Governor Flect Recovers Over One Million in Highway Contracts
Hoffman Construction confessed judgment in Travis County for 412000, boosting Moody’s highway contract recoveries to 1012000. American Road Co. had confessed judgment of 600000 last year. Moody sought 419000 in the Hoffman case. settlement would leave the company about 100000 profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman Construction Company
Travis County
Dan
Associated Press
Austin
Moody
American Road Company
Hoffman
The People's Column on Football and Media Attitudes
The Yale University Record criticizes tabloids and sports journalism for overreaching analysis. It argues that football outcomes hinge on skill while media narratives often misjudge teams and call rivals upsets.
Golden Jubilee Celebrated by St. Joseph's Parish in Galveston
More than 1,000 people attended the Golden Jubilee of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Galveston. Bishop C. E. Byrne of Galveston presided as sermons were delivered in Bohemian Polish German and Italian by visiting priests. A solemn High Mass followed by a noon meal and tributes to the parish marked the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
C. E. Byrne
Galveston
St. Joseph’s Parochial School
St. Joseph’s Parish
Sam E Eberstadt
Bryan Haswell
Lee J. R. Miller
John S. Murphy
J. B. Gleissner
Fannie Luza
Mary Kre Antone Krenzenski
Mé K
Frances Nemec
Josephine Vymola
Mary Horak
Paul Fickey
M. C. Berger
Vince Hanus
Bank President Returns From South Texas Hunt With Party
City National Bank president H Astin returned from a hunting trip in South Texas with friends. Astin declined to speak.
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EK. H Astin
Th City National Bank
South
Texas
Mr. Astin
When I Was 21 A Bryan Drug Store Pioneer Remembers
J W James recalls his father’s Bryan drug store at the bank site for 22 years before moving in 1910. Born in Bryan, he started working at age ten and later served on the school board and in the Chamber of Commerce. The James Drug Store, among Central Texas’ oldest, housed many doctors and saw shifts from four chill tonics to over 100 powders and tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Sta J. W
Knights of Pythias and Elks
James Drug Store
Texas
Bryan
John Ettle
Eugene Edge
E. J. Jerkins
W. & Wilson,Jr
Trent Newton
Cameron
Ernest Elliott
R. J. Hunnicut
A. Searcy
J. N. Goodwin
Jack Talliferro
Beaumont
R. B. Compton
Abilene
H. C. McMichel
Teague
Charlie Reynolds
Temple
John H. Webb
B. F. Watkins
J. W. Johnson
J. W. Emory
H. L. Fountain
R. J. Bunnicut
C. A. Searcy
George R. Tabor
W. G. Drummond
Jame Drug Store Sparks National Demand
Malaria concerns in Brazos region spur demand for chill tonics as Jame Drug Store reports national sales. Customers include visitors from Mississippi California and Minnesota seeking its remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jame Drug Store
Mississippi
California
Minnesota
Man Arrested in Oil Field Affair Dies in Wounds
Borger dispatch reports M. F. McWilliams, held in connection with the fatal shooting of Url Rigney, a police officer, died from wounds received in an affray early today. Police say McWilliams had no part in the shooting of the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Borger
M. F. McWilliams
Rigney
Visitors praise progressive Bryan’s growth on Texas trip
J. R. Crews of the Farm and Ranch of Dallas visits Bryan with his wife Mrs. Crews. He recalls passing through Bryan fourteen years ago and expresses astonishment at the town’s rapid progress. The pair travel by auto toward the Rio Grande valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Crews
Dallas
Cotton futures slip as prices drop in early trading
Futures for cotton show a decline of 15 to 18 points while local spot prices trade around 11 cents per pound, indicating a softer market.
