Brazos County Commissioners Set 1921 Salaries and Bonds
The Brazos County commissioners in the December term fixed salaries to begin 1921 with Tick eradication inspector 125 dollars and road labor 75 per month. They also set the road supervisor's pay at 125 monthly and approved various bonds for county officials including tax collector Roy Hudspeth and constable C B Moore. A bridge petition was denied while a new road opening was granted and road district timing extended to May 1, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
H. C. Ferguson
Jno. M Moore
Geo. P. Edge
FE. B. Holland
C. M. Degelia
A. S. McSwain
Moore
Edge
H. O. Ferguson
Brazos County
Lake Creek
E. E. Allen Et al
D. Scoates
A. & M. College
Tabor
Precinct No. 8
J. G. Minkert
Roy Hudspeth
M. L. Parker
John M Lawrence
M. P. Walker
W. M. Hudspeth
J. K. Presnal
W. S. McCulloch
J. Mooring
Fred L. Cavitt
E. W. Crenshaw
W. H. Cole
W. S. Higgs
J. K. Presna
J. S. Mooring
C. B. Moore
Hall Named Banking Commissioner by Governor Neff
President Ed Hall of the First State Bank in Bryan accepted the Banking Commissioner post from Governor Pat M. Neff. Hall will relocate to Austin with his wife and daughter to assume duties in January, leaving Bryan after years of residence.
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Ed Hall
First State Bank & Trust Co
Bryan
Banking
Texas
Pat M. Neff
Hall
Neff
Waco
George Waverly Briggs
City National Bank
Dallas
Temple Mirror Editor Doubts Garner Leadership Ambitions
Temple Mirror editor Bob Gresham says Congress will not crown John Garner as Democratic leader while he is bald, arguing the party won’t gain power until his hair grows. The remark underscores skepticism of Garner’s political trajectory.
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Bob Gresham
The
Temple Mirror
John Garner
Congress
John
Chicago Janitors and Professors Clash Over Pay
The Waco News-Tribune notes Chicago janitors face pay levels near University of Chicago professors and threatens to quit. It suggests professors should resign and become janitors, calling out a misallocation of careers.
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Waco News-Tribune
Chicago
University of Chicago
Mexico in Better Shape After Sunday Bull Fight
Report claims Mexico is in better shape after a large Sunday bull fight in Mexico City where President Obregon joined spectators among the crowd and was not assassinated, with a sense of hope and renewal noted.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Obregon
Old
Dallas Rats Target Corn as They Raid Still
The Dallas News notes a rat problem around a local corn operation. Rats raided a still, became intoxicated on corn mash, and damaged supplies. The focus shifts from yield per acre to gallons produced, with the rats now ready for corn in either dry or liquid form.
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The
Dallas News
Dallas
Dallas Rats
Home spirit in Waco proves popular with readers
The Waco-News Tribune notes a trend toward the home brew spirit as the city’s favored topic, while editor Callan denies knowledge of the humorous nickname.
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Waco-News Tribune
Waco
Callan
Miss Jessie Deyerle Resigns From A. and M. College
Miss Jessie Deyerle, two year stenographer in the biology department at A. and M. College, resigns to take a Civil Service role in the Chief of Railway Mail Service office at San Antonio. She passed the Civil Service exam with high marks and is praised as an outstanding applicant. She will report to San Antonio January 3 after spending holidays with her mother in Calvert.
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Deyerle
Jessie Deyerle
A. and M. College
San Antonio
Bryan
Calvert
Maude Deyerle
Three Propositions Pending in Bryan and Brazos County
The Bryan Brazos County area faces three pending propositions in manufacturing oil and mineral sectors. The Eagle hopes to publish full details soon as official facts have not been released yet.
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Bryan
Brazos County
Eagle
B. Y. P. U. Program on Religion and Ethics
On Sunday December 19 1920 a doctrine meeting will present Luke 10 25 37 scripture Ruth Boatwright as leader the essential nature of religion Mrs Albert Buchanan talk and Mrs Will Howell solo followed by a talk on the relation of religion to ethics N F Lockerd and Mrs A L Ward solo details in the program indicate a church youth group event with multiple speakers and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Boatwright
Albert Buchanan
Will Howell
N. F. Lockerd
A. L. Ward
Brazos County Financial Report Released by Officials
The Eagle publishes Brazos County financial report compiled by County Judge H O Ferguson under the direction of the County Commissioners Court. The form is simplified for citizen understanding and is commended.
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the Eagle
Brazos County
H. O. Ferguson
Therazos County
Harvey Christmas Shopping Ends Without Local Festivities
In Harvey Texas on December 21 the community reports warm days for Christmas shopping in Bryan but notes no local tree or festive events for children yet. fire destroys clothes and household goods of Carl Morgan and his wife with no insurance, origin unknown, possibly from rats gnawing matches in a locked room. The Rev R L Brown delivers a Christmas sermon on Gods Gift to Man urging Christlike spirit and Buckner's Orphan Home offering collected but amount undisclosed.
