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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1923

Page

3

Reclamation Bill Agreed Upon by State Associations at Austin

A conference at Austin produced a bill allocating 300000 over two years for conservation reclamation and flood control. Funds split 100000 to the state board of water engineers and 100000 to the reclamation engineer for surveys and hydrographic work, with federal aid also expected. Attendees included W. C. Page E H Astin Lee J. Rountree T J Holbrook and others from Brazos Trinity Colorado Rio Grande basins.

Galveston News Austin Texas State Board of Water Engineers Board of Water Engineers Reclamation Engineer Rountree Brazos Trinity Colorado Rio Grande Geological Survey Army Engineers State of Texas W. C. Page Somerville E. H. Astin Bryan Lee J. Rountree H. W. Wells Edna T. J. Holbrook Galveston W. C. Stephens Bay City G. G. Kelly Wharton G. B. Culver Matagorda Fritz Englehart Eagle Lake Ben M. Griffith Magnet A. D. Jackson M. R. Bentley College Station H. H. Brown Gulf A. L. Lewis Cameron County Leonard Tillotson Sealy J. T. Strader Frost Homer D. Wade Fort Worth

Brazos County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting in Bryan

The Brazos County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting in the Bryan courthouse on Saturday January 6 with remarks by A W Buchanan district agent and C L Benson county agent on marketing cotton and collective selling. Officers and delegates for 1923 were elected and a county wide meeting set for 1 30 pm in Bryan with a soil campaign kickoff January 15 at Rock Prairie Harvey Kurten and Tabor.

Brazos County Farm Bureau Court House Bryan J. L. Stasney A. W. Buchanan Buchanan C. L. Benson Farm Bureau Benson Garnett A. & M. College United County Bureau F. H. Poole Millican Smetana Pp. &. Mangum Edge John Rychlik, Jr J. J. Hollick Dallas John Henry John Rychick Wheelock Rock Prairie Harvey Kurten Tabor Washington Bureau Mangum

Mr. Edge Optimistic Over 1923 Prospects

W. A. Moore of Lampasas arrives in Bryan to head advertising for Eugene Edge Department Store. He brings window decoration and ad writing experience to boost the 1928 campaign. Edge seeks a bigger Bryan trade and a return to the city's trading peak through active local business promotion.

W. A. Moore Lampasas Bryan Eugene Edge Moore Edge

Uncle Abe Hensarling Celebrates 89th Birthday in Brazos County

The Hensarling family gathered at J. L. Hensarling’s home in Brazos County to honor Abram “Uncle Abe” Hensarling on his 89th birthday. About one hundred guests included sons daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren. A. W. Buchanan offered remarks and poems while hosts ensured a festive dinner and warm goodbyes.

Brazos County Hensarling Abram Hensarling Uncle Abe Abe J. L. Hensarling A. W. Buchanan Mr Hensarling Steep Hollow R. L. Buchanan Silverton Texas

Russell's Big Boll Improved Lone Star Cotton seed

Attention cotton growers. Russell's seed promises high lint, large bolls, storm and breathe resistant fiber. Seed grown and gin produced exclusively by Russell's seed farms in Annona Red River County Texas. Limited seed for sale with special car lot pricing and a booklet with prices.

Russell Lone Star Annona Red River County Texas

Liquid Borozone advertised for wound care

An old ad promotes Liquid Borozone to cleanse wounds and speed healing. Prices listed 60c 80c and 1 20. Sold by all druggists.

Death of infant Thomas Henry Jones

An eighteen month old boy, Thomas Henry Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Jones of Ursuline avenue, died this morning at about 5 o clock from intestinal trouble after a two day illness. Funeral services will be held at Wellborn on Friday at 10 30 conducted by Reverend R L Brown pastor of the Baptist Church at College.

Thomas Henry Jones Henry Jones Ursuline Avenue Wellborn R. L. Brown Baptist Church At College

Illness Report From Houston Child Elizabeth Ann Bradley

News from the bedside of little Miss Elizabeth Ann Bradley in Houston notes constant improvement over the last three days. J. H. White of Wixon was in town casually greeting friends.

