Piling Now Being Driven for San Antonio Bridge
The San Antonio crossing on the Bryan Norman road shows heavy activity as piling begins for two trestles on the far side. Timbers are readied and the dump work connects the riverbank with Mud Lake, paving the way for river bridge completion. Editor A. R. Crawford notes Normangee area cotton yields will rise about 60 percent, boosting farmer optimism.
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San Antonio
Bryan
Normangee
Mud Lake
Eagle
A. R. Crawford
Former Bryan Man Here on Return Visit
T. P. Remy formerly with the entomology department at A and M College is visiting Bryan and College greeting friends. He now heads research for the Texas Oil Company with headquarters at Port Arthur. This is his first Bryan visit since his marriage to Ona Carroll, who also formerly lived in Bryan, and friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Remy
Department of Entomology
A. and
M. College
Remy
Texas Oil Company
Port Arthur
Bryan
College
Ona Carroll
Eight irrigation permits granted for Brazos River area
The Texas state board of water engineers approved eight irrigation permits totaling 5,505 acres. Major allocations include G. S. Combs of Marathon for 3,040 acres from Maravillas Creek in Brewster county and J. Lee Davis of Waco for 1,042 acres from the Brazos River in Falls county, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
State Board of Water Engineers
G. S. Combs
Marathon
Maravillas Creek
Rio Grande
Brewster County
J. Lee Davis
Waco
Falls County
Brazos River
Guy Breeding
Gainesville
Pecan Creek
Trinity River
T. O. Buchel
Cuero
DeWitt County
Guadalupe
W. D. Kyster
Marlin
Brazos
Frank Worley
Rockdale
Milam County
San Gabriel
Hugo Moehrig
Bracken
Wilson County
San Antonio River
N. D. Buie
Bryan Party Attends Caldwell District Auxiliary Conference
Miss Madge Clement of Pala cios director of religious education in Brazos Presbytery led a Sunday School training class in Bryan First Presbyterian. She traveled to Caldwell with Bryan Auxiliary members to attend the district conference at Caldwell Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Clement of
Palacios
Brazos Presbytery
Bryan
First Presbyterian Church
Caldwell
Woman’s Auxiliaries
Presbyterian Church
Bryan Presbyterian Auxiliary
Miss Clement
R. S. Mawhinney
W. 8. Stuart
Elon Stuart
A. W. Kinnard
J. L. Brock
S. C. Rude
W. N. Sholl
Brazos County Singing Convention Set for October 4 at Kurten
The Brazos County Semi-Annual Singing Convention will be held Sunday October 4 at Kurten with all invited to attend and bring well filled baskets. President Crenshaw notes the event and invites the public.
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Brazos County
Kurten
Rk. F
Crenshaw
For Sale Engines at Bargain Prices
For sale two gasoline engines one five horsepower and one six horsepower both in good condition offered by Stevenson Machine Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson Machine Works
Milk ordinance for Bryan could become law soon
After a Monday meeting of dairymen and health officials in Bryan two dairymen E. M. Bullock and Will M. Jones signed a petition urging the city commission to pass a standard milk grading ordinance with a phased effective date. The measure would require grading and inspection, creating Classes A to D with stringent sanitary rules to safeguard public health and promote higher quality milk for babies.
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City of Bryan
Chamber of Commerce
Women’s Clubs
Carnegie Library Auditorium
City Commission
City of
Bryan
E. M. Bullock
Will M. Jones
J. Bryan Miller
Texas
United States
Co. E. Smith
United States Public Health Service
Long span to be built at Jones Bridge
The Brazos and Burleson counties commissioners agreed to build an 180 foot bridge span at Jones Bridge on the Brazos with work to start within a week to ten days. The bridge will be closed for a week or ten days during construction.
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Jones Bridge
S. E. Eberstadt
Chamber of Commerce
W. N. Minor
Waco
Bryan
Houston
Hearne
Benchley
Colonal Ike Ashburn
Presbyterian College
F. L. Cavitt
D. A. Penick
Ashburn
H. O. Ferguson
Brazos
Burleson
Rountree
T. O. Walton
Col
Ike Ashburn
Eugene Edge
Tyler Haswell
Jno
M. Lawrence
J. D. Martin
Lee J. Rountree
J. KE. Covey
E. J. Fountain
J. Webb Howell
T. K. Lawrence
L. L. McInnis
A. M. Waldrop
W. H. Cole
W. S. Higgs
J. B. Miller
M. L. Parker
M. E. Wallace
Rev Hollomon couple to visit Bryan during church call debate
Rev Roy Hollomon and Mrs Hollomon with their two year old daughter arrive in Bryan from McGregor for a short visit and will stay with Hon W S Barron. They will tour the new Baptist church Wednesday evening while considering a pastorate there.
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Roy Hollomon
Mrs James Undergoes Operation at Temple Hospital
James W James and son Jim traveled to Temple to be with Mrs W T James who underwent an operation at Temple Hospital Saturday morning. Doctors report she is resting satisfactorily. The family plans to return this afternoon with Mrs Burns of Waco and A W T James at her bedside.
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James W. James
Jim
Temple
Mr. James
W. T. James
Temple Hospital
Farm Bureau Buys 72,000 Bushels Cotton Seed
The Texas Cotton Association arranges purchases totaling 72 000 bushels of cotton seed to bolster supply for farmers. The deal reflects coordinated procurement by the Farm Bureau aligned with state cotton interests.
