County Agents Turn To Farming After Service
Forty two of 179 Ohio county agricultural agents in eight years have resigned to farm for themselves. The move challenges the idea that agricultural college graduates do not farm and shows farming offers better returns and a chance for a normal life. Agents remain valuable for spreading college teachings, but many pursue farming as their ultimate goal after gaining experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Agricultural College
College of Agriculture
Christian Science Monitor
Nomenclature for High School Teams Draws Mock Names
A newspaper exchange proposes witty and regional nicknames for Texas high school teams. Examples include Palestine the Israelites Tyler the Politicians Honey Grove the Windjammers Bryan the Anti Evolutionists Plainview and Brownwood as Mahogany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkville
Mount Pleasant
Honey Grove
Palestine
Tyler
Windjammers
Mineral Wells Index
Bryan” High
Plainview
Brownwood
Will
Mineral Wells
Hearne
Miner al Wells Woman Slaying Questioned in Murder Charge
A Mineral Wells reader asks how a husband can be charged with murder for killing his wife. The inquiry seeks explanation of legal terms and the generally applicable charges in such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ino
Didja Ever Tell A New Joke And Nobody Laughed
A wry quip on telling a fresh joke and finding no one laughs, capturing a shared moment of social miscue and the sting of quiet reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didja
Jinx Predicted Aggies Thanksgiving Victory Over Rice
Sports writer Jinx Tucker predicts Texas A&M will beat Rice Owls in the Thanksgiving game. He cites a fully healthy squad led by Berry at quarterback Hunt and Kishi at half, Wilson at fullback, and argues Texas will need a fluke to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aggies
Rice Owls
Berry
Hunt
Kishi
Wilson
Texas University
Texas
God of Fortune
Stewart
Jinx Tucker
Judge W C Davis Armistice Day Talk Delivers Faithful Address
Judge W C Davis gave a stirring Armistice Day speech in Avoso t. He praised the American soldier and Magna Charta, urged pride in liberty, and paid tribute to Confederate and Union fighters while urging good citizens to keep capable leaders in office. Rain disrupted the outdoor event, forcing a move to the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota Examiner
W. C. Davis
Davis
John
South
England
France
Italy
America
United States
Robert E. Lee
Europe
Texas Methodist Conference names Huntsville district in change
The eighty sixth annual Texas Methodist Episcopal Church South conference closes in Jacksonville with pastoral assignments. The Navasota district is renamed Huntsville. Rev Jesse Lee named presiding elder, succeeding D H Hotchkiss, who moves to head Methodist Hospital Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jacksonville
Texas Methodist Episcopal Church
South
John M. Moore
Dallas
East Oklahoma
West Oklahoma
North Texas
Texas
Southern Methodist Church
Jesse Lee
Thirty- Third Street
Galveston
D. H. Hotchkiss
Navasota
Huntsville
Hotchkiss
Methodist Hospital
Houston
H. W. Knickerbocker
Port Arthur Methodist Church
H. D. Knickerbocker
Port Ar
Anderson and
Richards
C. T. Cumbings
Bedias
Tola
W. A. McKee
Belott
R. F. Hodges
Supply
Bryan
First
H. H. McCain
Francisco Zito
Cleveland
Fostoria
J. A. Moore
Cold Springs
W. H. Edwards
College Station
Alexander
Jesse C. Thomson
Conroe
Charles W. Frughes
Crockett Station
Music Study Club In Regular Session
The Music Study Club met in regular session with current musical entries. Mrs. Jno Seeley Caldwell read aloud as Mrs. M. E. McCartney performed a piano piece. Alice Burtis lectured on chapter two. A Sacred Twilight Musical is announced for November 22 at 4 30 p m at the Methodist church under Caldwell and Goodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Seeley Caldwell
M. E. McCartney
Padarewski
Alice Burtis
R. L. Ware
Methodist
Jno
Seeley Cald
Cloud of Bryan Will join Bears
Baylor has no punter of merit this year. If two Cubs stars improve, the Bears may not be weak in that department. Noble, a Marlin product, last year with Decatur Baptist, has punted well in practice but is injured. Cloud, a Bryan product, also shows distance on kicks, per the Waco News-Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor
Cub
Bears
Noble
Marlin
Decaur Baptist
Cloud
Bryan
Waco News
Eleven Cadets Suspended in Hazing Case
A disciplinary board found eleven cadets engaged in hazing and suspended them. The case involves students at a military academy and an internal review followed reported misconduct.
