Twenty Five Years Ago Twenty Five Years Ago
Reading from The Bryan Morning Eagle files dated January 15 1905 the items note Chickasha Oklahoma dedicating a Carnegie Library a congressional plan to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory as two states and New Mexico as another a Texas farmers plan to burn cotton a five daily newspapers subscription for each House member and local social and weather notes including a heavy snowstorm in Lawton Oklahoma with travel disruptions and remarks on wheat moisture prospects for next season.
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Chickasha
Okla
Teller
Congress
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
Brazos
Texas
Senator McKamey
Dallas
Guy M. Bryan Jr
Houston
Hetty Smith
J. Webb Howell
Lawton
World in tune with all peers as Ks Kansan editor argues
The Kansan editor asserts modern life connects everywhere via news, radio, and travel enabling readers to read listen and shop at home. He condemns crime and sexual immorality, urges harsh justice for murder rape and adultery, and calls courts to uphold trial by jury with no mercy for criminals. The piece ends with The Kyle News.
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W. A. Bailey
Kansas City
Kansas
Kansan
Byrd
Little America
South Pole
New York Times
News Boys
New York
New York City
London
Paris
Coast States
Gulf States
Border States
America
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Columbus
Ohio
California
Austin
Texas
Snook
The
Kyle News
Poll Tax Reminder Urges Bryan Brazos County Residents to Qualify
County tax records show 1469 residents paid their poll tax by Tuesday with 14 business days left in January. Officials stress paying the $1.75 is a civic duty to ensure the county and state elections proceed, warning that qualified voters affect government performance and public trust.
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Bryan
Brazos County
Road Program Plans for Highway No 6 From Bryan to Benchley
The article reports on the Bryan Chamber of Commerce urging swift action on the Road Program for Highway No 6 from Bryan to Benchley, with plans awaiting state highway commission review and eventual federal approval. Division Engineer John E. Blair seeks department approval to award contracts at the February meeting, emphasizing job creation and regional development. It notes forthcoming Highway No 21 plans and urges civic groups to support the program through 1930. The piece stresses bonds are voted and the highway commission will construct the roads.
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Bryan
Benchley
State Highway Commission
Federal Bureau of Roads
John E. Blair
State Commission
Federal Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Highway Commission
Seala
Bryan Volunteer Firemen Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
Bryan's volunteer fire department held its annual meeting Monday night. Sidney House won the attendance badge for missing only six calls, amid various meetings drills and alarms. The report praises the department's duty, unity, and strong community service record.
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Bryan
Volunteer Fire Department of
Sidney House
Stricter Enforcement Urged in Hoover Report to Congress
The preliminary report of the law enforcement commission presented by President Hoover to Congress urges stronger enforcement of all law including prohibition. It calls for better alignment of statutes and improved detection and court handling to give the law a fair trial.
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Law Enforcement Commission
Hoover
Congress
Snook Case Remains On Appeal After Ohio Professor's Death Sentence
The case of Jas H Snook of Columbus University professor and married man charged with brutal murder of a young female student remains under appeal after the local court imposed the death penalty. The record shows an appeal to the district court is in progress.
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Jas. H. Snook
Columbus
Ohio
Snook
University of Ohio
Reforestation drive across East Texas towns promoted
A joint effort by the Southern Pine Association Texas Forest Service and East Texas Chamber of Commerce brings a color showing of a forest fire scene to East Texas towns. The 30 by 48 inch display travels under RE O Siecke, with Sybil A Parker noting Gregg county timber income at 1.15 million in 1929 surpassing cotton.
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Longview
Southern Pine Association
Texas Forest Service
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
East Texas
Chambers of Commerce
New Orleans
Texas
Regional Chamber of Commerce
RE. O. Siecke
Sybil A. Parker
Gregg County
Action Urged by Hoover Allies on Government Maintenance
The excerpt stresses that sustaining government and trusted institutions hinges on the commission's recommendation and support from Attorney General Mitchell, Secretary Mellon, and President Hoover, urging decisive action.
