Advertising and postage rates in Brazos County publication
The notice outlines advertising rates for Brazos County with a daily price of $1.60 per year for six months and $1.00 for six months, plus monthly and weekly costs. It credits Mrs. Lee J. Rountree as managing editor and notes Associated Press rights and offices in Dallas New York and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press League
Via Bank
Dallas
Texas
360Dison Ave
New York
Association
Chicago
Blineis
Brazos County
Women students at Stanford May Smoke Now
The State Press and Dallas News discuss Stanford University women possibly smoking after a rule was removed. The piece argues many will resist rules but notes few young matrons smoke at home, while some smokers at parties exist among experienced and status-seeking women. It concludes tobacco use by women is not a sin but requires effort to remain socially pleasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Eagle
Stanford University
State
Dallas News
Cotton price control topic at A and M College seminar
A speaker at the Science Seminar at A and M College will discuss cotton price control Monday night. The speaker asserts that fixing cotton prices is impossible because it depends on supply and demand, and no government or agency can set prices over years. Temporary methods prove costly for farmers in the long run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and
M. College
State Livestock Sanitary Commission May Be Abandoned
Leo Callan, chairman, says the commission must be abandoned due to state- provided funding shortfalls. He adds that state departments should not be neglected, and if the commission is worthwhile it should be financed. if not, it should be repealed by legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
Leo Callan
Mexico Border Raids Produce Whiskey Cache and Cash
In two Saturday raids near the Texas border authorities recovered 1200 quarts of whiskey in one seizure and $25,000 in another. The find suggests gaps in enforcement of prohibition patrols serving Texas capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Prohibition
Decline in U.S. Farm Land Values Mirrors Crop Prices
Farm land values in the United States have fallen about 30 percent over seven years as weak cotton and other agricultural prices depress land values. Analysts note land prices were inflated several years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bryan Banks Stand Strong Amid Regional Insolvencies
The article praises Bryan and Brazos county banks as sound and prosperous compared to the Southwest. It credits local bankers for maintaining financial stability and notes the public confidence in the area's banking system.
Dallas County Citizens Back Harsh Sentences for Hijackers
A Dallas County citizenry endorses strict punishment for convicted hijackers. Officials argue the tougher sentences will deter crime and deter future attempts, aiming to curb criminal daring and enhance public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas County
Texas Legislature Bribe Sparks Call for High Commissioner Roles
The text highlights corruption concerns as the Texas Legislature bribe case prompts talk of creating high commissioners for politics and baseball. It mentions Chick Gandil, Swede Risberg and colleagues facing possible blacklisting, signaling broader ethics scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Chick Gandil
Risberg & Co
Brazos County Farmers Plan To Cut Bacon Costs
Home gardens and farm produce like meat milk butter eggs and chickens are proposed to combat high prices. The plan urges Brazos County farmers to adopt a self sufficient approach to reduce reliance on market pork and cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Sell Bryan to Bryan Promotes Local Pride and Unity
The piece urges Bryan residents to embrace their town, take pride, and actively promote Bryan to themselves and others. It argues goodwill and local loyalty are key assets for community and business success, calling on citizens to spread a positive message about Bryan.
Texas skirted governors wreck prospects for women
The Los Angeles Times notes that women in authority may be seen as swayed by sentiment over justice, potentially harming political prospects for women elsewhere. It adds, however, that both “Pa” and “Ma” influence, even if opinions differ on their impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Los Angeles Times
Marcellus E Foster Named Editor of Houston Press
Scripps-Howard newspapers announce the appointment of Marcellus E Foster known as Mefo as editor of the Houston Press, effective February 7. Foster founded the Houston Chronicle in 1901, later selling his interests in 1926 to Jesse H Jones, with the paper valued at two million five hundred thousand dollars. He is hailed as a versatile writer and a standout newspaper man, with Texas friends welcoming him back to active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-Howard Newspapers
Marcellus E. Foster
Mefo
Houston Press
Foster
The
Houston Chronicle
