County Agent visits College Consolidated school for club work
County Agent C J Benson visited College Consolidated on the A and M College campus to promote rural club activities. He noted prizes totaling cash and community awards and urged election of a capable president secretary and active club leader to foster student participation in Brazos county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Benson
College Consolidated School
A. and M. College
Brazos County
Texas
A. and M
College Consolidated
Paul Boriskie
Benson
Hempstead Plans More and Bigger Melons
In a shift from a prior slogan, officials pursue fewer but larger melons, promising greater abundance to lift spirits during sorrow. The Houston Post notes the move as a public message blending practicality with comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Houston Post
Poll tax payment deadline looms as Texas cities lag
The Houston Post notes six more days to pay the poll tax and reports San Antonio leading by about 4,000. It calls on residents, especially women, to rally for their city, homeland, and country against critics described as taunting outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
San Antonio
Bryan Daily Eagle Praised by Chamber of Commerce
The Bryan Daily Eagle published a fifteen column report on the annual Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting for 1921. The article lauds the Eagle as the best small town daily in Texas and credits the chamber’s work to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Milam County Candidate Baker Seeks Re-election
Hon. Oscar D. Baker of Milam County seeks re-election as district representative for Milam Lee and Burleson Counties with no opposition to date. The former Bryan citizen served effectively in the early legislature and is praised for his Austin record. Success to you, Oscar, in your laudable undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar D. Baker
Milam County
Bryan
Milam
Lee
Burleson
Baker
Austin
Oscar
Cabbage Pricing Critique From Rio Grande Valley
Col George Bailey of the Houston Post criticizes the cabbage movement saying Valley consumers should pay fairly. He notes Rio Grande cabbage costs $150 per ton while farmers receive only $6 per ton, urging fairer share for growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bailey
The
Houston Post
Rio Grande
George
Rio Grande Valley
Endorsement for Lee J. Rountree by Journal Editor
Editor Jack Robinson of the Jewett Messenger endorses Hon. Lee J. Rountree of Brazos County as a worthy successor to retiring Congressman Rufus Hardy. The piece praises Rountree as capable and deserving of representing the district with credit.
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Jack Robinson
The
Jewett Messenger
Rufus Hardy
Congress
Bryan
Lee J. Rountree
Brazos County
Rountree
Editor Moy er Will Stand By Negro Bootblack
Bryan Eagle editor Lee Rountree and friends form a company to market automatic shoe shining machines. One machine allegedly shines shoes better than a Negro boot, dropping a dime triggers the shine. Directors include J L Edge Lee J Rountree Major L L Melnnis Judge W C Davis C A Harris P M Raysor J N Goodwin Geo J Nedbalek N A Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Rountree
The
Bryan Eagle
Lee
Neg Fo
Bryan
J. L. Edge
Lee J. Rountree
L. L. Melnnis
W. C. Davis
C A. Harris
P. M. Raysor
J. N. Goodwin
Geo J. Nedbalek
N. A. Stewart
Favors New Constitution for the State of Texas
A Dallas News letter from Bryan urges a constitutional convention as the only adequate remedy to reform Texas education and state institutions. The writer criticizes delays, calls for decisive action, and advocates immediate reform to advance Texas schools and colleges to a leading national position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Dallas News
Bryan
News of
Morday
KR. E. Vinson
the Texas University
Board of Regents
Tex
New Progrem
Seed Guarantee Dilemma Tangles Town Officials
The Eagle received government seed from Senators Morris Sheppard and Charles Culberson and representatives Tom Connally Max Buchanan and J J Mansfield. It sent seed to Prof A W Kinnard who asked if the seed would grow and was told to try and see. A poor harvest season may result with no County Agent present to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Washington
Morris Sheppard
Charles A. Culberson
Eugene Black
Tom Connally
Max Buchanan
J. J. Mansfield
Marvin Jones
Hatton W. Sumners
A. W. Kinnard
Passing Throng for Better Cotton Seed Movements
Brazos County farmers, led by Sam E Cavitt, join Texas Farm Bureau and extension services to plant improved cotton seed this year. Bryan Chamber of Commerce heads and local leaders pledge support for 1922 as a busy citizenry advances local progress. Dr Held and C S Beckwith lauded for civic efforts and upcoming revival activities. Peru student L A Forga plans to write on South American tensions. Tabor short course cited with speakers Mobley and Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam E. Cavitt
Brazos County
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
D. L. Ray
Hetter
C. W. Houston
Cole
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Building and Loan Association
Brazos Red Cross
Jay Gould
Gould
Mr. Gould
Eagle
Mr. Cole
Bryan and Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Country Club Launches Major Tree Planting Drive
The Bryan Country Club Grounds Committee starts a large tree planting campaign to enhance the grounds with a diverse array of trees donated by A and M College, the Experiment Station, club members, and friends. The plan includes extensive hedges of Tamarisk and Yaupon, grass greens, and extending the links to a 3000 yard course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Country Club
A. and M. College
Stolen Freight Hits Bryan Firm For December Loss
A Bryan firm received $800 from railroads for December as payment for stolen freight from shipments that month. The Eagle argues such theft by a segment of thieves inflates costs and freight rates, urging harsh penalties and labor instead of crime to curb rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Up &S
The
Eagle
Jefferson County Names A C Love County Engineer
District Engineer A C Love has been appointed county engineer by the Jefferson County Commissioners Court and will soon depart for Beaumont to assume duties. A2,000 is allotted for good roads under his direction and his salary is 500 per month. The Eagle congratulates Jefferson County on securing his services as a key part of the road system development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Love
Jefferson County Commissioners Court
Beaumont
Engineer Love
The
Eagle
Jefferson County
Love
Federal students arrive in Bryan with families
Federal students have arrived in Bryan in the past few days. The list includes Mr D Mitchell and his wife and child from Houston, Mr W Strickey and his wife and child from Greenville, Mr R B Wynne and wife from Tatum, and Mr E W Wilkins and wife and child from Paris.
