GAVAN WEEKLY EAGLE Entried 01 fo fdom office at Bryan Texas
The notice lists editorial staff and reproduction rights for Associated Press dispatches. It notes exclusive use and licensing terms and provides advertising representation locations in Dallas New York Chicago. The fragment references dates in April and March and mentions Lee J. Rountree as managing editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Texas
Crise. Ander Srt
Congress
Lee J. Rountree
Associated Press
Texas Daily Frees League
Mercantile Bank
Dallas
Texas
Mastison Ave
New York
N. W
Association
Chicago
Runete
Not an Easy Task to Keep Bryan United in Hard Times
A regional call to civic duty urges Bryan residents to persevere through low cotton prices. It stresses loyalty, energy, and courage to steer the community forward, resisting adversity while discussing plans to manage oversupply and aid cotton farmers by using extra cotton to make mats and ticking for families in the cotton belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
East Texas Chamber of Commerce Seeks Statewide Cooperation
The East Texas Chamber of Commerce argues for a single statewide organization or unified action while stressing that regional differences require tailored approaches. It seeks broad collaboration with all agencies to advance Texas as a whole, not just East Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geanbieet
Commerce
Texas
East
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
East Texas
East Texas Magazine
Voters Split By Candidates Not Parties In Coming Elections
The piece notes voters face difficulty giving a sensible reply to party labels. It observes wets party alignment varies by state with Democrats in some places and Republicans in others. It warns tariffs and policy clarity may drive voters to choose individuals on merits rather than party.
Not Idle Men but Earnest Workers for God
Dwight L. Moody urges that God uses earnest workers not idle souls citing Elijah Elisha Gideon and Moses as examples and calling for today’s men and women to act with zeal even if full knowledge is lacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
God
Elijah
Elisha
Gideon
Moses
Horeb
Dwight L. Moody
Ferguson announces straight Democratic vote in election
Jim and Ma Ferguson say they voted the straight Democratic ticket. The remark suggests Jim Ferguson plans a Senate bid while noting he does not fear exposure from the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Ma” Ferguson
Senate
Mexico Faces Regular Turmoil Under Strongleaders
The revolution in Mexico smolders with regular blazes as President Calles uses forceful methods, similar to Mussolini, to secure results. The tough approach is repeatedly effective, though controversial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Calles
Mussolini
Katharine and Petruchio to Open Little Theatre Season
The first home talent production of the season is tonight by the Little Theatre. The Bryan group, noted for quality, invites all who enjoy finer things to attend Katharine and Petruchio. Also a wry note on shoppers and a poultry question about hens stopping laying around holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Little Theatre
Bryan
Katharine
Petruchio
First Christian Missionary Society Meets Monday
First Christian Church Woman's Missionary Society held its November meeting Monday November 1 at 8 p m on West 26th Street led by Mrs F W Reed The program opened with roll call reading of October minutes The Bible lesson was John chapter 12 and topics included Rural Church Work and Hidden Answers Refreshments followed served by hostess Mrs Allen Smith and two nieces Marie Robinson and Mildred Smith Attendees listed include Mesdames E Langford J E Dishman W S Collard E Middleton J W Barton S A Byars D S Buchanan and Mr and Mrs R R Lancaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church, Woman’s Missionary Society
F. W. Reed
West 26Th Street
W. S.collard
LeRoy Davidson
D. E. Aden
John
R. R. Lancaster
College
E. Langford
W. 8. Collard
E. Middleton
J. W. Barton
S. A. Byars
D. S. Buchanan
Sheriff Swears In, Arrests Suspect In Seduction Case
Sheriff J. H. Reed took office Monday then immediately proceeded to Wheelock to arrest Nolly Husky about 22 on seduction charges. Husky awaits exam before Justice Ino M. Barron set for Thursday morning November 4. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Lowe of the city took their seven month old baby to Houston for specialist treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolly Husky
J. H. Reed
Wheelock
Husky
Justice of the Peace
Ino
M. E. Lowe
Stanford
Ursuline Avenue
Houston
County Nursing Notes Appeals for Clothing Aid
County nurse issues appeal to parents and teachers in city and rural districts for warm clothing and shoes for children aged 6 to 14. Discarded coats shoes hose and sweaters are welcome to improve school attendance and reduce illness. Also seeking infant clothes and layette items for a mother in need. contact Miss Bandelin public nurse.
