Bryan Weekly Eagle notables and press associations listed
The Bryan Weekly Eagle carries notices about editors and press associations including Mrs Lee J Rountree and the Associated Press. It mentions advertising reps in Dallas and Chicago and lists carrier rates, with poetry quotes from Kingsley and Voltaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Associated Press Press
Cos
Texas Daily Press League
610 Tile Bank
Dallas
Texas
Madison N
Association
Chicago
Dutnois
Quotations on Nature and Virtue from Collins and Pope
A compact pair of lines reflects on how Jonson embodies nature through art and how Pope notes that every man varies in virtue and vice, with extremes rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonson
William Collins
Mysterious Query From Mineral Wells Sparks Patriotic Debate
A young girl from Mineral Wells asks who removed riot from patriot, while Fairfield Recorder notes a farmer’s pride in farming methods and warns of cotton overproduction with a likely 12 cent price this fall. calls for growing food and feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ino
Mineral Wells
Fairfield Recorder
Tributes for Cliff Lopez Highlight Kurten Club Talk
Speech by Cliff Lopez at Kurten agricultural club praises his achievements as a Mexican American youth and underscores the value of boys and girls agricultural clubs. The address lauds his multilingual abilities and his Chicago trip as proof of merit and self reliance enabled by extension work from Texas A and M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Lopez
Agricultural Club
Kurten
Land of the Free
Home of
Democracy
Chicago
Extension Service Department
A. and M. College of Texas
Kurten Club
Community Cooperation Urged By Waco Times Herald
The Waco Times Herald argues for stronger community cooperation addressing citizens who avoid contributing to local development. The editorial targets Bryan readers urging active involvement beyond letting others undertake projects for personal gain. It notes political and religious differences as obstacles to shared progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Times-Herald
Bryan
Waco
Building up the community through local plants and patronage
Speech urges supporting local industry to foster community growth. It argues that buying from home plants, not outsiders, boosts prosperity, citing ice plants and other small beginnings as models and noting the benefit to households with cantaloupes and staple goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva
Jove
Waco
Kansas
Missouri
Value of Service Clubs Emphasized for Community Growth
The author praises service clubs for their role in civic life. Members’ worth and teamwork matter more than size or wealth. Local groups like Lions and Rotary are urged to attend meetings to ease strain and promote community welfare through cooperation and friendly interaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Readings, crops, and Texas travel in Brazos County
A texan sentiment notes readers should pursue personal conduct over overregulation. The article highlights thriving cotton and corn crops in Brazos Valley, with many tourists traveling to the Gulf. It urges Texans to see Texas first and to obey the law, reducing talk of law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos Valley
Brazos County
The
Gulf
Texas
Precinct chairmen named in Dallas County Democratic races
The county Democratic Executive Committee drew ballot order with Lynch Davidson leading the governor slate, Miriam Ferguson third and Dan Moody sixth. Precinct chairmen were appointed, and candidates are assessed to cover primary costs. several county offices listed with fees and due dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democratic Executive Committee
Lynch Davidson
Miriam A. Ferguson
Dan Moody
F. L. Henderson
W. S. Higgs
R. B. Grant
R. V. Armstrong
R. W. Armstrong
Charley Merka
Joe Locke
Ed Martin
Monticello to Host Sesqui Centennial Exercises
The Thomas Jefferson Centennial Commission and the Jefferson Memorial Foundation announce national exercises at Monticello in Charlottesville Virginia on July 4 and 5 to mark the 150th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's death. The editor accepts invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson Centennial Commission
The
United States
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation
Monticello
Charlottesville
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Go to the polls and vote for the best Texas state official
The writer argues Democrats should vote in primaries for the candidate they believe will best serve Texas. He denounces abstaining as a faulty theory and urges all citizens to participate and cast a ballot in the primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Interesting Facts From Nature And History
A collection of curious observations notes the dragon fly many lens rich eyes twelve thousand lenses, codfish laying over three million eggs, robin killing about eight hundred flies daily, and a biblical day covering about thirty three miles. It also mentions Herod and Alexander's toy steam power from circa 250 BC, glass windows used for light in 1180, Dutch thimble invention late 1600s, ancient Rome viewing baldness as deformity, and yeast absence in bread before the seventeenth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herod
Alexander
Rome
Judge Not A Street Vendor Reveals Hidden Kindness
An old woman who sells papers on Spaghetti Avenue is judged harshly by a writer. A crippled girl, rescued through surgery, inspires the narrator to see the vendor’s sacrifice and faith. The story ends with the idea that appearances hide a beautiful soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spagetti Avenue
Jesus
Austin Callan
Voting a Solemn Duty in Texas Elections
A civic exhortation urges all Texans to treat voting as a duty, urging voters to set aside prejudices and choose the most qualified candidates. It emphasizes government serves the people and calls for thoughtful, earnest ballot casting for efficient administration.
