Weekly Eagle masthead and publishing details
Bryan Weekly Eagle page lists officers Lee J. Rowntree president H Boatwright vice president P A Tardy secretary C M Cole assistant secretary E J Fermier showing printing company address Bryan Texas and 1911 post office entry. It notes rates 1.50 per year Brazos County and 2.00 outside Texas and that it is published Thursday with Associated Press members. The quote on honest labor and citizenship appears.
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Bryan
EAGLE
The
Eagle Printing Company
Texas
Lee J. Rowntree
H. ©. Boatwright
P. A. Tardy
C. M. Cole
E. J. Fermier
Kentucky Colonels fall to Texas Aggies on gridiron
The Kentucky Colonels were overwhelmed by Texas A&M in a football clash. The message bids farewell to the victorious squad and offers best wishes for future efforts.
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Kentucky Colonels
Texas
Texas Aggies
Bryan and Brazos County Poultry Show Set for Friday and Saturday
The Eagle urges citizens to support the Brazos County Poultry Show planned for January 7 and 8. It highlights poultry raising as a key national industry and calls for community effort to ensure a successful event.
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Bryan
Brazos County
Eagle
Ctizen
Economic Oddities From Luling 1919 Observed Markets
A yearling at Luling brought $42.50 recently but the former owner repurchased it for $15 after two more years of growth. A man sold nineteen hides to buy one pair of shoes. The swallow will cost $6.00 in New York cafes on New Year’s Eve.
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Luling
New York
Critics blame lax law enforcement fueling mob violence
The piece blames insufficient enforcement of Texas criminal laws across cities and oil fields. It argues judges newspapers ministers and the public share responsibility for mob law and debauchery by not demanding enforcement and cites sympathy born of ignorance as a key factor.
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Texas
Russian currency under war strain and gold ruble value debate
The Christian Commonwealth notes sharp devaluations with the ruble in wartime, stating 1 American dollar buys 145000 paper rubles and a gold ruble equals 680000 paper rubles. The piece criticizes reliance on flawed money systems while urging efficiency and production as true wealth.
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Christian Commonwealth
Russia
United States
Noble Christian Woman Mrs J Seth Mooring Dies as Year Ends
The Eagle notes the death of Mrs J Seth Mooring at year end 1921, describing her as a noble Christian woman who fought a brave battle with faith and devotion. She rests with loved ones, surrounded by flowers, awaiting reunion beyond this life.
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J. Seth Mooring
Earth
Passing of landmark in West Texas politics noted
The Abilene Reporter laments a figure who alternated between political justice for West Texas and advocacy for West Texas A. M. He is imagined as someone who complains about paying his wife's poll tax so two votes may grow where one grew before, reflecting on voter dynamics in the era.
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Landmark
West Texas
West Texas A. & M
Abbilene
Bizzell Defends Tarleton College Against Col Jones Charge
In a Dallas News report from College Station Texas Dr W B Bizzell president A and M College argues John Tarleton Agricultural College is a true junior college not a high school. He cites enrollment by class age range and geographic distribution to show state funding is justified and notes Tarleton’s rapid progress and regional value.
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Dallas News
College Station
Texas
T. N. Jones
West Texas
John Tarleton College
John Tarleton Agricultural
Colonel Jones
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Friends of Education
W. B. Bizzell
A. & M. College of Texas
Mineral Wells Booms With Political Announcements
In a spirited exchange Bryan Eagle notes Mineral Wells will publish ten county officer announcements and urges readers to attend the Rotary convention in March. Sam E. Filler counters that oil and tourism remain strong with ongoing operations and a thriving boom in Palo Pinto County.
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Mecca
Palo Pinto Hills
Bryan Eagle
Lee
Rotary
Sam E. Filler
Bryan Mourns Over Death of Mr. Hare
James Milton Hare died January 1 1922 at 1 p m at the home of his nephew in Selma North Carolina. He lived in Bryan Texas for over thirty years, served in banking and business, was a longtime Sunday school superintendent and Knight of Pythias member. Burial will be at his old home church burying ground near Selma.
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James Milton Hare
J. M. O’neal
Selma
North Carolina
Old Home Church
J. M. Hare
Texas
Bryan
Brazos County
J. W. Coulter
Burt Norwood
First National Bank of
City National Bank
Gibbs & Hare
Hare
Lodge Knights of Pythias
First Baptist Church
Christian Sunday School Christmas Party
The Christian Sunday school held a Christmas party at the church last Friday night with a greens adorned room, games led by Mrs Meresrena and Mrs Magee, and a bag of fruit nuts and candy for each attendee at nine o clock.