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Commission
Mitchell
the Treasury
Mellon
Hoover
Huckins Arrested in Cedar Rapids Fraud Case
George E. Huckins of Cedar Rapids and his father Elmer S. Huckins are under arrest charged with obtaining money under false pretenses in connection with a questionable business enterprise.
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George E. Huckins
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Elmer S. Huckins
Self-Recovering Timber Crop Revealed in Action Demonstration
Demonstrations linked to the “sacehe-in-action” picture show timber protecting the land as fire suppression allows the crop to replace itself without cultivation. The event highlights natural regrowth and the resilience of forested areas.
Hug-the-Coast Highway Group to Meet Jan. 24
The Hug-the-Coast Highway Association will hold its annual session in Galveston on January 24 with nearly 100 members expected. Delegates from Gulf Coast communities will attend as officials note progress on coastal links from Orange to Brownsville and connections via the Bolivar Ferry.
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Hug-the-Coast Highway Group
Galveston
Hug-the-Coast Highway Association
J W. Davis
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Charles Mernitzs
Tivoli
Gulf Coast
Hug-the-Coast
Texas
Orange
Brownsville
Port Arthur
Bolivar Peninsula
Bolivar
Yeager Edge Company Improves Its Office Space
A grilled office enclosure has been installed at Yeager Edge Hardware using fixtures from the First State Bank and Trust Co. building. The new arrangement offers an attractive and convenient setup for the firm and its customers.
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First State Bank and Trust Co
Extension Club to Meet at Mrs. Weddington's Home
The Extension Service Club will meet Thursday at 5 o'clock at the home of Mrs. BD.ta Weddington on College Avenue. Miss Maude Stevenson of Houston is visiting Bryan with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Stevenson. Mrs H J Tuffley and her son and mother left Bryan for Dallas after Christmas and New Year visit. Mrs W A Withers of Pendleton Ore is critically ill with pneumonia. relatives hope for no worse today. Dee Greathouse and nephew Fred Greathouse of Austin, who visited Bryan and College Station, left for Austin this morning.
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Extension Service Club
Bd.ta Weddington
College Avenue
Miss Maude Stevenson
Houston
Bryan
Mrs
J. B Stevenson
H. J. Tuffley
Mattie Hall
Dallas
W. A. Withers
Pendleton, Ore
Dee Greathouse
Fred Greathouse
Austin
College Station
Dear Old Texas Is New Song Gains Radio Airplay
Victor H. Russell of Beaumont wrote both words and music for his first song Dear Old Texas. It was a hit at the Texas Society monthly dance and had its first orchestra rendition at the Hamilton Hotel. Leslie Coyle will perform the tune on radio this evening after a vocal rendition at the Saturday night dance. Russell receives much praise from friends.
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Washington
Victor H. Russell
Beaumont
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Texas Society
Hamilton Hotel
Leslie Coyle
Coyle
Lubbock County Terraces Large Tract Of Land
Lubbock January 15. In the last 30 days 7 965 acres of Lubbock county land were terraced. Forty four farms were terraced and 15 farm levels placed in the county. Ten men have been trained for the work.
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Associated Press
Lubbock
Jan
Lubbock County
J. T. Pettersen
Wheelock Farmer Renews for Eagle Keeps In Touch
John Nedbalek, a prominent Wheelock farmer, renews his Weekly Eagle subscription. He praises the newspaper as a news medium and a link to Bryan merchants and current farming practices. Nedbalek cultivates about 85 acres of cotton and feed crops with livestock and plans oats and Irish potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes for home use and sale.
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John Nedbalek
Wheelock
Eagle
Bryan
Nedbalek
Age of Freshmen Averages at University Across Schools
The university reports freshman age averages by school. Pharmacy shows about ten years at registration, Business Administration 22, Law 28, while the Graduate School averages 29.61 years. overall trends indicate older-than-typical first year students across several faculties.
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MAMET
Nagano
Saaga Meiane
Aly Benet Vindenta
Wate
Iowa State Graduate Joins A M College Texas Dairy Faculty
E. W. Renner, graduate of Iowa State College Ames Iowa with eight years in dairy manufacture has joined A and M College of Texas faculty as professor of dairy husbandry in charge of dairy manufactures. He succeeds J A Clutter who resigns January 1 to join Southwest Dairy Products in Dallas. Renner taught at Iowa State after graduation 1918 and later led a Conway Arkansas ice cream plant through 1920s.
