Agricultural Possibilities of Brazos County Highlighted
Miss Ethel Margis of Wheelock wins a free trip to the Farmers Short Course at College Station July 25 to August 1 for best story on Brazos County's agricultural possibilities. The article surveys Brazos soils, crops, and potential markets, noting cotton, feed crops, sorghums, corn, fruits, berries, figs, Bermuda grass pastures, and cannery development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Margis
Wheelock
College Station
Missouri Pacific Lines
Brazos County
H. R. Safford
Mangis
Texas
Brazos Bottom
Brazos
Bermuda
A. and M. College
Bryan Hempstead Men Have Party In Bryan
A long standing birthday custom spanning twenty years was repeated yesterday at the home of Dr and Mrs C A Searcy in a double birthday dinner honoring lifelong friends Dr C A Searcy and L Bradford Sanders a prominent Hempstead druggist and Yank official. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charley Hawkins Mrs L Bradford Sanders and Miss Hughes of Hempstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Searcy
Dr. C. A. Searcy
L. Bradford Sanders
Hempstead
Charley Hawkins
Little Miss Hughes
Dallas Family Moves to Bryan to Educate Son at A and M College
W M Black of Dallas with 3708 Holmes Street visited Bryan in search of a home for his son, the couple’s only child, who will attend A and M College. Black runs the railway mail service on the H T C line and has passed through Bryan for 23 years, noting the town’s progress. He toured houses for sale or rent with County Agent C L Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Black
Dallas
Holmes Street
Bryan
C. L. Benson
Black
Engineers Visit Nearby Locality
T. B. Warden a 1908 A and M College graduate and Gulf Coast Good Roads Association engineer manager with District Engineer J. T. Blair of Bryan, along with Secretary Sam E. Eberstadt, left Bryan to inspect Faulsty highway in Calvert Bremond and Rosse and plan to return late this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Warden
A. and M. College
Gulf Coast Good Roads Association
J. T. Blair
Bryan
Sam E. Eberstadt
Calvert, Bremond
Rosse
Faulsty
Government papers and papers in or near Dryan
Re and receive reward. N. N. Rt. 3, Box 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryan
N. N. Rt
Big Leaguers Also Make Errors
W B Roman, returning from Eastern cities, notes big league players err like local Bryan Sunday School League teams. He saw the Yankees Athletics and Senators in action and recalls watching Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri hit. He paid $1.10 for a good seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Sunday School League
W. B. Roman
New York
Washington
Roman
Yanks
Athletics
Senators
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Tony Lazzerri
McLennan Boys Win Trips For Short Course
Six McLennan County boys won trips to A and M College for an agricultural short course. Curtis Clark of Eddy led with an essay on local agricultural possibilities. Other winners were L. C. Eakin Norbert McNeill Hardy Hay Jr Carley Brooks and Fred Elliott from Eddy and Moody Waco and Cadd enhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Waco
McLennan County
M. College
Curtis Clark
Eddy
L. C. Eakin
Norbert McNeill
Moody
Hardy Hay Jr
Carley Brooks
Caddenhead
Fred Elliott
Cotton acreage figures show decline from 1926 to 1927
Nationally 1926 cotton plantings totaled 48,730,000 acres, dropping to 42,683,000 in 1927, about 87.6 percent of the prior year. Texas fell from 19,140,000 to 17,036,000 acres, Lower California 110,000, and Arizona long staple plantings rose from 30,000 to 46,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
California
Arizona
Allen Academy Library Adds New Books
Allen Academy announces the purchase of new books by Major W. G. Martin. The collection includes latest editions in history biographies and standard fiction reflecting the academy's 80 year library tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy Library
Allen Academy
W. G. Martin
Harvey News Briefs Highlight Moves And Misfortune
Miss Lola Jones left for Houston to work as a saleslady and start a new job. Miss Pearle Jones, returning from Huntsville, quit her teaching course due to ill health but is recovering. Mrs. Reese Latrick of Amarillo visits her Davidson family as her mother seeks better health. John Robinson at Cox's saw mill suffered a leg injury, and the Bright Light meeting closed after a week with no new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Harvey
Lola Jones
Houston
Lola
Pearle Jones
Huntsville
Reese Latrick
Amarillo
J. C. Davidson
John Robinson
Cox’s
John
Bright Light
Wallace Conducts Rotary Program At Smetana Wednesday
