Rates and notices mix with Dallas police alert
Classifieds list subscription rates for DAILY, WEEKLY EAGLE and OUTSIDE TEXAS editions, while a Dallas Chief of Police plea urges citizens to lock doors and carry weapons at night. Commentary notes 5 000 idle workers and a spike in thieves in Dallas Fort Worth area, plus commentary on Governor Neff’s pardon board stance and suspended sentence law repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Fort Worth
Neff
Pardon Board
Harding to appoint democratic editors as Texas postmasters
Washington writer Vance Muse reports that President Harding will appoint democratic editors in Texas to fill postmaster jobs. He notes Harding was the only newspaper editor elected president and adds no republican editors exist in Texas if postmasters come from that class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Muse
Washington
Harding
Texas
United States
Remarkably Mixed Eyes Dog Plays Tricks at Table
A gentleman owns a dog with strikingly different eye sizes. When a guest dines, the dog first stares from one side, then circles the table to appear as another dog on the opposite side. The playful ruse amuses the household.
Burglars Target Servant Homes Cited by News Tribune
A Waco News-Tribune item criticizes Austin burglars for sticking to servants’ houses, arguing servants skip grocery and rent costs and income tax. The remark frames the burglars’ choice as practical and ironic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Waco News-Tribune
Freight Rates and Rail Delays Threaten Business
The piece argues rising railroad freight rates disrupt national commerce. It says agricultural goods traveling to and from markets face unjust bills, causing congestion and urging a halt to excessive charges and inefficiency.
Greatest toll of a landslide debated in exchange
An exchange argues the largest toll ever from a landslide but notes the brutal Harding avalanche of last November wiped out a few hundred thousand democratic office holders and is not included in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Waco News-Tribune
Rail freight rates criticized as unjust and excessive
The railroads are charging unjust discriminating freight rates on many articles of commerce. The transportation system in the United States is vital to business and currently rates are exorbitant due to corporate action and inefficiency. People pay too much and efficiency is low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The Daily and Weekly Eagle Supports Bryan Community
The Eagle expresses appreciation to every citizen of Bryan and Brazos County. It declares itself a business proposition and a first class institution capable of serving the community as well as any local entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Bryan
Brazos County
The
Danger of National Rail Strike Small
A rail strike threat looms with blame aimed at management while workers’ pay and efficiency are debated. The piece urges action and productivity to meet public needs and avert disruption.
Jeckering for positions among world diplomats noted
Fragmentary text suggests diplomatic maneuvering as a plan, with references to a party or group planning positions. The source sentence is garbled and contains unclear names and terms, providing only a hint of international tensions without verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Regular meeting of Col lege Parent Teachers Association
The Col lege Parent Teachers Association held its first regular meeting with country district members enjoying the program. Two second grade songs and a first grade pantomime Blossoming Flowers delighted the audience as children in colonial costumes performed a spring theme. Mrs Elma Taylor Jones spoke on aims and possibilities of the PTA and the group adopted a constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association of College
Mae Knight
Emilee Fermier
Howard Hedges
Mary Leidigh
Alma Kirby Maurice Brownlee
Margaret Duncan
Marie Potts
Barry Colson
Mollie
Elma Taylor Jones
Erade
Lida Dillen
Rebecca Randolph
Lacile Ayers
Hugh Ayers
Hattie Mae Ayers
Doris Fairleigh
Vivian Carson
Arvin Carson
Leora Carroll
Ruth Carroll
Thelma Payne
Amelia Boriskie
John Hrbacek
Frank Hubacek
Lacey McCall
Mamie Beard
Interscholastic League Announces 1921 Brazos County Meet
The University Interscholastic League announced the 1921 track meet at Allen Field Bryan Texas on March 19. Contestants must submit names to County Athletic Director W R Glazener College Station at least one day before the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Allen Field
Allen Academy
Bryan
Texas
W. R. Glazener
College Station
University
Couzy
Wiletin
Ro Glazener
Unclear Text Fragment From Historical Page
The readable portion shows garbled dialogue about cattle and growers and a reference to a former farm but lacks discernible events, dates, or proper names to establish a concrete news item or outcome.
