Bryan Weekly Eagle Public Notice Rates and masthead
Bryan Weekly Eagle details post office entry date April 22 1912 editor Mrs LEE J ROUNTREE rates for Brazos county daily and weekly subscriptions with prices and publication day Thursday. It lists AP membership and reprint rights along with advertising representation in Dallas New York and Chicago offices.
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Bryan
Texas
Lee J. Rountree
Brazos County
Associated Press
Texas Daily Press League
Mercantile Bank
Dallas
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Association
Chicago
Ilinois
Qualitative turn urged in education by Dr Bizzell
Dr Bizzell, former Texan and president of Oklahoma University, argues for shifting from quantitative growth to qualitative improvements in education. He warns that piling up institutions and students without better methods risks neglecting real learning, and notes the nation is both quantitative and potentially qualitative in character.
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Bizzell
Oklahoma University
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Denton Record Chronicle
What One Wants and the Cost of Desire
A reflection on choosing one dominant goal and the dangers of pursuing wealth or power at the expense of integrity. The piece argues balance, self restraint, and preserving education and social bonds for a good life in a shared world. It urges common-sense ethics and freedom without infringing others rights.
Texas proclaims Lincoln among five great Americans at Tech
Citizens protest Abraham Lincoln inclusion at Texas Tech as a top five American figure while in New York a Grand Army of Republic member opposes Stone Mountain Memorial. The piece notes minority views exist in both regions.
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Biz
Broad
Texas
Abraham Lincoln
Texas Tech
New York State
Grand Army of Republic
New York
Stone Mountain
The Quest for Happiness in Courageous Self Reflection
The article argues happiness comes from within not from policy or material things. It cites Emerson on examining one’s heart and motives and seeks eternal, unseen truths for peace. It warns against chasing external fame or riches and stresses inner discipline from cradle to grave.
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Emerson
County Wide Free Agricultural Fair Promoted by W S Howell
The Brazos county free agricultural fair, sponsored by W S Howell of Bryan, offers hundreds of dollars in prizes to encourage diversification, intensive farming on fewer acres, and improved farm life. His philanthropy could set a lasting example for Bryan and the region.
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Brazos County
W.S. Howell
Howell Lumber Conpany
Bryan
Brazos
W. S. Howell
Howell
Pursuit of Success Through Action and Perseverance
Success comes to those who pursue goals with courage and energy. It is earned by work, ambition, common sense, determination, and perseverance, not by wishes or waiting on the sidelines.
Be Not Afraid Courage Theme Drives Mexia News Quote
A visitor at the Eagle office urges living in the present with bold action. The piece extols courage as essential for business success and personal resolve, citing Tom Paine and urging readers to fight for worthwhile goals.
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Eagle
Bryan Eagle
Tom Paine
Mexia News
Curious crowds hinder Dallas funeral home after Clyde Gray death
Police dispersed onlookers outside a Dallas funeral establishment where Clem Gray lay for burial. The scene sparked by morbid curiosity prompted authorities to restore access amid the somber proceedings.
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Dallas
Clem Gray
Faith in Local Effort Shapes Life’s Needs Fulfillment
Community optimism hinges on steadfast local work to meet daily life needs. Residents rely on coordinated efforts by teams and organizations to deliver essentials and services.
Son of State Chemist Died Last Night
Richard Fraps ten year old son of Dr. and Mrs. G S Fraps of College Station died at home last night after an ear infection. The father, G S Fraps chief of the Division of Chemistry at the Experiment Station and State Chemist, is in San Francisco and is expected Sunday to return. Only the mother and sister were at home.
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The
Eagle
College Station
Richard Fraps
G.S. Fraps
San Francisco
California
G. S. Fraps
Mary
George
Rusk County Seeks Cotton Pickers For Harvest
A night letter from Henderson, Rusk County, urges employing any number of cotton pickers, white or black, with free housing and ideal picking conditions. Milner says Henderson will have a bumper crop and invites local unemployed to report on arrival.
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Henderson
Rusk County
Bryan Eagle
R. T. Milner
Chamber of Commerce
Jno
Headlight law clarified by Texas highway department
The State Highway Department headlight division reiterates the law for 25 cent tests. Only inspection, focusing and tilting when needed are included. No guidance on repairs or device purchases. Complaints should go to the Commissioners' Court or department for action.