College men in baseball stabilize professional game
The Daily Slini cites 100 college men across 16 teams in major league baseball. It praises college graduates for raising standards and sportsmanship, while noting bootleggers and political corruption investigations grip the public eye as money from special interests influences campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily
Slini
America
Insurance as protection after cotton fire disaster
A Thursday night cotton fire underlines the need for insurance. The article argues insurance helps cover losses in affordable installments and is especially vital for those with limited means.
Diversification urged for farmers amid cotton prices
The Eagle stresses diversification as essential for farmers, arguing cotton prices are low and the farm should prioritize profit over a single crop, with farming taking priority over other concerns.
Be not as One With Ten Years to Live
The quote urges living with urgency and virtue, warning that death is near while time remains to act kindly and wisely. It frames life as brief and precious, calling for immediate moral effort rather than postponed reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Arelius
Not Required Things, a Socratic Reflection
A fragment echoes Socrates asking how many things exist that are unnecessary. The quote invites contemplation on possessions and distractions in pursuit of virtue and wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socrates
No one knows what he can do till he tries
Publius Syrus quote about effort and potential. The line emphasizes trying to discover ability and limits through action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publius Syrus
Dallas Rabbi Teaches Nonliteral Bible Understanding
Dr. David Lefkowitz of Temple Emmanu-El Dallas tells a Sunday Religious Forum audience the Bible should not be studied literally. He traces the evolution of God’s conception from primitive to prophetic ages and urges reading each book in its historic context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lefkowitz
Dallas
Experiment Station
Temple Emmanu-El
Lefkowitz
God
Sinai
Jotham
Guion Hall
A. and
M. College
9 & Menorah
Lefkowiz
Bryan
Temple Freda
Thorough investigation to be made of affray fatal to cadet
President T O Walton said no statement would be issued until all facts are learned about the fatal affray involving cadet Charles M Sessums. A joint statement with Baylor may follow after a thorough investigation by A and M officials and a conference with President Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Sullivan
Sessons
Charles M. Sessums
T. O. Walton
SUILS
al and
Waco
A. and M. College
Brooks
Baylor
Sessums dies from Baylor A&M clash injuries
The flag at Texas A and M was lowered to half mast after Charles M Sessums an A and M student died from injuries from a student clash during the A and M Baylor game in Waco. President T C Walton promised a thorough investigation and expressed deep regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Charles M. Sessums
M.baylor
Waco
Sessums
Baylor
T. C. Walton
Walton
Farewell Reception For The Thompsons At J. L. Edge Home
Members of Bryan Free Baptist church hosted a farewell for Rev. Charles B. Thompson and wife at J. L. Edge home. Newly arrived pastor Rev. Milo Moore and wife were welcomed. The event featured October blossoms, cosmos, and zinnias with ice cream and cake for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Free Baptist Church
J. J. Edge
Chas. B. Thompson
Thompson
Milo Moore
Moore
Assumption
Simmie Wheeler
J. L. Edge
Jack Bullard
Lena Wooten
J. J. Tatum
Harry S. Edge
Walter Holmes
Della Wooten
Christian Fellowship and Friendly Association
Free Baptist Congregation
J A Robinson Dies at Bryan Home age 66
J A Robinson, 66, died at his Bryan home this afternoon after months of illness. He once ran a local grocery, was born in Huntsville, and had lived in Bryan eight years. Survived by wife and two sons Bascom of Waxahachie and H A Robinson of Bryan. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon by friend Rev R B Day after church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Robinson
Bryan
Decedent
Huntsville
Bascom Robinson
Waxahachie
H. A. Robinson
Robinson
Germ-killing remedy combats fever and flu
An advertisement asserts a药 remedy kills germs and treats 666 ailments including colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria. The claim targets widespread illnesses with a bold health pitch.
