No. of The Brazos County Eagle newspaper ad rates
Bryan Texas newspaper page shows post office and press details from 1912. It lists daily and weekly rates for Brazos county and advertising representatives in Dallas New York and Chicago. The page also quotes a home life proverb and ends with a page number 2.26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
Lee J. Rountree
Dn Aetna
Brazos County
Eagle
Associated Press
Texas Daily Press League
Mercantile Bank
Dallas
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Association
Chicago
Ilinois
Bolton family to pursue summer graduate work at Ohio University
Dean F. C. Bolton and his family will depart Tuesday by car for Ohio University. He will take graduate work this summer and stay on campus in a professor's home while the professor is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Bolton
University of Ohio
Dean Bolton
Ohio University
Brazos County History Noted By Judge Davis At Elm Tree
Judge W. Davis shares Brazos county history noting the watershed crest at the big elm tree in front of Judge J. T. Maloney’s East 28th Street home. He explains water on the west drains to the Brazos river while water on the east heads to the Navasota river.
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Judge W
The Bryan Daily Eagle Gets a New Headline Look
A humorous note from Gilmer Mirror mentions The Bryan Daily Eagle reducing its size of head to improve appearance. The exchange quips about a charming female editor and her talons, with playful digs comparing personalities across papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
Gilmer Mirror
Marshall Messenger
Texas Brigade Reunion Brings Bryan Folk Bright Smile
Organizers in Bryan announce the annual reunion of the Texas Brigade aims to showcase hospitality and cheer. Volunteers are urged to prepare, assist guests, and present a welcoming, festive atmosphere for attendees.
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Dead’s
Texas Brigade
Bryan
Two Judges Try Camouflage At Dallas Confederate Reunion
Judges W C Davis and J Felton Lane of Hearne attended the Dallas reunion with Grey hairs feared in the crowd. They joked about their roguish looks and bought talcum powder to blend in. They stayed from sunup to sunset, watched veterans dance, and laughed at their own disguise while the last attendee left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Dallas
W. C. Davis
J. Felton Lane
Hearne
South
Judge Davis
Judge Lane
Eagle in Style Improves Its Appearance in Gilmer
The Mineral Wells Index notes local chatter over the Bryan Eagle getting its hair bobbed. Gilmer and Bryan Kage weigh in with quips on feminine style and appearance amidst the exchange.
RECORD THE PAST Brazos County Historical Association Seeks Local Histories
The Brazos county historical project urges older residents and readers to submit stories and incidents from the past. It stresses the need to preserve local heritage before it fades with passing generations and invites contributions for publication.
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Brazos County
Hagle
Union
Texas
Brazos
Texan educator Bizzell leaves A and M for Oklahoma post
The Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College sees Dr W B Bizzell resign to head the University of Oklahoma. Unioned opinions note Texas loses a respected educator while Oklahoma gains a capable administrator. Public discussion links state funding, politics, and educational leadership.
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W. B. Bizzell
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas
Bizzell
Agricultural and Mechanical
Ross Former State Official Dies in Sugar Land
Ben W. Ross 40 former assistant superintendent of Imperial State Farm No 3 near Sugar Land Texas died suddenly of heart trouble at his home. He leaves a wife Margaret two young children four brothers and one sister. A Mason and Shriner he will be buried in Huntsville Texas after a 9 15 a m moving and a 4 p m burial service.
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Houston
Ben W. Ross
Imperial State Farm
Burgess- Whisenant Undertaking Company
Huntsville
Texas
Ross
Hanway of Dallas Visits his old boyhood home
Will V. Hanway of Dallas spends a week in Bryan with his brother J. T. Hanway and family. Old time friends greet him on the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will V. Hanway
Dallas
Bryan
J. T. Hanway
Mr. Hanway
Governor Approves Emergency Prison Loan in Texas
Governor Ferguson approved an emergency loan of 200000 dollars to the prison commission. The loan awaits attorney general approval and terms remain confidential until finalized. Attorney W L Hill of Houston and Wright Morrow will confer on the deal.
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Austin
Prison Commission
Attorney General
W. L. Hill
Houston
Ferguson
Attorney Hall
Attorney Hill
Wright Morrow
Houston Bank
Darrow Children Undergo Tonsil Operations at Bryan Hospital
Tom and Thilena Darrow children of Mr and Mrs W H Darrow had their tonsils removed this morning at Bryan hospital. Baby Margaret Darrow, three year old daughter, had a mastoid operation on Saturday and is recuperating nicely and will soon be well.
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Tom
Thilena Darrow
W. H. Darrow
Bryan Hospital
Margaret Darrow
Summer School Opens at A and M College With Record Enrollment
The first session of the summer term at A and M College of Texas starts Monday June 8. Dean Winkler reports the largest enrollment yet with more regular students and an increased roster of teachers for courses in school methods educational psychology and teaching principles. The rural demonstration school will operate as a one teacher seventh grade unit and coaching courses will be offered under D X Bible.
