Bryan Weekly Eagle notice and credits fragment
Fragmentary newspaper notice listing mailing details for Bryan Texas 1912 edition with ownership and republication rights and advertising offices in Dallas New York and Chicago.
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Membee
Associated Press
Ated Press
Texas Daily Press League
Mercantile Bank
Dallas
Texas
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Association Building
Chicago
Illinois
Weeds Threaten Bryan But City Plans Cleanup
The piece notes persistent spring rains nurture weeds in Bryan and elsewhere. It urges residents to cut down the growth to improve home and city appearance and sanitation, while acknowledging weeds have limited purposes.
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Bryan
Nature
East Texas Chamber of Commerce Sets Agriculture First Plan
The article urges the East Texas Chamber of Commerce to define aims focusing on agriculture as the region’s backbone. It calls for soil fertility, fertilization, crop rotation, drainage, seed quality, diversification, on farm production, and an efficient farm marketing system to foster prosperity in East Texas.
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East Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Getting Ahead Without Pulling Others Down
The piece argues true advancement comes from effort and honesty rather than destroying others. It warns that fault finding aimed at impressing superiors harms both the individual and the organization, and that ambitious workers should pursue growth through constructive, ethical means.
Road to Advancement Through Shared Errors
A worker who learns from others mistakes advances while one who seeks advantage from others faults will not grow. The quote emphasizes cooperation over self serving gain.
S A L E S M A N S H I P A B C D E F G
The text outlines salesmanship as more than talk it involves guiding customers to a product using clear explanations and genuine service. It emphasizes hard work cheerful service and building relationships to win business.
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Elling
William Griffin Heads C A Men’s Bible Class
At College Avenue Baptist Church Men’s Bible Class a six month term began with William Griffin elected president and Elmer Dodson, Horace Jones, Louis Merka as vice presidents. J E Gammon became secretary and R B Grant treasurer. Staff retained included R R Bush chorister Roy S Holloman teacher and Dr L O Wilkerson assistant teacher. A brief installation followed and the group invited all local men to attend Sundays at 9:30 in the court house auditorium for fellowship and Christ’s cause.
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College Avenue Baptist Church
Roy S. Holloman
William Griffin
Elmer Dodson
Horace Jones
Louis Merka
J. E. Gammon
R. B. Grant
R. R. Bush
L. O. Wilkerson
Jim Dunn
Lock McNeeley
Court House
Big Carnival committee meeting plans May Queen and parade
A general meeting of the Firemen's Bene fit Carnival committee chairmen and members is set for Tuesday at 4 PM in the chamber of commerce rooms to hear reports from all committees and outline final carnival plans including May Queen selection. Carnival dates are May 13 and 14 with A and M Band participation anticipated in the parade.
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Chamber of Commerce
Allen Academy
B. A. Sims
Boy Scouts of
Bryan
Consolidated Victorious Over Bryan In Narrow 4 to 3 Win
Consolidated A M school baseball team avenged a 13 to 1 loss to Bryan by edging Bryan 4 to 3. Batteries were Colson and Jones for Consolidated and Griffith and Barron for Bryan. The deciding run scored in the ninth after a 3 to 8 tie.
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A. and M. Consolidated School
Bryan High
Bryan
Consolidated
Colson
Jones
Griffith
Barron
Auto Crash Injures Gordon and Hillier Near Hearne
From Friday’s Daily Charlies Hillier suffers a broken collar bone while Jack Gordon endures a badly wrenched back after a motor accident at a washed out culvert between Hearne and Cameron. Ambulance wrecked. Van Horn, Abe Hensarling, and Will McCulloch with Julius Christian assisted. Both men at home recovering.
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Charlies Hillier
Jack Gordon
Temple
Hearne
Cameron
van Horn
Abe Hensarling
Bryan
Will McCulloch
Julius Christian
Bryan Insurance Exchange Organized in Bryan
The Bryan Insurance Exchange was formed in Room 42 of the Astin Building with Jno A Moore elected president and C R Gardner as vice president W C Mitchell as secretary treasurer. Thirteen members joined to discuss insurance issues and uphold integrity across life fire tornado and liability lines while cooperating with the State Rating Board to reduce fire wastes.
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The
Bryan Insurance Exchange
Bryan
Astin
Jno
J. M. Gordon
Geo. A. Adams
J. W. Hendricks
J. M. Barron
E. J. Fountain
E. W. Crenshaw, Jr
S. E. Harrison
Harry Jenkins
State Rating Board
Narrow roadbed halts traffic on Benchley Hearne stretch
Reports from The Eagle detail the King's Trail fill between Benchley and Hearne as nearly impassable after heavy rains. Washouts and narrowing sections forced drivers onto embankments while officials estimate road repairs could cost over 10000 dollars. Traffic over the old Benchley Hearne route remained uncertain as floods subsided. The area logged 1.32 inches of rain overnight rising to 1.48 inches by mid afternoon.