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Christian Sunday School
Meresrena
Magee
Joe Reed
Dance Recital Marks Rail Road Centennial Event in Austin
A Galveston News report from December 30 1971 describes a lively ball in Austin held to celebrate the completion of the Houston and Central Railroad. The program lists dances such as Grand March Quadrille Welcome Polka Le Corsair and Virginia Reel among others with partners and groups named for the era.
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Galveston
Austin
Texas
Houston & Central
Schottische
Kleizs
Les Lanciers
Houston
Antonio
Jensie
Masourka
Austin City
Virginia
Watch Night Party At Methodist Church Welcomes New Year
About twenty five Epworth League members gathered at the Methodist church to see the Old Year out and the New Year in. The program opened with devotional services and games followed. Mrs T A Adams and Mrs Oak McKenzie directed activities while Mrs Dr Black led the music. Mr H N Cochran and Leaguers served hot chocolate and cake at the close.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
T. A. Adams
Oak McKenzie
Dr. Black
H. N. Cochran
Ben Fly's Pecan Orchard Near Victoria Declared Largest in South Texas
Victoria Texas December 31 Judge Ben W Fly is developing a 275 acre pecan orchard on his farm near Victoria claimed as the largest in south Texas. The writer recalls visiting Ben Fly on the Guadalupe River and gathering pecans from his orchard with no objection to collecting pecans there.
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Ben Fly
Victoria
Texas
Ben W. Fly
Guadalupe
Ben
Remarkable Loyalty Tribute for T. O. Walton at College Station
Extension Service employees surprised T. O. Walton at his home with a ceremonial tribute on January 22 1922. Master of ceremonies J D Sanford led a program praising Walton s leadership and unselfish service as A W Buchanan recalled a Phillip Brooks vignette. The group presented a framed promissory note pledging loyalty and continued effort to improve efficiency and eliminate carelessness.
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S. C. Hoyle
Wolege Station
Extension Service
T. O. Waton
Siently
Walton
United Employees
Service
J. D. Sanford
A. W. Buchanan
Henry Grady
Robert Tombs
Phillip Brooks
Texas
E College Station
Tex
T. O. Walton
Longtime Texas Extension Director Honored by Staff
A tribute note and booklet from 250 Extension Service employees to T O Walton at Texas A M College Station recalls his leadership and loyalty. Speakers recount Walton's career from Timpson postmaster to U S Department of Agriculture official, highlighting his impact on farming in Texas.
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T. O. Walton
Extension Service of
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Mr. Walton
G. W. Orms
Plowboy
Walton
Timpson
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Tribute to Mrs Walton and Texas Extension Work Leaders
An account praises Mrs Walton and Texas Extension Service figures for advancing women and farming. It notes Walton's ties to the Council of Agriculture of Texas and the Texas Farm Bureau, and highlights a cooperative marketing bill co authored by Walton and promoted through the legislature. The piece includes a ceremonial song and lists numerous supporters and employers backing the effort.
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Texas
Rountree
Walton
Council of Agriculture of Texas
Texas Farm Bureau
Texas Co-Operative
J. D. Sanford
Consumers Relieved Of War Revenue Taxes
Bryan and the nation celebrate the repeal of many wartime nuisance taxes. Direct levies on ice cream soda water railroad travel clothing and many sporting goods are removed or shifted to manufacturers or retailers. Amusement admissions under ten cents and free passes lose the tax while larger admissions remain taxed.
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Bryan
United States
Mrs J Seth Mooring dies after long illness in Bryan
Mrs J Seth Mooring, held in Bryan since 1899, died Dec 29 at 8 p m at her home on West 26th Street after months of illness. She was born Julia Ward of Marlin, survived by husband J Seth Mooring, son Ward, brothers Dr Burr Ward and John Ward, and honored with many flowers. Funeral 3:30 p m at Saint Andrews Episcopal with interment City Cemetery. pallbearers included E H Astin and local officials.
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J. Seth Mooring
Bryan
Mooring
Julia Ward
John Ward
Marlin
Falls County
Ward Mooring
Dr. Burr Ward
California
S. Moylan Birdy
Saint Andrew's Episcopal
E. H. Astin
W. D. Lawrence
Tyler Haswell
George M. Brandon
M. B. Parker
FE. W. Crenshaw
Niese Arrives in Bryan for Eagle News Department
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Niese Jr of Dallas arrive in Bryan. Mr. Niese joins the Eagle news department as an experienced newspaper writer. The paper invites favorable notices for Mr. Niese.
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Niese
EAGLE
R. B. Niese, Jr
Dallas
Bryan
The
Niece
Brazos County Cotton Ginning Totals Compared
Special Agent Henry Crenshaw reports 7,218 bales of cotton ginned in Brazos County by December 13, down from 17,803 bales at the same point in 1920. The decline equals 10,585 bales.
