First Woman Governor Miriam Ferguson Takes Oath
Governor Pat Neff relinquishes Texas office in a ceremony as Miriam A. Ferguson becomes the first woman to hold the Texas governorship. Inaugural address emphasizes faith in the people, calls for unity, and pledges service and moral leadership. Ferguson invites cooperation among branches and seeks broad citizen participation.
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Associated Press
Austin
Pat M. Neff
House
Senate
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ferguson
Texas
How She Appeared at Inauguration Gown Details
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson governor of Texas wore a silk gown trimmed with wide gray fur and gray beads at the inauguration. She complemented the dress with a fur and bead girdle.
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Associated Press
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Victor J Boriskie Invited as Guest at Chamber Banquet
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce Board holds a brief meeting with Victor J Boriskie named as special guest for the annual banquet at the Green Parrot room next Tuesday at 7 00 PM. The hour change to 7 00 PM is approved. Eberstadt reports on award in the Texas National Egg Laying Contest noting Boriskie won first place with his barred rocks pen among 80 entries.
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Bryan and Brazos ‘County
Eberstadt
E. E. McAdams
EF. E. McAdams
Board of
Brazos County
W. J. Boriskie
Boriskie
Steep Hollow Farmers Hope Rain Helps Spring Work
Special to Bryan Daily Eagle notes several rains raise hopes for early field work. Weather caused no church services. Mrs Cleve Smith and children visited the Powers family. Jim Smith from Navasota stayed with his father Cleve. Frank Worsham and family visited his mother Fannie Worsham. Aubrey Tobias and family welcomed a baby boy. Pyles and Foster households had Sunday visits. Luther James from Cross stayed with nieces Roy Foster and Jim Pyles.
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Bryan Daily Eagle Steep Hollow
Cleve Smith
C. P. Powers
Jim Smith
Navasota
Frank Worsham
Fannie Worsham
Jim Tobias
Aubrey Tobias
Jim Pyles
B. L. Foster
Luther James
Cross
Roy Foster
Franks Leaves for Prescott as Mother Is Dying
R C Franks leaves on the noon H and P C train for Prescott Arkansas after a telegram from his father reporting his mother is in a dying condition. The illness had persisted for months and Bryan friends extend sympathy.
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R. C. Franks
Prescott, Ark
J. W. Franks
Prescott
Arkansas
R.C. Franks
Bryan Friends
Franks
Dunlaps Visit Bryan From Dinkins
E. H. Dunlap and G. W. Dunlap of Dinkins were among visitors in Bryan today, indicating a local social or business visit.
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E. H. Dunlap
G. W. Dunlap of
Dinkins
Bryan
Ball Attendee Wears Orchid Silk Gown At Regency Dance
A partygoer wore a close-fitting brown hat with black goose quills and black satin slippers. Tonight she will don an orchid silk sheath gown with brilliants and pearls, an ostrich feather drape, and a four-diamond bar pin. Orchid slippers coordinate with the gown.
First Woman Governor Leads Texas From Austin Hall
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson of Temple becomes the first woman governor of Texas as ceremonies in the Hall of the House of Representatives mark her oath. A kiss on the old state Bible and a pledge to uphold laws precede the oath witnessed by thousands inside and outside the Capitol. Barry Miller is sworn in as Lieutenant Governor by Chief Justice C M Cureton before Ferguson takes the oath.
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Supreme Court
39Th
Texas
39Th Legislature
Earth
Vernor
Associated Press
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Temple
Union
House of Representatives
Barry Miller
C. M. Cureton
Ferguson
A and M Consolidated Beats Allen Academy Quintet
In a fast game at the Allen Academy gym last Saturday night the A and M Consolidated cagers won 16 to 15. Strong throwing and guarding marked the contest as the team prepares for a county honors tilt with Tabor High School.
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Allen Academy
M. Consolidated
Allen
Tabor High School
Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Met Groups Monday
Five Methodist church groups met Monday afternoon at members homes for devotional readings, voice programs, and business sessions. Group leaders reported prayers, pledges for the year, and readings, with several visitors and guests joining discussions and refreshment times.