Jesse H. Jones
Texas
Neff Nominated for Railroad Labor Board Seat
Friends in Brazos county applaud Pat M Neff as he is nominated for a place on the Railroad Labor Board of Mediation Governor Neff is praised for dignity credit and high character a needed quality for government service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Pat M. Neff
Railroad Labor Board of Mediation
Neff
Church contracts boost faith amid rising building costs
St. Anthony's Catholic church awarded a $50,000 building contract while College Avenue Baptist and First Baptist churches also awarded new construction contracts. The article notes religious activity persists despite price fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
College Avenue Baptist
First Baptist
Mob violence condemned after Willis hanging incident
The article denounces a mob hanging of Tom Payne, aged 25, at Willis two days earlier. It argues such extrajudicial acts violate the constitution and deny due process and warns that mob violence undermines civilization and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Payne
Willis
Hudspeth invites Coolidge to speak at Houston bankers convention
Representative Hudspeth of El Paso invites President Coolidge to address the bankers’ convention in Houston in October. Coolidge responds only that the country is on a sound financial basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Dallas
Hudspeth
el Paso
Cal
Houston
Two Legislators Arrested in Austin Bribery Case
Two lawmakers were arrested in Austin charged with accepting bribe money. The affair appears incredulous, as bribery is rare and the most prominent members have access to such opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Austin Awards Valued Citizen Highlighted For Civic Service
Austin recently honored its most valuable citizen in a ceremony underscoring civic development and unselfish public service. The practice, common in Texas cities, is praised as a model Bryan should follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Bryan
Ex-Students Association names secretary at A and M College
The Eagle congratulates E. E. McQuillen on his selection as secretary of the Ex-Students' Association of A. and M. College. He is well equipped for the new position and known for courtesy and accommodation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Ex- Students’ Association of A. and
M. College
E. E. McQuillen
Eight Citizens Named to Who's Who in Bryan College Station
Eight residents receive Who's Who honors in Bryan College Station. All are identified by initials A and M and noted for contributions through books or lectures in the current edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
College Station
Wealth as Public Trust in 19th Century Thought
A note on New York social scientists arguing excess wealth should be public trust. It reflects debates stirred by Marx Prudon and other European socialists in the nineteenth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marx
Prudon
Eagle Want Ad Column Quick Results
Local want ads offer rapid listings for jobs, goods, and services. Readers find brief notices from area businesses and residents highlighting items for sale, employment opportunities, and classified exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Ament Quits Local Church Pastor Post
Ament resigns as pastor of the local church and will become pastor of the Christian Church in Crowell Texas. The move transfers leadership duties from one congregation to another within the region.
Resignation Accepted of Rev L Guy Ament as Bryan Pastor
Rev L Guy Ament of the First Christian church in Bryan has resigned after nearly four years. The official board accepted the resignation last night. He will become pastor of the First Christian church in Crowell Texas. The notice notes his resignation was tendered last December but not accepted then. A new pastor is to be chosen soon. Local church members regret losing him, calling him a successful pastor with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Guy Ament
First Christian Church
Bryan
Crowell
Texas
Ament
Bryan Junction To Receive Three Oil Test Wells
J. L. Edge and Cliff A. Harris return from Bremond to Bryan Junction Brazos county Texas where three test wells are planned with a derrick erected near the abandoned hole. Drilling will start this week weather permitting to determine potential oil production after previous water inflow halted flow.
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J. L. Edge
Cliff A. Harris
Bremond
Bryan Junction
Brazos County
Bryan
Woman's Missionary Meeting at A and M College
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church at A and M College met Monday afternoon with thirteen members present. President A K Mackey and J R McKee led the lesson on Life and Letters of Paul aided by J W Plunkett who provided a wall map of Paul's journeys. Treasurer Jennie Yates reported $19.90 this month and noted full payment of the Bell Bennett Memorial pledge by the college society, plus an extra $10 contribution. D T Killough reported on the Brazos County Federation meeting at Bry an. Guests later shared hot chocolate and cake, with attendees including C O Watkins A K Mackey Jesse Thompson D T Killough I W Ivey J S Yates J W Plunkett G P Grout M O Hughes R T ne W E Lewis and A N Sur er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church of A. and M. College