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Cotton Association
TEXAS
Texas Farm Bureau approves seed purchase plan
Dallas Sept. 29. Arrangements for buying 72 000 bushels of certified cotton seed for distribution among members have been completed by the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association. John T. Orr, president and general manager, announced plans to encourage better cotton production after a meeting with state officials and certified breeders.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
John T. Orr
Mrs. Rountree Chief Speaker At Lions Meet
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree of Bryan Eagle gave the main address at the Bry an Lions Club noon meeting at Episcopal Parish dining room. M. F. Vitopil led program. Willard Chambers spoke on irrigation urging use of Brazos Valley for its psychological influence.
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Mrs. Rountree
Lions Meet
M. F. Vitopil
Bryan Lions Club
Episcopal Parish
Willard Chambers
Brazos
Jess Cook
L. L. Stephens
R. L. Brown
J. Bryan Miller
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan Eagle
Edwin E. Aldredge
J. M. Ferguson
Harry&. Edge
J. T. S. Park
Roy Danforth
J. Webb Howell
Indictments to Number 37 Found By Jury
The September term grand jury reported 37 indictments to Judge W C Davis, 36 felonies and 1 misdemeanor. Members noted investigations of over forty cases, praised officers and bailiffs, and condemned bootlegger activity targeting school boys and young men in Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
District Court
Henry Kurten
Joe Locke
E. M. Francis
Albert Payne
Fletcher Pool
Evander Hensarlling
Walter Holmes
Albert Goodman
T. C. Wade
Jim Jones
Hubert James
Douglas Peters
Brazos County
Community visitors highlight bustling Bryan day
Jim Kurten of Kurten community and Walter Armstrong of Tabor visited Bryan for business. Local printer services promoted with a slogan about quality printing.
Turnip Lice Control and Farm News from Brazos County
Entomologist R R Reppert notes nicotine dust can kill plant lice if fumes are confined on turnip plants for about a minute. Howell Lumber Fair features grain sorghum exhibits with Milo and kaffir heads. Emphasis on educational fairs, Dallas Fair trips, ten marks of a good farmer, free farm papers offer, cooperative feed buying, sowing now, culling yellow leg hens, planning next year's club projects and submitting reports by December 1.
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R. R. Reppert
Extension Service
Howell Company
Howell Lumber Company
Milo
J. M. Atkins
Rock Prairie
J. C. Davidson
Harvey
Brazos County
W B A to Hold Box Supper Next Friday Eve
The Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees will host an open meeting and box supper at the K of P Hall on Friday night October 2 at 8 o'clock. Proceeds go to the association treasury. A short program by the guard team precedes the sale. Ladies may bring boxes. nonmembers may attend. Men should bring change.
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Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees
K. of P. Hall
Custody of the Child Given to Grandmother in Banjo Case
In the case brought by Joe Banjo to secure custody of his nearly 12 year old daughter Lena Banjo Judge W C Davis awarded custody to the grandmother who has cared for the girl for about nine years The court ordered visitation with the father and urged affection to win the daughter's love Lamar Bethea represented Joe Banjo while Armstrong and Armstrong spoke for the grandmother Mary Regmund who is over eighty years old
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Joe Banjo
Lena Banjo
W. C. Davis
Lamar Bethea
Armstrong
Mary Regmund
Five Thousand Plus Bales Ginned in Brazos County 1925
A census card from W. M. Steuart reports 5159 bales of cotton ginned in Brazos county from the 1925 crop before Sept. 16, with 9524 bales ginned by Sept. 16, 1924. The figures include round bales counted as half.
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Brazos County
W. M. Steuart
Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Washington, D. C
Joe F. Howard
Walton President of A M Fortunate Choice for Texas A and M
Texas watched for the new president of A and M College as T O Walton was chosen. The essay extols his long service in extension, his statewide reach, and his deep commitment to better farms and homes. It notes his readiness for the role and the broad support from Texas youth and residents. Mr and Mrs J L Sample of Tabor were visiting Bryan today.
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State of Texas
Walton
T. O. Walton
Texas
A. and
M. College
Extension
J. L. Sample of
Tabor
Bryan
Stop That Itching Remedy Advertisement Claims Relief
An advertisement for Blue Star Remedy promises relief for eczema itch and skin sores including poison oak and ringworm. The copy claims rapid relief, skin penetration, no clothing staining, and a pleasant odor, with Roman & Vick listed as advertisers.
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Roman & Vick
Adv
Purification advocated as path to better health
An advertisement urges Purification through Calotabs for total body cleansing. It claims Nature rewards health and promotes family packages with full directions for 35 cents and trial packs for 19 cents at any drug store.
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Bryan Man
Smith Drug CO
Mrs. Hollomon
James
Farm Bureau
Jim Kurten
Walter Armstrong
C. l. Benson
Wheeler McMillen
Farm and Fireside
Reliance
Fuller & Johnson
Ital Lad
U. and M. College
Doctor Bizzell
Lena Stancil
Matthews
State Fair
Messrs Shubert
Willie Howard
Ane Oiginal Company
Winter Garden
Clarence Eddy
Rome
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