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Austin
State Highway Department
Texas
Attorney General’s Department of Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Millican Ladies Aid Seeks Mile of Pennies for Church
Millican Baptist Church in Millican Texas reports the Ladies Aid Society aims to raise funds for a new church by collecting pennies. The appeal explains a mile equals 5,280 feet and 16 cents per foot, totaling 844.80, asking donors to send 16c per foot to Millican Baptist Church.
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Millican Baptist Church Women's Auxliary
Millican Baptist Ladies
Millican Baptist Church
Millican
Texas
Albert Elbrich Seeks Help For Replacement Wheel Chair
Albert Elbrich, a Bryan street vendor of spectacles and small jewelry, has a broken wheelchair and cannot travel to work. Friends offer to pay for a new chair if he can locate one, and the appeal commends his effort to support himself without charity.
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Albert Elbrich
Bryan
Eldrich
Bryan Young Folk Decide Schools For September Start
Bryan young residents are selecting colleges for September. Nina Ferguson and George Butler head to Baylor University in Waco while Kathrine Higgs goes to Baylor College in Belton. Mary Lily Fountain and Mary Fraps head to State University in Austin, with Richard Grant Johnny Kenney Vergne Adams and others choosing A and M College. Gertrude Sims attends Oklahoma State University in Norman. Nanne Waldrop William Allen Sam Crenshaw join S M A in Dallas. David Bunting will attend Southwestern University in Georgetown.
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Bryan
Nina Ferguson
George Butler
Ray Jones
Baylor University
Waco
Katherine Higgs
Baylor College
Belton
Mary Lily Fountain
Mary Fraps
College Station
State University
Austin
Richard Grant
Johnny Keneeny
Vergne Adams
M. College
Gertrude Sims
Oklahoma State University
Norman
Oklahoma
Nanne Shel Waldrop
William Allen
Sam Crenshaw
Dallas
David Bunting
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Erard Family Visits Relatives After Road Trip Across States
Mr and Mrs E B Erard with daughter Vivian and son Edgar visit Ed Martin in Steele's Store and plan a week with family. Mr Erard travels to Kingsville to serve as secretary of Kleberg County Commercial Club. They toured East Texas Arkansas Missouri Illinois and Oklahoma, noting Texas road progress and contrasts with Illinois highway marking.
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E. B. Erard
Vivian
Edgar
Steele’s
Erard
Ed Martin
Bryan
J. D. Martin
Kingsville
Texas
Kleberg County Commercial Club
Brard’s
Arkansas
Missouri
Ilinois
Kansas
Oklahoma
Meridian Highway
Illinois
Union
State Highway Commission
Ozark
Bragd
Middle States
Blue Star Remedy Advertises Quick Skin Relief
An advertisement promises a jar of Blue Star Remedy will relieve itching from eczema, poison oak, ringworm, and other skin troubles. The copy claims deep skin penetration, immediate relief, no clothing stains, and a pleasant odor, attributed to ROMAN & VICK.
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Roman & Vick
Adv
Christian Philosophy of Life Sermons by Dr Bizzell
Dr Bizzell spoke at First Baptist and First Methodist churches on Christian ethics and the social gospel. He urged seeking first the Kingdom of God and righteousness, stressing practical Christianity, moral conduct, and harmony between faith and society, citing Paul and Jesus. He warned against science troubling the church yet urged adherence to Christian ideals to shape public life.
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Bizzell
Bryan
First Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
Paul
Brethren
Corinth
Corinthian
America
Jesus
God
Texas
Methodist Church
A. and M. College
Norman
Oklahoma
Oklahoma University
H. H. McCain
W. C. Davis
Burleson County Plans Road Bond Election for Sept 15
Burleson County Commissioners Court ordered a September 15, 1925 vote on a 600000 dollar road bond issue for Burleson County District No 1. The plan requires contractors to hire local farmers with teams. If approved, work could start October 1 on county roads and November 1 on state highways.
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Caldwell
Commissioners Court of
Burleson County
Brazos River
State Highway Department
County Commissioners’ Court
Will Wyse In Critical Condition In Austin Home
A letter from Mrs. Will R Wyse to J M Caldwell reports Bryan area native Will R Wyse near death in Austin from hardening of the arteries. His wife and son William stay by his side as five brothers’ Bryan ties are noted and Wyse is described as the last surviving brother.
