Edison predicts longer usefulness on his 75th birthday
The Bryan weekly page includes editor remarks on Thomas A. Edison on his 75th birthday predicting he will live fifteen more years of productive work. Sunshine Joe Webb criticizes crooks while an official defends crime limits. The Bryan Building and Loan Association plans scope expansion to boost home construction with capital stock rising from 500000 to 1500000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Sunshine Joe Webb
Bryan Building and Loan Association
Bryan
Texarkana Rises as Next Crime Sensation City
Texarkana follows Galveston San Antonio and Wichita Falls in becoming a hotspot for sensational crime reports.
Paradox editor pledges advertising focus amid tough competition
Editor J. T. Webster Jr hints the Paradox will emphasize ads as business heats up. The piece notes dangers of businessmen avoiding advertising and mentions Texarkana as a touchy scene with unrest and public disorder linked to nonworking crowds and anti social acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Webster, Jr
Onc
Fatty Arbuckle Faces Mournful Trial Controversy
The note critiques Fatty Arbuckle over his murder case costs for Virginia Rappe. The speaker claims Arbuckle earns triple the U.S. president’s salary and questions his wealth and real estate holdings amid sympathy and scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatty Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
United States
Calvert and Rockdale boys name oil well Tyra Sneed Well
The boys at Calvert and Rockdale name an oil well the Tyra Sneed Well likely meant Tyree Sneed. J Tyree Sneed was a leading Texas figure. his father Pev Sneed a Methodist minister, with Sneed's Chapel in Milam county named for him. The Sneed family contributed much to Texas in early days.
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Calvert and
Rockdale
Tyra Sneed
Tyree Sneed
J. Tyree Sneed
Pev. Sneed
Sneed
Milam County
Texas
Henry Ford funds Lincoln Motor purchase with eight million
An eight million dollar check to acquire the Lincoln Motor Company was signed by Henry Ford. Years earlier Ford tried to buy a silk shirt downtown but lacked funds, so he wore his old shirt to a party while others teased his lack of style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Motor Company
Henry Ford
Ford
Henry
Messenger tale on crossing into Mexico near Reynosa
The passage describes Tom Ferkins of the McKinney Courier-Gazette as he relayed to Secretary Frank Browder of Denton what to tell Editor Will C Edwards of Denton as they crossed the Rio Grande bridge into Mexico ahead of Governor Pat Neff. The border party arrived with everything reportedly closed tight on Mexican soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ferkins
McKinney Courier-Gazette
Frank Browder
Denton
Will C., Edwards
Rio Grande Bridge
Mexico
Reynosa
Pat M. Neff
Soviet Propaganda Claims Famine Ignored by Government
A skeptical report argues that official figures understate Russian hunger while criticizing the Soviet regime for failing to provide relief. The author contends that government inaction and widespread poverty have worsened conditions, predicting ruin for Russia and possibly any nation without help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Pussia
Slogan Echoes From Reform Era Across Texas Cities
Fragmentary parliament style note warns criminals in Arlington Texarkana San Antonio Wichita Falls Austin and surrounding areas that evading justice will lead to punishment or reform. The text uses archaic phrases about crooks and public order with censure of looters and highwaymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eacle
Arlington
Texarkana
Conse Creek
San Antonio
Wichita Falls
Austin
Call for harsher punishment of male criminals urged
The State Press argues for stronger sentences for male gunmen hijackers and highwaymen while acknowledging few women are involved. It decries theft and crime as a moral failing and calls for men to go to work and criminals to face penitentiary punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas-Galveston
Fragments from Mineral Wells Editor Urges Kind Words
Mineral Wells Index editor Sam F. Miller urges friendly praise, asking readers to encourage others with kind words. He notes a local club named Brickbats for the Living and Flowers for the Dead, suggesting a hopeful, uplifting tone in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam F. Miller
The
Mineral Wells Index
Pinto Hills
Sam
Man Born Fifty Years Ago in Bryan Celebrated
Hon J M Patillo editor of the Waco Labor Journal and Texas Industrial Accidents Board member marks fifty years since birth in Bryan on February 11. In a letter to Bryan Eagle he recalls old citizens, his early home, and expresses esteem for Bryan and its newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Patillo
Waco Labor Journal
Texas Industrial Accidents Board
Bryan
the Eagle
Patillo
A. R. McCollum
Waco
Bryan Daily
Weekly Eagle
County
Parker
Erwins
Dr. Mitchell
Austin
Industrial Accident Board
Capitol
Bryan financiers attend bankers meeting in Houston
President H Boatwright of the First National Bank of Bryan spoke at the Texas District Bankers Convention in Houston on financing seeds and marketing this year's crops. Bryan bankers E H Astin E W Crenshaw and J N Dulaney attended among about 200 Texas bankers. The meeting opened with J A Pondrom criticizing bankers for last year's overextension urging more work and less talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Boatwright