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Harvey
Tex
Bryan
Carl Morgan
Elmore Weeden
G. W. Graham
R. L. Brown
Chines
Buckner
Rom Hensarling
Evanda
Theron
Steep Hollow
Fuller
Bessie
Durant Dansby
Bryan and
Myr
Charlie Jones
Dansby
Peters
Willie Weeden
Wharton
Elmore
Annie Mae Yardley
Arlie- Dyess
Sonora
Miss Arlie
Davidson
Miss Tily
Fort Worth
Howard Davidson
McCook Field
Dayton
Pryan
George
A. & M. College
Davidsons
Mae Byrd Blanten
W. P. Goens
Harvey Church
Sacred Cantata at First Baptist Church Delights Bryan Audience
The First Baptist Church in Bryan hosted a Sunday evening sacred cantata “The Birth of the Savior” performed by the Baptist choir. With Mrs. H. O. Boatwright on organ and Prof. S. L. Eaton directing, the program drew a full house, featuring soloists W. S. Page and Eaton and a strong chorus. Dr. John A. Held addressed the congregation after the performance, praising the music and expressing hope for future rich musical offerings in Bryan.
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First Baptist Church
Baptist
H. O. Boatwright
S. L. Eaton
Page
College
Eaton
W. C. Davis
Webb Howell
A. L. Ward
Prvan
Bryan
Baptist Choir
John A. Held
Mesdames
J. Webb Howell
Roy Danforth
Eggs Bring Record Prices in Hearne Tex
Hearne residents report a local restaurant owner paid 20 dollars for twenty seven eggs recently, the highest price ever seen in Hearne. Historic pricing cites twenty years ago twenty dozen eggs selling for 3 dollars, about 15 cents per dozen.
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Hearne
Tex
Rainfall in Bryan Reported at 1 4 Inches
The Bryan area recorded about 1 4 inches of rain overnight and today, according to Join Daly Jr. of the Weather Bureau.
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Bryan
Join Daly, Jr
Bulea
Bryan Santa Claus visit advertised for Christmas shopping
Early Christmas shopping urged as Bryan hosts Santa Claus visit with ad placements in the Ryan Daily and Weekly Eagle inviting residents to meet Santa and shop locally.
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Ryan Daily
Eagle
Bryan
Santa Claus
Child Health Conference Reports Brazos County Readout
Brazos County Red Cross health center in Bryan held a two day child health conference October 25 and 26 chaired by Mrs J T Hanway. Of 111 children examined prevalent defects included flat feet and heart murmurs along with under nutrition and skin eruptions. Only 13 of the 111 slept indoors on porches urging milk daily vegetables fruit and cooked cereals for preschoolers. Teanie M Pinckney child welfare director notes fresh air and diet important.
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Brazos County
Red Cross Health Center
Bryan
J. T. Hanway
Teanie M. Pinckney
Milam County Farmers Benefit From Turkey Raising
Milam County farmers report profitable results from turkey raising in 1920. C. C. Butts of Maysfield received a 465 dollar check for his turkeys, with feed costs under 25 dollars. Hubert Atkinson also earned about 850 dollars, planning to cut cotton acreage next year. Dealers say turkeys sell well at about 5 cents a pound, with prices up to 60 to 80 dollars per dozen for large birds.
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Rockdale
Tex
Cuero
Milam County
C. C. Butts
Maysfield
Butts
Hubert Atkinson
Postmaster Resigns to Return as Editor and Owner
Brownsville Mrs. Jesse O Wheeler resigns as local postmaster effective January 15 to resume duties as editor and principal owner of the Brownsville Daily Herald. She has served two terms under President Wilson’s appointments.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Jesse O. Wheeler
Burleson
Wilson
Wheeler
Daily Herald
Odd Fellows Instructional Meeting Held in Bryan
Deputy N F Dougherty of Dallas representing the Texas Odd Fellows Grand Lodge arrived Sunday and led a special school of instruction Monday night. About twenty new members attended. A follow up meeting is set for Wednesday night at 7 20. Day sessions run 9 to 12 in the morning and 2 to 5 in the afternoon at Secretary Joe B Reed’s headquarters. Dougherty will stay in Bryan until Thursday night.
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N. F. Dougherty
Dallas
Texas Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Joe B. Reed
Dougherty
Bryan
Stoddards to Welcome Christmas Guests from Houston and Arkansas
General and Mrs. H B Stoddard expect guests for the Christmas season from Houston and Arkansas. Mr and Mrs J C Brasher will attend with Mrs A M Lawson and daughter Eleanor MacDonald both of Houston. Beryl Brasher a University of Arkansas student and Miss Charlotte Stoddard a San Antonio teacher will arrive Thursday afternoon to join the family.
