Bryan Weekly Eagle ad and rights notice from 1912
The page shows publication boilerplate for the Bryan Weekly Eagle in Bryan Texas dated April 22 1912 with statements about copyright by the Associated Press and advertising rates for daily and weekly editions, including pricing for subscriptions and offices in Dallas New York and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Daily Press League
Mercantile Bank
Dallas
Texas
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Association Building
Chicago
Pecans Shipments Highlight Machinery Versus Nature Debate
A Seguin shelling plant shipped a 42000 pound carload of shelled pecans to Cleveland worth 20000 dollars. The piece argues that Pecans offer a reliable money crop and praises machinery for processing nuts while contrasting its efficiency with nature's stubbornness.
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Seguin
Cleveland
Ohio
Brazos County
Bryan
Nature
Dallas News
Spring blooms in Bryan yield riot of color
Beautiful roses and spring blossoms fill Bryan yards with more abundant displays than ever this season. Residents need not travel to San Antonio as nature presents a vivid bloom in local yards.
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Bryan
San Antonio
Texas town thanks for avoiding storms but aids needed
Residents reflect on safety from tornadoes and cyclones and urge generous cash contributions to homeless, hungry victims of severe storms. Local concern highlights ongoing relief needs as communities recover.
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Texas
Tyler Hosts East Texas Chamber Meet in April
Tyler prepares to host the East Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting on April 20 and 21. The city expects large crowds and extensive entertainment as it showcases local hospitality.
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Tyler
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
State rally urged to aid Rock Springs rehab drive
The appeal calls on the entire State to support Rock Springs rehabilitation with an immediate need of 200000 dollars. It asks Bryan’s clubs to contribute and frames aid as crucial missionary work for the Texas town.
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Rock Springs
Bryan
Texas
Music takes center stage at Bryan churches Sunday
Easter programs promise excellent music and sermons to draw large crowds. State budget debate looms as House Appropriations plans cuts of six to seven million from the control board’s recommendation. Sue Haswell Memorial Park slated as a top Bryan feature for summer recreation. No Colorado trip needed for summer fun this year.
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Bryan
House Appropriations Committee
State Board of Control
Sue Haswell
Colorado
Dance and banquet season at A M College brightens weekend
Over the weekend A and M College hosted dances and banquets in a lively social program that drew students and faculty to campus events. The gatherings highlighted student activities and campus culture during the period.
Battle of Flowers Buzzes With Sweet Competition
Bryan hosts a cheerful clash of blossoms as rival blooms vie for top honor. Swat the flies attend as a playful motto suggests timely action. the scene blends light humor with garden contest spirit.
Thrift and Present Living in Kelland's View
Clarence Budington Kelland argues thrift has faded as families spend on luxuries. He warns that saving between ages 20 and 40 yields security after 60, urging life insurance as a future shield. The piece cites 1926 gasoline tax revenue of $187,603,231 and 9.0 to 2.88 cents per gallon rates across states.
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Clarence Budington Kelland
Mr. Kelland
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
A M College Secures Engagement With Madame Schuman Heink
A M College earns commendation for arranging a visit by Madame Schuman Heink on May 2. The piece urges colleges to invite nationally famous figures to campuses, arguing education should include opportunities to hear and meet leading talents.
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M. College
Madame Schuman- Heink
Local man dies after poison mix up at brother's home
Lee O Walker aged 33 years died at Bryan hospital after taking rat poison by mistake for salts at his brother C W Walker's home between Bryan and College. He was rushed to hospital but died within hours. Survived by widow step son Milton Dodson Jr parents C E Walker and Mrs. Walker four brothers and two sisters. Funeral held Monday at his mother in law's residence with Rev R E Day officiating. Interment at city cemetery.
