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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1922

Page

3

Dr Tanquary Explains Habits of the Cotton Boll Weevil

College Station Texas March 6 History and life habits of the cotton boll weevil were described by Dr M C Tanquary chief of the division of entomology at Texas A and M College He warned against viewing the pest as a blessing and traced its origin spread and enormous economic impact along with life cycle and control methods focusing on field destruction and habitat burning.

Associated Fress College Station Texas M. C. Tanquary Division of Entomology of Texas A. and M. College Tanquary United States Rio Grande Brownsville Gulf Coast Oklahoma Atlantic Ocean Alabam Enterprise Coffee County Annare Laval

Evangelist Crimm Holds Big Meeting at College

Rev. B. B. Crimm preached at Guion Hall on College Sunday to about 250 students and faculty. His pep filled message urged a balanced life for students and a strong spiritual commitment. The Baptist pastor invited rededication, with more than 125 responding.

B. B. Crimm Bryan Guion Hall Jesus Christ

Great Rotary Meet for Mineral Wells

Prof. Gabe Cazell returns to Bryan from Mineral Wells to direct music for the State Convention of Rotary Clubs. With one third of Texas clubs heard from, 700 representatives are reported. He invites Gov. George Holmgreen of San Antonio to stop in Bryan en route to Mineral Wells. Editor Sam E. Miller of the Index is active in arrangements.

Gabe Cazell Bryan Mineral Wells Rotary Clubs Cazell Texas Club George Holmgreen San Antonio Sam E. Miller The Index

Rotary Club 6000 Weekly Meeting in Bryan

Mr John A. Moore Jr chaired the Bryan Rotary Club weekly meeting held Wednesday. Maudames d& Steener read, piano by Hendrix Conway, Mrs W C Davis sang with her mother H O Boatwright. Dr W R Bizzell quoted The Rotarian on Rotary value and good across the country. Attendees included T K Law, M E Wallace, W R Fairman, R O Allen, Law Henderson, Eberstadt, Ernest Moore, Lawrence Parker, W B Bizzell, John A Moore, Mayor Haswell, John M Lawrence, Dr B Yowibelood, Coach D X Bible, A L Wilson, W S Barron, J F Holder.

John A. Moore, Jr Bryan Rotary Club Maudames d& Steener Hendrix Conway W. C Davis H. O. Boatwright W. RB. Bizzell Rotary T. K. Lawrece M. E. Wallace W. R. Fairmar R. O. Allen Law Henderson S. E. Eberstadt Ernest Moore Lawrence Parker W. B. Bizzell John A. Moore Tyler Haswell John M Lawrence B. Yowibelood D. X. Bible of College A. L. Wilson W. S. Barron J. F. Holder Cuest

Brazos County Records Five Automobile Transfers

Five automobile transfers in Brazos County were recorded since February 15 in the office of County Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth. Transfers include W. E. Blackshear to J. E. Stanford a Dodge touring car and Patrick Dalton to C. S. Jones, Oak McKenzie to E. W. Wilkins, Stanley F. Machos to J. T. Denena, and B. W. Wiley to Stanley F. Machos all for Ford touring cars.

Brazos County Roy Hudspeth W. E. Blackshear J. E. Stanford Dodge Touring Car Patrick Dalton C. S. Jones Ford Touring Oak McKenzie E. W. Wilkins Stanley F. Machos J. T. Denena B. W. Wiley

Practices to reduce boll weevil damage in cotton growing

The article outlines essential cotton culture practices to minimize boll weevil harm. It urges optimal seed bed conditions, use of fertilizer on suitable soils, planting early maturing varieties, and thorough cultivation to control weeds and speed growth. If widely adopted, these practices could greatly lessen boll weevil damage.

Planting Time Tied to Spring's Full Arrival

R. L. Jones of Steep Hollow said he plans corn planting around March 10 to April 10 depending on the season. He noted birds singing signals spring and dismisses the ground hog story, judging weather by its performance rather than an alleged shadow.

R. L. Jones Steep Hollow Mr. Tones

Rev Crimm Holds Taylor Meeting En Route to Bryan

Rev B B Crimm evangelist who spoke in Taylor last fall passed through Taylor on Thursday en route to Bryan. A large number of local friends gathered at the station to greet him and his party. The Bryan meeting will be led by Rev John A Held pastor of the First Baptist church of Bryan and former pastor here.

