Bryan Weekly Eagle Early 1912 Postal Entry
Bryan Weekly Eagle announces post office entry at Bryan Texas on April 22 1912 under act of congress. includes editor names rates and publication details with Associated Press rights and advertising offices listed.
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Bryan
Texas
Congress
Lee J. Rountree
Brazos County
Associated Press
Texas Daily Press League
Mercantile Bank
Dallas
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Association
Chicago
Lllinois
The Eagle Calls for Signed Letters to Back Convictions
The Eagle denounces anonymous letters and praises signed opinions, urging readers to have the nerve to back their views with a signature. It argues unsigned writers lack backbone and accountability, while real men stand by their convictions even if the public never learns their names.
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Eagle
A Mother's Legacy Bequeaths Love Over Material Things
An American woman leaves a will giving her few hundred dollars and personal items to her children but insisting love and kindness endure. She urges burying cheaply, rejecting mourning, and living freely while growing in understanding and generosity toward all. The piece contrasts enduring values with common grief rituals.
Commencement Invitations From Local Institutions
The Eagle lists three commencement invites. A and M College at College Station invites attendance at the Forty ninth Annual Commencement Exercises on May 31 to June 2, 1925. Villa Maria Academy Bryan invites May 28 at 10 AM. Bryan High School holds commencement May 29, 1925 with Miss Laura Elliott Beason noted.
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A. and M. College
William Bennett Bizzell
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College - Texas
College Station
Texas
Villa Maria Academy
Bryan
Bryan High School
High School Allum Hauge
Laura Elliott Beason
American Forest Week Proclaimed Nationally
The proclamation designates a week to highlight forest wastage from fire, poor management, and underuse. Governors, federal leaders, and various organizations join in promoting conservation across industries, outdoor life, wildlife, water resources, and economy.
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America
Coolidge
Pacific Coast
Harding
Brazos County adopts farmer incentive sums to boost yields
In a push to raise per acre production and diversify farming, Brazos and Bryan County Chamber of Commerce offer 460 in premiums complemented by 250 from J Webb Howell, totaling 710 for Brazos county farmers this year. The plan adds to higher market prices for better crops and aims to improve soil and prosperity.
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Brazos
Bryan and
Brazos County
Publication gains sharper page head at Bryan Daily Eagle
The Bryan Daily Eagle notes a reduced page size improves appearance and thanks the Gilmer Mirror for praise. The editor says they will continue to improve appearance quality and quantity while economic conditions allow and aims to better serve readers and advertisers.
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Bryan Daily Eagle
Gilmer Mirror
Mirror
Texas Leads U S In Agriculture And Livestock Output
Texas contributes about seven percent of U S raw materials from agriculture and minerals, roughly 1 billion dollars annually. In 1924 Texas produced large quantities of corn, wheat, oats, sorghum, hay, potatoes, rice, peaches and onions with substantial values listed.
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Texas
United States
Union
Mineral Wells Woman Questions Ship Loss Receiver Status
A Mineral Wells girl asks whether the man waiting for his ship to come in is seeking a receivership. The remark frames a local inquiry into financial distress and possible legal action involving the desperate jobless man and his prospects.
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Mineral Wells
Temperature records for past week at A M College Entomology
The A M College Entomology division kept a weekly temperature log from Monday May 11 listing daily highs and lows. Weekly average of 92.66 degrees is recorded with a 0.02 inch rainfall from a Sunday shower on May 17.
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A. and M. College
F. L. Thomas
Sushsey
Sattey
First Cotton Bloom Reported In Brazos County 1925
Arnold Stevener of Kurten on the John Beard farm is credited with the first known cotton bloom in Brazos County for 1925. He found the bloom in his field on Saturday after planting cotton on March 5. Authorities note there may have been earlier blooms unnoticed.
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Arnold Stevener
Kurten
John Beard
Brazos County
Brazos County Club Members Given A Treat
Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Brazos County were guests of District Agent A W Buchanan at his home for a 4 to 5 p m party. Edge, Tabor and Kurten communities attended. Prizes were awarded for cake dime button toothpick contests won by Eula Beth Locke Fannie Locke and Estelle Armstrong. George W Johnson introduced as the new district agent succeeding Buchanan. Refreshments of ice cream and cake served despite a smaller turnout. Attendees included Dr W F Odom Mrs Will Henderson Mrs Henry Kurten A K Short Mildred Horton and several Extension Service staff.