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Lee O. Walker
Bryan
Bryan Hospital
Lee VA. Walker
Austin
Henry Walker
Foreston
F. H. Beard
Charlie Walker
Inlaw
Elizabeth Wallace
West 24Th Street
McCulloch-Dansby
R. E. Day
First Baptist Church
Ray Pippin
Reagan Warren
Harry Berger
Oscar Gregg
Charles Ramsey
I. E. Warren
Edison First Light Bulb Recounted by Washington Post
The Washington Post recounts Thomas A. Edison describing the struggle to produce the first carbon filament for the light bulb. He recalls endless trial, filament breakage, and repeated attempts with the glassblower, jeweler, and laborers until a carbon filament finally illuminated the bulb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Bachelor
Washington Post
St Marys Chapel Dedication at A and M College
State Council Knights of Columbus of Texas invites the blessing of St. Marys Chapel and social center at A and M College on Sunday morning April 24 at 10 00. Rev J B Gleissner of St Josephs Bryan serves as chaplain with crowds expected from Houston and nearby towns.
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State Council Knights of Columbus of Texas
St. Mary’s Chapel
A. and
M. College
J. B. Gleissner
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Bryan
Houston
Easter Sunrise Service At Sue Haswell Memorial Park
Twenty five or more members of the Free Baptist Young People's Christian Endeavor met at Sue Haswell Memorial Park at six on Easter morning for a sunrise prayer service. Eric Fletcher led the program with scripture readings and devotional prayers while a portable Victrola accompanied sacred songs. Rev. Milo Moore and his wife participated in the prayers, sharing in the outdoor liturgy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Haswell Memorial Park
Christian Endeavor
The
Free Baptist Church
Eric Fletcher
Christian Endeavor Society
Milo Moore
Moore
Governor Moody calls Legislature to May 9 special session
Governor Moody announced a special session of the Texas Legislature to convene May 9. The agenda includes the general appropriation bill civil service law and unified action to establish a more efficient economical development of a system of State highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Moody
Waco Pedigreed Cotton Named All-Purpose for East Texas
Pedigreed cotton from near Waco will supply every experiment station in the south as US agriculture reports. Waco cotton has won first prize at Dallas state fairs and Cotton Palace shows. Four carloads were sent to eastern Louisiana and an east Texas delegation led by Judge Fitzgerald found Waco cotton suitable for east Texas tests.
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Waco
United States Department of Agriculture
Dallas
Louisiana
East Texas
Fitzgerald
Tyler
Texas
MissourI trip for local high school teacher
J. L. Sloop a local high school teacher was summoned to Queen City Missouri on Saturday due to the serious illness of his aged father Fred Sloop.
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J. L. Sloop
Queen City
Fred Sloop
Charles DeWare Named to A&M Athletic Council
Texas Aggie notes Charles DeWare famed ex Aggie is named on the A and M Athletic Council under the new plan. Brenham home ground while not playing he attends games at College Station or elsewhere. DeWare praised as guardian saint of Aggie athletes with a storied history as an end and leader in business farming insurance and oil ventures credits his work to building the Former Students Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Deware
A. and M. Athletic Council
Kyle Field
A. and
M. Athletics
Brenham
Aggies
Aggie
Charlie DeWare
Jinx Tucker
Waco News-Tribune
Charlie
DeWare
Texas Aggie
Women Voters Seen Surging Ahead in Texas
Central Texas clubwomen led by Mrs. M. W. Sims of Bryan claim women use the ballot better than men and expect education to unlock voting power. They cite the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs and the Parent-Teacher Association as key forces shaping attention to child labor, maternity rules, narcotics, and other laws.
