Fragmented Typed Notice From YAN Weekly Eagle
A garbled dispatch shows advertising rates and mailing details for the YAN Weekly Eagle with mentions of Associated Press credits and publication offices in Dallas New York and Chicago. It lists fare rates and subscription prices including monthly and yearly options.
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Paine Press League
Mercantile Bank
Dallas
Madison Ave
New York
Association Building
Chicago
Rural Pride and Civic Justice in a Free Republic
A statement by Dr. Seaman A. Knapp extols a republic where rural and civic pride stand equal. It envisions refined taste embracing the rural villa and wealth from the soil investing in and perfecting the natural domain allotted by God as an enduring estate.
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Seaman A. Knapp
Bryan Is Honored At East Texas Chamber Convention
The third annual Mee East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention kept Bryan’s J Webb Howell on the Longview based regional board. E H Astin vacated the seat due to state prison board duties, while Moewell led local plans and delegates praised the event as flawless and creditworthy to all organizers.
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East Texas
Coma
Merce
Bryan
Longview
J. Webb Howell
Bryan and Brazos County
Howell
E. H. Astin
Astin
East Texas Organization
Ema
Moewell
Texas
Texas Tick Eradication Bill Aims to Reach All Texas Counties
The House approved a tick eradication measure by 109 to 17, paving the way for the Senate and governor to extend authority. The bill removes the previous boundary restricting the Live Stock Sanitary Commission to thirty counties east of the Brazos, allowing state wide execution of tick control.
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Dallas News
Bryan Daily Eagle
Senate
House
Texas
Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Brazos
Robertson County
Harrison County
Gulf
Cattle Tick Eradication Drive Broadly Backed by Texas House
The House supports continued state funding and a commission to speed tick elimination. Exempted counties near the north and a few others remain partially infested, but overall Texas dairy herds would be safeguarded by completing eradication. The Legislature is urged to follow the House’s lead.
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Texas
Senate
House
Brazos Jerseys Help Build Madison County Dairies
W H Dupuy county agent and J N Raney of the Madisonville Chamber visited Brazos county and bought 22 Jersey cattle to aid Madison county herds. They purchased from Sample Brothers and from the Ursuline Sisters convent and Geo Johnson, with prices from 25 to 175. Raney notes 35 head have been bought for Madison in the last year and that the county now has 16 bull rings, mostly from local stock. Farmers are expanding dairying as quickly as possible.
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Brazos County
Madison County
W. H. Dupuy
J. N. Raney
Madisonville
Weevil Emergence Surpasses Previous Four Years
Reports from College Station show boll weevil emergence before May 16 at 5.18 percent, matching 1929 and higher than 1926 1927 1928 figures. Notes cite severe infestation in 1927 and ongoing regional observations from Cameron and Hidalgo counties of related cotton pests and damaged squares.
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College Station
Cameron County
O'S. W. Clark
Weslaco
Brownsville
Hidalgo County
Rain delays hit farmers. sun forecast for corn work
Prospect May 14 reports heavy rains have sidelined farmers but a few sunny days could set the corn in the ground. Ed Beal of Goose Creek visited his parents. Jim Frances visited Tabor and the Tullous family. Visitors included Mrs Krone and Bud Reed of Bryan and Bryan G. McDonald with family and Mrs Laura Barnes of San Marcos. L C McDonald and wife and Mary Hope Victor spent Mother's Day at home.
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Ed Beal
Goose Creek
Joe Beal
Jim Frances
Tabor
Tullous
Krone
Bud Reed
Johnsons Return From Houston Visit
Mr and Mrs I H Johnson have returned from a several days visit with relatives in Houston.
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I. H. Johnson
Houston
666 the Quick Cure for Colds and Fevers Proclaimed
An old advertisement touts 666 as the fastest remedy for colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria claiming unique speed in relief and healing from widespread illnesses.
