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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
6
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During a 1929 reunion Mrs Mary E Davis of Houston described how Southern women made Confederate uniforms. She recounted washing dyeing wool with sumac root copperas carding spinning weaving and sewing by hand to produce grey cloth for soldiers. She said she wore cloth for 29 uniforms and recalled women’s patriotism and service.
Millican enjoys a constant stream of longtime visitors including the Battle and Mills families from Baytown Dallas and Waco with numerous relatives in residence. The community notes outings visits to Marlin Austin San Marcos and New Braunfels and a Baptist barbecue that raised 110.11 for church pew payments. The piece also mentions a car crash involving Thelston Williams a birthday celebration for Pinckney Simpson and local social activity among residents.
A. A. Chappuis of Rayne Louisiana collected the $200 prize from the Chamber of Commerce for the season's first bale of cotton. The bale weighed 705 pounds, arrived at the press in Beaumont on Tuesday, and was purchased by Biron & Co for 25 cents a pound. It was grown in East Texas and delivered to the compress on the prior August 4.
Associated Press report from Corsicana notes M. M. Lord, who last year earned the town's first bale, beat his own record by 16 days and 1 day, delivering a 365 pound bale today with a premium price rising.
Miss E Ferdie Trichelle Miss Alice Finfrock and guests from Houston, with Mr and Mrs A E Gorley, stayed with Mr and Mrs J O Peebles in Bryan. They explore the Carlos well, while drillers forecast definite results within the next day or two.
Ross A. Stewart secured 40 applications and wrote $200000 in insurance during the week of July 13. The record is signed by the American Bankers Club. See him at Bryan for a $5000 or $10000 policy.
The Borden plant in Waco announces an initial butterfat price of 52 cents per pound, outlining the new rate for dairy suppliers. The move may affect local milk producers and market pricing.
Lieut Gov Barry Miller announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor next year delaying formal announcement until after his term as grand master of the Odd Fellows ends in March. He vows harmony within the party and a vigorous campaign after March while asking friends to look after his interests. The move adds Dallas rival Sen Thomas B Love to the field alongside Oscar Holcombe and others.
State Comptroller Sam Houston Terrell announces procedures for exemptions from a four cent per gallon gasoline tax. Exemptions cover fuel used beyond vehicle propulsion on Texas roads, including farm tractors and stationary engines. Steps include invoicing, monthly reports by the 25th, sworn affidavits, a $1 filing fee, and a state warrant refund process valid for 60 days.
Mrs. J. H. Reed, wife of Brazos County Sheriff, showcases a colorful display of zennias, bachelors, petunias, lilacs and other blossoms on the page desk. Meanwhile the sheriff gains a record chasing rum runners as Mrs. Reed’s garden attracts praise. Ted Spreng and son Ted Jr. head to Temple for medical care as Mr. Spreng’s condition remains serious.
Adam Cuthrell of Navasota and his roommate M C Easterling of El Reno Oklahoma two summer students from A and M College narrowly escaped death after being swept under water at Government Dam Brazos River Sunday. Cuthrell survived over an hour under the falls while Easterling lasted about thirty minutes before rescue.
The Brazo s County 4 H notes honor Millie Novasad of Kings Highway as the outstanding club girl with two projects poultry and garden totals include 400 chickens raised, 600 pounds of vegetables gathered, and 300 quarts canned. The annual 4 H encampment at Sue Haswell Memorial Park drew strong participation and support from local organizations and businesses.
Bryan P T A groups, guided by a council, study a correspondence course on P T A work during the summer. Participants aim to finish seven chapters by August and graduates will be honored at the Waco convention November 18 22.
Messrs J. L. Dickerson and G. W. Dyess were in Huntsville Tuesday on business matters.
Texas ranked as the fourth largest shipper of dressed poultry to Chicago in May, with Iowa Missouri and Kansas ahead of it in the ranking.
A Mercedes company has been organized to handle the export of eggs from the Valley into Mexico. The venture aims to coordinate shipments, manage pricing, and establish a direct trade channel between local producers and Mexican buyers.
Bryan Rotary Club hears County Agent Beason outline dairy development in Brazos County. He urges better pasture, dairy cows, homegrown seeds, tick eradication and a post short course dairy center tour for farmers and Bryan business leaders to boost year round milk production and local commerce.
Roy Vick Jr., aged 15, son of Mr and Mrs R M Vick of 3401 South College Avenue, houses a growing genius for mechanical work. From small toys to a mini airplane and a motor boat with a spring motor, his models show a developing talent and attract neighbors to his Bryan workshop. His boat sailed 25 feet on Winter's Lake, powered by a spring motor crafted from an old auto spring.
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