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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1926

Page

2

Bevoch an nger Act of Congress March

Bevoch an nger act of congress March is noted in a partial county section. Bevoch an nger is listed with the Weekly Eagle at the post office 22 1912. The piece lists managing editor J Rountree and daily rates in Brazos county with measured subscriptions and Associated Press dispatch credit.

N Weekly Eagle Congress J. Rountree Brazos County Rnce Ope Associated Press 4 Press Lthling Oaily Fie Bank Dallas Madison Ave New York Association Building Chicago

Brazos County urged to back broad farm program

A Bryan chamber of commerce chair outlines a far reaching farm program to boost agriculture and county profits. The plan calls for reduced cotton acreage, crop diversification, and farmer banking cooperation, with education and public promotion to win support from farmers and business leaders.

Brazos County Chai- Commerce J. Webb Howell Ittee Individ Bryan Thor Bryan Howell Chamber of Merce Chamber of Commerce Smith County W. Fitzgerald Ree

Brazos County Plan Promotes Diversified Farming and Self Sufficiency

The proposal urges eroding soil, fertilization, and crop rotation with barnyard manure, plus diversification to grow feed and food. It calls for 100 hens per farm and at least one dairy cow to ensure eggs and milk, benefiting health and family finances. The Chamber of Commerce backs the program as beneficial for farmers and the community.

Brazos County Chamber of Commerce

First Snow Delights Brazos County Residents

Brazos County experiences its first snowfall of the season drawing praise from residents. The light fall cheers locals, aids soil moisture for crops, and may improve health by clearing air of germs. Farmers anticipate a better growing season as prospects brighten.

Bryan Brazos County

Beason's New Home Burns on College Road

A fire destroyed the nearly finished C L Beason residence on College Avenue near the Country Club last night just before 8. Builders insurance covered about 3500, with the loss estimated 5000 to 6000. Firefighters arrived too late. witnesses helped fight the blaze and County Agent Benson aided from the roof.

C. J. Beason College Road C. L. Beason Beason College Avenue Country Club Benson Guy F. Boyett Bryan College Station Raymond Mathis J. W. Mathis Mathis

What is Success The Ordinary Citizen and Community Service

A columnist urges that success lies in daily service to family neighbors and society rather than spectacle. He praises the ordinary farmer and citizen as the real backbone of American citizenship and calls for selfless effort to build Bryan and Brazos county with honesty and merit.

H. H. Harrington Bryan and Brazos County

Widow's answer ends proposal with firm demeanor

A man asks a widow to marry. she eyes him and replies with a sharp quip about demeanor, signaling playful yet firm refusal. The exchange captures a moment of wit and social bite in concise dialogue.

Cliff Lopez Invests In Turkey Crops And Hens

Brazos county club boy Cliff Lopez reports investing $25 donated by the Chamber of Commerce in turkeys and seven hens with one tom. He plans corn, poultry and watermelons as his 1930 project while recalling a trip to Chicago and wishing readers luck.

Chamber of Commerce Cliff Lopez Brazos County C. L. Benson Chicago

Extension Club Elects Officers

The Extension Service Club held its first regular meeting of the new year at Mrs. C. H. Alvord’s home with joint hostesses Mrs. R. R. Lancaster and Mrs. kh. W. Persons. Officers elected: President Mrs. R. R. Lancsater, Vice President Mrs. H. H. Williamson, Recording Secretary Mrs. A. L. Smith, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. QO. Henderson, Treasurer Mrs. T. E. Wallace, Reporter Mrs. 5S. Cc. Hoyle, Parliamentarian Mrs. J. O. Walton. Miss Bennie Campbell reported on the Austin convention.

