Dallas Crime, Cattlemen News and Pardon Board Debate
The Dallas Chief of Police urges citizens to bar doors and carry weapons at night amid reports of 5 000 idle individuals and graft seeking livelihoods. Fort Worth hosts Texas Cattlemen amid a rise in thefts targeting cowmen and visitors. The piece notes Gov Neff’s stance on abolishing the Pardon Board and repealing suspended sentence law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Fort Worth
Neff
Pardon Board
Harding to appoint Democratic editors as Texas postmasters
Washington writer Vance Muse says President Harding will fill Texas postmaster jobs with democratic editors. He notes Harding, a former newspaper editor, is the only president elected from that trade and argues Republican editors in Texas do not exist if posts go to Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Muse
Washington
Harding
Texas
United States
Dog With Two Faces Surprises Dinner Guests
A gentleman owned a dog with notably unequal eyes. When guests dined, the animal played a trick by first taking food from one side of the table and then circling to the other side to pretend to be another dog.
Burglars Target Servant Residences, Waco Editorial Claims
A Waco News-Tribune editorial contends Austin burglars focus on servant houses because the residents do not bear grocery rent or income tax burdens. The piece argues servants are thus unfairly disadvantaged and vulnerable to crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Waco News-Tribune
Freight Rates and Congestion Threaten Commerce
The text argues rail freight rates impede business nationwide. It claims agricultural goods can’t move to market efficiently, causing congestion. It asserts freight bills are unjust and too high, predicting a halt in business due to high rates and reduced efficiency.
Debate on Toll of Landslides Omits Harding Avalanche
The exchange weighs the greatest toll of a landslide but omits the brutal Harding avalanche of last November which wiped out a few hundred thousand democratic office holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Waco News-Tribune
Rail freight rates accused as unjust and discriminatory
The piece condemns high railroad freight charges on many goods, blaming corporate actions and inefficiency for exorbitant rates that burden business and consumers. It argues the transportation system is crucial to the national economy but currently under strain.
The Daily and Weekly Eagle Endorses Bryan Brazos County Support
The Eagle appeals to Bryan and Brazos County residents for strong backing of the newspaper as a crucial community institution and business proposition, capable of serving the area as well as any local entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Bryan
Brazos County
The
Danger of National Rail Strike Small
A fragmentary local opinion piece urges workers to return to rail service and meet national needs. It condemns strike threats while praising those continuing to work and calls for greater efficiency and responsibility.
Diplomatic Plans Opened Amid Symbolic Peace Talks
Fragmentary OCR text suggests diplomats and representatives meet with a stated aim of lasting peace. The tone implies formal discussions and cautious optimism, though the exact parties and dates remain unclear.
Merging Towns Roils Local Labor and Economy
In Bewm area tensions rise over new labor policy as town leaders wrestle with merging efforts. Officials cite economic strain while residents worry about jobs, services, and community identity amid ongoing debates. Local unions push for protections and clear timelines.
Regular Meeting of the Col lege Parent Teachers Association
The first regular PTA meeting heard a charming program from country district attendees. Second grade sang, first grade performed Blossoming Flowers pantomime with spring imagery and colonial costumes. Mrs. Elma Taylor Jones spoke on aims and possibilities, a constitution was adopted, and third grade pupils closed the program with songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association of College
Mae Knight
Emilee Fermier
Howard Hedges
Mary Lehdigh
Alma Kirby
Maurice Brownlee
Blue Birds
Margaret Duncan
Marie Pottsson
Barry Colson
Mollie Hubacek
Douglas Aden
Woodrow Carson
Wilson Carson
Helen Carson
Lucian Morgan
Billie Dougherty
Emilee Ferimer
H. T. Harlan
William Scoates
Lois Reynolds
Frank Meades Jr
Clara Barry
Willie Carroll
Jessie Carroll
Donald DeClive
Gladys Krenek
Janie Rospin
Elma Taylor Jones
Parent
Lida Dillon
Rebecca Randolph
Lacile Ayers
Hugh Ayers
Hattie Mae Ayers
Doris Fairleigh
Vivian Carson
Arvin Carson
Leora Carroll
Ruth Carroll
Thelma Payne
Amelia Boriskie
John Hubacek
Frank Hubacek
Lacey McCall
Mamie Beard
Interscholastic League Athletics Meet Set in Brazos County
The University Interscholastic League events will be held March 19 1921 at Allen Field Allen Academy Bryan Texas. Contestants must be listed to County Athletic Director W R Glazener College Station at least one day before the meet with age and scholastic qualifications certified by their school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Allen Field
Allen Academy
Bryan