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College Station
E. W. Renner
Iowa State College
Ames
A. and
M. College of Texas
J. A. Clutter
Clutter
Southwest Dairy Products Company
Dallas
Renner
Iowa
Conway
Ark
U D C Celebrate Jackson and Lee Births Saturday
The United Daughters of the Confederacy Ross Chapter will mark the birthdays of Generals Lee and Jackson Saturday at 3 PM at Mrs. F F Parks home on South College Avenue. Hostesses include several chapter members and the program features life sketches, historical events, and Southern melodies with roll call responses. Veterans and new members are invited.
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Ross
United
Daughters of the Confederacy
Robert FE. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
F. F. Parks
South College Avenue
Park
W. 8S. Collard
W. R. Thomas
S. M. Hunter
D. C. Minkert
Milton Nall
Bank Officers Named for First National and City National
Bryan banks section lists officers for the First National Bank with H. O. Boatwright as president and L. L. Meinnis as active VP. City National Bank officers include E. H. Astin as president and J. H. Beard as assistant cashier. Directors named for both banks appear as listed.
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John M. Lawrence
W. Hy. Cole
F. L. Cavitt
J. H. Beard
Esther Cavitt
P. L. Barron Jr
George I. Blazek
Exchange
Emmett Holland Seeks County Commissioner Post in Primaries
The Eagle announces candidate Emmett Holland for County Commissioner Precinct No 2 subject to the Suly Democratic primaries. He seeks the office in a contested primary race.
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Emmett Holland
Bank directors and officers listed in First State Bank news
The stockholders of the First State Bank and Trust Company elected the old board of directors: R. H. Seale J. Coulter Macole Hy Dansby W. S. Higgs W. S. Mial J. N. Dulaney C. E. F. Jones. The officers retained are Rene Seale president W. S. Higgs vice president J. N. Dulaney vice president C. E. F. Jones cashier Pat Newton assistant cashier. Employees: Donald P. Cols Curtis Mathis Louis Nedablek Miss Sadie Hamilton.
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Kathleen Bullavids
First State Bank and Trust Company
Direc*tors
R. H. Seale
Wi J. Coulter
Ma.cole
Hy. Dansby
W. S. Higgs
W. 5. Mial
J. N. Dulaney
C. E. Jones
Rene Seale
W. 5. Higgs
C. EF. Jones
Pat Newton
W.W. Kelley
Donald P. Cols
Curtis Mathis
Louis Nedbalek
Sadie Hamilton
Gammon Opposes Committee Over Love in Texas Primary
J L Gammon of Waxahachie joins critics opposing baring Senator Thomas B Love from the Democratic primary ballot. The 31 member committee will decide if Love who opposed the 1928 Democratic nominee is eligible to run. Love says the party should invite all qualified voters pledging support to its nominees. Gammon extends that local officials judge voters good faith.
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Associated Press
Austin
J. L. Gamemon
Waxahachie
D. W. Wilcox
Georgetown
Thomas B. Love
Dallas
Love
Gammon
Joann Fender Celebrates 5th Birthday at Home Party
Joann Fender five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Fedde of Bryan celebrated her fifth birthday Tuesday from 10 to 12 with a party at her parents home for eighteen friends. Games music birthday eats and gifts provided two hours of fun and frolic.
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Joann Fender
Harvey Fedde
Bryan
Joann
4-H Club Girls Report From Lubbock County
Fifty six Lubbock county 4 H girls produced articles and farm products totaling 3106 33 during 2020. The annual report of Miss Louise Baird county home demonstrator reveals the figures and achievements.
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Associated Press
Lubbock
Lubbock County
Louise Baird
All Farmers Read This Offer Do Not Fail
A postal pitch promises results worth many dollars for farmers who respond. It directs readers to send to S. D. A in Duncan Route 3 Box 71 Reisel Texas for more information.
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Duncan, R. Rt. 3
Box
Reisel
Texas
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