Extension Service Club C. H. Alvord R. R. Lancaster Kh. W. Persons R. R. Lancsater H. H. Williamson A. L. Smith C. QO. Henderson T. E. Wallace Cc. Hoyle J. O. Walton Austin Bennie Campbell Home Demonstration

Advertising Policy for Political Notices in Eagle

The Eagle requires cash in advance for all political advertising. County office notices cost 20 dollars except County Treasurer and Precincts at 10 dollars. State and Federal notices cost 25 dollars, as do district offices. Cash in advance policy has been firmly maintained.

Eagle

Viviene Royder Visits in Wellborn and Houston Trip

Miss Viviene L Royder of Wellborn spent the weekend with Mrs Ed Luke in Hearne. Royder and her mother Mrs Anna Ek Royder plan a Houston visit with Mrs Bryan Garrett then visit relatives Thomas Causey in Humble and Mrs Daisy Royder in Goose Creek.

Eagle Wellborn Viviene L. Royder Ed Luke Hearne Anna Ek. Royder Bryan Garrett Houston Viviene Royder Thomas Causey Humbie Daisy Royder Goose Creek

Triplets Born to Mr and Mrs Charley Free

Prospect Community couple near the school welcomed a baby boy born Sunday around 2am as part of triplets. The two girls were stillborn. The mother is doing well and the boy is strong and healthy.

Charley Free Prospect Community

Half Interest Sold in Bryan and Long Cafes

The Bryan and Long Cafes, run by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar E. Long, become a partnership with a half stake sold to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook of Hearne. Cook, with 35 years managing Van Noy systems eateries, takes charge this noon, aiming to boost efficiency and customer service in both locations.

Bryan Long Edgar E. Long Frank Cook Hearne Cook van- Noy

Stop That Itching Remedy Ad Pledges Quick Relief

An advertisement for Blue Star Remedy promises fast relief from eczema itching and skin sores for adults and children. The copy guarantees satisfaction with a non staining formula that penetrates to the seat of trouble and has a pleasant odor, sold by Roman & Vick.

Roman & Vick Adv

Cotton Seed for Sale by Joe Blazer Wheelock TX

Truett cotton seed second year guaranteed sound priced at 2.50 per hundred or 3.00 delivered to Bryan. Seed grown in 1924. Write Joe Blazer Wheelock Texas for details.

Macy Man Tom Frame Visits City on Business

Tom Frame of Macy was in the city Monday on business.

Tom Frame Macy

Zubik and Rosprim Attend State Catholic Workmen Convention

J Rosprim delegate from Bryan Council and Frank Zubik treasurer of the state Catholic Workmen lodge left Bryan on the noon train for Taylor Texas to attend a state convention. They will return to Bryan later in the week.

J. J. Rosprim Frank Zubis Taylor Texas Catholic Workmen Mr. Rosprim Bryan Mr. Zubik

Deacons Named For The First Baptist Church

Rev. Robert L. Day of Uvalde Texas spent the weekend in Bryan and preached at the First Baptist Church. Six members joined the church by letter or baptism and a list of new deacons was unanimously elected. Day yet undecided on the pastorate with a conference set tonight and a possible decision before Tuesday.

Robert L. Day Baptist Church Uvalde Texas First Baptist Church of Bryan Man of God J. H. Binney J. P. Carnes Eva Kirkland Will S. Howell, Jr Margaret Higgs H. H. Newton Board of Deacons J. H. Conway L. B. Locke E. B. Elliott George A. Long Coulter Smith J. E. Brown T. B. Higgs Edgar Jones H. D. McMurtray J. L. Cobb Tom Suber W. R. Thomas A. L. Ward J. Nelson Dulaney W. C. Ruditi J. M. Ferguson P. G. Gunter Rev. Day Mary Henry Day First Baptist Church

Car Hit by Train at Parker Lumber Crossing

Frank Vitopil of the A. J. Wagner Store had a narrow escape when his Chevy was struck by the northbound Sunbeam at the Parker Lumber Company corner crossing. He claimed he listened but heard nothing, jammed the brakes as the engine swiped the front, dragging the car along the rails. damage exceeds $100 with smashed fenders axle and radiator, though he escaped with only a shaking up.

