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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1932
Page
5
A historical piece tracing Brazos County pioneers who settled near creeks and rivers to find water and sustenance. The narrator recalls early life, neighbors, and the challenges of prairie dryness, noting how settlements formed along waterways and the limited remains of initial homesteads.
A nostalgic survey describes where Brazos County's first American settlers built homes and cemeteries. It traces sites along stage roads from Houston to Dalles, noting Carter place near A. and M. College, Craig Thames place, and many early families, churches, and courts. It recalls Richard G. Carter's grave and local landmarks tied to pioneers and the region's founding era.
The fragment lists places on Claytar and Red Top Prairies and mentions Uncle Johnnie Walker with neighbors. It references a retirement near Alexander church, noted as an early Methodist church in the county, and honors a group described as brave pioneers who preserved heritage through hardship and work.
The event featured a decorated house with pumpkins owls and witches eight ride shows centered on the old witch and the fish pond. Local school children performed songs and the parrotts acted as chaperons. Proceeds totaled 9.60 for the ladies club and school carnival activities.
A community meeting at Tewman, led by A D Jackson of the Liew Club, approved forming a 4 H club. Aubrey Moody was elected president and Mary Comatney secretary at a Tuesday night session. Future meetings will be the first Tuesday monthly, with plans for December including roles such as secretary, reporter, and reader. Volunteers from each community are urged to assist demonstrations and spread the program’s methods locally.
Weekend gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs Harvey Waddington at their Hawaii home aim to unite residents for community betterment and social outreach. The notices mention Mr and Mrs Shean and encourage attendance for Saturday night discussions.
A vintage ad touts Syrup Pepsin as a gentle stimulant to aid digestion in children and adults. It promises improved bowel movement, fewer sick spells, and broader use in larger doses for adults, with claims of easy availability at drugstores.
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