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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
2
Dorothy Carlson Wins National Oratorical Contest
Miss Dorothy Carlson age 18 from Salt Lake City won the National High School Oratorical Contest and will compete in Washington against European representatives. Her simple, direct constitution address impressed judges. coached only by her mother, she used poise and determination rather than extraordinary skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Carlson
Washington, D. C
Europe
Carlson
Salt Lake City
United States
Dorothy
Bryan
Texans and Brazos farmers seize cotton market boom
With cotton prices above 26 cents, Brazos County farmers face a strong fall. The region lags in improved pecan varieties, but tenants and indebted farmers may liquidate debts as the season yields profits after lean years. Local effort linked to Texan and Brazos collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Texas
Brazos
American Legion convention to be held in Paris
United States and France ties strengthen as the American Legion holds its convention in Paris. Veterans arrive to renew bonds with families and former comrades in a formal welcome reflecting wartime history and ongoing activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
American Legion
Paris
Bryan Cotton Market Quoted as Standard for Seveneights
The Eagle notes that quotations reflect standard price for seveneights cotton and not the maximum. Best staple grades fetch higher prices, often by about two cents per pound, depending on quality. Bryan's cotton market quality is described as superior in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Bryan
Due Process Appeal Raises Supreme Court Question
The article notes that the Sacco Vanzetti case will appeal on due process grounds, acknowledges skepticism about success, and recalls historic Supreme Court decisions hinging on due process. It also mentions local Baptist youth work, the need for trained church workers, and the value of educated laymen in Texas churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Sacco- Vanzetti
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union
Texas
Churches and charity in Houston compared to Europe and Rome
A Houston Daily Press photo feature contrasts a poor grandmother selling papers and a royal child king with a six year old Romanian, urging churches to aid the needy. Editorials from Hearne Democrat and Richardson Echo praise Mrs. Lee J. Rountree’s selection as vice president of the National Editorial Association and urge Texas editors to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Texas
National Editorial Association
Youngest U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt Inaugurated at Forty Two
Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest president in U.S. history when he was inaugurated at age forty two. His ascent followed the assassination of William McKinley, reshaping the nation’s leadership and domestic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Sacco and Vanzetti Executed in Charlestown Chair
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti died in the electric chair at Charlestown State Prison after a seven year legal fight to save them. They maintained innocence and defiantly affirmed their beliefs as the executions followed Crestino Madeiros who preceded them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Charlestown State Prison
Crestino Madeiros
Sacco
Vanzetti
Demonstrations Erupt Worldwide Over Sacco and Vanzetti Execution
News from Geneva reports a mob attacked the United States Consulate and shattered windows at the League of Nations library after the execution was publicized. In New York and across the United States the reaction was subdued, with officials noting a quiet reception of the news domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Sacco
Vanzetti
Geneva
United States
League of Nations
George Griffin Bryan singing prodigy nears national fame
George Griffin Jr twenty year old Bryan native gains early records with Victor Phonograph. He started in Victoria church choir, studied in Houston under George Crampion, sang on KRPC, then at Bethany College, Lindsborg. He made two Victor records in Kansas City and toured Chicago, aiming for a full singing career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Reinald Werrenrheh