Eleven cadets suspended for hazing at A and M College
COLLEGE STATION November 13 Eleven cadets were suspended by the disciplinary committee for hazing freshmen. Col F H Turner, Commandant, said no injuries occurred but the acts violated college rules and state law, with suspensions effective until September 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
A. and M. College of Texas
Col
F. H. Turner
Franklin Editor Visits Bryan for Home Electric Fixtures
Franklin Texan editor R. B. Rutherford traveled with his wife and daughter Dorothy Nelle to Bryan on business to buy electric fixtures for a new home in Franklin. Unable to find items locally, he chose Bryan over Waco, praising the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Rutherford
Franklin Texan
Franklin
Texas
Dorothy Nelle
Bryan
Eagle
Waco
Mrs. Frances Grubbs Laid to Rest in Bryan Cemetery
Funeral services for Frances Loonie Grubbs were held at 3 o clock Thursday from the Waite residence. Rev. Roy S Holloman and Rev. Wm Shell officiated. Interment followed at Bryan City Cemetery. A poem by the deceased is noted for merit in thought and composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Waite
Frances Loonie Grubbs
Roy S. Holloman
College Avenue Baptist Church
Wm. N. Shell
First Presbyterian Church
Bryan City
Arson Charge Filed Against Oak Grove Man Ben Holder
Ben Holder of the Oak Grove section was arrested on a Thursday after noon by Sheriff Jess Conlee on a single charge of arson related to a fire at his home about 7 50 o clock the other evening. He was released on a 500 dollar bond and a hearing was set for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Holder
Oak Grove
Jess Conlee
Holden
Hempstead Visitor Bob Davis Calls on Sister in Bryan
Bob Davis of Hempstead visits his sister Mrs. J E Stanford in Bryan. A Fidelity Fertilizer salesman and former Waller County agent, he tours the Eagle office with County Agent C L Benson and his old friend Mr Beason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Davis
Hempstead
J. FE. Stanford
Bryan
Mr. Davis
Fidelity Fertilizer Company
Houston
Waller County
Eagle
C. L. Benson
Mr. Beason
Wanted Man or Woman to Sell Rawleigh Products
W. T. Rawleigh Co invites Bryan residents to apply for a sales position selling Rawleigh products. Separate ad lists Dept. 58 Memphis Tennessee as the correspondence address for interested applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawleigh
Bryan
W. T. Rawleigh CO
Memphis
Tenn
Stop That Itching Remedy Ad Claims
An advertisement for Blue Star Remedy promises relief from eczema itchy rashes and skin sores including poison oak and ringworm. It claims deep skin penetration and immediate itch relief with a pleasant odor, sold by ROMAN & VICK on a guaranteed basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman & Vick
Ady
Consolidated Parent Teachers Hold A Meeting
Over 50 members attended the A and M College Consolidated Parent Teachers Association session on Thursday afternoon. The program included a music study demonstration by fifth graders directed by Mrs D C McIntosh and silent reading with dramatization led by Mrs S D Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. College Consolidated
Parent-Teachers’ Association
D. C. MclIntosh
D. Webb
G. B. Wilcox
Reading Club Observes Armistice Day in Bryan
The Bryan Reading Club hosted an Armistice Day program last Tuesday with guests from Bryan and College clubs. Welcome remarks by Mrs. E W Bullock opened a memorial program featuring speakers, vocal and violin performances, and a closing song by a Texas A&M student pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Reading Club
Bryan and
College
FE. W. Bullock
Spahr
Jones
G. L. Crawford
E. W. Bullock
Jne Seeley Caldwell
P. G. Gunter
Geo. Long
United States
Sterling Evans
Texas
Simons
Albert Gray
Allen Academy
McNair
A. and
M. College
Christ In Flanders Fields
North Pitts Bridge North Approach Washed Out Impassable
The north approach and wooden span of Pitts Bridge on the Brazos River were washed away around noon, making the bridge impassable. Repair costs are estimated at 5 000 to 10 000 dollars and reconstruction could take a month or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts
Eagle Office
Highway Department
Brazos
Presbyterian Women's Circle Met Thursday
The Business Woman's Circle of the Presbyterian Church met for its regular monthly meeting Thursday night led by Miss Wesa Weddington. A Thanks giving program was carried out under Misses Edith Cavitt and Virginia West. Members present included Mesdames Lila Graham Bryan O. O. Henderson and Misses Ethel Cavitt Esther Cavitt Edith Cavitt Nina Henry Allie Montgomery Harriett D. Parker Alma Robinson Virginia West Clara Wetter Lena Wetter Wesa Weddington Stella Stuart Margaret Zuber and visitors Mrs Oscar Goolsbee Mrs Elon Stuart Miss Mae Wilson and Miss Merle ILenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Wesa Weddington
Edith Cavitt
Virginia West
Mesdames
Lila Graham Bryan
O. O. Henderson
Ethel Cavitt
Esther Cavitt
Nina Henry
Allie Montgomery
Harriett D. Parker
Alma Robinson
Clara Wetter
Lena Wetter
Stella Stuart
Margaret Zuber
Oscar Goolsbee
Elon Stuart
Mae Wilson
Merle Ilenry
Parker of Steep Hollow In Bryan Monday Morning
