Winning Birds Crown Texas Egg Laying Contest Pen
The Texas National Egg Laying Contest at Texas A M College ends October 31. The top twelve month pen is five Barred Plymouth Rocks owned by M A Lee Seadrift TX with 9994 eggs. Individual leaders include a White Leghorn No 19 owned by L F McKay Temple TX with 228 eggs.
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M. A. Lee
Seadrift
L. F. McKay
Temple High
Texas Agricultural & Mechanical College
Texas
Temple, Texas
Egg production records set by the year’s top hens
A hen produced 228 eggs the year’s high mark with Barred Plymouth Rocks among the leaders. The second best was 222 eggs, held by Barred Plymouth Rock No. 209. The eight highest totals were 228 222 211 210 205 197 191 189. Five birds laid 200+ eggs, 4.46 percent of entrants, with an average per bird of 115.45 eggs. MR. MYERS RETURNS HOME after legal work in Houston describing recent events as shifting from landslide to cyclone status, with Kentucky now in doubt.
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Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rocks
MR. Myers
J. Allen Myers
Houston
Kentucky
Plymouth Rock No. 209
Poultry Test Shows Wide Egg Yield From Same Pen
The lowest layer produced 15 eggs while the top layer fared much better. T J Conway of the College notes the bird with the fewest eggs shared the pen and care with the highest layer, underscoring the strong impact of breeding on laying.
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T. J. Conway
Record of October Egg Production By Poultry Breeders
The report notes Barred Plymouth Rocks led October with 86 eggs, S C White Leghorns next with 800, and individual top hen No 4 from Eglantine Farms Greensboro Md with 2 eggs. Eight hens produced 20+ eggs. yearly total 14 272 eggs from 12 months, feed 10 378 pounds. The fourth contest opened November 1 with 520 birds from Texas and the U S entered.
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Plymouth Rocks
S. C. White
Greensboro
Texas
United States
Legislature Mulls Building Dormitory at A and M College
The Eagle hopes the 37th legislature will appropriate funds at the January session to construct a dormitory for 1,000 new students at A and M College. The measure would address growing needs for two to three years.
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A. & M. College
Teaas
T B Martin In City From Steep Hollow Farm
T B Martin traveled from his Steep Hollow farm to the city today for unknown reasons. he was seen in town during the afternoon.
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T. B. Martin
Weil
Thedford's Black-Draught Praised By Nashville Grocer
Nashville grocer W N Parsons endorses Thedford's Black-Draught as the best liver medicine for sour stomach indigestion and torpid liver. He says it cleanses the bowels and stabilizes liver function and urges readers to use only the genuine product.
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Thedford
Nashville
Tenn
Parsons
A and M Cadets Shine at Waco Cotton Palace Day
The A and M College cadet corps stunned Waco with a flawless parade and calisthenics drill before a huge crowd. President Bizzell and Major Ashburn praised the corps for its soldierly bearing and performance. The Aggies defeated Baylor 24 to 0 in a standout football showing led by Higginbotham and Mahan.
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CORPS
Cotton Palace
Texas
Waco
W. W. Crawford
Raleigh Hotel
A. & M. College
Texas Cotton Palace
Bizzell
Crawfordd
Sleeper
United States
Judge Sleeper
Ike S. Ashburn
L R. Dougherty
W. H. H. Morris
C. D. Horne
F. J. DeRohan
W. T
Austin Street
L. R. Dougherty
Military Department
Cadés Corps
Sons of
Texas A. & M
Bals
R. W. Wilson
L. A. Kurtz
C. E. Finley
J. C. Nagle
Juliette Castles
Lila Wickes
Bryan
Elaine Bizzell
A. & M. Sons
Ross
Baylor
Meridian Highway Itinerary Through Bryan Delayed Plan
The Meridian Highway Gulf Division will pass through Bryan on Monday November 29 and stay overnight. The itinerary from Newton Kansas lists daily legs across Oklahoma and Texas with key stops including Wichita Enid Oklahoma City Fort Worth Waco Temple Austin San Antonio and Laredo. Officials from Fort Worth and San Antonio oversee North and South Texas legs with state engineers and commissioners advising the tour.
