Community Urged to Back East Texas Convention Effort
Early fundraising responses show Bryan and Brazos county residents must meet quotas as they prepare to host an East Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention. Citizens are urged to cooperate quickly to showcase local institutions and welcome thousands of visitors from across Texas and beyond. The piece also notes Texas Legislature actions reducing the school age to six, arguing this boosts literacy standards and enables earlier education.
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East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Brazos County
East Texas
Texas
Bryan Post Office Entry 1912 Notice
Fragmentary notice dated April 22 1912 shows post office entry in Bryan Texas under act of Congress with Associated Press credit and republication rights. It mentions rate details for publications and local news, with references to the Mercantile Bank Building Dallas and other offices. The text indicates a historical newspaper distribution and copyright boilerplate rather than a specific news event.
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Bryan
Texas
Congress
Lee J. Rountree
Ember
Associated Press
Birthday party for Herbert Ezekiel marks second year
Master Herbert Ezekiel hosted six children on a Saturday afternoon to celebrate his second birthday. Guests included Beverly Block Doris Schulman Cecil Gelber Joe Gelber Gerald Groginsky and Billy Schulman with their mothers Mrs AlBlock Mrs H Schulman Mrs Julius Groginsky and Mrs Maurice Schulman.
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Herbert Ezekiel
Walter N. Ezekiel
Bevery Block
Albert Block
Doris Schulman
H. Schulman
Houston
Cecil Gelber
Joe Gelber
Gerald Groginsky
Julius Groginsky
Billy Schulman
Maurice Schulman
Meek man’s cheer endures amid hardship and hope
An elderly, disabled man and his wife, facing poverty and illness, find happiness in intangible riches of spirit. Tom Caywood seeks support through a small property sale to ease their remaining days, while civic planning talks push Texas road bonds and urban growth.
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Earth
Eagle Office
Valley of Shadows
Tom Caywood
Bryan
Lindbergh Warns on Flying After Marriage
Fragmentary report claims Lindbergh plans to reduce flying after his marriage while Mexico promises war on Kidus. Readings suggest public sentiment shifts as tensions rise amid unclear details and unrelated global notes.
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Lindbergh
Mexico
Kidus
Probing Highway Dept Inquiry Ends Amid Public Pressure
The highway department probe failed to prove charges amid loud noises and predicted outcomes. Witness grilling tarnished reputations of men under five, with lingering whispers fueling behind the scenes campaigns and calls to guard public officials from unfounded attacks.
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Highway Department
Witnesses ordered held for perjury in Dallas mail robbery case
Three witnesses who tried to establish an alibi for a Dallas mail robber were ordered arrested for perjury. The action signals that further prompt measures may undermine alibi claims and jeopardize the robbers’ operations.
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Dallas
Texas lawmakers seek permanent preservation of original declaration
Texas legislators propose steps to preserve the original Texas declaration of independence, aiming to guard both its spirit and substance for future generations.
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Texas
Wright Aeronautical Declares 100 Percent Dividend
The Wright Aeronautical corporation declares a 100 percent dividend as aviation enjoys a boom. The article notes growth in aviation yet avoids predicting rapid flights at Bryan's airport and questions when such air activity will occur.
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Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Bryan
Hoover Left With Unwelcome Gifts After Custom Departures
In a jab at tradition, Coolidge plans to depart Hoover with a chair and likely other items not considered welcome. The gag implies political taunting as part of the farewell.
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Coolidge
Hoover
Hoover backs state and municipal regulation of utilities
The statement asserts Hoover favors regulation of public utilities by the state rather than the federal government, with equal logic seen in municipal regulation.
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Hoover
Byrd Land Title Question Probed in Ant arctic Discovery Talk
Officials note the land claimed as Byrd's Antarctic discovery faces little prospect of quick settlement this generation. The remark questions the title amid sparse activity and ambiguous ownership claims in polar territories.
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Byrd
Antarctic
Borah Declines Cabinet Post to Preserve Critique Role
Senator Borah refuses a cabinet appointment to retain independence and continue sharp criticism of the administration, seen as a key asset to the nation.
Ownership of the New South debated by Helin
The fragment notes a query about who owns the New South and mentions a Commander figure, signaling a discussion or dispute over regional control and influence. The text hints at a political or editorial angle requiring further context.
