Classified Rates and Associated Press Notice
The notice lists AP copyright terms and advertising rate cards for Texas Daily Press League offices in Dallas New York and Chicago. Rates show daily one month three months six months one year and weekly Eagle in Brazos County pricing.
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Associated Press
Epec
Texas Daily Press League
Mercantile Bank
Dallas
Texas
Madison Ave
New York
Association
Chicago
Dinors
Brazos County
Italia crew sympathy floods American public
The sympathies of the American people go out to the crew of the lost Italia and to the Italian government. The people of the United States are deeply concerned with the safety of this crew, who have shown daring and courage.
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Italia
United States
East Texas Chamber convention to be hosted by Bryan in May 1929
Bryan prepares to entertain thousands of delegates for a two day East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention next May. The plan emphasizes systematic business like effort and broad cooperative support.
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East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Palestine
Pat Neff
Cotton
Texas
Athens
Pericles
Rome
Tiber
Tigris
Neff
Planes Used to Aid Search for Black Slayer Near Decatur
Airplanes joined the search for a Black suspect believed hiding near Decatur after several aircraft left Fort Worth Municipal Airport on Monday. Authorities note planes offer advantage over cars in pursuing the fugitive as officers continue efforts to locate him.
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Fort Worth
Decatur
Graduation Interest Grows in Bryan and Allen Academy
Bryan public schools report strong interest in commencements with elementary and senior class ceremonies. Allen Academy draws parents from across Texas to witness graduation, marking an unusually high level of enthusiasm for educational institutions in the area.
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Bryan
Allen Academy
United States
Texas
Fair Trial Right Amid Williamson County Murder Tension
The passage argues that fear of mob violence surrounds the murder of a prominent citizen by a laborer in Williamson County. It stresses that regardless of the crime, the defendant deserves a fair trial by jury under the U S Constitution, and this safeguard must be upheld to uphold decency and civilization.
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Williamson County
United States
Baylor Split Sparks Local Debate On Community Support
The text argues the proposed removal of Baylor University from Waco would force residents to fund the institution more freely. It acknowledges Waco’s past contributions and suggests the city might have given more, warning that value is often underappreciated until risk of loss appears.
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Baylor University
Waco
Baylor
Campus Players Present Three One Act Plays Saturday
The Campus Players plan an 8:00 p m show in Assembly Hall on June 2 featuring three original one act plays by A and M connected authors. Casts include Richard Stephenson James Fox Ann Clemens in Fantasy and other students in Duty and Just as This Time.
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Arms
James Wathen II
Turner Bulock
Weldon Stone
Richard Stephenson
James Fox
Ann Clemens
Charles Finley
Luella Stephenson
C. C. Spriggs
Ivan Erwin
Advertising through the ages and modern Bryan shopping
A historic essay traces advertising and publicity from ancient Rome to today. It urges readers to notice local newspaper ads as a key to shopping and supporting merchants in Bryan, highlighting the Haswell's Book Store Victor line and Stephan Ice Company drinks. It notes car damage cases and H T Schovassa’s body shop for fenders, emphasizing practical consumer tips.
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Roman Forum
Caesar
Bryan Eagle
Bryan
Buick Promises Better Automobiles With Valve in Head Engine
Buick has built two million cars in 25 years with 75 percent still on the road. The original design used a valve in the head motor praised for power and efficiency and Buick continues refining it for smooth, reliable performance. Jack Allen at Bryan Buick Co. offers demonstrations of Buick’s superior engine qualities.
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Buick
Jack Allen
Bryan Buick Co
As Long as Women Keep Aims High and Ideals Pure
San Antonio May 30. The nineteenth biennial session of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs opens at Municipal Auditorium. President Mrs. John D Sherman will defend the federation against slander while urging clubwomen to maintain high aims and pure ideals.
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San Antonio
General Federation of Women's Clubs
John D. Sherman
Municipal Auditorium
Edward Franklin White
Indianapolis
Federation
Board of Trustees
Henderson
John F. Sippel
Maryland
Texas
Howard Green
New Jersey
Parque
West Texas
W. W. McCrory
F. F. Stauffer
Drought
Sherman
Potter
Shanghai
Panama
Cuba
Korea
Mexico
Vienna
Porto Rico
Pan- American Round Table
Gunter
J. C. Griswold
Round Table
Dan Mody
C. B. Burdette
California
Clara Driscoll Sevier
Austin Round Table
L. L. Blankenburg
Philadelphia
Obregon
Texas Club
Department
Maggie Barry
Early American Walnut Living Room Suite Displayed
An early American walnut three piece living room set with cut velour upholstery includes a settee fireside chair and rocker. Priced at 65.50, highlighted for its lines and beauty and touted as a smart buy at E. F. Parks and Co. with small floor space and low operating expenses. This is one of many good values at the store.
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E. F. Parks and Co
Bryan Wins Again Prize Prompted by June 1928 Gain
The Piggly Wiggly Corporation offers a $200 cash prize to the store with the greatest percent increase in sales for June 1928 over June 1927. Griff Cloud, a Bryan entrant, plans to share the award with his customers and believes the headline will read Bryan Wins Again.