Frank Vitopil A. J. Wagner Parker Lumber Company Vitopil

Riversie resident John Kosarek visits town Monday

John Kosarek of Riversie was in town Monday. He attended local events and spoke with residents about community concerns.

John Kosarek Riversiie

Death of Roger Q. Astin After Prolonged Illness

Roger Q Astin died at his West 26th Street residence on Thursday January 7 1926 at 6 36 pm after a long illness. He was 38, born July 2 1887 in Bryan, youngest son of James Astin and Mrs O H Astin. Survived by widow Nina Heard Astin son John Heard Astin daughter Nina Bess Astin mother Mrs N N Astin four brothers H W E and J R Astin Joe Astin and sister Mrs F L Perkins. Funeral Saturday January 9 at 10 30 am from the West 26th Street home with Rev W N Sholl officiating. Pallbearers named.

Roger Q. Astin West 26Th Street James ‘Astin O. H. Astin Bryan Roger Astin First Presbyterian Church of Nina Heard Astin John Heard Astin Nina Bess Astin N. Astin J. R. Astin Bryan and Brazos County Joe Astin Stamford L. Perkins McKinney R. Q. As F. C. Olver John M. Collins H. C. Seale DP. B. Cash Houton

Funeral Services For R. Q. Astin Held This Morn

The funeral of Roger Q. Astin who died at his home was held this morning at 10 30 from his residence. Rev W N Shell from Durant Okla conducted the service with prayers and scripture including the Twenty Third Psalm. Rev W H Mathews of the A and M College Presbyterian church led the closing prayers. The procession formed at 11 oclock and was among the largest in the city. Graveside rites at the city cemetery included hymns A City Four Square and Abide With Me.

Roger Q. Astin W. N. Shell Durant Oklahoma W. H. Mathews Presbyterian Church A. and M. College Shull Tyo

Mrs Lizzie Eidson Dies at 81 in Wellborn

Mrs Lizzie Eidson aged 81 died at noon today at her Wellborn home after a Christmas illness. She was a Wellborn pioneer and head of a prominent local family, aunt of H C Fender of Bryan. Funeral services will be at the family home with burial in Wellborn Cemetery.

Lizzie Eidson Wellborn H. C. Fender Bryan

George M Mabry Dies at Madisonville Aged 81

George M Mabry died Thursday January 8 at the home of his son George L Mabry in Madisonville Texas. The Brazos County resident was 81 and survived by two sons Dr Frank Dunn Mabry of Port Arthur and Geo L Mabry of Madisonville and a daughter Mrs W D Evans of Madisonville. He was a Confederate veteran and a Mason.

Bryan Brazos County George M. Mabry George L. Mabry Madisonville Texas Georg Mabry Masonic Lodge South Henrietta Black Mabry Geo. L. Mabry Frank Dunn Mabry Port Arthur W. D. Evans

Eagle County Community News Roundup

Eagle correspondents cover the county with full community news coverage and local updates recorded in this column.

Eagle All Community News

How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu Calotabs Ad

Doctors advise Calotabs to break up a cold overnight or shorten grippe symptoms. Take one or two tablets at bedtime with water. no salts or nausea, no interference with meals or work. Next morning the cold vanishes and appetite returns. Family package 35 cents at any drug store.

Edge men in Bryan Mor day on business

Emmett Holland and W C Hill of Edge were in Bryan Mor day on business.

Emmett Holland W. C. Hill Edge Bryan Morday

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Boyett Mr. Mathis Turkey Extension Club Long Cafes Frank Zubik J. Rosprim H.&t.c Roger Q.astin Brazos Bottom Frien R. Q. Astin Mattie C Halt Roy Montgomery Tom EB. Taylor H. C. Ferguson Clyde F. Goen F. F. Regmund J. T. Maloney Lower Rio Grande Valley Gulf Coast Lines C. W. Strain, G. P. A Houston, Texas Star Brand Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
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