Banker-Farmer Conference Drives Texas Recovery Call
The Banker-Farmer Conference at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, led by Dr. W. B. Bizzell and Hon. F. M. Law, urges Texas to unite agricultural and financial forces for reconstruction. It calls for production, cooperation, and aggressive action to meet postwar challenges and preserve civilization.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
W. B. Bizzeli
F. M. Law
Texas Bankers Association
Texas
Southwest
Post Office Notice From Bryan Texas 1911
Entry recorded at Bryan Texas post office on April 28 1911 as second class matter under act of Congress March 8 1879. One dollar paid and eight dollars acknowledged.
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Bryan
Texas
Congress
Divorce proceedings reveal name changes in Nevada case
The Waco News-Tribune reports Mary's divorce reveals she may be known as Gladys E. Smith Mary Pickford Moore Fairbanks. Nevada challenges the name. A note mentions Charlie Chaplin's wife seeking $104,000 annually amid social upheaval rumors.
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Waco News-Tribune
Mary
Gladys E. Smith
Mary-Pickford-Moore-Fairbanks
Nevada
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
Building more houses in Bryan urged over politics
A Houston Post editorial urges citizens in Bryan to limit political campaigning and focus on personal duties. It cautions against street corner debates, warns about neglecting homes and families, and emphasizes staying informed while respecting others views.
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Bryan
Bryan Eagle
Houston Post
Dallas Woman Shot Husband Sparks City Vigil
A Dallas woman, Mrs. Gayle Perry, shot her husband Rupert Perry in a high profile incident. Sunshine Joe Webb of the Waco News Tribune notes Dallas briefly went days without male fatalities before the shooting. The quote evokes a wartime resolve as reporters frame the event.
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Sunshine Joe Webb
Waco News Tribune
Dallas
Gayle Perry
Rupert Perry
Perry
Rankin
Propaganda Critics Call for Action Against Bureau Chiefs
The Eagle denounces government bureaus as corrupt and useless in strong terms. It argues propagandists flood the paper with excessive material and urges action against those deemed ignorant and parasitic to solve public issues.
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The
Eagle
United States
Welcome to Distinguish Visitors at Banker- Farmer Conference
The Eagle extends greeting on behalf of all citizens to the distinguished visitors attending the Banker- Farmer Conference. The message emphasizes hospitality and civic regard for the event.
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Banker- Farmer
Philosopher Seeks Labor With Easy Pay During Crisis
Perry Perriwinkle reports receiving a pamphlet from A M College titled Teacher Training in Agricultural Education. He quotes a bold headline I don't want a job unless was A Real Man's Job and seeks work at noon with minimal hours, claiming he will fish if no work and salary remain.
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Perry Perriwinkle
Eagle Office
A. and
M. College
Bayer Aspirin for Headache Genuine Label Claim
A market label asserts that Bayer aspirin provides genuine relief for headaches. The advertisement emphasizes authenticity and brand trust in the over the counter pain reliever.
Bayer Aspirin Tablets Ad Claims Longstanding Medical Use
Bayer insists on the name Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in a Bayer labeled package with directions for headache colds pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. The Bayer name denotes genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents. Aspirin is a trademark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salicytic acid.
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Bayer
Polite Social Exchange Recounts Exclusive Neighbor Greeting
Mr Smith-Farman gains wealth through a relative's death and seeks society. His wife plans an intro by sending a formal invitation to the Hartts. The Hartts reply with mutual introductions and confirm they will also be at home Wednesday at 8 o'clock.
Bryan Chamber official lauded for highway work in Austin
Secretary Sam E. Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce praised for his role on Brazos County highway projects at Austin. He thanked Commissioners Avery, Hubbard and Fowler for their reception as they set records in road construction.
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Sam E. Eberstadt
Bryan
Chicago Ad Seeks Room and Board Amid Food Shortage
An old Chicago advertisement asks for a couple to room and board with no children, amid a city report that over 60,000 children lack sufficient food. Tailor shops cut production postwar while wages rise, illustrating strain beyond money compensation.
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Chicago
Bryan~ Feagle
Money is a means of exchange not wealth say Houston Post
The Houston Post argues money cannot replace food and production and wealth. children must be cared for as future producers. It condemns landlords and society for harming the young, praises the YWCA, and warns that neglecting youth in the pursuit of money risks disaster for the nation.
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Houston Post
Small College President Addresses Former Neighbors
The college president spoke to his former neighbors in his hometown to reassure them his career had not led him to put on airs. He began with a light line, saying he would not call them ladies and gentlemen because he knows them too well.