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Brazos County
Henry Crenshaw
Brazos County Poultry Show Dates Set in Bryan
The Brazos County Poultry Show will be held in Bryan on January 6 and 7. Organizers expect exhibitors from area farms and 4-H clubs to participate with judged fowl in multiple classes.
List of Local Women Residents and Attendants Washington
A roster of women including Mrs. Reba Price Miss Coquella Pond Mrs. Mabel Pack Miss Ida Reynolds Miss Helen Swift Miss Lucille Spann Miss Mabell Spann Miss Rena Saunders Miss Nettie Shultz Miss Pearl Scarlett Mrs. Edna Trigg Miss Ruth Tharp Miss Kate Thomas Miss Bess Winters Miss Agnes Yeamens Miss Laura Neale Miss Helen Higgins Miss Bennie Campbell Mrs. Kate Lee Daugherty Miss Bess Edwards Miss Mildred Horton Miss Mary Jessie Stone Mrs. Addie Sullivan Mrs. Maggie Bar ry Mrs. Dora Barnes Miss Myrtle Murray Miss Kitty D Washington is listed among attendees.
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H. H.williamson
Laura Neale
R. W. Persons
Helen Higgins
W. B. Lanham
D. L. Weddington
Dora R. Barnes
Maggie W. Barry
J. B. Beers
M. R. Bentley
A. W. Buchanan
Bennie Campbell
W. H. Darrow
M. M. Daugherty
Kate Lee Daugherty
Bess Edwards
John R. Edmonds
John T. Egan
C. M. Evans
S. C. Evans
M. E. Hays
S. C. Hoyle
Mildred Horton
Geo. W. Johnson
F. W. Kazmeier
R. R. Lancaster
W. T. Magee
E. A. Miller
Myrtle Murray
G. W. Orms
H. F E. Randolph
R. R. Reppert
A. K. Short
A. L. Smith
J. E. Stanford
Mary Jessie Stone
J. Lynn Thomas
A. L. Ward
Kittie D. Washington
T. B. Wood
Kittie Hogue
Artie Lou Smith
Dc. T. Holmes
Roland Hood
R. E. Lee
Marguerite Stephens
Maude Bookout
Lucy Brogdon
Una Buchanan
Leila Ewing
Bernardine McKnight
L. G. Bryan
W. R. Kenney
H. ©. Randolph
Francis Hunt
Helen le
Roland Nunn
George Banzhaf
W P. Barrett
C. L. Benson
Harmon Benton
Pp. C. Bennett
E. B. Brackett
D. W. Brown
R. H. Bush
J. E. Bloodworth
R. E. Callender
W. C. Calvert
H. M. Cantrell
R. E. Carswell
A. T. Cheney
P. D. Chaney
P. B. Dunkle
R. O. Dunkle
A. B. Dunn
B. W. Eaton
D. F. Eaton
G. E. Ehlinger
J. C. Eisentraut
J. H. English
J. H. Erickson
W. W. Evans
G. D. Everett
R. B. Ewing
S. F. Fenner
D. M. Foster
W. E. Fruit
M. Lander
A. A. Laferriere
C. W. Lehberg
T. B. Lewis
W. O. Logan
F. D. Lown
J. W. Luker
F. W. Mally
W. I. Marschall
J. M. Martin
D. Matthews
H. M. Means
C. M. Merritt C. Merwin
S. W. Monroe
J. A. Moore
C. C. Morris
R. R. Morrison
R. S. Miller
H. T. McCollum
R. S. McEachern
G. C. McGown
H. L. McKnight
G. R. McNeil
FE. T. Nagle
W. R. Nisbet
A. T. Norman
W. G. North
A. L. Now
Ernestine Carroll
Ida Chitwood
Lois Ervin
Mary Ella Forrest
Ella Goodfellow
Maude Hilbun
Clara Hall
Millie Halsey
Sallie Hill
Mabel Hays
Jim Jett
Coke Jones
Marie Kucera
Kate Kelly
Georgia Lacewell
Virgie Leavitt
Myrtle Lovelace
Nona Lawley
W. L. Wilkinson
T. S. Wilson
W. A. Yates
W. H. Young
Reba Price
Coquella Pond
Mabel Pack
Etta W. Ringold
Ida F. Reynolds
Helen H. Swift
Lucille Spann
Mabell Spann
Rena Saunders
Nettie Shultz
Pearl Scarlett
Edna Trigg
Ruth Tharp
Kate Thomas
Bess Winters
Agnes Yeamens
Laura F. Neale
Addie Sullivan
Kitty D
Washington
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