Bryan Weekly Eagle Notice of Copyright and Editorial Rights
The Bryan Weekly Eagle records mailing at Bryan Texas on April 22 1912 under federal act. Mrs Lee J Rountree is the managing editor and entitled to use for reproduction all news dispatches credited or not. Advertising representatives listed for Dallas New York and Chicago offices.
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Bryan
Texas
Congress
Republic of Special
Tive Texas Daily Pres League
Mercantile Bank
Dallas
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Association
Chicago
Riiners
Star Products Co
Cameron
Moody Faith Endorses Bible Guided Texas Governance
Governor Dan Moody has taught a Bible class and vows to lead Texas by biblical principles. He states the Bible reveals eternal truth and that knowledge of its teachings supports a well rounded education and trustworthy state leadership during uncertain days. He warns that even a godly ruler may err, but Texans can safely trust him with state affairs.
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Dan Moody
University Methodist Church
Texas
God
Jesus Christ
More Feed on More Acres Aims for East Texas Farms
The East Texas Chamber of Commerce promotes increasing farm food and stock feed to sustain families and livestock. A Troup area farmer notes ample pantry and barns, two milch cows, hogs, hens, and 2000 gallons of syrup, prioritizing information over external aid.
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East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Agricultural Department of the
Troup
Providence
Congress
East Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commerce Magazine
Big men use small words says Bryan sermonizer
Bishop Hay, a superb preacher, spoke simply and plainly on Thursday night in Bryan. He was natural, unforced, and approachable, proving that large minds use modest phrasing while lessers rely on grand diction.
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Bishop Hay
Bryan
Nicaraguan Crisis Ends as Marines Withdraw
The report says the Nicaraguan situation has been settled peacefully and American marines will be withdrawn. It notes Mexico is becoming quiet as Kellogg avoids provoking anyone over an epee match.
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Mexico
Kellogg
Prizes Across Students for Crops Hogs Judges Hint
A newspaper notes prizes for students who judge crops and hogs well and muses on someday rewarding people who judge human beings. It argues such discernment is a highly valuable human trait.
Downs Reappointed to A and M College Board of Directors
P L Downs Jr of Temple is reappointed by Governor Dan Moody to a six year term on the A and M College Board, bringing his total service to ten years. The columnist lauds his faithfulness and dedication, noting his past four years without missing a meeting. The piece ends with a quip linking crime sources to a college graduate, a former student, and a preacher, suggesting legal costs deter crime.
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P. L. Downs, Jr
Temple
A. and M. College
Dan Moody
Downs
Neff
Pink
Laugh and grow fat slogan criticized by committee
A columnist mocks the January Laugh Month slogan Laugh and grow fat as lacking sales psychology. The writer notes propaganda tone and suggests a better line Laugh and lose while commenting on broader weight concerns.
Pay Your Poll Tax Before January Thirty First
The notice urges citizens to pay poll taxes by January 31 to be eligible to vote. It states a poll tax receipt is a prerequisite to citizenship and that the city election will occur this year, encouraging everyone to obtain their poll tax now so they can participate in choosing the commissioners.
Moody endorses merit hire approach for state departments
Dan Moody demonstrates belief in organization by allowing department officials to select their own employees. This move signals rejection of the spoils system and a shift toward merit-based staffing within state government.
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Dan Moody
Dan
Moody Inaugural Speech Highlights Integrity and Virtues
Governor Dan Moody’s inaugural address emphasizes governing with integrity and simple virtues. He warns against boasting of genius and stresses collective responsibility and upright conduct as the path to success.
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Dan Moody
Denison Free Baptist Church Leads U.S. With Women Pastors
Miss Tommie Franklin, pastor of the Free Baptist church in Denison, is highlighted among Bryan's distinguished sons and daughters. The article notes the church as a pioneer in encouraging women pastors, portraying a woman preacher at ease in this denomination.
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Bryan
Tommie Franklin
Free Baptist Church of
Denison
Free Baptist Church
United States
Local Churches Push Ahead With Building Plans
Bryan praises churches for continuing construction amid tough times showing deep faith and community loyalty. Enthusiasm remains high as congregations persevere with their plans.
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Bryan
Norris Trial Likely Goes to Jury Wednesday
The defense hopes for a not guilty verdict as the case of Dr. Frank Norris heads toward a jury deliberation on Wednesday at noon. Jurors face an uncertain outcome similar to a close athletic contest.
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Frank Norris
Cadets at A and M College Receive Commission Awards
Lieutenant-Governor awards commissions to 300 cadets at A and M College drawing only passing notice from the state press. The unusual nature of the event is highlighted as notable rather than sensational.