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Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist Church
M. R. Bentley
E. W. Crenshaw
Oak McKenzie
Mesdames M. R. Bentley
A. H. Stone
Dave Munday
H. D. Cuykendall
H. H. Prager
T. A. Adams
Sisterhood of Service
Mesdames
W. H. Cole
J. N. Goodwin
Cochran
Mildred Reed
Elmer Reed
H. N. Cochran
FE. C. Harder
W. A. Deaton
W. G. Alsebrook
J.E. Covey
A. Haneman
B. T. Poole
Albert Haneman
Dona Carnes
J. E B. Covey
Hugo Lenz
W. F. Gibbs
W. W. Solomon
R. W. Downard
Jim Kernale
President Lawrence Names Election Committee for Chamber Board
President John M. Lawrence of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce appoints an elections committee to canvass and select a new 25 member board. The group meets at 7 PM at the chamber offices on January 26 with ballots due by 9 AM Monday. Members listed include J. H. Todd F. L. Cavitt Pat Newton John Blazek and Jack T. Johnson.
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John M. Lawrence
Bryan and Brazos County
J. H.todd
F. L. Cavitt
Pat Newton
John Blazek
Jack T. Johnson
Christian Endeavor Meeting Of Free Baptists Serves Local Union
Sunday afternoon at 2 30 the Christian Endeavorers of the Free Baptist church held a union service in the Sunday school building. Howard Morris president of the Houston district and Earl Stewart state Christian Endeavor treasurer spoke about the district convention to be held in Bryan March 6 7 and 8. Mrs L O Wilkerson fresh from China shared insights on medical missions. Local members contributed talks and four A and M students provided string music. The group welcomes visitors to future meetings.
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Christian Endeavorers
The
Free Baptist Church
Howard Morris
Houston
Earl Stewart
State Christian Endeavor
Bryan
L. O. Wilkerson
China
Millinery School Instructions and Materials List
County Home Demonstration Agent Laura Belle Roten calls millinery students to attend sessions January 29 and 30. Bring white buckram cloth wire, millinery supplies, pins, scissors, tape measure, and two days of work. observe only if not staying for both days. Reserve a seat by sending names to ensure room capacity.
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Laura Belle Roten
County Home
Bryan Delphians Study Shakespeare Tempest Reading
A Bryan Delphians group met at Carnegie Library on Friday January 16 with Mrs. Lundin presiding and Mrs. Dansby secretary. They read and discussed The Tempest noting its Greek resonances and the drama's charm while looking ahead to a January 30 session on Shakespeare and His Contemporaries led by Mrs. Eisert.
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Bryan
Prospero
Shakespeare
Presidents Baldwin and Hamilton Visit Bryan on Inspection Train
President L Warrington Baldwin of the Missouri Pacific Railway and President T A Hamilton of the I G N Railway passed through Bryan on a northbound special train. They were inspecting the L G N and Gulf Coast Lines during the trip.
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Baldwin
Missouri Pacific Railway
Bryan
L. Warrington Baldwin
T. A. Hamilton
I.G. N. Railway
L.G. N
Gulf Coast Lines
Ladies Aid Meeting At Free Baptist Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Free Baptist church gathered Monday afternoon with Miss Della Wooten and members including Mrs James Fritz Lehman John Hamilton C H Holmes Chas Moehlman P K Trant J L Edge Tom Cloud Willis Reynolds J J Tatum Rev and Mrs C B Thompson and Mrs W H Johnson. Two visitors attended Mrs Pat Patterson and Mrs Jack Bullard. Mrs Moehlman opened with Philippians chapter one and a prayer by Rev Thompson. All took part in discussion focusing on verses 27 and 28. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs Thompson.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Free Baptist Church
Della Wootenland
James Fritz Lehman
John Hamilton
C. H. Holmes
Chas. Moehlman
P. K. Trant
J. L. Edge
Tom Cloud
Willis Reynolds
J. J. Tatum
C. B. Thompson
W. H. Johnson
Pat Patterson
Jack Bullard
Charles Moehlman
Philippians
Satterwhite Names Barron's Son Page in House
In Austin on January 19 Speaker Satterwhite appointed John M Barron, son of Rep W S Barron, as a special page without state pay. Barron offered to cover the $2 daily pay after noting nepotism laws barred pay. the house approved the arrangement with members applauding from floor and gallery.
