Local residents travel and visit in Bryan area
Dr Harkey left for Columbus S C for his sister's illness. Mrs Brockman returned from Waco. L Stephan recovering after surgery at Bryan Hospital. Numerous residents from Kurten Reliance Wellborn Harvey Mart Fountain and Markham visit Bryan or travel for family and legal reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harkey
Columbus
S. C
8. H. Brockman
Waco
L. Stephan
Bryan Hospital
John Slaughter
Reliance
J. W. Sheppard
Kurten
Bryan
J. W. Royder
Wellborn
Sme Tagle
J. W. Brogdon
Montgomery
R. L. Brogdon
R. T. Wells
Dayton
Texas
J.W. Crenshaw
J. P. Gilpin
John Yeager
J. D. Goen
Harvey
B. F. Lemon
Palestine
S. H. Bateman
Mart
de Witt Graham
W. W. Smith
Bessie
Floy
Fountain
Jim Tobias
Community Notes from Bryan Journal Friday and Saturday
Local society items list residents visiting, traveling to Houston and Fort Worth, and returning from trips. Names include Harry Marwill, Bob Batton, J B Carroll, T B Smith, R F Crenshaw, Mrs Joe Kosh, Allen Myers Jr, Rev James Callaway, Prof B K Coghlan, Mrs J W Mitchell, J M Cox, Sam Stark, Howard Bays, A Robinson and Illian, Miss Zonnie Seale, C L Eden, D D Dawson, H J Schflay, A W Wilkerson, Ed Hall, Geo W Smith and family, Thomas Patterson, Pauline Weatherford, J O Kernole, and many others passing through Bryan for business, visiting relatives, or attending events in nearby cities. The report also notes upcoming National Convention in Chattanooga Tennessee and a future meeting in Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Marwill
E Rock
Jattanooga
Tenn
Bob Batton
Cottonwood
J. B. Carroll
Rock Prairie
T. B. Smith
Refutance
R. F. Crenshaw
Tabor
Eagle
Jm. Manthes of
Kurten
Residents Return Visits Span Cities in Local Notes
Monday Miss Altha Edge returned from Calvert and Leo Cooper came back to Huntsville after visiting friends. Mrs. J. D. Schofield of Dallas visited Mrs. T. H. Darwin. Mrs. J. H. Holman returned to Galveston from a visit to Mrs. O. B. Preston. Randolph Howell Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Howell's guest, went home to Dallas yesterday. Tom Skains returned to Fort Worth. Mrs. Chas. Stephan arrived from Houston to visit the L. Stephans. Miss Irene Crawford Nettie Crawford and Mrs. W. B. Loftin returned to Millican after visiting here. Rev. J. C. Thompson spent Sunday in the city and attends school in Dallas. Mrs. Geo. W. Smith returned from San Angelo where she sought health care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Martin
Fort Worth
Rachel Mills
W. S. Lightfoot
Dallas
Mildred Morris
Villa Maria
Galveston
W. M. Holligan
Steep Hollow
Jess Cook
Will Stallings
Tabor
Leo Cooper
Huntsville
J. D. Schofield
T. H. Darwin
J. H. Holman
O. B. Preston
Randolph Howell Preston
Ralph Howell
Tom Skains
Chas. Stephan
Houston
L. Stephan
Frank McGee
Benchley
Irene
Nettie Crawford
W. B. Loftin
Millican
J. C. Thompson
Rev. Thompson
Geo. W. Smith
San Angelo
W. 8. Mayer
Bryan
M. Henderson
Langford
J. C. Welch
Waco
Christian Endeavor
Sam Hunter
J. E. Tims
Mart
Sam Cavitt
Wheelock
W. T. James
State Undertakers
W. E Johnson
W. E. Sampson
Beaumont
Local residents travel for events and visits in Bryan area
Numerous Bryan residents and guests travel to cities like Waco Houston Mexia and Mart for conventions visits and familial reunions. Notable names include Mayer Henderson Langford Welch Cavitt James and several others visiting relatives attending conventions or visiting friends. Roy Montgomery remains improving after severe burns.
