Bryan Weekly Eagle office notice from 1912
Entered at the Bryan Texas office April 22 1912 as second class under act of Congress March MAG LEE J Rountree managing editor rates daily Hy Mali in advance in Brazos county one month two thr e months one year weekly eagle in Brazos County 180 per year six months 100 Published the member of the Associated Press
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Bryan
Texas
Lee J. Rountree
Brazos County
Associated Press- Associated Press
Texas Daily Press League
Mercentile Bank
Dallas
Texes
Madison Ave
New York
Association
Chicago
Illinois
Banishing Billboards in State Campaigns
A January 1926 note from Southern Advertising and Publishing discusses a statewide cleanup by the Tennessee State Highway Department to remove all roadside posters. It hints at a Texas legislative push next session for similar action, arguing highway signs should aid safety rather than advertising. It warns that excessive signs block scenery and obscure the road, urging state action to protect motorists and property.
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Tennessee
Texas
The Key Note on Farm Prosperity and Government Policy
Henry Ford argues that legislative actions fail to solve agricultural problems and only shield defects. He warns that government can create monopolies or fix prices but cannot build buying power or viable supply. Farmers must fix internal issues and adapt, as governments have never rebuilt industries.
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Henry Ford
Pecan Trees in Bryan Could Fuel Local Economy
A Bryan resident showed Eagle readers pecans from a yard tree not paper shelled but of good size and flavor. Budding trees to paper shell pecans could yield a plentiful annual harvest, supplying Bryan and nearby towns, with potential income and local savings. An organized effort could back this initiative.
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Eagle
Bryan
Over powering conviction indictment against citizens for not patronizing home industries
The Arkansas Democrat reports a fiery indictment accusing residents of ignoring domestic producers. The piece mocks national brands and distant origins with a jumble of city and state references to illustrate perceived economic dependence.
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Arkansas Democrat
Connecticut
Chicago
Detroit
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Grand Rapids
Tennessee
Kansas
New York
Kentucky
Chattanov
Dr William E Munsey on Emergencies and Greatness
In a lecture on Elijah Dr Munsey argues emergencies do not create great citizens but develop them. He contends men who fail in emergencies remain mediocre regardless of reputation and that true greatness is proven only by the occasion and grows with it.
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William Elbert Munsey
Elijah
West Texas town’s fate tied to citizen effort
The West News argues that despite surrounding rich farm lands Texas towns rely on local enterprise. Natural advantages mean little without patriotic activity and year round business effort from January to December.
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West
Texas
West News
Missing cylinder of influence in town morality
The idea that a town’s moral and religious interests rely on a man who uses his influence for good. Morality and religion define a fit community, and every effort or sacrifice is rewarded. Even acts to gain approval of others yield altruistic rewards in conscience and tangible results.
Eagle pledge to help Bryan Brazos county groups
The Eagle states its aim to cooperate with local individuals and organizations for the welfare and prosperity of Bryan and Brazos County. It expresses willingness to assist in every possible way and notes that many people and groups are doing significant good for the world.
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Bryan
Brazos County
General H B Stoddard Visit to Houston Post Files
Bryan figure General H B Stoddard spent a day in Houston noted in the Post files from twenty five years ago. The query ponders audience response if a rotten show is presented, asking whether patrons should leave or "eggs it" as a reaction.
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The
Houston Post
H. B. Stoddard
Bryan
Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain
A compact quotation attributed to Schiller states that even divine powers struggle against human folly. The line underscores the pervasiveness of ignorance as a timeless obstacle.
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Schiller
Miss Errella Gregg Weds Houston Man in Bryan
Miss Errella Gregg daughter of J G Gregg painter and paper hanger married L G Worsham carpentry businessman of Houston at the home of Mr and Mrs Edgar Bullock in Bryan. They depart for Houston on the 2 55 train to reside. Local friends extend best wishes amid a scene of family ties and community standing.
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Errella Gregg
J. G. Gregg
L. G. Worsham
Houston
Bryan
Edgar Bullock
Gregg
Mr. Gregg
Eden Jr. Injures Wrist at Local Compress Platform
C L Eden Jr and several boys played on a platform at the compress on Sunday afternoon. He tripped and fell on his hands breaking a wrist. The break was set at Bryan Hospital and he is resting well. He attended school this morning.
