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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1922

Page

4

First Culberson Defeated in Texas in Sixty Years

In Fort Worth Texas on July 27 veteran U S Senator Charles A Culberson long a Texas political force was defeated in the primaries the first time in six decades that a Culberson would not have his voice dominate Texas politics Mayfield a Klan candidate led the initial ballot Ferguson followed as second place with anti Klansman support Culberson whose health had been cited as a campaign factor had not visited Texas in over six years and his ally Judge Phil Miller was also eliminated Miller long associated with Culberson campaigned for him in the past.

Houston Chronicle Fort Worth Texas United States Charles A. Culberson Culberson Charley Democratic Party Dave” Culberson First Texas Congress Earle Mayfield Mayfield James Ferguson Ku Klux Klan Republic Senator Culberson Fitzsimmons-Maher United States Senate Barry Miller Dallas O. B. Colquitt Anti-Saloon League Washington Klan Phil Barry Miller Georgia Jefferson

Brazos County Day Shines At College Station Short Course

Brazos County youths as part of the thirteenth annual Farmers' Short Course at A and M College displayed banners and pride during Brazos County Day. Millican won best group for attendance, enthusiasm and speakers. Lectures by GC F Moore J I Christie Tom Frazier and Grace Watkins urged leaders to pursue focused county programs in soil fertility livestock breeding and home water. The Cottonseed Breeders Association opened a semi annual meeting with talks on cotton improvement and seed protection, ending with executive discussions and plans for further cotton industry discussions tomorrow.

College Station Texas A. & M. College of Texas Brazos County Guion Hall J. I. Christie Indiana Tom Frazier Livestock Commission Fort Worth Grace Watkins New York State Christie Munroe Agricultural College Rome Texas Cottonseed Breeders Association A. D. Mebane Lockhart H. E. Dunlavy Robstown Ed. Kasch San Marcos Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas C. L. Benson S. E. Ebarstadt Bryan Chamof Commerce C. F. Monroe State College of New Mexico Michella Grace Wating Ivestock Commission Ft. Worth

Famous tomato grower McGee visits college short course

Prof. M. C. McGee of San Marcos, creator of the McGee tomato, attends the Farmers Short Course at College. He praises the session and vows not to miss future events, recalling old school ties with the Eagle editor. Mrs. Columbus Seale of Benchley stays in Bryan with Mrs. O H Astin.

M. C. McGee San Marcos McGee The Eagle Columbus Seale of Benchley Bryan O. H. Astin

Descriptive writers train at Texas college short course

About 25 agricultural writers from across Texas attend a first of its kind conference at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas during the farmers short course. They form a separate group, study farm needs, and tour departments while Brazos County showcases community club work with about 200 youth.

C. D. Waide Houston Chronicle College Station Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College A. D. Jackson College Hospital Jackson

State Highway Engineer Explains Federal Aid and Road Law Shifts

Austin July 24 In a long letter State Highway Engineer Fauntelroy outlines how the 1916 1919 1921 Federal Aid Acts shaped Texas highways. He notes the shift from county led construction to state control and estimates needed funds for matching federal aid and maintenance, plus potential gasoline tax revenue.

Austin Texas Lee J. Rountree Bryan Rountree State Highway Commission State Highway Department Congress Commissioners’ Court Aident Harding Union

Christians Defeat Free Baptists 12 to 4 in Debut

In a Sunday School League game, Christians rout Free Baptists 12 to 4. Umpiring by Ticks and Spell drew mixed reactions as Cloud and Gandy pitched for the Baptists and H A Robinson and Hudson led the Christians. The match lasted 1 hour 20 minutes with heavy scoring after the third inning.

C. S. Beckwith Free Baptist Bap Cloud Gandy Christian Amire Spell Ramsey Zanned G. Cloud Patterson Smith Caffey Dishman Tatum R. A. Robinson Childress Robinson H. A. Robinson Srate F. Bap Hudson Carrel G. Cloud Carroll Hindson Jess Cloud Carroll Jonsy Ramsey G. C. Cloud Little Roller Fouth Christians —R. Broach Kellett Walker Broach Coffey Kellett H.A. Robinson R. Broach Ludson H. Patterson Rhe Christians Baptists Keller Cloud, Gandy

Mr. Brown Attends Agricultural Writers Conference

Buford O. Brown editor of the Electra News attends the Farmers' Short Course at A and M College. He will open the conference and is noted as one of Texas' best agricultural writers.

MR. Brown Buford O. Brown Electra News A & M. College Texas

Revival Opens in Piedmont With Smith and Brown

Mrs. Ollie Smith and children returned from Piedmont where Rev. Ollie Smith assisted by Rev. J. P. Brown are conducting revival services. The meeting will continue for several days.

Piedmont Ollie Smith J. P. Brown

State Highway Engineer Comments on Road Deterioration and Cooperation

J. D. Fauntleroy writes that under the present system roadways will worsen significantly in years time. He notes that attempting cooperation with 253 Commissioners' Courts is unsatisfactory and cumbersome, hindering progress.

J. D. Fauntleroy

Personal mentions brighten Bryan community

On Wednesday July 26 1922 residents and visitors are noted in Bryan. C G Walker is sick at home while Mrs Leona Simpson lies ill at Bry an Street. Mr and Mrs J L Sample of Tabor attend the Farmers Short Course in College and Mrazos County Day exercises. Families visit relatives and travel to Waco Temple and Dallas for health and Cotton classing activities.

