Hall Named Texas Banking Commissioner by Governor Neff
President Ed Hall of the First State Bank & Trust Co. in Bryan was offered and accepted the post of Banking Commissioner of Texas by Governor Pat M. Neff. Hall will move to Austin with his wife and daughter to serve in the new administration starting January. A letter from George Waverly Briggs lauds Hall’s fitness and pledges support for a productive term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Sees No Role for Garner as Leader
Editor Bob Gresham suggests Congressman John Garner will not lead Democrats in Congress as the party won t gain power. He quips that John s hair would need to gray, noting Garner already has none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Gresham
The
Temple Mirror
John Garner
Congress
John
Chicago University staff pay sparks janitor protest
The Waco News Tribune notes janitors in Chicago threaten to quit as their pay nears that of University of Chicago professors. The columnist quips professors should resign and join janitors, suggesting a misfit between business and vocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco News-Tribune
Chicago
University of Chicago
Mexico in Better Shape as Obregon Appears Among People
Reporters note improving conditions in Mexico with President Obregon seen in the crowd at a major Sunday bull fight in Mexico City. He was not assassinated and the scene is described as a sign of renewed hope for the country.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Obregon
Old
Dallas Rats Target Corn as Harvest Turns to Alcohol
The Dallas area reports rats entering a local corn storage, consuming corn mash, and causing damage. Officials debate whether to measure success by yield per acre or gallons produced, with rats now ready for corn in either dry or liquid form.
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The
Dallas News
Dallas
Home Spirit in Waco Turns to Home Brew Rumor
The Waco News Tribune notes the city’s pride in the “home spirit” yet observes the prevailing buzz centers on a “home brew spirit.” Editor Callan is said to know nothing of this latter spirit, highlighting local satire and rumor.
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Waco-News Tribune
Waco
Callan
Three Propositions Pending in Bryan and Brazos County
The Bryan Brazos area faces three propositions on manufacturing oil and mineral development. Officials have not released all details yet. The Eagle will publish full information when available.
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Bryan
Brazos County
Eagle
B Y P U Program on Religion and Ethics Dec 19 1920
A Sunday December 19 1920 doctrine meeting outlines the B Y P U program with scripture from Luke 10 25 87 led by Ruth Boatwright talks by Ruth Boatwright Mrs Albert Buchanan and N F Lockerd plus solos by Mrs Will Howell and Mrs A L Ward.
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Ruth Boatwright
Albert Buchanan
Will Howell
N. F. Lockerd
A. L. Ward
Brazos County Commissioners Fix Salaries and Approve Bonds
The December term of the Brazos County Commissioners Court fixed salaries starting January 1921 for various county roles including Tick eradication inspector at 125 dollars and road supervisor at 125 per month. The court granted a road opening, extended road construction deadlines to May 1 1921, and allowed A M College to use road engines for instruction. Bonds for deputies and officials were examined and approved, with detailed sums and sureties listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
H.C. Ferguson
Jno. M. Moore
Geo. P. Edge
F. B. Holland
C. M. Degelia
A. S. McSwain
Moore
Edge
H. O. Ferguson
Brazos County
Lake Creek
E. F 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. I. McCulloch
J. S Mooring
Fred L. Cavitt
E. W. Crenshaw
W. H. Cole
W. S. Higg
J. K. Presna
W. S. McCulloch
J. S. Mooring
FE. W. Crenshaw
W. S. Higes
C. B. Moore
Miss Jessie Deyerle Resigns for Civil Service Post
Miss Jessie Deyerle, stenographer in the biology department at A and M College for two years, resigns to join the Civil Service in the Railway Mail Service office at San Antonio. She passed the civil service exam with an excellent score and is praised as one of the year's top applicants. She will spend holidays in Calvert with her mother and report for duty January 3 in San Antonio.
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Deyerle
Jessie Deyerle
A. and M. College
San Antonio
Bryan
Calvert Tomorro
Maude Deyerle
Brazos County Financial Report Publicly Read
The Eagle publishes the Brazos County financial report compiled by County Judge H. O. Ferguson under the direction of the Brazos County Commissioners Court. The form is simplified for citizen understanding and commended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
Brazos County
H. O. Ferguson
Harvey Christmas spirit and a disastrous fire in Weeden home
In Harvey Texas on December 21 residents describe Christmas shopping in Bryan but lament the lack of local festivities. A fire damaged the Elmore Weeden property owned by Mrs. G W Graham destroying clothes and belongings with no insurance. Community notes mention church services, an offering for Buckner's Orphan Home, family visits from Steep Hollow and Wharton, a Davidson family Christmas reunion, and a postponed Harvey church service date change.