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Bryan
D. Mitchell
Houston
W. ©. Strickey
Greenville
R. B. Wynne
Tatum
W. Wilkins
Paris
Tribute to Director T. O. Walton by Texas Extension Service
S C Hoyte notes at a Loyalty Meeting honoring Director T C Walton of the Texas Extension Service that his work built the State Council of Agriculture and the Texas Farm Bureau Federation. He cites Walton’s leadership on the Cooperative Marketing Law and predicts future national recognition as a possible U S Secretary of Agriculture.
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S.C. Hoyte
T. C. Walton
Texas Extension Service
A. and
M. College
Walton
College Station
Lee J. Rountree
B Eagie
Nas
Stanford
Buchananan
Ornrs
Annals of Texas
T. O. Walton
Extension Service
Texas
Waco
Ways and Means
State Council of Agriculture
Texas Division of Farm Bureau Federation
Co-operative Marketing Association
Ihs
Austin
Bizzell
Orms
Buchanan
Orr
Farm Federation Bureau
House
Senate
Neff
United States
Death of Pioneer Citizen Kennedy Johnson
News in Bryan reports the death of Kennedy Johnson a Caldwell pioneer citizen. Funeral services were held Monday at the old family burial grounds in Chrisman with M. B. Parker and Allen Carr among Bryan attendees. He was brother to Mrs. M. J. Parker of Bryan and known by Bryan’s older residents.
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Bryan
Kenney Johnson
Caldwell
Johnson
M. J. Parker
Chrisman
M. B. Parker
al ‘En Carr
Oil Field Haulers Arrive in Bryan Boosting Brazos County Development
Four workers B C Browning J S Blackmon D L Reagan and J A Browning from Mexia oil fields arrived in Bryan today with six teams to haul for oil companies opening up the oil field. They are described as forerunners of forthcoming developments in Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Browning
J. S. Blackmon
D. L. Reagan
J. A. Browning
Mexia
Bryan
Brazos County
Joe Boriskie Faces U S Court in Houston Whisky Raid
Sheriff Morehead shipped two whiskey stills captured in the raid to Houston for United States Commissioner review. Joe Boriskie, in Houston with Officer Floyd, will appear as cases await federal grand jury action. About ten gallons of liquor were destroyed and one gallon taken to Houston.
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Leonard E. Morehead
Joe Boriskie
Houston
United States
Morehead
Wheeless
Martin
Floyd
Joe Boriskiec
Federal Grand Jury
Floyd al- 80
Sherif Morehead
U D C Collecting for Woodrow Wilson Fund
The local chapter of the U D C voted to donate to the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Fund. Treasurer Mrs J B Stevenson gathered contributions from members and others and the money will be sent from Bryn next Wednesday. Contributions can be left with M M Piskine at City National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
J. B. Stevenson
Bryan
M. M. Piskine
City National Bank
Bryan school bond passes by wide margin
In a special election Bryan voters approved a 320000 school bond by a large margin. With 207 votes cast, 189 favored the bond and 18 opposed, the result surpassing ten to one. The Bryan City Commission will proceed with improvements under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Woodrow Wilson Foundation Fund appoints Brazos County chair
Senator W. E. Doyle named Lee J. Rountree as Brazos County chairman for the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Fund. Donations should be reported to the Bryan Eagle with proper credit allocated to Brazos County at headquarters.
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W. E. Doyle
Freestone County
Lee J. Rountree
Brazos County
Woodrow Wilson Foundation Fund
Bryan Eagle
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Eagle Printing Company
Boatwright
F. A. Tardy
M. Gale
J. Fermier
Aager
Associated Press
Moyer
Negro Bootblack
MR. Kinnard
DR. Held
MR. Beckwith
John A. Held
C. S. Beckwith
Rotary
First Baptist Church
Peru
the Eagle
B.C. Utecht
Chile
L. A. Forga
Lima
H. C. Zegarra
Enrique Coronel Zegarra
Forga
Tabor
Walter Armstrong
H. S. Mobley
Werthe Dah
Laws
C. L. Benson
S. E. Eberstad
A. W. Buchanan
ViTarné
Sone dl
Peel
MR. Love
Texas Agriculture
Eagle Advertising
Fordson. Tractor
Detroit
Fordson
Chambers-Wilson Motor Co
U. S
U. D.C
Woodrow Wilson Fund
Oua
Thacher Medicine CO
Chattanooga
Tens
U.S.A
D. S. Hamilton
Milner
Stella
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