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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1922

Page

4

Editor White Urges Youth to Laugh Work for Change

Lawrence Kansas May 3 Associated Press William Aven White editor of the Emporia Gazette addresses All University convocation urging students to reject stagnation and pursue a better world through work and laughter He warns later conservatism may come with age and insists youth must challenge the past to improve society.

Associated Press Lawrence Kan William Aven White Emporia Gazette Mr. White

Orphan Boy Wins Way Through College and Legislature

Eugene Miller a Parker County youth born in New York City rises to bachelor of arts from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and holds a Texas state representative seat at 23. He crossed from poverty to college funds earned himself and seeks his mother absent since infancy, with memories of New York life and early foster care.

Eagle Weatherford Texas Eugene Miller Southern Methodist University Dallas Miller Parker County College Auditorium New York New York City Mary Blair Miller Henry Emma Blair East 128Th Street Broome Street Bellevue Hospital Texas Pellevue

Democratic Jury Primaries For Congress Sixth District

Announcing candidates for county and district offices including Luther A. Johnson for sheriff L E Morehead C L Baker for county attorney Oak McKenzie for tax assessor Clyde F Goen Jim Darwin Roy Hudspeth Ollie Smith A B McSwain Dora Wilson D J McDonald C E Bobo Eck Smith Guy F Boyett George Edge John Sabo Frank Kr C Degelia Chas Di Stefano J M Moore H T Wheeless J W Hamilton L D McGee

Congress Luther A. Johnson L. E. Morehead Cc L. Baker Oak McKenzie Clyde F. Goen Jim Darwin Roy Hudspeth Ollie Smith McSwain Dora Wilson D. J. McDonald C. E. Bobo Eck Smith Guy F. Boyett Co. M. Risinger J. T. Sawyer George ”. Edge John Sabo Frank Krc C. M. Degelia Chas, DI Stefano J. M. Moore H. T. Wheeless Justice of the Peace J. W. Hamilton L. D. McGee

Chinese Battle Rolls Toward Tien Tain in Civil War Drive

May 2 report from Peking says General Wu Pei Fu's forces push toward Tien Tain with artillery along Machang. Admiral Strauss orders Wilmington from Hong Kong to Tien Tam after a meeting with Minister Scharman. General Wu Pei Fu purportedly killed in action, though unconfirmed.

Associated Press Peking China Wu Pei Fu Tien Tain Machang Strauss Scharman Wilmington Hong Kong Tien Tam Chang

Hearne Trades Day Invites Judges For May 4

Mr. C. H. Chambers senior student of A and M and County Agent C L Benson were asked by Mr. R B Ewing County Agent Robertson County to attend Trades Day at Hearne Saturday May 4 and act as judges of livestock and farm products exhibited by farmers on these trade days.

Hearne C. H. Chambers C. L. Benson R. B. Ewing Robertson County

Miller pursues law while serving in legislature

Miller attended a country school near his farm, Garner high school, Weatherford College, and Southern Methodist University. He earned an athletic letter in football and joined the debating team while supporting himself by tutoring and summer work, hoping to study law at the University of Texas during legislative sessions while longing for his mother.

Miller Garner Weatherford College Southern Methodist University University of Texas

Personal Mention From Tuesday’s Daily At Bryan

County Agent R B Ewing of Robertson County visited with County Agent C L Benson and toured the Eagle office. General H B Stoddard sent a box of matches from New Orleans as a thoughtful gift to the Eagle. Mrs L Kramer of Wellborn and Mrs I R Brownlee and daughter Mildred of College were among out of town visitors in Bryan.

R. B. Ewing Robertson County C. L. Benson Eagle H. B. Stoddard New Orleans L. Kramer Wellborn I. R. Brownlee Mildred College Bryan

Bryan Notes Busy Travelers and Local Visits

Col Jim Gibson of the Houston Post is in town on business. Miss Laura Mims a Steep Hollow teacher is in Bryan from her home. Mrs J J Tatum visits daughter in Waco. Mrs John Sharp Williams Jr and Pauline Williams arrive from Yazoo City for six weeks in Bryan. Miss Rosa Moore of Navasota plans return Thursday. Pauline Webb known as Miss Willie Mae Collard underwent appendicitis surgery and rests well. Dr John A Held attends Texas Sunday School convention in Dallas tonight.