Cotton Fleas At Work In The Brazos Valley
Phillip Note of the Brazos Valley near Steele's Store reports a cotton flea infestation to County Agent C. L. Benson. Dr. F. L. Thomas of the Experiment Station recommends powdered sulphur for control, using 10 to 20 pounds per acre eight or ten days apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Note
Brazos Valley
Steele
C. L. Benson
F. L. Thomas
Dokey Picnic Held Friday at Dellwood
The D O K K Club held a picnic at Dellwood Park between Bryan and College from 5 to 9 pm. A small crowd due to a baseball game and the death of Judge J W Hamilton, with baskets prepared earlier, shared an old fashioned basket lunch and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dellwood Park
Bryan
College
J. W. Hamilton
Judge Hamilton
Myers greet Boston trip from proud Texas parents
Bryan friends received greetings by today's mail from Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Myers of Harvard University Cambridge Mass. They visited their son J Allen Myers Jr who graduated in the class of 1926. They praised the trip and their Southern home in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
J. A. Myers
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
J. Allen Myers, Jr
Boston
Texas
Annual Picnic of The Lutheran Church Kurten
The Lutheran Church of Kurten hosts an all day picnic on July 1 with entertainments and a shared noon meal. Attendees are urged to bring well-filled baskets to contribute to a large communal spread on the church grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Kurten
Lutheran Evangelical Church of
Echoes Of Press Meeting At State Convention
A Texas Press Association gathering sparked lively chatter on politics and press roles. Notable figures included W. D. Hornaday and Mrs Mamie Wynne Cox, with discussions spanning organization influence, civic duty, and poetry amid friendly, cordial exchanges.
Bryan Chamber Eyes Air Mail Route From Houston to Dallas
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce discussed pursuing an aerial mail route linking Houston and Dallas with a Bryan landing stop. Secretary Eberstadt to contact authorities as plans move forward. The group also reviewed traffic direction needs for travelers and commemorations upcoming at Hood's Brigade reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Houston
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
Hood
Carnegie Library
A. M. Waldrop
City Development Committee
Foouston
New York National Line
New York
Eberstadt
Gelbers Head to New Orleans for Treatment
Mr and Mrs Will F Gelber and their young son Felix depart for New Orleans La where Mrs Gelber seeks specialist treatment Friends hope for a successful outcome and her swift return to Bryan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Gelber
New Orleans
Will F. Gelber
Felix
Mrs Ernest Langford Elected President of Missionary Society
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church of Bryan elected officers for the ensuing year. Mrs Ernest Langford becomes president with Mrs J E Dishman as vice president, Mrs LeRoy Davidson as secretary and treasurer, and Mrs John R Edmonds as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church of
Bryan
Ernest Langford
J. E. Dishman
LeRoy Davidson
John R. Edmonds
First Bale Cotton Not Merchantable
The Houston Cotton Exchange classification committee found the first bale of the 1926 27 season mixed gin cut and not merchantable. The bale from Donna Hidalgo County Texas was not auctioned and was returned to the consignee firm. The incident serves as a warning to Texas cotton planters to improve quality for prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Cotton Exchange
Houston
Donna
Hidalgo County
Texas
Cotton Exchange
Exchange Classification Committee
Officers Elected for Chapter 87 in Bryan Texas
W T Austin Chapter 87 R A M Bryan elected officers on Monday June 21. Installation set for 8 pm Thursday June 24 by D C McCord grand officer. Officers listed include Spahr Yates Henderson Berdine Dulaney Lichte Payne and others with refreshments promised. Also Austin Council No 52 Royal and Select Masters to be installed by McCord with similar list of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Austin