Texas Cotton Yields Fall Amid Growing Acreage Pressures
An agricultural authority notes Texas now has the lowest per acre cotton yield among major states as acreage climbs from 10.5 million to about 18 million acres. Yields dropped from historic highs to 98 pounds per acre in 1921, with soil organic matter loss and erosion cited as key problems.
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Texas
South
Methodists At Hearne Plan New Brick Church
Dr and Mrs Jno W Black and children attended the farewell sermon in Hearne before the Methodist church is razed and replaced by a new 35000 dollar brick church Rev J C Cooper is pastor. The new pipe organ has been purchased by Mr and Mrs J T Welch.
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Jno. W. Black
J. T. Welch
J. C. Cooper
Just Like An Ostrich Says Medical Authority
A medical authority compares skin cover up to an ostrich burying its head in the sand to avoid danger. It urges removing constipation as a remedy and promotes Herbine, a vegetable medicine, available at Roman & Vick.
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Nature
Acts
Roman & Vick
High Point May Term Opens in Silver Case Focus
District court in May term convened under Judge W. C. Davis. Grand jury was impaneled with foreman S. E. Dunlap. One murder case and several prohibition offenses noted. Notable case involves Bob Silver and three escapees from Huntsville, indicted for armed robbery. cases sent to Walker County for venue. Petit jurors summoned for next week to serve at 9 o'clock.
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W. C. Davis
S. E. Dunlap
R. G. Neeley
John L. Stasney
Ross
Bonano
W. B. Barron
Fritz Rehnert
John Barnes
F. F. Regmund
Douglass Howell
Sam Carroba
Lynn Sample
C. C. Cobb
R. Y. McFerrin
C. L. Baker
E. B. Franklin
Horace Reed
J. L
Terrell Girl and Bryan Chef Wed at First Methodist Parsonage
Cecil Agee of Bryan and Ruth Reed of Terrell married by Rev. R. S. Marshall at the First Methodist church parsonage. The couple, accompanied by Mrs. W. R. Fairman, plan to live in Bryan in a Knowles apartment.
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Cecil Agee
Bryan
Ruth Reed
Terrell
R. S. Marshall
First Methodist Church
W. R. Fairman
Mr. Agee
Long's Cafe
Rev. Marshall
W. C. Agee
Range
Marshall
Cameron
County seventh grade graduation honor at Franklin High
Robertson county held the first county-wide seventh grade graduation at Franklin High School auditorium Friday night May 10. The class of about 90 to 100 came from rural schools with papers graded by Franklin teachers. Valedictorian Sam Rice posted 98 and Maurice Lightsey 96. both 15 and from Benchley.
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Robertson County
Franklin High School
Elmo L. Reynolds
Franklin High Schools
Sam Rice
Maurice Lightsey
Benchley
Craig Bowman
Bryan Ministers Elect Officers For Coming Year
Bryan Pastors' Conference elected officers for the ensuing year. Rev. R. S. Marshall was named chairman and Rev. A. F. Ainsworth secretary and treasurer. Retiring officers were Dr. Thomas Gordon Watts and Rev. M. L. Hollis. Visitor Dr. J. L. Welch spoke on revival services at the Free Baptist church.
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Bryan Pastors’ Conference
R. S. Marshall
First Methodist Church
A. F. Ainsworth
First Christian Church
Thomas Gordon Watts
First Presbyterian Church
M. L. Hollis
The
Free Baptist Church
J. L. Welch
Nashville
Funeral Service Today for Shiloh Man John S Boriskie
Funeral services were held at St Josephs Catholic Church for John S Boriskie 33 4 18 of Shiloh who died suddenly Monday night at home Rev J B Gliessner conducted the rites and burial followed at Mount Calvary cemetery Pall bearers included Adolph Putz Martin Kutzra Victor Dominec Albert Dominec Will Oprestenn and Buck Zubic
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
John S. Boriskie
E. J. Boriskie
Shiloh
Frank Boriskie
Chester
Ill
Leon
Paul
Joe Boriskie
Porth Arthur
Ben Boriskie
Bryan
Christine Boriskie
Beaumont
Amelia Boriskie
Temple
J. B. Gliessner
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Mount Calvary Cemetery
McCulloch- Dansby
Adolph Putz
Martin Kutzra
Victor Dominec
Albert Dominec
Will Operstenn
Buck Zubic
School Equipment Specifications Planned for New Bryan Buildings
Bryan city commission and board of school trustees met to discuss equipment for the new Travis and Bowie elementary schools and the new city hall. Specifications will be prepared and bids requested as soon as finalized.