W. E. Lewis
A. K. Mackey
J. R. McKee
Paul
J. W. Plunkett
Jennie Yates
College Society
Bell Bennett
D. T. Killough
Brazos County
C. O. Watkins
Jesse Thompson
I. W. Ivey
J. S. Yates
G. P. Grout
M. O. Hughes
R. T. Ne
A. N. Surer
Blood Tests Planned for Brazos County Poultry Flocks
Dr. R. C. Dunn and County Agent C. L. Benson will visit farms of W. T. Conaway and C. A. Schram on Saturday to take blood tests from Brazos County poultry. About 12 to 15 flocks, totaling several thousand birds, will be tested for white diarrhea as public demand grows for disease free hatching stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Dunn
A. and M. College
C. L. Benson
W. T. Conaway
C. A. Schram
Brazos County
Godine Placed Under $500 Bond in Calf Theft Case
Jim Godine of near Thompson's Creek was bound over for grand jury action after being charged with stealing a calf. Sheriff Reed reported the condition of the case and the bond set at five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godine
Jim Godine
Thompson's Creek
Reed
Edge Postmaster Named John W Thompson
Washington February 8 John W Thompson was appointed postmaster at Edge Brazos county succeeding Mayte T Allison who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge
Washington
John W. Thompson
Brazos County
Mayte T. Allison
Marriages Reported at St. Joseph's Church
During the week the following couples were married Toney Strata and Miss Blasia Messina John Marino and Miss Ida Muth Joe Cannatelo and Catharina Ac curso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph’s Church
Toney Strata
Blasia Messina
John Marino
Ida Muth
Joe Cannatelo
Catharina Accurso
Woman's Missionary Society Meets on College Campus
Mrs. Ernest Langford hosted the Monday afternoon gathering of the First Christian Church Women’s Missionary Society on the college campus. The program titled India Advancing featured prayers, hymns, a Bible lesson, talks on Mohammed or Christ in India, and a report on natives at work in India. A social hour followed with peach salad and tea as members and guests, including E M Moffett, Byron Alpin, D S Buchanan, J R Edmonds, E Middleton, and others, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Langford
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
College Campus
India
J. E. Dishman
J. W. Barton
M. K. Thornton Jr
E. E. Veasey
Allan Smith
Mohammed
Christ
W. S. Collard
H. O. Ferguson
L. Guy Ament
Mesdames E. M. Moffett
Byron Alplin
D. S. Buchanan
J. R. Edmonds
E. Middleton
Leroy Davison
George E. Adams
W. O. Beasley
Robert Smith
Texas land sale sets West Texas record price
SAN ANGELO Feb 7 A 302 acre lease on the Brown Coleman county line sold for a minimum price of 2 000 000 to the Texas Company by George Henshaw. The Associated Press reports this is a record price for West Texas land and a milestone for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Angelo
Brown- Coleman County
George Henshaw
Texas Company
West Texas
We live in deeds not years and thoughts not breaths
A short reflective quote attributed to Philip James Bailey emphasizing time by heartbeats rather than numerical measures. It contrasts inner actions and feelings with external metrics like clocks and dials, urging a life measured by sincerity and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip James Bailey
Mid-Winter Texas Press Meet Aims for Public Welfare Progress
The Texas Press Association held its fourth Mid-Winter gathering in Austin at the Driskill Hotel. Leaders discussed new libel and court reform measures, press accountability, and ways to improve laws for public welfare while hosting officials and editors from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press Association
Austin
Texas
Republic of Texas
Stephen F. Austin
Driskill Hotel
Clarence E. Gilmore
Will H. Mayes
R. L. Baldridge
Clifton
Master Farmers Of Texas Honored In Dallas Banquet
Dean Charles H. Winkler and A D Jackson attended the Master Farmer Banquet at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. Fifteen Texas master farmers were named for outstanding farming, business, home life and citizenship judged by a Progressive Farmer scorecard. Each winner received a gold medal. list of honorees includes Carroway Comyn Por cher Hondo Wurzbach Plainview McCormick Richardson Holekamp Leonard Artemus Arison Fuches Schulge Nabors Ferguson Ise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean C. H. Winkler
A. D. Jackson
A. and
M. College
Dallas
Palm Garden
Adolphus Hotel
Clarence Ousley
Progressive Farmer
C. H. Alvord
Extension Service
A. and M. College
Nathan Adams
Dallas Banker
C. M. Carroway
Comyn
Comanche County
T. D. Porcher
el Paso
A. C. Wurzbach