Taylor Texas B. B. Crimm Bryan John A. Held First Baptist Church of

Automatic Voting Machine Considered for Texas Capitol

The Texas Legislature debated buying an automatic voting machine costing 30000 to speed roll calls. Five such devices operate in New York Wisconsin and at the National Capitol in Washington. Proponents say it cuts time from ten to fifteen minutes per vote to about fifty seconds and could save days of session time. A special committee was appointed to study installation in Texas.

Honey Grove Texas Austin New York Wisconsin National Capitol Washington Congress P. Brasford Lee Rountree Brazos County Hill Wheeler House Committee On Rules Rountree Dinkle Thomas

In Memoriam For George Hoffner Local Union Resolution

A memorial notice records the death of George Hoffner on February 18 1922 at age 57. He served five years as a member and once presided over Local Union 1855 MB of C and J of A. The resolution notes his loyalty civic service and asks publication in the Bryan Daily Eagle and minutes.

George Hoffner Hoffner Brother Hoffner Union 1855 Tocal Bryan Naily Eagle J. R. Witt TL A Runting B. T. Pool

Passing of George Boone Franklin in Benchley Texas

Benchley Texas March 7. George Boone Franklin born November 20, 1861 died February 24, 1922 at age 60. He served 20 years as agent and operator for the H and T C Railroad and 31 years a Benchley resident. He married Florence Toler in 1886 and they had seven children, five living and two deceased. Survived by three grandchildren, two sisters and one brother. He was mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends.

Jimmy Henry Rice Benchley Texas George Boone Franklin Ryan Hospital Yeyond G. B. Franklin H. and T. C. Railroad Florence Toler H. L. Franklin Toler Franklin California Jesse Franklin Lavenia Merka Clarence Franklin Wheelock Temple Lizzie Boone Mexico New Mexico L. W. Bush McKinney Will Franklin Joshua

Ladies of Guild give luncheon to 30 cadets

The ladies of St. Andrew's Church hosted a luncheon for about 30 A. and M. Episcopal cadets at the parish house after Sunday services. Dishes were prepared by listed parish women and assisted by several young girls. E. M. Freeman, president, led a brief club meeting with several business reports. about 30 members attended.

St. Andrew’s Church M. Episcopal Mesdames M. B. Parker T. K. Lawrence John E. Astin E. B. la Roche Ernest Moore J. A. McQueen J. A. McKenzie H. N. June Priscilla Sims Gertrude Sims Patty Sims Marys Beers Mary Fraps Rosemary June E. M. Freeman St. Andrew’s Club

Brother of McCaghren visits Bryan as Illness Deepens

R P McCaghren of Livingston arrived in Bryan to be with his ill brother W S McCaghren on College Avenue. Mrs W S McCaghren learned last night her sister Toney Rizzotto of Dallas was seriously ill and died at 6 am this morning.

McCaghren R. P. McCaghren Livingston Bryan W. S. MecCaghren College Avenue W. S. McCaghren Toney Rizzotto Dallas

Belton Social Visit Notes At Baine Home

Mrs Ernest Hillyer of Belton visits daughter Miss Louise Hill yer and stays with Mr and Mrs FE H Baine at their West 25th Street residence.

Ernest Hillyer Belton Louise Hillyer FE. H. P. Baine West 25Th Street

Allen given two year suspended sentence for assault

Ed Allen a Bryan negro was given two years suspended sentence for assault to murder another man named Brown about three months ago near Wixon Lake in Brazos Bottom. He pleaded guilty to carrying a revolver and was fined $140 with costs. He shot Brown once. This was the last docket case of the week and the jury was dismissed.

