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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1921

Page

7

Governor Neff May Veto Entire State Appropriation Bill

Special to the Eagle Austin Texas March 21 Governor Neff holds potential to veto the entire special appropriation program amid a looming revenue shortfall. He weighs $8.4 million in special funds and proposes possible readjustment by a legislative return in June. The move affects University of Texas expansion West Texas A and M College rural school and school fund supplements.

Austin Texas Neff Secretary of State’s Department University of Texas West Texas A M. College West Texas College A. & M. College Bryan Rountree Brazos County House Senate Govrnor Neff Associated Press The Austin Statesman Today West Texas A. and M. College Rural School Law

Ramsey of A. and M. Shines in Wrestling Meet

College Station Texas March 21 R H Ramsey the Farmer heavyweight grappler returned from Des Moines where he wrestled top west competitors. In the final match Ramsey clashed with Polly Wallace Ames all American and nearly pinned him in 17 seconds before a held draw ensued in two bouts. In the third Ramsey led for sixteen minutes but Wallace gained a drop and won on points. Ramsey calls Wallace a clean sportsman.

Eagle College Station Texas R. H. Ramsey Farmer Des Moines Oklahoma University Lester Pontius Polly Wallace Wallace Hanmsey Ramsey

Fort Worth Thieves Return All Valuables

Jewelry cash and Liberty bonds totaling 15000 were stolen from a Main Street store Sunday night and returned at dawn after police were warned twice by telephone that the loot would be placed back. Tracing the calls proved unsuccessful.

Associated Press Fort Worth Main Street

Courtesy program bids farewell to Mrs Hubbard in Bryan

Circle No 2 of the Baptist Ladies Auxiliary hosted a 4 to 6 pm missionary program at the tabernacle to honor Mrs T B Hubbard who is moving to Houston. The event featured a gift sandwich tray, a full program of hymns scripture readings duets solos and readings.

Circle No. 2 Baptist Ladies’ Auxiliary the Tabernacle T. B. Hubbard Bryan Houston Hubbard K Kennedy College Presbyterian Church At College and Bryan R. M. Sherwood Woods Circle

Rain Snow and Sleet Reported in Panhandle Texas

Northwest Texas and the panhandle received needed rains that promise good grain growth. Sleet and snow were reported in parts of the Panhandle as clouds moved through Childress on March 21 according to Associated Press dispatches.

The Panhandle Associated Preas Childress Texas

Evangelist DeLay Draws Big Crowds At Bryan Revival

Evangelist DeLay preached ten large Sunday services at the Methodist church with overflow crowds. He urged tithing from Malachi and urged women to hear a Thursday sermon on Mother Home and Heaven. Hundreds pledged to tithe and many sought prayer as crowds filled the galleries. The revival continues through next week with 10 to 11 am and 7:30 pm services.

Methodist Church Evangelist DeLay Bryan College Malachi Brazos County

Bryan Sunday Schools Attendance Rises to 1115

The Bryan weekly Sunday School reports show new pupils each week with a total attendance of 1115 yesterday surpassing the previous high. Secretaries record figures for First Baptist 326, Methodist 290, Presbyterian 182, Free Baptist 64, Christian 79, Episcopal 44, Catholic 180, with contributions totaling a mix of small sums.

Bryan First Baptist Methodist Presbyterian Free Baptist Christian Episcopal Cathlie

Cotton Crop Tops Thirteen Million Bales in 1921

Washington reports final ginning data from the census bureau show cotton excluding linters for 1921 at 12,197,775 running bales, or 13,393,754 equivalent 500 pound bales. Texas led with 4,030,197 bales, South Carolina 1,639,470, marking the largest crop since 1914 and sixth largest in U.S. history.

Associated Press Washington Census Bureau Texas South Carolina

No Need for Strikes in the United States

Washington dispatch reports spokesmen for packers employees presented their side at a labor dispute conference with Secretary Davis of labor and a joint session with Hoover of commerce and Wallace of agriculture. Davis said he would freely seek Hoover and Wallace advice.

Associated Press Washington Davis Department of Labor Hoover Department of Commerce Wallace Department of Agriculture

Esch and Davis Are Given Appointments

Washington reports President Harding made recess appointments today. John J. Esch a former Wisconsin Representative was named to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Dwight Davis of St. Louis was appointed director of the War Finance Corporation.

Washington John J. Esch Wisconsin Interstate Commerce Commission Harding Dwight Davis St. Louis War Finance Corporation

Buy it ip Bryan slogan recall

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New Life for the Live Stock Industry in Brazos County

County Agent C L Benson notes renewed vigor in Brazos County livestock as farmers, club members, and families boost standard bred poultry and registered hogs and cattle. A pure bred livestock association will be organized to promote the effort, amid market reports showing nearly ten million head fewer livestock than a year earlier.

Brazos County C. L. Benson

Revival Meeting At New Chapel Baptist Church Proceeds

The Eagle reports a large revival at New Chapel Baptist Church led by pastor with help from Revs S E Diggs of Bryan C Roberson M B Saul of Bryan and G F Curry of San Antonio. Saul preached a strong sermon on born again and tonight’s subject asks if God be God, serve him.