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Will R. Wyse
J. M. Caldwell
William
Bryan
Wyse
Burial for W. A. Scott in Hearne Sunday
Dr and Mrs John W Black attend the funeral of W A Scott father of Mrs Black in Hearne on Sunday at 10 am Scott 55 born Hearne and later a Hearne merchant had deep ties to Brazos Bottom farming He is survived by a widow a son August a daughter Mrs John W Black two sisters two brothers and four grandchildren Interment followed in Norwood Cemetery.
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John W. Black
W. A. Scott
Black
Hearne
Bryan
Scott
Dallas
August Scott
Belle Brown
Fort Worth
Cira Terry
Waco
Will Terry
Jim Terry
Navasota
Norwood Cemetery
Mr. Trant
Grimes County
Davieville
Martins Prairie
Bron
Dick Hunnicutt
W. L. Trant
C. T. Trant
J. R. Trant
Kingsville
Texas
Hettie M. Brown
P. K. Trant
Maude Smith
Lovie Gammon
Mobile
Alabama
Belle Long
Wellington
Kansas
Robert P. Trant
Itola
Emma Trant
San Angelo
Lucille Foster
River Oaks
Brazos County
Iva
Sam Trant
W. P. Trant
W. S. Barron
L. E. Dowd
R. J. Halbooks
O. A. Ashworth
R. J. Hunnicutt
R. P. Andrews
J. E. Brown
George Owen
C. I. Trant
R. P. Trant
E. T.trant
E. B. Steadman
H. B. Lavender
B. F. Smith
John Rice
Gordon Black
Joe Christian
C. E. Conlee
Lonie Conley
Raw Moon
Mr. Goodman
Cotton Picker Wanted In Bronte Texas Hiring Call
Classified notice seeking laborers for cotton picking in Bronte Texas. Respond with mailing address, number of workers, and any required supplies to ENTERPRISE.
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Enterprise
Bronte
Texas
Prize Kitchen Sparkles in Brazos County Home
Mrs. Ballard Moore of Edge, wife of a farmer, won the convenient home kitchen contest in Brazos County and district No 2 of Texas. Her rebuilt kitchen features white walls, oil stove, built in cabinet, linen closet, and improved layout costing 75 dollars.
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Ballard Moore
Edge
Bryan
Texas
Brazos County
Moore
Waco News-Tribune
Trant Family Holds Annual Birthday Barbecue at Ferguson Crossing
On Friday August 14 the children of W P Trant hosted a birthday barbecue at Ferguson Crossing on the Navasota River. The annual event drew friends and relatives from Bryan and Grimes counties, with a basket dinner shared among attendees. The gathering is a historic Trant family tradition.
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Ferguson Crossing
Navasota
Mr. Trant
Bryan
Grimes County
Trant
George Deutsch Released Bond On Liquor Charge
Sheriff Jess Conlee Constable J D Conlee Chief W S Martin and Traffic Officer Tom Laymance helped place George Deutsch on a bond of 1100 covering three counts for sale of intoxicating liquor and solicitation to sell in intoxicating liquor. Bond details include 500 for one count and 300 for two others. Officials proceeded to the scene.
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Oak Grove
George Deutsch
Conlee
Tom Laymance
Chief Martin
Deutsch
Coniee
J. D. Conlee
Mr. Conlee
Manuel Eden
Dec
Lloyd
Chris Tatum
Cicero Shivvers
Watson
McQueen Colored Pressing Shop
Jess Conlee
W.S. Martin
Martin
List of teachers announced for Proan schools
Preparations are under way for the opening of the schools on September 14. A following list of teachers is announced for the term with Madison Hall as superintendent and Miss Wesa Weddington as principal. Included are staff for various subjects and grade teachers for East Side and West Side schools.
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Madison Hall
Wesa Weddington
Minnie E. McCarty
Mary Hyman
Gladys Reigle
Lacey Harrison
Helen Racey
Fred Sloop
G. C. Vaughan
H. Baltzell
Eagle Want Ad Urges Quick Sell or Trade
If you have something to sell or trade an Eagle want ad will do it quickly. List items for sale or trade and reach a broad local audience ready to buy. Include brief details and contact information for fastest results.
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Millican Ladies Aid Society
Bryan Young Folk
F.ar.costego
Dad
Safot
Proan
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