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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
1
Elihu Root former American secretary of state formally presented to the British people a Saint Gaudens statue of Lincoln in Channing Square as a gift from America Lloyd George delivered the acceptance speech. The British press hailed the event as strengthening Anglo American friendship.
The Farm Bureau Federation with 1,250,000 members in 32 states opened a two day conference to consider a direct sales market from farm to manufacturer and consumer. In Texas the State Council of Agriculture decides to merge with the National Farm Bureau, with Bell and Dallas counties leading the movement and the council organized at Waco on December 11, 1919 by about 250 citizens.
A Houston and Texas Central Railroad delegation visited Bryan in G. Waid’s private car to meet with a citizens committee about upgrading the Bryan Central Tex Interurban. They discussed improving the line from Bryan to Wilcox for fall business and cotton season, aiding local plantations and transport.
A Red Cross physician and nurse will accompany the Texas Farm Boys Special traveling through the North and East this August under the Texas Chamber of Commerce and A and M College. Ten supervisors will guide groups of boys, with Bryan Chapter aiding the application through secretary Mrs. A. J. Buchanan.
Bailey holds a lead of more than 5,000 votes over Neff as Texas election officials estimate total primary votes around 440,000 to 450,000. With about 400,000 counted, the run off on August 28 seems probable, and Neff trails despite neck and neck preliminaries. County comparisons suggest only 65 percent of 1918 turnout polluted by 1920 results.
The Eagle lowers expectations for Texas July primaries to under 500000 voters. It cites past turnout where women’s suffrage and poll tax rules affected totals, predicting Bailey 165000, Neff 160000, Thomason 105000, Looney 65000 with a Bailey Neff runoff on August 28.
County Clerk H C Ferguson reports marriage licenses issued since the Eagle’s last note include John Smith to Ollie Terrell, Willard B Skelton to Claudia Casey, Nellie Clary to Lillie Williamson, John J Richie to Vivian Jones, John Donaho to Nellie Sullivan, Fred Lane to Rena Martin, Oss Hamilton to Leo Martin, Clyde Geon to Grace McSwain, Stanley Wymola to Anna Blazek, Robert Casey to Louella Blagrenes, Robert L Smith to Minnie Vinson, Louis Meclure to Augusta Mason, and Recardo Arriola to Natafidad Camerena.
Washington July 28 General Eric Ludendorff argues in an unpublished memorandum that victory for soviet Russia over Poland would trigger Bolshevism sweeping Europe and then the world. He warns Poland’s fall would topple Germany and Czecho Slovakia and urges civilized nations to act before it is too late.
Eugene Jackson a colored man of Bryan sold an acre of land in the West Columbia oil fields for 10000 dollars. The property, inherited from his father, lies near a gusher that Friday produced about 20000 barrels daily. Jackson travels to West Columbia to collect the proceeds.
Prof E J Fermier of A and M College returns from a weeks long northern expedition visiting Ann Arbor St Louis Detroit Chicago Grand Rapids Toledo Columbus and other cities. He purchased machine shop equipment for the College and some machinery has already shipped and will arrive soon. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Joe Howard returning from a pleasant trip to Houston and Galveston.
Mrs. R W Bullard returned from Suron Texas to visit her uncle Andrew J Walker who has been ill in bed since early spring and is not expected to live long. Walker once faced a famous murder case near Houston involving Green Butler and spent years in jail and Huntsville before being pardoned in 1906.
Mrs. Tiebout Skains has returned to her Houston home after a pleasant visit with her sister Mrs. E. W. Crenshaw in Houston.
Calgary report notes General Critchley recruits three battalions of British and Canadian veterans to settle on a million acre estate in Mexico. Organized via military bases with four air squadrons. expenses covered by British funds totaling three thousand pounds. Also mentions Brazos County Democratic Convention and July 24 primary results.
A detailed itinerary outlines the Texas Farm Boy's Special tour from College Station on August 7 through August 23, visiting Bryan Fort Worth Wichita Manhattan Lincoln Atlantic Des Moines Chicago South Bend Lansing Detroit St Thomas Ithaca Philadelphia Washington Roanoke Lexington Nashville Birmingham Montgomery New Orleans and Houston area clubs, chambers and colleges with farm visits, factory tours, and meals arranged by extension service A and M College and the Texas Chamber of Commerce.
Three new bales arrive in quick succession at Parker and nearby gins with Baldwin on Boyett farm earning $25 Chamber of Commerce premium and $10 from Bryan Oil and Fertilizer. The 534 lb bale sells for 40 cents a pound to D R Ratkinson Co via Lawrence Grocery, plus flour for the grower. Sikes bale weighs 450 pounds, lands at oil mill for premium of 15 and 5 from Farmers Union warehouse. First Bales history notes dates from 1914 to 1919.
Eleventh annual farmers short course set for August 2 to 7 at College Station expected to draw 1200 to 1500 rural residents. Texas Farm Boys Special 190-student excursion will attend, rail fare discounted, return trip August 7. Speakers include Clarence Ousley Annie Webb Blanton F G Warren and Emma Perry Foulk.
A. M. Waldrop & Co report overdue orders including coats due in August 1919, while newsprint shipments to The Eagle are stalled by strikes and transport delays. The piece cites damaged cargo near Port Arthur and rising paper prices, urging a return to steady commerce and faith in better times.
A weeklong program at Arlington Junior A and M College features lectures and demonstrations in dressmaking textiles and family management. Notable speakers include Miss Sallie Bird Henry, Mrs Emma Perry Foulk, Miss Jeanie Pinkney, and Mrs W C Martin with sessions on dressmaking costs child welfare and rural extension work.
Mr and Mrs Julius Christian spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs P A Reed in Hearne.
Francisco Villa, long the dominant Mexican bandit, surrendered unconditionally after an all night conference with General Martinez. He will return to private life, with rejoicing reported across Mexico. Reports also claim Villa’s forces killed 27 Sabinas women and all policemen, per refugees in Piedras Negras.
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