Texas
W. R. Glazener
College Station
University Builein
Coury
University Bulletin
Ro Glazener
Monthly meeting of the Par ent Teachers Association in Bryan
The Par ent Teachers Association held its regular meeting chaired by Mrs. W. B. Cline with Mrs. E. F. Parks as secretary. They voted to send Cline as delegate to the state convention in Houston next month and set the meeting day to the second Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers’ Association
W. B. Cline
E. F. Parks
Parent- Teachers Convention
Houston
E. H. P. Baine
M. B. Parker
West Side
Hensel
A. & M. College
B. A. Sims
Bryan High
Paul Swancoat
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Red Cross
Brazos County
E. H. P. Baime
Bennett
East Side
Lass
Gladys Walker
Lillian McLendon
C. M. Bethany
Nima Henry
Albert Buchanan
R. C. Allen
Clarence Wick
P.S. Park
Mr Doane Returns Home From Hospital
Mr J S Doane manager of the Rotel Group was discharged after two months in hospital. He is now at home under physician care with his graduate nurse and family and many friends hopeful for his improvement and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S Doane
Deane
Oklahoma A and M Wins Livestock Judging Contest
A telegram from W L Stangel reports Oklahoma A and M failed to take first at the Okishors Livestock Show, yielding top honors to Oklahoma A and M. The Aggie team outplaced Oklahoma and Krapp won first individually with Porter second and Caryl fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L Stangel
Amiral Bisbardry
Okishors Livestock Show
Oklahoes A. & M. Oklshore
Texas
Okisbous
Aggie
Oklahourm
Krapp
Bowers
Porter
Carlyle
A and M Masonic Club to Erect College Station Home
The A and M Masonic club approves the plan for a $150,000 Masonic club house at College Station. The two story T shaped fireproof building will include a dormitory and club rooms for Eastern Star and visiting Masons. Architects LaRoche and June and a committee led by S. G. Bailey oversee design and financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
A. & M. Masonic Club
Masonic Club
LaRoche
June
College Department of Architecture
Eastern Star
S. G. Bailey
W. T. Austin
A. & M. Club
O. M. Ball
Ivanhoe Commandery
K. T. Arabia Temple
W. B. Bizzell
Denton Commandery
T. O. Walton
Dallas
Hella Temple
High freight rates blamed for rising prices at shippers conference
Speakers at the national shippers conference blamed railway rates for high food costs. They noted cabbage in Chicago at 7 cents a pound versus 3.50 a ton in Texas and crooked oranges rotting in California groves under “Too cheap to sell” signs. The group rejected a permanent national organization but said protest resolutions would go to Congress and rail executives. James R. Howard of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged rate changes to revive business. Judge S. H. Cowan of Fort Worth called for abolishing increased rates to boost commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
National Shippers Conference
Texas
California
National Organization of Shippers and Consumers
Congress
James R Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
S. H. Cowan
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas A and M Col lege launches state ex students association
A meeting of Brazos county ex students with Col E B Cushing as honor guest launched a statewide ex students association with a $2500 pledge to support A and M College. Speakers included Dr W B Bizzell Representative Lee J Rountree Major L L Melnnis J Webb Howell and W B Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
J. Webb Howell
A. & M. Alumni Association
W. B. Cook
Brazos County
Col. E. B. Cushing
Houston
W. B. Bizzell
A. & M. College
Lee J. Rountree
L. L. Melnnis
E. B. Cushing
Texas
United States
A M Band Plans Another Musical Comedy
The A M band, after a successful musical comedy last month, will perform another show within two weeks. Director George Farleigh says it will top the previous production, with a new content and similar style to Hello Hel Back and Mechanical Statue to be staged in both college and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suroending
George Farleigh
Woodville Pupils Propose Club Formation and School Funding
A Woodville school letter from pupils requests a return visit from County Superintendent Eck Smith and County Agent Benson. They plan to form a Boys and Girls Club, urge passage of April 2 tax for 50 cents to add a new room and teacher, and express desire to keep Mrs. Tardy as their teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eck Smith
Woodville
Smith
Benson
Tardy
Woodville School
Charlie Spenella
Sor Strata
Tony Denena
John Strata
Lena Dechiaro
Jam Bagia
Lena Patranella
Charlie Miambaluca
Jane Spenella
Bloye Semmardo
Annie Strata
Lucy Ruffino
Arnie Denena
Vance Cuttitte
Frank Strata
Lee Denena
Henry Ruffino
Mary Patranella
Frances Marralle
Lucy Costnella
Carrie Jiambaluca
Jesus Costnella
Grady Nelson
Curtis Nelson
Willie Boatcalle
Tony Boatcalle
Julia Dechiaro
Sam Boatealle
Charlie Strata
Dominec “Agrlia
Pete Baglia
Lewis Boatcalle
Vance Calvato
Phena Salvato
Tony Salvato
Mary Jiambaluca
Corinne Vechiaro
