Exhibits and Amusements Move to Bryan for October Show
The agricultural show and amusements relocate to Bryan on October 13 and 14 due to limited facilities at Dellwood Park. Events include boys’ bicycle races sack and foot races greasy pig races climbing greasy pole fowl and burro races with ample premiums. Hon. Louis J Wortham and Hon. Thomas M Campbell speak October 14 with music by the A and M College band. Exhibits must be entered by 11 a m on day one.
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Bryan
Farm Exhibit Awards and Prizes Featured at Fair
The record lists numerous premiums awarded for farm displays and livestock at the Bryan fair. Prizes include stoves plows shoes flour and hats from local merchants, with top honors for best corn display, hogs and cattle judging, and club projects. Winners include club boys and girls from multiple local firms and sponsors.
Community Fair Schedule of races and prizes
Day one programs list events with cash prizes from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm including foot races greasy pig race climbing greasy pole sack race and burro race. Contests note age limits and winner eligibility with prizes and special awards for largest family and oldest Confederate veteran in the county.
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Man
Bath
W. R. Fairman
W. R. Fair- Srs
First Female Cadet Joins College On Campus
The school welcomes its first girl cadet a graduate of Northeast Texas State Normal who led home economics for girls. She studied near Denton and will live on campus, joining the 19 class and marking a shift toward coeducation on the historic boys’ college.
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Texas State Normal
Normal
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Bernice Carter
Prize Winners and Awards in Local Fair Morning Report
First prize awarded by Bryan Com. Second best pair turkeys won at the Commercial Club with cash. Third best pair turkeys also from the Bryan Commercial Club with cash. Best dozen eggs and five useful house remedies given by M. H. James. Second prize one package Le Gear's stock feed from Reed and Stewart. Best pound butter prize one hat from Pat Patterson worth 2.00. Second prize one year subscription to Weekly Eagle.
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Prise
First Na- EE
Parker Ons Ea Ae Ce Vce
City
Club Boy
Dean
Hillyer- Deutsch Lumber Co
E. H. Edge
Edge Dry Goats
W. J. Coulter & Co
Bryan Commercial Club
E. J. Jenkins
Mendle- Wer
Schotten's
W. S. Wilson, Jr
Daily Eagle
Eagle Printing Co
Cash
M. H. James
le Gear
Reed & Stewart
Pat Patterson
Parker to Relocate as County Superintendent Plans Move
County School Superintendent Parker announces plans to move from Bryan to San Angelo for his wife’s health. He has shipped his household goods and will depart tomorrow. He names E R Williams as his assistant and expects a smooth transition with trustees and teachers ensuring continued office efficiency.
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Parker
Bryan
San Angelo
E. R. Williams
Williams
Prof
Prof. Parker
Parker appoints Williams to run office during absence
T W Parker announces he will relocate to western parts of the state and has secured Prof E R Williams to oversee duties in his absence. Williams holds BA and MA from Cumberland University and has post-graduate study at the University of Chicago, with over twenty years teaching experience in Texas and strong bookkeeping background from Eastman’s Business College. Parker requests cordial cooperation from county teachers and the public.
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Prof. Williams
E. R. Williams
Williams
Cumberland University
Lebanon
Tenn
University of Chicago
Texas
Eastman
Business College
Woman farmer thrives on five acres despite loss
A Farm and Fireside piece quotes a widow who turned five acres into a steady, healthier life. She explains she joined the Grange after her husband’s death, invested her cash, and now lives frugally on vegetables, fruit, and poultry while improving her health and providing a permanent home for her child.
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Grange
Fair Notes Brazos County Fair Moves to Bryan
The Brazos County Fair will be held in Bryan this year due to a poor race track and tight schedule. Notable events include a crowd of livestock exhibits, a baby show, and cash premiums for top farm products and boy corn growers. Speakers Louis J. Wortham and Tom Campbell may attend, with A. and M. College band providing music and prizes including a $5 bill for the oldest Confederate veteran living outside the city.
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Brazos County
Bryan
Dellwood Park
Louis J. Wortham
Fort Worth
Court House
Mr. Wortham
Tom Campbell
Liberal
The Heaven That Horses Would Choose
Fireside quotes describe a humane horse heaven with gentle care. Heat relief includes light loads, slow driving, frequent watering, and cooling sponges. horses sleep tied outside if stalls are hot, allowing rest for the next day’s work. no bell-shaped hats.
Noted Quotables From The Washington Star And Voltaire
The collection contrasts Voltaire’s remark on necessity with a playful Washington Star joke about a husband at a ball game. It presents witty lines reflecting public discourse and humor of the era.
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Washington Star
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Thomas M. Campbell
Palestine
Cole Hardmremre OG
VRIDS
Necacidec
Oliver Steel
Parker-Astin
Myers Hardware Co
Webb Bros
A. B. Ewing
Gordon-Sewall & Co
A. M. Waldrop & Co
Lawrence Grocery Co
B. Kaczer & Co
First National Bank
Na- Bal Bank Oesses Cccesses
ESRAM
Bare Si
Bs Oke Ees
TUM
Eeer Tees
Park
Jewler Mos
Globe Dry Ghogh Co
Duke & Ayers
R. M. Vick
Wichita
Wichita Mill and Elevator Co
Smith Drug Co
Tee
Bryan Commer
Chad
Cord A
Bryan Cot
Fonsinden
Bryan Cotton Oil Co
Bryan Cot- Corici
Oren 5
Myers Hardware
E. F. Parks
Holmes Bros
W. T. James
Hardy Newton
Parker-Astin Harware Co
CUA Nogakins
Howard & Foster
Brandon & Lawrence
W. E. Saunders
Joe Saladiner
Brea Ais
J. T. Hanway
Poultry Department
Plymoth Rock
Vick Bros
Ae Bale Atensareus Neeteses
A. McKenzie
Weir
Reid
Thug
Reid Bros
Corr
Sanders Bros
Bob
Ohktuak Ceadaied
Esamen Ve
Lawrence & Co
Cooper & Cole
Jno
M. Caldwell
White Crest
White Wyandottes
E. R. Emmet
Hensarling Mercantile Co
W. L. Douglas
S. B. Wilson & Co
Rhode Island Reds
R. L. Brogdon
CRM
Ion Os
L. B. Kern
Hardy Wentom
J. T. Turner
Fower
Oren Caste Bodic
Dene
L. M. Levinson
Scond Prize
Eagle
Weis i
J. W. Parker
T. W. Parker
Viokka Koopas
Gaga
Amusements Committee
Ed Crenshaw
Wolrd
New Zealand
Argentina
Canada
Holland
Belgium
Denmark
Poland
Scotland
Sweden
Norway
Siberia
Russia
South Africa
Peru
Uruguay
Australia
United States
Voltaire
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