First National Bank of
Bryan
Texas District Bankers
Houston
E. H. Astin
E. W. Crenshaw
City National Bank
J. N. Dulaney
First State Bank and Trust Co
Texas
Galveston News
Js .A. Pondrom
City National Bank of Dallas
Bankers of Texas
Texas Bankers’ Association
Pondrom
Hunter Returns to Lead Bryan Eagle Telegram Making
J. B. Hunter has returned to Bryan to join the Eagle After leave he will oversee the Bryan Daily and Weekly Eagle mechanical make up He is experienced in the work Mrs Hunter is visiting her brother Jno Wise cashier Liberty State Bank Dallas and will move to Bryan soon to reside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Hunter
J. B. Hunter
Bryan
The
Eagle
Hunter
Moore Couple Suffering From Flu As Mrs Moore Remains Ill
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Moore have been ill with influenza for a week at their home on West 26th Street. Mr. Moore can go out today while Mrs. Moore remains ill. Frances Briarton of Houston arrived Tuesday to visit Miss Estelle Sparks at the home of Mrs. J. W. Dyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Moore
West. 26Th Street
Moore
Frances Briarton
Houston
Estelle Sparks
J. W. Dyer
Edge Boys and Girls Club Election and Farm Notes
Brazos County Edge 4-H club outlines annual plans and elects officers at a Thursday meeting. Members compete for a $400 prize from Ferguson Seed Farms for top ten cars in a seed corn contest and hear farming tips from A K Short and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge
Hey Club
Edge Club
Ferguson Seed Farms
Ferguson
Oil prospectors flock to Navasota as wells planned
Navasota sees a rush of visitors from across Grimes county as oil prospects explore the field. A well is to be drilled south of town with two more wells contracted nearby, while another company plans two wells north of Navasota. Diamond bit work is clearing the Singleton well to prepare for a four inch bore.
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Navasota
Grimes County
Singleton
Evangelist J P Brown to Preach at Free Baptist Church
Reverend J P Brown evangelist from Necatur will preach at the Free Baptist Church Wednesday night at 7 30 Velock His subject is Prayer He has preached at Kurt en this week and was at Edge last week Enthusiastic meetings were held at both places Congregation and general public invited to hear him tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Brown
Necatur
Free Baptist Church
Kurten
Edge
Brazos Café Undergoes Complete Remodeling
The Brazos Café next to W. E. Zaunders Grocery on Main Street is being thoroughly remodeled. Walls plastered, metal roof added, interior repainted, a plate glass front installed, and new cafe fixtures with special ladies tables set. Finishing date March 1 per manager P. F. Sousa res.
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Brazos Cafe
W. E. Zaunders
Main Street
Aew
P. F. Sousares
Hebert Woiton Wedding at Saint Joseph’s Church
Minnie Woiton daughter of S C Woiton married Dupree Hebert of Port Arthur Texas at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church with J Gleissner officiating Miss Albina Nebrowotny maid of honor John Woiton Mary Stasney Clarence Kelly Mary Braczyk attendants The couple plans visits to Marlin and Fort Worth then reside with the bride’s parents on East 28th Street Bryan Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebert Woiton
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church
Minnie Woiton
S. C. Woiton
Dupree Hebert
Port Arthur
Texas
J. B. Gleissner
Albina Nebrowotny
John Woiton
Mary Stasney
Clarence Kelly
Mary Braczyk
United States Army
A. & M. College
Brazos County Issues Two Marriage Licenses
County Clerk A. S. McSwain issued marriage licenses in Brazos County last week to Charles W. Walker and Elizabeth Dixon of Millican Vincenti P. Hernandez and Sista H. Contreraz Dupre J. Hebert of Port Arthur and Minnie Woiton of Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Brazos County
Charles W. Walker
Elizabeth Dixon
Millican
Vincenti P. Hernandez
Sista H. Contreraz
Dupre J. Hebert
Port Arthur
Minnie Woiton
Bryan
Breckenridge visitor stops by Bryan on trip home
J. P. White of Breckenridge visited Mr and Mrs G C White on Monday while returning from Grimes county. Claude Thompson of Steep Hollow and Thompson and son were in Bryan today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. White
Breckenridge
G. C. White
Grimes County
Thompson and Son
Claude Thompson
Steep Hollow
Bryan
Educational Program for Brazos County Plans
The Educational Committee met at the courthouse to discuss spring work. Bryan Pastors' Association outlined Bible study plans in public schools. Health nurse described school health work. Attendance included Eck Smith, P. A. Deering, J. J. Haisler, Mrs. G. M. Ammons, Mrs. A. J. Buchanan, R. Alexander, Rev. W. N. Sholl, Rev. C. N. Calmes, and Miss Crosse of the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
G. M. Ammons
A. J. Buchanan
R. Alexander
W. N. Sholl
C. N. Calmes
Pastors’ Association
Miss Crosse
Red Cross
Mr Breg to Speak in Bryan Sunday Evening at Free Baptist Church
Roy Breg renowned magnetic speaker and National Young People's Leader will address Bryan Sunday at 8 o'clock in the Free Baptist church. He is known for his leadership in International Christian Endeavor and is billed to discuss Christian Endeavor's Greatest Duties for this Greater Day under the Christian Endeavor Union.