Jim Gibson The Houston Post Oak McKenzie Houston Herman Kindt Henry Kurten Kindt Eagle T. W. Frame Edge Bryan Lynn Sample Tabor Henry Koontz Laura Mims Steep Hollow Henry Shows Thompson Creek R. H. Seale Benchley W. W. Leach Beaumont J. J. Tatum R. E. May Waco John Sharp Williams, Jr Pauline Williams Yazoo City Migs James H. Webb College Avenue Texas Rosa Moore Navasota W. A. Withers Willie Mae Collard Will Lear Bryan Hospital Clinton C. Smith West 24Th Street A. W. Buchanan East 26Th Street John A. Held First Baptist Church Dallas Sunday School of Texas C. M. Risinger I. V. Freeman Brazos Bottom A. D. Jackson S. C. Hoyle Lee J. Rountree Texas Press Association Denton Texas Editors College of Industrial Arts Willie May Collard W. Stuart Barron Rupert Maultsby A. & M. College Bettie Bel East 22Nd Street

A and M Team Wins Eighth Corps Area Trophy

Texas A M College won the Eighth Corps Area team rifle competition with 3470 points out of 4000. New Mexico Military Institute placed second with 3480? The results list Arizona and New Mexico A M as top rivals, with several other schools in the order: Arizona, New Mexico A M, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado Agricultural College, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma A M. Captain A L Tuttle coached the team and F W Boris kie of Bryan was captain and firer.

College Station Texas Texas A. & M. College Eighth Corps Fort Sam Houston New Mexico Arizona Colorado Oklahoma Texas A. & M New Mexico Military Institute University of Arizona New Mexico A. & M Colorado School of Mines Colorado Agricultural College University of Oklahoma Oklahoma A. & M A. L. Tuttle F. W. Boriskie Bryan

How to Be a Live Dealer Without Advertising

A business guide questions how a live dealer can attract players without advertising. It explores word of mouth, partnerships, and subtle brand presence as alternative visibility strategies.

Swindle Explores Heaven and Eternal Life in First Christian Sermon

Rev. L. Swindle preached at the First Christian Church arguing that belief and obedience to God determine salvation. He warned that those outside the church face a dire eternal fate and urged attendance at the revival led by Rev. C. N. Calmes with a Wednesday close date.

Rev. L. Swindle First Christian Church Ol An Church of Jesus Christ Jesus Bryan C. N. Calmes

Rotary Luncheon Speaker Dr. Youngblood to Address Club

Dr. B. Youngblood of the Texas Experiment Service at A. and M. College will lead the Rotary luncheon at noon Wednesday.

Youngblood B. Youngblood Texas Experiment Service of A. & M.college Rotary

Ku Klux Remembers Mrs Cobb Family Donation Letter

Mrs Nannie Cobb of Bryan Texas received a $10 token from Knights of the Ku Klux Klan No 48 Realm of Texas dated April 27 1922. The note offers sympathy and prayers to Mrs Cobb during her husband JIm Cobbs illness and asks for God’s guidance through their trial. Mrs Cobb thanks the Eagle for the donation and expresses deep gratitude for the support.

Jim Cobb Bryan Realm OF Texas Knights OF the KU Klux Klan

Tanlac Brings Relief to Wichita Woman

Mrs. L Scott of 114 W English St Wichita Kansas reports long stomach trouble indigestion heart palpitations breathlessness back pains and nervous insomnia fading after starting Tanlac. She now eats well sleeps better and handles housework and store duties. Tanlac sold by all good druggists Adv.

Tanlac Adv

Farming on the S A and A PRy excursion notices

The notice promotes farm products and rainfall comparisons with Nebraska and Maine, praises climate and roads, and invites readers to contact Fomeseekers retes about the book Farming on the S A and A PRy. It lists H. M. Maiminson Gen Farm Imm Act and Geo. F. Lawton Gen Pass Agt, San Antonio, Texas, for seaside and mountain excursions.

Nebraska Maine Fomeseekers Retes S.A A.p.ry H. M. Maimnson Gen Farm & Imm San Antonio Texas Geo. F. Lawton Pass. Agt

Mrs Read Visits Mrs Covey In Our City

Mrs P A Read of Hearne is visiting Mrs Edgar Covey of our city for a few days.

P. A. Read of Hearne Edgar Covey Our City

Brazos County Records 32 New Cars Sold in April

The Brazos County Assessor records show 32 new vehicles purchased in April. Purchasers include Experiment Station A and M College, numerous Bryan and College Station residents, and local firms such as Parker Est., Parer-Actin Hardware, and Ault Refining.

Brazos County Roy Hudspeth Experiment Station A. & M. College Johnnie Phillips Bryan A. P. Carr R. B. Ehlinger College Station Robert Armstrong Willys-Knight Geo. R. Strav James Lang Kurten A. A. Ware Ault Refining Company P. S. Mangum Edge R. A. Oliveira J. T. Martin W. Crenshaw C. G M. Parker

Miss Berryman Suffers Badly Broken Arm

Friends sympathize with Miss Nannie Berryman after a fall at her home damaged the right arm with both bones broken above the wrist and the wrist dislocated. Arm dressed at once and she is improving. She expects to teach at East Side School on Monday.

Nannie Berryman Miss Berryman East Side

Brahma Cow and Calf Added to College Zoo

College Station Texas May 3 A Brahma cow and calf were added to the College zoo last week. The animals came from Fon 2 Boraca manager of the Pierce Ranch in southern Texas and the original importer of Brahma cattle from India in large numbers. Mr Porden, a recent visitor to the College, became interested in the collection of animals now in the College zoo.