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Benchley
Hearne
King’s Trail
the Eagle
W. G. Alsebrook
Wheelock
Sand Cavitt
Eagle
A. B. Syptak
Tabor
Wixon
Dilly Short Tap
Bryan
Benchley-Hearne
W. A. Boyett
Ralph Shuffler
Olney Enterprise
Brazos County
Eagle Printing Company
Over Thousand Attended Bryan Sunday Schools
Attendance across Bryan Sunday Schools totaled 1085 this week. First Baptist led with 415 attendees, followed by First Methodist 285, College Avenue Baptist 253, Presbyterian 160, First Christian 67, Free Baptist 60, and Episcopal 45.
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First Baptist Sunday School
First Methodist
College Avenue Baptist
Presbyterian
First Christian
Free Baptist
Episcopal
Brazos County Delegates Win at District IL Meet
The Brazos County delegates to the district meet of the State Inter scholastic League held in Brenham returned to Bryan with honors. Coulter Hoppess captured first in extemporaneous speaking and will travel to Austin for the state high school meet. Maurine Neeley took second in Junior Girls Declamation, Allen Kraft placed third in 220 yard low hurdles, Estelle Myers did not place in Senior Girls Declamation, and William Matthews earned third in Senior Boys Declamation.
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Brazos County
Brenham
Texas
Bryan
Coulter Hoppess
Austin
Maurine Neeley
Allen Kraft
Estelle Myers
M. Consolidated
William Matthews
Ill Bonded Murder Suspect Stricken With Pneumonia
Virgie Nero, charged with killing Will Otis on the Boyett place near College, is reported very ill with pneumonia while out on bond. A recent case saw a similar bond death, leading to settlement out of court.
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Virgie Nero
Will Otis
Boyett Place
College
Bond
Save Baby Chicks With Diarrhoea Tablets
Martin's White Diarrhoea Tablets are advertised to prevent and cure chick diseases by adding to the first drinking water. The notice promises a money back offer and mentions COLLINS & WICKES as the contact.
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Martin
Collins & Wickes
Bring Your Rags to The Eagle Office for Cash
The Eagle invites readers to bring clean cotton rags to its office where they will buy them for cash. No details on weight or payment shown. The offer emphasizes quick disposal and local buyer service.
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Eagle Office
Dr Hunnicutt Arrested On Narcotic Case
Dr R J Hunnicutt of this city and John Phillips of Navasota were moved to Houston by Federal Narcotic Officer McCullough and Deputy U S Marshal Hudson Myers after arrest on a narcotic charge. Phillips was jailed in Bryan after being brought from Navasota. Hunnicutt was taken into custody just before departure and was not jailed locally.
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R. J. Hunnicutt
John Phillips
Navasota
Houston
McCullough
United States
Marshall Hudson Myers
Phillips
Bryan
Hunnicutt
Charter Night of The League Postponed to May 17
The charter night for the Isaak Walton League of America Bryan Chapter is delayed from May 6. A May 17 meeting is planned with Judge Escor Floyd president of the Texas State Chapter expected to preside. Further details on visiting state officials will be announced soon.
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Isaak Walton League of America
Bryan
Eagle
A. D. Jackson
Escor Floyd
Texas
League
Merka Services Held Sunday At Funeral Chapel
Funeral services for Paul Merka of Benchley were conducted at the McCulloch Gordon chapel at 2 30 on Sunday. Father J B Gleissner officiated with a mixed sextet from St. Joseph's Catholic Church singing God of My Heart and Nearer My God to Thee. The sextet members were Christine Stasney Lucile Rosprim Frances Boriskie Mary Vitopil Tom Daly and John O Connor. The large funeral procession then went to Smetana for a grave service and burial beside his wife who died in fall 1924. Pallbearers were Gus Bade Mat Vitopil John A Boriskie Frank Braczyk Tom Daily and John O Connor.
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McCulloch-Gordon Chapel
Paul Merka
Benchley
J. B. Gleissner
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
God
Christine Stasney
Lucile Rosprim
Frances Boriskie
Mary Vitopil
Tom Daly
John O'Connor
Smetana
Gus Bade
Mat Vitopil
John A. Boriskie
Frank Braczyk
Tom Daily
Onion over fifteen inches brought to Eagle office
I M Free of Prospect Community visited the Eagle office Monday with an onion from the Free garden. The flat top onion measured 16 1 2 inches in circumference, similar in size to others brought in previously. Rev L D Poole accompanied him. they are tenants on County Superintendent D J McDonald's farm.
