Bryan Weekly Eagle: Publication details and rates
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists the board of directors headed by Lee J. Rountree and includes officers like Boat Wright and Jary E. Fermier. It notes publication schedule and subscription rates for Brazos County, outside Brazos County, and outside Texas, with weekly and six month terms.
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Sunby
Gie Printing Company
Texas
Lee J. Rountree
Boatwright
Pp. A. Tardy
Co. M. Cole
Jary
E. J. Fermier
Brazos County Backs Coming Poultry Show in Bryan
Brazos County supports the upcoming poultry show at Bryan and pledges efforts to ensure its early success. Local officials endorse event planning, logistics, and community involvement to boost turnout and outcomes.
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Brazos County
Bryan
Miracle Church Rumor Envelops Aggie Victory Hope
A Denison Herald notice hints that Texas University’s so called miracle team failed to beat A and M due to an alleged deal with miracles at the Aggie Bible.
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Texas University
Aggie Bible
Denison
Red Cross Campaign Renewal After Thanksgiving Rush
The Red Cross campaign lapsed last week due to Thanksgiving events and plans to renew the drive this week. The campaign aims to restore the quota and resume fundraising until it is met.
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Red Cross
Bryan Building and Loan Association Seeks Home Builders
Chairman Cole and Secretary Eberstadt invite Texas residents to visit and file applications now with Bryan Building and Loan Association, touted as the best organization of its kind in the state for home financing and construction.
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Cole
Eberstadt
The
Bryan Building and Loan Association
Texas
Aggies Named Southwestern Football Champions for Dallas Game
The Eagle reports the Aggies as Southwestern football champions and slated to meet Washington and Jefferson in Dallas on New Year’s Day, despite some doubt.
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The
Eagle
Aggies
Washington and Jefferson
Dallas
Sterling City Leaders Highlighted in News Record
The News Record was sent to the Sterling City wholesale firm to provide a listing of the town's leading bankers and merchants as identified by the publication.
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News-Record
Sterling City
Sterling City News-Record
Arbuckle Case in Frisco Draws Little Attention
The Fatty Arbuckle murder case in Frisco surrounding Virginia Rappe is waning in public interest. Critics note the scandalous lives of the participants, urging the public to move away from such sensational escapades as the case cools.
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Fatty Arbuckle
Frisco
Virginia Rappe
Madagascar
Navasota Wins LaSalle Monument Site
The People of Navasota and the local Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate securing the LaSalle monument location to be erected by the state organization. Navasota lies near LaSalle's death site and the chapter led the effort to obtain the monument.
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Navasota
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
LaSalle
Hearne Democrat
Cuero man quits paper trade to raise turkeys
The Waco News-Tribune notes a Cuero man left the newspaper business to raise turkeys. It jokes that he may one day gain wealth and speak earnestly on running a newspaper, a common refrain when someone departs the field.
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Waco News-Tribune
Preacher's Song and Chili Lead to Grim Waco Whispers
A Sunlit quip from Sunshine Joe Webb of the Waco News-Tribune reflects a somber mood in Texas sports banter. The writer muses on a missed game prediction and a fatal error amid humorous chili observations, ending with a sharp jab about deserved punishment.
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Sunshine Joe Webb
Waco News-Tribune
Texas
Joe
University of Texas student body shows national and foreign representation
The Christian Commonwealth of North Zulch notes twenty states and six foreign countries are represented in UT's student body. It argues Texas legislators could push students to study out of state. The piece laments rising costs and decreasing output, urging structural change to avoid long-term national folly.
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Christian Commonwealth of North
Fragmentary OCR Budget Figures Hint At Consumer Spending
The text references large country spending on goods and services with figures like 418 million dollars for armaments and 1.151 billion for smoking cigars. It mentions expenditures on canty chewing gum soda water perfumery jewelry and personal adornment and tickets to baseball parks theaters and concerts. The fragment conveys a sense of high costs during hard times.