Bryan PTA Holds Encouraging Monthly Meeting
The Bryan High area Parent Teachers Association met Thursday at 4 pm with President Mrs. W. B. Cline presiding and Mrs. E. F. Parks as secretary. They voted to send Mrs. Cline as delegate to the state convention in Houston and set the meeting day to the second Thursday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association
W. B. Cline
E. F. Parks
Parent- Teachers Convention
Houston
E. H. P. Baine
M. B. Parker
East
West Side
Hensel
A. & M. College
B. A. Sims
Bryan High
Paul Swancoat
Red Cross
Brazos County
Bennett
East Side
Jass
Gladys Walker
Lillien McLendon
C. M. Bethan
Nina Henry
Albert Buchanan
R. O. Allen
Clarence Vick
P. S. Park
Mr Doane Returns Home From Hospital
A local item reports Mr Doane has returned home from the hospital. He is under care of physicians and his family and many friends remain hopeful for his continued improvement and near-term recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Doane
I Groduste
Mr. Deoane
Oklahoma A and M Wins Livestock Judging Contest
A telegram from W L Stangel reports Oklahoma A and M won the livestock judging contest at the Oklahoma livestock show, placing first over Texas with Obeboena leading, while Aggie team was outplaced and later earned second and fifth in other categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma A & M
W. L Stangel
Asienbesbardry
A. & M. Feiled
Obklehors Livestock Show
Okclahoms
Ukubera Livestak
Aggie
Oklahome
Mb Cigressome
Extupe
Oeann
Prive
A Masonic Club Plans Fireproof Home at College Station
College Station Texas March 16 The A M Mason ic club accepts the design for a two story fireproof club house to cost 150000. The building will include dormitory and club rooms for Eastern Star and visiting Masons with stucco exterior and T shaped plan. S G Bailey chairs the building and finance committee with local Masonic and civic leaders named.
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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
K. T. Arabic Temple
T. O. Walton
Dallas
Hella Temple
Dean Nagle
Austin
Ben Hur
Ashburn
B. LaRoche
Brazos Union Lodge
George L. Smart
K. T Arabia Temple
George A. Long
Brazos Union
High Freight Rates Spark National Shipping Conference
Speakers at the national ship pers conference blame railroad rates for high food prices. They cite cabbage selling for 10 cents a pound in Chicago versus 3 50 a ton in Texas and oranges rotting in California groves. The gathering rejected a permanent national group but pledged protest resolutions to Congress and railways. James R Howard of the American Farm Bureau urged relief, and Judge S H Cowan of Fort Worth called for rate reductions to revive business nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
National Shippers Conference
Texas
California
National Organization of Shippers and Consumers
Congress
James R Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
S. H. Cowan
Fort Worth
Texas A and M Launches State Ex Students Association
Ex students from Brazos County gathered at College Station with Col E B Cushing as guest of honor to pledge 2500 dollars for a statewide ex students association. Leaders included J Webb Howell W B Cook Dr W B Bizzell and Rep Lee J Rountree with plans for outreach in San Antonio Dallas and Houston.
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. MelInnis
E. B. Cushing
Bryan
College Station
Daily Eagle
San Antonio
Dallas
Waco
Ft. Worth
Texas
Chas. E. Finley
Charley DeWare
Brenham
United States
A M Band Plans Another Musical Comedy at College
The A M band will present a second musical comedy after a successful show last month both on campus and in nearby towns. The exact date is pending but expected within two weeks. Director George Farleigh promises a show even better than the first, with humor and quality aimed at all who enjoyed Hello, Hell Rack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Farleigh
Woodville Pupils Propose Club Formation and School Expansion
Woodville pupils write to County School Superintendent Eck Smith after a Thursday visit by Smith and County Agent Benson. They plan a Boys and Girls Club, back a tax vote on April 2 for 50 cents to fund a new room and teacher, and express appreciation for their teacher Mrs. Tardy. The letter lists many students and notes local florists and floral designs.
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Eck Smith
Woodville
Smith
Benson
Tardy
Woodville School
Charlie Spenella
Sor Strata
Tony Denena
John Strata
Lena Dechiaro
Jam Bagia
Lena Patranella
Charlie Kambaluca
Jane Spenella
Bloye Sepimardo
Annie Strata
Lucy Ruffino
Arnie Denena
Vance Cuttitte
Frank Strata
Lee Denena
Henry Ruifino
Mary Patranella
Frances Varralle
Lucy Costnella
Carrie Jiambaluea
Jesus Costnella
Grady Nelson
Curtis Nelson
Willie Boatealle
Tony Bontealle
Julia Dechiaro
Sam Vontealle
Charlie Strata
Domineca Mag
Rail roads face criticism over high fare increases
Austin March 16 Chairman Allison Mayfield of the Texas Railroad Commission questions yesterday’s rate hike. He says the 20 percent passenger rise and a 50 percent Pullman surcharge may curb travel and reduce earnings. He notes sleeping car Austin to Dallas now costs 4.05 for one night. Freight rates also rise per Interstate Commission orders amid legal challenges in Washington.
