Bad Roads in Brazos County Hurt Bryan Merchants
Rain soaked county roads stop or slow travel between Bryan and many towns. The gravel Bryan to Navasota route is passable but poor. the crucial Bryan to Hempstead segment is in terrible condition. Drivers pull stuck cars for 3 to 5 dollars, and merchants fear Christmas trade losses run into thousands. Improved roads would cut hauling costs and boost local commerce.
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Bryan
Navasota
Grimes County
Navagota
Hempstead
Gulf Points
Ferguson Brothers Sell Hardware to E. E. Yeager of Iola
Ferguson Brothers have sold their hardware business to E. E. Yeager of Iola who will assume charge on January first. The store will continue as at present until December 26 and close until January 1 to facilitate transfer.
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Ferguson Brothers
E. E. Yeager
Iola
A. J. Wagner
Bryan
Bryances
PRI
Tesco Relieves Kidney and Bladder Inflammation Remedy
Health ad touts relief of kidney and bladder inflammation with scanty urine and frequent urination, plus backache. Promises money back if not pleased.
Bryan Eagle Editor in El Paso for Holidays
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree left Sunday noon for a brief Christmas visit with her parents in El Paso.
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Bryan Eagle
EL Paso
Lee J. Rountree
Iola District Road Bonds Carried In Grimes County Vote
Election results show Iola District Road Bonds carried four to one in favor. Secretary S. E. Eberstadt of the Chamber of Commerce notes the district lies in Grimes county near the Navasota area and the good roads may influence relations with Brazos county and Bryan.
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Bryan
Brazos County
Iola
S. E. Eberstadt
Chamber of Commerce
Ifa
Grimes County
Navasot
Educational Survey of Texas T 1H After the Holidays
Dr G A Works to head Texas educational survey with Cornell aid starting after holidays. Headquarters to be established in Austin with experts placed in the field next month to study funding, pupil progress, courses, administration, buildings, staff, teacher prep and coordination of public education efforts across the state. Cooperation from teachers, officials and laymen urged to ensure scientific data and minimal disruption to schools.
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Austin
Tex
G. A. Works
Cornell University
Works
Texas
Mrs J Webb Howell Wins Free Cabinet at McCulloch Gordon’s
At the McCulloch Gordon Company sale this afternoon Mrs J Webb Howell won the contest for the free kitchen cabinet while Mrs T A Cloud was the high bidder for the cabinet priced at 65 dollars. The item list also notes 666 for malaria fever.
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J. Webb Howell
McCulloch-Gordon’s
McCulloch-Gordon Company
T. A. Cloud
J Webb Howell
Birth registration urged by law and common sense
County health nurse Miss Elizabeth Curtis stresses birth registration is legally required and vital for a child’s future. She notes protections for schooling, marriage, voting, insurance, custody, and rights to property, pensions, and international travel, urging parents to register promptly.
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Elizabeth Curtis
United States
Father Not Responsible for Support of Illegitimate Child in Texas
In Austin Texas December 26 the Court of Criminal Appeals reversed Howard A Beaver of Travis county ruling he could not be legally charged with child desertion for an illegitimate child. The court noted Texas follows common law requiring support only for legitimate children and that no statute imposes penalties for supporting an illegitimate child.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Howard A. Beaver
Travis County
Wheel of Fortune reports a twenty seven year old dog fight memory
The San Antonio Rotary Club weekly Wheel of Fortune notes a past dog fight memory involving Gabe Carell the 142 pound San Antonio champion and Frank Lewis. The anecdote recalls fun created by the telling of that event twenty seven years ago.
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Wheel of Fortune
San Antonio
Bryan Woman's Club notes entertain with Indian lecture
The Bryan Woman's Club hosted Chief William Red Fox for an evening program with a 25 cent admission, netting 75 dollars for the club. A January 14, 1924 musical comedy at Palace Theatre is planned with Mrs. L. L. McInnis leading a program on Constitutional History and papers by Mrs. Held and Mrs. Gainer. The club continues a yearlong study of American history and government.
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Bryan Woman’s Club
William Red Fox
Palace Theatre
Bryan
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
L. L. McInnis
John A. Held
Charles S. Gainer
United States
Bryan Club
Jay Lush of College Quits Bachelor Hall
Professor Jay Lawrence Lush an animal husbandman at the Experiment Station of A and M College for two years and Miss Adaline Lincoln were married on Tuesday December 20 in Van Buren Arkansas. They will reside at College Station after January 15. Lush earned many friends at the college and leaves Bachelors Hall where he was a loyal member.
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Jay Lawrence Lush
Experiment Station
A. and M. College
Adaline Lincoln
van Buren
Arkansas
College and
Bryan
College Stadion
Lush
A. and M
Bachelors’ Hall
Prof
Christmas shoppers in Bryan visit ladies from Tabor community
Mrs. Joe Sample and Mrs. Tom Benbow were Christmas shoppers in Bryan on Thursday from the Tabor community. 666 Prevents Colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sample
Tom Benbow
Bryan
Tabor
Miss Pauline Beard Wins State Club Scholarship
Miss Pauline Beard of Edge won the $200 state scholarship for best all round record in First Year Club Work. She is among four winners chosen from Texas club girls. the award honors grades in cooking canning sewing home projects and related records. Miss Beard, Edge High School graduate, will enter college immediately.
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Pauline Beard
Edge
Miss Beard
Laura Belle Roten
Texas
Edge High School
Miss Roten
Valu
State scholarship winners listed by year and county
The state scholarships winners are Pauline Beard Brazos county 1st year Maud Jones Tarrant county 2nd year Josephine Francis Brown county 3rd year Eunice Fyke Dallas county 4th year Jim Batte of Prospect community visited Bryan on Thursday as a business visitor.
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Pauline Beard
Brazos County
Maud Jones
Tarrant County
Josephine Francis
Brown County
Eunice Fyke
Dallas County
Jim Batte
Prospect Community
Bryan
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All Eagle
TESCO
THE
M. H. James Drug CO. and
Parker-Astin Hbw. CO
Educational Survey OF
Jay Lush
Irvin Nerhood
M. H. James Drug CO
Parker-Astin Hdw. CO
Pauline Beard Dge
Mme
Leah
U. S
Binz Bldg
Houston, Texas
M. H. James Drug Store
John M. Bligh
Decatur, Ala
M. H.nage Ap
R.fssh Weir
Thedford’s
Thedford
Cardus
Black
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
Hamilton Brown
Boys Scout
Scotts
J. JA
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