Local residents move through Bryan on various errands
Grady Buchanan of Waco passed through Bryan en route to Houston for the State Undertakers Convention. Mrs J M Caldwell returned from Sherman after visiting her daughter Miss Louise, a Kid Key student. Several others including Miss Lillie Ferguson, Miss Lot tie Blanton, Miss Effie Mallett, and many more were seen shopping or visiting in the city with trips to Rockdale, Navasota, Hearne, Galveston, and Kurton noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Buchanan
Waco
Bryan
Houston
State Undertakers Convention
J. M. Caldwell
Sherman
Louise
Kid Key
Dave Kern
Lillie Ferguson
Lottie Blanton
Harvey
Effie Mallett
Iola
H. G. Umland
Navasota
Nannie
Ola Williams
Wellborn
M. B. Ebasters
Edna
German "Sausage" Balloons Aid Verdun Artillery
Paris report says the so called sausage captive balloon used by the Germans for observation plays a key role in Verdun. Its presence is linked to the noted precision of German heavy artillery as troops and transports become targets despite French screening efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Verdun
Artil
German Sausage Balloons Dominate Front Air War Tactics
The article describes German observation balloons, “sausages,” above a thirty mile front. It explains their low altitude, use in photography and artillery targeting, and German decoy tactics to lure French aviators into danger. It also notes the role of balloons behind lines and the risk for French airmen. The piece ends with an aside praising dairy cows in Texas farming for safe, quick returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lery
Dairy cows offer steady quick returns for Texas farms
The article argues dairy cows provide reliable daily cash income, with feed converted to saleable product next day. It notes lower price volatility than other crops, strong market demand in Texas, widespread creameries, and year round grazing in mild winters, making dairying a safe profitable enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dairy Co
Memorial Service For Bryan Firemen
Bryan volunteers held their annual memorial service at the fire station and cemetery. Chief Jenkins Foremen Ruehti and Reid and Secretary Mann led the procession. Rev C T Tally and Messrs H L McKnight and John A Moore spoke of courage service and sacrifice. Music provided by Edgar Buchanan Langston Spell Edgar Derden and L S Whitaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Jenkins
Ruehti
Reid
Mann
C. T. Tally
H. L. McKnight
John A. Moore
C. B E. Jenkins
Wrinkle Chasers
Casey reports his wife had a serious operation days ago at the hospital. Mrs. Kelly called asking about Mrs. Casey’s condition. She inquired if she was resting. Casey replied that he was resting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Just Got It and Stay at Home in European Visit Banter
Dialog excerpt shows Mrs Just Got It recounting a European trip and Mrs Stay at Home respondingly praising the experience. Mrs Just Got It mentions dining with the Dardanelles during supper, highlighting playful travel banter. The tone suggests light domestic humor in a period newspaper snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Dardanelles
Mrs. Just
Embarrassment over gasoline price and fines in rural town
A Washington Star quip contrasts farmers with city folks, blaming high gasoline costs for fines. Mrs. Wederly jokes about bigamy as her husband dismissively answers, hinting at sensational headlines and domestic banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Corntassel
Washington Star
Mrs. Wederly
A New Danger in Trifle Bullets Warned
A sergeant warns that a bullet from new Trifles could kill six men in a line. Pat doubts, then concedes that going to the front risks death if true.
Teacher and boy redefine plant lifecycles in class
A teacher asks a boy to explain annual versus biennial plants. The student answers that annuals die once a year and biennials die twice a year, prompting humorous judicial attribution.
Students arraigned for driving with no attorney
Two college students were arraigned before the magistrate charged with hurdling the low spots in the road in their motor car. The elder student refused a lawyer saying they would tell the truth.
Why a girl closes her eyes when kissed
A reader asks why a girl often closes her eyes during a kiss, noting it comes in a heart to heart column. The editor may offer a traditional interpretation or guidance on romantic gestures.
Vance Announces Candidacy for Precinct 4 Constable
The Eagle endorses M. M. Vance as a candidate for Precinct No. 4 constable in the July Democratic primary. Born in Brazos County in 1876, he spent his youth in Grimes County and has lived in Bryan for four years. He pledges intelligent impartial service and full effort if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
M. M. Vance
Mr. Vance
Brazos County
Grimes County
Grimes
Bryan
Vance
May Day Fete Graces Carnegie Lawn In Bryan
A Bryan May Day Fete on the library lawn featured Miss Rogers and Miss Ray Montgomery guiding children in dances and drills. Queen Nobie Webb crowned amid roses while Dorothy Dean and Mildred Newton supported, and audience photographers signal hopes for moving pictures of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Lawn
Bryan
Library
Rogers
Ray Montgomery
Miss Montgomery
Madison
Wis
Mildred Newton
England
Road teams urged during Brazos County road work
Citizens of Brazos County may apply to J. T. Maloney the county judge to place teams on the road during the road construction period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
J. T. Maloney
New Buildings Rising in Bryan Front on Main Street
A work crew began tearing down the Dansby Building walls on Main Street to clear space for a new fire wall with the Sebesta Building at the corner. A modern front will replace the old facade, signaling ongoing improvement in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dansby
Main Street
Philip Hermer
Sebesta
Bryan
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M. G. Buchanan
Faye
Schulenburg
Laura Kestler
Marta See
J. W. Mathis
Ruth Cornelius
Markham
A. Hensarling
D. D. Dawson
James Bute Co
H. J. Schflay
Carlyle, Ill
G.S. Parker
A. W. Wilkerson
Ed Hall
Geo. W. Smith and
George, Jr
Thomas Patterson
Allen Academy
A. W. Boyder
H. O. Boatwright
L. Judice
Peoria, I
Ed S. Wicks
Jas. Francis, Jr
B. Selig
Helena, Ark
Sam Levy
J. O. Kernole
Anderson
R. V. Kernole
Pauline Weatherford
Baylor University
Katherine Boyett
J. N. Goodwin
Kilgore
A. B. Carson
Cc. C. Ratliff
Ennis
F. Gilpin
Louie Lipschitz
Hearne
G. R. Dunn
J. J. Pipkin
San Antonio
del Rio
Buckner
John Cloud
W.E. Graham
Mina
Lucile
J. M. Olson
T. A. Hensarling
W. S. Jones
Parker Astin Hardware Co
J. D. Jones
Lola and
Pearl
G. C. Royder
W. M. Hudspeth
George H. Echols
Roseprim
Marvin Elliott
W. J. Moore
Frankie Armstrong
Eubank
Mexia
Ima Holman
Corpus Christi
Ima Les Peck
H. Ruchti
C. E. Jenkins
John Reid
W. Ruchti
New Braunfels
Firemans
S. F
R. L. Pou
Dairyman Extension Division
A. & M. College
Bryan Firemen
Edgar Buchanan
Langston Spell
Edgar Derden
L. S. Whitaker
Pat
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