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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1926

Page

2

Entered at the Bry Tema April 22 1 acts under act of Congress

The Bryan weekly Eagle reports official entry of an event on April 22 under Congress act. The Associated Press credits content, with exclusive rights and local news publication. Advertising rates list Mercantile Bank Building Dallas and Associated Press offices in New York and Chicago.

Act of Congress Lee J. Rountree Associated Prass Prees Repub Mercantile Bank Dallas New York Js Oeseociation Chi Dies

Truth and Safety Cited by Max Miller

A quotation attributed to Max Miller arguing that truth preservation is essential and withholding truth for expediency marks a person as cowardly or criminal.

Max Miller

Mysterious post-Austin letter unsettles Engle office

A folded blank sheet found in morning mail addressed to Engle office causes departments to search for the letter’s owner. Editors seek the sender to resolve the mystery and ease newsroom uncertainty.

Post- Austin Engle

Tomatoes Food Value for Infants and Old

Article notes canned tomatoes once deemed just colored water but now recognized as a vitamin source despite no fuel value. Experts differ on giving tomato juice to very young infants though experiments show it can substitute orange juice. Orange juice may be better for infants. older children may safely consume canned tomatoes without stomach issues.

Peach gift boosts Brazos county reputation story

An anonymous donor left a large bag of peaches on the desk during absence. The fruit, grown in Brazos County, measures about eight and a half inches around and is praised for its flavor, red lips, and sun kissed appearance. The note recalls memories of unselfish friends.

Brazos County

Responsibility of All The Power of the Vote

An editorial in the Corsicana Sun argues that voting is the sovereign right of every adult, comparing it to a corporate share and urging citizens to exercise their franchise. It notes 30,000,000 eligible Americans do not vote and asserts nonvoters share responsibility for the government they live under.

America United States Corsicana Sun

Bryan Woman Known as Noted Zinja Grower

Mrs. A. W. Kinnard, living about one mile west of Bryan, is recognized as a successful zing a grower. She joined the Flowers for the Living Club and sent exquisite blossoms from her garden, appreciated for their beauty and the thoughtful gesture.

A. W. Kinnard Bryan

Hood's Brigade survivors plan Bryan reunion trip

The June 24 meeting at J. D. Rogers & Co. brought about a dozen survivors together. A committee led by A. C. McKeen W. Robinson J. H. Robinson and J. M. Smith was formed to arrange the July 12 trip to the Bryan reunion.

Galveston Hood J. D. Rogers & Co A. C. McKeen W. Robinson J. H. Robinson J. M. Smith Bryan Reunion Amber of Commerce Travis Allen Yoakum Texas Julius Franks del Rio Tex- M8 S. P. Engleking Sealy Ike Ashburn Lee J. Rountree Bryan Chamber of Commerce

Where, Oh Where Martha Wins City Beautiful Prizes

The former Prin ces Feathers grower now tends a bright flower garden with zinnias hollyhocks larkspurs petunias and other blooms. Her yard and home feature a well arranged display that earns top honors in city beautification contests.

Mineral Wells Index

Petticoat Debate Sparks Dusty Memory in Mineral Wells

A quirky note from the Mineral Wells index recalls a fashion moment as a woman asks if her pet ticoat shows while her granddaughter wears step-ins. The exchange quips that there is no such animal as a petticoat yet confirms its lingering cultural presence.

Mineral Wells Index Richardson

The Ladder of Success

An excerpt from a New York Commercial piece lists steps to success such as I did I will I can and I think I can with percentages indicating confidence levels from 100 down to 0 and phrases on service efficiency reliability vigilance inspection cooperation and economy.

N. Y Arokie

Bryan Hosts Hood and Green Brigades Reunion Tribute

The fifty fifth Hood's Texas Brigade and forty sixth Green's Brigade reunions in Bryan drew praise for hospitality. Old soldiers enjoyed superior meals, gracious homes, and ample transport with every courtesy. Citizens expressed pride in hosting and thanked organizers for forethought and generous welcome.

Hood Texas Brigade Green’s Brigade Bryan Pryan Green's Brigade

Address of Mrs. Hood to Hood's Brigade Reunion

Mrs. Hood prepares a heartfelt address to Hood's Texas Brigade veterans urging memory preservation for future generations. She praises General Hood's leadership, emphasizes lineage and duty, and expresses devotion to the brigade and its younger participants, hoping for continued gatherings.

John B. Hood

Enmity and Masonry Leila Saw Davis

A Civil War tale follows a Confederate and Federal clash at dawn led by General Grant and Albert Sidney Johnston. Night reinforcements, a Confederate retreat, and a dramatic Masonic signal avert a prisoner’s execution, revealing a moment of fellowship amid war.

Leila Davis

Cliff Lopez Aims For One Hundred Bushels Of Corn

Cliff Lopez a Mexican tenant boy and member of the Kurten boys club was in Bryan today. He says one acre of corn in his club project will yield about 100 bushels setting a county record in Brazos. He previously won a Chicago trip and looks to win again.

Cliff Lopez Kurten Boys’ Club Bryan Eagle Cliff Brazos County Chicago

Maleria and Fever Named in Fragmentary Notice

Incomplete text references illness described as Maleria Chilla and Fever or Bilious Fever, noting it as a germ associated condition without full context or details.