Johnne Denena
Laura Hambaluca
Julia Boatealle
Joe Duchamascio
Mike Lapaglia
Charlie Ruffino
Railroads face backlash over steep fare hikes in Texas
Chairman Allison Mayfield of the Texas Railroad Commission questions yesterday's rate increase saying it may hurt travel and reduce earnings. Passenger fares rise 20 percent with a 50 percent surcharge on Pullman tickets. Austin to Dallas sleeping car fare now 4.05 for one night. Freight rates also rise under Interstate Commerce Commission orders, as states challenge interstate authority in Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Allison Mayfield
Texas Railroad Commission
Pullman Company
Dallas
Mayfield
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commission
Cureton
Bryan Fire Insurance Key Rate Reduced
City Manager E. McAdams announced the state fire commission reduced Bryan’s fire insurance key rate from 45 to 42 cents per 100 dollars of valuation. The 3 percent cut took effect Tuesday March 15, achieved through fire prevention education in the public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. McAdams
State Fire Commission
Bryan
Priley Foreman Wedding Announced At Dinner Party
A College Station dinner at the home of Dr and Mrs W B Bizzell announced the engagement of Miss Vera Foreman of Dallas to Charles F E Friley registrar at Texas A and M College with a June 1921 wedding planned. The couple and guests including Miss Peulah Cook Miss Rowena Rhodes Miss Olive Emory and others attended the six course meal and a pie centerpiece featured the wedding message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Bizzell
College Station
Vera Foreman
Dallas
Bizzell
Charles FE. Friley
A. & M. College of Texas
Texas Woman's College At
Fort Worth
Friley
Bryan
College
Teres
Thsime
Croen
Thedford’s Black-Draught: A Liver Medicine Endorsed
Nashville grocer W N Parsons lauds Thedford’s Black-Draught as the best liver medicine for sour stomach indigestion and torpid liver. He claims it regulates liver function, cleanses impurities, and insists on the genuine product without imitations. Many others nationwide share similar trust in the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedford
Nashville
W. N. Parsons
Parsons
Etta Peters Promotes Dressmaking Services
Local advertisement outlines Etta Peters offering hemstitching and dressmaking with chic button delivery and gown matching. Emphasizes up to date wardrobe needs and expert craftsmanship for small line alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Peters
Col Beaumont Buck Faces Humorous Bag Mixup Tale
Harlingen Texas. Col Buck veteran of Argonne and famed for a famous retreat encounters a prankish bag mishap aboard a Pullman carriage. A grip of ladies belongings spills out including hosiery lace and perfume prompting a dramatic startled scene before a swift rescue by Mr Winsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harlingen
Texas
Mardich
B. B. Buck
Argonne
Buck
Yarlingen
San Antonio
Nat Washer
Winsor
Colonel Buck
Mr. Winsor
Jacob Ruchti Dies After Bicycle Accident
The fifteen year old Jacob Ruchti, son of Mrs. Paul Ruchti, died from blood poisoning after a fall from a bicycle near the public school building. The Vaele offers sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ruchti
Paul Ruchti
Paul
Vaele
Group 2 Women’s Missionary Society Meets at the Methodist Church
Group No. 2 of the Woman's Missionary Society met Monday afternoon with Mrs. M. R. Bentley hosting fourteen members present. Mrs. E. W. Crenshaw led the Bible lesson and Mrs. Wade Cox, delegate to the state meeting in Beaumont, shared notes from the conference. Present were Mesdames J. B. Welch Romney Dansby A. W. Boyder G. C. White E. W. Crenshaw C. G. Calhoun Cora Hamilton W. D. Cox W. C. Boyett M. R. Bentley A. B. Abercrombie Glover Yates and Lee J. Rountree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
M. R. Bentley
E. W. Crenshaw
Wade Cox
Beaumont
Mesdames Jt. B. Welch
Romney Dansby
A. W. Boyder
G. C. White
C. G. Calhoun
Cora Hamilton
State highway proposed to connect Old Washington birthplace route
Washington on the Brazos Texas March 16. Villagers urge designating the Old Washington road as a state highway to ease pilgrim access to the birthplace of Texas liberty. They claim little new construction is needed to link with existing state roads and attract visitors statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Brazos
Texas
Liberty
Mexico
San Jacinto
Bryan Nursery Announces Stocked Roses and More
Full stock of rose bushes hydrangeas tea varieties ferns carnations verbena petunias and bulbs. Downtown display canceled this week. event at small greenhouse near Catholic church. Call early to reserve and delivery available. Bryan Nursery and Floral Co. phone 672.
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Catholic Church
Bryan Nursery and Floral Co
Phon
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Parent Teachers Association
MR. Doane
Oklahoma
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Intan Emcee
Texas A. & M. College
State Exstudents Association
Miles Nervine
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