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H. B. Stoddard
J. C. Brasher
Houston
A. M. Lawson
Eleanor MacDonald
Beryl Brasher
University of Arkansas
Charlotte Stoddard
San Antonio
One Turkey Brings Eight Fifty in Edna Texas
Edna produce dealers pay 30 cents per pound for turkeys, a record price. W A McClung, Edna Produce Co proprietor, reports paying 8.50 for one turkey last week. Jackson county expects more turkeys next year as prices rise. Twenty two years ago the same size turkey sold for 75 cents and a yearling for 7.50. Turkeys higher than ever, farmers profiting from sales.
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Edna
Tex
Edna Produce
W. A. McClung
Edna Produce Company
Jackson County
Santa Claus remembers Bryan Fire Department relief gift
The Cheek Neal Coffee company donated a case of 24 one pound cans of Maxwell House Coffee to the Bryan Fire Department through Mr H A Saunders. The firefighters hope Santa will inspire someone to donate a coffee pot and cups so they can enjoy a cup after fires.
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Cheek-Neal Coffee Company
Bryan
Maxwell House
H. A. Saunders
Santa Claus
Rev W H Matthews to guide Presbyterian student work at A M
The Synod of Texas and Bryan community welcome Rev W H Matthews as Synodical pastor for Presbyterian students at the A M College arriving to assume duties. He previously led Huntsville First Presbyterian and served with the Army Y M C A during World War I. Known for his appeal to young men and strong personal care, he is expected to greatly aid the college church outreach.
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Synod of Texas
Bryan
W. H. Matthews
A. & M. College
Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Huntsville
Army
Fincher
Houston
U D C Chapter Plans Kerrville Hospital Fund Drive
Will A Hurt hospital in Kerrville as part of a $3600 bunga low project funded by the Texas Division U D C and the L S Ross Chapter 100 of Bryan. Mrs W G Taliaferro president will appoint a committee to collect voluntary gifts and publish donors later.
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Will Aid
L. S. Ross
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Bryan
Texas
Kerrville Tubercular Hospital
W. G. Taliaferro
America
Poole Joins Jones In Harvey Wedding
Friday night at the bride’s home in Harvey Dr J F Poole formerly of Harvey and Breckenridge married Mrs W P Jones of Harvey The ceremony was performed by Rev J J Tatum The couple will reside in Harvey and well wishes from The Eagle follow their union plus a call to give to the Christmas Good Cheer Fund.
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Poole-Jones
Harvey
J. F. Poole
Breckenridge
W. P. Jones
J. J. Tatum
Navasota Seeks New Factory Location
Secretary L. M. Hewitt of the Navasota Chamber presented a proposal to the Automatic Shoe Polishing Company board urging a Navasota plant. The offer was liberal but rejected. A locating committee considers Bryan sites for a factory directed by Phin P Cooper of Cleveland, Ohio, costing about 20000 dollars.
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L. M. Hewitt
Navasota
Howell Lumber Co Displays Handsome Christmas Tree
A decorated tree lights the Howell Lumber Co show window in Central Texas. Mr and Mrs W S Howell planned the display with ivy and evergreens surrounding streamers and bells. The firm recently enlarged its offices with new furniture and fixtures boosting the plant’s appearance and Christmas spirit.
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Howell Lumber Company
W. S. Howell
Howell Lumber Co
Texas
Howell
Kipling Lines Recall Holiday Cheer By Howell Couple
Mr and Mrs Howell recall Rudyard Kipling as they participate in a lumber company aviary project for holiday cheer. The note cites Lest we forget and ties to seasonal goodwill.
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Rudyard Kipling
Howell
Scouts Called On To Locate War Veterans
The Scoutmaster receives a Dallas recruiting office request to locate all honorably discharged veterans who have not yet claimed victory medals. Names will be sent to Dallas to forward application blanks, with medals mailed directly to applicants. Any veteran with an honorable discharge from any army branch is eligible. S. A. T. C. and frontline veterans should apply. For details contact the Scoutmaster or Bryan 484.
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Dallas
Washington
Bryan
Official Financial Statement of Brazos County Funds
Financial condition report for Brazos County funds as of December 1 shows balances and overdrawn statuses for multiple funds including Jury, Road and Bridge, General, Auto Registration, Poll Tax, Court House and various sinking funds. It lists investment accounts, sinking funds, unpaid road district bonds, and total county bonds and interest, signed by County Judge H. C. Ferguson and County Clerk A. S. McSwain.
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Brazos County
Court House
Bridge Road
Pitts Bridge
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Agver
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Harvey News
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Oddfellowship
Mrs. Stoddard
Bryan Fire Department
T and
Ove
AID
Hoz
Rio
Doonse Brothers
D. C. White
Bryan, Texas
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