Bry an Texas Post Office Record And Rates 1912
Local notice provides post office entry details for Bry an Texas dated April 23 1912 under act of congress and lists subscription rates for Brazos County including daily mail six months and one year and weekly Eagle publication terms with weekly edition details.
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Bryan
Texas
Act of Congres
Brazos County
RPE
Bree Mouine Soos
Romberge Cee
Oneeyear Ois
Fly and Wirth Vie in Texas Special Election
Representative W Madden Fly of Gonzales and Judge A J Wirth of Seguin compete in the January 10 special election to replace Senator C F Richards of Lockhart who resigned after losses in the Texas legislature. Fly backs a Constitutional convention and argues for future prosperity while Wey? opponent opposes it. Fly is described as a capable Texan Democrat patriot, urging service above salary.
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W. Madden Fly
Gonzales
A. J. Wirth
Seguin
C. F. Richards
Lockhart
Texas
Judge Fly
Fagle
Christmas Night Dash With Bulldog Passenger
A festive night tale describes meeting a friend in a fast car as fireworks roared. They dodged the vehicle and noticed a bulldog in the back seat while the friend shouted a cautious Christmas greeting and New Year wishes.
Succeeding editor Cobb to Cameron Enterprise
Moulton Cobb to succeed his father as editor of the Cameron Enterprise with Will named business manager. If Father Cobb can raise funds, the Eagle believes Son Cobb can handle writing. The two are trusted as a first class team after long acquaintance with the family.
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Moulton Cobb
Cameron Enterprise
Will
Cobb
Eagle
Father
Music Is Music Says Colonel Tucker On Jazz And Hymns
The Gilmer Mirror’s Colonel George Tucker asserts jazz is not music while a Bryan singer’s Egypt set tale praises the hymn Nearer My God to Thee. The piece notes people sing differently by place and calls melody comfort for the “savage breast” only if familiar.
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George Tucker
The
Gilmer Mirror
George
Bryan
Egypt
Out on the Rio Grande deer and bear hunt
Corsicana Sun veteran Col E C Huckabee travels to the Rio Grande country for deer and bear hunting. The piece notes dangers and urges caution as local figures watch over him while praising his experience and self reliance.
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E. C. Huckabee
Corsicana Sun
Rio Grande
Huckabee
Jeff McLemore
Sam W. Brown
Laredo
Walter Jones
Texas
Col. Huckabee
Corsicana Daily Sun
Republic
Swanson, Elliott, Halbert honored with holiday gifts
Christmas greetings arrive from Col. J T Swanson of Navasota and Col. B M Halbert of Sonora along with editor James T Elliott and others. Grimes county sausage and devon from San Angelo mark a season of friendship and good will.
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J. T. Swanson
Navasota
The
Eagle
Grimes County
Devon
San Angelo
James T. Elliott
Texas Goat and Sheep Raisers Magazine
B. M. Halbert
Sonora
Texas Association
Swanson
Elliott
Colonel Halbert
Rip van Winkle
Christmas Eve note to editor from Mineral Wells man
A Mineral Wells message to Editor Sam Miller from MO E Quaid dated December 24 expresses appreciation for the Eagle and their sermon. Quaid plans to leave for El Paso that night. Sam Miller will attend church Sunday night as advised. The note ends with wishes for Samuel and Johnathan to keep the faith in the coming year.
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The
Eagle
Mineral Wells
Texas
Sam Miller
el Paso
Sam
MO. E. Quaid
Samuel
Johnathan
Complimentary praise for Bryan Eagle Christmas edition
Dr. E. P. Humbert praised the 8 page Christmas edition of the Eagle issued on Saturday. He said he read every advertisement from Bryan business men and called the issue a credit to them, noting its uniqueness and entertainment value. He added it must have required considerable labor and time to print Saturday's Eagle.
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E. P. Humbert
The
Eagle
New Champion Jersey records echoed in Brazos club notes
Hoard's Dairyman reports Snip Wanger 2nd the latest cow to uphold the Jersey banner with 18 226 pounds of milk and 94111 pounds of butterfat after a 13 year old official test. The Texas Brazos county Boys and Girls Club urges dairy improvement and contests while celebrating Edge club victory and community kindness.
