Landmarks In Austin Tex historical booklet praised
The Eagle credits Samuel E. Gideon of the University of Texas for a handsome illustrated booklet titled Landmarks In Austin Texas. It recounts Austin history in stories and sketches of sites like The French Legation and The State Capitol, with notes on O Henry and Amelia Barr references.
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Samuel E. Gideon
University of Texas
Austin
Texas
Capitol Building
Capitol Dome
City of
Legation
Old Land Office
State Capitol
Governor’s Mansion
Governor Pease
Elisabet Ney
O Henry
O. Henry
Webb County
Amelia Barr
Bryan
Cavitt
J. W. Cavitt
A. and
M. College
Resignation turmoil at College of Industrial Arts Denison
Dr. Lindsey Blayney, president of the College of Industrial Arts in Denton, resigns amid board opposition and faculty mutiny. He seeks to stay until June 1, 1926, hoping to sway the board and continue rebuilding the school’s standing and efficiency. The situation is described as a clash between leadership vision and board and faculty resistance.
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Lindsey Blayney
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Texas
Dr. Blayney
Blayney
Houston
Rice Institute
Col
William Mitchell
Facing Down Difficulties Builds Strong Characters
Henry Wallace notes that greatness comes not from easy paths but from facing obstacles. While initial challenges seem insurmountable, determination enables eventual success and growth.
Faded quotation on patience and conduct
A fragmented line attributes patience to personal conduct and cites a classical source, phrased as a moral reflection.
All Is Well with Brazos Vision for Civic Prosperity
A Bryan community message urges full use of natural resources to boost town and county growth. It calls on every citizen to serve unselfishly, elevate citizenship, and foster prosperity in Brazos County, aiming to make it the greatest county. The speech envisions a dawn of progress and enduring pride.
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Bryan
Brazos County
Bryan and
Brazos
Questionnaire Aims At Guiding Community Progress
County Agent C L Benson distributes a mailed questionnaire to representative citizens in rural areas to learn desired community improvements and long term objectives for local clubs. Responses will be tabulated by frequency and given to leaders to guide tangible steps toward achievement or abandonment.
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C. L. Benson
Americans Spend Vast Sums on Amusement
The article asserts that Americans pour large sums into entertainment from sports to theater and radio. It cites 1.883 million dollars spent on the last seven World Series games and similar totals for scholastic football, with Thanksgiving games upcoming, implying Americans spend more on amusements than any other people.
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America
Excuses About Hair Length From a Woman’s Headache Claim
A reader recounts a visitor who said she bobbed her hair to reduce headaches, noting the logic and questioning why others with different hair lengths aren’t assumed to have headaches, urging fewer excuses for hair decisions.
Roosevelt quote on crops and better farm life
The speaker notes President Roosevelt warned that good crops alone do not guarantee a better farm life. He argues that spending surplus on autos and renting prevents achieving that improved life in farming or elsewhere.
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Roosevelt
Lynch Davidson Faces Governor Run Amid Highway Sparks
The text notes Lynch Davidson pursuing a Texas governorship while avoiding the Moody-Ferguson Highway controversy. It warns that bystanders can pay the price as tensions flare, urging caution and signaling political risk.
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Lynch Davidson
Texas
Lynch
Moody-Ferguson Highway
Diversification urged to end cotton dominance in county farming
A call to diversify farming to end the county's reliance on cotton as the dominant financial factor. The remark stresses broadening crops and income sources to stabilize local agriculture.
Rio Grande Valley Fruit Movement Sparks Texas Breakfast Tables Independence
The Rio Grande Valley grape fruit movement signals a shift in Texas breakfast tables as independence from Florida and California sources grows. Local producers anticipate altered supply and new regional options.
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Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Florida
California
Pullman Company Losses Linen Articles in Yearly Tally
Estimates put annual linen article losses by the Pullman Company at about 750000, a figure urging questions about honesty and integrity among those handling stock.