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College Station
A. & M. College of Texas
C. UH. Winkler
Department of Rural Education
D. X. Bible
Department of Physical Education
Treble Clef Club Delivers A Rose Dream at Carnegie Library
A large audience enjoyed the Treble Clef Club’s musical operetta A Rose Dream at Carnegie Library. Miss Nannie Berryman directs a class of young musicians who performed in fairyland costumes with a cast including Ruth Johnson Helen Fickey N A Stewart Jr and Percy Tardy among others with Miss Carroll at the piano.
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Carnegie Library
Nannie Berryman
Fairyland
Rose
Hop-O-Thumb
Land of the Lost
Little Rose
Ruth Johnson
Bryan Endorsement Committee Keeps Local Money In
Secretary S. E. Eberstadt reported that four solicitors and seven advertising schemes were refused endorsement in the past week. From the Chamber of Commerce meeting in Bryan the Bryan Daily Eagle notes local money stayed in Bryan through the endorsement committee. The Beeville Picayune encourages continued activity and backing for Secretary Kring.
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S. E. Eberstadt
Sven
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Bryan Daily Eagle
Chamber
Kring
Beeville Picayune
Engagement Announced for Miss Una Buchanan and Tucker Mast
Formal announcement made at the Edge home as Miss Una Buchanan, daughter of Mr and Mrs S G Buchanan, and Tucker Mast of Nacogdoches plan to wed in June. A social shower featured a floral pink decor, a miniature well centerpiece, and guests drew gifts and well wishes from the bucket.
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Harry Edge
Una Buchanan
S. G. Buchanan
Tucker Mast
Nacogdoches
Larry Edge
Lena Wooten
C. B. Thompson
Una
Mrs. Sims Visited Austin This Weekend
Mrs. M. W. Sims travels to Austin for the weekend and plans to return to Bryan on Monday of the following week.
Burleson Named as Possible A and M College President
Major Richard Coke Burleson U S A is reportedly to be considered by the Texas A and M College board for the presidency to fill the vacancy from W B Bizzell's resignation. Although not a candidate, he is said to accept if offered. Burleson is a Texas native, A and M and West Point graduate, Fort Leavenworth post graduate honor graduate, and then on the U S Army general staff in Washington drafting the World War history.
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M. College
West Point
Fort Leavenworth
General Staff
United States Army
Washington
Charles W Bryan Urges Nonpolitical Chautauqua Talk
Charles W Bryan former vice presidential nominee appeared at a Chautauqua program in Cameron urging parties to avoid religious talk and to focus on government governed issues. He called for equal rights and no special privileges and urged tariff reductions to revive factories in the North East and South and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cameron
Charles W. Bryan
Hubby Pledges Aid In Clearing Navasota River
Secretary Eberstadt receives a letter from Turner Hubby pledging prompt investigation and action to abate salt water overflow from oil fields polluting the Navasota River. Bryan Chamber seeks relief as saltier water harms fish and forces cattlemen to fear losses along the river.
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Hubby
Navasota River
Navasota
Sam E. Eberstadt
Turner E. Hubby
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
First Woman Serves on Hunt County Petit Jury
Judge New man Phillips reported a woman juror for the week in Greenville. Ada Maier of Commerce was accepted and qualified, serving during the week, and is the first lady impaneled on the Hunt County jury.
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Cooper
Newman Phillips
Sixty-Second Judicial District
Greenville
Ada Maier
Commerce
Hunt County
Willis sisters travel from New York to Texas for summer plans
Mrs. Mattie D. Willis and her sister Mrs. A. M. Waldrop sailed from New York to Texas. Waldrop heads to Bryan, Willis to Waco to visit her mother. Willis plans a larger studio on Carnegie Trail and autumn return for piano instruction and lectures on music understanding and appreciation. The pair reached Bryan after a pleasant voyage from New York to Galveston aboard the San Jacinto.
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New York
Mattie D. Willis
A. M. Waldrop
Texas
Mrs M Francis Trips to Bryn From College Station
Mrs M Francis motored to Bryn today from her College Station home, likely running errands or visiting relatives. The brief item notes a routine local trip by private car.
Bryan Men Speak Hardware Dealers Meet At Houston
District No. 6 of the Hardware and Implement Dealers Association will meet in Houston June 11 and 12 with J. E. Covey presiding. Bryan participants include J. D. Martin on credit and Sam E. Eberstadt on Bryan advertising plans. Guests will enjoy ship channel cruise and dinner at the San Jacinto Inn.