Price Collins New Chapel Baptist Church S. E. Diggs Bryan C. Roberson M. B. Saul G. F. Curry San Antonio Rey Saul John

Rountree backs constitutional amendment for salary rises

Austin reports Rep. Lee J. Rountree of Bryan endorses a constitutional amendment to raise salaries for the Governor, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, and Legislature. He supports a 120 day legislative session and daily pay of 10, arguing changes reflect Texas growth from 1876 to 1930 and curb excessive veto use.

Star-Telegram Austin Lee J. Rountree Bryan Neff Rountree Moore Hunt County Senate Page Free Conference Thomas Representative Rountree Texas

Attorney General Cureton questions rail rate increases

In Texas Cureton argues railroad wage raises are void and the ICC rate hikes unconstitutional. He cites 1920 act sections 300 to 316, warns higher freight and passenger rates threaten shipping and farm products, may cause mass layoffs across the state.

The Eagle Austin Texas Federal Court Western District of Texas Cureton Railroad Board Interstate Commerce Commission

Texas court awards values to firemen and switchmen

Washington reports the supreme court refused to review Texas decisions valuing a locomotive fireman at 40000 dollars and a switchman at 22500 dollars, upholding their life values.

Associated Press Washington Texas Supreme Court

Revival services continue all week at First Methodist

The revival meeting at the First Methodist church runs daily with 10 am and 7 30 pm services. Evangelist DeLay calls for women only hear Thursday at 3 pm on Mother Home and Heaven and urges Christian men and women to stay after the benediction. He urges Bryan to count this week for God and speaks on Jesus trial before Pilate and the crowd while challenging all to accept salvation.

First Methodist Church Evangelist DeLay Bryan Matthews Jesus Pontius Pilate Pilate Jesus Christ Kingdom of God On DeLay God

Drought Serious on the Rio Grande in Laerdo Texas

The drouth has not allowed rain for months. Cattlemen fear losses as beef prices stay low. Feeding costs are high in a dry region. Only irrigated farms near the Rio Grande show promise for spring profits.

Laerdo Texas Drouth Rio Grande

Howat Still Able to Call Strike in Kansas

Pittsburg March 22 The strike of about 150 coal miners led by Alexander Howat and the Kansas miners union executive committee began today in defiance of the court of industrial relations and the injunction issued by Judge Curran of the county district court.

Associated Press Pittsburg Kas Alexander Howat Kansas Miners Union Executive Committee Court of Industrial Relations Judge Curran County District Court

Tabor High School program and interscholastic results

Tabor March 22 report highlights an excellent High School program with songs readings dialogues and plays. The Interscholastic meet on the 19th saw the basketball team win the championship 19 to 15 over College Consolidated and the senior girls win by default.

Tabor College Consolidated Harvey Eagle Presbyterian

Brazos County Farm Bureau Meet Saturday At Courthouse

Brazos County Farm Bureau calls all farmers and local business men to a 2 PM Saturday meeting at the Bryan courthouse. Col. Clarence Ousley and Director T. O. Walton will speak on Farm Bureau aims and rural prosperity, with the United Cotton Growers Association merger noted. E. A. Peters, president, urges wide attendance.

Brazos County Court House Bryan Farm Bureau United Cotton Growers Association Clarence Ousley T. O. Walton E. A. Peters Pres. Brazos Co. Farm Bureau

No Pardons Issued to Convicts in Texas in February

Austin March 22 No pardons were issued during February and the state convict population rose from 2500 to 2527 with a net loss of seven after 57 escapes and 50 recaptures. Twenty eight escapes were women from Goree farm and 24 recaptured. There were 83 new convicts, one parole return, 46 discharged, two paroled after deaths. Names appear under aliases for some inmates. Prison counts include Huntsville 281, insane asylum 22, state farms 2142, leased farms 92.

Austin Texas Goree Rusk Huntsville Insane Asylum

Floral selections and designs from Scott Floral Co

Carnations two dollars and fifty cents per dozen Sweet peas two dollars and fifty cents per one hundred Roses calla lilies ferns and more Floral designs and sprays available Scott Floral Co Navasota Texas phone 171.

Scott Floral CO Navasota Texas

Remains of Ancient Mexican City Found Near Teotihuacan

Associated Press reports that federal archaeologists near San Juan de Teotihuacan uncover a city of at least 100000 inhabitants dating 4000 years back. Excavations reveal the sun and moon pyramids, a Plaza of the Dead, and extensive artifacts now housed in a museum.

Associated Press San Same de Teotihuacan Mexico San Juan de Teotihuacan Manuel Gaimio Department of Agriculture Senor Gamio Gamio St. Gamio Howver Egypt Sr. Gamio

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Mrs, Hubbard United States Esch Rep. Rountree Howat Brazos County Farm Bureau Cardui Irvin Nerhood Pennsylvania E. J. Jenkins Co Parker-Astin, Co A. M. Waldrop Co Bull Durham Tobacco
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