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Helin
The
New South
Elm Trees In City Park Deemed Dead After Cutting
Readable fragments indicate elm trees cut in the city park were likely dead prior to removal. Officials have not released full findings but the act followed concerns about tree health and park safety.
Bryan Girl Survives Car Rollover Near Hearne
Inez Fuller 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Fuller, was in a speeding car that flipped three times one mile past Hearne while skating with friends. She and Edgar Jones were thrown free on the first flip. both suffered bruises. Fuller was later taken home by ambulance. the truck driver blamed the crash on dirt and praised his brakes for avoiding a worse collision.
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Inez Fuller
J. W. Fuller
Hearne
Bryant
Miss Fuller
Edgar Jones
Bryan
Jones
McCulloch-Dansby
Washington Avenue
Suspected Forgers Given Suspended Terms by Judge Davis
Murray W. Stewart, former A and M student from Waco and Newton Davlin of Franklin, pleaded guilty to forgery before District Judge W. C. Davis. Both received five year suspended sentences due to youth and first offenses. Stewart forged a fellow student’s endorsement on a remittance check. Davlin forged the J. B. Sanders Company name on two checks, one passed locally.
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Murray W. Stewart
Waco
Newton Davlin
Franklin
Brazos County
W. C. Davis
Davis
Stewart
David Davlin
J. B. Sanders Company
Prospect School Honors Washington Birthday Program
The Washington birthday program at Prospect School Friday night drew strong attendance from parents and patrons. Students presented patriotic rhymes about Washington, with the first through third grades, the fifth grade on his history, and talks on character and business life. County Agent L Benson spoke on 4-H and extension work, while a county library initiative for rural Brazos County was discussed.
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Washington
Mae Wilson
Brazos County
L. Benson
Popular Couple of Bryan to Wed in April
Announcement of the engagement and upcoming wedding on Thursday April 11 1929 at the First Presbyterian church Bryan shows Miss Sue Morrison daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Morrison to Mr Norman Dansby son of Mr and Mrs H P Dansby of the McCulloch Dansby Furniture firm The couple will reside in Bryan with a new home already built next to the Dansbys The event drew many friends and well wishes
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First Presbyterian Church
Sue Morrison
H. L. Morrison
Norman Dansby
H. P. Dansby
McCulloch- Dansby Furniture Company
Dansby
Bryan
Mrt Dansby
Union Hill P T A Urges Attention To Nature Study
The Union Hill Parent-Teacher Association met Friday afternoon at Mrs S D Snyder's home. Mrs Fred L Sloop spoke on Starting Beginners stressing starting with green material to avoid bad habits and printing at home. Miss Louise Pipkin gave tips to mothers of primary children. They discussed Why Children Fail at School and the harm of discouragement. Mrs Dan Scoates shared notes on Texas birds and migrating species. Next meeting set for March 1 at Mrs Joe Hornak's home with planned demonstrations and a display of native dress and embroidered motifs.
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Union Hill
Parent-Teacher’ Association
S. D. Snyder
Fred L. Sloop
Consolidated School
Louise Pipkin
Sloop
Miss Pipkin
Snyder
Dan Scoates
Texas
Joe Hornak
Carl
Zéshak
Mra Hergak
Patriotic Program At East Side School Delights Patrons
The East Side School second graders under Miss Annie Dearing performed a patriotic program on February 21. The assembly featured a flag song, readings by a list of pupils, a playlet titled Our Flag, a colonial minuet, and praise from parents and teachers for a heartfelt observance.
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East Side
Annie Dearing
Mary Alice Reese
Dorothy Powers
Emma Louise Smith
Gladys Worsham
Imogene Webb
Mary Alice Weddington
Norman Snapp
Sylvester Gardner
Edwin Nedbalek
David Wilson
Lawrence Spell
Lee Smith
Pauline Palermo
Ethel Pearl Watson
Ruth Gordon
Catherine Parker
Maurice Searcy
Louise Wheeler
Anne Seale
Jo Anne McCullough
Mary Belle Woodruff
P.T. A
Dexaring
Local Leader J Allen Myers May Testify On Senate Probe
J Allen Myers of Bryan a longtime Republican insider and frequent national convention attendee left for Houston with his son and expected to join R B Creager in Washington to testify before a senate committee probing patronage in the south. Myers plans to stay for Hoover's inauguration and could offer detailed insight into Texas party operations.