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Co. L. Eden, Jr
Bryan Hospital
Nine Thousand Bales Ginned In This County
Brazos county ginned 8 902 bales of cotton from the 1925 crop before January 16 1926 counting round bales as half bales. This compares with 19 676 bales ginned by Jan 16 1925, per W M Steuart Director Bureau of Census via card to Joe F Howard local statistician.
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Brazos County
W. M. Steuart
Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Joe F. Howard
Bryan Paving Cracks Will Be Rehabilitated
The City of Bryan will match 2000 of the Smith Bros Dallas for rehabilitating the paving by sealing cracks with asphalt. The 4000 total will cover labor materials and incidentals for leveling and erasing cracks across the city. The action was approved at a special City Commission meeting Wednesday afternoon in City Hall rooms.
Exams to Enter College to Be Held Next May
State wide college entrance exams are set for the second week of May. Questions will be sent to all accredited schools, to county superintendents, and to teachers endorsed by the county superintendent.
Miss W Rogers Beautifies City Parks in Trees
Miss Willie Rogers city librarian leads the beautification of Bryan parks with thirty six crape myrtle bushes watermelon pink variety and seven trees five hackberries two elms donated by local friends. She plans to source more bushes at 25 cents each and seeks further citizen donations to enhance park beauty.
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Willie Rogers
Bryan
Miss Rogers
Hattie Webb James Dies in Bryan Pioneer Family
Mrs. Hattie Webb James, born 1860 in Livingston Alabama, dies after long illness at 5 20 Sunday Jan 31 1926. A longtime Bryan resident and Methodist Church organist, she leaves three children James W James M H James Jr and Mrs W T Burns and a brother James H Webb. Funeral held Feb 1 1926 at the family home with Rev H H McCain. burial at Bryan City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Webb James
Temple
Bryan
Methodist Church
Bryan Church
Livingston
Alabama
John H. Webb
Mary Parker Webb
Chappell Hill
Texas
M. Hi. James
James
College Avenue
James W. James
M. H. James, Jr
Houston
W. T. Burns
Waco
James II
Webb
H. H. McCain
First Methodist Church
Bryan City
A. L. Mondrick
P. M. Raysor
B. A. Sims
John F. Ettle
J. W. Batts
E. W. Crenshaw
H. ,O. Boatwright
FE. J. Fountain
O. M. Ball
E. J. Jenkins
Robert Armstrong
E. J. Kyle
J. & Stevenson
C. M. Bethany
L. L. McInnis
W. H. Oliver
George Jackson of Brazos County Receives Pardon
Gov. Miriam A Ferguson granted clemency Wednesday including pardons and furloughs. George Jackson of Brazos County was pardoned after serving half a four year manslaughter sentence. Other pardons included Antonio Innocente and Sherman Bradley. furloughs went to Zeal Bolton John Gonzales J. W. Morton and John Roach among others.
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Sherman Bradley
Robertson County
George Jackson
Brazos County
Zeal Bolton
Harris County
M. J. Drysdale
John Gonzales
Travis County
Ed Hardin
Fairbanks
J. W. Morton
John Roach
Comanche County
Fine Reports At A Meeting of Cemetery Board
Geo. A. Adams presided over the annual Bryan Cemetery Association meeting in the Masonic building. The program included songs and talks by Mrs. R. S. Webb and Mrs. Jno E Astin, with Major L. L. Mellanis praising the directors and predicting future achievements. Treasurer Fred L. Cavitt read his report and secretary Dana Carnes gave a detailed annual summary of membership and attendance. Continuous progress toward the organization’s goals was noted.
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Geo. A. Adams
Bryan Cemetery Association
Masonic
R.S. Webb
Jno. E. Astin
O. A. Ashworth
L. L. MelIanis
Fred L. Cavitt
The
Eagle
Dana Carnes
Mary
L. L. McInnis
Dallas
Bryan
J. Webb Howell
Bryan and Branos County
Old Bryan Cemetery Board Repeats Members At Reelect
The Bryan Cemetery Association announces the reelection of its old board as the new board of directors. Named are Mrs. M. W. Sims Mrs. John E. Astin Mrs. R. Q. Astin Mrs. G. M. Brandon Mrs. A. J. Buchanan Mrs. R. S. Webb Mrs. Dana Carnes Mrs. J. E. Covey Mrs. Mary P. Carr Mrs. Jac K. Parker Geo. A. Adams Fred L. Cal vitt Mayor Tyler Haswell J. Bryan Miller ex officio.