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Pullman Company
Ross Volunteers elect 32 seniors at A and M College
The Ross Volunteers at Texas A and M College in College Station elected 32 senior members with a future date set for additional junior elections. Officers named include J. Broad as Captain and Geo Ross as First Lieutenant. The list names 32 new seniors and several officers.
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College Station
Ross Volunteers
A. and M. College of Texas
J. . Broad
Houston
Geo. Ross
Pecos
F. S. Kelly
Texarkana
LaGrange
A. M. Stewart
Corsicana
A. L. Strieber
Yorktown
R. P. Yett
Marble Falls
B. W. Haywood
Beaumont
C. D. Watts
Austin
M. B. Killian
Alvord
R. M. Campbell
San Angelo
O. H. Moore
Fort Worth
R. K. Lathrop
Marshall
J. T. McCluney
Waxahachie
E. R. Walker
Rockwall
H. D. Wilson
Bryan
C. D. Speed
F. Stuart
San Antonio
Carson couple visiting Bryan plans move to Houston
Mr and Mrs Allen Carson of Dallas are spending a few days in Bryan visiting Mrs Carsons parents Mr and Mrs R J Halbrooks. They travel from Dallas to Houston where they will reside. Mrs Carson formerly Vera Halbrooks of Bryan has many friends here glad to see her again.
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Allen Carson
Dallas
Bryan
R. J. Halbrooks
Houston
Carson
Vera Halbrooks
Rancher's Wife Fends Off 140 Snakes With Club
Mrs. W. H. Slauterback, wife of a rancher near Fort Lupton Colorado, fought off 140 rattlesnakes with a club over two hours to protect herself and her 3 year old child. She was unbitten as two nearby ranchers confirmed her account and photographs were taken as evidence.
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Associated Press
Fort Lupton
Colo
W. H. Slauterback
Slauterback
Navasota Adopts New City Slogan
The Navasota Chamber of Commerce officially adopts the slogan Navasota, Where Smiles and Business Meet. Miss Winnie Burrows of Millican authored the line and won a $10 prize after a judging panel selected it as best. Citizens are urged to spread the message.
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Navasota
Chamber of Commerce
Hallowe'en
Winnie Burrows
Millican
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Langhorn Jr. Hearing Postponed to November 6
The appeal in the case of William H. Langhorn Jr. was postponed from November 4 to November 6. The Court of Criminal Appeals at Austin will take up the case.
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William H. Langhorn, Jr
Court of Criminal Appeals At
Austin
Instrument Repairs Offered by C. J. Jancik
Notice states repair services for musical instruments including violins phonographs and related items provided by C. J. Jancik.
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C. J. Jancik
Temperatures For Past Week Reported By College Observatory
A weekly table from the Division of Entomology at A. and M. College of Texas records daily high and low temperatures and rainfall amounts. The figures show Monday through Saturday values with weekly averages and a total rainfall reading of .92 inches.
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Division of Entomology
A. and
M. College of Texas
F. L. Thomas
Bueeday
Weureday
Jxeuleiel Sara Osets
Avereges
A and M Defeat Baylor in Stubbornly Contested Game
An estimated 22,000 watched A and M shut out Baylor 13 to 0 on the Cotton Palace field in Waco. Wilson and Hunt led A and M in ground gains with key drives, while Strickland and Berry saw action in the backfield and defense. Final: A and M 13 Baylor 0.
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Waco
Baylor
Cotton Palace Field
Wilson
Hunt
Berry
Turner
Strickland
Farmer
Aggie
Slade
Aggies
Eagle Printers Deliver Quality Stationery Locally
Why order from distant printers when the Eagle offers comparable quality at lower cost. Local service saves time and money without sacrificing craftsmanship.
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The
Eagle
Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed in Normangee
Normangee residents Mr. and Mrs. Seth Batson celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home. Eleven children, numerous relatives, and several guests from Fort Worth Crawford Dallas Houston and Goliad attended. A 1875 wedding feast featured five beeves six hogs and many sheep and goats.
