Weekly Eagle Declares Aims For Brazos County Circulation
The Bryan Texas newspaper pledges 100 percent circulation in Brazos County and urges readers to read their local paper. It notes postal registration as a second class matter and lists annual and semiannual subscription rates. The piece promotes community cooperation and coverage of local happenings and social events.
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Bryan
Texas
Brazos County
Weekly Eagle
LA Bryan
Pecan trees in every yard Texas slogan effort
San Angelo residents advocate a statewide slogan A pecan tree in every yard stressing long lived hardy shade trees and nourishing nuts. The piece urges Farm and Home Demonstration Agents to organize and promote planting pecan trees in towns and counties across Texas.
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San Angelo
Texas
Simple Park Process Proposed by Mineral Wells Chamber
The Mineral Wells Chamber Committee urges cities to create a tourist camping park by selecting nearby land, purchasing it, and publicizing the method. The plan is described as simple and shareable with sister municipalities to encourage local tourism development.
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Eneugh
Brye Eagle
Bryer
Advertise in dull times to boost business
A. H. Lightfoot argues the best time to advertise is when others neglect it, urging merchants not to cut January sales ads. The Rockdale Reporter notes mail order catalogs flood the market and discounts lure rural buyers to cities, while country merchants cut advertising costs post Christmas.
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A. H. Lightfoot
O. D
Rockdale
Cost of Good Roads and Law By Adair in Joxia News
The piece argues bad roads cost more than good roads in time money and social effects. It cites impacts on school attendance mail delivery and social life. It includes a quotation about enforcing law by lawful means and the government as a system of laws, not men.
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Milton
A. Garland Adair
Joxia News
United States
Epitaph Fragments From Aged Verses In The Medical Review
Poetic epitaphs present Solomon Peese and Eben Wise with playful, somber lines about burial and return to God. The verses contrast solemn resting places with humorous details, noting shells and kale as symbolic acts tied to legacy.
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Solomon Peese
Peese
Well Pleased and Packed House With High School Play
A high school dramatic club staged Safety First at the Palace Theatre to a packed audience. The show centers on Elmer Flannel's pursuit of Zelekia and the efforts of Jack Montgomery and Jerry Arnold to stop a wedding, with police, threats, and comic conflict escalating. Proceeds support the school library, with Aggieland Orchestra providing music and a $1000 goal still pending.
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Elmer Flannel
Zelekia
Jack Montgomery
Jerry Arnold
Elmer
Zalekia
Tance
Jerry
Zulekia
Abou Ben Mocha
Turkey
Mary Ann O’finnerty
Bryan
Aggieland Orcestra
Circle No 4 Baptist Woman's Auxiliary Meet Hosts
Mrs N A Stewart hosted the weekly Circle No 4 meeting in the Baptist Woman's Auxiliary on Monday afternoon from three to five. Mrs W C Ruehli led devotions and Miss Nannie Berryman gave the Missionary lesson. Guests included Mrs W C Rudhti, Mrs R R Ellis, Mrs J A Myres, Miss Nannie Berryman, Mrs Minnie Estill, and Mrs N A Stewart with a refreshment plate served at the close.
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N. A. Stewart
Circle No. 4
Baptist Woman's Auxiliary
W. C. Ruehli
Nannie Berryman
W. C. Rudhti
R. R. Ellis
J. A. Myres
Minnie Estill
Fire destroys block in Bryan and bank safe robbed
The Galveston News item from February 18 1874 reports a night blaze opposite Parker and Flippen’s banking house in Bryan Texas destroying a block. The G W Smith Co store was origin, and the firm’s safe was found emptied of about 500 dollars the next morning.
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Galveston News
Bryan
Tex
Parker and Flippen
G. W Smith Co
You Are Getting Out a Mighty Good Paper
A customer praised the Eagle Office early this morning saying the paper is mighty good. The crew appreciates the compliment and feels motivated to work harder to deliver a better edition. The friendly remark brightened the day and eased the workload.