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A. and M. College
State colleges send condolence to Baylor University
Higher learning institutions in the state are praised for dispatching representatives, flowers, and telegrams of condolence to Baylor University amid widespread reflections on tragedy and kindness across history.
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Baylor University
Dry Goods Push to Rebuild Cotton Apparel Demand
Merchants plan 40 spring style shows to revive cotton wear as low prices boost demand. The effort aims to restore cotton clothing to vogue and boost sales.
Senator Smith Denied Seat in Tight Victory
The piece notes Senator Smith, described as the highest priced senator, losing his seat by a strong majority. It questions the value of election when reeling from defeat and reflects on political cost and consequence.
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Smith
Washington
Texas Holds Ground With Women in State Posts
The stock of women in politics has dropped in many states yet Texas maintains a strong showing with a woman serving as Secretary of State and another as Assistant Attorney General.
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Texas
Plant a Pecan Among Your January Tree Planting
These cold rainy January days suit planting fruit shade and ornamental trees and shrubs. Include one pecan tree to diversify the landscape and enjoy future harvests.
Captioning Legislators Spurs The Texan Columns
The Daily Texan prints pictures of Legislature members in its columns. It notes success does not require genius to achieve results.
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Texan
Walter J. Coulter Now In Hawai i
Walter J. Coulter sends post card from Hawaii Iles aboard the S S Bergenland on a world cruise sailing today January 10 for Japan. He will visit China the Philippines East Indies Malay States India Egypt Palestine Italy The Riviera Spain and return to Bryan about April 1.
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Bryan
Walter J. Coulter
Hawaii
Iles
Japan
Mr. Coulter
S. S. Bergenland
China
Philippines
East Indies
Malay States
India
Egypt
Palestine
Italy
The
Riviera
Spain
New York
Coulter
Mrs. Bender Attends Texas Mothers and Parent-Teacher Board Meeting
The State board of managers set spring meeting dates for ten Texas districts including Gainesville Dallas Marshall Orange Yoakum Del Rio Austin Memphis Clifton Robstown. The Austin session drew a large attendance of eleven officers eight state chairmen and three special committee chairs.
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Austin
Texas
Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association
State Board of Managers
Gainesville
Dallas
Marshall
Orange
Yoakum
del Rio
Memphis
Clifton
Robstown
Congress
C. E. Maddocks
Ranger
A. P. Todd
Houston
J. M. Loving
F. W. McAllister
San Antonio
Monroe Chapman
Beaumont
L. E. Ledbetter
Mary Jo Popplewell
Stephen Chamness
S. M. N. Marrs
Julia Bass
Willard Chamberlin
Stephenville
W. T. Decherd
Waelder
Sidney Gilmore
Sonora
Murray Ramsey
J. L Kendrick
Amarillo
John R. Bender
College Station
N. D. Smith
Harbert Davenport
Brownsville
Flowers Soon To Bloom Here In Bryan
Gardening and bed making in Bryan, begun at Christmas, paused by wet weather, but civic interest from last year drive to the Bryan Beautiful Contest remains alive. Florists note homes will again plant flowers and beautify Bryan gardens this year.
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Bryan
Misses Leola and Corinne Day Win Simmons Quartet Honors
Daughters of Rev R E Day of Bryan gain official placement in Simmons University Quartette at Abilene for the current year. Leola is a soprano and Corrine a contralto. both receive free voice lessons from Simmons University music department head for the year.
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Leola
Corrine Day
R. E. Day
Bryan
Simmons University
Abilene
Corrine
Leola Day
Mrs McNeeley Hosts Sunday School Party
Mrs Locke McNeeley entertained her Sunday School class of the College Avenue Baptist church and Allen Academy boys at a courthouse party Saturday night. Assisted by Mrs R B Grant and Mrs Jim Riley, about thirty youths enjoyed games music and conversation followed by refreshments of homemade candy fruits and chewing gum.
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Locke McNeeley
College Avenue Baptist Church
Allen Academy
Court House
W. R. Sanders Recovers From Appendeix Operation
W. R. Sanders has recovered from an appendicitis operation and was moved from Bryan Hospital to his son W. O. Sanders home on East 29th street for convalescence before returning home.
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W. R. Sanders
Bryan Hospital
W. O. Sanders
East 29Th Street
Lieutenant Governor backs safer housing for A and M cadets
Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller spoke to 272 senior cadets at Texas A and M College in College Station, pledging to replace unsafe frame shacks housing 300 students with safer quarters. He praised the college and rural supporters, while noting O R C commissions will be awarded at June commencement.