County Boys and Girls Clubs Reorganize for 1927
County Home Demonstration Agent Miss Abbie Sevier and County Agent C L Benson report nearly all county clubs reorganized and ready for 1927. Old officers will pass the gavel to new leaders as work continues smoothly. Brazos County leads state with three championships in five years and growing strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Sevier
C. L. Benson
Brazos County
Government Rested In Doheny Case Conspiracy Trial
The government rested today in the Fall Doheny conspiracy trial in Washington. The last prosecution witness was Senator Walsh of Montana, who led the Senate oil investigation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Walsh
Montana
Senate
Wedding Supper for Miss Skrabanek and Mr Clancy
Mr and Mrs C J Jancik and children Edwin Loretta Margaret and Lillie with Mrs Skrabanek and Miss Skra banek attended Caldwell last night for a supper honoring Miss Lids Skrabanek and Mr Joe Clancy of New York who wed yesterday. The feast was hosted by the bride’s mother Mrs Francis Skrabanek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Jancik
Edwin
Loretta
Margaret
Lillie
Janick
Miss Skrabanek
Caldwell
Miss Lids Skrabanek
Joe Clancy
New York
Francis Skrabanek
Al Simpson Criticized by R J McCarter
Special prosecutor is lashed by opposing lawyer in a heated courtroom exchange. R J McCarter voices sharp criticism of Al Simpson, prompting a tense moment as proceedings continue.
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AL Simpson
R. J. M’carter
Defense Attacks State Witnesses in Hall Mills Trial
In Somerville New Jersey defense counsel denounced State witnesses and Senator Alexander Simpson in final arguments. Robert J. McCarter accused prosecutors of theatrics and questioned the investigation of James Mills, husband of the slain Jane Gibson, amid remarks on Willie Stevens' parentage.
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Associated Press
Somerville
N. J
Alexander Simpson
Hall- Mills
Case of Defense Council
Simpson
Robert J. McCarter
Jane Gibson
James Mills
Impson
Willie Stevens
A and M Well Represented at Texas Teachers' Meet
A and M College of Texas sent a strong delegation to the Texas State Teachers Association annual meeting in El Paso. Attendees included W. L. Hughes, E. L. Williams, John R. Bender, G. H. Fern, J. P. Buck, Mrs Buck, Louise Hillyer, E. W. Chaney, E. D. Chaney, and Dr. F. B. Clark.
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Eagle
College Station
A. & M. College of Texas
Texas State Teachers’ Association
el Paso
W. L. Hughes
E. L. Williams
C. E. Finley
E. W. Chaney
E. D
A. & M. Consolidated School
F. B. Clark
State Association
A and M Graduates Lead Texas City Posts in 1920s
Five Texas cities including Waco San Angelo Temple Bryan and Lufkin employ A and M College of Texas graduates as city managers. Officials like E E McAdams W R Smitham and George F Byars run Waco San Angelo Lufkin and Temple governments. Gov Ferguson also reports two full pardons and notes convict counts in the state penitentiary.
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Waco
San Angelo
Temple
Bryan
Lufkin
Gov. Ferguson
College Station
M. College of Texas
Texas
McAlester
Okla
F. ©. Higginbot
E. V. Spence
W. R. Smitham
George F. Byars
A. and
M. College
E. W. Steel
Eypapering
V. Spence
Steel
Ogden Mills To Become Government Official
Washington dec 2 Representative Ogden Mills of New York will succeed G Radical B Winston as under secretary of the treasury following Secretary Mellon announcement. Winston will resign soon and Mills is named as his successor in the government post.
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Ogden Mills
New York
Washington
Garrad B. Winston
Treasury
Secrtary Mellon
Four Unmasked Men Beat Floyd Dunlap at His Home
Four men posing as officers forcibly entered Floyd Dunlap's home last night and beat him with a knotted rope after stripping him. Dunlap, who has prior trouble with police and is charged in county court with beating his wife, reported the incident to police today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pregs
FT. Worth
Eenepoe
Floyd Dunlap
Dunlap
Renick of Navasota Acquitted in Embezzlement Case
R L Rennick former cashier of the Farmers Guaranty State Bank of Navasota was acquitted in Twelfth District Court on embezzlement charges involving 104 dollars. Other indictment charges tied to bank funds were noted with trials to follow in later hearings. John Evans former bank vice president faces similar charges in Georgetown. Total sums in indictments exceed 176000 dollars.