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Piggly Wiggly Corporation
Griff Cloud
Bryan
Flowers express hospitality and sympathy in modern business
The article notes how flowers convey finer emotions and have become a recognized business art. Bryan Nursery and Floral Co. offers prepared arrangements and telegraph delivery anywhere in the United States for all occasions.
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Bryan Nursery and Floral Co
United States
Modern verse banner hints in ad voice and Coca Cola line
A stylized modern riff on a famous poem line mixed with advertising language. The text references a bottle of wine a loaf of bread and companionship in the wilderness then pivots to Coca Cola and Eagle Want Ads as real world promotional examples.
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Coca-Cola
America
Graduates Boost Bryan Area Education Milestone
More graduates exit public schools academies and colleges in Bryan Brazos County than ever before. Sankey Park Park's Jewelry Store owner congratulates diploma recipients from Elementary and High Schools Villa Maria Allen Academy and A and M College. Ed Burks radiator repair at 1918 North Main offers Fascha installs replacements and repairs urging checks before summer travel.
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Bryan
Sankey Park
Park
Villa Maria
Allen Academy
A. and M. College
Brazos County
Ed Burks
North Main
Ice Plant
Two in One Plan Lets You Buy Gas and Insurance
Two In One Home Oil Company partners with the National Advertisers Syndicate to offer a combined gas and auto insurance plan. Starting June 1, customers receive a 25 cent Sinclair Gasoline coupon with each purchase, and after 10 dollars spent and 40 coupons collected, submit them with $1 and a registration card to obtain a one year $10,000 Auto-Pedestrian Travel Accident Insurance Policy through a major U S insurer. The offer promotes affordable coverage for summer trips.
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Home Oil Company has _e
Sinclair
United States
Funeral Attended in West Texas for Ferguson 27
Mr and Mrs J W Sandifer and Mrs Sallie Childes joined relatives in Wichita Falls after the death of Robert Ferguson age 27 son of Mr and Mrs W R Ferguson. A horse he rode stumbled and fell throwing him to the ground. While there the Bryan party stayed with Judge Carrington and Mr and Mrs Joe Carrington plus Mr and Mrs Frank Boyd.
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J. W. Sandifer
Lucian Sandifer
Sallie Childes
Waco
Wichita Falls
Robert Ferguson
W. R. Ferguson
Ferguson
Bryan
Judge Carrington
Joe Carrington
Frank Boyd
Beautiful bridge party honors two brides to be
Mrs. J. J. Richie hosted a three to six pre nuptial bridge party at College Campus for Miss Laurine Marburger and Miss Mary Bolton. Sweet peas decorated the home and guests enjoyed a two course luncheon and crystal candy jars as party favors.
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J. J. Richie
College Campus
Laurine Marburger
Mary Bolton
St Edward's Commencement Program Released
Austin May 30 solemn high mass with Archbishop A J Drossett presiding will open commencement exercises at St Edward's University on June 3. Rev George Mulvaney of Incarnate Word College San Antonio will preach the baccalaureate sermon to 12 seniors and Charles K Walsh of Wichita Falls will give the commencement address.
South Texas Chamber of Commerce Holds 2nd Convention
The second annual South Texas Chamber of Commerce convention is set for November 10 to 20 in Laredo. The dates were announced by Ray Leeman, general manager, after a recent executive board meeting.
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Laredo
Corpus Christi
South Texas Chamber of Commeres
Ray Leeman
Organiszacion
Smetana club notes mix humor and farming plans
County Agent Benson reports Smetana 4-H officers and club notes. The piece covers roosters, roasts, plans for breeding, and a call to action for local gatherings, plus town events and a family reunion in the county.
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Brazos County
C. L. Benson
Visit to Bell county noted for cotton chopping finish
Prospect residents report Mrs. Rodney Stewart visited Bell county last week. Several local citizens have finished cotton chopping and are preparing fields for picking.
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Prospect
Rodney Stewart
Bell County
Miss Austin Declared Eligible Singles Only in Pageant
In Galveston’s pale aridity pageant, Austin’s entrant is dubbed Miss Austin as the selection committee bans married women from applying.
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Austin
Galveston
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Nell Bentley
Victor
Haswell
Stephan Ice Company
H. T. Schovassa
Day Mills
Texarkana
Lone Star
Alonzo Richardson
Georgia
West
Mrs. Richie
ST. Ed's
General Fund
Court House
of Brazos Co
H. O. Ferguson
OO. D
O. D
H. C. Ferguson, Co
Smetana Officers
Smetana Club
Charles Wehrman
Bessie Nemic
Joe Merka
Maggie Cahill
Alphonse Harbarta
Pansy Sousares
C. B. McGregor
Millican
Tabor
Joe Locke
Jim Francis
M.E. Thompson
Charlie Locke
W. Blanton
J. T. Cross Jr
King’s Highway 4-H Club
Bryan Rotary Club
Ervin Stroud
Alma Kindt
Navasota
D. J. McDonald
L. C. McDonald
East Bernard
J. M. Sandel
Frances
Shire
Bryan G. McDonald
James
Annie Laurie
Katherine
San Marcos
Steele M. McDonald
Barbara
Goose Creek
Ozelle McDonald
Hensley
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