Weekly Eagle front matter and editor’s quip
The notice lists publication details for the Weekly Eagle in Brazos County Texas with pricing and schedule, mentions Lee J. Rountree as managing editor, and a quoted remark on Governor James M Cox of Ohio as a wheat farmer. The quip asserts Cox will be a producer though not president, framing him as self sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAGLE
Brazos County
Texas
James M. Cox
Oho
Ohio
Jimmie Cox
United States
Oats and Tomatoes Price Confusion in 1930s Texas
The Temple Telegram notes oats at 34 cents a bushel while a patron questions paying 35 cents for oatmeal at a restaurant. Tomatoes rot in fields at San Benito as prices imply growers earn about 12 cents. transit to Houston adds a 5 cent mark up, though dining costs could reach 385 cents.
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Temple
San Benito
Houston
Harris County Is Interested in Better Horses
Colonel Petties writes a food article and recalls a 25th legislature bill by A Frank Brizance of Grimes County proposing penalties for killing horses and abandoning them by roadsides. The piece notes prior similar bills by Jno H Bailey and argues that autos threaten Harris County horses and people, calling for stricter enforcement and respect for horse life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Chronicle
J. N. Petties
Black Headnes
Harris Couny
Houston Terrtory
A. Frank Brizance
Grimes County
Jno. H. Bailey
Houston
Harris County
Col. Pettis
Doner
Eden announces marriage of Ethel Ruth to Edward Sibley
Mr and Mrs Charlie I Eden announce the marriage of their daughter Ethel Ruth to Mr Edward Austin Sibley on Tuesday June 22 1922 in Bryan Texas. At home after July 6 2221 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio Texas cards received by friends here and throughout the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie I. Eden
Ethel Ruth
Edward Austin Sibley
Bryan
Texas
San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio
Candidate Cards Printed on Short Order at Eagle Office
Campaign material from the Eagle Office shows candidate cards produced quickly for local races. Printing runs indicate urgent distribution ahead of a looming deadline.
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Eagle Office
Keeping School Going All Year Round Idea Shaped
Dallas Times-Herald argues for year round use of school facilities with staggered vacations and nine months of instruction per pupil. It notes equipment conservation and broader access, while acknowledging teacher salary challenges and the need to adjust pay for extended service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Times-Herald
Dallas
Greiner
Funeral of Mrs Hoppess in Bryan
Mrs. W F Hoppess of Hillsboro sister of Dr H T Coulter died after being struck by a car in Bryan Sunday morning. She suffered multiple fractures including arms legs hip and ribs. Funeral held in Bryan Monday with her former Hillsboro pastor now presiding elder officiating. Attendants included Dr and Mrs Coulter and daughter Helen and Rochdale Chamber of Commerce representatives Lon Hudson C W Sledge John E Cooke and Secretary Wyatt.
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W. F. Hoppess
Hillsboro
H. T. Coulter
Bryan
J. W. Coulter
Decedent
Dallas
Coulter
Helen
Rochdale Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
Lon Hudson
C. W. Sledge
John E. Cooke
Wyatt
Rotary Club Met Wednesday With New Members Report
President M. E. Wallace chaired the Rotary Club luncheon at the Green Parrot Tea Room. The group welcomed three new members James W. James Madison Hall and David Reid and hosted visitors J. Boog-Scott and W. L. Forman. A future Y M C A luncheon venue and Hood's Brigade guests were discussed with transport planned. A Boys Work Committee recommended a Bryan camping and fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Wallace
Rotary Club
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Los Angeles
Green Parrot Tea Room
C. E. Finley
Educational Committee
James W. James
James Drug Store
Madison Hall
Bryan Public Schools
David Reid
Reid’s
J. E. Boog-Scott
State Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Fort Worth
Pr B. Youngblood
W. L. Forman
Denten
Secy
L. G. Jones
College
Y. M. C. A. It Was Decided To Hold the Meeting Next Wednesday In the “Y
Hood’s Brigade
W. S. Barron
Boys Work Committee
Bryan
Flood meeting postponed to July 7 in Cameron
Milam County flood control conference delayed from today to July 7 due to the absence of Cameron Commercial Club leaders. Officials and representatives from state and federal agencies, including Stiles, Dunlap, Clark, Brunnemeyer, and Johnson, were notified. The meeting aims to outline plans for flood control along the Brazos and Colorado rivers and extend the reclamation effort to Milam County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Cameron
Texas
Milam County
W. W. Chambers
Cameron Commercial Club
Robert McLane
W. B. Skelton
Commercial Club
Arthur A. Stiles
Austin
A. S. Dunlap
C. S. Clark
State Board of Water Engineers
Dr. B. Brunnemeyer
United States Weather Bureau
Houston
Luther A. Johnson
Congress
C. C. Ellsworth
United States Geological Survey
Lee J. Roundtree
Bryan
A. D. Jackson
A. and
M. College
Brazos River Reclamation Association
Chambers of Commerce of
Rockdale
Thorndale
Milano
Brazos
Colorado
Brazos River
Millican and Brazos County Club Work Flourishes
Monthly report for Brazos County by C L Benson shows 792 miles traveled 25 field days 15 meetings 751 in attendance and 129 letters. Narrative notes highlight boys and girls club work pecan budding and community organization with Millican’s revival as a case study. 203 club members across 8 clubs and plans for a county fair and terracing expansion amid flood challenges.