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City Commission
Board of School Trustees of
Bryan
City Hall
Travis and
Bowie
Finger Impaled On Nail by Farm Fence Collapse
Mrs. P. R. Keith of the Chambers and Wilson farm near Smetana suffered a unique accident Thursday when a ten penny nail on a fence post pierced her forefinger as she slipped while climbing. Husband Mr. Keith lifted her weight to remove the nail. A Bryan surgeon dressed the wound and tetanus serum was given. She is resting as well as could be expected.
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P. R. Keith
Chambers and Wilson
Smetana
Drove Thousand Miles for Dads and Mothers Day
Mrs L H Watkins of Nogales Arizona drove more than 1000 miles to spend Sunday with her son Cadet L A Watkins at A and M College in a possible distance record for Dads and Mothers Day. For sale black Shetland pony safe for any child with saddle bridle and blanket. For sale ready to reset tomato pepper eggplant and collard plants Coulter Smith phone 672.
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L. H. Watkins
Nogales
Arizona
W. C. McDonald
Normangee
Texas
Coulter Smith
Hidden Germs Warn of Invisible Dangers in Water Drops
A fragment warns that germs exist in tiny drops and can cause serious illness or death. It urges thorough washing of objects with a germ killer and then dusting to hasten healing, naming products like Liquid Berozone and Boroz Fonder as protections.
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Boronong Soeweer
High School Girl Nears Recovery After Emergency Appendectomy
Friends of Miss Jessie Merle Henry of Bryan learn she rested easily today at her mother's home after an emergency appendectomy on Monday night. She is a Bryan High School senior and a decorated competitor in county and district meets, with many friends wishing her a speedy recovery.
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Jessie Merle Henry
Jesse Henry
Bryan
Henry
Bryan High School
Bowie Pupils Submit Fire Prevention Posters for Contest
Principal C M Bethany reports Bowie Elementary posters forwarded to the state fire insurance commissioner J W Deweese praising the school's work. Miss Elizabeth Suber leads pupils in a statewide poster contest and a separate $250 State Fair of Texas entry with five honorable mentions and exhibit display during the fair.
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C. M. Bethany
Bowie
J. W. Deweese
Elizabeth Suber
State Department of Fire Prevention
Suber
City Offices Move to Carnegie Library in Bryan
The city of Bryan will relocate offices to the second floor of the Carnegie library as soon as space is prepared. City Hall will be vacated. Morris Schulman plans remodeling to turn the Palace into a modern movie theatre. City clerk, city manager, and engineering and sanitary departments will occupy rooms by the library stairs.
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City of
Bryan
Carnegie Library
Morris Schulman
Palestine Named Headquarters in Census District
Texas is divided into 29 census districts for the 1930 census. Bryan lies in District No 18, which includes Brazos Grimes Robertson Madison Leon Walker Trinity Houston and Anderson counties with Palestine the district headquarters. Washington reports say census legislation will get attention after the farm relief bill and must be approved by the president. Start dates under consideration are November 1 1929 January 1 1930 and May 1 1930 with appointments set accordingly.
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Texas
Bryan
Brazos
Grimes
Robertson
Madison
Leon
Walker
Trinity
Houston
Anderson
Palestine
Washington
Picture of Lee and Generals Offered to U D C
George R. Tabor of Oklahoma City offers Bryan Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy a copy of the painting Lee and his generals by G B Matthews. Tabor says the piece was given to him years ago and is one of a few in existence.