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The
Eagle
Tempering Through Adversity Makes Character Sharpened
A proverb from the San Antonio Express counsels that a dull knife is useless on ornament and that character develops through adversity. It urges patience during hard times, saying God equips each person to endure trials triumphantly.
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San Antonio Express
Civic Pride Prompt for Bryan Premises Cleanup
Citizens urged to improve homes and businesses to boost Bryan’s appearance this spring. Slogans emphasize painting, sweeping, and scrubbing to present a 100 percent clean, cared for city to passersby and visitors.
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Bryan
Happiness That Fills the Heart Makes Fearful Joy
A brief quotation notes happiness that soars so strongly it awakens fear in the heart, reflecting a paradox where delight provokes caution. The line suggests a mood of intense emotion and inward tremor amid joy.
Court Proceedings In Justice Court and District Court
Twelve Mexicans were brought to justice court for crapshooting and gambling in a boxcar at the H and T C yards. Three pleaded guilty and were fined about 30 dollars each. the rest were released. In district court George Brown was found guilty of three burglaries and sentenced to 9 years. Minor cases include pistol carrying fines and auto theft. one burglary case was postponed due to road conditions.
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Justice Court
J. W. Hamilton
Martin
H. T. Wheeless
Offa Williams
Charley Saxton
George Brown
Madison-Davis
Nancy Lewis
Greene Gooden
D. C. Nero
Manuel Ford
James Sullivan
A. and M. College
Brazos Bottom
Henry Brown
W. F. Davis
Joe Turner
A. G. Gibson
Temor
Europe receptive to missionary work declares Dr Held
Galveston report quotes Rev. John A. Held of Bryan at the World-wide Missionary Conference. He says Germany seeks a political messiah but shows openness to Christianity as Europe undergoes political and social upheaval. He predicts a pivotal moment for spreading salvation in Europe.
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Europe
DR. Held
Galveston
Germany
John A. Held
Bryan
City Auditorium
Jesus Christ
Austria
Millican Girls Club Plans Certificates At Meeting
The Millican Girls Home Demonstration Club met Wednesday afternoon to report on projects and plan year end certificates. Members discussed the year's work and chose productive projects. Regular meetings will be held the fourth Friday each month with Ruth Dixon and others in attendance.
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Millican Girl's Home Demonstration Club
Ruth Dixon
Lillian Mills
Sylvia Meredith
Paulin Craig
Kathleen Meredith
Annie Antlon
Margaret Davis
Elsie Mills
Lois Curd
Sunshine Battle
Cecyle Dunn
Georgia Dunlap
Robbie Leo Hogin
Doris Simpson
Reba Hughes
Lizzie Langford
Florence Groda
Washington’s Memory Honost Master Mason Program
A Masonic patriotic program honoring George Washington and his deeds will be held in Ibisa Hall on Friday February 22 at 8 15 pm. Organized by Bryan Masonic bodies with DeMolays as guests, the event features prominent speakers from the state and a full program of addresses songs and benediction. Over 600 cards have been signed for attendance with final submission due by Wednesday.
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Ibisa Hall
College
Washington
Bryan
Brazos Union Louge
A. F
A. M
W. T. Austin
Ivanhoe Commandery
Bryan Lodges
Committee On
W. W. Kraft
W. B. Bizzel
Masons
Sam P. Cochran
Dallas
W. C. Davis
Thomas M. Bartley
Waco
Wilbur Keith
S. C. Hoyle
King Vivian
R. L. Brown
Cc. T. Sprague
Masonic Service Association
Sam C. Hoyle
Masonic Service Club
R. TL Brown
Havana Envoy Howell Shares Cuban Post and travel plans
Williamson Smith Howell Jr a United States diplomat stationed in Havana since July 1922 returns to Bryan to visit his parents. He recalls eight years in service beginning in Panama Costa Rica and London and Prague later moving to Havana. He notes Havana as a Spanish city with climate tropical beauty and discusses political tensions bootleg liquor and the upcoming Washington trip before returning to Havana.
