Possibilities for Brazos Bottom crops and Bryan growth
An editorial argues Brazos Bottom could shift from cotton to higher profit crops like watermelons vegetables and fruits. It envisions orchards and truck farming feeding Bryan year round, spawning canneries and new jobs, with the Chamber of Commerce guiding investment and rail and college proximity aiding development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fagle
Brazos
Texas
Bryan
Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
A. and M. College
Texas farming questioned for soil and cash crop concerns
Hillsboro Mirror notes agriculture underpins Texas industry and prosperity. It argues the soil is robbed by the one crop plan and cotton expenses rise beyond returns, urging farmers and professionals to address farming risks and poll tax compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Hillsboro Mirror
Making Excuses Doomed to Weakness and Hypocrisy
An essay condemns excuses as hypocrisy and urges clear, decisive honesty. It argues that reasons are logical outcomes while excuses are self serving pretenses. The piece calls for saying yes or no firmly and standing firm to earn respect and inspire others.
Market expansion urged by Steele's Store leader in Bryan
C M Degelia, president of the Steele's Store Community Club, told an Eagle reporter that with a market in Bryan the Brazos Bottom could grow almost any crop. He noted potatoes and cabbages show quick demand, and emphasized the chamber should secure a market to aid local agriculture and county expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
Aggie Band To Furnish Music At Southwestern Exposition
Writers thank the Southwestern Exposition board for the 1926 show inviting attendance from March 21 to 31. The Aggie band will provide music throughout the event and A and M College will be well represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aggie
M. College
Wisdom from Gesta Romanorum on prudent action
A terse medieval maxim notes the virtue of acting prudently with attention to consequences. It emphasizes thoughtful choice over reckless impulse and cautions against haste.
Texas, Brazos County and Bryan Look Ahead to 1926
The article outlines a positive 1926 outlook for Texas and Brazos County including Bryan, highlighting expected growth, development plans, and projected economic activity. It emphasizes local optimism and civic projects on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brazos County
Bryan
Officers Installed By State Regent Catholic Daughters
Mrs. Louis Poth of Yoakum, State Regent, came to Bryan to install 1926 officers at the K of C hall. New officers include Mrs. L. E. Warren G R and Mrs. J. B Sosolik VGR with Mrs Albert Kenney Prophettess, plus Mrs. J. J. Andert Historian, Mrs. F. L. Wright Secretary, Mrs M. F. Vitopil Treasurer, Miss Jennie Brady Monitor, Mrs. J. F. Carrol Sentinel, and Mrs. Gus Schultz organist. Continuous remarks by Mrs. Poth and short talks followed by luncheon. Mrs. Poth stayed as guest at the Warren home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Poth
Yoakum
Catholic Daughters of America
Bryan
L. E. Warren
G. R
J. B Sosolik
Albert Keneeny
J. J. Andert
F. L. Wright
M. F. Vitopil
Jennie Brady
Monitor
J. F. Carrol
Sentinel
Gus Schultz
Poth
John Stasny
K. of C. Hall
McCrary Schedules League Executive Committee Meeting
The executive committee of the Interscholastic League will meet next Saturday February 13 at the office of County Superintendent J McDonald. J W McCrary Jr director G B Post of Cross and Tom Raley garageman and blacksmith of Iola were in Bryan today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Interscholastic League
J. McDonald
J. W. McCrary, JR
G. B. Post
Cross
Tom Raley
Iola
Bryan
J Webb Howell outlines better farming plan for Brazos County
J Webb Howell chairman of the Brazos County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture committee spoke at a Kurten community club meeting about a five year program for Brazos County to raise better cotton on fewer acres and diversify crops. He urged terrace farming seed selection and reduced cotton acreage with Extension Service and County Agent Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Webb Howell
Bryan and Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Brazos County
Kurten
Mr. Howell
Texas
Dallas
Howell
C. L. Benson
Extension Service
A. and
M. College
Benson
Splendid meeting of Steele's Store Community Club
The Steele's Store Community Club met in the new consolidated school building on Friday night with a packed audience. Secretary Eberstadt and guests from Bryan and Brazos County described local progress, while the program featured an orchestra, student performances, and a pie-eating contest won by Peter Catalena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele’s
C. L. Mentation
Albert Nedbalek
Frank Nedbelak
Carmet
Sam Knox
Ben Nevibalek
Louis
Nedbalek
Steel's Store School
H. S. van Burklee
Clair Woodard
Mary Church
Mabel Wallin
Janie Cortemeglia
Flanders Field
Velma Andrews
Janie Marino
Columbus
Betty Varisco
Dan Wallin
Lena Degelia
Frances Salvaggio
Joe Lazarone
Mary Stella Trenticost
Mary Degelia
Hillis Sawyer
Nita Church
Anna Bobmanskie
Miss Mary Church
Sam Degelia
Louis Marino
S&s. E. Eberstadt
Bryan and Brazos County
Erksine
Lions Clubs
Steele's
Bryan Lions Club
Bryan
Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Cobb
C. E. Griesser Agency
Delco
L. O. Wilkerson
H. D. Cuykendall
Bryan Eagle
Coulter Hoppess
Garcia
C. L. Benson
Eberstadt
Peter Catalena
John Marino
Mary Perrone
Ethel Wallin
Rountree
Walter Coulter
Benson
Temperatures Steady with Small Weeklong Variations
The past week shows minimal changes in temperature with a maximum of 75 and a minimum of 61 for the daily highs. The low and high lows ranged from 43 to 55, and overall weekly variation stayed within 22 degrees between the extreme readings. No rainfall of record occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Entomology