J. J. Parker of Steep Hollow was in Bryan Monday morning according to local notices and city desk briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Parker
Steep Hollow
Bryan
Bryan High Coach Puny Wilson Delivers Early Title
Fred Puny Wilson, in his first year coaching Bryan high school football, led a green squad to a class B district title. His team traveled to Waco, where the Little Aggies delivered the Tigers their best game of September and October, losing 20 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Puny) Wilson
Bryan
Waco
Aggies
Tigers
Waco News-Tribune
Water Tower bids set as city awards foundation work
Bryan City Commission met Friday to review bids for a new water tower. Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co. of Dallas won No 1 tank at 19810, plus 210 for No 2 and 8535 for concrete foundation. Local bidder A B Carson secured the concrete foundation at 2640.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
City of
Bryan
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company
Dallas
Pittsburgh- Des Moines Steel Company
Concrete Foundation
Southern Engine and Pump Company
Houston
Chicago Bridge and Iron Works
J. H. Nash
O. Martinsen
A. B. Carson
Mr. Carson
Morning Choral Club Organized Friday Morning
The Friday Morning Choral Club was organized Friday morning November 13 at Mrs. Roy Denforth’s home. Sixteen members enrolled at the organizational meeting and will rehearse weekly to perform cantatas during the Christmas season. The group’s open meeting is November 18 with the Bryan Woman’s Club at Carnegie Library led by Mrs. W S Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Denforth
Bryan Woman's Club
Carnegie Library
W. S. Howell
Sre
O. A. Ashworth
S. M. Hunter
R. M. Dansby
Roy Danforth
W. N. Shell
J. Webb Howell
A. L. Ward
J. Milton Fountain
Morris Tatum
George Foster
W. A. Duncan
J. B. Sanders
George A. Adams
Paul Stevens
George A. Long
E. L. Harter
D. C. de Maret
George W C Norwood Dies At 72 In Wellborn
George W C Norwood aged 72 years, 7 months, 26 days, died Sunday night at 10:25 p m at his Wellborn area home after a four week illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 3:30 p m from the family residence by Rev J J Pipkin of Bryan. Interment in Wellborn Cemetery. Survived by widow, 3 sons L E Norwood Joe Norwood J M Hopkins all of Wellborn and 8 daughters including Mrs E J Redman of Wellborn Mrs S B Holder of Austin and Miss Lelia Norwood of Wellborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. C. Norwood
Weilborn
J. J. Pipkin
Bryan
Wellborn
McCulloch- Gordon Co
Miss Lillie Gilpin Visits Houston For Rice A and M Game
Miss Lillie Belle Gilpin spent the weekend in Houston visiting relatives and attended the Rice A and M football game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Belle Gilpin
Houston
Rice A
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Doctors and druggists now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold or grippe overnight. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water cleanse the system with no salts or nausea, then the next morning you feel fine with a hearty appetite. A family package with directions costs 85 cents at any drug store.
Conference on Farm Problems Seeks Soil Reform Plans
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee chaired by M L Parker held a meeting with farmers from Kurten Tabor Reliance Rock Prairie Wellborn and Brazos Bottoms to discuss diagnosing farming ills and remedies. Speakers urged soil improvement through terracing crop rotation and home grown feed, with a committee to draft a long term diversified farming plan to boost prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Parker
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Kurten
Tabor
Reliance
Rock Prairie
Wellborn
Brazos Bottoms
Parker
Walter Armstrong
Tabor Welfare Club
Chamber of Commerce
Brazos County
Gus Stevener
W. E. Graham
E. Ric. Lloyd
Bryan
Johnson
Sam E Eberstadt
Mr. Parker
East Texas
Texas
Z L. Jones
Higara
Roy Robinson
Higgs-Robinson
Brazos Valley
Iryan
Z. L
George Jones
John L. Stasney
George W. Johnson
S. E. Eberstadt
E. R. Lloyd C. L. Benson
Will Henderson
Joel Hunt Praised As Agate Star In 1923 Weil Washam and Joel I Hunt
In 1923 Waco high football Hunt and Washam alternated at halfback. Hunt was the star. Washam, ineligible at Baylor varsity this year, will return in 1926. Washam excelled at ball carrying in high school but Hunt remained the defensive standout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil Washam
Joel I Hunt
Waco High
Hunt
M. Washam
Baylor
Washam
Agwue
Waco News-Tribune
Eagle Wanted for Trade Notice Sparks Local Trade
A brief classified style notice seeks an eagle for sale or trade. Callers report a high demand for the majestic bird and potential exchanges in the local market.
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
Marc O
Lee J. Rountree
Y Mail
Texas Daily Press League
Mercantile Bank
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Association
Chicago Illinois
Jinx
W.C. Davis
Avasot
Navasola
Rev
Thur
Albert Goodman
Cloud of Bryan
Consolidated Parent-Teachers
Reading Club
Pitts Bridge
Presbyterian Women’s Circle
Wilson Bryan HS
George Norwood
County Farm Bureau Federation
Stasney
Pian Commenaca
Joel Hunt
Smith Drug CO
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