Brazos County Club Highlights Grow in Poultry and Terracing
The Brazos county agricultural column cites C A Cobb praising a rise in farmer output since 1900 and big business methods in farming. It notes Franze flock egg yields averaging 157 eggs and urges Poultry Accounts as a record system, while praising terracing work by Burnett county’s agents and a countywide push to improve soil conservation and farm productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Cobb
Southern Ruralist
Louisiana Extension Department
Louisiana
Poultry Club
Crazes County
Texas
Grimes County
Betton Herderson
Brazos County
Grimes
Houston meeting of county agents highlights ship channel impact
County and district agents from districts 1 2 and 4 met in Houston for an annual Extension Service gathering hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. They toured the ship channel to the San Jacinto battleground noting its cost profit and role in making Houston a deep water cotton export port. The luncheon at the Rice Hotel and remarks by Col Hayne emphasized agriculture as a foundation for regional growth and the citys early support for county agents. A Ford parts shipment arriving through the channel was noted as a new milestone with ice blocking a Detroit return voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Beason
Bryan
Houston
State of Texas
Extension Service Department
A. and M. College
Abrizos County
Browsville
San Antonio
John Egan
Geo. W. Johnson
A. W. Buchanan
Extension Service
Houston Chamber of Commerce
San Jacinto Battle Ground
Brazos County
Benson
Col. Hayne
Houston Hotel
United States
Harris County
Rotary
Rice Hotel
Whch
Southwest
Mr. Benson
Houston Ship Channel
Ford
Detrot
Detroit
St Lawrence
Bryan Fire Department Banquet Honors Five Roberta Team
Five Bryan firemen led by Captain A K Brown were guests of honor at a Green Parrot Tea Room banquet after placing third on Fireman's Day at the Cotton Palace in Waco. They outcompeted many seasoned paid departments and earned praise from City officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
C. A. Hamiton
Harry Berger
Sam Noto
W. H. Seibert
J J. Stasny
A. K. Brown
Green Parrot Tea Room
Waco
Cotton Palace
Pa‘d Fire
Bryan Fire Denartment
Bryan
Loy
Jeff Cole
Cras
Maigne C. A. Hamilton
1. FE. Warren
Jno Stasner
Chas
Seheesta
C. A. Goodman
Lee Walker
Jno Whitman
E. Griesser
Blaze
CF Jenkins
Tom Jenkins
DeWitt Gresham
H. Seibert
J. Grovinsky
Harry A. Berger
L. L. McInnis
J. B. Miller
Woman's Club Christmas Program Shines in Bryan
The Woman's Club of Bryan held its annual Christmas program at the Carnegie Library with leader Mrs J L Brock. A large audience enjoyed a refined program including a special vocal by Samuel Johnson and a festive musical showcase reflecting club culture and community uplift in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club of
Bryan
J. L. Brock
College Club
Carnegie Library
House
The
Eagle
Samuel Johnson
Johnson
New York
Beaumont
W. E. Johnson
Woman’s Club
Blizzard Clamps Down On Texas Gulf Coast Livestock
Reports from Brownsville to Fort Worth describe frigid conditions with 28 degrees in Brownsville and 12 below in Perryton. Wires down, sleet in Galveston and Houston, livestock losses rumored as cold and ice paralyze transport and communications across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas Gulf Coast
Rio Grande
Brownsville
Galveston
Houston
Beaumont
Panhandle
Fort Worth
Perryton
T’anhandle
Five Fire Alarms In Three Days Hit Bryan
Five fires within Bryan over the weekend prompted runs by the City Volunteer Fire Department led by Fire Marshal J. Z. Ramsey. Fires included a flue blaze at Clem Beale on East 26th Street with minor wall damage and several other small blazes with little damage overall. A sprinkler system pipe burst at Howell & Co. caused water damage, but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
City Volunteer Fire Department
J. Z. Ramsey
Clem Beale
East 26Th Street
Batts
J. Groginsky
Red Top Street
Howell & Co
J F. Lavender
East 28Th Street
Wm. C. Vanderworth
W. R. Griffin
Auto Rent Firm’s Dallas Fire Destroys Cars
A Dallas fire on Thursday damaged a building housing a car rental business. The blaze destroyed 40 to 50 autos, with losses pegged around 100000 dollars. Three men were injured and the cause remained undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Rv Associated Press
Three City Charter Amendments Fail In Heavy Vote
In a frigid December election 294 residents cast ballots as three city charter amendments were defeated. The measures aimed to raise 20 cents per 100 dollars for schools and cemeteries, add the City Secretary to the equalization board with a vote, and divert utilities surplus to other funds. Opponents surged as supporters stayed home amid the cold. results ran about 42 to 58 against the first, 229 to 239 against the second and third amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equalization Board
Holidays Bring Many Visitors to Bryan Family Homes