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Brazos County
A. W. Buchanan
Extension Service Department
The
A. and M. College
Abbie Sevier
Edge
Tabor
Kurten
Eula Beth Locke
Fannie Locke
Estelle Armstrong
George W. Johnson
W. F. Odom
Will Henderson
Henry Kurten
A. K. Short
Mildred Horton
C. L. Benson
Extension Service
E. E. McAdams
Waco
S. EK. Eberstadt
Mary Locke
R. W. Persons
Woman's Missionary Society Meets in Groups
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church held Monday group meetings at members' homes. Group No 4 chaired by Mrs. J B Priddy with 10 members and one visitor. Group No 5 hosted by Mrs Nat Allen with 11 members and two visitors. 67 chapters read, two visits to sick and strangers. Next meeting features a Voice program and social.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Eagle
C. A. Lewis
J. B. Priddy
M. B. Willis
Paul
Josie Lawrence
R. B. Welch
J. C. Davidson
E. J. Jenkins
Bessie Lawrence
S. E. Eberstadt
Lillie Hall
D. J. McDonald
W. K. Gibbs
Nat Allen
H. N. Cochran
O. A. Ashworth
J. M. Williams
G. C. Thornton
Mesdames
E. W. Bullock
J. N. Dulaney
W. M. Owens
Wilson Bradley
J. W. James
J. F. Jones
O. O. Henderson
Herbine Promises Health Boost For Working People
Ad urges working people to use Herbine to purify the system and restore aim and ambition. Claims liver stagnation causes languor and blue mood, offering a 60 cent dose sold at Jenkin's Drug Store in Ady.
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Jenkin
Brownwood Welcomes Pythian Grand Lodge Delegates
Hadley reports the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge convention in Brownwood with 2000 visitors, noting large Caldwell and Cameron gatherings, a grand barbecue, and the election of Max Krauskopf as Grand Chancellor. J E Gammon represented Bryan lodge and earned the D O K K degree.
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Bryan
Brownwood
Grand Lodge
Charles Baughman
Temple
Supreme
J. E. Gammon
Bryan Lodge
Allen Academy Graduation Speakers Set for May Ceremonies
Allen Academy lists Dr. S. P. Brooks and Pat M. Neff as principal speakers for the 26th commencement. Brooks will deliver the Baccalaureate, Neff the graduation address at Palace Theatre on May 27, with final exams and a Military Day preceding.
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S.P. Brooks
Pat M. Neff
Allen Academy
First Baptist Church
S. P. Brooks
Baylor University
Brooks
Texas
Southern Baptists
Jno. A
C. H. Ward
Academy
Manual of Arms
Bryan Chamber of
Helds Return From Southern Baptist Convention Meeting
Dr and Mrs John A Held returned from attending the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Memphis Tennessee.
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John A. Held
Southern Baptist Convention
Memphis
Tennessee
Adelle Hall Spends Sunday at Steep Hollow
Miss Adelle Hall spent Sunday at Steep Hollow with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Hall.
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Adelle Hall
Steep Hollow
Mrs. T. P. Hall
Ice Plants in City Include Flower Pot Mystery
Three ice plants in Bryan exist, two actual ice makers and one artificial variant. A decorative “ice plant” in Ollie Parks’ flower pot shows frost-like droplets and a red-centered cluster, described as pretty but not a real freezing device.
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Bryan
Ollie Parks
Bryan Party Heads to Navasota District Conference
The Navasota District Conference opens in Grapeland Monday May 18 and runs through Wednesday with 8 delegates from the local church including E J Jenkins and Rev D J McDonald. Delegations also come from Italian Methodist Bryan and College Methodist churches totaling about 15 to 20 delegates before the party returns Thursday.
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Navasota
Grapeland
E. J. Jenkins
Board of Stewards
C. E. Jenkins
Mabel Zimmerman
R. C. Franks
Oak McKenzie
J. N. Goodwin
D. J. McDonald
Jnc. W. Black
H. H. McCain
Italian Methodist Church
Bryan
Bruno Martinelli
College Methodist Church
Jesse C. Thompson
D. H. Hotchkiss
Huntsville
College
McCain
Martinelli
Texas teachers plan Europe trip for WFEd convention
Several hundred Texas school teachers will travel in groups to Europe to attend the World Federation of Education convention in Edinburg Scotland on July 28. Leonard Powel principal of Bryan High School will lead the party. The delegation will tour France Switzerland Germany Holland Belgium England and Scotland, leaving New Orleans June 14.
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Texas
Europe
World Federation of Education
Edinburg
Scotland
Leonard Powel
Bryan High School
France
Switzerland
Germany
Holland
Belgium
England
New Orleans
Construction continues at A M new dormitory planned
Special to the Eagle reports ongoing campus building in College Station. A 32 room stucco dormitory for graduate students titled P G Hall will rise behind the hospital, west of Alpha and Beta halls, while a new drinking fountain south of Foster hall gains a non-sulphuric well connection. Walter W Kraft will direct the project.
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Colege Station
W. B. Bizzell
Alpha
Beta
Foster Hall
Ross and Leggett Halls
Fountain Lawn
Milner and
Gathright
Walter W. Kraft
John Parker Celebrates Third Birthday at Home Party
John Parker, three year old son of Mr and Mrs M L Parker, marked his May 15 birthday with a real party at their home on College Avenue.
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John Parker
M. L. Parker
Ben College Avenue
Bryan Colonel M W Sims Quartered at Washington Hotel
From the Galveston News May 18 1875 Colonel M W Sims of Bryan is quartered at the Washington Hotel in the capital city's lodging scene.
