Profiteering Charge Groundless, Man Declares
In Bryan and Brazos County a man named Eugene Edge denounces rumors accusing profiteering. He offers $100 for the rumor’s source and $5,000 to anyone proving an official investigation or fines. He says his books show cost and selling prices and welcomes scrutiny by authorities or citizens. He calls the tale false and defamatory and seeks to end it with this statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
First State Bank and Trust Company
Eugene Edge
Bank receipt from Bryan trust transfer 1920
Statement from First State Bank and Trust Co of Bryan dated April 20 1920 records receiving five thousand dollars from Eugene Edge to be held in trust. Signed by Vice President W S Higgs.
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Bryan
Texas
Eugene Edge
First State Bank & Trust Co
W. S. Higgs
Government Rail Losses Hit $1.129 Billion, House Panel Says
The House Appropriations Committee estimates total government loss from railroad operations at 1.129 billion dollars, including guaranteed returns under the Transportation Act. The report notes substantial public subsidies shaping the railway sector.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Johnson Leads Nebraska GOP Primary Race
Omaha reports Hiram Johnson with a strong early lead in the Nebraska Republican presidential preference poll as 330 of 1040 precincts tallied. Johnson tallies 12,000 votes, Wood 8,700, Pershing 5,500.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Wood
Pershing
Notice of May 1920 School Tax Election Brazos County
Brazos County Texas will hold an election May Sunday 1920 at Peach Creek school district No 4 to decide whether to levy a property tax up to 50 cents per 100 dollars for funding the state school fund. J S Barker named presiding officer with two judges and two clerks.
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State OF Texas
Brazos
Peach Creek
County Board of Trustees
Commissioners Court
J. S. Barker
L. E. Morehead
Brazos County
Tex
Notice of Citation to Unknown Heirs of Reuben Samuels
The State of Texas commands the Brazos County Sheriff to summon unknown heirs of Reuben Samuels by weekly publication for four weeks in a county newspaper before return day to appear at Brazos County District Court at Bryan Court House on the second term.
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State OF
Texas
Brazos County
Reuben Samuels
District Court
Bryan
Storm survivors sought as tornado toll climbs in three states
Report from the storm swept district says tornadoes in Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee require urgent outside relief. A death toll of 166 is reported with property losses running into millions, marking the worst southern outbreak in years.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
South
Sheriff Morehead Returns With Prisoner From Honey Grove
Sheriff L. E. Morehead returns to Brazos County jail with Willie Williams a colored man charged with assault to murder Will Johnson. The shooting occurred on the Allen farm in the county south area after which Williams fled and was indicted. Williams awaits district court action.
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L. E. Morehead
Honey Grove
Willie Williams
Will Johnson
Allen Farm
Brazos County
Johnson
Williams
Morehead
Chicago Strikers Vote Debated Amid Police Action
Insurgent leaders sought to end the unauthorized railroad strike in the Chicago district by calling a vote, but strikers refused to decide on returning. Police adjourned the meeting after leaders were denied a hearing, clearing the hall as onlookers shouted. One man waved an American flag and refused to fight the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Preachers and farmers strike in Munger farewell sermon
The Methodist preacher of Munger announces a strike with his farewell sermon on April 18, 1920 at 11 o'clock Sunday at the Munger Methodist Church. All stewards of the Munger circuit are asked to attend. BEN CROW signs the notice. Farmers urged to strike in Waterloo Iowa as Colonel Joshua Johnson promotes limiting food production.
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Cooledge
Munger
Ben Crow
Waterloo
Iowa
Joshua Johnson
Escheat Proceeding In Brazos County Texas 1920
The State of Texas seeks escheat of 24 acres in Brazos County from the estate of Reuben Samuels who died intestate with no known heirs. The petition requests publication to cite unknown heirs to appear and answer for judgement and writ of possession. Court of Brazos County. Docket No. 8818. Writ dated April 5, 1920.
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State of Texas
Reuben Samuels
Brazos County
Texas
A. Millican League
J. W. Barron
Bryan
Not Profiteering Prices at Our Bargain Counters
We offer low prices with a small living profit and invite inspection of stock and expenses. Our merchandise is not marked up 100 to 200 percent over cost, and we strive to please farmers and customers who seek savings without extravagant marks.
Bargains in Shoes Move at Deep Discounts Across All Ages
A big sale headlines infant baby doll slippers from $1.15 to $1.75 and extends to men and women. Prices span infant to youth sizes with oxfords, slippers and dress shoes in leather. The seller emphasizes real bargains with discounts claimed at 25 to 50 percent below normal value.
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Victor Patten
Special Bargains Readied as Sale Extends
Local merchants promote a wide sale with yards of dress lawns at low prices, Voile fabrics, shirt waists, children and ladies dresses, white oxford shoes, caps, boys knee pants, work suits, wool suits, harvest hats, and a variety of kitchen ware all discounted. Numerous 10 to 98 cent items and household goods fill the lineup. Call to visit the store for the ongoing sale.