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Austin
Satterwhite
Lee
John M. Barron
John Barron
W. S. Barron
Bryan
Barron
County Health Nurse Elizabeth Curtis Week Schedule
The weekly program lists Nurse Miss Elizabeth Curtis visiting Bryan Monday and Thursday, Millican and Wellborn Tuesday, Alexander Wednesday, Prospect and Wixon Friday, with Saturday morning in the Bryan courthouse office. The schedule details locations and days for the county health outreach.
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Elizabeth Curtis
Bryan
Millican and
Wellborn
Alexander
Prospect and
Wixon
Court House
Tax filing rules for individuals in 1925 income brackets
The notice targets single filers with net income of 1000 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars or more and married couples with net income of 2500 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars or more. Filing runs January 1 to March 15, 1925 with the Collector of Internal Revenue for the district of residence. Tax rates include 2 percent on the first 4000 of excess net income, 4 percent on the next 4000, 6 percent on the balance, plus a surtax on income over 10000.
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Internal Revenue
Brazos County club notes growth in agriculture efforts
The Brazos County boys and girls club reports rising farm co operatives with 1915 to 1923 business growth from 635 million to 2.2 billion dollars. It covers census plans, pecan planting tips, poultry success, and local club news including a January 24 social at Tabor.
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Co. L. Benson
United States Department of Agriculture
Tabor
Teachers Examinations Set For February First Weekend
Candidates must file intentions with the County Superintendent by January 20. Examinations will be held on February 6 and 7, the first Friday and Saturday of the month, per D. J. Mc Donald.
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D. J. McDonald
Henderson visits in city as son recovers from surgery
W G Henderson of Kurten spent the day in town visiting his young son who is recuperating at Brayn Hospital after an appendectomy. Henderson reports the boy is doing nicely.
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W. G. Henderson of
Kurten
Brayn Hospital
Mr. Henderson
Nothing Like It on Earth Borozone Healing Treatment
Advert reads Borozone liquid and its combination treatment for torn flesh wounds and sores. It claims fast healing, purifying wounds of toxins and germs with liquid at prices 80 cents to $1.20 and powder 60 to 80 cents, sold by Jenkins' Drug Store.
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Jenkins’ Drug Store
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Allen Academy Quintet
P. H. Hensarling
J. B. Priddy
George W. Barnes
R. B. Welch
A. K. Short
C. R. Gardner
Josie Lawrence
D. B. Welch
George Barnes
A. M. Waldrop
C. A. Lewis
E. J. Jenkins
Lillie Hall
Nat Allen
C. A. Ashworth
A. Ashworth
C. M. Bethany
H. R. Brayton
J. M. Williams
J. L. Lush
John S. Caldwell
Will
Lawrence
Election Committee C. OF
Christian Endeavor OF Free Baptists
Shakespeare’s “the Tempest
Bryan Delphians
Ladies Aid OF Free Baptist Church
Page
E. H. Astin
Mirian Ferguson
Stevenson Machine
Works Bryan, Texas
Benson
Lynn River
Nina
Carnation Milk Farms
Howard M. Gore
Agriculture
Hoard’s Dairyman
Pharoah
Joseph
Illinois
L G. N. Railroad
W. B. Cook
Brazos Amity
LG. N
South
R. E. McDowell
Charlotte
North Carolina
Jersey
Elise
Georgia
Philip Noto
J. W. McFarlane
Anderson County
Old Alabama
Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer CO
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