Harding Memorial Service Reminds Americans to Rededicate
About a thousand people attended the Harding memorial on the courthouse lawn Friday evening. Rev W N Shell and Judge W C Davis spoke of Harding as a Christian gentleman and patriotic American, urging renewed support for government and a return to better living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
Harding
Court House
H. C. Willis
J. B. Gleissner
IF. Law Henderson
D. J. McDonald
Charles Edge
Verne Adams
W. N. Shell
Gabe Carell
E. P. Humbert
L. E Dowd
Barron
C. N. Calmes
Davis
Henderson
Rev Whitman Fuller Returns to Houston
Rev. Whitman Fuller returns from a week with his parents to Houston where he assists Dr. Charles C. Weaver in Home Missions work. He and Dr. Weaver depart Tuesday for Kerrville for the Westminster Encampment during Home Mission week. Bryan praises Fuller for his life of service and success. J. M. Conlee of Iola leaves for a visit to Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman Fuller
Houston
F. D. Fuller
Fuller
Charles C. Weaver
Home Missions
Bryan
State of Georgia to investigate alleged floggings at Macon
Governor Walker ordered a state inquiry into reports that a masked band flogged four men in Macon on Thursday night. He said developments are awaited in Milledgeville where bands reportedly visited a Georgia training school for boys twice to whip two black attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Macon
Walker
Milledgeville
Georgia Training School
Sleep-walking girl wounded in blast at uncle’s party
Ruth Lewis aged 16 of Rogers was shot by her sleepwalking uncle Curtis Mears at a farm home party in Falls County Texas. She was rushed to a Temple hospital with the top of her head torn away and is not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Temple
Tex
Ruth Lewis
Rogers
Miss Lewis
Curtis Mears
Falls County
County Agent Beason Takes Vacation to Beckville
County Agent C. L. Beason travels by auto to Beckville with his daughter Elliott brother Dan Ghent Beason and wife. He plans to return to Bryan via Lufkin to attend the Rural Life Conference in August 2024.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Beason
Elliott
Dan Ghent Beason
Beckville
Panola County
Beason
Bryan
Lufkin
Rural Life Conference
Bryan Chamber Adds Hamilton as Honorary Director
T A Hamilton of Houston, president of LGN Railway, was named an honorary member of Bryan Chamber of Commerce board. The ceremony followed a regular meeting at 10 o clock. Secretary Eberstadt read Hamilton’s letter of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Hamilton
Houston
LG. N. Railway
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
S. E. Eberstadt
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Gordon
E. Eberstadt
Hamilton
Bryan Chamber Publishes First Trade Extension Journal
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce mailed the first number of its trade extension journal, a monthly for three fall months, highlighting Bryan as a buying and selling point for farm products. It promotes Bryan merchants stock, service, and friendly approach, aiming to extend the town's trade territory. Secretary Eberstadt and the extension committee are credited for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Eberstadt
Chamber
Baker, Texas Representative, Visits Bryan on Way Home
Representative O. D. Baker of Gause toured through Bryan on Wednesday while returning from Conroe on business. He served the 68th District in the 38th Legislature and plans to seek re election, though supporters urge a move to the senate covering Lee Milam and McLennan counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Baker
Gause
Bryan
Conroe
Eagle
Baker
Milam
Burleson
Lee
Senate
McLennan
Substitutes Named for Common Poisons in Fighting Weevil
Agricultural agent J. J. McGregor from Houston reports cheaper effective substitutes for calcium arsenate and Paris Green to combat cotton leaf worm. Arsenous oxide or standard cattle dip at .12 to .13 percent, tested by iodine, spray as a fine fog, cost five to twenty cents per acre versus $1 to $3 for powder poisons, with repeats as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McGregor
Southern Pacific
Texas
Houston
United State
Cotton Market Moves as Futures End Higher
Cotton futures closed with gains from unchanged to 12 points up. Local spot prices ranged around 24 14 cents middling, with round base quotes near 26 cents in the market.
