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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1929

Page

6

Tariff Revision Foes and Debenture Plans Stir Congress

President Hoover faces a clash with Congress over the Smeet Hawkey tariff bill as the Senate debates Borah’s strikeout proposal and the farm relief plan. Debenture schemes spark opposition from farmers and lawmakers who warn of harmful effects on prices and foreign trade. The Friars Club ends a ban on women entering the gun drop event, noting men prefer spaces with female absence.

Hoover Congress Senate House Lannen Bockhart United States Houston Chronicle America Federal Treasury

Rural pride and civic progress theme from 1920s press

A fragment from an Associated Press notice with advertising logistics and a quotation by Dr. Seaman A. Knapp urging rural and civic pride. The text references newspaper distribution rights and promotional rates, followed by a social reform quote about republic values and land wealth guiding development of rural estates.

Seaman A. Knapp

Street paving and encroachments prompt Bryan action

The article urges Bryan to clear a southern street segment soon to support rapid business development. It notes prior encroachments by several businesses hinder the street and proposes the city commission arrange a reasonable, mutually agreed timeline to clear the street and balance property rights with progress.

Bryan City Commission

French trio fails to reach coast after Yellow Bird flight

The three French aviators aboard the Yellow Bird completed the eighth eastward Atlantic crossing from Maine toward Spain but ran out of gasoline. The mission is hailed as a milestone in aviation linking nations and fostering peace through closer international contact and understanding.

Maine Spain Atlantic Lotti

Salvation Army leader Gen Bramwell Booth remembered

Obituary notes Gen Bramwell Booth for shaping the Salvation Army into a global force of social aid. The piece also reflects on political and religious alignments, including Democratic and Baptist tensions, and mentions Hoover era tensions and a De Priest incident.

Bramwell Booth Salvation Army Army William Booth

Oklahoma City News And Opinions Roundup

A column highlights figures and events from politics and society. It mentions a jailed gang leader offered large sums for release, cites oil barons, and notes Houston plans a major air center with Bryan set to benefit. It also critiques Hoover’s farm board, Mrs. Coolidge publishing White House life articles, and Enid’s tourists camping in a street.

Southern Hoovercrafs Show Grit Under Pressure

Southern Hoovercrafs tested their mettle yesterday proving stamina under stress in a challenging stand.

Hoovercrafs

Chicago police add Red raids amid gangster freedom

Chicago police expand raids labeled Red but gangsters still roam freely. A dental research study is planned among Alaskan Eskimos, expected to reveal notable dental health traits.

Chicago

President Faces Challenge of Governing for All People

A leader admits the role grows harder as no single policy pleases every group. The statement reflects ongoing pressure from diverse constituencies seeking representation and accountability in governance.

Mumford School Plans Barbecue to Raise Funds

Mumford school hosts barbecue at White's pecan grove starting 11 30 a m on Wednesday June 26 to aid school equipment upgrades for higher standards to affiliate as a high school. Principal speakers include Hon F L Henderson and Judge W C Davis with a dance in the evening. Board members listed. L J Starr will teach vocational agriculture this year.

White Pecan Grove Mumford School F. L. Henderson W. C. Davis Mumford School Board J. T. Collier Pete Nigl H. L. Shoap Gilbert Stubbs W. A. King C. E. Bullock J. T. Abbott L. J. Starr A. and M. College

Summer Figures Hit by Mercury in Bryan

No rainfall was recorded in Bryan last week as temperatures stayed in the summer range. Highs reached 93 degrees while lows fell to 64, with Friday showing the greatest daily spread of 90 to 64. The county seeks rain to relieve the dry spell.

Bryan

Diseases of Sheep Course At Texas A M College

Special to The Eagle College Station June 138 The seventh annual short course for graduate veterinarians at A M College of Texas features lectures on newer developments in sheep pathology. Speakers include Dr. Hubert Schmidt Dr. Y J Aiken Dr. Charles E Salsberg and Dr. Gerard picenene with a Brazos bottom plantations tour planned for Tuesday afternoon.

College Station A. & M. College of Texas Hubert Schmidt Division of Veterinary Science Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Y. J. Aiken Lubbock State Veterinary Medical Association of Texas Schmidt Charles E. Salsberg Kansas City, Mo Gerard Picenene Bureau of Ley Jeannerette Live Stock Sanitary Commission Fort Worth Chas. N. Shepardson A. & M. College H. L. Darby Bureau of Animal Industry Fort

Two Directors Quit as Brazos Chamber Debates Road Upgrades

Two directors of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce resigned citing heavy private business and time pressures. The group discussed paving Highway 6 and 21 between College Station and Millican with state funding and a county match, plus improvements to Ferguson Crossing Road and rights of way.