America
George Griffin, Jr
Victor Phonograph Company
Young Griffith
Victoria
Desand
South Temes
Griffin
Houston
Voice
George Crampion
Christ Episcopal Church
KRPC
Bethany College
Lindsberg
Kansas
Milford Kansas
Arthur Uhe
Victor
Kansas City
Marsh
Vietor
Nina
Bryan Singer
Chicago
Victor Company
Young Griffin
Highway Notes on State Roads and Equipment Arrival
Engineer J E Blair of the State Department for Dirmsion No 17 today receives a car load of motor trucks the first of four to bolster work. Once on hand the highway department can do much, flood protection efforts continue near Kurten Road on Highway 21, graveling on Highway 6 below Wellbor. Blair aims to keep roads passable in all weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Blair
States Department
Dirmsion No 17
Highway Department
Bryan Lom
Kurten Road
Wellbors
Blair
Bryan Cotton Totals and Market Report for Brazos Valley
Cotton sales in Bryan show high prices with 2342 bales weighed by local warehouses up to Saturday. Farmers Union and other compresses indicate strong demand as Brazos Valley crops face boll weevil damage and drought, with an estimated 18000 bales for the season and a 50 percent drop from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Farmers Union
Brazos Valley
Brazos County
Benjamin Franklin on the First U.S. Postage Stamp
The 1857 first United States postage stamp featured Benjamin Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Benjamin Franklin
Where Are Our Old Time Preachers Is Asked by Boatwright
Hea HO Boatwright at the Methodist church asked what happened to the old-time preachers who called an address a sermon and an offering a collection. He urged vigorous leadership in all fields and urged youth to show courage and hope for the future. At the hour’s end the congregation greeted him with handshakes and praise for the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Daily Press
Houston
Romania
Mam
Galldeen
Atterbergs
Toj
Mar
Chima
Hearne Democrat
Boatwright
Hea HO
Mr. Boat
Bryan Artist Marie Haines Exhibits Local Scenes
Miss Marie Haines displays a group of works in J Kaplan's show window. The collection features two Bryan local views Indian Blankets and Near Spring plus scenes from Santa Fe New Mexico Adobe Walls Mountains Near Santa Fe and Am id Brown Oaks. Haines, now in the Santa Fe artist colony, favors Texas subjects in her varied canvases.
Wanted to buy second hand buggy harness and pony
Cash buyer Chas. Claydon of Bryan seeks a second hand baggy and harness and a gentle pony capable of pulling a buggy. Contact Rt. 3 Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Claydon
Rt. 3
Bryan
Secrets of Camp Cored Cooking on the Santa Fe Trail
Covered wagons rest in a Western evening circling to corral stock as mules plod along the Santa Fe Trail. Women plan to bake bread. heat and spoiled yeast provoke concerns about bread rising and meals amid the plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee
Cimarron
Ebenezer Hawnight
Sally Hawkins
Campfire Baking Delights From Salted Trail Recipes
Evaporated milk and baking powder let campers bake muffins biscuits and cakes on a camp fire. The article offers Ovenless Bread Butter Cakes and Fried Johnny Cake with simple quantities and steps for outdoor cooking along trails and at scenic campsites.
Adirondack Flapjacks Recipe From Hunters Treat
A traditional hunting and fishing meal features Adirondack flapjacks. The recipe uses 2 cups flour 14 teaspoons salt 2 eggs milk melted shortening and baking powder. Sift dry ingredients add beaten eggs milk and shortening then cook small frying pans in layers and serve as a stacked cake with maple or brown sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Methodist Women Meet in Groups at First Methodist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held group meetings Monday afternoon. Group No. 2 reported eight-six Bible chapters read and twelve visits to the sick, with notes from two members read. Group No. 3 featured an outdoor social. Miss Grace Thatcher led a Bible lesson on Zachariah and the group discussed Changing Currents in Mexico. Group No. 5, at Mrs. W. L. Porter’s home, held a business session and Voice program with devotion on Haggai. eleven members attended and 31 Bible chapters and 12 sick visits were recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church