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Helen Pool
Waco News- Tribune
Central
Texas
M. W. Sims
Bryan
W. R. Potter
Bowie
Maggie W. Barry
College Station
C. D. Kelly
Groesbeck
Sims
Texas Federation of Women’s Club
Parent-Teacher Association
Maggie Barry
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
United States
Bryan Folks Leave for Clifton to Make Home
Mr and Mrs H E Schow who lived in Bryan for a year left Saturday for Clifton their former home Mr Schow worked with Eugene Edge in his dress goods department during their Bryan stay friends wish them success in Clifton and their future home
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H. E. Schow
Bryan
Schow
Eugene Edge
Clifton
Trustees to Meet in Brazos County Saturday May 7
Brazos county school trustees will meet in Bryan on Saturday May 7 according to County Superintendent D. J. McDonald. George B. Wilcox of College Station, trustee-at-large, is expected to preside over the meeting.
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Brazos County
Bryan
D. J. McDonald
George B. Wilcox
College Station
Mary in Bible Name Theme Across Revelation
A brief verse tribute by Joe McGee highlights Mary as a Bible figure. It recalls Mary washing Jesus feet, standing at the cross, and visiting the empty tomb at dawn with reverent tone. The poem links Mary’s acts to enduring remembrance through the ages.
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Mary
God
Jesus
Joe McGee
Evangelistic Party to Return for Hearne Meetings
Announcement from Hearne that the Charlie Forbes Taylor evangelistic party, after a recent Bryan First Baptist Church meeting, will return for a Hearne gathering starting June 1. Many Bryan residents plan to attend to hear the speakers again.
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Bryan
Hearne
Charlie Forbes Taylor
First Baptist Church
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week You May Know
County Clerk A S McSwains office reports a rise in marriage licenses issued this week. Names show Whites Florentina Flores Lorenza Belles and others with partners including W H Phillips Pearl Smyes Casrye Kolbochinski Machibio Flores Petra Valdes Rado Wagner Lena Eickenhost Oscar Williams Evelin Bladsor and more locally.
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A. S. McSwain
Florentina Flores
Lorenza Belles
W. H. Phillips
Pearl Smyes
Ward Prescott
Casrye Kolbochinski
Machibio Flores
Petra Valdes
Rado Wagner
Lena Eickenhost
Oscar Williams
Evelin Bladsor
Calico Relic From Civil War Era Ties Community Memory
A 60 year old calico piece, bought in Old Booneville during the Civil War when Brazos county seat, was preserved by Mrs. F I Garth and sent by Mrs. J A D Robison from Wixon community. The fabric, silklike and satin bright, remains well preserved despite time and an 95 cent per yard cost.
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Booneville
Brazos County
F. I. Garth
J. A. D. Robinson
Wixon
Woodville School Easter Egg Hunt Draws Three Hundred Eggs
The Woodville school three miles west of Bryan on the Hearne road held an Easter egg hunt Friday afternoon hosted by teacher Mrs. P. A. Tardy. Three hundred eggs were hidden and found by the children with prizes of candy rabbits and eggs awarded to Sam Restivo Lucy Retivo Sam Dechiaro and Lena Rena for the most eggs found. Refreshments of ice cold lemonade were served by Mrs. Tardy with help from Lena Patranel la Julia Lena Dechearo and Annie Strata.
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Woodville School
Bryan
Hearne Road
P. A. Tardy
Sam Restivo
Lucy Retivo
Sam Dechiaro
Lena Rena
Lena Patranella
Julia
Lena Dechearo
Annie Strata
Mrs Louie Lutz Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Louie N Lutz about 42 died Friday night at 10 at home on West 22nd Street after brief illness. Funeral held Saturday at 11 from McCulloch Dansby chapel conducted by Rev Thomas G Watts. Interment in Bryan city cemetery. Survived by husband three daughters and two sons. Local friends extend condolences.
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Louie N. Lutz
West 22Nd Street
McCulloch-Dansby
Thomas G. Watts
Bryan City
Warm Weather and Rain From College Station Week
A seven day period in College Station featured warm temperatures with notable rain. Highs ranged around the mid to upper 70s, lows in the 60s, and total rainfall measured 2.54 inches with traces on Monday and Tuesday and heavier falls midweek.