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The
Hardware and Implement Dealers Association
Houston
J. E. Covey
Bryan
J. D. Martin
State Hardware and Implement Dealers Association
Sam E. Eberstadt
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Ship Channel
San Jacinto Battlefield
San Jacinto Inn
Gas Engine Course at Summer School Starts June 17
A and M College Texas announces an eight week Gas Engine Automobile and Tractor course starting June 17. The program targets farmers and rural workers aiming to lower production costs through practical engine, vehicle, and tractor knowledge. A bulletin is available from the Agricultural Engineering Department.
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Eagle
College Station
A. and M. College of Texas
Agricultural Engineering Department
A. and M. College
Noel Negroes Granted Five Day Respite
In Austin on June 8 Associated Press reports Governor Miriam A. Ferguson granted a five day reprieve to Frank and Lorenzo Noel two Dallas murder defendants sentenced for the April 12 attack on Mrs. Mary Steer. Their execution set for Sunday June 28.
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Austin
Frank and
Lorenzo Noel
Negro Brothers
Mary Steer
Dallas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Searcy keynote at Tabor Community Club meeting
Dr A Searcy president of the Bryan Lions Club was the substitute speaker for the Tabor Community Club meeting. He highlighted service by Lions Rotarians and Kiwanis, urged firms to serve humanity, and praised the club’s past and future work alongside A. & M. Extension staff.
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Tabor
Una Armstrong
Walter Tabor Community Club
C. L. Benson
W. C. Colson
Searcy
A. Searcy
Bryan Lions Club
Lions
Rotarians
Kiwanis
S. C. Hoyle
Extension Service Publications
A. & M. College
Jim Cloud
Dr. Searcy
Walter Armstrong
Dr Bizzell Speaks At Nacogdoches High School
In Nacogdoches on June 8 the Nacogdoches High School graduation saw 71 graduates. Dr W B Bizzell, head of Texas A and M College and future University of Oklahoma president, gave the class address. Fred Thompson and Beula Hill were named salutatorian and valedictorian and received diplomas.
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Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches High School
W. B. Bizzell
A. & M. College of Texas
University of Oklahoma
Fred Thompson
Beula Hill
A. A. Nelson
R. F. Davis
Mrs Algie Benbow Hosts Sewing Club At Ursuline Avenue
Mrs Algie Benbow entertained the Sewing Club Friday afternoon from 4 30 to 6 o clock at her Ursuline avenue home. The gathering included several out of town guests Mrs John Sharp Williams Jr of Yazoo City Miss Mrs L L Click of Austin Mrs George R Branch of Teague and Mrs M H Schluter of Rusk with a delicious refreshment course served at six.
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Algie Benbow
Sewing Club
Ursuline Avenue
John Sharp Williams, Jr
Yazoo City
L. L. Click
Austin
George R. Branch
Teague
M. H. Schluter
Rusk
Vice Heads of Press Named by A H Luker
June 8 Texas Press Association appoints vice presidents for the International Press Foundation. Named: C. P. Gresham Temple Pythian Banner Knight Sam Fore Floresville Henry Edwards Tyler C W Warrick Canyon W C Edwards Denton Tom Finty Dallas B F Harigal LaGrange. Appointments made by A H Luker PTA president.
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Grapeland
Texas Press Association
International Press Foundation
C. P. Gresham
Pythian Banner-Knight
Temple
Sam Fore
Chronicle
Floresville
Henry Edwards
Journal
Tyler
C. W. Warrick
News
Canyon
W. C. Edwards
Record Chronicle
Denton
Tom Finty
Dallas
B. F. Harigal
LaGrange
A. H. Luker
The
Dr Bizzell Speaks at Austin Luncheon for Dr Splawn
Dr W B Bizzell, president of A and M College, travels to Austin for the installation of W M Splawn as president of Texas University. He will address a luncheon in Splawn's honor and then proceed to Galveston to address the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Convention in session there.
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W. B. Bizzell
A. and M. College
Austin
W. M. W. Splawn
Texas University
Noted Artist Is Bryan Boy
J Allen Myers Jr plans three to four months in Europe studying landscape art after a leave from Harvard. He has declined offers from leading Italian and American landscape artists to pursue continental study and finish his Harvard degree.
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J. Allen Myers, Jr
Europe
Harvard
Myers
J. Allen Myers
Bryan
England
France
Italy
Switzerland
Spain
America
Terracio Vitale
New York
Warren J. Manning
St. Louis
Missouri
Allen Military Academy
Cornell University
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
Bryan Kage
Bryan Eagle
Mineral Wells Index
Man OF the Hour
Dr. Bizzell
A. and
Oklahoma University
Sooners
Galveston
Houston Post-Dispatch
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
United States
Wilson
Mezes
College of the City of New York
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Lamar
K. Bizzell
Austin -Mexia Daily News
M. College Wise OF
Treble Clef Club
Maj. Burleson
A.M
Charles Bryan
Chautauqua
Petit Jury
Waldrop
Noel Negroes
A.h.luker
Bryan Boy
Cornell
California
Auburn
Alabama
School of Landscape Art
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