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Bryan Cemetery Association
M. W. Sims
John E. Astin
R. Q. Astin
G. M. Brandon
A. J. Buchanan
S. Webb
Dana Carnes
J. E. Covey
Mary
P. Carr
Lions Club plans long term cemetery improvements in Bryan
P. Carr reports strong progress by the grounds committee despite unpaid dues. J. Bryan Miller, city manager and Bryan Cemetery Association member, proposes including cemetery upgrades in a 10 year Lions Club program. Mrs. Jno. E. Astin praised endowment and membership efforts as the meeting closed with a song.
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P. Carr
J. Bryan Miller
Lions Club of
Bryan
President and Mrs Bennett Bizzell at home
Bryan and college friends receive engraved invitations for a social event at the Bennet Bizzell residence Norman Oklahoma Friday evening February fifth from eight to eleven. The invitation lists 407 West Boyd Street as the venue.
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Bryan
William Bennett Bizzell
West Boyd Street
Norman
Oklahoma
Four Negroes Arrested by J Conlee Reported
Four men named Rhodes, a wife, Dennis Smith and a son Nee Moseley are listed as arrested by J Conlee in the incident detailed by the local police report. The names appear in connection with the same case, reflecting multiple individuals involved.
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J. Conlee
Liquor Raids Lead to Multiple Arrests in County
Sheriff Jess Conlee and Conlee J. D. Conlee arrested John Rhodes and his wife after a raid on a near negro school residence. Officers found liquor paraphernalia and an empty five gallon jug. Rhodes and his wife faced liquor charges and bond set at 500 dollars. Dennis Smith and Lonnie Moseley were later arrested for selling liquor to A. and M. students with bonds of 500 dollars each.
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Jess Conlee
J. D. Conlee
John Rhodes
Rhodes
Conlee
Dennis Smith
Lonnie Moseley
Hudspeth and Cabiness Boys Arrested for Burglary
Chief W S Martin arrested Dale Hudspeth and Mose Cabiness Thursday noon and handed them to Sheriff Jess Conlee charged with burglarizing the C L Eden grocery store Wednesday night. They entered through a window high on a fire escape and took 17 dozen eggs hidden earlier under a barn. The pair, both under 17, will face juvenile court with a preliminary hearing before Judge W C Davis. possible penalty is reform school.
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W. S. Martin
Dale Hudspeth
Mose Cabiness
Jess Conlee
C. L. Eden
Eagle
Alien Smith Store
W. C. Davis
Reform School
Funeral Sunday For R H Woiton
Robert Henry Woiton aged 25 27 died at Groesbeck from burns after a tractor fire in the Humble Motor Company Garage. Funeral from parents home Sunday at 1 30 and at St Joseph Catholic Church at 2, burial Mount Calvary Bryon.
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Robert Henry Woiton
Groesbeck
Burns
Humble Motor Company
Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Bryan
Sim Woiton
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
J. B. Gleissner
Woiton
Young Woiton
For Rent Near Bryan 72 Acre Farm With Six Room House
For rent in Bryan area a 72 acre property with a large six room house. Contact Mrs Fannie E Chatham at phone 554 for details and showing.
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Bryan
Fannie E. Chatham
Charleston Set Things Going in a Barber Shop
A Charleston barber recalls a scene in his shop where a popular girl gets a bob and a boy clumsily demonstrates the Charleston steps. The exchange causes embarrassment and confusion as dancing in the chair is described.
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Charleston
Pye
Lima Radio Reception At Daniels Home
Mr and Mrs Leo Daniels hosted a Radiodyne five-tube radio tune in on Thursday night during the silent hour from 10 to 11 o clock. The program began at 10 32 and ran to the hour end featuring a chorus orchestra and a female vocal solo. Listeners included Curtis Gray A N Stewart Mrs Lizzie Hopkins Steve Cole and Miss Billie Fuller. Daniels say they have heard London and Belfast previously but could not hold the station long.
