Moody stirs debate on Texas delegation and reform
The article notes Dan Moody’s Dallas speech to the women’s prohibition league urging the Texas delegation to the national Democratic convention be uninstructed and to support the party’s nominee in the general election. It also discusses proposed county athletic facilities in Bryan, the Cameron capitalist Batte keeping the old Presbyterian church, church service reform ideas, and East Texas cotton industry concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Moody
Dallas
Women’s Prohibition League
New York
McAdoo
Texas
Moody
United States
Bryan
Brazos County
A. and M. College
R. L. Butte
Cameron
Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church Hosts Dr. Truett in May
The church members commendably secured Dr. George W. Truett as speaker for their May opening services. Truett ranks among the top twelve preachers in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
George W. Truett
Truett
America
Murder Pulse of the Nation Reported
A grim claim states a murder occurs every forty minutes in the United States and only about one in a hundred murderers receives punishment, highlighting perceived justice gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baby Chick Health Rules Against Coccidiosis
An advice piece on keeping baby chicks healthy to prevent coccidiosis. It covers age range 2 to 10 weeks, symptoms like bloody droppings, and high mortality. Emphasizes cleanliness, fresh ground, proper housing, and feeding with a commercial starter plus dry milk supplements.
East Texas cotton acreage flat in 1928 survey
A survey across 68 East Texas counties shows no meaningful rise in cotton acreage for 1928 compared with 1927. The report notes slight county variations but overall area size remains similar, with emphasis on balanced farming, soil preparation, fertilization, and increased poultry, dairy, and hog numbers. Extension workers and bankers praise cooperative efforts and predict continued safety-first farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Longview
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
East Texas
Agricultural Department of the
R. M. Kelly
Market value surge for General Motors questioned
The market value of GM outstanding stock has risen by 100 million dollars recently. Skepticism is voiced about the gain’s staying power, suggesting it may not be sustained and could be short lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Fauna And Ferna Of Deep Sea Will Feature R. V. Hop
Plans for the annual Ross Volunteer dance at A and M College on April 19 include an undersea grotto decoration in the ball room. Jack Tobin of Austin will design the scheme with music by Jack Gardner. The Queen is Carroll Cox of Stephenville, with a court including Mary Luther Dallas and Elizabeth on Waco among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
A. and M. College
Jack Tobin
Austin
Jack Gardner
Carroll Cox
Stephenville
Isabelle Moore
Greenville
Mary Luther
Dallas
Ross Volunteers
L. T. Potter
Margaret Parker
Bryan
Dick Bernhard
Elizabeth
Waco
R. M. Bradford
Reenville
Ethyl Walton
College Station
P. C. Farris
Mae Patterson
F. F. Dexter
Mary Bolton
W. E. Eckles
Lou Betts
A. H. Peebles
Ferna
Deep Sea
Farm Relief And Cooperative Marketing On WTAW April Schedule
College Station Texas radio program WTAW lists April topics from L P Gabbard and G L Crawford on farm relief and cooperative marketing. April 5 and April 23 noon segments cover farm relief and cooperative marketing respectively, plus April discussions on land surveys disease resistant varieties and peach plum damage prevention. Baseball broadcasts include A and M vs Rice April 6 7 and other matchups with S M U and Texas. Night program April 21 features Association of Former Students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
College Station
Texas
L. P. Gabbard
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
G. L .Crawford
Experiment Station
WTAW
A. and M. College of Texas
W. H. Darrow
Rice Institute
University of Texas
The
Association of
Wanamaker Estate Reveals Vast Fortunes and Quiet Legacy
Rodman Wanamaker, a captain of industry, leaves an estate valued between 50 and 75 million dollars. The sizable fortune marks a notable achievement in wealth but is described as unlikely to leave a lasting place in history, with the article noting money making has charm yet limited bearing on worthwhile achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodman Wanamaker
Women shoppers guide boosts Bryan merchants with ads
A Bryan section promotes Franklin era like shopping guidance for women buyers. It highlights Spring stock, improved store displays, and accentuates local merchants offerings from Sankey Park jewelry to Haswell's decor supplies and Piggly Wiggly for quick, branded purchases. It notes India Tires, Coca Cola history, Wayne Knit Hose, and Mrs. White's catering plans for Long's Cafe events.