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Hoard’s Dairyman
Snip Wanger
Snip
State of Ohio
United States
Brazos County
Susie Griffin
Edge
Susie
Texas
West Texas Editor Receives Chevon Gift From Col Elliott
The Hagle editor gets a note from James T. Elliott editor of the Texas Goat and Sheep Breeders Magazine sending a sample Chevon under separate cover by American Railway Express. The letter cites B. M. Halbert of Sonora as the Chevon committee chair and includes recipes, wishing holiday cheer.
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Hagle
James T. Elliott
Texas Goat and Sheep Breeders
San Angelo
Elliott
Texas
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan Eagle
Bryan
Rountree
American Railway Express Company
Chevon
B. M. Halbert
Sonora
Texas Congress Dismisses Push for Constitutional Convention
The Houston Post quotes a Texas legislator condemning the public for being too upset to elect a convention to draft a new constitution. He denounces the upset as contemptible and urges such men to step aside, insisting the state must move forward with the battle for growth.
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The
Houston Post
Texas
Sam Eberstadt Drives Hard for Good Cheer Fund
Secretary S. E. Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce has been busy collecting for the Good Cheer Christmas Fund in Brazos County. He looks in his hat each night and finds money for the cause, and he never quits work when a need arises.
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S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan
Hooligan and To Bias Tie the Knot at Bryan
Saturday evening at six oclock in Bryan the marriage of Luther Hooligan and Ethel To bias was performed at the pastor's home with Rev J J Tatum officiating. The Eagle extends good wishes to the young couple.
Masonic Grand Mother Phrase Sparked by Dallas Paper
The Houston Post notes the Dallas Times-Herald called Mike Thomas the Masonic Grand Mother, mocking the misusage of master versus mother. The Brownsville Herald calls Lee Butler the champion gambler, suggesting the word golfer would suit better.
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Houston Post
Dallas Times-Herald
Mike Thomas
Brownsville Herald
Lee Butler
College study aids Farmers and Stock men committee report
President W B Bizzell of A and M College praises the two day investigation by the Farmers and Stock men committee. The group studied the college’s needs and aims to help shape legislative appropriations for maintenance and growth, per Granger News.
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W. B. Bizzell
A. and M. College
Farmers and Stockmen’s Committee
Granger News
McGee Hensarling Wedding at First Christian Church
The marriage of Mr Roger McGee and Miss Mae Hensarling was held at the minister's home Saturday at 7 30 pm Rev C N Calmes of the First Christian church performed the ring ceremony Mr McGee teaches in Bellville public schools and the couple left for their Bellville home amid good wishes from Bryan friends and the Eagle observer for a joyful prosperous future
Visiting in Jefferson with Bryan Chamber head
Secretary Sam E. Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce spent Christmas day dinner with Mrs. Eberstadt then traveled to Jefferson to visit his venerable mother and attend the old home Christmas supper. He planned to return in a few days and resume his 1923 work arriving in Jefferson at 8 25 p m and being at supper by 8 30 p m.
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Jefferson
Sam E. Eberstadt
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Several Arrests on Whisky Charges in Brazos County
Sheriff L E Morehead and Deputy H T Wheeles arrested George Rountop on the Jones Bridge road nine miles from Bryan for making whiskey. A 50 gallon still and mash were seized. Rountop jailed. Sheriff Morehead and Deputy Henry Kuntz arrested Andrew Armstrong and two sons Otis and Quincey at Cedar Creek for transporting liquor. About two quarts of whiskey were taken. Bond set at $500 for an examining trial Friday.
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L. E. Morehead
H. T. Wheeles
George Rountop
Jones’ Bridge Road
Bryan
George
Brazos County
Morehead
Henry Kuntz
Andrew Armstrong
Otis and
Quincey
Cedar Creek
Edge Celebrates NEA Club Victory
A large Edge celebration praised the NEA Club triumph as the Edge Blue Ribbon 40 won the state title, adding another honor to Brazos county. With 1,400 Texas clubs and 925 competing, observers noted the achievement's significance while Sears Roebuck exhibited a Silverton talking machine prize. County Agent Benson urged a Texas boy Vernon Dalhart record to inspire youth. Beason highlighted bulldog tenacity in Dalhart's rise, and Edge leader P S Mangum received praise.