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Gingham House
Just
Justin
Men's and Boys Furnishings Sale with Deep Discounts
A broad sale offers men's work shirts in blue chambray and assorted colors from 65c to 1.48, boys and youth shirts, dress shirts, balbrigan underwear, cross bar union outfits, and a large selection of neckwear. Pants, suits, and activewear for men and boys include wash suits, knee pants, and dress pants with price ranges from 50c to 8.50, frequently below regular values.
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Cross Bar Union
Millinery bargains for ladies and children hats
Our millinery department offers a large lot of trimmed and untrimmed hats for ladies and children at half current values. New trimming flowers and wreaths priced from 10 to 75 cents. Hat and trimming stock includes ladies ready to wear hats from 50 cents to 1.98.
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Justin
The Eagle Urges American Reform To Save the Republic
The Eagle argues the nation cannot endure the current order under any blame, placing fault on rich and poor alike. It calls for courage, sacrifice, and citizen duty to restore stability before national unrest worsens, asserting faith in the people to save the Republic and its institutions.
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Eagle
Republic
God
Methodist Revival Meeting Closes After Strong Attendance
Revival services led by Rev. P. T. Ramsey and Rev. King Vivian at the Methodist church ended Sunday night after two weeks of gatherings. Crowds peaked Sunday with notable spiritual impact and new members upon profession of faith or letter. Special music by Miss Nora Lovell enhanced interest. a reception for A and M Methodists and friends will be held at the parsonage Friday night.
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P. T. Ramsey
King Vivian
Methodist Church
Vivian
Nora Lovell
Captain W T Bals Joins A and M College ROTC
Captain W T Bals reported for duty at the A and M College as assistant professor of military science and tactics in charge of the Cavalry Unit of the ROTC. He previously served six months as district adjutant of the Brownsville District and comes from Brownsville. Mrs. Bals will arrive in the next few days.
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W. T. Bals
A. and M. College
Bals
Brownsville
Be Cheerful at Work Today
Perry Perriwinkle urges cheerful work despite short hours. He argues misery harms self and others, and that a worker with pep and a song in their heart becomes a public benefactor. He encourages doing work happily and living with joy.
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Perry Perriwinkle
Eberstadt Attends Texas Highway Commission Meet
Secretary S. E. Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce attended a Texas Highway Commission meeting in Austin on April 19. A telegram states the highway route from Bedias to Bryan via Iola McCree Crossing Reliance Steep Hollow and to Bryan is designated as east and west through these communities. He returns home tonight.
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Erfrstadt
S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Texas Highway Commission
Texas
Bryan Eagle
Bedias
Iola
McCree Crossing
Reliance
Steep Hollow
Bryan
Eberstadt
Wilson and the Third Term Draft Hint in Democratic Race
An Associated Press report cites an extraordinary Democratic Party scenario around Woodrow Wilson. It says Wilson may be kept available for a potential third term if drafted, while he has not publicly stated his stance or objected to Palmer or McAdoo as nominees.
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Washington
Wilson
San Francisco
Palmer
McAdoo
Associated Press
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Tumulty
William G. McAdoo
White House
League of Nations
Europe
Ruhr Valley
American observer Johnson to attend San Remo Allied conference
Ambassador Johnson, in Rome, is instructed to attend the Allied conference at San Remo as an official observer for the United States. He will not take part in discussions or deliberations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
Rome
San Remo
Hopkins County Agent Evans Attends Bankers Farmers Conference
County Agent W. W. Evans of Hopkins County and secretary of the Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce attends the Bankers Farmers Conference as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Evans. He is praised for work on fruit tree care, Boys and Girls Club programs, hog cholera control, and marketing solutions benefiting farmers, fruit growers, and stockmen.
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W. W. Evans
Hopkins County
Chamber of Commerce
Sulphur Springs
C. M. Evans
Bankers Farmers’ Conference
Evans
Bryan
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Texas
Eagle
Evan
Texas poised for fourth in 1920 population ranks
Special to The Eagle reports Texas showing a 59.4 percent population rise in 1920, with Beaumont leading Texas towns at 95.8 percent and Port Arthur up 190.4 percent. Total 1920 city counts exceed 159,000 across 14 towns, a gain of about 59,000 from 1910, as Stamford records a 5.1 percent drop.
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the Eagle
Washington
Texas
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Beaumont
Lufkin
Stamford
Port Arthur
Denison
Lubbock
McKinney
Sulphur Springs
Bonham
Bryan
Hillsboro
Corsicana
Orange
Amarillo
Kitts to Calvert Dramatic Club Presents The Arrival of Kitty
The Dramatic Club of the A and M College performed The Arrival of Kitty in Calvert for the Calvert Country Club. Miss Collins replaced Miss Pryor as Aunt Jane due to Pryor’s absence. Professor Brackett plans further showings in nearby towns.
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Professor Brackett
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Nebraska
District Court of
Bonneville’s
Main Street
Millinery Department
Methodist Revival Meeting
Capt
U. S.A
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