O B Martin Expounds Purpose and Value of Extension Service
O B Martin of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke at the Farmers Short Course at A and M College detailing Extension work aims. He cited demonstration as key to real reform and noted 2 000 agents teaching 6 000 000 rural students. Major Page 5 Bunker urged East Texas forestry policy and a State Forest to boost home lumber and forest restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
A. and M. College
O. B. Martin
States Relation Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Martin
T. O. Walton
Extension Service
Congressman Weaver
Seaman Knapp
Benjamin the Wheeler
University of California
Walter Paige
England
Gladstone
Writers’ Conference
Agricultural Writers Conference
Page 5
Bunker
Major Bunker
East Texas
Pacific Coast
West Texas
Boy Scouts Enjoy Night Out at Old Fish Pond
Six Boy Scouts led by Scout Master Henry Wickes camped overnight at the Old Fish Pond near Bryan. The group held guard duty, cooked their own meals, learned swimming, and returned home Friday. Attendees included Irving and Philip Gaby Wilbur Rosas Charles Cabiness Roy Gardner and Leon Lobello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scouts
Old Fish Pond
Henry Wickes
Fish Pond
Bryan
Master Wickes
Irving
Philip Gaby
Wilbur Rosas
Charles Cabiness
Roy Gardner
Leon Lobello
Toronto Chosen as Next Baptist World Alliance Meeting Site
Toronto Canada was selected by the Baptist World Alliance to host the next gathering five years from now. The decision came before the current congress adjourned at noon after Washington DC and Atlanta representatives withdrew in favor of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Stockholm
Toronto
Canada
Baptist World Alliance
Washington
D. C
Atlanta
Tomatoes Without Rain From Gabe Carell’s Farm
Gabe Carell sent a large gift of fine tomatoes to the Eagle editor, claiming they were raised on his farm a mile from town without rain due to constant shallow cultivation that conserved soil moisture. The paper thanks him for the generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe Carell
the Eagle Friday
Bryan boys depart for Civilian Military Training Camp
Friday's Daily reports six Bryan youths leaving for Fort Sam Houston San Antonio to attend the Civilian Military Training Camp from July 28 to August 29. Reed Mitchell had already departed earlier and will join the group tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Bryan Boys
San Antonio
Marvin E. Wallace, Jr
Louis Pistole
George Butler
David Bunting
Glynn Cloud
Sanford Gibbs
Reed Mitchell
Picnic Suppers Popular at Bryan Country Club
Bryan County Club members enjoy warm evenings at shaded picnic grounds with electric lights tables and seats. Families gather for supper with noted attendees including Mr and Mrs W B Howell Jennie June Howell Doug lass Howell R W Howell Mr and Mrs T Burns of Houston Mrs M H James and guests Miss Miriam Crute with Mr and Mrs Gabe Cazell and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Country Club
W. 8. Howell
Jennie June Howell
Douglass Howell
R. W. Howell
T. Burns
Houston
M. H. James
Gabe Cazell
Miriam Crute
Picnic Party on Brazos at Jones Bridge
A Thursday evening picnic along the Brazos river near Jones bridge featured motoring in the cool of the day, congenial guests, and ample food. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Roman, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Christian, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Jahn, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jones, Miss May Hardy, Mildred Frances Jahn, Ethel Sellers, Callie Kern, Lucile Hensarling, Lillie Regmund, Mrs. L. H. Tucker, Mrs. Alice Roman, and Messrs. Harry Jenkins, George Lopez, and Billie Edmondson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos River
Jones Bridge Thurdsay
W. B. Roman
J. B. Christian
Hugo Jahn
New Power Unit Ready for Full Trial Saturday
The city’s new 350 kilowatt generator at the power plant will run on partial load today and Saturday before full duty Saturday night. City Manager E. E. McAdams notes the engine cost 38500 dollars, the generator exciter and switchboard 5500 dollars, totaling 43000 dollars, with building and installation bringing the total to about 55000 dollars. The unit equals roughly the power of the three previous units and is powered by a four cylinder engine with force feeding lubrication needing 500 gallons of oil for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. McAdams