Bryan
D. C. McCord
Grand Council of Texas
E. K. Spahr
H. P
C. C. Yates
O. O. Benderson
T. L. Berdine
C. H
H. E. Randolph
P. S
W. P. Stevens
J. N. Dulaney
F. E. Lichte
J. W. Payne
H. OD. Wilson
C. F. Hillier
C. M. Halliburton
W. T. Austin Council
Royal & Select Masters
Companion McCord
KE. K. Spahr
O. O. Henderson
T. H. Black
IP. C
D B. Cofer
Recorder
A. L. Darnell
W. L. Ayres
Sentinel
Dan Moody to Speak in Brazos County July Event
Dan Moody candidate for governor will be principal speaker at a July barbecue at Smetana school house in Brazos County. The gathering is expected to be the county’s largest in years with date to be confirmed within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Moody
Brazos County
Smetana School House
Dan
Miss Jane Elliott Improving After Illness
Miss Jane Elliott daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Elliott has been quite ill with pneumonia but is reported very much improved and progressing well today. This good news brings relief to her many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hornaday
Old Express
Gunter
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
Fred B. Robinson
Waco
A. D. Jackson
A. and M. College
Mamie Wynne Cox
Dallas
Laurate
Miss Elliott
Miss Jane Elliott
E. C. Elliott
Miss Jane
Democratic Primary Announcements for 26th District Officials
Public notices list candidate choices for July Democratic primaries including W. 8. Barron for Representative Jerry etc for County offices such as Treasurer Hall Montgomery Taylor Ferguson Goen Barron, Sheriff Conlee Reed Neeley, Clerk McSwain Dodson, and commissioners Risinger Boyett Sabo Holland Regmund Mirabella Maloney Moore with precinct slates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch Davidson
Harris County
F. Zimmerman
Morris County
Miriam A. Ferguson
Bell County
Edith E. Wilmans
Dallas County
Kate Miller Johnston
Bexar County
Dan Moody
Williamson County
Barry Miller
James Allred
Wichita County
Jac. W. Hornsby
Travis County
T. K. Irwin
Thomas Simpson Christopher
Chas. S. Bradfield
Rusk County
Claude Pollard
S. H. Terrell
McLennon County
Lon Garner
Stephens County
G. E. Johnson
Jones County
Ed A. Christian, Jr
Geo. G. Garrett
Cherokee County
P. B. Terrell
Titus County
J. T. Robison
C. V. Terrell
Wise County
Chas. E. Baughman
Brown County
Robt. E. Speer
Supreme Court
William Pierson
Hunt County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Lee P. Pierson
F. L. Hawkins
Ellis County
Court of Civil Appeals
10Th Supreme Judicial District
Geo. W. Barcus
Luther A. Johnson
W. C. Davis
W. S. Barron
D. J. McDonald
J. W. McCrary, Jr
W. E. Neeley
J. G. Minkert
Democratic Executive Committee
W. S. Higgs
J. W. Smith
Guy F. Boyett
C. M. Risinger
Justice of the Peace
Douglas Royder
John Sabo
Emmett Holland
W. E. Gandy
M. J. Mirabella
F. F. Regmund
Jno. Yeager
William Conrad
Ed. S. Martin
J. M. Moore
J. T. Maloney
Joe T. McGee
W. W. Gainer
M. M. Vance
J. B. Priddy
N. C. Cole
Otto Plagens
Frank Canzalo
Joe T. Locke
J. L. Hensarling
T. C. Elliott
M. G. Cross
W. R. Henry
J. O. Orr
Geo. House
Chas
Merka
F. L. Henderson
R. V. Armstrong
J. S. Morgan
Chas. Merka
Solon Morgan
Bryan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Charles Kingsley
Voltaire
Chapman
Samuel Johnson
Dellwood
MR. and
Mrs. Myers
Texas Press Association
Bryan and Brazos County
E. A. Lightfoot
Allen Academy
Magnolia Petroleum Company
W. P. Moore
Lightfoot
N. B. Allen
Eagle
Rotary and
Lions Club
Academy
Allen
R. O. Allen
J. H. Allen
J. W. Barton
D. L. Wilson
J. W. Sandifer
Jno. M. Lawrence, Sr
Highway Committee
Tyler Haswell
Texas Brigade
Green’s
J. W. Batts
J. C. Cloud
Farmers’ Union
C. H. Winkler
Austin
Fire Insurance Commission
W. H. Cole
J. W. Coulter
H. O. Ferguson
Jones
Missionary Society
Bugle Printing Company
Barron
Mrs. Mattie
Hall Roy Montgomery Tom E. Taylor
H. C. Ferguson
Clyde F. Goen
Julius M. Barron
J. M. Ferguson
J. W. J. W. McCrary, JR
A. S. McSwain
Elmer M. Dodson
Jess Conlee
Jim H. Reed
Attornay
W. BE. Neeley
County
M. Risinger
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