Rat Campaign Scheduled For Brazos County
Brazos County to host a rat and rodent control drive beginning March 31 under government guidance. Donald A. Spencer of the Biological Survey leads the effort with mass meetings, prize incentives, and local chairmen named for communities. A 1:30 p.m. Saturday kickoff will set six weeks of work to reduce rats mice and gophers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Agricultural Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
W. S. Howell
Donald A. Spencer
Biological Survey
F. H. Poole
Millican
P. L. Barron
Wellborn
S. W. Bissing
College
Noah Cole
Harvey
C. M
Risinger
Steep Hollow
Z. L. Jones
Reliance
James Lang
Kurten
W. T. Conaway
Independence
Will Hill
Edge
L. F. Mangis
King’s Highway
E. P. Humbert
Carl Wipprecht
Fred Hale
E. Eberstadt
R. M. Sherwood
C. L. Benson
Spencer
Bell County
Brazos
Bryan Delegation Seeks East Texas Chamber Meeting
E. E. McQuillen and Sam Eberstadt depart Bryan on an automobile tour through East Texas to secure the East Texas Chamber of Commerce annual meeting for Bryan in 1929. They will visit Madisonville Crockett Carthage Beckville Alto Timpson Rusk Jacksonville San Augustine Palestine Center Tyler Nacogdoches Henderson Lufkin Kilgore Tenaha Gladewater Huntsville Longview with night meetings planned in Palestine Tyler Henderson and Nacogdoches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. McQuillen
Association of
The
A. and M. College
Sam E. Eberstadt
Bryan and Brazos County
Center
Tyler
Nacogdoches
Henderson
Lufkin
Kilgore
Teneha
Gladewater
Huntsville
Longview
Palestine
Birthday Dinner at Home of Mr and Mrs Sam Pate
A birthday dinner was hosted at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pate on Sunday March 18 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pate R E Carroll Mrs Jim Reed and Miss Elsie Yardley. Attendees included Dorothy Pate O L Pate Mr and Mrs John Pate Sheriff and Mrs Jim Reed Stafford Reed Horace Reed Mrs J B Carroll Miss Clinnie Carroll R E Carroll Lonas Carroll Mr and Mrs Truman Carroll Mr and Mrs Julius Barron and Miss Elsie Yardley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Pate
R. E. Carroll
Jim Reed
Elsie Yardley
Dorothy Pate
O. L. Pate
Brazos County Road Bridge Fund Approved
The Attorney General's Department on March 20 approved several bond issues including Brazos county road and bridge refunding for $61,000 at 5 percent serials. Other approvals listed: Burnet county bridge refunding $22,000 at 5 percent, Childress Independent School District refunding $44,000 at 4.8 percent, Leon county compensation road bonds $10,000 at 12 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astin
Attorney General's Department
Burnet County
Childress Independent School District
Brazos County
Leon County
Allen Academy Beats Caldwell 18 to 5 in Caldwell
Allen Academy won its second straight baseball game defeating Caldwell 18 to 5 in Caldwell. Coach Al Devinney used three pitchers Delma Lee Salisbury Jimmie Dunn and Joe Sullivan. Salisbury pitched three innings allowing no runs and limited Caldwell’s offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Caldwell High School
Caldwell
al Devinney
Delma Lee Salisbury
Jimmie Dunn
Bryan
Joe Sullivan
Salisbury
Caldwel
Spring car makeovers headline four pieces under $100000
A local ad notes living room flow from car to dining room and promotes spring car renovations by H. T. Scho vasja. It highlights new paint, tops, upholstery, or glass to make an old car look like new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Schovasja
Escaped convict surrenders after two years on the run
J H Hale, an escaped Minnesota embezzlement convict, surrendered to Sheriff J H Reed in Port Arthur after two years as a fugitive. He said life on the road was hard with scarce machine shop work and frequent firings after being tipped off by acquaintances. He intends to serve out his term and asked for doughnuts as a condition for further remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hale
J. H. Reed
Minnesota
Hale
Minneapolis
Port Arthur
London
China
Japan
Panama Canal
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Corsicana
Robstown
Hearne
Bryan
Lost mule and horse with identifying marks
A gray mule about ten years old and 14 hands high with a light star down the face is missing. A horse about eight years old and 15 hands high branded IX with bar under, and a neck brand C with bar inside it, is also missing. Reward offered by A P Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Carr
County Commissioner Precincts Listing Names
In Precinct 3 the candidates are Frank Krc Preda Werrman August C Merka and in Precinct 4 the candidates are H R Danforth J M Moore Claude Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Krc
Preda. Werrman
August C. Merka
H. R. Danforth
J. M. Moore
Claude Buchanan
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Les J. Rountres
Mercantile Bankng
Madison Ave
Hicago
Tive
Texas Sunday
First Methodist Church
East
Election Committee of Congress
By F. W. Kazmeier
Order of the Rainbow Girls
Order of the Eastern Star
Geo. Smith
College Avenue
Sue Haswell
Eastern Star
Rainbow Assembly
Bryan Assembly
R. V. Hop
Eagle Office
Ice
Miss Bentley
Sankey Park
India
Sandifer
Haswell
Darwin
Haswell’s
Wayne
Wilson Bradley’s
Home Oil Company
Mr. Sandifer
India Tires
India Tire and Rubber Company
Bryan Nursery and Floral Company
George Stephan
George
E. F. Parks & Co
Parks
Mrs
Brazos County Road Bridge Fund
Soul Druggist
Jaton Drug O. GO
Jersey
H. Hensarling
Star Products Co
Roman & Vick
H. C. Ferguson A. S. McSwain
Clyde F. Goen Marshall C. Peters
C. L. Eden
Kh. R
Dick) Broach
Roy Wadspeth
J. M. Ferguson
Tom G. Suber
Jesse B. McGee
E. M. Sory
J. McDonald
Frank M. Vance
Roy Montgomery
J. T. McGee
Precinct No
John J. Phillips
Guy F. Boyett
Emmett Holland
Fritz Kindt
WM. Conrad
J. J. Merka
J. W. Harris
Hugo Endler
Star Brand
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer CO
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