Gasoline price cuts spread from South Dakota to Nebraska
Price reductions in gasoline have not reached Bryan yet. Omaha reports 16 1/4 cent per gallon at Standard Oil of Nebraska stations, down from 22 1/2 cents, as independents meet the cut in the ongoing price war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Associated Press
Omaha
Nebr
South Dakota
Standard Oil Company of
Nebraska
Gasoline Price Cuts Hit Several Texas Cities
Sherman lowers to 16c a gallon from 19c as price-cutting wars spread. Dallas holds at 11c after recent cuts. Ennis reports 16c after a 3c drop. Fort Worth sees a broad cut to 11c from 19c by the Magnolia Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Fort Worth
Magnolia Company
Recognizing Poison Ivy Oak and Treating Poisoning
Public Health Service notes poison ivy has three divided leaves while poison oak is a broad-leaved shrub. Symptoms appear within a day with red rash swelling and blisters. wash exposed areas with soap water and alcohol to prevent spread. Bathing in sea water or boric acid solution aids treatment, with recovery in four to six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Service
Millican Church Supper Planned For August 21
Millican Methodist ladies announce a barbecue supper at the church Tuesday night August 21 with a fifty cent plate price. All invited. proceeds fund a new lighting system for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies of
Millican
Mrs Edith Andrews Vacationing in Houston and Galveston
Mrs Edith M. Andrews a specialist with the Extension Service at A and M College is spending her vacation in Houston and Galveston visiting the Texas coast and nearby sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Andrews
A. and M.college
Houston
Galveston
Canning Demonstration At Walter Armstrong’s Home
Home Demonstration Agent Miss Laura Belle Roten led a gathering at the Armstrong residence with many local families. Participants canned beef, steak, soup, roast, and stew, totaling 169, 54, 29, 57, and 29 cans respectively, followed by a genteel dinner under trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Armstrong
Laura Belle Roten
J. S. Francis
Jim Francis
D. G. Benson
Beckville
Texas
Will Frances
Mary Locke
Fannie
Annie Locke
Phenie Locke
Ray Ball
W. N. Wilson
Clyde Wilson
J. L. Sample
Lawn Party Honors Visitor at Grant Home
Margaret Grant hosted a summer lawn party Friday evening at the Ursuline avenue home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Grant in compliment to Ellie Haygood of Shreveport La., a guest in the Grant home. The velvety lawn shimmered with incandescent lights as games followed by punch and ice cream cones, with many local young people in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Grant
R. B. Grant
Ursuline Avenue
Ellie Haygood
Shreveport
Grant
Dorothy Maigne
Winona McNeeley
Ora L. Young
Lelia Law Davis
Margaret Cobb
Merry Lillian Parks
Louise Weddington
Julia Belle Graham
Gussie
Ellis Ballerstedt
Wava Martin
Ida Belle Higgs
Kathleen Bullard
Laurene Higgs
Martha Newland
Ralphane Searcy
Ruth Wilcox
John Beers
John Sidney Smith
Harry Prager
Coulter Hoppess
Jack Doane
Donald Held
Milton Maloney
A. K. Brown
Horace Dansby
Olin Sanders
Erwin and
Henrix Conway
C G. Walker
Edwin Scott
Davis Grant
Pre nuptial Courtesy Shower for Grace Morehead at Erskine Home
A Friday afternoon reception at Mrs. M. M. Erskine’s East 27th Street residence honored Miss Grace Morehead, bride to be of Walter I. Burkhart. Hostesses Miss Maude Bookout Corrie Suber and Miss Ethel Evans arranged floral decor and presented gifts with a verse. A brick ice cream and angel food refreshment plate with coral blossoms complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Morehead
Walter I. Burkhart
First Baptist Church
M. M. Erskine
East 27Th Street
Erksine
Maude Bookout
Corrie Suber
Ethel Evans
Dr Goodwin Returns From Summer Vacation
Dr J N Goodwin has returned from his vacation spent on the Goodwin Newsom farm in Brazos and Burleson counties. He supervised building of barns and other structures and took farming instruction under Captain T P Foster. Foster’s well organized outfit contributed to a good start. The doctor enjoyed time with his aged mother and aunt on the ranch where they have lived for fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Goodwin
Goodwin-Newson
Brazos
Burleson
T. P. Foster
Goodwin-Newsom
Agent Buchanan halts rent ad after flood of calls
District Agent A W Buchanan stated a house advertised for rent in the Eagle drew 17 calls by Friday night and he was forced to remove the ad at once in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Buchanan
The
Eagle
South Dakota Governor Enters Fight Against Gasoline Prices
Marion Aug 11 The governor of South Dakota announced a gasoline war move as 160000 gallons purchased in Chicago will ship to nine South Dakota cities for sale at 16 cents a gallon. He urged neighboring states to join the price battle during the funeral for the late president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Dakota
Associated Press
Marion
McMaster
Miss Miriam Crute Sings On Dallas Radio Visit
Miss Miriam Crute of Bryan Texas, a 19 year old visiting Dallas, sang on an early evening program with accompanist Mrs Russell D Hart. She plans to continue studies in conservatory and private instruction in Chicago or New York and has a growing reputation in Central Texas.
