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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
3
The article highlights Dr. McCain's tree care at the parsonage, demonstrates seed quality at the Chambers-Wilson farm with cotton boll size differences, and discusses cotton seed, boll weevil control, and farming business ethics. It mentions County Agent moves, promotions, and 4-H club guidance from Washington.
Rev. Malcolm Black of Sterling City recalls eight graduates at Texas A and M in 1879 when no diplomas or degrees were awarded. He notes the campus had about 81 students then and 2,500 now, and cites former teachers J. T. Hand Alexander Hogg L. L. McInnis and Gen L. L. Lewis.
Charles H. Phelps Jr of the University Travel Association says the pioneer college afloat on the SS Ryndam will sail from New York on Sept 20 with 875 male college and prep school students. He notes offers from foreign girls for dances and teas will be accepted but asserts coeducation is impractical aboard an ocean liner and during shore trips.
A group argues neither side criticized the other and proposes dividing the college afloat into two separate ships to preserve educational work. They claim both girls and boys interfered with each other but insist the plan serves the cruise's objectives.
Dallas News reports the death of Daniel M. Clower of Dallas at age 93. A Bryan pioneer, he started in Millican with a general store and opened one of Bryan's first jewelry shops. He later moved to Comanche then Dallas in 1879, after contributing to Bryan's early development.
Miss Laure Zito of Rome reports the death of her father Rev Francisco Zito on June 13 after a year of suffering. He served the Italian Methodist Mission as pastor in Bryan and was remembered for kindness and faithful service to the local Italian community. His family, still in Bryan ties, asks for prayers and support. 【Note: This summary preserves the core facts and entities from the readable text.】
The Lone Star flag of Texas was adopted by the Republic at Houston during its third congress on January 25, 1839.
Classified notice notes Eagle want ads promise quick results for readers seeking fast local services and opportunities.
Alabama Indians of Polk County Texas, known as the Polk County or Alabama tribe, remain in Indian Village by Houston’s guidance. A Senate committee led by I D Fairchild and H L Lewis visits, exploring how Texas can aid their poverty and land use, while preserving their heritage and faith.
A. M. Waldrop and family completed a two week motor trip to El Paso traveling via Del Rio and returning through Abilene Big Springs and Fort Worth. Mrs. Waldrops mother joined in Waco. Nan Shel Waldrop stayed in El Paso. Abilene claimed to be the holiest city seen. crop prospects cited as damaged by weevils and root rot.
Rev. Dr. J. W. Rhodes pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church Bryan Texas spoke to the Philadelphia ministers conference. He praised the South for racial harmony and noted opportunities for religious, commercial and educational development for Black people in Texas.
The Free Baptist church in Bryan has called Rev. M. L. Hollis of Vernon Alabama to the pastorate and he has accepted. He preached a trial sermon at the church on Sunday morning and evening. Hollis is a young man with about ten years of pastoral and evangelistic experience. He and his family left today by auto for Vernon to prepare for moving to Bryan.
A. D. Jackson, secretary of the Brazos River Reclamation Association, returns from tours of the Brazos tributaries to drum up support for a flood control conference at the Raleigh Hotel in Waco Thursday at 10:00 a.m. He spoke with notable residents in Hearne, Calvert, Marlin, Waco, Granbury, Mineral Wells, Cisco, Abilene, Spur, Stamford, Dublin, Hamilton, Lampasas, Georgetown, Taylor, Granger, Temple and Cameron. He expects strong attendance from business leaders who will tackle Brazos issues seriously.
A taste of fall business hit Bryan on Saturday as banks, grocery stores, and dry goods shops saw their busiest day of the summer. Cotton pickers paid about one dollar per hundred, drawing a large, diverse crowd from across the region.
Fort Davis, Texas, sits in Jeff Davis County high in the Davis mountains and is famed as the city a mile high. This elevated town is noted for its scenic location and status as a regional hub in the mountain terrain.
Prof. E. A. Kemp, superintendent of the colored public schools, and his wife have returned from a summer spent at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. Both are pursuing master's degrees and expect to finish after three more summers of study.
GOREE Aug. 23 A new variety of cotton pest has been reported by farmers in Knox county. The whitish green worm is about a quarter inch long and feeds on cotton bolls. Despite the pest, many fields show good cotton and the corn outlook is promising.
Sam and Henry Crenshaw have returned from a three weeks automobile tour through Colorado Wyoming and other western States. They report a most delightful interesting and educational trip. They find many tourists in all sections of the West.
J R Slaughter dies at his Reliance home on Monday August 22 1927 after a one day illness. He lived in Brazos county over fifty years leaving a widow two daughters and two sons. Funeral held the same day at Reliance with burial in Reliance cemetery conducted by Rev R L Brown. Many Bryan friends attended the service.
Little Miss Willaina Miller of Greenville travels with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J Ryan Miller to Bryan for a several week visit.
Mrs Otis B Hocker of Clarksville dies Monday afternoon in a Paris hospital. She was daughter of Dr and Mrs P C Archer of Dallas and sister of R W Downard of Bryan. Rev J J Tatum returns from East Texas revival with many conversions and a spiritual uplift noted in Rusk and Panola counties.
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