Bryan Weekly Eagle Rates and notices from 1911
The Bryan Weekly Eagle bulletin lists mailing rates for Brazos County and outside, with editor Lee J. Rountree as managing editor. It notes publication on Thursdays and references Associated Press membership and a Denison Herald remark praising Denison's safety.
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Carriero Advance
Aaheinitin Enema
Mall—'r Advance
Brazos Coe
Brazos County
Ensee
Ontoa
Associated Press
Political talk in Texas fuels lasting unease
In Texas the current surge of political talk dominates discourse, while thoughtful policy debate seems scarce. Analysts warn that prolonged rhetoric could have enduring consequences for governance and public trust, with effects stretching for years.
Josh Billings Quotation Noting Critics of Work
The quotation reflects Josh Billings asserting pity for idle critics of workers. The note states that Josh Billings is now dead.
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Josh Billings
Josh
Dog Gone But Classified Ad Gets Him Back
The Mexia News reports a lost dog returned home after owner ad appeared in the paper. The story highlights an animal reunited with a grateful family and illustrates the ad as a successful appeal.
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Mexia
Nick
Dam the Bosque Says Local Figures in Fringe Debate
A fragmented quote references Col. George Bailey of Houston and Col. George Robinson of Wa do, criticizing a Bosque issue with a sharp line about peaches and prices. The remark signals regional frictions and a catchy local stance.
Bryan Eagle praised as a top community newspaper
The Bryan Eagle earns high marks for serving Brazos county with strong editorial work and community coverage. Clarendon News endorses its quality as a first class publication.
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Bryan Eagle
Brazor County
the Eagle
Clarendon News
Swanson and husband live apart in divorce era mood
Gloria Swanson and her husband are living apart while Blanche Sweet seeks divorce from a husband of two months. Bill Hart and his bride of eight months plan to separate as the movie world faces a noted strain in romance and public view.
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Gloria Swanson
Blanche Sweet
Bill Hart
Bride
Denison Herald
Flood control meet planned in Waco on August 16
The state-wide flood control meeting is set for August 16 in Waco. The Eagle asks whether Editor George Robinson of the Waco Times-Herald will join beyond the slogan dam the Bosque.
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Waco
The
Eagle
George Robinson
Waco Times-Herald
Who Gets Overhead On $200 Cabbage Sale?
The Eagle asks two peers from the Houston Post and the Waco Times Herald to determine who bears overhead when a Rio Grande Valley farmer sells cabbage worth $6 to the final consumer at a $200 price. The inquiry questions distribution of costs.
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Rio Grande Valley
Eagle
Georges
Houston Post
Waco Times-Herald
McKinney Man Sells High Breed Bulldog in Dallas
Ray Brown of McKinney sold a highly bred bulldog to a Dallas buyer for 100 dollars. The McKinney Courier-Gazette notes Collin county stock commands high prices across livestock and dogs, evidencing the adage it pays to raise the best.
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Ray Brown
McKinney
Dallas
Collin County
McKinney Courier-Gazette
Editors Spar Over Heatwave Quips in Denton Papers
Editor Will C Edwards of the Denton Record Chronicle jokes about Editor Tom W Perkins of the McKinney Courier Gazett e being too far for hot weather Fran k Browder secretary of the Denton Chamber of Commerce is likened to Mt Vesuvius in eruption on a hot day
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Will C. Edwards
Denton Record Chronicle
Tom W. Perkins
McKinney Courier-Gazette
Will
Frank Browder
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Vesuvius
Open Hands and Hearts Drive Daily Service
Open hands will never lack for worthy work to do. Open hearts seek worthy objects to bestow gifts and love. Open ears detect cries for help and open eyes find opportunities. Where you are, success invites and awaits you. Wake up. Get busy. Do it now.
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McKinney Courier-Gazette
New Vision Called As Passions Threaten Stable Government
The text argues that politics and religious zeal should not drive support for public issues. Wise men should avoid actions based on passing passions that could endanger orderly conduct and government stability. It calls for a prudent, enduring vision in the current hour.
Dallas Times-Herald Endorses Barry Ferguson Support
The Dallas Times-Herald editorial quotes praise for James Ferguson and cites Barry Miller as a strong prohibitionist. The piece notes long acquaintance with Barry in Dallas and questions the claim of him being a personal prohibitionist, calling it wonderful.
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Dallas Times-Herald
James Ferguson
Barry Miller
Barry
Dallas
Bing
Ministers Attend Close Free Baptist and Baptist Baseball Game
Dr Jno A Held pastor of First Baptist and Rev J J Tatum of Free Baptist attended a Wednesday afternoon game between the Free Baptists and Baptists. Sheriff Morehead watched nearby for safety. The contest was intense with moments of near collapse as cheers and groans bounced around the grandstand.
