
W. I. McCulloch
M.L. Parker
M. F. Vitopil
A. M. Waldrop, E. E. Yeager and
Brazos County Weather Storm Destroys Crops and Trees
A Sunday night storm swept Brazos County between 8 and 9 o'clock bringing wind rain and hail that damaged fruit young crops and some houses trees. W J Vavra of Rock Prairie reports the impact.
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Brazos County
W. J. Vavra
Rock Prairie
Weather Report notes scattered hail and rain damage across regions
Severe wind and rain affected areas with reports of crop and fruit damage from hail in Edge and Kurten. Tabor, Lee Wilson, Jim Francis, and F. M. Nichols noted lighter rain and hail elsewhere with little damage. Bryan saw strong winds and 0.52 inch rainfall with no reported damage. weekly total over four inches.
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Ollie Orr
Edge
Tabor
Lee Wilson
Jim Francis
F. M. Nichols
Fritz Rahneft
Kurten
Bryan
Baptism Administered At First Baptist Church
During Sunday services at the First Baptist Church eight members joined the church five by letter from other churches and four by baptism. The pastor administered the sacred baptismal ordinance in the evening service before a large congregation.
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First Baptist Church
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Garden Girls
Lois Mathis
Reliance
Poultry Club
Poultry Project
Louise Seaman
Childress
Frank Merka
Frank Habarta
Rye 4-H
Rhode Island
Fathers Vs. Sons Club
Washington
Washington, D. C
Ford Mercer
America
Oklahoma
Ford
East Texas
Prospect News
BY Nell Bentley
Brazos Co
Chamber Commerce
A. J. Wagner
Purina
Purine
Eally
Pauls
Jay
Collins & Wicks
Porto Rico
Moore Bros
Navasota
Jersey
Missouri Pacific Lines
Missour
SAS
ATS
Eugene
Frederick
Madame Jean
Oak Grove Ave
N. W. Corner
Bryan Hospital
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