Margaret Grant Visits Calvert Relative in Henderson Home
Margaret Grant returns from a visit in Calvert where she stayed with her cousin Elizabeth Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Grant
Calvert
Elizabeth Henderson
Moore Family Returns After Bryan Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Tom Moore of Nava sota returned home this morning after a weekend in Bryan as guests of Mr and Mrs W S Barron. Mrs Moore and Mrs Barron are sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moore
Navasota
Bryan
W. S. Barron
Moore
Mrs. Barron
Practical Education Pays Enter Monday August 6
Last chance to receive vacation rates for shorthand training promising easy success. A few weeks of study with practical, logical methods can lead to a high salary independence. Bryan Texas offers business and shorthand training starting Monday August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Shorthand Training School
Bryan
Texas
Former Bryan Man Appointed College Dean
John W. Kidd, once head of the Physics Department at A and M College, has been named dean of the College of Mines and Metallurgy at the University of Texas at El Paso. Bryan residents will welcome the appointment due to his prior work at the local college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kidd
A. and M. College
College of Mines and Metallurgy
University of Texas
el Paso
Bryan
Greetings from West to Bryan Friends
Mr and Mrs H R Brayton greet Bryan friends from San Antonio saying they stayed a week at the Gunter Hotel and will travel to the Davis mountains for two months. They plan to attend the Cowboy Camp Meeting at Passiana Canyon in August then proceed overland to El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Brayton
San Antonio
Bryan
Gunter Hotel
Davis Mountains
Passiana Canyon
el Paso
Scholastic Census in Texas Projects Growth in 1923
The Texas Department of Education reports an estimated 1,322,000 scholastics for 1923, up 25,000 from 1922, with completion expected by August 1. The State Board plans a $12 per capita apportionment and reserves at least $1,500,000 for new textbooks under the contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Department of Education
Texas
L. W. Rogers
What Do Women Want in the Press and Why It Matters
Texas editors and readers discuss what women want in newspapers. A Texas discussion led by Phebe K. Warner concludes rural and urban women share needs for domestic guidance, humor, success stories, and political insight. A Home Demonstration Agent is seen as key to sourcing relevant news for both groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Bentley
Texas
College Station
Phebe K. Warner
Texarkana Pastor Dies Sudden at Baptist Alliance
Dr J J Clear pastor of the First Baptist Texarkana Texas died suddenly Friday afternoon from acute indigestion after the Baptist World Alliance congress adjourned in Stockholm The congress adopted resolutions urging Roumanian government to end Baptist persecution and ensure free worship A total of 8000 delegates from 36 countries registered since the opening last Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Stockholm
J. J. Clear
First Baptist Church
Texarkana
Texas
Congress of the Baptist World Alliance
Congress
the Congress
Cloudburst Floods Richmond Causing Wide Damage
Richmond Virginia suffered heavy damage after a cloudburst and storm. The Weather Bureau logged 7.26 inches of rain as stores, homes, plants, and transportation hubs flooded. Water reached ten feet near Union Station, leaving numerous residents homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Weather Bureau
Union Station
Former A and M Boy Recalls Fight With Buffalo Bill Show
Vilas Johnson field director of Lion International of Chicago recalls 1902 Bryan visit by Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He notes a minor clash with show staff after students shot pins at balloons, then the troupe departed by Hearne to avoid delays. Johnson praises S E Eberstadt and credits Volstead era changes for Bryan progress.