The Smetana Boys and Girls 4-H Club presented a varied program featuring a corn club report by Chase Wehrman with yield of about 45 bushels per acre. Pansy Sousares spoke on language barriers and how club work lifts aims. Bryan Rotary Club then led by M. E. Wallace hosted a fine program with Rotary songs sung by Dr. John W. Black and duets by Salley and Hutton, plus instrumental solos by Mrs. Roy Danforth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smetana Boys
Chase Wehrman
Corn Club
Pansy Sousares
Bryan Rotary Club
M. E. Wallace
Wallace
Oak McKenzie
Rotary
John W. Black
Joe P. Carnes
E. L. Flagg
Rye
Leonard
College
Bryan
Baker
Jewel Dunn
Cleburne
Texas
W. E. Farmer
W. H. Lawrence
Chas. Hiller
Roy Danforth
J. P. Carnes
Misses Salley
Hutton
Man And Wife Are In Big Business
Miss Lola Blair of the A. and M. Extension Service told the South Texas short course audience that a married couple runs a $58 000 business. She cited costs and incomes for children from birth through school and emphasized home health, diet, sanitation, first aid, honesty, love and loyalty as crucial traits for a successful family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Lola Blair
A. and M. Extension Service
South Texas
Medina Hereford Ranch
Miss Blair
Uncle Jim Mathis 88 Celebrated Barbecue Host in Brazos County
More than 200 guests attended a July barbecue near Reliance honoring Uncle Jim Mathis who turns 89 August 4. The event featured extensive food, tributes by Judge W. C. Davis and Rev. Roy Holloman, and remarks recalling the Civil War era and Reconstruction. Attendees included relatives from Abilene, Waycross, and Quanah, with a large Texas crowd praising his community service and storied life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Jim Mathis
Uncle Jim
Jim
Reliance
C. H
John
Joe Zimmerman
Abilene
W. C. Davis
Roy Holloman
Rev. Holloman
Oak McKenzie
Southland
85Th Judicial District
Rev. Bracewell
Jack Lawless
Lillian Everson
Thad S. Lee
Thad Jr
Frank G Morrison
Frank Jr
Way Cross
Texas
Poultry Raising Discussed At A M College Short Course
COLLEGE STATION July 16 Farmers will study poultry raising during the Farmers Short Course at A and M College of Texas July 25 30 directed by E N Holmgreen poultry husbandman Extension Service Lectures demonstrations and farm visits will be held with marketing day July 27 chaired by R R Lancaster. Subjects include the poultry egg market and association management and disease control with speakers such as W R Glazener F W Kazmeier D F Irving R H Bush and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
A. and M. College of Texas
E. N. Holmgreen
Extension Service
Poultry Group
R. R. Lancaster
Texas
Large Poultry Association
R. M. Sherwood
Livestock Sanitary Commission
W. R. Glazener
Extension Service Poultry Husbandman
F. W. Kazmeier
Bryan Poultryman
D. F. Irving
A. and
M. College Poultry Husbanddry Department
R. H. Bush
Bankhead Poultry Association
R. J. Holekamp
Comfort
O. P. Griffin
Southwestern Poultry Association
T. O. Booth
R. P. Marstellar
A. and M. College
Brotherhood meeting minutes reveal committees and attendees
A report from a special building committee led by C. M. Bethany was adopted and the committee discharged. The singing was led by M. M. Erskine and J. E. Henson. Next meeting will appoint Program and other committees including tickets and seats with listed members. Attendees included Fred Upchurch Corsicana Texas and W. E. Neeley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McCain
C. M. Bethany
M. M. Erskine
J. E. Henson
A. M. Waldrop
Coulter Hoppess
J. H. Beard
W. E. Neeley
Allister Waldrop
Albert Goodman
Notable Names Listed in Local Community Roster Ty Cobb Mentioned
A fragmentary list includes Caldwell, Ro J Cole Beard Jno Black M E Mc Cartney J B Christian W S Barron R W Bullard Sam Cren shaw Ross Dean C R Gardner J J Vasbinder R M Dansby Roland Dansby R C Franks Albert Goodman Wilson Bradley F L Henderson E R Bryant H W Plumb C A Lewis W J Coul ter R C Marshall James Marshall Coulter T Hoppess W E Johnson Jr L L Thatcher A M Waldrop W W Solomon P H Hensarling W H Lawrence W F Gibbs C M Bethany J E Henson Oak McKenzie H H Mc Cain T A Adams M M Erskine Nona Mossman Elliott Beason Ty Cobb
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
J. ‘Cole
J. Beard
Jno
W. Black
M. E. McCartney
J. B. Christian
W. S. Barron
R. W. Bullard
Sam Crenshaw
Ross Dean
C. R. Gardner
J. J. Vasbinder
R. M. Dansby
Roland Dansby
R. C. Franks
Albert Goodman
Wilson Bradley
F. L. Henderson
E. R. Bryant
H. W. Plumb
C. A. Lewis
W. J. Coulter
R. C. Marshall
James Marshall
Coulter T. Hoppess
W. E. Johnson Jr
L. L. Thatcher
A. M. Waldrop
W. W. Solomon
P. H. Hensarling
W. H. Lawrence
W. F. Gibbs
C. M. Bethany
J. E. Henson
Oak McKenzie
H. H. McCain
T. A
Nacogdoches County Plans Big Turnout for A M Short Course
A Y Montague county agent writes Secretary Eberstadt seeking road information as he plans to bring 200 cars of Nacogdoches citizens to the Farmers Short Course at College from July 25 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Y. Montague
Nacogdoches County
Sam E. Eberstadt
Nacogdoches
Barron Speaks To Steep Hollow Youth At Joint Club Meet