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Jno. A. Held
First Baptist Church
J. J. Tatum
Free Baptist Church
Sheriff Morehead
Dr. Held
Tatum
Groesbeck Journal Highlights Advertising Dependence
Editor George E. Hughes laments the local merchants' limited engagement with the Groesbeck Journal, noting strong foreign advertising supports the paper's expenses and sustains publication. He urges local businesses to recognize the paper's value and invest accordingly.
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George E. Hughes
The
Groesbeck Journal
Groesbeck
Jack Robinson
Journal
Men Live by Service Says Anacortes Paper on 32nd Anniversary
The Anacortes American marks its 32nd year urging readers that men live by service not selfishness, noting Northwest newspapers died when they served selfish causes and failed to serve their communities.
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Anacortes American
Wash
Washington
Marriage link ends with old man’s stable owner
A Dallas Times-Herald item notes a groom to be is marrying the granddaughter of a man who owned a stable. It contrasts this with a Williamson County ex slave who built a black lead farm and a schoolhouse. six sons allegedly became criminals, ending in chain gangs and prisons.
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Dallas Times-Herald
John D
Williamson County
Senator Astin in Town Delivers Remarkable Roadside Aid
Senator J R Astin visited from Mumford plantation and told stories about bread cast upon the waters returning. He picked up a roadside tramp and rode with him toward Bryan from Houston. His car broke down near Wellbury. a world traveler and seaman improved the car with his toolkit and saved several hours.
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J. R. Astin
Mumford Plantation
Senator Astin
Bryan
Houston
Wellbury
Astin
Federal students excel at A and M in Texas training
At Texas A and M College, federal trainees deliver top grades and high marks. Clinton Medbury earned an A in all work, Robert Childress scored 99 on the public cotton classers exam, the highest yet. Robert Johnson won first in a cotton classing contest with two others tied for second, both federal students. Patterson praises strong progress and dedication among trainees.
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College Station
Texas
A & M. College of Texas
J. C. Patterson
Clinton A. Medbury
Federal Bureau
Robert A. Childress
L. E. Dowd
State Board of Examiners
Robert H. Johnson
Bureau
A. & M. College of Texas
Patterson
Bryan Country Club Directors Elected
At the annual meeting of stockholders the Bryan Country Club elected its 12 directors for the coming year. Officers will be elected after the directors meet, with O. E. Saunders announcing details. Named directors include R. W. Howell J. W. Batts C. E. Saunders C. M. Cole J. E. Covey Wilson Brasley Thos. Lundine A. M. Waidyop J. O. Morgan W. W. Kraft Chas. A. Felker E. B. La Roche and James Sullivan.
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O. E. Saunders
R. W. Howell
J. W. Batts
C. E. Saunders
C. M. Cole
J. E. Covey
Wilson Brasley
Thos. Lundine
A. M. Waidyop
J. O. Morgan
W. W. Kraft
Chas
A. Felker
E. B. la Roche
James Sullivan
Wehman Farm Reports Excellent Cotton Crop
J. H. Wehrman, a leading farmer in Smetana, reports an excellent cotton crop from 35 acres. He expects twelve to fifteen bales with some fields yielding almost a half bale per acre. His upland Brazos county farm and farming methods position him as a community leader.
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J. H. Wehrman
Smetana
Mr. Wehrman
Brazos County
Huntsville and Steep Hollow cousins visit McCulloughs
Miss Hazel Hall of Huntsville and Miss Rebecca Hall of Steep Hollow Community cousins and sisters of Mrs. Louis McCullough are the guests of Mr and Mrs McCullough at their home on East 27th Street.
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Hazel Hall
Huntsville
Rebecca Hall
Steep Hollow
Louis McCullough
This City
Mrs McCullough
East 27Th Street
Texas organizes statewide flood conference in Waco
A Texas Conservation Association conference in Waco unites 188 delegates to plan reclamation of arid lands and flood control. Leaders including Governor Neff and Mayor Cockrell outline goals, surveys, and legislation to finance district development and federal cooperation.
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Texas
Legislative Committee
Council of the Conference
Pat M. Neff
Citzens of
Wharton
Colorado River
West Texas
Central
East
South Texas
Waco
Richard Coke
Sul Ross
S. P. Brooks
Gov. Neff
Austin
Rountree
Carl S. Guinn
Ballinger
E. R. Cockrell
Guinn
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Valley Irrigation Association
Texas Conservation Association formed at Bryan conference
Secretary A D Jackson of the Brazos River Reclamation Association outlined Texas irrigation progress and existing 300000 acres under irrigation across El Paso Pecos Lower Rio Grande and Elephant Butte regions. Delegates from College and Bryan attended along with a telegram of endorsement from Senator Morris Sheppard and twelve Texas House members.