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Harvey
Tex
Bryan
Carl Morgan
Elmore Weeden
G. W. Graham
R. L. Brown
Buckner
Bom Hensarling
Evanda
Theron
Steep Hollow
Fuller
Bessie
Miss Arlie
Sonora
Davidson
Miss Tily
Wort Worth
Howard Lee
Wwe
McCook Field
Dayton
O. E
Ryan
Sacred Cantata At First Baptist Church Delights Bryan Audience
The First Baptist Church in Bryan hosted a well attended Sunday cantata “The Birth of the Savior” with Mrs. H. O. Boatwright on organ and Prof. S. L. Eaton directing. Soloists Messrs Page and Eaton and singers from local families highlighted a full choir and praised by the community. The pastor Dr. John A. Held urged Christ’s love and the event drew praise for elevating Bryan’s musical culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Baptist
H. O. Boatwright
S. L. Eaton
Page
College
Eaton
W. C. Davis
Webb Howell
A. L. Ward
Aryan
Bryan
John A. Held
Mesdames
J. Webb Howell
Roy Danforth
Eggs fetch record price in Mesena area
Hearne Texas December 21 A local restaurant man paid $20 for twenty seven eggs a few days ago. This is the highest price ever paid for eggs in Mesena according to residents. Twenty years ago 1100 twenty dozen eggs sold here for $3.00 or 1 cent per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Tex
Mesena
Rainfall Reported in Bryan and Santa Visit Offer
The Bryan Weather Bureau reports rainfall between 1 and 4 inches last night and today in Bryan. Read the Bryan Daily and Weekly Eagle for Christmas shopping ads and information about meeting Santa Claus in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Joan Daly, Jr
Eagle
Santa Claus
Child Health Conference Results At Brazos County Center
Observations from the Brazos County Red Cross health center in Bryan report 111 children examined over the Oct 25 26 conference. Defects include flat chest 2 weak lungs 7 flat feet 25 heart murmurs 2 and more. under nutrition 14. diseased eyes 7. adenoids 41. most children underweight 61 with 10 percent average, 55 overweight 21 at 12 percent, and 29 normal weight 26 percent. Remarks urge milk for preschoolers, more vegetables fruits and cereals, and emphasize fresh air and outdoor sleep.
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Brazos County
Red Cross Health Center
Bryan
J. T. Hanway
Teanie M. Pinckney
Milam County Farmers Thrive with Turkey Raising
Rockdale Texas December 21 Turkey raising spreads beyond Cuero as Milam County farmers report strong profits. C C Butts of Maysfield earned 465 dollars for his turkeys with feed under 25 dollars, while Hubert Atkinson banked 850 dollars. Dealers note demand remains high with birds fetching about five cents a pound and similar price trends to two decades ago.
Postmaster Mrs Wheeler Resigns to Return as Editor
Brownsville announces Mrs Jesse O Wheeler local postmaster has tendered resignation to Postmaster General Burleson effective January 15 She is serving a second Wilson era term and will resume as editor and principal owner of the Brownsville Daily Herald.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Jesse O. Wheeler
Burleson
Wilson
Wheeler
Daily Herald
Odd Fellows Hold Special Instruction Meeting in Bryan
Deputy N F Dougherty of Dallas representing the Texas Odd Fellows Grand Lodge arrived Sunday for a special school of instruction that drew about twenty new members. A second meeting is set for Wednesday night at 7 20 with day sessions 9 to 12 morning and 2 to 5 afternoon at Secretary Joe B Reed's headquarters. Dougherty will stay in Bryan until Thursday night.
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Oddfellowship
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 announce Christmas visitors including Mr and Mrs J C Brasher of Houston Mrs A M Lawson and daughter Eleanor MacDonald also of Houston Miss Beryl Brasher a University of Arkansas student and Miss Charlotte Stoddard a San Antonio teacher arrive Thursday afternoon to join the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Market
Edna Texas December 21 Edna produce dealers pay thirty cents a pound for turkeys a record price W A McClung owner of Edna Produce Co says he paid 8 50 for one turkey last week More turkeys to be raised in Jackson county next year than ever before The record shows twenty two years ago the same size turkey sold for 75 cents and a yearling brought 7 50 Turkeys are higher than ever before and many farmers are making money from their sale.