Ed Allen Bryan Murer Brown Brazos Bottom Wixon Lake Allen

Bryan Band Marks Franklin Trade Day With Civic Concert

Bryan Junior No 1 band performed in Franklin on Monday as part of Trade Day celebrations. A first class street concert drew crowds, and an excellent luncheon for the band was hosted by the Franklin Commercial Club. About 50 dollars was raised to buy uniforms for the summer season. Attending were G J Nedbalek, Louis Slovacek, Roy Hudspeth and band members Bennie Nedbalek Albert Nedbalek David Bunning Harry Dishman Charles Edge Ed Jancik Horace Seale Sam Knox Willie Sebesta Reed Mitchell Loui Nedbalek Frank Nedbalek Glen Cloud Ian Crenshaw Royal Martin Roy Solomon Ignace Kulak Verne Adams.

Bryan Franklin G. J. Nedbalek Louis Slovacek Roy Hudspeth Bennie Nedbalek Albert Nedbalek David Bunning Harry Dishman Charles Edge Ed Jancik Horace Seale Sam Knox Willie Sebesta Reed Mitchell Loui Nedbalek Frank Nedbalek Glen Cloud Ian Crenshaw Royal Martin Roy Solomon Ignace Kulak Verne Adams

Oak McKenzie Jr Injured in Hearne Car Crash

Hon Oak McKenzie and his son Oak Jr left early Friday to meet Mr McKenzie's father in Hearne when their car collided with a vehicle driven by Dr Cummings of Hearne. Oak Jr suffered deep cuts to head and neck but other occupants were not seriously hurt. Dr Cummings aided the injured youth and he may be brought home tomorrow if able.

Oak McKenzie Oak Jr Mr. MecKenzie Hearne Dr. Cummings Oak, Jr

Six New Automobiles Bought in Brazos County

Six new automobiles have been registered in Brazos County by Tax Collector Roy Hudsoneth since February 15. Owners include Tom Keneeny driving a Ford touring car sold by Chambers-Wilson. George F. Freeman with a Dodge touring car sold by J. F. Oates. Forrest Jones with a Ford roadster sold by Chambers-Wilson. A M Krus with a Ford touring car sold by Chambers-Wilson. A L Huebner with a Ford roadster sold by Chambers-Wilson. M F Vito vil with a Ford coupe sold by Chambers-Wilson.

Roy Hudsneth Brazos County Tom Keneeny Chambers-Wilson George F. Freeman J. F. Oates Forrest Jones A. M. Krus Chambers- Wilson A. L. Huebner M. F. Vitovil

Tanlac Transforms Man Says E C Bayne Endorses

E C Bayne of 124 South Honore Street Chicago reports Tanlac made him a new man and credits the remedy as the world's most famous system builder. He urges others to feel fine as nature intends, and to obtain Tanlac at good druggists.

E. C. Bayne South Honore St Chicago Tanlac Nature Taniac

Cemetery Association Boosts Membership Drive in Bryan

Mrs J B Astind and Mrs P Covey lead committees to secure annual memberships for the Bryan Cemetery Association. The official list published in the Daily Eagle includes numerous local volunteers and donors from Texas cities like San Antonio and Houston.

J. BE. Astind Pagar Covey Bryan Cemetery Association Ofnccal Daily Eagle R. 5. Teylor Minnie Tahill S. M. Yaldrop Parl Swancoat Paul Swancoat Marion Foote A. S. Ware Minnie Estill Wallace Peverley J. M. Gordon W. D. Lawrence T. Lawrence Allen Smith Ernest Moore T. K. Lawrence Winifred McSwearingen E. Cuenther

Hereford Bulls Exhibit Parade in Bryan

Four registered Hereford bulls owned by H. W. Moehlman of Bryan were paraded through Bryan streets at 11 50 Saturday en route to the Fat Stock Show at Fort Worth State Fair March 9. The prize animals, weighing 1570, 1230, 1100, and 1120 pounds, were brought from A and M College as part of Moehlman’s herd of 19 on his farm southwest of the city. Hundreds of Brazos county farmers observed the display and praised the stock.

H. W. Moehlman Bryan Fort Worth A. & M. College Brazos County Moehlman

Mrs Sankey Park Improves After Illness

Friends of Mrs. Sankey Park report she has greatly improved from a recent illness, bringing relief to her family and local community.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evangelist Crimm Rotary Club Chesterfield Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co O'S Fred Ashby Thedford’s Thedford Grimm Ladies’ OF Guild Bryan Band Oak McKenzie, JR Ore Cemetery Association Hereford Wrigley
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