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Huntsville
R. L. Rennick
Farmers Guaranty State Bank of
Navasota
Twelfth District
John Evans
Groveton
Search for Arsene J. After Coast Guard Cutter Chaos
Coast guard cutters and merchant vessels scour the Gulf for the rum schooner Arsene J which broke away from a cutter Monday night during a gale. Assistant Prohibition Administrator J B Mathews and an aide were aboard the vessel. The radio from New Orleans bases said the craft escaped and was recaptured earlier. Commanche Tallapoosa and Key West cutters and all available boats are deployed. Harm to Mr Mathews and the petty officer is anticipated with Arsene J likely headed to Havana and Nassau.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Coast Guard
Arsene J
Gulf
J. B. Mathews
Didy
Grady Allen Case Postponed to December 8 Justice Court
The Grady Allen case disposing of mortgaged property was postponed from Friday December 3 to Friday December 8 before Justice Jno W Barron due to the defendant's lawyer absence. Lee Phipps, charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated, remains scheduled for Saturday December 4.
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Justice Court
Jno
Putting Brazos on the Map by V R Glazener Poultry Breeder
V J Boriskie of the Golden Rule Poultry Farm helped put Brazos County on the Texas poultry map through selective breeding and rigorous testing. His flock produced nearly flawless results in bacillary white diarrhea testing begun in 1924, with his Barred Plymouth Rock and White Leghorn pens achieving top egg counts in the Texas National Egg Laying Contest.
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R. Glazener
Extension Service A
M. College
V. J. Boriskie
Golden Rule Poultry Farm
Brazos County
Texas
R. C. Dunn
Department of Veterinary Science
College
Boriskie
Plymouth Rocks
Plymouth Rock
Mrs Brock Re-elected Head Of Bryan And Brazos Cheer Group
Mrs J L Brock was re-elected president of the Bryan and Brazos County Good Cheer Association at the annual meeting in Chamber of Commerce rooms. New executive board member Sam E Eberstadt. J Bryan Miller added. The group reported its highest year of expenditures for hospital cases and urgent aid with many interviews and extensive aid work. Plans for a fund drive were set with secretary Sam E Eberstadt to lead.
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Brock
Bryan and Brazos County
Good Cheer Association
J. L. Brock
M. B. Parker
Lee J. Rountree
M. M. Erskine
Bryan and
Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Sam E. Eberstadt
J. Bryan Miller
Chen
Prize For Best Pen Laying Hens Attracts Interest
County Agent C L Beason notes a prize of 500 pounds of laying mash offered by the Universal Milling Company and W J Lawther Milling Company for the best pen of laying hens in the utility class. Judging focuses on egg production traits not show appeal, urging producers to select lighter or heavier breeds for efficiency. Hens shown should be in good laying condition with vigor, broad backs, thin pelvic bones and at least four finger widths between pelvic and keel bones.
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C. L Beason
Universal Milling Company
W. J. Lawther Milling Company
Good Cheer Association Seeks Investment in Happiness
The season calls for backing the Good Cheer Association as it gears up for another year of spreading happiness and community spirit through its programs and events.
$100 Cotton Essay Contest Rules to Be Announced
The Bryan Weekly Eagle will publish full rules and progress of the Brages County Farm Bureau Cotton Association contest offering $100 in cash prizes for county grade and high school students. Open to all white children in 7th grade and above, with plans announced in schools and the paper next week amid rising interest.
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
Brages County Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Weather Forecast For Bryan And Nearby Tonight And Friday
The Weather New Orleans reports for Bryan and vicinity that tonight will be fair and warmer and Friday will be partly cloudy.
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New Orleans
Bryan and Vicinity
Brazos County Poultry Show Promises Big Education and Participation
The Brazos County Poultry Association announces its seventh annual Poultry Show in Bryan on December 9 10 and 11. Open to Brazos and nearby counties with no entry fees for a pen and two birds per breed. Lectures by judges and liberal premiums aim to boost standard bred poultry and advertise breeders to thousands of attendees. The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce donations make entry free for spectators.
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Brazos County
Bryan and Brazos County
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the People’s Column
Yale University Record
Atrol
Bishop Byrne
Tyler Haswell
John M. Lawrence
Bryan Miller
Caroline Kern
Houston
August Kern
J. W. James
H. C. McWilliams
Doheny Case
Texas“A. & M
Teachers’ Ass'n
Miram A. Ferguson
Wiley Page
Garza County
William S. McGarvey
Gonzales County
Frank O’rourke
Prison Commission
Renick
Njury
J.B. Matthews and Aide
Grady Allen
Brazos County Poultry Assn
Rede Nea
Allen Smith
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