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I. M. Free
Prospect
D. J. McDonald
L. D. Poole
Eagle Office
Dance at Kurten Hall May 10
A dance is planned at Kurten Hall on Monday night May 10. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Kurten
Kurten Hall
Road repair contract awarded in Grimes County
A contract has been let to W. A. Boyett to repair the bad road area near Democrat Crossing on the Madisonville road in Grimes County. Construction costs are described as a few hundred dollars as the road has been impassible since heavy rains and the Navasot river flood.
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W. A. Boyett
Grimes County
Democrat Crossing
Madisonville Road
Navasot River
Millican seniors stage play to fund diplomas
Millican High School's Senior Class presented their annual play Friday night in the school auditorium. Admission was 10 cents for adults, bringing in funds to cover play books and diploma costs. Miss Erin Simpson led the production and attendees called it a complete success.
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Millican High School
Erin Simpson
Bryan High Girls Sweep Honors in State Clothing Contest
Elsie McElroy of Bryan High School won first place in the State Clothing Contest at Beaumont. Gladys Vance took third, and Bryan School earned a silver vegetable dish as the team medal. More than 500 Texas girls entered the event.
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Elsie McElroy
Bryan High School
Beaumont
Madison Hall
Mary Helen Racey
Bryan School
Gladys Vance
Texas
Carnival heats up in Bryan with May Queen vote near
Interest rises as the Firemen's Carnival comes to Bryan on May 13 and 14. The May Queen voting closes May 12 at 6 PM with ballots in boxes. Tickets for voters are available from Mrs. C A Searcy. S M Bird oversees entertainment including a minstrel show and burlesque acts featuring local businessmen.
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Bryan
C. A. Searcy
S. M. Bird
Amusement Committee
Elks Club
J S Cole Weds Miss Fuller of Bryan
The marriage of Miss Billie Fuller of Bryan and J S Cole of Dallas was held Friday April 30 at 6 pm in the First Christian Church parsonage. Rev L Guy Ament officiated. The bride, daughter of Mrs Susie Fuller, will reside in Dallas after June. the groom is a Texas A and M senior and will graduate in June.
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Billie Fuller
J. S. Cole
Dallas
First Christian Church
L. Guy Ament
Susie Fuller
Tabor
Brazos County
Houston
A. and M. College of Texas
White Birches Wins Houston Post-Dispatch Poetry Contest
Nora Barnhart Fermier of College Station Texas won the $25 special prize for White Birches in the Houston Post-Dispatch poetry contest open to prior prize winners. Fermier previously won the weekly first prize and is described as a committed poet with several published works.
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Houston Post-Dispatch
Fermier
Nora Barnhart Fermier
College Station
Texas
Thirteen Deacons Are Ordained At Baptist Church
At the First Baptist church in Bryan on May 2 a large crowd attended services. Thirteen men were ordained as deacons after morning sermons and an afternoon mass meeting featuring M. H. Wolf. Rev. R. E Day presided and Dr. Albert Venting spoke on deacon characteristics.
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Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Bryan
R. E. Day
Albert Venting
Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
M. H. Wolf
First Baptist Church
Dallas
Mr. Wolf
R. E B. Day
H. O. Boatwright
W. C. Davis
Bryan
The
J. J. Pipkin
Brazos County
Church Board of Deacons
J. P. Brown
Hendrix Conway
J. L. Cobb
J. M. Ferguson
P. G. Gunter
T. B. Higgs
Lon B. Locke
W. C. Ruehti
J. Coulter Smith
W. R. Thomas
A. J. Ward
Charles Crawford
Bryan Visitor M B Easters From Kurten
M B Easters of Kurten visited Bryan today as a guest or observer, according to local social notes.
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M. B. Easters
Kurten
Purification Calotabs Ad Promoting System Cleanse
Physicians endorse Calotabs as a foundation of health. Rid chronic ailments by a thorough purification course, taken once or twice weekly for several weeks. Calotabs, a family package with directions, available at drugstores for 35 cents.
Cavalry Horse Show Postponed By Rain At A M College
Rain has forced postponement of the 8th Cavalry Horse Show at A and M College from today to Saturday May 7. The event will start at 1 15 p m on the Drill Field, now a mud filled field that is unsafe for contests. Admission is free and there will be no collection.
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A. and M. College
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C.hoppess
Hunicutt
U. S. Marshall
Merka
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