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Leo Daniels
Lima
Peru
Curtis Gray
A. N. Stewart
Lizzie Hopkins
Steve Cole
Billie Fuller
Daniels
Mrs Jones Elected Pres. C I A Club
The Brazos County C I A Club met at the College Campus home of Mrs J M Jones Tuesday night January 26 with Mrs Jones and Mrs Chas E Finley as joint hostesses. Officers elected for the year: Mrs J M Jones president, Mrs August Lenert vice president, Mrs Hiram T Downard secretary treasurer, Mrs Emmett M King reporter. Bridge followed a refreshment plate offered to a group of members and guests.
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Brazos County
C. I. A. Club
J. M. Jones
Jones
Chas. E. Finley
August Lenert
Hiram T. Downard
Emmett M. King
Josephine Eden
Benny Wilson
Josephine Crute
Pansy Hall McCulloch
Mildred Horton
Mamie Lee Haden
Bess Edwards
Lillie
Ae Sanders Downard
Gladys Chambers Samuels
Riette Jones Voges
Roselle Bralley White
Lilac Jones King
Clarice Mixey
Viola Warren
Vera Foreman Fiiley
Elma Taylor Jones
Kurten student wins first freshman field crops contest at A M College
R J Buchanan of Kurten led over 40 contestants with 1430 points to win the first annual freshman field crops judging contest at Texas A and M College. W S Howell Field Crops Trophy honors go to Buchanan with a gold medal, others earning medals and honorable mentions for top scores. The contest, led by Professor BE Pollock, aims to spark interest in practical grain and hay judging among agricultural freshmen.
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College Station
R. J. Buchanan
Kurten
A. and M. College of Texas
Department of Agronomy
Buchanan
W. S. Howell
Bryan
BE. O. Pollock
Department of
Agronomy
W. F. Patton
Lockhart
J. M. Jackson
Abilene
E. B. Porter
Caldwell
J. G. Holmes
Troup
A. B. Croker
Center
H. P. Knolle
Corpus Christi
M. A. Anderson
Marshall
R. H. Sweatman
Ennis
R. L. Donald
Revered J J Tatum Returns From North Zulch Baptist Meeting
Reverend J. J. Tatum accompanied by Reverend F. E. J. Vaughn of Harvey and Reverend J. P. Brown of Bryan returned Monday afternoon from a three Baptist quarterly meeting in North Zulch. Tatum noted a fine gathering with good attendance during his visit to the Eagle office.
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J. J. Tatum
FE. J. Vaughn
Harvey Community
J. P. Brown
Bryan
North Zulch
Tatum
Eagle Office
Safe farming program urged by Texas bankers and merchants
Dallas January 30 Texas bankers manufacturers and merchants forming the Texas Safe Farming Association urge a shift from cotton heavy farming to grow more food and feed at home to preserve solvency. Major L L McInnis named a director and J Webb Howell represents Bryan at the Dallas meeting.
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Dallas
Texas
Texas Safe Farming Association
Nathan Adams
American Exchange National Bank
Adams
Buechel Reports Farm Economics Meet In New York
Dr. F A Buechel head of Texas A and M College of Agriculture reports Farm Economics Association in New York discussed agricultural economics research and the shortage of trained personnel. A National Council meeting in Washington urged government market data for co op marketing and expanded training in statistics accounting and cooperative marketing.
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F. A. Buechel
Farm Economics Association
New York
Eagle
College Station
United States
A. and M., College of Texas
Farm Economic Association
National Council of Farmers Co-operative Associations
Washington
A. and M. College
Buechel
Texas A
M. College
National Council of Farmers Co-Operative Association
Secretary of Agriculture
Association
Department of Agriculture
State Superintendent S M N Marrs to Speak in Bryan
County records announce State Superintendent S M N Marrs will address Brazos County citizens at the court house in Bryan this Saturday at 10:00 AM. The office seeks a large turnout to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. J. McDonald
S. M. N. Marrs
Bryan
Brazos County
Court House
County Education Movement Meeting Invites Teachers
The education movement voice is for all, with Supt. Marrs addressing teachers and trustees of the county who are urged to attend to hear the plan and its public importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Marrs
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
B. A. Peters
Coleview
Will Jones
K. Kelley
Harvey
C. L. Eden, Jr
Miss W. Rogers
Geo. Jackson
OLD Board OF Directors
Nie Moseley
Sheriff Conlee
Father Friday
Cabiness Boy
R. H. Woiton
Pres. C. I. A. Club
A.M. College
Smith Drug CO
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
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