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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
2
The East Texas Chamber of Commerce Board selects Longview as its headquarters, praising the city and urging East Texas citizens to unite, commit resources, and set clear objectives for 1926 to advance the chamber’s service mission across counties and communities.
The Communists, amid disorder, accuse foreign meddling and claim the inauguration was skewed by a distorted Polish display. They allege a political polish masks genuine intent and criticize the ceremony as illegitimate.
Miss Ino asks whether min utes create the Dago who produces the butterfly. The query centers on a transformation claim and references the butterfly maker’s role.
Recent reports from travelers noting the Brasos Valley describe striking field crop progress with noticeable cotton development in just days. The remarks praise sudden improvement and rapid growth, reflecting a remarkable agricultural burst.
A Madisonville Meteor editorial extols the Chamber of Commerce paired with the automobile as the force behind Texas becoming mobile. It urges towns and counties to join in to keep pace with national progress and modern development.
The Hearne Enterprise reports the Lizzie, Captain Woodroe, passed over Port Sullivan shoals while going down the Brazos last Sunday. It is the first steamboat seen at Port Sullivan in eighteen years, following the Prince Henry from Galveston that once discharged cargo on the river.
The 1926 Blue Book of Southern Progress lauds Texas as a vast, resource rich empire advancing in commerce agriculture and industry. It highlights Galveston Texas City Houston and other coastal cities and notes vigorous growth across San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth and inland areas.
Peter O. Knight notes Florida lacks franchise and income taxes while relying on ad valorem, occupational, and gasoline levies. He cites $6.0B property value with $620M assessed, and claims Florida has extensive public improvements, no public debt, and $12M in treasury as of May 1.
A Mineral Wells Index claim that newspaper men are rich not in wealth but in the chance to serve humanity and community. The writer notes pride in the work, the appeal of printing and publishing, and the desire to stay in the field despite financial rewards.
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree editor in chief of The Bryan Daily Eagle praises Cameron Park in Waco for its beauty and amenities. She notes spring flowers, tennis courts, fountains, trails and picnic facilities and urges Texans to experience the park to imagine a statewide network of parks.
An examining trial was held for Mickie Maas, formerly a cafe employee, arrested Wednesday night by Sheriff Jess Conlee at Hearne on a felony charge. A suit of clothes stolen from C S Beckwith Tailor was recovered after Maas was said to have obtained it from the shop. Maas allegedly fled, prompting a nationwide lookout and further investigations by sheriff’s staff.
An entomologist from Texas A&M ext service presents a five acre bran mash recipe to combat grasshopper damage in cotton and young crops. It uses wheat bran arsenic or Paris green amyl acetate molasses and water with detailed mixing and sowing instructions for broadcast application.
Temperature readings for the week ending June 6 show a near three degree average rise and little variation from 81 to 85 in the maximum column. Minimums ranged from 58 to 69 with the week’s lowest on Saturday and rainfall totaling 0.63 inches for May 31 to June 6.
Miss Kate Daffan announces Hood's Texas Brigade will hold its 55th annual reunion in Bryan on June 24 and 25 with joint events by Green's Brigade. Notables include Col Hood of Matagorda Plantation, Gen Robertson of Waco, and Lon A. Smith of Austin. Memorial stone to be placed near Bryan Library.
County Agent C. L. Benson reports on onion drying methods by Henry Kurten, terracing for soil conservation, and a call to join the State-wide cotton contest. He notes Sudan sorghum trials, grain and feed crop ideas, and prep for the December Poultry Show with over $200 in prizes.
Charles Adolphus Sterne 95, a prominent Mason and Confederate veteran, died in Palestine. He served in numerous Masonic bodies and held key roles in Texas Scottish Rite history, with roots tracing to Nacogdoches and Bryan. Services were held in Palestine and he was remembered for lifelong community involvement.
Telegram from Harlingen Star reports Harlingen hosts State Firemen`s Convention next week. Bryan will send 16 delegates with Miss Kate Parker the May Queen and chaperone Mrs. F L Henderson. Fire Chief C E Jenkins is a candidate for fourth vice president, aiming toward the presidency in four years.
Mr and Mrs J A Myres travel to Boston to witness son Allen Myres Jr graduate with a Master of Landscape Architecture from Harvard University The graduate completed his degree in April and has worked with Olmstead Brothers in Boston The Myres plan visits to Washington New York City Philadelphia and the Sesqui Centennial Exposition after graduation
Katie Sousares daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Sousares of Smetana Brazos county married John Archopulos of Teague at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Bryan. Greek ceremony conducted by a Houston priest with many relatives and friends attending from Mexia Dallas Houston Galveston and Teague. The couple left for Teague where a new home awaits them.
Grand Officers of Eastern Star attended a Bryan Chapter No. 222 gathering in the Masonic Temple as Mrs. R. L. Brown presided and visiting officers were welcomed. Assistant district deputy Mrs. Lula T. Herms praised Bryan Chapter's work, presented a silver platter gift, and the event featured pink gladioli decorations and a refreshment plate. The closing quote notes a verse by Thomas Moore.
Voters are presented with candidates for county offices including County Treasurer Mrs. Mattie C Hall Roy Montgomery Tom E Taylor County Judge H C Ferguson Tax Assessor Clyde F Goen Julius M Barron Tax Collector J M Ferguson County Superintendent D J McDonald J W McCrary Jr County Clerk A S McSwain Elmer M Dodson Sheriff Jess Conlee Jim H Reed County Attorney W E Neeley County Commissioner Precinct 1 C M Risinger Guy F Boyett Precinct 2 John Sabo Emmett Holland Precinct 8 F P Regmund Precinct 4 T Maloney J M Moore.
An old poultry ad promotes MARTIN'S ROOST PAINT to kill insects inside hen houses. It also advertises MARTIN'S POULT RY TON for infested chickens, guaranteed by Collins and Wickes.
Physicians endorse cleansing the system as a foundation of health. A thorough Calotabs regimen, taken weekly for several weeks, purifies the body and may relieve chronic ailments. Family package available with directions. advertised price noted.
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