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Christia
Ed Black’s view on the Aggie Longhorn game named
The Eagle notes Mayor Ed Black of Navasota Examiner-Review is a trusted judge of which football team is superior. The column hints at his opinion on the Aggie Longhorn clash.
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the Eagle
Ed Blackshear
Navasota Examiner-Review
Thorndale editor visits Eagle for community support
Editor Fred M. Herndon of the Thorndale Champion joined the Eagle editor as a guest. His work for Thorndale and Milam County is noted and he is described as always ready to assist the community when needed.
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Fred M. Herndon
The
Thorndale
State Forester Siecke Urges Timely Texas Timber Action
State Forester E. O. Siecke of A. and M. College works under a limited appropriation to preserve and rebuild Texas forests. Texans should awaken now to proceed in an orderly manner to save and productive timber lands. The time has come for deliberate action as Siecke drives home key truths for readers to ponder.
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E. 0. Siecke
A. & M. College
Texas
Forester
Siecke
Wide World Unemployment Feeds Mexia’s Local Struggles
Mexia faces acute job shortages as workers arrive from Tampico, Alaska, Maine, Washington, the Atlantic seaboard, and Pacific oil fields seeking work. Thousands of capable citizens chase scarce positions, finding disappointment as vacancies fill and return trips loom.
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Mexia
Tampico
Alaskan
Maine
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Pacific
Mexia Daily News
Editor challenges Roy Harden on education stance
Editor Coates of the Forney Messenger scolds Roy Harden for criticizing higher education in the Dallas News and urges Coates to join the legislature to prove his reform ideas. He suggests spending time in Austin and dedicating about $1000 to effect change, arguing faith without works is dead.
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Coates
The
Forney Messenger
the Messenger
Kaufman County
Roy Harden
Roy
Dallas News
Coats
Austin
Bro. Coates
Thanksgiving Day editors attend Aggie Longhorn game
Mayor Ed Blackshear of the Nava sota Examiner-Review Hon John E Cooke of the Rockdale Reporter W M Cobb of the Cameron Enterprise Sam C Fore Jr of Floresville Chronicle J C White of the Cameron Herald joined editors for a College luncheon with about twenty five press representatives. State attendees included Hon John E Quaid of El Paso and Hon W D Fugier of Marshall making it a great day in Bryan and College.
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Ed Blackshear
Navasota Examiner-Review
John E. Cooke
The
Rockdale Reporter
Texas Press Association
W. M. Cobb
Cameron Enterprise
Sam C. Fore, Jr
Floresville Chronicle
J. C. White
Cameron Herald
Mrs Herrick to Speak to Bryan Woman's Club
Mrs Una B Herrick dean of Women at Montana State College will address the Bryan Woman's Club at the Carnegie Library Wednesday afternoon at 3 40. The club urges all Bryan College and Brazos county women to hear her, lauding her as a gifted educator versed in statecraft.
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Herrick
Una B. Herrick
Montana State College
Bozeman
Montana
Bryan Woman's Club
Carnegie Library
Hettie Curry
J. B. Beers
Bryan, College
Brazos County
Jealousy Over Editor Joe Taylor Questioned
A Dallas News editorial copy from Rep John E Quaid of El Paso prompts a defense of Dr Joseph J Taylor. The writer rejects the claim that Joe Taylor is jealous, praising his greatness and prosperity instead.
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John E. Quaid
el Paso
Dallas News
State Press
Jos. J. Taylor
Baylor University
Joe Taylor
Joe
Baylor
Texas
John Quaid
Dante
John
Calls for a smaller Texas legislature and constitutional convention
A Denison Daily Herald report notes two legislators Rourtree of Brazos and Quaid of El Paso support smaller membership. It argues the 1876 constitution sets 150, but a constitutional convention, elected delegates and public petitions offer a path to reducing house size, potentially to sixty two, with the issue decided by voters in 1923.