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Edna
Tex
Edna Produce
W. A. McClung
Edna Produce Company
Jackson County
Santa Claus Remembers Bryan Fire Department
The Cheek-Neal Coffee company donated a case of 24 one-pound Maxwell House cans to the Bryan Fire Department through Mr A Saunders. Five boys hope Santa will arrange a donation of a coffee pot and cups for cold nights after a fire.
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Cheek-Neal Coffee Company
Bryan
Maxwell House
Mr . A. Saunders
Santa Claus
Navasota Weighs Factory for Automatic Shoe Polishing Plant
Secretary L M Hewitt of the Navasota Chamber of Commerce presented a proposal to the board of Automatic Shoe Polishing Co asking to locate their plant in Navasota. The offer was generous but not accepted. A locating committee eyes sites in Bryan. If chosen, the factory directed by Phin P Cooper of Cleveland will begin soon at an estimated cost about 20000.
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L. M. Hewitt
Navasota
Rev W H Matthews Named Synodical Pastor at A M College
The Presbyterians of the Synod of Texas joyfully announce Rev W H Matthews will oversee the Presbyterian students at A M College. He arrived Saturday and preached a favorable sermon at First Presbyterian church. Former Huntsville pastor, wartime Army Y M C A service worker overseas, he brings strong gifts for engaging young men and plans a vigorous collegiate ministry.
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Synod of Texas
Bryan
W. H. Matthews
A. & M. College
Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Huntsville
Army
Fincher
Houston
Bryan UDC Chapter Plans Kerrville Tubercular Hospital Gift
L S Ross Chapter No 100 United Daughters of the Confederacy in Bryan joins Texas UDC efforts to fund a $3600 bunga low at Kerrville Tubercular hospital. Mrs W G Taliaferro will name a committee to collect donations as a Christmas gift for recovering soldiers and volunteers may contribute via contact details to be published.
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L. S. Ross
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Bryan
Texas
Kerrville Tubercular Hospital
W. G. Taliaferro
America
Poole Jones Wedding in Harvey Welcomes Couple Home
Friday night at the bride's home in Harvey the marriage of Dr J E Poole formerly of Harvey and Breckenridge to Mrs W P Jones of Harvey was performed by Rev J J Tatum. The couple will reside in Harvey and friends wish them happiness and prosperity. Contributions to the Christmas Good Cheer Fund encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poole-Jones
Harvey
J. E. Poole
Breckenridge
W. P. Jones
J. J. Tatum
Howell Lumber Co Displays Handsome Christmas Tree
A decorated and lighted Christmas tree stands in the Howell Lumber Co office show window. Planned by Mr and Mrs W S Howell, the display adds to the Christmas spirit. Ivy and evergreens surround the tree with streamers and two bells across the window. The company recently enlarged its offices and added new furniture, enhancing the plant’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Lumber Company
Howell
Howell's Memory Opens Holiday Spirit With Kipling Line
In a brief exchange a couple recalls Rudyard Kipling phrase Lest we forget amid holiday cheer. The article notes Mr. and Mrs. Howell sharing the remembrance in a community moment.
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 mail application blanks. medals sent directly to applicants. Veterans from any army branch eligible. S. A. T. C. and front-line veterans urged to apply. For info contact the Scoutmaster, any Scout, or Bryan 484. Do your Christmas buying early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Washington
Bryan
Official Financial Statement of Brazos County Funds
A December 1 1920 financial report lists balances overdrawn funds and a large investment account totaling 392 000 for county bonds warrants and sinking funds. It names H O Ferguson county judge and A S McSwain county clerk attesting to the Brazos County Texas statement.
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Brazos County
Court House
Pitts Bridge
U.S
A. S. McSwain
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryan Weekly
J. Rountree
Brazos
MR. Hall
Commissioners Court OF
Eames Heresheli
Miles Nervine
Harvey News
Baptist Church Success
Milam County
Rockdale
Cuero
C. C. Butts
Maysfield
Butts
Hubert Atkinson
Atkinson
Mrs. Stoddard
Bryan Fire Department
Will Aid Hospital
Tyes
Nouse Brothers
Bryan, Texas
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