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Williamson Smith Howell, Jr
United States Diplomatic Service
Havana
Cuba
Bryan
W. S. Howell
Eagle
Howell
Costa Rica
San Jose
Spain
United States
New Orleans
New York
Rosemary Howel
Rainfall total near three inches over weekend
Weather observers report nearly three inches of rain in 48 hours ending Monday morning. Local residents say the downpour seemed heavier than official figures from the George A. Adams Insurance Agency gauge.
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George A. Adams Insurance Agency
Auto Wrecking House Established in Bryan
Pat Patterson and W. W. Solomon start a new auto parts wrecking business in Bryan at the former Charley Moehlman blacksmith shop on Bryan Street. The stock includes parts from standard makes and grows as wrecks arrive and are dismantled.
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Pat Patterson
W. W. Solomon
Bryan
Charley Moehlman
Bryan Street
Woman's Club Plants Trees at Courthouse Memorials
The Bryan Woman's Club civic improvement committee led by Mrs. S C Hoyle reports 11 pecan trees planted on the courthouse lawn as memorials to Brazos County Bar and officials including Judge John N Henderson and Hon Sam Henderson. Additional palms live oaks crepe myrtles and shrubs have been planted. more trees planned with a public memorial service to follow.
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Bryan Woman's Club
S C. Hoyle
Mesdames F
J. E. Butler
V. V. Hudson
J. ©. Scott
T. R. Butte
Col
M. W. Sims
Dick Jones
Court House
Rev W N Sholl Eulogizes Woodrow Wilson at Rotary
Rev W N Sholl honors Woodrow Wilson in a Bryan Rotary Club address on ideals. He recalls Wilson’s universal influence, humor, and global reach, noting Sholl’s own Princeton Seminary studies, and quoting praise from Coolidge regarding Wilson’s wartime eloquence.
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W. N. Sholl
Woodrow Wilson
Rotary
Bryan Rotary Club
Ideais
Sholi
Princeton University Seminary
Wilson
Shell
Cof Today
America
Egypt
Coolidge
Boy Scout Troop 1 Hosts Party With Girl Friends
The Boy Scouts of Troop No. 1 Bryan and their girl friends were guests Thursday night at 7:30 at the Scout home hosted by Scoutmaster W. S. Barron. Games included Kinkum, Clap-In and Clap-Out and Progressive Conversation with couple walks around the building. Refreshments of punch and...
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Boy Scouts
Troop No
Bryan
W. S. Barron
Evening banquet lists many couples and scouts attendance
Cakes were served at intervals during the evening. The guest list includes Frank Baine and Louise Weddington, Donald Held and Ida Belle Higgs, Horace Dansby and Leila Davis, and many other pairs. Several Scouts attended solo, with Mr and Mrs Barron and children mentioned among attendees. Absentees noted as Wesley Bentley and Weldon Alsobrook.
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Frank Baine
Louise Weddington
Donald Held
Ida Belle Higgs
Horace Dansby
Leila Davis
Bill Hughes
Catherine Henderson
Bradford Seale
Margaret Parker
J. E. Brown
Mildred Cloud
Sam Trant
Ima Ree Wheeler
Henry Godwin
Aline Gregg
John Heard Astin
Dorothy Doane
Alva Adame
Pauline Davia
Milton Maloney
Margaret Grant
Harry Prager
Ruth Wilcox
Bill Wilson
Jane Elliott
Hendricks Conway
Marie Graham
John Sidney Smith
Martha Newland
C. G. Walker
Ralphanna Searcy
A. K. Brown
Dorothy Graham
Jack Doane
Margarit Cobb
Rufus Bunting
Campbell Gandy
Harrison Scott
Harry Dishmen
Normal Royals
Royal Martin
Edwin Hayes
Leane Bandolph
William Solomon
Joe Jeff Danforth
Malcolm Barron
W. S. Barron
John M. Marron
Treep No. 1
Tom
Genevieve
Lois Brown
Wesley Bentley
Weldon Alsobrook
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