Hondo
Medina County
Fred Lowe
Plainview
Hale County
J. C. McCormick
Gladewater
Gregg County
J. M. Campbell
Richardson
Dallas County
K. A. Holekamp
Comfort
Kerr County
T. I. Cunningham
Leonard
Fannin County
E. D. Artemus
Friendswood
Galveston County
J. H. Arison
Pittsburg
Cass County
Fritz Fuches
Abernathy
Lubbock County
Herman Schulge
Kerrville
T. F. Nabors
Big Spring
Howard County
J. C. Ferguson
Kingsville
Kleberg County
A. G. Ise
D'Harris
Free Baptists Circle Meeting Led By Mrs Tatum
Mrs J J Tatum hosted the Free Baptist Ladies Circle at 2814 27th Street on Monday afternoon with prayer opening and a lesson from Revelations chapters thirteen and fourteen. Attendees included Mesdames Holmes Reynolds Wooten Johnson Holmes Cole Tatum Bullard Cloud Moore Edge and Miss Icey Goen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Tatum
the Free Baptist Church
27Th Street
Milo Moore
Mesdames Chas. Holmes
W. G. Reynolds
Della Wooten
Willie Johnson
Walter Holmes
Alice Cole
Jack Bullard
T. A. Cloud
Harry Edge
Icey Goen
Nine College Station and Bryan residents named in Who's Who
College Station and Bryan have nine representatives in the 1926 27 Who's Who in America. The honorees are Mrs Maggie W Barry Oscar M Ball Frank C Bolton Mark Francis Geo S Fraps E J Kyle Charles Puryear Jacob J Taubenhaus and Bonney Youngblood all from College Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Bryan
America
Maggie W. Barry
Oscar M. Ball
Frank C. Bolton
Mark Francis
Geo. S. Fraps
E. J. Kyle
Charles’ Puryear
Jacob J. Taubenhaus
Bonney Youngblood
Committees Named for Bryan and Brazos Chamber of Commerce
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce announced committee appointments by President J Webb Howell. Notable posts include Finance and Membership led by E J Jenkins with Tyler Haswell and J N Dulaney. Educational chaired by Eugene Edge. Highway chaired by John M Lawrence. and City Development led by W H Cole. New members Father B Brain and E B McQuillen joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
H. 4H. Williamson
Fred Hale
D. H. Reed
Carl Wipprecht
Travis B. Bryan
W. H. Cole
H. H. Young
G. Sam Parker
D. W. Howell
Fred L. Cav Jitt
Fred R. Fairman
Geo. A. Adams
M. L. Parker
W. S. Howell
E. J. Jenkins
John M. Lawrence
Bryan and
College Road
State Highway Department
Lee J. Rountree
David
Missouri Pacific Lines
Austin
N. B. Allen
Father B. Brain
E, Be, McQuillen
B. D. Marburger
F. C. Bolton
Wilson Bradley
J. N.dulaney
Eugene Edge
Tyler Haswell
F. L. Henderson
J. Webb Howell
W. I. McCulloch
J. D. Martin
J. Bryan Miller
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree
D. L. Wilson
A. M. Waldrop
Kafir growing not limited to semi arid regions says expert
College Station report from J S Mugford associate professor of A and M College of Texas notes kafirs are drought tolerant and adaptable beyond semi arid zones. He cites history of grain sorghums since 1857, reports higher average yields than corn, and says kafirs feed well to horses cattle hogs and chickens. Information on kafir seed available from Texas Experiment Station at Lubbock and U S Cereal Field Station at Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
College Station
J. S. Mugford
M. College of Texas
WTAW
United States
Professor Mugford
Natal
Africa
Coast
Texas
Mugford
U. S
Texas Experiment Station
Lubbock
Amarillo
Wanted Clean Cotton Rags at The Eagle Office
Wanted clean cotton rags at The Eagle Office. Will pay five cents per pound. This want ad column notes immediate purchase and payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Notable Bryan Meet at Steele's Store Discusses Farm Shift
Bryan residents R M Dansby W E Farmer J Webb Howell and C L Beason attend a Steele's Store community gathering. J Webb Howell urges a live-at-home farming program to reduce cotton reliance. W E Farmer praises local enterprise and school progress. E M Sory vows to reorganize boys and girls clubs. Lions plan a play next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.M. Dansby
W. E. Farmer
J. Webb Howell
C. L. Beason
Steele’s
Bryan
R. M. Dansby
Margaret
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Brazos County
Howell
Western Public Service Company
Steele's
American Steam Laundry
E. M. Sory
Lions
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southwest
Women IN Politics
Will
Christian Church OF
Crowell, Texas
Rev. L. Guy Ament
Uefornick Colleen
Woman’s Missionary of Christian Church
Lawrence H. Wharton
University Presbyterian Church
P. W. McFadden
City of
Tom Pinty Jr
Dallas Journal
Finty
Joe Moore
Greenville
E. G. Senter
Mr.Senter
Far East
Sam
Ene
Senter
J. J. Strickland
Sam Fore Jr
Floresville
American Press Association
Young Men's Business League
Texas School For the Deaf
Franklin-Webster Club
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Voice of the West
Moody
Homer D. Wade
Barry Miller
A. B Duggan
R. L. Bobbitt
Dean Charles H. Winkler
Master Farmers of Texas
Free Baptists Circle
College
Who’s Who Book
Bryan and Brazos
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