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Edge
Brazos County
Tabor Club
Texas
Silverton
Sears- Roebuck & Company
Vernon Dalhart
S. C. Evans
Edge Club
P. S. Mangum
Messrs
Gainn Lloyd
Cargill
Bryan
Oliver
the Edge School
Squirrel Hunt Out At Hall's Lake
The Buchanan brothers and a party depart for Hall's Lake on the Navaset river for a two day squirrel hunt Tuesday into Wednesday. S. W. and C. A. Buchanan of Bryan W. H. Buchanan of Kurten and R L. Buchanan of Silverton join with friends to bag enough squirrels for a feast, else rely on provisions like bacon coffee potatoes bread pickles cakes and pies.
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Buchanan Brothers
Hall's Lake
Navaset
S. W
C. A. Buchanan
Bryan
W. H. Buchanan
Kurten
R L. Buchanan
Silverton
Representative Ad for Brazos County Seed booklet
A compact newspaper notice offers a representative position for Brazos County with a free booklet. It highlights a best cotton seed price of $2.00 a bush el and is signed by J. M. Bligh of Decatur Alabama.
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Brazos County
J. M. Bligh
Decatur
Ala
Residence Damaged by Blaze Injures Fire Chief
The Bryan fire department saved the residence of W. P. Moore at Bryan and 28th streets from total loss after a blaze started near a fireplace mantle. Damage to the house and contents is estimated under 200 dollars and insured. Fire Chief Charles E. Jenkins was injured, falling from a ladder while leading efforts to reach the roof. He received knee and ankle injuries and was sent home under medical care.
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Bryan
W. P. Moore
28Th Streets
Chas. E. Jenkins
For Sale Mule and Car Bargain Before First
Fine four year old mule and a good automobile offered as a package for 225 dollars if sold before the first. Contact Beason at the company location for details.
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First. Co
Beason
Mrs Whitley Ill in Bryan Area With Family at Her Side
Mrs Rebecca Whitley aged 85 86 in her later years is stricken with paralysis and in a serious condition at Steep Hollow with family present. Her sons T A Hall Elmira Texas J R Hall Shepherd grandson Will Hall Bryan and granddaughters Hazle Rebecca Adelle Hall and Mrs Louis McCullough Elmira Somerville and Bryan are all at home with her during this illness.
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Whitley
Bryan
Rebecca Whitley
T. A. Hall
Steep Hollow
Russell's Big Boll Improved Lone Star Cotton
Cotton seed ad touts Russell's Big Boll Improved Lone Star Cotton from Annona Red River Texas. Claims high lint yield 38 to 42 percent, extra large bolls, early fruiting, storm proof and high quality seed. States they grow and gin their own crop and sell limited seed with special car lot pricing.
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Russell
Lone Star
Annona
Red River County
Texas
Ed Cameron Dies at 41 in Wellborn Community
Ed Cameron a well known citizen died Tuesday at Wellborn after dawn to morning. R M Walker of McCulloch Gordon Company prepared the body for interment. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery Madison County. He leaves a wife and many friends.
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Ed Cameron
Wellborn
R. M. Walker
McCulloch-Gordon Company
Hopewell
Madison County
Mr. Cameron
Palmer Bay Wedding United Palmer and Bay in Port Arthur
At 12 30 o clock Saturday Mr Jewett M Palmer of Port Arthur and Miss Myrtle Bay were married by Rev J J Tatum at his home. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs J H Palmer of Normangee, works for Collins Pharmacy in Port Arthur. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Bay of Richards, teaches in Millican. They left for home via Houston today amid friends wishes.
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Jewett M. Palmer
Port Arthur
Myrtle Bay
J. J. Tatum
J. H. Palmer
Normangee
J. E. Bay
Richards
Collins Pharmacy Company
Bay
Millican
Ilouston
Remedy for irregular bowels advertised by druggists
An advertisement promotes Herbine as the remedy for irregular bowel movements and constipation. It claims to restore healthy regularity and notes a price of 60 cents, with sale by all druggists.
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
Megr
Associated Press
Fellogg
Kellogg
Kelloggs
H Cris
Kellogg’s
Meles and
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department
C. L. Benson
Porker
Alabama
Tom Elliott
Ballard Moore
Mary Locke
Charlie
Hoard
J. C. Pridmore
Louisiana
A. K. Short
A. & M. College of Texas
Zack
Prospect
Tabor
C. D. Warner
West Texas
Ferer
Jnc
Caldwell
Optometrist
Optician
Caldwell’s
Satis
China
Jewelry
Bryan, Texas
the Model Laundry and Dry Cleaning CO
Marlin, Texas
Cuff Loggins
Allen Smith
NEA
Hall’s Lake
Palmer-Bay
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