Remembering Henry Tyser and Early Texas Leaders
A lengthy reminiscence recounts Henry Tyser a Texan lawyer and Legion leader describing his wartime service from 1916 to 1917, his later Civil Life, and his chairmanship of welfare efforts. The piece also surveys prominent Texas political figures from the era including David Davidsen Trailor and Edsel Ford, tracing careers in law banking and industry, with notes on political campaigns and public service.
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Ares
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Hoesten
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Devedser
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Kon & Payne
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Bareau
al Smith
Davide
Dacia
Hills
Traylor &StaEisia
County Ettersey
Hie
Malone
Dorime
Dorothy Arneld
Hille
St. Lowes
Steck Yards
Steck
Chicago
Chacage Cattle Leaf Company
Trasfoe
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Lewme
Becagame
Ts Peresit
Foxe Nations Bari
Ciirage
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Newberry Libears
Amermes Beckers Ascocigton
Dinas Banters
Asccnetes
Ameruee Ceomemoce Ascocuntzen
Souchers Society of
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Besters Gell Associatiom
Chicups
Manenne Indge
Edsel Ford Career Highlights and World War Era Exemption
Edsel Ford, long with Ford Motor Company, sought exemption from overseas service during World War I, finally granted after business pressures. He championed aviation interests, funded the Eden B. Ford Prize and supported Byrd’s Shackleton Pole expedition. A patron of Detrex Institute of Arts, he backed performances and clubs, and held racing and maritime interests while guiding corporate and civic endeavors.
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Wall Street
Creati
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Eadhel
Airpreme
Eden B. Ford
Byrd
Detrex Institute of Arts
Acasoomalty
Indiemapark
Deetract
Ari
Someeuas Detrecht Clebe
New York
Vorkt Clot
Friendship Value Discussed Sunday At BFY PS Meeting
The Bryse Federation of Young People's Societies held a Sunday session at the First Mech ogi church focusing on friendship value. Speeches by Jobe Hamerer on "What Do We Expect of Our Friends" and Miss Miladie Sypesk on "Are We Worthy of Our Friendship" opened the program, followed by prayers and scripture readings. The federation meets again on February 19 at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. J. J. Bischwelder delivering the benediction.
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Aey Jobe Hamerer
Miladie Sypesk
BR Elrod
Mims
Betty Syptak
Jobm
Pesey
Ie Prayer
God the Federatios
J. J. Bischwelder
Federation
First Presbyterian Cherch
Brenham PTA Leader to Speak Here on February Event
Mrs. C. S Becker of EBreaham Uganda district, a prominent leader in the Pasent-Teacher Association, is set as the speaker for the Bowie and Travis PTA program at Bowie School on Thursday February 14. The Travis associations of teachers are assessing plans.
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Brenham
PTA
C. S Becker
Ebreaham
Mieth
Pasent-Teacher Association
Bowie
Travis P.T. A
Cyr Loker
Travis
CAB Girls Lead League as ME Boys Win Contest
In a mixed action match Adams led scoring with 7 points for the girls team while Sommers Zerns and Posey aided the effort. Presbyterian passing by Neild stood out, with Vergy tallying the club’s lone field goal. Methodist and Presbyterian rosters show diverse players and positions as coaches coordinated lineups.
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Adams
Sommers
Zerns
Posey
Presbyterian
Neild
Percy Vergy
Godwin
Rauchs
James
Latth Hamner
Aimey
Presbyteriar
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Alos
Tee Stamdine
The
Tearm
Nifty Uniforms Arrive for Bryan High Girls Team
Bryan High girls basketball players received ten new uniforms with green trim and fronts. Coach Miss Leola Heltzer issued the outfits Monday afternoon to the team after their arrival.
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Bryan Girl Cagers
Bryan High
Baske
Leola Heltzer
Brass County Couple Files Intent to Marry
Jessie Lee Bayars and Lillie Pearl Buchanan both of Brass County have filed notice with County Clerk Clyde Goen of their intention to marry.
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Jessie Lee Bayars
Lillie Pearl Buchanan
Brass County
Clyde Goen
Prospect Woman's Club to Meet on Friday
The Prospect Woman's Home Demonstration Club will host the February program on Feb 18 at 2 p m at Mrs Steele McDonalds home. Members will update year books with orchard reports to save time. Miss Blanche Brown home demonstration agent leads the Farm Food Supply segment and invites those interested in budgeting food or planning a garden.
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Prospect Woman's Home Demonstration Club
Steele McDonald
Blanche Brown
Local note roundup from Benchley and nearby
Benchley residents journey to Houston and Bryan while family health updates surface. The report mentions infant recovery of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Merka, John Bowman bedridden but improving, and Sam Rice on honor roll. Several locals travel for shopping, visits, and social events as January 1, 1925 closes.
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Henry Haltom
Houston
Walter Merka
James Peyton
Bremend
W. H. Peyton
John Bowman
A. J. Sharp
Alice Forson
James Eda Martin
Billie Martin
Franklin
Bryan
Sam Rice Jr
Franklin High School
Sam Rice
Sam Econ
Frank Desson
Deacon
Robert Hallom
Dave
Haltom
Irs
A. EK
Missing Homecoming Hope Amid War News
Fragmentary OCR notes report a mother and child improving as others remain in uncertain condition. Mentions include Bryan Pogpisal and Charles Ray with Mrs. Bel Pd noted as in critical condition, suggesting an ongoing crisis or accident context without clear details.
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Bryan Pogpisal
Charles Ray
Bel Pd
Special Features Will Be Gwen in Henry's Wedding
A feature of Henry's Wedding is Bears and Belles of Grandma's Time a costume parade with Bryan business men as famous olden day characters. F Davis will be special announcer as couples are presented to the wedding with period tunes sung by the chorus.
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W. F. Davis
Broadway Batterly
H. T. Sehovajra
Ed Plarek
Charlie Ball
J. S.caldwell
E. F. Gerke
Mice
Fion Stewart
Per-pants Chariic
Reland Danby
Secret of Vitality Through Digestive Health
An old style health ad promotes Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin with active senna as a laxative aid. It claims improved digestion and regularity by stimulating bowel movement, promising results in a week and urging readers to start today.
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Kerry
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