Personal mentions from Saturday note Dr and Mrs J W Black plan Christmas week with Mrs Black’s parents in Hearne while E Travis Oliver brings his parents and brother for holidays. Numerous local residents and students travel, visit, or return to Bryan for Christmas with references to ill health, funerals, and academic figures from A and M College, T C U Fort Worth, and C I A Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Black
Hearne
Dawson
Parker Street
H. H. McCain
Cold Wave Keeps Bryan in Its Grip With 18 Degree Low
The cold spell remains in Bryan and nearby areas with a record low of 18 degrees at 6 AM. Temperatures rose to 20 by 10 AM and slowly warmed. New Orleans forecasts fair weather tonight and Sunday. Telegraph lines were down to Houston and Dallas dispatches came via the Eagle. The Bryan Telephone Exchange reports no local damage and limited toll service to nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Division of Entomology
A. and M. College
F. L. Thomas
New Orleans
College
Western Union
Houston
Associated Press
Eagle
Dallas
Bryan Telephone Exchange
Mat Merka Killed at Bryan Cotton Oil Mill
A mill accident at Bryan Cotton Oil Mill fatally injures Mat Merka. He was found unconscious about 10:30 a.m. and died at Bryan Hospital at 12:20 p.m. from brain concussion and chest injuries. Authorities suggest his clothing may have caught on a drive shaft triggering the accident. His father John Merka of Reliance and his wife were summoned to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Mat Merka
John Merka
Reliance
Early History of Wheelock Texas by Howard R Smith
Wheelock Texas sits north of the old San Antonio road in Robertson County with stores, a post office, school, church, and historic sites. It recounts Col Sterling Robertson’s immigration drive, the 1834 town layout Sarah D Viesco, Wheelock’s founder E L Wheelock, and notable pioneers including Sam Houston connections and the Cameron residence.
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San Antonio
Brazos County
Wheelock
Robertson County
Texas
Sterling C. Robertson
Tennessee
Brazos
Little River
Col. Robertson
Robert Leftwich
New England
West Point
Robertson
Prairie
Illinois
Adams County
Quincy
Wheelock Square
Wheelock Additon
Edwardsville
Ill
Whee ‘Ork
Sam Houston
Whee
General Houston
Cameron
Dr. Cameron
America
Scotland
J. H. McCallum
Tabor
W. C. Cavitt
Aarge Ranch
N. C. Duncan
Duncan
Old Hickory Grove
David Crockett
James H. Mitchell
George H. Dunn
Collard
John Henry Brown
Flowers for the Living: Rountree Elected Second Vice President
The Texas Editorial Association meeting in Galveston and Houston elected Mrs. Lee J. Rountree, editor of the Bryan Eagle, as its second vice president. Rountree is praised as a leading Texas newspaper professional with sufficient years of service, and is expected to lead as president when her term arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Henry Koontz
T. C. Elliott
Seama
Texas Editorial Association
Galveston
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan Eagle
Rountree
Texas
Mexia Daily News
For Good Roads We Stand For Prosperity and Progress
The Pampa News asserts that good roads bring prosperity, progress, education, and a fuller life. It argues roads cut transport costs, boost farm profits, and spread happiness, stating strong support for nationwide road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampa News
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C. L. Benson
Lou
Siana
Farrers
Dan Secates
Agricult
Re' Enencering
M. College of Texas
Cea Mee
A. J. Cotton
Burnett County
Townson
Condustrial Arts
Denton
Mary
Sre
Anderson County
Dallas Morning News
Philip Noto
G. L. Beason
Hoyston
EV Bers
Pire BF Parthemt Canolet
Elehone Poes
Jim Mayes
Cuatley
Lempie
Atom
Katy
H W
Mr. Mayes
U.e
Cavelle
Mayes
J. A. Kychuk
Ldge
Tie
Mrs. W. T. McGee
San Antono
Mrs
W. H. Darrow
College Road
Norther
M. R. Bentley
John Eagan
Bess Edwards
S. D. Pearce
M. College
Louise Bittle
T. C. U. Fort Worth
Guy P. Bittle
A. W. Bittle
LaFayette
Tom Bittle
San Diego
Elinor McDonald
Susie Mae Sanders
Helen Kerr Parks
College of Industrial Arts
Leo Griffin
Griffin
M. Francis
W. B. Bizzell
Bizzell
Geo. D. Neal
Sarah Bizzell
Navasota Examiner
Emily Held
Greenville High School
Helyn Held
Burleson College
Greenville
John A. Held
Clyde Foster
Textile Department
Austin
Nobie Webb
Yazoo City
Sidney Lawless
Iola
J. C. Davidson
Larvey
Lillie
State University At Austin
Davidson
Annie Vanderwerth
W. C. Vanderwerth
Vanderwerth
Bryan Reading Club
Bryan High
W. C. Stuart
Mayor Medical College
D. P. Gaby
Methodist Sunday School
Oscar A. Weinke
Agricultural Economics
A and M. College
Ripon
Wisconsin
Charles H. Mills
Corsicana
Lucy Sims Clark
M. W. Sims
Milton Sims
B. A. Sims
Chas. H. Mills
Katherine Higgs
Baylor College Belton
W. S. Higgs
College Avenue
Howard R. Smith
Love Drug Company
D. W. Love, Prop
Wheelock, Texas
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