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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
3
County agents report in Edge community orchards some trees dying from root rot or crown gall while one healthy stand showed none of the fruiting in recent years due to missing pruning. Experts advise dehorning or partial treatment as a demonstration for owners, with follow up in two years to verify outcomes.
An advertisement from Decatur Alabama by M Bligh seeks a representative for Brazos County. The notice claims Half and Half produces more lint and more money and promotes a booklet free. The message offers best cotton seed at 2.00 a bush el.
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An old advertisement claims a torpid liver causes faintness when standing or rising quickly. It promotes Herbine as a powerful liver regulator available from druggists for 60 cents.
A county list shows twelve precincts with poll taxes and exemptions prepared by Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth. Totals report 3,339 taxes and 27 exemptions, totaling 3,889. Places named include Millican Wellborn College Steele's Store Harvey Kurten Tabor Edge Smetana City Hall Court House Reliance.
Intestinal worms harm children and sap vitality. Extermination is urged before damage. White's Cream Vermifuge is claimed to be a thoroughly successful remedy priced at 35 cents and sold by all druggists.
Dean E J Kyle head of the Horticulture Department at A and M College presents a giant cauliflower to the Eagle office. The 12 inch by 31 inch head is among the largest seen locally and reflects the garden’s strong vegetable yields. Other varieties are also thriving under similar care.
A. D. Jackson secretary of the Brazos River Reclamation Association has returned from Austin after two weeks advocating the Route Reclamation bill that appropriates 600000 for topographic and hydographic surveys and stream measurements. He believes the bill signals a new era for Texas development and expects more achievements this session.
Advertises a product named Her bine that targets heartburn and indigestion. Claims fast action by driving out badly digested food and restoring comfort. Priced at 60 and available through all druggists.
Austin Texas February 2 The Rotary Club announced its Tuesday noon meeting will feature a program by legislators. Eugene Blount W E Pope W Edwards and Lee J Rountree will be in charge on February 18 with the group presenting the event.
The article recounts Groundhog Day lore as Mr. Groundhog sees his shadow, retreats to nap, and signals prolonged winter. It notes Candlemas history, the groundhog’s description as a marmot in the northeastern United States and Canada, and mentions varying traditions in Scotland and the United States.
Will R. Thomas of the Fair travels northern and eastern markets to buy stock for his popular store in anticipation of a larger business volume in the coming season.
M. Bahadur a Bombay student in A M College textile department shows in Brandon and Lawrence window a fine line of Indian handwork. The goods previously exhibited at Harris Hahnlo Company Houston attracted much attention and spurred many sales.
A druggist advertisement touts Liquid Borozone as an efficient sealing remedy for human or animal flesh that mends severe wounds, sores, cuts, or scratches quickly. It lists prices of 30c 60c and $1.20 and notes it is sold by all druggists.
John Blake is out on bond after speeding and careless operation led to a collision on College road Friday afternoon. A Ford driven by Loren Cargill with Stewart Corsicana and another boy veered into a ditch. all occupants escaped serious injury, Stuart was taken to hospital and a front wheel showed a flat.
Complaints rise as Benchley Bryan road near impassable. Judge Ferguson says grading and dragging will resume as weather allows and road will be restored to good condition. Millican road segments show improvement under the same method.
The Tabor boys claim the County Basketball League title by defeating College School 21 to 7 after a north south contest that narrowed to Tabor Edge and Harvey. Steep Hollow wins county girls title with senior team. Smetana tops junior team 15 to 7.
Primos Gills and another man nicknamed Plivver were arrested after shots were fired while officers chased two speeding drivers on College road. Gills pleaded guilty to speeding and operating a car without rights and paid 37.50 in fines.
A local farm on John H Wilcox's property in the Tabor community shows a freak animal that appears half chicken and half guinea. County agent Dr Reason inspected the creature and confirmed the unusual hybrid, noting the central line dividing the two halves.
A fire alarm at 7:30 this morning used the bell instead of the whistle due to the whistle’s cold hoarseness. The call came from Mrs. Sam High’s residence on 24th street, and the incident involved a flue fire with no damage.
Miss Celia M. Crosse returned yesterday afternoon from Waco where she spent the weekend with friends.
In an attack of acute rheumatism with much pain Ballard's Snow Liniment is a necessary part of treatment. It provides powerful relief. Three sizes available 30c 60c and 1.20 dollars per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
FE Fountain sold his West 26th street lot across from the West Side school to Joe Kaplan for 4000 dollars. Kaplan plans to build a handsome two story home on the site in the near future.
Two young women walking toward Marlin in a bitter rain were picked up by Sheriff and constables about eleven thirty. The unmarried girl drew a pistol but surrendered it when officers approached and both were taken to Bryan area lodging before being returned home. They had 70 cents between them and were hungry and soaked. the origin involved a domestic dispute and a father later retrieved the pair in Marlin.
Special to the Eagle reporting from College Station on February 5 notes W R McCullough a Texas Aggies track hopeful may miss term due to his father’s death. The Bryan resident a farming successor would likely score in pole vault and high jump at the conference meet as a junior in agriculture.
Senate bills introduced on Thursday include a measure by Senator Witt to create the 10th Supreme Judicial District of Texas with a court at Waco. The district would comprise McLennan Coryell Falls Robertson Bell Hamilton Milam Lee Limestone Hill Freestone Navarro Henderson Erath Eastland Comanche Bosque Hood Brazos Burleson Grimes and Leon counties.
Mr and Mrs B M Lewis of Livingston have arrived in Bryan to make their home. Mr Lewis is brother of C A and W E Lewis and they visit W E Lewis while seeking a location. Mr Lewis plans to open a plumbing shop in Bryan. The family will receive a cordial welcome from Bryan citizens.
Mike Cash a 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs Lee Cash residing on the Cameron Ranch five miles east of Bryan fell on ice around noon today and badly broke his left arm just above the elbow. A physician attended and he is resting easy.
Somerville Junior basketball with two subs played Bryan High School seniors with seven subs Tuesday night on an indoor College Station court. Bryan won 89 to 16 after evenly rotating twelve players each quarter. It was Somerville’s first indoor game and they fought hard, earning Bryan substantial exercise.
Mrs. E J Fermier of College Station was elected to membership in the Texas Poetry Association, recently organized in Dallas with 182 members. Her literary ability and contributions to southern magazines and newspapers earned her the honor.
Henry Williams a twelve year old negro burglar crawled through a knife cut in a screen door at Moehlman butcher shop then fled but was caught by drug clerk Robert Kellner. Williams admitted theft to fund a trip for his sick sister though only six cents were missing from the register before his arrest and jail.
Community plea from Bryan Boy Scouts for furniture, books, and funds to outfit the new scout house. The article notes the need for 50 lockers and lists items such as flags, sports gear, chairs, desks, and library materials. Message from Scout Master W. S. Barron and assistants urges local citizens to contribute.
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