Francis For Terracing and Beef Herd Upgrades in Brazos County
Francis of Tabor finishes terracing across his multi hundred acre farm marking a major step in soil conservation. The Brazos cattle trade grows with thirty Hereford heifers shipped to stockmen including H. P. Dansby and M. W. Sims, signaling improved beef cattle quality regionwide. Extension horticulturist J. F. Rosborough presents a Fruit Variety Chart placing Brazos in district 4 with recommended varieties such as Mayflower peaches and Bartlett pears to boost home grown feeds and pasture improvements remain a key challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Jim Francie
Tabor
Brazos County
H. P. Bansby
W. I. McCulloch
Mit Dansby
M. W. Sims
A.C. Willams
EF. A. Peters
C. A. Kram
E. Ed. Yeager
J. F. Rosborough
Texas
Mamie Ross
Hiley
Carman
Pallas
Bartlett
Garber
Keiffer
Methley
Bruce
Burbank
America
Nona
Gold
Conrad
Niagara
Herbemont
McDonald
Haup
Dallas
Wonder
Home Demonstration Clubs Plan Year and Funds
The 4-H and Home Demonstration groups discuss year plans, committees, and duties for 1933 34, appoint officers, and approve a penny per council day to fund correspondence. Smetana club reports raising funds via box supper and Leap Year dance, aiming to finance the 1928 Year Book and A M Short Course trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. Trant
Mary Locke
W. G. Henderson
Marylocke
Tabor Club
Mesdames H. P. Franklin
Lacey Cahill
C. E. Page
Smetana Club
Steele McDonald
Respect Club
Lawrence Komar
A. H. Keller
Kurten Club
Blanche Brown
Smetana Women’s
Smetana
Brazos Chickens Take Second in International Egg Contest
Henry Herndon of Bryan leads a Brazos County pen to a close second with 265 eggs and 273.55 points in the Tarleton International Egg Laying Contest for November. W. F. Munnerlyn of Midway Poultry Farm placed fourth. top pens include G. C. Murray of Kansas and other notable breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Reds
Henry Herndon
Bryan
Tarleton International
Brazos County
W. F. Munnerlyn
Midway Poultry Farm
Mr. Herndon
White Plymouth Rocks
G. C. Murray
Kansas
Henry Hlerndon
W. A. Seidel
Brath Egg Farm
George C. England
Thomas J. Person
Demonstrations In Meat Canning In Brazos County
A Bryan central demonstration on killing, cutting, and canning beef leads to a Millican event at S. H. Smith home with 18 participants. The 270 lb live weight animal yielded 31 No 2 and 20 No 8 cans valued at 16 dollars, total value rise 5.50 dollars. A Reliance demo by George Jones produced 99 No 3 cans from two calves weighing 500 lb live and 200 lb dressed, totaling 34.60 dollars with a 22.10 dollar gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
C. H. Mathis
Reliance
Most Crop Loans In This Section Have Been Paid
Samuel Heath, field inspector for the Crop Production Loan Office of Dallas, reported to the Madisonville Meteor that 142 Madison county farmers who received crop production loans between March 1 and April 30, 1923, had paid all loans by the November 30, 1982 maturity. County percentages show Madison 100, Grimes 97, Leon 95, Brazos 01, Robertson 89, district average 94. Heath thanks county loan committees, agents, chambers of commerce, banks, clerks, and the press for cooperation and credits farmers and local agencies for the strong collection record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Heath
Dallas
Robertson, Brazos
Grimes
Madison and Leon
Madisonville
Madison County
Madison
Leon
Brazos
Roportson
Heath
Chambers of Commerce
Low Temperatures Noted Last Week With Light Rain
The past week recorded the season's low temperatures with five days of rain totaling .36 inches. Highs reached 76 degrees on Monday and lows dipped to 31 degrees on Sunday. Temperature readings for several locations show varying highs and lows, while rainfall accumulations were Monday .02, Thursday .12, Friday .21, Saturday .02, and Sunday .01 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOS Okinane Jae
MO Dermay
Ais Oes
Sereda
Acaane
Ee Oon Wahpwacen
Howells on Way To Gotham Visit Son There
Mr and Mrs W S Howell depart at noon for Hearne to take the Sun shine Special to New York City. Their son W S Howell Jr of Paris France has been in Washington and New York for three weeks on diplomatic service and urged a visit in New York during his last week in the United States. They plan to stay in New York until December 15 and sail back toward Bryan around December 20 visiting Jacksonville Illinois for two days with Mrs Howell’s brother W D Hitt before returning.