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College Station
Barry Miller
A. and M
Cadet Corps
Acon
Omist
Miller
Guion Hall
T. C. Walton
F. H. Turner
M. College
Texas
Walton
Austin
New Christian Normal Course At Fort Worth Seminary
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary will launch a Christian Workers' Normal Course running February 7 to 26. Targeted at pastors, missionaries, and church workers, the program offers thorough study without full graduate load, with a $1 incidental fee, $20 for board for the session, and tuition-free attendance. Private music lessons cost $1 each.
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Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Christian Workers
Church and Assembly
The Eagle Seeks Prompt News From Readers
The Eagle asks readers to report news quickly and fully to cover events in the field. It urges cooperation and suggests sending written accounts of social affairs from the prior week by next Saturday.
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Eagle
Mother John II Dallas teaches at Ursuline Academy
Mother John of Villa Maria is in Dallas teaching at the Ursuline Academy temporarily during her absence. Mother Stanfilaus fills her post at Villa Maria Academy in her stead.
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John
Villa Maria
Dallas
Ursuline Academy
Villa Maria Academy
Stanfilaus
Radio series on vocational agriculture in Texas public schools
Sta tion WTAW at A and M College will air twelve minute talks on vocational agriculture in public schools every Monday at noon during February. Deans and professors from the college will discuss organization, high school activities, and judging contests, with additional programs on family nutrition geology and engineering and music interludes.
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WTAW
A. and M. College of Texas
W. H. Darrow
Department of Agricultural Education
C. H. Winkler
Texas
J. P. Buck
F. R. Alexander
A. and M. College
Lola’ Blair
A. and
M. College
J. H. Hance
F. A. Burt
Department of Geology
Farmers Save By Electricity Use On Modern Farm
R F Pack president of the National Electric Light Association notes in Forbes Magazine that rural electric service grows and proves its value. Electric light in hen houses boosts winter eggs enough to cover costs. electricity aids incubators and water pumps. ultraviolet rays aid chicks and egg production. electric refrigeration pays for itself versus ice houses, sawdust, and hauling ice.
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United States
R. F. Pack
National Electric Light Association
Northern States Power Company of
Minnesota
Forbes Magazine
Pack
Houston Chronicle
Extension Service Club Hosts Meeting and Bets on A and M Prizes
The Extension Service Club gathered at Mrs. E. R. Budaley’s home with Mrs. S. D. Hughes and Mrs. T. B. Wood assisting. They fixed prizes for winners in contests at the Farmers' Sport Course to be held at A and M College this summer. Mrs. T. E. Wallace presented a program on Texas Legends.
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E. R. Budaley
S. D. Hughes
T. B. Wood
Farmers
A. and M. College
T. E. Wallace
M. R. Bentley
Brazos
God
Jno. T. Egan
Chittenden
Bryan
the Brazos
Ross Chapter Meets At Home Of Mrs. Park
January meeting of the L. S. Ross Chapter U D C was hosted by Mrs. P. S. Park and others. The program honored Lee and Jackson with talks, music, and a quiet social, featuring a proposed loan fund for Confederate veterans’ descendants.
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Ross
Park
L. S. Ross
P. S. Park
E. F. Park
H. E. Randolph
R. H. Harrison
F. L. Thomas
M. College
Thomas
W. D. Lawrence
Ben Marwell
Marshall Bullock
Lee
Jackson
Buchanan
H. B. McDowell
Nellie Ruth Martin
T. J. Jackson
Turkeys Lay Golden Egg for Cameron Caller
Cameron and Heidenheimer farmer Elmer Pritchard won 75 prize money for marketing the largest turkey drove in Cameron last season. He started with ten breeders and sold 206 birds earning 871 dollars plus 75 dollars prize money. He spent 67 dollars on incubator and breeders. Seventy five poults drowned and 15 were stolen. 80 breeders remain for next season. He grew eighteen bales of cotton which produced a loss, selling for silver rather than gold.
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Associated Press
Cameron
Elmer Pritchard
Heidenheimer
Pritchard
Mrs Bender Returns From Texas Association Meeting
Mrs J R Bender of College Station, president of the Ninth District State Parent Teacher Association, returned from Austin where a managers meeting set spring district meeting dates. She was aboard the Sunshine special that struck the Baylor athletic bus at Round Rock, killing ten players en route to a game with Texas University.
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J .R. Bender
College Station
Parent-Teacher Association
Austin
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How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Doctors recommend Calotabs a purified calomel tablet to end a cold or grippe overnight. One or two tablets at bedtime with water purge the system, cause no nausea, and allow normal eating and activity the next day. A family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.
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