C. G. Walker Leona Simpson Bryan Street J. L. Sample Tabor Mrazos County Hendrix Conway Hendrix, Jr Frvinar Im Franklin M. Kk. Orndorff Temple Espy Cotton Co Orndorff A. & M. College C. F. Reeves Virginia Mexia J. W. Pittman L. H Tucker J. J. Vandiver Steep Holllow D. C. DeMaret G. C. White Cameron R. J. Roberts Jud Collier Bryan Mumford J. H. Suber College Boulevard

Shower Honors Mrs Parker In West 25th Street Party

Mrs Parker receives a wedding shower arranged by the Lawrence and Parker families at the home of Mr and Mrs T K Lawrence on West 25th Street. The couple recently built a stucco bungalow on south College Avenue and plan to move in around August 1st. A full account will appear in the Eagle society column.

Parker G.&. Parker South College Avenue Olumny of the Eagle

Your Kind of Land Ad Promises Fair Deals in Texas

An advertisement urges land and crop buyers to describe their land needs and promises reasonable meeting of those needs in nine of ten cases. It invites readers to request a free booklet and asks to write Geo. F. Lupton about a summer excursion.

H. M. Madison Gen. F. & I. Avert S. A A. P. Ry

Tanlac credited with quick relief by St. Louis woman

Mrs J Lammert of Oakland Street in St Louis says Tanlac helped on the very first day restoring her appetite and ending indigestion after stomach pains headaches and back pains. She reports she can eat anything now and praises Tanlac highly. Tanlac sold by all good druggists.

Tanlac Mrs. J. Lammert Oakland St St. Louis

Superior Hemstitching Attachment for Sewing Machines

Attachment fits any sewing machine and attaches firmly with easy adjustment. Price three dollars delivered includes complete instructions and samples of work. Orders promptly filled by Superior Hemstitching Attachment Co. at 509 Starr St Corpus Christi Texas.

Superior Hemstitching Attachment Co Starr St Corpus Christi Texas

Cottonwood couple attends Farmers' Short Course

Mr and Mrs Joe Sample of Cottonwood attended the Farmers Short Course at College today. J T Caffey also went today for a business trip to Dallas.

Joe Sample Cottonwood J. T. Caffey Dallas

Overman Accuses Republicans of Extravagant Budget Claims

Senator Overman of North Carolina denounces Republican talk of economy in federal appropriations. He cites current year spending at 1.329 billion dollars versus 798 million in 1915, charging double the government expenses under the Republican leadership. He labels headlines claiming savings as camouflage pipe dreams.

Dcomated Washington, D. C Senator Overman North Carolina Senate Harding Warren Madden House Appropriations Overman

Passing of Mrs Agnes Jametta Pioneer of Bryan

Agnes Jametta, a Italian born immigrant who arrived in Texas in 1868, died at her Bryan home July 25 after a long illness. She lived in Bryan 54 years and was 79. Survived by two grandchildren Mrs. Alice Palmer and Miss Agnes Mustachia of Shreveport. Funeral Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. J. B. Gleissner officiating and City Cemetery burial. Pallbearers were Chas Todaro J T Maloney John M Lawrence Edgar Covey Frank Patronella Napoleon Sadaldner.

Agnes Jametta Bryan Texas New Orleans Palermo Italy N. Jametta Jametta Alice Palmer Agnes Mustachia Shreveport St. Joseph's Church J. B. Gleissner Chas. Todaro J. T. Maloney John M. Lawrence Edgar Covey Frank Patronella Napoleon Saladiner

Ft Worth Hosts Cattle Raisers Co operative Venture

Dr. B Youngblood attends a Fort Worth meeting with leaders from the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association the Texas Farm Bureau and the National Livestock Producers Association of Chicago to form a cooperative cattle commission company. Directors will come from several Texas associations. The firm aims to sell stock on a cooperative basis and share profits with members.

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association Swine Breeders’ Association Highland Hereford Breeders Commisson Company

Mrs Warner to Speak at Farmers Short Course

Mrs. Phebe K. Warner of Claude will address farmers wives at the College Thursday at 9 AM. She is noted for helping rural women and has a message for Texas women. J B Beers of A and M College spoke in Waco about cotton prospects, calling them the best in six years near Bryan.

Warner Phebe K. Warner Claude Bryan Brazos County J. B. Beers Speialist Texas Waco Beers

Forty-two Club Hosts Entertained At Country Club Veranda

The Forty-two Club met Tuesday evening on the veranda of the Country Club with Mr. and Mrs. N. Lockerd as hosts. Cool breezes and congenial guests accompanied three tables of players including Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fountain and others.

R. §. Webb, Jr J. N. Dulaney N. F. Lockerd E. E. McAdams Egbert Jones

Four Murder Indictments Returned in Peeler Clayton Case

Indictments for murder were returned yesterday by the Travis County grand jury in the Peeler Clayton case and released today. Named defendants include L A Young Austin police chief and Democratic constable nominee, W F Mayberry custodian at Camp Mabry, Bassett Miles U S prohibition officer, now in Dallas, and J J McNeil Austin patrolman.

Associated Press Austin Texas Travis County Grand Jury Peeler Clayton L. A. Young W. F. Mayberry Camp Mabry

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FE. A. Miller J.C. Nagle Naples Attenton Ware James Ware Stall Drug Stores Ye Ware Chemical Co Tex Roman & Vick Delco Stevenson Machine Works Delco Light Company Theresa Waide G. I. Christi Agricultural College of Iowa State College of New Fauntelroy Christians Dick Broach H. Groach MR. and Mrs. Lockerd
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