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W. S. Howell
Hearne
Howell
New York City
W. S. Howell, Jr
Paris
France
Washington
D. C
New York
Mrs.Howell
Bryan
Mrs. Howell
Jacksonville
Former Bryanite Promoted by Insurance Co
James T. Huggins, a former Brazos county boy and Bryan high football star of 1924, has been promoted within the National Insurance Association from Dallas No 2 to superintendent of San Antonio No 2. Described as a well known Big Time Man and Go-Getter, he has led in sales and is praised as an able Shielding practitioner in the Western territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Huggins
Brazos County
Bryan
Huggins
National Insurance Association
Dallas No. 2
San Antonio No. 2
Western Territory
Long Time Since John Had Rheumatism Cure
An old advertisement touts relief from rheumatic pains by a four cent bottle of Allen yn a science based remedy. It claims rapid results within 48 hours and offers a money back guarantee. The ad targets readers with excess uric acid causing joint pain and swelling and promotes Jenkins Drug Store as a nearby supplier. It warns against opiates or nerve deadening drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins Drug Store
Mainly About Folks Mainly About Folks From Fridays Daily
Bryan area social notes list anniversaries visits and travels. Carl Milton Cole and wife celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a December 30 reception at their home on East 24th Street. Several residents visit relatives in Bryan and Brazos county while others plan holiday trips to Texarkana Dallas and Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Milton Cole
Fast 24Th Street
W. E. Holmgreen
Carrizo Springs
Bryan
E. N. Holmgreen
Parker Avenue
Mildred McKenzie
Oak McKenzie
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Frank Nichols
Tabor
S. W. Bissing
A. R. Conner
H. S. Smith
C. FE. Sealy
C. B. McGregor
Millican
E. A. Peters
Harvey Community
Noah C. Cole
Harvey
Evelyn Herrington
Gause
Smetana
Woman Will Hang Says High Court of Winnie Judd
Phoenix date line reports Arizona Supreme Court orders Winnie Ruth Judd to hang on February 17, 1933, after denying her appeal. Justices affirmed conviction for the slaying of Agenes Anne Leroi. self defense not proven since she did not testify. Pardons or U S Supreme Court appeal possible. Eva Dugan previously hanged as the first woman in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Winnie Ruth Judd
Justice of
Arizona
State Supreme Court
Eva Dugan
Below Freezing Lingers in Bryan as Temperatures Dip
Low temperatures continued in Bryan with readings at 50 degrees Monday morning and 28 degrees Monday afternoon, dropping to around 30 degrees by about 2 pm. Ice on trees and shrubs remained, causing breakage and icicles hanging from eaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas horned toads popular souvenirs
Amarillo postal officials report horned toads as the most popular West Texas souvenir. The small horned frogs, not true toads, are mailed in large numbers from the Panhandle by visitors and area residents, outpacing other regional products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
Curious Friends Across State Lines
A reader notes that some individuals maintain friendships with people in distant regions, creating networks that cross geographic boundaries and spur occasional gatherings or exchanges. The piece highlights the social value of cross section ties.
Citrus Institute Set By Edinburg College in January
Edinburg announces the second annual Citrus Institute to be held January 17 18 and 19. Professor Frank T Kingh citriculturist at the college is general chairman. The first institute earlier this year drew hundreds of citrus growers and enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Edinburg College
Frank T. Kingh
Where Does She Get Her Pep
An old advertisement touts a stimulant syrup described as harmless and prescription based. Dr. Caldwell's syrup pepsin is marketed as improving energy, stimulating the liver and bowels, and aiding run-down individuals including men women and children. The copy urges daily spoonfuls to restore vigor and prevent constipation without habit formation.
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Brazos County Boys’ and Girls’ Club Department
Ers
Austin Mays
Council
Pho
Eugene Edge & Son Raction
Bryanite
Insurance Co
Woman Will Hang
High Court
Winnie Judd
Rayos Crepes
Weddersey
Montgomery
Bryan St
Bryan, Texas
Dr. Caldwell
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