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Normangee
Seth Batson
Pearl Campbell
Fort Worth
Frank Allen
Crawford
Dave Williams
W. C. Knight
Wade R. Batson
Clifford L. Batson
Dallas
Jack H. Batson
Waco
J. G. Toland
Houston
W. C. Lewis
Beaumont
Rosa P. Rogers
G. E. Pope
Goliad
S. M. Cobb
J. T. Swarrington
F. C. Rogers
Texas
Austin
Batson Prairie
Mary Batson
Seth
Liberty County
Madison County
Mrs. Nannie Rhode Called to Funeral of Otis Reynolds
Mrs. Nannie Rhode of this city and her niece Miss Dorris Rey attend the funeral services for Otis Reynolds. The notice notes Rhode’s familial connection and the family's presence at the ceremony.
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Nannie Rhode
Otis Reynolds
Miss Dorris Rey
Funeral held for Otis Reynolds in Franklin
Franklin kin recalled Otis Reynolds who died in Abilene on Saturday October 31. He was the eldest son of Mrs. Janie Reynolds and had often visited his aunt Mrs. Rhode in Bryan. Many friends mourn his passing as funeral services were held Monday afternoon and he was interred in Franklin cemetery.
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Nolds
Franklin
Bryan
Otis Reynolds
Abilene
Janie Reynolds
Rhode
Reynolds
More Pickers Leave County For Cotton Fields
A truck carried about a dozen negro cotton pickers from Harvey community ten miles east of Bryan toward Lubbock Sunday noon. The county has been largely stripped of pickers who have migrated to other areas with abundant cotton crops.
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Bryan
Lubbock
Harvey Community
Methodist Women Observe Week of Prayer
The Woman's Missionary Society of First Methodist Church observes its annual Week of Prayer with daily services except Saturday. Proceeds aid Sue Bennett Memorial School in London Kentucky and the Carolina Institute in Seoul Korea. Dr H H McCain to close with missionary sermon.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Sue Bennett Memorial School
London
Kentucky
Carolina Institute
Seoul
Korea
Junior Missionary Society
H. H. McCain
J. B. Priddy
W. P. Gibbs
R. M. Dansby
Sue Bennett School
S. E. Eberstadt
Annual Rodeo Pageant Celebrates A and M Centenary
The annual A and M College rodeo returns with a 50th anniversary theme for the college. Organized by the Animal Husbandry Juniors with Bryan and College support, the event features a historic fashion pageant, a birthday cake reveal, a Armistice tableau, wooden soldiers, eight jesters, and the usual rodeo contests. Queen 1925 and duchess of the Waco Cotton Palace will participate, with seating reserved and parking advised.
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A. and
Chicago
Bryan
Dad
Waco Cotton Palace
Not Applicable Quote From Carlyle
A compact historical note presents Carlyle’s maxim about focusing on immediate tasks rather than distant visions, urging practical action over speculation. This quotation is framed as a guiding principle for conscientious effort.
Theognis Quote Echoes Wealth and Afterlife
A fragment quotes Theognis asserting that no one exits life with wealth, emphasizing that riches cannot accompany one beyond death. The line frames ancient Greek wisdom on mortality and value.
Death of Prof R O Allen founder of Allen Academy
Bryan mourns the death of Prof R O Allen founder and leader of Allen Military Academy later Allen Academy. Born November 1 1865 in Verona Mississippi he led educational and Christian work for decades. Survived by his widow daughter Martha Rivers Allen and son William Witt Allen. Funeral Tuesday at 10 30 at his home near Allen Academy with burial in City Cemetery.