A. and
M. College of Texas
F. L. Thomas
Grand Jury Opens Brazos County District Court
District court began at 9:00 with Judge W C Davis presiding in Brazos County along with County Attorney Oak McKenzie and Sheriff Jess Conlee. The grand jury of 16 met. 12 were selected, with W H Cole named foreman. Judge Davis delivered a lengthy charge on grand jury duties and the rule of law. The court set the civil docket. first jury cases start next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
W. C. Davis
Oak McKenzie
Jess Conlee
Z. R. McDonald
Franklin
Grand Jury
W. H. Cole
Davis
J. W. Barron
Bunting Makes High Grades At Southwestern
Bryan youth David Bunting, a Southwestern University freshman, made the January 1926 Honor Roll with a 90.85 percent average across 3.5 majors. He is among 36 of 500 students to meet the requirement of at least three majors with 90 percent or higher. The achievement is notable as most honorees are juniors or seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Southwestern University
David Bunting
F. A. Bunting
Bunting
Southwestern
Grand Jurors and Bailiffs Named for February District Court
The February term district court lists grand jurors J L Edge W M Shealey R S Webb Jr W H Cole foreman W E Gandy C Edgar Jones Carl Sealy J W Kosarek Charlie Gerke E T Benbow EB Elliott grand jury bailiffs J D Conlee D D Jolly Frank Cunzalo Bob McFerrin Will Conrad John Hensarling Ollie Orr and W J Meads as door bailiff in Bryan Millican Kurten Riverside and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
J. L. Edge
Bryan
W. M. Shealey
Reliance
R. S. Webb, Jr
W. H. Cole
Foreman
W. E. Gandy
Rock Prairie
C. Edgar Jones
Carl Sealy
Millican
J. W. Kosarek
Riverside
Charley Gerke
Kurten
E. T
League Fee to Be Paid by 15th
The Interscholastic League sets a February 15 deadline for membership fees. Rural schools under 100 students owe 1 dollar, those with 100 or more enrollments owe 2 dollars. All schools must mail fees promptly to avoid missing the cutoff, says Director General J. W. McCrary Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McCrary, JR
Box Supper At Leonard School Benefits Students
A box supper and entertainment were held Wednesday night at the Leonard school house, four miles southwest of town, to raise funds. Mrs. P. A. Tardy and Miss Mary Gorzycki led a brief program with juveniles, and proceeds from candy and box auctions benefited the schoolhouse remodel and equipment. Bryan Chamber of Commerce secretary S. E. Eberstadt and County Agent C. L. Benson assisted, with readings by Mrs. Paul Stephens and an address by Dad Jim Lea of the Bryan Eagle. Charley Gerke of Kurten was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamp Buchanan
Nellie Lawless
Bryan High School
Roy Danforth
Louise Martin
Lalla Dean Randolph
Sam Knox
Leonard
P. A. Tardy
Mary Gorzycki
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
S. E. Eberstadt
C. L. Benson
Paul Stephens
Bryan
Jim Lea
The
Bryan Eagle
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu Calotabs Ad
Doctors promote Calotabs to break a cold overnight or curb grippe and flu symptoms. One or two tablets with water cleanse the system and prevent upset, with no effect on appetite. A family package offers full directions for 45 cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
State Supervisor Marrs Talks Texas School Finance at Bryan
State Superintendent S. M. N. Marr spoke in Bryan on state guarantees for elementary education and compulsory attendance, noting no free high school provision and urging equal funding for rural and independent districts. He urged stable text books and accurate scholastic censuses to distribute funds fairly, with trustees urged to hold regular meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
S. M. N. Marr
Bryan
D. J. McDonald
Marrs
Hearne
H. C
Austin
Pioneer Texas doctor Dr James H Wilson dies in Bryan at 76
Dr James Henry Wilson aged seventy six died June 1 at the Bryan home of his son D L Wilson after an eight month illness. Funeral at 3 pm from the residence with Rev R E Day officiating and interment in Bryan City Cemetery. Born June 1 1849 in Abbeyville District South Carolina he came to Texas in 1850 and practiced in Hamilton Mills and Coryell counties for over 40 years retiring in 1912. He served as a frontier physician during Indian campaigns and was the last of his family with two brothers dead and four sisters surviving. He married Viola Snow in 1875 and had several children. two sons from a second marriage. He had recently lived in Goldthwaite and Hamilton prior to moving to Bryan. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry Wilson
D. L. Wilson
First Baptist Church
Bryan City
Tulane
Abbeyville
South Carolina
Texas
Old Washington
Brazos
Lee County
Lexington
Wilson
Tulane Medical College
Hamilton County
Hamilton
Mills
Coryell
Texas Range
Waco
Dr. Wilson
Shiloh
Austin
Suimilton
Viola Snow
Florida
A. H. Wilson
Atlanta
Georgia
C. C. Wilson
Minerals Wells
Bb. L. Wilson
Chambers-Wilson Motor Company
Alec Wilson
Rufus
France
Howard
San Antonio
Bryan
Goldthwaite
Mills County
Relay Carnival Opens Texas A M College Track Meet
High school teams from across the state will compete in the first high school Relay Carnival at Texas A and M College on April 30 with a following day May 1 track meet. The event features medley relays and standard relays plus an entertainment program for visiting athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Stephens
College Station
Texas A. and
M. College
Frank Anderson
Aggie
D. X. Bible
James Sullivan
Ames
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
McCrary
Prand
Blackstone J
Leonard School
Charley Gerke of
Supt. S. M. N. Marrs
Bryan Courthouse
Smith Drug CO
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