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Jackson Speaks
A. D. Jackson
College
Brazos River
Bryan
T. A. Taylor
A. A. Stiles
Austin
John W. Gaines
Organization of Texas Conservation Association
College and Bryan
F. C. Bolton
John N. Garner
John C. Box
Rufus Hardy
Daniel E. Garret
Fritz G. Lanham
James P. Buchanan
C. S. Briggs
Harry M. Wurzbach
C. B. Hindsoe
Marvin Jones
Tom Connally
J. J. Mansfield
Texas
Wichita River
Colorado River
Devil’s River
Dee
Rio Grande
Red Bluff
Upper
Pecos Sea
Canadian River
Brazos
Waco West
Concho
Wellborn Progressive Community Club names winner and aims
The Wellborn Progressive Community Club held its monthly meeting with music talks tableaux and readings. The naming committee selected The Wellborn Progressive Community Club with Mrs Buna Graham winning the 5 prize for proposing the name. The report urged a community canner and planned future cooperative projects.
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Wellborn Progressive Community Club
Valse Fantastic
Ione Royder
B. S. Dowling
Eva Stewart
Margaret Hoffer
Eck Smith
Fay Royder
A. W. Royder
Stephens
Brogdon
Extension Service
W. H. Cole
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Wellborn
Miss Horton
Progressive Community Club
Buna Graham
W. E. Graham
Old Jefferson Sports Honor Sam Eberstadt
The Chesterfield Ball Club of Jefferson Texas hosted a game against Dangerfield in honor of visiting Sam Eberstadt. Sam, known locally as Sam E, pitched the first ball to open play amid an ovation in his old hometown. The Bryan secretary notes no Elberta peaches in Marion County.
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Chesterfield
Jefferson
Texas
Jefferson Vs
Dangerfield
Sam E.eberstadt
Sam
Bryan
Marion County
County agents plan September 29 30 fair in Franklin
C. L. Beason and family visited R. B. Ewing and family at Franklin on Sunday. Beason said Ewing and his board of directors plan a large county agricultural and livestock show for September 29 30. Our Tabor fair progresses on the 29 so we may miss the farm products and livestock exhibits from neighboring farmers. Mr and Mrs J E Covey traveled to Marlin for Mr Covey’s health and Mr Covey will spend time taking hot baths.
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C. L. Beason
R. B. Ewing
Franklin
Mr. Beason
J. E. Covey
Marlin
Ware’s Baby Powder Advertises Overnight Bowel Relief
Houston mother praises Ware's Baby Powder for curing infant stomach and bowel trouble after two weeks of illness. The letter claims rapid regulation of bowels within hours and notes the product is harmless and favored by babies. Sold at drug stores for 50 cents and 1 dollar, prepared by The Ware Chemical Co. Dallas. Adv,2 for sale in Bryan by Roman & Vick.
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Ware
John Webb
Avenue E
Magnolia Park
Houston
Tex
Ware Chemical Co
Dallas
Texas
Kurten Women and Girls Club Meeting Notes
A Kurten Texas joint meeting Aug 2 at the school house featured a dress form making demonstration by Miss Rotan home demonstration agent and a program by Brazos County nurse Miss Cross. September plans include home nursing class and a September meeting at Mrs. Odoms. The Kurten Girls Club met midweek to cut uniform caps and aprons, with discussion of family welfare and home economics topics.
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Kurten
Texas
Kurten School House
Miss Rotan
Miss Cross
Brazos County
W. F. Odom
James Long
E. C. Martin
Lou Prinzel
Tal Tobias
Artie Hearne
D. J. McDonald
W. H. Buchanan
America
Kurten Girls Club
Death of Mrs Sikes in Bryan at 77
News from Bryan reports the death of Mrs S E Sikes at 4 10 this morning at her son W L Sikes home in Benchley She was 77 and well known in her community Funeral services were held at 5 this afternoon with interment at Thompson Creek cemetery.
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Bryan
S. E. Sikes
W. L. Sikes
Benchley
Brazos County Hunters Secure Texas Licenses in Kerrville Trip
Col. F. F. Lichte and Dr. E. W. Price now own Texas hunting licenses after a Kerrville trip. They enjoyed a safe outing in the mountains and reported no serious trouble with game wardens while hunting and speeding playfully.
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Brazos County
F. F. Lichte
E. W. Price
Texas
Kerrville
Col. Lichte
Dr. Price
Death of Bohemian Resident Chesak
The funeral for B. B. Chesak was held at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Revs. J. B. Gleissner and P. Litwora presiding. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. Chesak, a respected Bohemian of the Smetana neighborhood, died early Saturday after a brief illness leaving a large family.
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Mr. Chesak
B. B. Chesak
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
J. B. Gleissner
P. Litwora
Cemeery
Smetana
Do You Awake Tired and Weak
Ironized Yeast is sold and recommended by all good drug stores such as the James Drug Store.
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Ironized Yeast Co
Dept
Atlanta
James Drug Store
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