Deplorable Oil Field Morals and Labor Strife in Texas
The Ranger Desdemona Eastland Wichta Falls oil fields are blamed for corrupting Texas morals and labor stability. Excessive salaries lure workers, driving up living costs and undermining communities with low standards and unrest. The Earle warns the oil fields are unsuitable for the average man at this time.
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Ranger
Desdemona
Eastland-Wichta Falls
Texas
Bryan
Navasota
Corsicana
Designation of Highway No. 45 Routes Through East Texas
The Texas Highway Commission definitively designates Highway No. 45 from Huntsville to Bedias to Iola and to the Navasota River at McRee crossing, then to Bryan, passing through Reliance and Steep Hollow. S. E. Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce presented the matter.
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Dallas News
Austin
Texas
Huntsville
Bedias
Iola
Navasota River
McCree Crossing
Bryan
S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Texas Highway Commission
Notice of May 8 1920 school tax election Brazos County
Notice announces a May 8 1920 election at Bethel School to decide if local property tax payers want a school tax up to 50 cents per $100 and if the county commissioners may levy it. W D Yardly named presiding officer with two judges and two clerks. ballots read For School Tax or Against School Tax. Sheriff L E Morehead signs the notice.
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State OF Texas
Commissioners Court
W. D. Yardly
L. E. Morehead
Brazos County
Tex
Merchants Association Denies Prosecution Rumors
A city rumor that several leading merchants were fined for profiteering is denied by the Retail Merchants Assn. Secretary Oak McKenzie states no government investigations have occurred in this city and urges stop to unjust rumors.
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Oak McKenzie
Retail Merchants Assn
Democratic Executive Committee Meets in Brazos Courthouse
Brazos County Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse at 2 PM with members including W S Higes and I M Cook. Vacancies were filled by J C Cloud Reliance J P Giltpin Kurten W E Gandy College and Ed S Martin Steeles Store. The county chairman will call precinct conventions for May 1 to allocate representation across precincts.
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Brazos County
Democratic Executiv Committee
O’rock
W. S. Higes
I. M. Cook
Harvey
John Kosarek
Smetana
John Beard
Edge
C. C. Vick
Court House
J. C. Cloud
Reliance
F. L. Henderson
City Hall
J. P. Gilpin
Kurten
W. E. Gandy
College
Ed S. Martin
Steeles
Millican
Wellborn
Steeles Store
Cottonwood
Pleasant Dinner Party Honors Banking Leaders in Bryan
A social dinner at the Hotel Bryan last evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. O. naat wright and Major and Mrs. J. L. Me. drew notable guests including Jos Hirsch of Corpus Christi agricultural chairman American Bankers Association F. M. Law of Houston president of the Texas Bankers Association P. I. Downs of Temple James Shaw of Taylor Cochran and Holland of Houston Travis BR. Bryan S. L. Boatwright Mrs. Lilla Graham Bryan and Miss Ruth Boatwright.
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Hotel
Bryan
H. O
Naatwright
Major
J. L. Me. Tnnis
Mr. Jos, Hirsch
Corpus Christi
American Bankers Association
F. M. Law
Houston
Texas Bankers Association
P. I. Downs
Temple
James Shaw
Taylor
Messrs. Cochran and Holland
Higher wages and shorter hours threaten world food supply
The Houston Post argues that wage gains and reduced hours cannot boost crop yields. It warns that persistent strikes by farmers would destabilize production of corn, wheat, cotton and potatoes, potentially starving the global population.
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The
Houston Post
High Cost of Living Drives Demand for New Car
Mrs Gadder complains to Henry that after adding nearly $2000 in options to their car the vehicle no longer draws attention. He questions why a six month old purchase loses allure as she tires of its familiar appearance and the expense of maintaining it.
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Henry
Mrs. Gadder
Mr. Gadder
Birmingham ‘Age Herald
Diamond Dyes Promise Bright New Color For Fabrics
Old garments become like new by using Diamond Dyes. The packaging claims women can dye faded wool silk cotton or mixed fabrics to any color with simple directions.
A Short Prayer From Bryan Texas Meets the War Debate
A spoof prayer from Bryan Texas pleads for more funds to help Europe, condemns those who do not work, and ends with a mock benediction asking for worldly power and glory. The piece mocks wartime sentiment by mixing biblical phrasing with political wishful thinking and satirical calls for extraordinary aid.
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Abe
Bryan
Texas
Washington
Europe
Bry an Daily and Weekly Eagle Advertisement Preview
The Bry an Daily and Weekly Eagle runs a promotional notice highlighting upcoming sales, local business specials, and community announcements. Readers are invited to visit the office for more details on featured products and discounts.
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Bryan
Weekly Eagle
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