Elizabeth Ann Bradley Houston J. H. White Wixon

Personal notices from Bryan locals greet travel and health

Long column notes visits and homecomings in Bryan Texas. Rev J C Minter and Mrs Minter depart for Silsbee after hosting Dr and Mrs W B Cline. Prof R O Allen improves after medical treatment in Galveston. Many others return from Austin San Antonio and Waco on business and family visits.

J. C. Minter Silsbee W. B. Cline

Herbine Galenical for Biliousness and Constipation

An 19th century herbal remedy touts Herbine as correcting biliousness indigestion and constipation. It claims to purify the system and restore health at a price of 60 cents, sold by all druggists.

Adv

Local Hearn funeral attendance and visits noted

The Hearne Democrat reports Mrs. J. L. Hearn’s funeral attendance by Mr and Mrs Carl H Otto and daughter Adine who then return to Houston. Ronald Rohde Clarence Smith Billy Wilkerson and Wesley Miers return to A M College. Village residents and guests listed with visits to Bryan Dallas and New Waverly.

Carl H. Otto Adine Houston J. L. Hearn Ronald Rohde Clarence Smith Billy Wilkerson Wesley Miers A. & M. College Hearne Democrat M. Walker Bryan J. W. Sanders C. M. Glaze

Brazos County Poultry Association Drives Club Hatchery Plan

The Brazos County Poultry Association proposes a hatchery program with standard bred eggs donated by members to be reared by 4 H club members under specialist guidance. Participants must apply by February 1 1923 with returns of equal eggs next season. Local bankers and educators back the effort as a path to higher farm productivity.

Brazos County Poultry Association Poultry Association C E. Jenkins Poultry Club C. E. Jenkins S. C Will Jones R. IL W. J. Boriskie W. O. Sanders Brazos

Dance at College Tonight Draws Bryan Young Folk

A Corps Dance at College tonight at 8 30 will feature the Aggieland band providing music. Attendees include Bryan youth and visitors from Hearne Caldwell and Navasota as part of a lively evening gathering.

Stephens Phillips Wedding

Laura May Stephens daughter of Alf and Mrs Stephens of Navasota married Thomas L Phillips son of I D Phillips in Anderson Texas on Wednesday January 2. They will reside at 2720 Tabor Avenue Bryan. The Eagle offers congratulations and best wishes.

Eagle

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Joint Relief

Advertising copy claims aching joints rheumatic pains and neuralgia are relieved quickly by Ballard's Snow Liniment a deep penetrating rub. Available in three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle sold by local dealers.

Ballard

Hottest Texas Legislature Session Faces Early Opens

Austin awaits the thirty eighth legislature with many lawmakers in town for the opening next Tuesday. Campaigns for speaker, moves toward a constitutional convention, tax reform measures including income and severance taxes, and education funding dreams dominate early debate as bills flood the first day.

Associated Press Austin Texas House of Representatives R. E. Seagler Palestine Lewis T. Carpenter Dallas Attorney General

A Loving Tribute to Edward Cameron

A heartfelt obituary for Edward Cameron of Wellborn born January 6 1881 who died December 25 1922 at 41 years old. He is survived by his wife Dana McWhorter five children and siblings J S Cameron and Mrs Joe Mize. He lived in Normangee Benchley Hearne and Wellborn and was laid to rest in Normangee cemetery.

Ange Edward Cameron Wellborn Mr. Cameron Sam Cameron Normangee Dana McWhorter Jesse Peyton Benchley Jewell Ross Golda Fae Elysian Sis

Cattle Shipped From Bryan to Los Machos Amid Tick Rules

J K Howell of Fort Worth A A Huffstuttler and W V Bud Hunt of Georgetown visit Bryan to oversee loading of 20 cattle cars at Hearne and three cars for Bryan. They shipped 21 cars from Navasota on Thursday. All cattle destined for Los Machos near Corpus Christi. Delays occur due to tick eradication laws affecting Grimes Brazos and Robertson counties.