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College Station
Justee
Children Parade and Egg Hunt Draw Thousands in Bryan
The Allen Academy band led Bryan county children under 13 in a 2 15 PM parade from the courthouse to Sue Haswell Memorial Park. The Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the Bryan Lions Club, yielded six thousand eggs with prizes from local merchants. Sam E. Eberstadt oversaw the event with R W Armstrong supervising egg hiding and Willard Chambers directing transport.
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Allen Academy
Brazos County
Bryan
Court House
Sue Haswell Memorial Park
Revival Services Begin Soon at College Avenue Church
The College Avenue Baptist Church will hold revival services from May 29 to June 12 led by Rev. Clarence A. Morton of First Baptist Hamilton. Morton, noted among Texas Baptists’ younger preachers, will deliver stirring messages. R. R. Rush directs music with Miss Madelle Wiley at the piano in the church’s new meeting home. Public invitation extends to all, with further notices to follow.
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College Avenue Baptist Church
Clarence A. Morton
First Baptist Church of
Hamilton
Morton
Mother's Day Program at Steep Hollow Church
Steep Hollow Church hosts a joint Mother's Day program and the Steep Hollow Cemetery Association annual meeting on Sunday May 8. Calvin Risinger and Mrs. Laura Mims Hicks head the program with Jess Hensarling in charge of music. activities include songs readings and talks by local residents. Organizers seek help from volunteers and invite all to attend the daylong event at Steep Hollow.
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Steep Hollow Church
Steep Hollow Cemetry Association
Assasion
Pleasant Association
Brazos County
Calvin Risinger
Steep Hollow Cemetery Association
Laura Mims Hicks
Jess Hensarling
Albert Buchanan
Bryan
I. M. Cook
Steep Hollow
Rotarians Give 25 For Relief In Storm Center
Contributions to a Red Cross fund in Bryan for Rock Springs Texas storm victims total 43.50 by noon Saturday. Donors include Mrs Amon Williams J H Mawhinney D C McIntosh Mrs F Williams J T Hines Mrs Albert Buchanan Mrs Susie Covington C A Buchanan F L Cavitt C Moehlman Will Poindexter James Godwin and the Bryan Rotary Club with a 25 gift.
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Red Cross
Bryan
Rock Springs
Texas
Amon Williams
J. H. Mawhinney
D. C. McIntosh
F. Williams
J. T. Hines
Albert Buchanan
Susie Covington
C. A. Buchanan
F. L. Cavitt
C. Moehlman
Will Poindexter
James Godwin
Bryan Rotary Club
Marshall Bullock New Stock Holder at Lawrence's Store
T. K. Lawrence Inc announces J. Marshall Bullock as new stock holder and sales department head. Bullock, a Bryan native and Lions minstrel alumnus, is described as popular and skilled in sales. Moler Barber College advertises easy training terms at 712 Franklin Ave Houston Texas.
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T. K. Lawrence, Inc
J. Marshall Bullock
Bryan
Marshall Bullock
Lions
Barber
Moler’s
Moler Barber College
Franklin Ave
Houston
Texas
Chautauqua season opens with community event
The Chautauqua season starts Thursday as the year’s educational and entertainment feature. The community is urged to attend and make it a banner event for all residents.
Hearne Masons Welcome Bryan Knights Sunday Service
Hearne Masons hosted Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8 Knights Templar of Bryan at the First Methodist church in Hearne on Sunday afternoon for a ritual service and a sermon by Rev. R. E. Day. Officers and reception helpers from Hearne, Bryan, and nearby towns attended, with members listed and many local citizens present.
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Hearne Masons
Bryan Knight Templars
Golden Rule Lodge
A. F
A. M
Hearne
Ivanhoe Commandery No
Knights Templar of
Bryan
Sir Knight
C. E. Bullock
Hearne Baptist Church
F. W. C. Karney
Ivanhoe Commandery
C. C. Yates
F. E. Lichte
O. O. Henderson
W. F. Davis
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