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Vilas Johnson
Lion International
Chicago
Buffalo Bill
Bryan
Navasota
Hearne
Johnson
S. E. Eberstadt
Volstead
Prizes Awarded at Brazos County Colored Fair
Prizes announced for the Brazos County Colored Agricultural Fair held Saturday include awards for domestic art poultry hogs and farm products. Judges named for various categories list winners with cash prizes across corn cotton sorghum and baked goods and an additional prize pool of $18 to $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos CO. Colored Agricultural Fair
Brazos County
L. A. Nash
M. R. Bentley
Vivian Seale
Kazmeier
H. S. Estelle
E. B. Evans
Prairie View
C. H. Waller
Minnie Mitchell
Katie Williams
Lillian Banks
Julia Pollard
Alma Ellis
Willie P. Phillips
Eva Benson
Rubie Lee Rush
B. J. Jackson
Betsy Johns
Milly Brown
Seritha Jones
Eva Gilbert
Malinda Duren
Corinne Cass
Janie Brown
Annie Mae Lewis
Lula Sloan
Caldwell Receives First 1928 Cotton Bale In Region
Caldwell Texas news reports Refugio Hermandy delivering the season's first bale of 1928 cotton. It weighed 479 pounds, was classed middling, and originated on the D. L. Alford farm. J N Thornton bought it for 25 cents a pound. Sanders & Co. of Houston will handle consignment. local business leaders present a premium to the grower.
Cannatella Well Renewals Extend Drilling Plans
The Cannatella well group renews leases to avoid delays as prospects look bright. They plan to drill 4,500 feet if needed, instead of 3,500 feet, officials say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannatella
Horse racing revival set for Texas State Fair
The American Remount Association recognizes the Texas State Fair plan to revive horse racing on October 13 28. A letter from President R H Williams Jr states racing benefits breeders profit sharing and national defense through a strong Thoroughbred stock and sire lines. Secretary Weeks notes France kept racing behind closed gates to protect stock during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
American Remount Association
R. H. Williams, Jr
Williams
Weeks
France
Georgetown Man Visits Bryan on Brief Trip
F. W. Carothers of Georgetown former First National Bank president visited Bryan on Thursday as a guest of Mrs. Lee J. Rountree. He last visited forty years ago when the H and T C railroad terminal stood at Millikan and plans to enroll his son at A and M College next year. He notes Williamson County cotton at about 125000 bales. White's Cream Vermifuge advertisement claims forty years of use to expel worms with a 35 cent price.
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F. W. Carothers
Geogetown
First National Bank
Bryan
Lee J. Rountree
Mr. Carothers
Millican
M. College
Carothers
Williamson County
Ady
Evans Named Dallas Dairy Leader on Six Month Leave
M Evans leaves Bryan for Dallas on a six month leave to serve as general manager of the North Texas Dairy Association. Mrs Evans stays at home with the Bryan stock farm as he plans weekly trips back. The association, with about 400 dairy men, now produces over 11 000 gallons of sweet milk daily and aims to expand from retail to wholesale distribution through Dallas plants. It is tied to the Farm Bureau and retains Aaron Sapiro as counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Evans
College
Dallas
North Texas Dairy Association
Evans
Bryan
North Texas
South
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Farm Bureau Association
Aaron Sapiro
Temple visitors hosted at Beard farm fishing party
Mr and Mrs J H Beard entertained guests from Temple including Mr and Mrs Ed Brewster at a Thursday evening picnic at the old Fish Pend. The party also included Mr and Mrs M M Erksine Mr and Mrs Ross Deane Fred L Cavitt Esther Cavitt H C Beard Ruth Hanover Florence Harris Fred Newport Julia Parizek and Henry Wickes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Beard
Ed Brewster
Temple
Fish Pend
M. M. Erksine
Ross Deane
Fred L. Cavitt
Esther Cavitt
When you feel lazy and yawning day time you need a Herbine
An old advertisement notes that feeling lazy and yawning in the daytime signals a need for Herbine to stimulate the liver tone the stomach and purify the bowels. It lists price at 60 cents and notes sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Druggista
Adv
Chamber considers tourist camp for Bryan
Chamber of Commerce directors discuss establishing a Bryan tourist camp for motorists. The Rotary club is working on the idea and a committee including A. M. Waldrop D. L. Wilson and Mrs. Lee J. Rountree will confer with Rotary and report back. Secretary Eberstadt noted Brazos County Day events and attendance. The group also discussed road work on the San Antonio road and scheduled trade journal plans for August October.