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Galveston News
M. W. Sims
Bryan
Washington Hotel
Rev J J Pipkin Undergoes Second Operation
Reverend J J Pipkin long ill at College Road home underwent a second operation at Bryan hospital on Friday. Bedside reports say he rested well and today returned home in favorable condition. He has served Brazos county as Associational Secretary and is missed in church affairs.
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J. J. Pipkin
College Road
Bryan Hospital
Brazos County
Kurten businessman Gus Stevener tours city
Gus Stevener of Kurten was among visiting businesspeople in the city today, signaling ongoing commercial activity and local networking.
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Gus Stevener
Kurten
Estill Leads Bryan Pigeons At Navasota Shoot
A Bryan delegation attends the Friday pigeon shoot near Navasota with both Bryan and Navasota entrants. R Estill wins top Bryan score with 47 hits of 50 while Clarence Moore and T H Mackie tie for 42 of 50 in the Navasota contest. Doubles honors go to W M Wickes with 23 of 24.
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Bryan
R. Estill
Navasota
Clarence Moore
T. H. Mackie
W. M. Wickes
Carnes
Grancuke
N. Rohde
Talladonna Mmsene
A. W. Emme
Alsauws
N. A. Stewart
H. Mackie
Ce.s Geckees
Jas. McIntyre
Jas. Saunders
B.docy
C. H. Crutchfield
MIRON
Roy
Frank Horlock
Oncw
Ager Bryan
Ee Ieee
Bill Bournias
Ernest Perry
Wade W. A. Tucker
Sedimen
Navasota Examiner-Review
Consolidated School Thanks D A R For Gift
Geo B Wilcox superintendent of A and M Consolidated School writes to Mrs J H Allen Bry an Regent of the William Scott Chapter D A R thanking for a large beautiful flag gift. He says it will remind students of citizenship and asks to thank the local D A R chapter.
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D. B. Cofer
Geo. B. Wilcox
A. and M. Consolidated School
J. H. Allen
Bryan
William Scott
The
City Manager Attends League of Texas Municipalities Meet
Bryan City Manager J. Bryan Miller attends the thirteenth annual League of Texas Municipalities convention in Waco. The program started at 9 a.m. at the Raleigh Hotel with Mayor Tom Stone speaking, a Rotary lunch featuring Oswald Pottet on playgrounds, and a noon host event with the Chamber of Commerce. Tonight Governor Pat M. Neff is slated to address after a Raleigh dinner hosted by city officials and the Chamber. An afternoon tour of Waco is planned. Miller will return to Bryan Wednesday morning.
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Palace Theatre
Pat M .Neff
Neff
Hotel Bryan
J. Bryan Miller
Waco
League of Texas Municipalities
Bryan
Raleigh
Tom Stone
Oswald Pottet
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Chamber of Commere
Pat M. Neff
Miller
Vasbinder and Boone Win Hardware Store Contest
The gold prize contest at E. R. Yeager Hardware Store awarded two five dollar prizes, won by D. D. Vasbinder and Jack Boone, on the preceding Saturday.
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D. D. Vasbinder
Jack Boone
E. RE. Yeager
Stallings Visit Bryan From Alexander Community
Mr and Mrs W D Stallings of the Alexander community were visitors in Bryan today.
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W. D. Stallings
Alexander
Bryan
Ford dealer hunts hare in comic tragedy
A local Ford agency partner went hunting and shot a hare. The rabbit died, and the hunter wept at the loss of the innocent animal. The scene ends with the hunter lamenting, if he had known the hare would cry, he would not have shot it.
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Ford
Henry
Ford Agency
Kurten Club Holds Splendid Meeting With Music and Reports
The Kurten Boys and Girls Agricultural Club met in the new school auditorium on Monday night. Members gave progress reports on projects while officers presided with poise. County Agent C L Benson and Miss Abbie Sevier spoke. music featured a piano violin guitar trio and two visiting musicians.
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Kurten Boys' and Girls’ Agricultural Club
Kurten
C. L. Benson
Gussie Odom
Abbie Sevier
Sevier
Laura Belle Roten
Britten Henderson
H. D. Cuykendall
Bryan Daily Eagle
Messrs. Benson and
Cuykendall
Aftermath of Big Reunion Staged in Navasota
Navasota hosts a Confederate reunion after a Dallas meeting with about forty to fifty veterans set to unveil a monument to Mrs Luxton mother of Civil War general N B Forrest. General Forrest 11 and H W Evans will attend and address the crowd.
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Navasota
Dallas
Joseph Luxton
Nathan Forrest
N. B. Forrest
Chamber of Commerce
Navagota Veterans
Camp Burying Grounds
Evang
Navasota Examiner
Two Paid Fines For Traffic Violations In Bryan
Steve Montalbano paid an $8.20 fine for speeding and Albert Wight of Galveston paid a similar fine. Both arrests were made by traffic officer Tom Laymance. Two other cases set for corporation court next Thursday morning.
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Steve Montalbano
Albert Wight
Galveston
Tom Laymance
Corporation Court
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Belton
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M. G. Cox
Harry E. Gordon
Charles E. Baughman
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Kurten Boys and Girls Club
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