U D C Begins Its 29th Year of Work in Bryan
United Daughters of the Confederacy L S Ross Chapter No 100 in Bryan marks its twenty ninth consecutive year with a meeting at Mrs Albert Buchanans home on October 30 1926. Officers elected include President Mrs Albert Buchanan Vice President Mrs J Webb Howell Secretary Mrs E F Parks Treasurer Mrs J B Stevenson Historian Mrs Ben Marwill Registrar Mrs W J Higgs Custodian Mrs L L McInnis Poet laureate Mrs P S Park Parliamentarian Mrs C Egbert Jones. Delegates to U D C Richmond Va convention November 17 are Mrs E F Parks Mrs J B Stevenson Mrs R H Harrison and to the Texas State Convention Dallas December 6 to 9 Mrs Albert Buchanan Mrs W H Cole Mrs J M Dunn Mrs F R Nelson of Houston. Visitor Stone Mountain Iggad spoke on Children’s Memorial movement and a tea followed. The first historical program in November will feature the newly elected historian with joint hostesses to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
L. S. Ross
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Albert Buchanan
J. Webb Howell
D. Paul Dansby
H. O. Ferguson
J. H. Allen
E. F. Parks
Richmond
J. B. Stevenson
R. H. Harrison
Texas
Dallas
W. H. Cole
J.M. Dunn
F. R. Nelson
Houston
Stone Mountain Iggad
Ben Marwill
Hobgoblins Walk On Bryan Streets
Bryan residents faced Halloween mischief as streets were blocked with barrels and boards. Motorists confronted delays and property tampering, with at least one man needing a new carburetor after a prank. Local voices criticized the danger and nuisance of the acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Streets
James S. Ford Dies At McAllen
Bryan friends are telegram notified of the death of James S. Ford at his McAllen Texas home on Monday November 1 after a prolonged illness. Born and raised in Bryan he was about 60, son of the late Judge Spencer Ford. Survived by widow Cynthia Battle and six children, bodies to be brought to Bryan for burial with funeral at the depot and interment in Ford burying lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Jas. S. Ford
McAllen
Texas
Spencer Ford
Brazos County
Cynthia Battle
Ike Sanders
Houston
Mary Louise Ford
Monterey
Mexico
Cynthia Lee Ford
Paul and
Pinkney Ford
Scott Ford
Ford
Bryan City
The Eagle on Time and Right Printing Note
A note promotes first class printing quality with emphasis on punctuality and accuracy for The Eagle. It highlights timely delivery and precise formatting as key strengths.
Britton Henderson Wins Club Prize Highlighted by Farm Journal
Britton Henderson is named among ten club members in the United States to win cash prizes for outstanding community leadership. The Farm Journal of Philadelphia has awarded a thousand dollars in prizes to encourage youth leadership among boys and girls. Homer Sheffield of Harris County wins first prize of 250 dollars for his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Evans
C. L. Benson
Britton Henderson
United States
The
Farm Journal of Philadelphia
Homer Sheffield
Harris County
Miss Joyce Smith Hosts Halloween Slumber Party
Miss Joyce Smith entertained a group of friends at her parents home on College Avenue Halloween night. After a Queen cinema party they enjoyed games, fortune telling, and Halloween decor before a seven o clock breakfast. Guests included Dorothy McDowell Christine Keller Emma Benson Frances Benson Madelle Wiley Bessie Lou Wiley and Winona McNeeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Smith
George Smith
College Avenue
Hallowe
Smith
Hallowe’en
Joyce
Dorothy McDowell
Christine Keller
Emma
Frances Benson
Maudelle
Bessie Lou Wiley
Winona McNeeley
Fosters Entertain With Party Thursday At River Oaks
A Brazos River plantation home lit with Hallowe en lanterns hosted a party Thursday night for Mrs. Lucian Sandifer s guests. Miss Eunice Womack of Hattin burg Miss Angela Hartman of Houston attended along with many local guests as Miss Elva Trant and Miss Lucy Darwin hosted games music and dancing followed by a yellow and black refreshments service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Oaks
George Foster
Brazos River
Elva Trant
Lucy Darwin
Bryan
Lucian Sandifer
Eunice Womack
Hattinburg
Angela Hartman
Houston
Hallowe’en
Miss Womack
Miss Hartman
Miss Trant
Miss Darwin
Alta Gayle
Mattye G. Foster
Alice
Nora
Lyndall Ward
Allie Locke
Gladys Farmer
Emmia Mae Robertson
Dora Lee Foster
Katie Walker
Katharine Cason