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Bryan
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Lee
G. B. Matthews
George R. Tabor
Oklahoma City
Albert Buchanan
Tabor
Matthews
Funeral Held For Popular Kurten Girl Lilian Buchanan
Funeral services were held at the Kurten Baptist church for Miss Lilian Buchanan daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Buchanan who died at a Bryan hospital. The assembly and DeMolay Order from Bryan attended the service plus a Bryan First Baptist quartet sang hymns. Pallbearers included Henry Kurten Jim Kurten Henry Buchanan Ruple Barron Fred Herlin and Freddie Odom. Numerous Bryanians and church members attended the services with Rev J G Pipkin and Rev R E Day officiating.
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Baptist Church
Kurten
Lillian Buchanan
W. H. Buchanan
Bryan Hospital
Bryan
First Baptist Church of
J. 4. Pipkin
R. E. Day
J. J. Pipkin
D. Webb Howe
H. P. Black
J. E. Covey
J. Sidney Smith
A. J. Buchanan
J. G. Minkert
Jim Riley
BL. Whitley
Ethel Edmonds
W. H. Davis
Italian Farmer Longa Resident Is Buried Today
Anton D Salvaggio aged 60 died at the family home in Mudville Brazos county after a lingering illness. Born in Italy February 2 1869 he came to America in 1905 and has been a Brazos county farm owner for 24 years. Survived by widow four sons Dominoe Tony Phillip and G A Salvaggio all of Mudville. Funeral at St Anthony Catholic church conducted by Rev Father J Gleissner with interment in Bryan city cemetery.
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Anton D. Salvaggio
Mudville
Brazos County
Italy
America
Dominoe Salvaggio
High Banks
Tony
Phillip
G. A. Salvaggio
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
J. B. Gleissner
Bryan City Cemetery
College Station Woman Nora Ayres Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Nora Lee Ayres of College Station died at her home Friday at 7:15 am after more than two years of illness. She was 35 years old, seven months, and fourteen days. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ayres, her husband was C. F. Ayres. The family resided in College Station and the obituary notes her long illness and age.
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Nora Lee Ayres
C. F. Ayres
College Station
Obituary for Mrs. Carson of College Station
Mrs. Carson of College Station dies leaving her husband and five children Hugh Edwin Ayres Minie Lee Florence and Thelma Ayres. She also leaves four sisters and one brother from Tabor Bryan San Antonio and Port Arthur. Funeral services are set at McCulloch-Dansby chapel Saturday at 2 45 and at Free Baptist church at 4 led by Rev M L Hollis with Rev J J Tatum and Rev R L Brown officiating. Pallbearers listed.
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Hugh
Edwin Ayres
Minie Lee
Florence
Thelma Ayres
College Station
Mamie Barnes
Bessie Carson
Tabor
R. L. Spiller
Bryan
T. K. Brownlee
San Antonio
Albert Carson
Port Arthur
McCulloch-Dansby
Free Baptist Church
West 27Th Street
M. L. Hollis
J. J. Tatum
R. L. Brown
S. C. Hoyle
W. E. Lewis
J. W. Hall
J. F. Casey
R. W. Ivey
J. A. Higgins
Rodent Control Demonstrations In Smetana Area
U S Biological Survey official Don A Spencer led two gopher and rodent control demos in Smetana for local farmers including Charlie Hays Joe Trigg and Mat Bradley. Attendees learned trapping and poison methods and several gophers were captured. Demonstrations continued at the Smetana school and Fridel farm in Kurten today with additional gopher extermination efforts.
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Don A. Spencer
U. S. Biological Survey
Co. L. Benson
Smetana
Riverside
Charlie Hays
Joe Trigg
Sussex Sanders
Mat Bradley
Jack Wilson
Ida Banknite
Theo Brown
Annie Bradley
Smetana School
Bryan
Spencer
D. W. Hill
A. and
M. College
C. L. Benson
Fridel Farm
Kurten
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Ben Curd Jr
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Millican Epworth League
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Nannie Mae Williams
George Earl Dunlap
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