Brazos County State Highway Commission College Station Millican Bryan and Howell Oak McKenzie Hood’s Green’s Brigades Bryan Ferguson Road Travis B. Bryan E.E. Yeager J. Webb Howell County Commissioners Court Ferguson Crossing Mr. Bryan J. E. Blsir State Commission Austin S. E. Eberstadt Highway Commission Bryan and Brazos County Coulter

Soil and Water Conservation Conference Opens at the College

Ex tension Service director A M C Martin speaks at the Bryan College event urging public participation. A dinner Thursday night is open to all Bryan citizens with tickets available through County Agent C L Benson. Delegations from Normangee cancel their morning attendance.

C.B. Martin A. and M. College Soil and Water Conservation Conference Bryan C. L. Benson Normangee San Antonio Trail George A. Adams Wilsor Bradley Travis B. Bryan F. L. Cavitt B. C. Ferguson W. S. Higgs J. Webb Howell John M. Lawrence J. Bryan Miller Oak McKenzie M. L. Parker M. F. Vitopil A. W

Home Town Band Kicks Off With Promising First Practice

Henry Locke reports the Home Town Band held its initial practice at Sue Haswell Memorial Park. About twenty pieces participated and a weekly practice is planned each Monday night to improve balance and expand the repertoire for future engagements.

Henry Locke Sue Haswell Memorial Locke

Suffers Injuries In Fall At Home

Mrs. C. L. Beason is ill at her home after a fall about a week ago. She broke one or more ribs when she dropped a bucket while at an out building. Initially no serious symptoms appeared but later pain worsened and medical exam indicated probable rib fractures.

C. L. Beason Beason

New Engine For City Plant Is Received Here

The Bryan city power plant received a 600 h p Diesel engine weighing about 250000 pounds, with a larger unit near 60000 pounds. Unloading will take two to three days and a Busch Salzer expert from St Louis will oversee installation. The plant will total 1825 horsepower after placement.

Bryan City Busch- Salzer Company St. Louis

Automobile Men Talk About Shop

More than two score automotive mechanics and garage workers met last night at the Wilson Motor Company. The gathering centered on shop practice with a program of stills and moving pictures. Speakers included H. J. Denning and F. C. Shell of Houston and E. Schaud of the Baltimore company, along with R. W. Chambers of Waco and S. McCracken of Detroit discussing shop practice.

Wilson Motor Company H. J. Denning F. C. Shell Houston E. Schaud Hutto Engineering Company Baltimore R. W. Chambers Archenheld Auto Supply Company Waco

Thoughtful wisdom on worm symptoms in children

A brief note explains that when children grind teeth sleep poorly lose appetite or have abdominal pains they may have worms. It counsels using White's Cream Vermifuge to treat the infestation and urges timely response to warning signals.

Nature Roman. & Vick

Annual Election Held Last Night By Local Masons

Pryan Masons active in W. T. Austin Chapter No 87 and in W. T. Austin Council No 52 held their annual elections in Masonic Hall. Chapter officers named High Priest Thomas Berdine and others. Council officers with Thrice Illustrious Master T. H. Black and staff listed.

T. H. Black C. M. Haliburton W. F. Tauber F. E. Lichte J. N. Dulaney

City Hall Carpenter Improves After Fall Injury

G. F. Richards, a city hall carpenter on the new building, fell from steel work to a cement stair between the first and second floors. He was reported better at a local hospital today.

G. F. Richards City Hall

Unpleasant Subject and Worm Remedies

Mothers worried by restless sleep loss of appetite itching and other signs may blame worms. New doses of White's Cream Vermifuge are advertised as a sure and harmless expellant. White's Vermifuge sold for 35 cents per bottle by Roman & Vick.

Emmel Attends Texas Drugists Meeting in Fort Worth

E R Emmel represented Bryan at the 50th annual Texas Pharmaceutical Association convention in Fort Worth opening a four day meeting. Tax measures including a proposed four cent cigarette tax and levies on tobacco and other taxes facing druggists are key topics at the event.

Bryan E. R. Emmel Texas Pharmaceutical Association Fort Worth

The Eagle Advertisements Offer Harvest Help

A local notice encourages readers to use The Eagle advertisements to reach customers and boost sales. It promises effective results for advertised goods and services by placing ads in the paper.

Eagle

Adults and children share diseases and worms

Adults suffer from worm infections just as children do, though they may misattribute symptoms. Common signs include teeth grinding, restless sleep, and itching around the nose and anus, while adults seek costly treatments unaware the worms are the cause. White's Vertifuge advertised at Fagle.

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