College Station Texas College Fon 2 Boraca Pierce Ranch Inieia Porden

Will Clouds Market Robbed on Main Street

Will Clouds Market on Main Street was broken into Monday night and a few cents were stolen from the cash register. Candy was taken, suggesting a group of boys may be involved. No other damage was reported.

Will Clouds Market Will Cloud Main Street W. S. Martin

City Hall Recounts New Meter Books

City Manager Ebbe Meadares announces the recount of meter books at City Hall Wednesday morning. They are bound in red and presented as new volumes for public record.

Ebbe. MeAdares

Executor appointed for Mary Williams estate in Brazos County

Amon C. Williams was appointed on April 20 1922 in Brazos County Texas as executor testamentary for the estate of Miss Mary Williams deceased. Creditors are notified to present claims by the legal deadline at the executor’s Bryan Texas residence.

Amon C. Williams Mary Williams

Executor's Notice in Brazox County Texas

Notice of letters testamentary issued April 20 1922 by Brazox County Court Texas to I W Crenshaw executor of J M Hare deceased claimants must present claims within legal period at Wrgan Texas post office address.

Executors Notice of Pearl Kaplan Estate

Joe Kaplan was granted letters testamentary on the 24th day by the County Court of Brazos County Texas for the estate of Mrs Pearl Kaplan deceased. All persons claiming against the estate of Pearl Kaplan are requested to present their claims at Joe Kaplans Bryan Texas residence and post office address.

Ratate of Mra Pear Kaplan

Harria Visits New Orleans For Bryan Automatic Electric Shoe Pollahine

A. Harria travels to New Orleans representing the Bryan Automatic Electric Shoe Pollahine Company seeking interests and potential orders.

A. Harria New Orleans Bryan Automatic Electric Shoe Pollahine Company

Brazos County club leaders plan for youth farm work progress

The Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department describes a College Monday training meeting delayed by Mr. L. Chambers. R. W. Persons led an informal session highlighting the value of local club leaders and cooperation with vocational teachers. Reports on pork, garden, and soil projects, plus upcoming joint stock judging training, mark ongoing efforts to boost rural youth programs.

L. Chambers Washington, D. C R. W. Persons College Station Texas Tabor Mary Locke C. L. Benson Brazos County Edgar Jones First State Bank and Trust Company Jones Grimes, Burleson Brazos Counties

Street Taxes Reach $855 in Bryan for April

City Marshal W. S. Martin reported $855 in street taxes collected to Tuesday morning from 285 able-bodied men aged 21 to 45 in Bryan at $3 per scalp. Collections began at 1 PM and will continue indefinitely until all taxes are paid.

W. S. Martin Bryan

Death of W. C. Jones in Ore City Visit

Bryan friends report the death of W. C. Jones aged 71 during a visit to relatives in Ore City Grege County. His body was moved to Mexia for burial with funeral services at his daughter Mrs Clarence V Wheeler’s home on Sunday at 2 o clock. He had visited Bryan frequently when the Wheelers lived there.

MR. Jones Bryan W. C. Jones Clarence V. Wheeler Bryan Jones Ore City Grege County Mexia Clarence Wheeler

Baptist Women Send Clothes Box to Buckner Home

The First Baptist church ladies mailed their quarterly clothing box to Buckner Orphan Home in Dallas. The box leaves Bryan on Tuesday May 2. General chairman Mrs. W. S. Higgs led the effort. The donation totaled 148.95 dollars with a 74.50 cash gift and 74.45 worth of clothing.

First Baptist Church Buckner Dallas Bryan W. S. Higgs

Automobiles Transferred in Brazos County April Report

April transfers filed by the Brazos County Assessor list several local buyers and sellers. C A Buchanan sold a Ford touring car model 1920 to R L Seale of Bryan, and others include Joe Wymola, Burton Rountree Co, and L Wade Cox with various makes and buyers in Bryan Wellborn College Station and Bryan area.

Brazos County Roy Hudspeth C. A. Buchanan R. L. Seale Bryan Joe Wymola Anton Wathuler Burton Rountree Company J. R. McNeir Wellborn Joe K. Loren

Jenkins Conroy Wedding Reported in Bryan

Mr and Mrs C E Jenkins received word from their son Tom of his marriage to Miss Maggie Conroy daughter of Mrs John Conroy of this city in Houston Friday evening at o o clock Rev L T Lloyd of the Methodist church officiating The couple left Bryan for Houston after the ceremony and will live with the groom s parents on East 23rd Street for the present The bride and groom are highly regarded by many friends in Bryan

Jenkins Bryan Charley E. Jenkins East 23Rd Street

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White Orphan Boy A&m Pew Swindle Heaven KU Klux College Zoo State of I. W. Crenshaw J. M. Hare Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Dep't Sam_ E. Cavitt Wheelock Eagle Office C. G. Walker Apri God Cole and Jones College Monday C. Hohn Grimes County Martin Ditccter Benson G. &. Fraps Fraps Jim Jett Avent Atlanta Cass County Texas County Casa County Pig Club Baby Beef Club
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