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Extension Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
C. L. Benson
Benson
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Millican
Woodman Hall
Tabor Club
Tabor Welfare Club
County wide boys and girls meet at the Beason home
County Agent C L Benson and Mrs Beason hosted a county wide meeting for Brazos County Club Boys and Girls on their lawn. The event featured a program with songs, contests, and remarks on youth welfare, followed by ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Beason
Brazos County Club
Benson
America
H. G. Lloyd
E. R. Lloyd
C. E. Bobo
C. L. Benson
Gabe Gazell
McDonald
M. M. Daugherty
Laura Bell Roten
Paul Boriskie
Edge
Millican Club
G. W. Orms
Johnnie Stockton
Lee J. Rountree
Tabor
J. H. Kraft
Elsie Mills
Millican
Clyde Wilson
Gabe Gaze
J. L. Cobb
A. W. Buchanan
E. Eberstadt
J. A. Heisler
The
Eagle
Mr. Benson
Brazos County
Zuber sisters to spend summer in Little Rock
Mrs. Jane Zuber, Miss Margaret Zuber and Miss Annie McDougal depart Bryan tomorrow for Little Rock Arkansas to spend the summer. They will tour the country by automobile with Mr Niels Zuber of Little Rock driving the car through. The party plans to visit Colorado before returning to Bryan.
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Jane Zuber
Margaret Zuber
Annie McDougal
Little Rock
Ark
Niels Zuber
Littl Rock
Zuber
Colorado
Bryan
Mr and Mrs M RB Easters Shop Local In Kurten
Mr and Mrs M RB Easters of the Kurten community were seen shopping with local merchants today, highlighting community activity and support for area businesses.
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M. RB. Easters
Kurten
Dean Kyle’s Wonderful Peach and Pecan Orchard
Dean EK J Kyle dean of the Agricultural Department at A and M College markets a four acre peach orchard with 125 trees per acre. Mamie Ross Leona and Frank varieties mature now with Elberta section ripening in July. The orchard is self sustaining and Dean Kyle supervises fruit marketing while a separate pecan grove of ten acres yields 40 to 60 feet spaced trees. Varieties include Stewart Delmos San Saba Prolific Texas and Money Makers with 50 to 75 million native pecan trees cited in Texas as the world’s greatest pecan orchard. Dean Kyle is noted as a leading expert in pecan culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean EK. J. Kyle
Agricultural Department
T. A. and
M. College
Mamie Ross
Leona
Frank
Co Frank Holland
Holland’s Magazine
Texas Pa and Ranch
Texas
A. and M. College
Dean Kyle
West Texas
College Orchard
Stewart Delmos
San Saba
Prolific
Money Makers
Arrest on Prohi Law Violation by Carpenter
Officers Franklin and Williams arrested a young man named Carpenter on a charge of violating the Dean and Volstead law. They seized several jars and bottles, some said to contain what Franklin called hey mule. A hearing before Justice J W Hamilton set bail at 300 dollars, with appearance before Brazos county grand jury next term. Miss Malcolm Mellinis and Mic Corral Clarke left for vacation in Colorado and the west, to return to Bryan in time for September school opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Williams
Carpenter
J. W. Hamilton
Brazos County
Grand Jury
Malcolm Mellinis
Mic Corral Clarke
Colorado
West
Bryan
Tim
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Associated Press
Wilbur C. Davis
Glarenge Quiley
Baptists
Methodists of
Bryan Country Club
Bryan, Texas
D. L. Wilson
B. A. Sims
Sam Parker
H. H. Williamson
Jno
M. Lawrence
Wilson Bradley
Ike Ashburn
B. Youngblood
J. T
Park
Law Henderson
E. J. Fountain
R. O. Allen
E. E. McAdams
J. F. Oats
S. M. Bird
M. L. Parker
C. 8
Beckwith
John W. Black
Oak McKenzie
W. H. Cole
Jim James
J. H. Farris
David Reed
E. P. Humbert
Tyler Haswell
T. K. Lawrence
C.L. Benson
County Farm Bureau Federation
Poultry Club
H. and T. C
Sanger Brothers
County Wide
MR. and
Mrs. Beasons
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
W. K Kellogg
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