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Meridian Highway
Bryan
Geo. A. McNaughton
San Marcos
Eagle
Newton
Kansas
John C. Nicholson
G. A. McNaughton
Texas
Wichita
Wellington
Enid
Okla
el Reno
Oklahoma City
Chickasha
Waurika
Bowie
Fort Worth
Dallas
Cleburne
Meridian
Waco
Temple
Taylor
Austin
San Antonio
Pearsall
Cotulla
Laredo
Gulf Division
Calvert
Hempstead
Houston
Galveston
A. T. Lowry
Fort Worth Auto Club
North Texas
W. H. Furlong
Personal Mention from Wednesdays Bryan Courier
Captain Gilly Loftin of Brazos Bottom traveled to Waco after his father’s death in his 90s. Mrs. Rayzor returned from Austin after the D A R state meeting. The Livingston family faced a San Antonio funeral and a Thrall accident with injuries. Bryan residents Mr and Mrs Kelly, Miss Lela Kramer, and Mr and Mrs Hudson Myers are noted visitors or locals.
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Gilly Loftin
Brazos Bottom
Waco
Loftin
Texas
B. F. Kelly
Corpus Christi
Bryan
Kelly
A. & M. College
P. M. Rayzor
Austin
Red Cross Executive Board
Palermo
Lela Kramer
Navasota
I. R. Brownlee
College
George Livingston
San Antonio
Bargain Bulletin Promises Big Savings on Church Goods
This notice urges readers to study a church bargain sheet offering deep price cuts. It promises real money saving, quick stock turnover, and limited quantities while stocks last.
Bargain Prices on Ladies and Men’s Wear Department
A broad sale lists cut prices on dresses, waists, skirts, coats, and outerwear for women and children, plus substantial discounts on shoes, boots, and men’s work clothing. Featured items include silk waists, georgette, crepe de Chine, wool serge skirts, outings, sweaters, coats, and a large selection of men’s and boys’ dress and work shoes, along with hats.
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Ben Esas
Bonie
Aiden Juvenue
Bargains on Fabrics and Home Goods In Every Color
A sale listing offers Calico per yard 22 1-2c to 35c and Outing per yard 24 29c. Gingham and checks in multiple prices. Ladies and children wear including Union Suits and coats at discounted rates. Home textiles feature lace curtains per pair 1.00, table linen 1.10, window shades, bed blankets and rain coats at bargain prices. Many items highlight heavy discounts across clothing and fabric categories.
Sanitary Pawn Broker's Clothing Expands Offered Coats and Cloaks
Sanitary Pawn Broker's Clothing announces a new shipment of men and boys coats ladies cloaks and children’s wear including long cloaks sport coats and odds and ends. The 2500 pieces offer value four times cheaper than rival prices and invite inquiries to view the department.
Big Cut Prices in House Furnishings
A Bryan department store announces deep discounts on cups and saucers plates and bowls with prices starting at $0.50 to $1.85. Other items include granite pitchers pots and pans, knives and forks sets and glassware at reduced rates. The notice also references local Red Cross roll call efforts with business leaders contributing.
Armistice Day Parade Spurs Brazos Red Cross Drive
Red Cross roll call begins in Brazos County with Armistice Day events at A and M College drawing Bryan residents. County chair Mrs. Frank L. Webb and city chair Miss Della Lawrence report strong public response as they push to boost support for the American Red Cross effort.
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A. & M. College
Bryan
Red Cross
Frank L. Webb
Della Lawrence
Brazos County
Hays to Become Postmaster General in Harding Administration
The report claims Chairman Will H. Hays will serve as postmaster general under President Harding and travel to Washington on March 4th to undertake Albert Burleson’s former duties. The note ends with a Biblical reference about meeting in Philippi.
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Will H. Hays
Harding
Washington
Albert Burleson
Philippi
Tabor Happenings in Busy Weekend
Rev J M Bullock of Bryan filled his regular appointment in Tabor. Willis Edge returns from Abilene. J W Wiley and M E Thompson enjoy weekend visits. W Freeman of Athens visits friends. Welty McCullough and family visit J S Smith. Lottie Blanton visits Hearne. Ella Francis visits Bryan. Schools in Tabor district progress with new teacherage occupied by Prof G M Ammond. Welfare Club installs electric lights at High School and teacherage.
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E. Lawrence &Co
Chicago
M. H. James
A. & M. Bulletin
Aggie
Higginbotham
Mahan
Drake
Allstar
Southwest
K. OF T
M. Bonneville
Shoe Department
Thweinter
Millinery Department
Sanitary Pawn Broker’s Clothing
Embroidery Club
George A. Adams
Hardy Nevels
James Nevels
Iola
Cross
Roll Call
Tabor
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