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Allen Academy
Rivers
Allen
Bryan
Texas
Southland
R. O. Allen
J. H. Allen
Nat B. Allen
Allen Military Academy
First Methodist Church
South
Verona
Mississippi
Nat Allen
Nancy Hodges Allen
Gibson
Academy For Boys
Rienze
Miss
National Normal University
Cincinnati
Ohio
University of Texas
Lynnville
Tennessee
Mattie Witte
Madisonville
Madisonville Academy
Martha Rivers Allen
William Witt Allen
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Asa Allen
Fresno
California
J. J. Rodgers
Tupelo
Memphis
Tenn
Glenn Flinn
Southwestern University
Georgetown
H. H. McCain
First Methodist
Leity
Williams Out For TCU In Texas A&M Clash
Texas Christian University coach Mattie Bell says Blackie Williams will miss the game against Texas A&M due to injury. Despite his absence, the Horned Frogs staff believes the team is ready and confident to limit touchdowns while the student body grows more assured of victory.
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FT. Worth
Blackie’ Williams
Texas Christian University
Aggies
Mattie Bell
Williams
Christians of
Abilene College
Horned Frog
Blackie
Horned Frogs
Bell
Frogs
Will Raines Daughters Operation For Appendicitis
Ethelyn Raines four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W Raines of Harvey was brought to Bryan on Sunday for special treatment and operated on for appendicitis Sunday afternoon at four o clock Drs Searcy and Wilkerson performed the operation and the child with her parents is at the home of her aunt Mr and Mrs W B Roman on west 26th street where she is doing nicely today
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Ethelyn Raines
Armistice Day Observance Closes Bryan Merchants
The public is told that Wednesday, November 11, Armistice Day, will see nearly all Bryan merchants close for the day. Shoppers are urged to complete purchases beforehand to observe the day properly. Retail Merchants Association.
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Bryan
Retail Merchants Association
City to bids on steel 400000 gallon water tower
City Manager J. Bryan Miller says bids are requested for constructing a steel water tower in Bryan with capacity for 400000 gallons. The bonds for the project were approved in a vote on October 6.
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J. Bryan Miller
Bryan
Stop That Itching with Blue Star Remedy Ad
An advertisement promises relief from eczema itch sores, poison oak and ringworm with Blue Star Remedy. It claims rapid relief, no clothing staining, and a pleasant odor, backed by Roman & Vick as advertisers.
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Roman & Vick
Adv
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Doctors and druggists recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight or shorten grippe flu sore throat or tonsillitis. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water purges the system, with no salts or nausea, and next morning the cold vanishes and appetite returns. A family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.
Haswell Boyaler Affray Involves Knife Threat
Gary Minkert reported a group of youths outside Haswell Book Store planning to harm him. He claimed a pocket knife was used on a boy named Carl Todd who was stabbed in the back but not seriously hurt. Mayor Tyler had police investigate the scene.
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Gary Minkert
J. G. Minkert
Haswell Book Store
Tyler Haswell
Carl Todd
A Grandson’s Halloween Party Hosted by Mrs Coulter
Mrs J W Coulter hosted a Halloween party Saturday night for her grandson Coulter Hoppess and about six neighborhood boys. The hall was orange and black with witches and owls. A four course dinner and a Halloween cap were given to each guest. The group included Jack Doane Billie Batt Milton Maloney Wm Shell Joe Jeff Danforth A K Brown and Coulter Hoppess.
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J.W. Coulter
Coulter Heppess
Hallowe'en
Jack Doane
Billie Batt
Milton Maloney
Wm. Shell
Joe Jeff Danforth
A. K. Brown
Coulter Hoppess
Halloween 1925 Ends with Few Disturbances
Halloween 1925 closes with little property damage. Pranks occurred at the West Side School where three boys smashed a window to access the bell tower but were stopped when officers removed the ladder and trapped them.
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Hallowe'en
West Side
Hallowe’en
Beltray Tower
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
Henry Wallace
Phaedrus
Pilpay
Ross
Mrs. Carson
Texas Pioneers
Rogers
Belo
Galveston
Dallas News
Robert Rogers
Stephen Rogers
Leon
Madison Counties
Rogers Prairie
Carlyle
Hades
Theognis
Will Raines
Dallas Times Herald
Dallas Times Tierit
Dewas
the Dimes Morald For
Smith Drug CO
L. H. Cantrell
R. P. BD
Ville
Georgia
Cardus
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