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Denison Daily Herald
Rourtree
Brazos
Quaid
el Paso
Texas
San Antonio
Messrs. Rountree and
Senate
House
Denison Herald
Major Ellis
Ditof
The
Herald
Eagle
Austin
Texas Needs Relief Through Constitutional Reform
A San Antonio formed group calls for reducing Texas legislature to 40 members and urges a constitutional convention. The Denison Herald notes current size and long sessions hinder work, urging courage and action to fix state governance and speed up lawmaking.
Old veteran not asleep in Texas A and M clash for Turkey Day
The Southwest football classic pits Texas University against Texas A and M at College Station. Each team carries one defeat, Vanderbilt for Texas and Tulane for A and M, with Coach Bible's cunning seen as a potential surprise. About 20,000 spectators expected for the Thanksgiving game.
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Mineral Wells Index
Texas University
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
College Station
Texas
Vanderbilt
Tulane
Coach Bible
East Texas justice of the peace runs wedding scheme
An East Texas justice of the peace allegedly profits from marrying couples by charging five dollars for the ceremony and fining the groom ten dollars for speeding to his office. The scheme nets him fifteen dollars per wedding according to the Mineral Wells Index.
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East Texas
Fourteenth Annual Christmas Seal Sale Prompts Support
Friends urged to participate in the 1921 Christmas Seal Sale with county chairman Mrs J A McQueen stressing lives at stake and a larger effort planned for 1922.
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J. A. McQueen
County Agent Beason Report Endorsed by Chamber Directors
At a Bryan Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday morning the Board unanimously endorsed County Agent C L Beason's annual report. The document highlights 1964 activities including 986 farm visits, 650 calls, 22 farmer meetings with about 3000 attendees, 75 letters and 75 articles, 43 club members enrolled, and a 5000 bushel potato curing plant in operation. The report credits local officials, educators, and media for support and notes attached farm-activity photos and a rally day summary with field day notes at A and M College.
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Atne
Bryan Alabrazus County
Brazos County
S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan and Brazos County
Syga
Apt Lees
Chamber of Commerce
Benson
Tabor Welfare Club
Ernest Ammons
Norman Morris
Tabor
Steep Hollow
Rhode Island
Emma
Totsie Tobias
Bloody Butcher
Guy Tobias
Tabor Club
Elmer Elliott
Big Bone Poland
Elmer
A. & M. College
Ike Ashburn
T. 2. Conway
Successful School Rally At Tabor
An enthusiastic meeting of Tabor school trustees patrons and friends raised funds for the agricultural class. A minstrel program depicting scenes from negro life featured singing and dancing led by Mr G M Ammons in place of ill Prof E C Martin. Hot chocolate and cake were served and proceeds benefited the Mothers Club and Agricultural Club. The Bryan Junior Band was invited to play.
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Tabor
G. M. Ammons
Walter Armstrong
C. R. Gardner
Oak McKenzie
Martin
E. T. Benbow
Mary Benbo
Marvin Elliott
A Walter Holden
Mary Locke
J. L. Cobb
Sue Benbow
Charley Locke
Hattie Francis
Carl Francis
Walter Holden
Bryan
Prof
A. Slovacek
G. J Nedbalek
Harry Prager
Negro High School
E. C. Martin
Mothers Club
Agricultural Club
Texas tick quarantine lifted in Brazos County leads to record eradication year
Worth Texas November 25 Associated Press Dr Harry Grafke reports 20000 square miles released from quarantine in Texas marking the most successful tick eradication year. Over 1 750 million cattle inspected monthly June to October with a peak of 1 983 388 in July. About 60 workers plus Fort Worth staff oversee cattle TB hog cholera and stockyards programs as 100 000 square miles remain quarantined south of the Brazos River and west of San Antonio for 1922.
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Associated Press
Worth
Texas
Harry Gratke
Grafke
Dr. Gratke
South Texas
Freestone
Anderson
Comanche Smith
Gregg
Harrison
Upshur
Wood
Rains
Titus
Morris
Red River
Fannin
Corps of
Brazos River
San Antonio
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Fort Worth
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