Steep Hollow Boys and Girls Club hosted the Smetana Club for a joint Friday night meeting. Marvin Simpson’s rise and the value of club work were praised by Hon. W. S. Barron, who urged service and brains as key to success. Extension Service praise and post meeting cake and ice cream followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
Smetana Club
Pansy Sousares
Charles Wehrman
Inez Powers
Estell Murray
Raymond Moore
Maggie Cahill
Miss Fuller
W. S. Barron
Anyother
Marvin Simpson
H. O. Ferguson
Grassbur
New York City
Mr. Barron
A. and M. College
A. J. Murray
Barron
J B Laski Dies In Fort Worth Home
Mrs. Alice Cole learns of the death of her brother J. B. Laski at his Fort Worth home on Friday July 15 at 6 30 pm. She and her sisters Mrs Lula L Henry and Mrs Minnie L Foster travel to Fort Worth for the funeral Monday afternoon. Laski was formerly a Brazos county resident with many friends here. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cole
J. B. Laski
Fort Worth
Cole
Lula L. Henry
Minnie L. Foster
Brazos County
Navasota Bridge Opens Ahead of Schedule
The bridge over the Navasota river near Navasota opened Friday night for public use. Engineer J. T. Blair said it had been slated for Saturday but the highway department completed it early. M. L. Cashion and Mrs. Cashion left for Black Mountain to study YMCA work at the Southern YMCA College for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
J. T. Blair
M. L. Cashion
Agricultural Possibilities of Brazos County
Brazos county offers diverse soils and climate to support extensive farming. The area grows everything from grapes and pecans to corn and cotton, with dairy, poultry, and hog production expanding alongside rail access. Local institutions and clubs promote cooperation through the A and M College system, Extension and county agents to boost year round markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
A. and M. College
United States
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Rotary and
Lions Clubs
Dr John A Todd urges farmers raise best cotton grades
Dr John A Todd addressing the Texas Cotton Seed Breeders Association at A and M argues American farmers can meet world demand if cotton is priced reasonably. He cites 15 cents a pound as a fair price, notes past low productions damaged England’s confidence, and urges focus on higher grades amid a shrinking Texas yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Todd
Texas Cotton Seed Breeders Association
A. and
Liverpool School of Commerce
Todd
Association
John Rogers
Navasota
Dr. Todd
England
America
Sea Island
Delta
Piedmont
Texas
West
Charles Manly Sees Birthday Barbecue at Ferguson Crossing
A Thursday July 14 1927 birthday barbecue at Ferguson Crossing on the Navasota River honored Charley Buck Manly by his parents and neighbors. More than 75 attended as Burt Phillips class of singers from Keith performed. Manly, a Poultry Husbandry student at A and M College, is noted for ability and promise and friends wish him many more such gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson Crossing
Navasota River
Charley
Buck) Manly
C. D. Manly
Buck Manly
Keith
Grimes County
Burt Phillip
A. and M. College
Bryan Folks Visit Pike's Peak Colorado
Mrs J S Mogford traveling with Mr and Mrs W J Mogford of Menard county tour the West by auto Their first stop was Colorado Springs They met Mr and Mrs Travis B Bryan while visiting Pike s Peak From Colorado they will go to Yellowstone Bremerton Washington then return via San Francisco and Los Angeles No car trouble and fair weather reported
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Mogford
W. J. Mogford
Menard County
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Travis B. Bryan
West
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryan-Hempstead
Dallas Folk
Son A. & M. College
McLennan Boys
Harvey News
Smetana
J. E. Mathis
C. H. Mathis
Elizabeth Mathis
Lizzie’ Mathis
J. H. Mathis
J. C. Mathis
Roy Mathis
Leon Mathis
Charlie Ball
Dorothy May
Everett Halbrook
Jim Carter
Bob Kirk
J. R. Stewart
O. L. Wicox
Alva Holligan
W. M. Holligan
Joe Holubec
J. Z. Ramsey
Warren [Thompson
Etheridge
Henry Shirley
J. W. Crenshaw
Neal Holland
Lillie Galloway
Monroe Cobb
Lesiier Davis
Quanah
Calvin Risinger
Britton Rissinger
Roy S. Holloman
Brace‘well
John Newcomb
Joe Opersteiy
Will Killinbrink
John Warren
Geo. Sazan
Carl Jones
Zeff Jones
Geo. Jones
Taylor Jones
Will Fridel
Philip Ender
John Merka
Phil Green
Will Horton
Henry Stropke
Marion Hartsfield
John Riley
Mra
Will Riley
W. P. Jones
John Lloyd
Will Hopkins
Maxey Buchanan
Lige Lindsey
Jeff Tabor
Carl Cole
Sam Yeager
J. Sidney Smith
Horace Dansby
Jack Boone
Charley Shealy
Will Shealy
Will Henderson
Dave Lloyd
R. J. Halbrooks
Morgan Smith
Herbert Outlaw
Ray Outlaw
Wash Ut
Brotherhood
Ft.Worth
Tillman Jones
Missouri-Pacific
Brazos Valley
Charles Manly
Pike’s Peak
Colorado
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