J. K. Howell Fort Worth A. A Huffstuttler W. V Bud) Hunt Georgetown Brvan Messrs Huffstuttler I Hunt Hearne Mr. Howell Bryan Navasota Los Machos Corpus Christi Howell, Hunt and Grimes Brazos Robertson Counties

Haltom of Benchley Visiting Bryan on Business

L. M. Haltom of Benchley traveled to Bryan for a business visit today, meeting local officials and discussing potential ventures in the area. He was seen at several downtown offices and reported favorable talks.

L. M. Haltom Benchley Bryan

Taxes Paid in to Collector's Office Show Rising Registrations

Collector Roy Hudspeth reports 75 percent of cars registered this year versus 25 percent last year, with 1309 registrations so far and a projected 2000 total. Poll taxes from 12 precincts total 548 paying December 1922, yielding 959 dollars at 1.75 each, plus December state and county taxes and other district receipts.

Roy Hudspeth Hudspeth Toggether Willican Wellborn College Steel Store Harvey Kurten Tahor Fage Smetana City Hall Court House Reliance Hudsneth

Mrs Cole Makes Record in Needlework

Bryan honors its remarkable citizen Mrs M A Cole known as Mother Cole. At nearly 82 she still excels in needlework and embroidery. From January to November last year she produced 20 elaborately embroidered bed spreads 67 other embroidery pieces and some knitting.

Bryan M. A. Cole Mother Cole

Fred Poulter Killed in Denison Hunting Accident

Dr Poulter Christian reports the accidental shooting death of her nephew Fred Poulter in Denison last Tuesday afternoon. He was with boy friends when a companion's gunshot caused immediate death. Details are not yet available.

Fred Poulter Poulter Christian Denison Mr. Poulter

Vermifuge Ad Promises Safe Worm Expulsion

To drive out worms that threaten a child’s strength the notice promotes White's Cream Vermifuge claiming it expels worms without harm. It lists price 35c and that it is sold by all druggists.

Ernest McGalliard Weds in Dallas Preacher Officiates

Prof and Mrs Anton Ernest return from a holiday visit to Dallas and Waco for their son Robert Ernest marrying Myrtle McGalliard on Christmas Day at First Presbyterian Church Dallas. The couple will reside at 605 North 10th Street with Robert a former Bryan resident and clarinetist in the Palace Symphony orchestra.

Ernest-Mcgalliard Anton Ernest Dallas Waco Mart Ernest Robert Myrtle McGalliard DM#llas First Presbyterian Church Wm. Anderson Palace Symphony Orchestra Robert Ernest Bryan Mrs North 10Th Street

East 26th Street Opens After City Paving

The east end of 26th street recently paved by the city is open to the public and proving a joy to daily traffic.

26Th Street

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Brazos, Trinity Rio Grande Rivers R. O. Allen Allen John Sealey Hospital Law Henderson van Haltom Jack Boon San Antonio W. S. Howell P. G. Gunter Corsicana Charles H. Mills Brownsville James Wood J. R. Wood West 24Th Street E. F. Parks Parks’ Furniture Company Chicago Margaret Ann Fairman W. R. Fairman Fast Mail Roxie Long Roy Long H. F. Payne Kennedy Frank McGee McGee J. D. Battle T. J. Sawyer Francis Dunn Bryan Friends N. B. Tucker L. H. Tucker G. P. Edge Cottonwood P. S. Park Marlin Joe M. Saladiner Ennis Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department Madison Counties Madisonville C. B. Martin Smetana, Leonard Prospect Dawson County Farm Bureau News Lamesa Dawson County Farm Bureau Davis Marshall Harrison Panola Grace Robert E. Lee J. W. Barron R. L. Smith Aggieland Band Hearne, Caldwell Joe Degalia Steele's W. C. Ruchti, Jr W. C. Ruchti Arthur Moore J. N. Cole East 24Th Street D. R. Andrews S. C. Williams Harry Williams New Orleans Harry R. W. Persons Persons East Texas F. C. Bammel J. L. Hearne Joe Halley W. W. Fife J. J. McCasland T. R. Batte Batte RB. Sbisa Will R. Ettle Brazos Bottom George Foster Sam Luther Leonard School John S. Smith Solens Text Book Commission West Texas A. and M. College West Texas Department of Education Arazas Mrs. Cole
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