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Brazos County
San Antonio
Allen Academy
Trade
Bryan
Chamber of Commerce
M. E. Wallace
Rotary Club
A. M. Waldrop
D. L. Wilson
Lee J. Rountree
S. E. Eberstadt
C. L. Benson
San Antonio Road
Brazos
Robertson
Tyler Haswell
Educational Committee
N. B. Allen
Trade Extension Committee
Wilson Bradley
W. H. Cole
J. M. Gordon
T. K. Lawrence
E. E. McAdams
Greetings from Chicago post card by Joe Sololik
A Chicago post card from Joe Sololik notes travel to Winona Lake Indiana for the National Photographers association starting July 31. It reports a very delightful trip and promotes Liquid Borozone claiming purity healing power and fast flesh repair with prices 30¢ 60¢ and 120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sosolik
Chicago
Winona Lake
Indiana
National Photographers Association
Revival Services Draw Large Crowds at Alexander Church
Rev. E O Vivion of Bay City preached the first sermon of a revival at Alexander church with his son Rev King Vivion assisting. The opening sermon asked Jesus question from Matthew on Monday evening, with morning services at 11 continuing a Sermon on the Mount series. Good crowds have attended so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Vivion
Methodist Church
Bay City
Alexander Church
King Vivion
O. S. Vivian
Jesus
Statewide campaign on clean food on trains announced
Austin, Aug. 1 A statewide drive against improper and unsanitary food on railroad dining cars will start after inspections by a state railroad commission representative. Warnings were sent to one railroad company and rigid checks will expand to other diners. If enforcement falters, suits may be filed. Samples are being analyzed by the health department to determine next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
State Railroad Commission
W. H. Beazley
State Department
Beazley
Railroad Commission
State Health Department
Baby Elixir for Wind Colic and Diarrhea Sold Nationwide
Advertisement promoting McGee's Baby Elixir as a pure, harmless remedy for wind colic diarrhea or summer complaint in babies. Priced at 35¢ and 60c. available through all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Cotton season opens as ginning begins in Bryan
Three bales of cotton will be ginned in Bryan this afternoon by the Parker Gin Company, all from Brazos county. Four bales have been sold locally in addition to those to be ginned, signaling the start of the cotton season with remaining gins preparing to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Parker Gin Company
Brazos County
Herbine Advertises Malaria Cure At 60 Cents
When you feel dull, achey, and sleepy and want to stretch frequent ly, you are ripe for an attack of malaria. Take Herbine at once. It cures malaria and chills and puts the system in order. Price, 60c. Sold by all draggists.
Beason and Eberstadt Recognized for Community Work in Brazos
Washington honors Beason and Eberstadt citing their roles in Brazos County Texas where the Tabor Welfare Club fostered community pride since 1917. The program spurred school improvements, home upgrades, better livestock and new auditoriums as nearby groups joined, expanding community fairs and cooperative efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Brazos County
Texas
Tabor
Tabor Welfare Club
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Cook and son head for San Antonio on auto trip
I M Cook of Steep Hollow and his son W B Cook agricultural agent for I G N Railway left Tuesday on an automobile tour through the country to San Antonio and then Laredo. Eight years ago Cook made the same trip on horseback to Dilley but did not like the country and returned to Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Cook
Steep Hollow
W. B. Cook
I.G. N. Railway
San Antonio
Laredo
Dilley
Brazos County
Prof Harrington Returns From Fayetteville Arkansas
Prof W L Harrington of A and M College returns from vacation at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. He says A and M College is fifty years in advance of Arkansas schools. The Eagle will publish his comparison article later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Harrngton
M. College
University of Arkansas
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McKinney
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Post Oak
Poland
Washington Chapel
Roan Chapel
George Ford
Jesse Johnson
Lank Williams
Gus Rey
Ames Johns
Sam Smothers
W. Overstreet
Bob Hall
Douglass Holie
Q. H. Lingard
Will Hall
T. W. Phillips
Plymouth Rocks
G. W. Terry
Turkeys
Caldwell
Georgetown
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M. Evans
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