Group No. 2
Nime
W. F. Gibbs
Mexico
P. H. Hensarling
New Mexico
Mesdemes P. H. Hensarling
S. E. Eberstadt
Rebecca Baker
John M. Lawrence
B. T. Pool
H. W. Plumb
Lamar Bethea
J. W. Barron
Clifton R. Gardner
W. W. Solomon
Bessie Lawrence
C. A. Lewis
Fred Jensen
L. A. Koenig
BE. J. Jenkins
H. H. McCain
Oak McKenzie
C. G. Repass
Miss Grace
Thatcher
W. L. Porter
Jno
W. Black
J. M. Williams
W. M. Owens
W. K. Gibbs
O. A.ashworth
William Leading
Nell Cole
Mesdames O. A. Ashworth
Jno. W. Black, Nelson Dulaney, E. W. Bullock
J. W. Jones
Nat Allen
Alvord Attends Texas Agricultural Federating Meet
Director C H Alvord of the Extension Service returned from a San Antonio gathering aimed at forging closer ties among Texas farm and ranching groups. The May 16 College Station executive meeting ordered the creation of a federation to unite agricultural organizations, similar in role to the Bankers or Bar associations. R R Lancaster was added to the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Alvord
Extension Service
San Antonio
Texas Southwestern Cattle Raislees’ Association
College Station
Texas
Alvord
Bankers’ Association
State Bar Association
Manufacturers’ Association
Federation of Labor
R. R. Lancaster
The
Weet
Ganization
Local Chamber Focuses on Highways and Schools
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce met to discuss highways and education. Leaders included F L Henderson Tyler Haswell A M Waldrop E J Jenkins Dean F C Bolton and Dr T C Walton with J N Dulaney presiding in Howell's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
W. F. Gelber
Tyler Haswell
W. S. Howell
F. L. Henderson
E. J. Jenkins
J. D. Martin
Lee J. Rountree
M. F. Vitopil
T. O. Walton
A. M. Waldrop
Supt
H. L. Durham
E. E. McQuillen
D. J. McDonald
Madisonville Men Charged in Cotton Weight Dispute
Madisonville reports charges of aggravated assault against C. K. McAfee and his three sons Robert Leon and Max after an Aug. 17 dispute over a bale of cotton weight with buyer E. R. Hawkins aged 60 plus. Hawkins and McAfee are connected to local cotton trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville
C. K. McAfee
Robert
Leon
Max
E. R. Hawkins
McAfee
Hawkins
Pioneer Citizen Elizabeth Mathis Dies at 96 in Reliance
Elizabeth Mathis aged 96 years 1 month and 2 days died this morning at 10 o'clock at her Reliance home. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday at Reliance cemetery with Rev. Jesse Thompson of the Methodist church at A and M College conducting the service. For results advertise in The Daily Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Mathis
Reliance
Jesse Thompson
Methodist Church
A. and M. College
Blue Star Soap and Remedy Promote Skin Cure in Texas Ad
Stop That Itching Use Blue Star Soap to cleans the affected parts then apply Blue Star Remedy. It penetrates the skin kills Germa stops itching and restores most cases to a heat condition. Kerema Tet ter Cracked Poison Oak Rin worm Sore Blistered Feet Sunburns Old Shin Sores yielded to a eneceres Salins power one dollar a jar. Manufactured by Star Products Co Cameron Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Products Co
Cameron
Texas
Lions Club Dines Brazos County Trustees and Plans
Brazos county will be entertained Saturday by the Bryan Lions Club as guests of honor. A volunteer contribution was taken and the club treasury will cover the remaining expenses. A committee led by H. L. Durham will handle entertainment and several other committees were formed to cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce and to promote civic projects. The club discussed dove hunting advisories and a singing convention at Sue Haswell Memorial Park with visitors A D Jackson and Frank Patronella among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan Lions Club
H. L. Durham
M. M. Erskine
Jess Hensarling
Sam E. Eberstadt
F. D. Fuller
W. 8. Howell
A.S. Ware
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Civic Improvement Committee
Willard Chambers
A. 8
Ware
George W. Griner
Jess E. Hensarling
Sue Haswell Memorial Park
A. D. Jackson
Frank Patronella
Howell
F. B. Patronella
H. H. Young
A. F. Ainsworth
A. S. Ware
Geo. W. Griner
J. M. Ferguson
R. V. Armstrong
C. M. Hassell
Norman Dansby
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