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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1926
Page
2
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President Wilton of Texas A M College warns at the Texas Hardware Dealers Association meeting that continuous single-crop farming exhausts soil, raising future costs and labor. He notes Texas fertilizer spending under 1 million annually versus over 50 million in South Carolina and Georgia, urging crop rotation to conserve soil and diversify resources.
A Blankety Blank and Wank automobile owned by a Blank Motor Company employee was stolen Monday by unknown parties. A spare blank casing on the ray and a tire cover with a Blank garage ad were found. The car had two rear tires and two front tires with worn cords and fabric. A windshield poster advertised a show at the Blank Theatre on a date in the Blank. If seen, notify the Office of this paper to alert the owner.
Dean J Kyle of Texas A and M speaks at Houston farm and home demonstration agents two day event claiming over 86 percent of A and M agricultural graduates enter farming jobs recently and that Texas leads in practical and scientific agricultural thought. He asserts such figures refute claims that the college does not turn out practical farmers.
Brazos county friends congratulate Jno D Rogers of Allen Farm on his election to the presidency of the Texas Cotton Seed Breeders Association at their Corpus Christi meeting. The dedears the association for its discernment and Mr Rogers indefatigable work will aid Texas farmers.
A reader notes a quirky school mention where a shire teacher jokes about spelling and phonics. The fragment shows garbled lines with letters skipped, referencing speech, cows, and an advice query about life online. The tone hints at rural education and local humor.
A call to drop excessive enthusiasm and stay steady daily. The text urges Richardson Beho to quit floundering and adopt a consistent, resilient mindset, emphasizing persistent effort over mood swings.
Citizens have seven days left to settle their poll tax if they wish to vote in local and state elections. A valid tax receipt dated before the deadline is required to exercise voting rights.
Oklahoma president William Bizzell urged the state farm congress to protect agriculture as manufacturing is protected. He warned without parity farmers face serfdom, urged foreign markets for surpluses, cited cotton and corn examples, and noted Texas’ slogan for farming reform.
A mining era quip notes Mr Courter married Miss Hav er and jokes that courting was more fun than marriage. The remark implies she proved tougher than expected, playful among local musings.
Fourteen carloads of feed stuffs lay on Bryan yards on January 25 1926 as Brazos County confronts a severe feed shortage. High prices and scarce money press farmers with stock and poultry to feed while a late season grass and rains eased conditions somewhat.
The report notes January brings a bountiful harvest and that Bravos will face another trial to prove farmers can live at home. The emphasis is on agricultural resilience and local rural livelihoods.
Emmett Rolland announces candidacy for re election as commissioner of Bragan county Texas Precinct No 2 in the Democratic primary. He pledges to apply business principles to roads bridges and maintenance and to pursue greater road improvement, schools and churches for the county.
Special to the Eagle reports a fifth grade debate on the topic that success requires good English. The affirmative side Annie Bell Hardin and Millie Lys won over Joe Novosed and Willie Milburger. Community updates include visits, weekend trips, and social events across Kings' Highway with local families and residents.
B F Jones of Hillsboro and Miss Florence Morris of Bryan jumped from their automobile on West 27th Street, Bryan, seconds before a No 4 train hit it at 11 47 am. Snow covered the rails hiding danger. the car slid 50 feet before stopping. The occupants escaped unharmed though the auto was badly damaged.
Tie and Minnie Nosh. Reba Kelley spent Saturday night Lorraine Nash. Most of the farmers have their ground broken and are in hopes of good crops now that the plentiful rains are falling.
Snow began Saturday and lasted until Sunday noon. Local residents report visits among families in Boone Prairie and nearby Cobb Prairie. A social gathering hosted by J B Allee on January 18 drew numerous young people and adults, with names of attendees listed. Clara Reynolda slipped on snow and hurt her ankle.
Springfield residents Clarence Derrick Raymond Richardson Elvin Cooper Henry Ellison Top Bruce Nue man and Abery Deil Carter appear in a compiled list of local individuals identified in the community record. No further context or events accompany the names in the fragment.
Millican residents enjoyed a snowbound weekend with youngsters playing snowballing and elders discussing potential crop success. Carroll Jameson, a senior at A and M College, visited family. Rev J W McCrary Jr and family hosted relatives from Vernon as his mother and brother arrived.
Mes. S. J. Dowling of Bryan was called to Dallas for the serious illness of her daughter Gladys Dowling who left Bryan for a Dallas job three weeks ago. An emergency appendicitis operation was performed at four Sunday morning. Dr S C Richardson reported the patient resting and improving at Baylor Hospital with her mother staying nearby for several days.
Dr Cox of Teague was called to Bryan Sunday to attend Mrs E Hamilton of Teague who has been ill at her nephew J K Tatman’s home in this city. Mrs Hamilton was taken to Teague today by train with her daughter Mrs Hubbard and her son T F Hamilton who had been at her bedside in Bryan.
Snow over Saturday and Sunday brought Bryan and Brazos County a rare winter event since 1918 1919. Depth Sunday morning reached about three inches on level ground. Temperatures plunged to 25 degrees with a weekly range from 70 highs to 25 lows. Precipitation measured 0.37 inches across several gauges, though locals say the snow benefited the ground more than rain would have.
Mrs George Sreath, visiting at Beason, reported flames sweeping through a rock house soon after nine in the morning. The Bryan Volunteer Department fought the blaze with three firefighters absent. The home and its contents suffered severe damage from fire smoke and water, with only a few pieces salvageable. Insurance agents declined to disclose totals, but Mr Litt said the house was insured for 1500 and the contents for 1000 by two agencies.
Peter Zulkoski in Brazos County jail awaiting transfer to Huntsville to serve one year and a day for manufacturing intoxicating liquor after appellate affirmations. He remains under bond hold until transfer officer Bud Russell and entourage arrange custody. He faces two additional charges for manufacturing and sale of intoxicating liquor.
J. D. Martin retiring president of the Texas Hardware and Implement Association returned to Bryan from Dallas where he attended and presided over sessions. Dan Scoates was re-elected secretary and Miss Mattie Sue Waite Bryan assistant secretary with headquarters at the A and M College. Calloway formerly with the College was elected secretary of the Hardware Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
John Kosarek of Smetane toured a Bryen business today as part of a regional visiting delegation. He met executives, discussed local trade opportunities, and toured facilities. The visit highlighted cross town investment and potential partnerships.
Clearing skies over Texas today hint at a three day cold snap in the southern state. The Laredo area saw the coldest temperatures of the season with the thermometer dropping to 15 degrees last night, breaking a 31 year record as heavy snow and freezing conditions threaten farmers and due thousands of dollars in losses.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church of Bryan held Monday group meetings at members' homes. Group 1 with nine members, Group 2 with ten members plus a visitor from Waco, Group 3 with twelve members, and Group 4 with ten members, discussed the Lordship of Jesus Christ, stewardship, and related devotional programs.
Miss Esther McCulloch engaged to Mitt Dansby in Bryan. Announcement at a Wallace home event says the wedding will be Tuesday February 9 1926 at the First Presbyterian Church. Full social details promised in Eagle social columns.
Stash Beszenski was bound over to the next grand jury in a forged instrument case. The examining trial before Judge J W Hamilton set bond at 500 dollars, but he could not meet it and was jailed. One more similar charge remains to be tried later.
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