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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 to 42 Cents
City Manager BE McAdams announces the state fire commission has reduced Bryan's fire insurance key rate from 45 to 42 cents per $100 value. The 3 percent cut took effect Tuesday March 15, achieved through fire prevention education in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. McAdams
State Fire Commission
Bryan
Priley- Foreman Wedding Is Announced At Dinner
A dinner party at the home of Dr and Mrs W B Bizzell in College Station announced the engagement of Miss Vera Foreman of Dallas and Charles F Friley for a early summer 1921 marriage. Friley is registrar at A and M College Texas and formerly longtime Bryan resident.
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W. B. Bizzell
College Station
Vera Foreman
Dallas
Bizzell
Charles F. Friley
A. & M. College of Texas
Texas Woman's College At
Fort Worth
Friley
Bryan
College
Torrs
Atsime
Vern Foreman
Charles E. Frnley
Peulah Cook
Ike Ashburn
Rowena Rhodes
J. X. Bible
Olive Emory
Douglas Howell
Thedford's Black-Draught Praised by Nashville Grocer
Nashville grocer W N Parsons endorses Thedford's Black-Draught as the best liver medicine for sour stomach indigestion and torpid liver. He says he relies on it daily and recommends it to others, noting its liver-regulating and bowel-cleansing effects. He stresses to ask for the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedford
Nashville
Parsons
Etta Peters Promotes Dressmaking Service in Wardrobe Line
The advertisement showcases Etta Peters offering couture dressmaking and hemstitching services. It promises chic button details and up to date wardrobe pieces with skilled workmanship across all lines of dressmaking.
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Etta Peters
Colonel Buck's Back Luck At Harlingen Pillow Fight
Col Beaumont Buck once famed for Argonne service arrives in Harlingen with Masons to confer degrees. A baggage mix up aboard a Pullman leads to a tumble of ladies’ undergarments spilling from a grip, prompting Buck’s retreat as bystanders help recover the bag. The incident becomes local lore as Buck recalls his past battlefield nerve.
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Associated Press
Harlingen
Texas
Darlingen
B. B. Buck
Argonne
Buck
Yarlingen
San Antonio
Nat Washer
Winsor
Colonel Buck
Mr. Winsor
Jacob Ruchti Dies From Fall Injuries
The fifteen year old Jacob Ruchti, son of Mrs. Paul Ruchti, died after a fall on a bicycle near the public school building caused an arm injury and subsequent blood poisoning. The Taele extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ruchti
Paul Ruchti
Paul
Methodist Women Meet for Group Two Session
Group No 2 of the Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist church met Monday afternoon at Mrs. M. R. Bentley's home with fourteen members present. Mrs. E. W. Crenshaw led the Bible lesson and Mrs. Wade Cox reported on the state meeting in Beaumont. Attendants included Mesdames J. B. Welch Dansby Royder White Crenshaw Calhoun Hamilton Cox Boyett Bentley Abercrombie Glover Yates and Lee Rountree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
M. R. Bentley
E. W. Crenshaw
Wade Cox
Beaumont
Mesdames
H J. B. Welch
Romney Dansby
A. W. Royder
G. C. White
C. G. Calhoun
Cora Hamilton
State highway proposed to connect birthplace at Washington
Washington Texas March 16 The village of Washington on the Brazos birthplace of Texas liberty drew few visitors for its anniversary March 2. Citizens propose designating the Old Washington road as a state highway to ease access and connect with other roads, allowing pilgrims to visit the historic birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Brazos
Texas
Liberty
Mexico
San Jacinto
Local Nursery Announces Stock Up Sale and Delivery
Bryan Nursery and Floral Co reports full stock of rose bushes hydrangeas tea varieties ferns carnations verbena petunias bulbs. Down town display canceled this week. will appear at small greenhouse near Catholic church. Call early to reserve. delivery available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
Bryan Nursery and Floral Co
Phon
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Parent-Teacherd Association
Interscholastic League
E. 2. Jenkins Co
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M. Waltrap Co
Monthly Meeting
Parent-Teachers Association
Siv
Texas A. & M. College
State Exstudents Association
Miles Nervine
Rances City
Scott Floral Coo
Navaota
Col. Beaumont Buck
Old
Irvin Nerhood
Steet
Oman
Core
E. J. Jenkins Co
Parker-Astin
A. M. Waldrop
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