Maleria

Cotton Flea Hopper Damages Reported Across Texas

Texas Agricultural Experiment Station reports widespread early damage from the cotton flea hopper with infestations from Hidalgo to Hopkins. Entomologist Dr. F L Thomas notes last year had few notices before July 1 and only 10 counties affected. Dusting sulphur flour every eight days with 10 to 20 pounds per acre showed substantial control, and vigorous plants may recover a top crop from mid July to early August. A bulletin on the hopper flea has been prepared.

Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Hidalgo Hopkins F. L. Thomas Thomas Texas

Wedding of Bessie Scott and Joe J Howard at Scott Home

A quiet Saturday ceremony at the Albert Scott home on College Avenue united Miss Bessie Scott and Joe J. Howard. Rev. C. B. Thompson officiated as the Bryan Free Baptist Church pastor presided. the couple will reside with the bride’s parents while Mr. Howard continues his work at the Bryan J. B. Christian Garage.

Albert Scott College Avenue Bessie Scott Joe J. Howard Bob Howard Hearne C. B. Thompson Bryan Free Baptist Church Bryan J. B. Christian Garage Howard

Boys Reading Club organized at Carnegie Library

The Bryan Boys Reading Club, organized by Miss Willie Rog est, meets every morning at 9:30 in the Carnegie Library north room for business and reading. Officers Rohdes president Barron secretary and treasurer Gomez, with a membership committee led by Barron. Members include Rohdes Kosolsky Barron Edge Gomez Barron Pierson Litt Litt Dansby Griffith Orms Lindsey Reppert Farmer Orms.

Willie Rogest Carnegie Library Bryan Rohdes Train Barron Billie Farmer Ralph Gomez John M. Barron Martelle Dansby Henry Litt Irvin Barron Reading Club The Eagle Washington Miss Rogers H. D. Cuykendall Bryan Feazyle W. S. Barron Barron Boys Reading Club J. O. Rohdes Leo Kosolsky Milton Edge J. B. Pierson

County Agent Seeks Local Feed Help Across Brazos County

County Agent C. L. Beason plans to mail about 200 letters to farmers urging community efforts to grow feed and seed crops for next year. He notes rains will boost corn and urges oats stubble and other grains to cut the cost of feed exports, with emphasis on keeping three quarters of a million dollars in the region.

C. L. Beason Philip Endler Kurten Sudan Brazos

Bank Robbed at Killdare. About $1,000 Stolen

Three robbers held up the State Bank at Killdare near Ponca City Oklahoma and escaped with less than $1,000 in cash. Police investigated the daytime raid with no immediate arrests reported.

Associated Press Ponca City Oklo Killdare Here

Edge's Annual July Picnic At Grove

Edge community holds its annual July picnic Friday at the Grove on Cedar Creek. The event features candidate speeches, baseball games, a rodeo, free ice water and refreshment stands, with a basket dinner at noon. Everyone is invited to bring baskets.

Edge Cedar Creek Brazos County

Madisonville visitors from Oklahoma City on auto trip

Mr. and Mrs. Burt Rogers of Oklahoma City and their father C. T. Rogers of North Zulch, Madison county, visited Bryan today. Young Rogers was born in North Zulch and Mr. Rogers works for the Daily Oklahoman. They noted good road conditions on the drive.

Burt Rogers Oklahoma City Okla C. T. Rogers North Zulch Madison County Bryan Young Rogers Rogers Daily Oklahoman

Martin's Roost Paint and Poultry Tonic Hit Bugs in Hen House

An old advertisement promotes MARTIN'S ROOST PAINT to kill insects inside a hen house and claims MARTIN'S POULTRY TON fed to infested chickens to guarantee bug control by Collins and Wickes.

Martin Collins and Wickes

John Bell Hood Third Receives Veteran Souvenirs

John Bell Hood third, mascot of Hood's Brigade, is given three cherished mementos by Capt. Jas H. Roberts and James Briggs. The badges honor reunions at Cameron in 1911 and the Vasrto reunion in 1908, each bearing Gen. John B. Hood's picture.

Veterans of Hood Texas Brigade John Bell Hood Jas H. Roberts Hood's Brigade James Briggs Ferer Cameron Avasota John B. Hood Geneal Jno B. Hood

Purification Health Advice Ad From Early Medical Add

A blotchy advertisement touts Calotabs as a complete system purifier. It claims purification improves vitality and health through a thorough course taken weekly, promising benefits for the entire body and family.

Rules On Absentee Voting Now Given

A county clerk outlines absentee voting rules for the primary. Voters away from the county must present poll tax receipts or exemption certificates to the clerk or a notary before July 24 1926, otherwise ballots are mailed and counted by the presiding judge. Notaries handle ballots when voters are temporarily absent.

Barron Named Justice of the Peace in Precinct 4

The Commissioners Court in session appointed J M Barron to fill the unexpired term of J W Hamilton deceased as Justice of the Peace Precinct No 4.

J. W. Barron Commissioners Court J. M. Barron Precinct No J. W. Hamilton

Shirock Boys and Girls Meet for July Poultry Talk

The Shirock Boys and Girls Club held its regular session Saturday night at 8 30 PM. County Agent Benson noted three absences three due to a fishing trip and urged perfect attendance to keep up the club's Howell prize standing. Victor Boriskie promised Barred Rock hen exhibits and marked features at the next meeting.

Shirock Navasot Benson Howell Victor Boriskie Golden Rule Poultry Farm C. L. Benson H D. Cuykendall Bryan Eagle Eason Boriskie Golden Rule Shirock Club

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