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Movabie’ Poultry School
Vissang Lauer
Duricn
Beliele
Glile
Alleuwance
Uwoys
Giris
Ana
dAeNeier Boa
Brazos County
Kazmeier
Aurten
Ana Seluemen
Earth
Washington
C. L.eBason
McDonald
Roy Breg
Bryan
Free Baptist C
Breg
International Christian Endeavor Ffairs
Christian Endeavor
Bryan Chapter Plans Eastern Star School of Instruction
Bryan Chapter No. 222 Eastern Star votes to hold a one day school of instruction on March 1 starting at 9 30 morning at the Masonic Temple. Grand Worthy Matron Mary E Roach of Dallas will attend with District 4 representatives expected. Acting Worthy Matron Frances Munt names Past Worthy Matron A K Brown to run the event and public plans follow.
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Bryan
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temre
Mary E. Roach
Dallas
Frances Munt
A. K. Brown
Texarkana Couple Welcomes Fine Son On Valentine Day
Dr. and Mrs. Frank D. Bittle of Texarkana announce the arrival of a fine son at their home on Valentine’s Day. Dr. Bittle is a brother of Mr. Guy Bittle of the city, drawing many Bryan friends in celebration.
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Bryan
Frank D. Bittle
Texarkana
Dr. Bittle
Guy Bittle
Sheriff Morehead Receives Threat Letter in Texas County
Brazos County records a menacing note left on Sheriff L. E. Morehead’s office door at the courthouse. The letter, with a photo of tombstones labeled Tom Whee els Martin and Griffin, warns of violence if he remains in office and accuses deputies of misconduct.
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L. E. Morehead
Brazos County
Tom Wheeels
Martin
Griffin
Sherififf Morehead
Tom
Burglar Strikes Martin's Meat Market on Main Street
A burglar entered the C. S. Martin meat market Saturday night through the back door and tried to open the safe and cash register. An eight-caliber pistol was stolen from a desk. No other damage or items taken. Officers are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Martin
Main Street
Auction of Mules and Horses at Conyer's Barns
An auction of mules and horses was held at Conyer's Live Stock and Feed Corporation on Main Street. W G Reynolds of Pryan acted as auctioneer. Forty one mules and three horses were sold with prices from 160 to 265 dollars per pair. Buyers were Brazos county farmers. it was Bryan's first auction in months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conyer’s Live Stock and Feed Corporation
Main Street
W.G. Reynolds
Pryan Acter
Fort Worth
Brazos County
Bryan
Kurten News Letter Reports Local Events and Ball
Kurten Texas February 15 reports pleasant weather for corn prep and notes a successful Kurten Hall masquerade ball with multiple prize winners. Local residents and visitors are listed, including Opresteney, Fridel, Plagens, and Valenta families. The note praises The Bryan Daily Eagle and hopes for new readers in 1922.
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Kurten
Tex
Kurten Hall
Verna
Annie Fridel
Gus Edward Plagens
Albert Plagens
Reyer
Adolph Opresteney
Opresteney
Mary Fridel
Representa4 Man
Monkey
Victoria Presteney
Shine Boys
Dave Metzer
Mary Keller
Jones
Edward Plarens
Albert Plawens
Henry Kurten
John Valenta
Aenes Valenta
Victoria Valenta
Mary Opresteney
Verna Fridel
John Mitchell
Emil Beyer
Gus Beyer
Mary Holubee
Anton Fridel
Joe Fridel
Arthur Lou Hahn
Annie Holubee
Victoria Opresteney
Eidlewise Koppe
Bryan
Johnnie Koppe
M. B. Easters
Bryan Daily Eagle
Eagle
Mr Knox Improves After Six Weeks Illness
Mr B H Knox showed improvement after a restful sleep and illness lasting six weeks. He remains under care and his condition is monitored daily.
County Commissioners Attend Regular Monthly Session
County Commissioners J. M. Moore and George P. Edge called on the Eagle Monday afternoon to attend the regular monthly session of the Commissioners Court. J. W. Thompson of the Edge community was here Wednesday.
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J. M. Moore
George P. Edge
Eagle
Commissioners Court
J. W. Thompson
Edge
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
G8ryan, Texas
Associated Press
Aily
Brazos
Brazos Couns
Lee J. Rountre
Galveston
MR. Paticto
Bankers Meeting
Miles Nervine
Fas
Brazos County Boys and Girls Club
DEPT
A. K. Short
Extension Service
Southern Ruralist
A. L. Croft
Lavonne Georgia
J. M. Conway
Route 6
Harvey
Smetana
Brazos County Poultry Association
Chamber of Commerce
Emery Jones
Emery
Joe Lloyd
Blackleg
Elmo Weeden
Jack Graham
Sam Corrobba
Prospect
Plendid
Orrobea
Benson
R. W. Persons
Norman Harris
Tabor
Cotton Club
Norman
A. and M. College
Tabor Boys
MR. Breg
Iryan
Eastern Star Chapter
School OF Instruction
Mar
Morehead
Martin's
Herbie
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
Kelogg’s
Kelllogg’s
W. K. Kellogg
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