Neline Robinson
Messrs. Todd
Baylor
Stearn
Wharton
Maddox
Kitty
Anderson
Cleaver
Coleman
College
Philip Hensarling Jr
James Pipkin
Raymond Withers
Robert Wilcox
Oscar Gregg
Pat Newton
16 Year Old Crosby Boy Wins Farm Journal Prize
Homer Sheffield, 16, Crosby Texas, was named outstanding boy agricultural club worker of the United States. He led the State Federation of Boys and Girls Clubs, won a $500 prize, and solved low cotton prices by making five mattresses from one bale, tripling its profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Sheffield
U. S
State Federation of Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs
Associated Press
Houston
Crosby
Texas
Boy Agricultural Club
United States
Philadelphia Farm Journal
State Federation of Boys and Girls Clubs
Graysons Leave Bryan for Washington to Start New Post
Mr and Mrs Frank Grayson and their two children depart Bryan by auto for Washington D C after Mr Grayson accepts an appointment with the United States Department of Agriculture in the animal husbandry division at the Experimental Station of A and M College. They express regret at leaving Bryan and fond memories of their time there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grayson
Bryan
Grayson
Experiment Station of
M. College
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
College
Mr. Grayson
Steep Hollow Cemetery Association Seeks Dues
The Steep Hollow Cemetery Association marks its fourth anniversary on November 11 and urges all members to remit their $1.00 membership fee at once. The board's annual meeting will be held November 21. C. M. Risinger is president and I. M. Cook is business manager. Directors include I. M. Cook, C. M. Risinger, T. P. Hall, J. J. Vandiver, W. H. Buchanan, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
Laura Mims
C. M. Risinger
I. M. Cook
T. P
Reverend Thompson thanks Bryan for support and friendship
Reverend C. B. Thompson of the Free Baptist church in Bryan expresses gratitude to his Bryan friends for liberal support during his stay. He notes the Eagle newspaper for its generous help and says he will remember his time in Bryan with delight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Thompson
Free Baptist Church of
Bryan
Red Cross Roll Call Opens in Bryan November 11
The 10th annual Red Cross Roll Call begins on Armistice Day November 11 and runs through November 25 asking Brazos County residents to join at $1.00 for the year. Also noted: death of Henry B. Crawford of Millican at 7:45 a.m. with funeral set for Sunday at 4 p.m. at his Millican home. He was about 47, survived by a wife, son Henry Jr, and a sister-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bryan
Henry B. Crawford
Millican
Miami
Florida
American Red Cross
Brazos County
Henry, Jr
Henry Crenshaw
Bryan's Cotton Receipts at Bryan Warehouses Reach 16 690 Bales
Cotton receipts at Bryan warehouses through Saturday close totaled 16 690 bales. Figures show round bales counted as half, with Farmers Union and other consignments contributing readings of around 4 800 to 8 920 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Farmers Union
Music Club Meeting at Carnegie Library Marks Elections
The Music Study Club met at Carnegie Library with Miss Alice Burtis presiding. Officers elected include Mrs. J M Ferguson as vice president and Mrs. Lynn Harter as corresponding secretary, with seven new members joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Alice Burtis
J. M. Ferguson
Lynn Harter
Dames M. P. Holleman Jr
Ben Marwill
R. L. Watt
J. J. Woolker
Jack Sandifer
Frances Locke
William Wimberly
Paul Stevens
Dallas Woman Recovers Rapidly After Train Collision
Friends learn Mrs. Leslie Brown of Dallas remains improving after a train struck her automobile causing the amputation of her left limb. Letters to her aunt Mrs. Della Wooten in this city note her recovery is nearly a miracle and widely celebrated by her many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Leslie Brown
Dallas
Della Wooten
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gavan Weekly Eagle
Brazos
First Christian Missionary
Ella Bandelin
Thompsons
U. D.C
Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en Joker
James S. Ford
M’allen
Fosters
Philadelphia Journal
MR. and
Mrs. Grayson
Washington
Music Club
Carnegie Lib
S. Cardus
Bryan Cotton Oil & FertIlizer Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!