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Mirian Crute
Bryan
Texas
Dallas
Russell D. Hart
Miss Crute
Conservatory
Chicago
New York
Russell
Central
Gabe Carell
Dallas Morning News
Rural Women Plan Community Fairs
A group met in Miss Laura Belle Roten's office to discuss home demonstration programs and fair exhibits. Attendees include Mrs. H. T. Holland College Mrs. T.J. Harrold Wellborn Mrs. W. E. Graham Wellborn Mrs. Paul W. McSwain Wellborn Mrs. J. L. Hensarling Wellborn Mrs. J. P. Gilpin Kurten Mrs. George Bell Bryan Miss Mary Opresteny Kurten Mrs. Henry Kurt en Kurten Miss Verna Fridel Kurten and Mrs. T. L. Tobias Kurten Mrs H. E. Edmonds Iola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Belle Roten
H. T. Holland
College
T.J. Harrold
Wellborn
W. E. Graham
Paul W. McSwain
J. L. Hensarling
J. P. Gilpin Kurten
George Bell
Bryan
Mary Opresteny
Kurten
Henry Kurten
Verna Fridel
T. L. Tobias
H. E. Edmonds
Iola
Memorial Service Honors Harding at College Station
In College Station Texas campus Christians gathered in the Y M C A chapel to remember Warren G Harding. Reverend W H Matthews led the service with Reverend King Vivian delivering reflections on death as a leveller. A regular army detachment from the institution attended.
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Bryan Daily Eagle
College Station
Tex
Aug. Il
Warren G. Harding
W. H. Matthews
King Vivian
Regular Army
Department of Military Science
Local woman chosen to handle publicity for Presbyterian drive
A state wide movement by the Southern Presbyterian church of Texas aims to raise funds for Christian education. Plans were discussed by F A McElroy in Bryan with a Dallas synod meeting set for September 11. Virginia West will handle Bryan publicity. Dr Henry Sweets leads the education committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Presbyterian Church of Texas
Presbyterian Synod
Dallas
F. A. McElroy
Bryan
Presbyterian
Christian Education
Southern Presbyterian Church
Henry H. Sweets
Louisville
Elm Street
S. P. Hollinrake
Presbyterians of
Arkansas
Texas
Appalachia
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Miss Virginia West
Wellborn Women See Pleasure in Lecture
The Women's Club of Wellborn met August 8 at the auditorium. Miss Agnes Conway of CIA spoke on vitamins, joined by Miss Laura Belle Roten, drawing praise for the talk. Members are urged to participate and contribute to club activities.
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Women's Club of
Wellborn
Agnes Conway
Laura Belle Roten
Brazos County Marriage Licenses Issued
MarriAge licenses issued in Brazos county since last Wednesday list Thomas Murphy and Vera McGee H C Bailey and Marie Dominguez John Scardino and Edna Degelia Robert Williams and Al Richardson Napoleon Wilson and Lula Johnson Steve Mathis and Esther Mae Story Lodger Wymola and Rosa Lee Lys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Thomas Murphy
Vera McGee
H. C. Bailey
Marie Dominguez
John Scardino
Edna Degelia
Robert Williams
al. J. Richardson
Napoleon Wilson
Lula Johnson
Steve Mathis
Esther Mae Story
German Chancellor Outlines Peace Conditions
Berlin August 14 Doctor Gustave Stresemann the German Chancellor laid out conditions for ending passive resistance in the Ruhr Restoring Germanys control over the Ruhr and Rhineland under Versailles terms as well as freeing all Germans outraged evicted or imprisoned was demanded in his Reichstag inaugural speech
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Streseman
Reichstag
Germany
Ruhr
Associated Press
Berlin
Rhineland
Ie Ty
Toda
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Rev
J. M. Conlee
Thornton
State OF
Georgia
Panola CO
G. N. Railway
C. OF C
Wilson Bradley
Brazos Bottom
Valley Junction-Bryan
Bradley
Mumford
Technological College
West Texas
West
W. Bb. Bizzel
W. H. Cole
J. N. Dulaney
John M. Gordon
John M. Lawrence
T. K. Lawrence
Oak McKenzie
E. E. McAdams
L. L. McInnis
Lee J. Rountree
M. FE. Wallace
S. FE. Fberstadt
A. D. Jackson
Trade Extension Journal
D. Baker
Ennis
Cak
Walter Armistrong
Erskine
DR. Goodwin
Miriam Crute
Brazos CO
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