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J. Allen Myers
Bryan
Texas
W. H. Myers
Houston
R. B. Creager
Washington
Myers
Senate
South
Mr. Craeger
National
Hoover
Market School Announced For Mar 5 7 at A M
The third annual cooperative marketing school will be at A M College with the School of Agriculture Extension Service and Experiment Station. Texas Cooperative Marketing Association and the U S Department of Agriculture join. March 5 6 and 7 with Dr W P Lee as program chair. Attendance expected 100 to 150 from across the state.
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A. & M. College
iSchool of Agriculture
Extension Service
Experiment Station
Texas Cooperative Marketing Association
U. S. Department of Agriculture
W. P. Lee
L. P. Gabbard
Mamie Lee Hayden
R. R
Road machinery shipped for county grader trial in Bryan
Two large Russell graders arrived in Bryan for a county commission trial as part of planned road building and maintenance equipment purchases. Bids for the project are to be opened March 5.
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Bryan
Fuure
Specifications Sent Out for City Power Plant Unit
Specifications for a new power unit to be installed by the city commissioners have been sent to about 20 builders of engines and electric power equipment. Bids for this unit will be opened March ?.
Tattooed Chickens as Thief Deterrent Idea
A humorous note questions who would perform tattooing on chickens used as a deterrent, highlighting an impractical solution and inviting skepticism about feasibility.
Last Week Temperatures Shown in Weekly Record
Coldest day Wednesday with a high below 24 and a low around 28. Highest reading occurred Monday at 77. Weekly temperatures listed show daily highs and lows across the period.
Bryan Youth Wins Pig Club Contest Trip to Fort Worth
Morris Williamson 14 of Bryan wins the Swift and Company trip to the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth for March 9 16 after leading a pig club contest at Texas A and M College He raised two litters of Poland China pigs earning a net profit of 99 44 with breeding sales at 12 50 per pig He employed a protein supplement feeding plan and credits good stock housing ration and water for his success.
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College Station
Morris Williamson
Bryan
Swift and Company
Fort Worth
Extension Service A
M. College of Texas
Young Williamson
H. H. Williamson
Extension Service
C. L. Benson
Brazos County
Morris
Hunt County Club
Greenville
E,r. Eudaly
Local Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk
Saturday licenses issued to L. A. Baltzell and Virginia Gist. Walter Williams and Lucile Kirkpatrick. Eugene Thames and Nora Smith. Napoleon Hunt and Willie May Williams. L. McMilan and Wine Eve Lloyd. Jesse T. Symims and Inex S. Kineangon. Also mention of Peace warship launch as China reacts to war outlaw date.
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Jess B. McGee
L. A. Baltzell
Virginia Gist
Walter Williams
Lucile Kirkpatrick
Eugene Thames
Nora Smith
Napoleon’ Hunt
Willie May Williams
L. McMilan
Eve Lloyd
Jesse T. Symims
Inex ‘S. Kineangon
Pasteur and antiseptics revolutionize wound care
Since 1852 medical science has advanced antiseptics to kill wound germs like typhoid tuberculosis and lockjaw. To prevent infection wash any wound with Com Son e wave antiseptic Liquidozone is available in 8 sizes from Roman & Vick.
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Pasteur
Roman & Vick
Aged Caywood Couple Receive Radio Blessing
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Caywood in Bryan presented a radio after their home fire and injuries left them isolated. The couple, both over eighty, heard their first sermon in more than a year and voiced deep gratitude for the gift, saying it brought new joy and faith to their days.
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Tom
Caywood
Bryan
Dairy Plant Boosts Lincoln County Economy In 1927 28
In Fayetteville Tennessee Lincoln County a Borden Milk plant began in May 1927 quickly expanding milk intake from 11 000 pounds on opening to 68 000 pounds daily by August 1928 The operation with 532 patrons and 50 collecting stations cost 400 000 dollars producing butter and powdered skim milk The dairy boom shifted local business from credit to cash and doubled cows from 6000 to 12000 in fifteen months as bankers and merchants praised the change carrying over to tenants landlords and creameries alike.
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Fayetteville
Tennessee
Lincoln County
Middle Tennessee
Borden
Shall
Texas
Borden Company
Fayettextile
pFenn
Epermen
Ayetteville
T. D. Suggs
First National Bank
Retail Credit Association
W. G. McCowan
J. M. Eakin
W. M. Smith
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