This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1928
Page
2
County notes detail a strong acorn crop but warn of hog scarcity cattle and sheep risk. The piece also covers 4 H Club events, livestock feed issues, fertilizer demonstrations with six bale yields, and standout reports from Alma Kindt Lorena Nash Jennie Lou Griffin and Estelle Murray in the State Fair encampment.
Kathleen Meredith of Millican, a bride-elect, received a rainbow themed shower hosted by Mrs. Myrtle McFerrin and Miss Nannie Mae Williams at Ella Dunlap’s home. Gifts overflowed as she walked the Rainbow path to the pot of gold. Local social news notes visits, birthdays, and upcoming wedding coverage to follow.
Ervin McLeroy a Bryan boy and A and M College student recuperating at Thompsons sanitarium Kerrville writes that he is improving very satisfactorily and thanks friends for their letters and support The De Molays and Rainbow Girls sponsored ticket sales for a benefit picture earning $70 for Ervin’s care and comfort.
Mrs A C Stegall of Temple traveled to Bryan with Mr Stegall and stays at the LaSalle while he handles the pavement contract in Bryan. She plans to return to Temple tonight. Also a lost red muley cow with brand on the back is reported. finder to contact John Moreno at Steele's Store for a $5 reward.
H L Madison of S P argues soil productive power in Brazos County has declined since 1900, despite population growth, urging new cropping and tilling methods. He cites per capita wealth loss, shifting farm demographics, rising tenantry, urban migration, and calls for diversified farming, dairy, pigs and poultry to restore prosperity.
Bryan friends congratulate Miss Leila Law Davis daughter of Judge W C Davis and Miss Mable Claire Wrenn daughter of Dr and Mrs F L Thomas of College Belton as they are named two of twenty five voices to sing with the Baylor College Glee Club. The Baylor College director of music praises their merit and potential. Citizens of Bryan and College share in the town’s reflected glory.
The Court of Criminal Appeals denied a second rehearing for Robert Silver. Gov. Moody granted a third stay of execution until Oct. 26 to allow court action on the motion. Silver received a death sentence for the theatre holdup in which the cashier was killed.
In San Antonio on October 10, three speakers on the American Legion program urged peace with preparedness. Major Georges Scapini of France, Secretary of War Dwight Davis, and William Green of the AFL urged universal, permanent peace and adequate national defense while stressing no defense cuts amid Kellogg treaties.
A survey indicates enough growing citrus trees in the lower Rio Grande Valley to yield a commercial crop of more than 10 000 carloads of oranges and grapefruit within five years. Jimmie Hodel and Pope Gilmer of Spearman spent Sunday in Bryan visiting friends.
Centenary in Shreveport aims to upset Texas A and M as 1,000 local fans travel with Houston to a big game. Rice Owls stumble vs St Edward's and prep for SMU while praise and jokes swirl around Judge Ware and Sewanee. The World Series wrap notes Ruth Gehrig Hoyt and the Cardinals' run droughts.
A group of major league ball players will depart this month for an exhibition trip to Japan and are scheduled to return in December. The squad, details unnamed, plans games across Japanese venues and features prominent players from the league.
Austin, Oct. 10. Murder sentences for Henry Davis, 99 years. Frank Weaver, 10 years. Melvin Hollifield, 5 years were affirmed. Lloyd Conatser's rehearing motion in the 99 year case in Jones county was overruled by the Court of Criminal Appeals.
A brief note extols The Eagle as the best advertising medium. The statement emphasizes the publication as superior for reaching audiences.
About 500 attended the first Democratic meeting of the year near James Drug Store as County Attorney-elect Tommie L. Tyson and Hon. Steve M. King defended Al Smith and Senator Joe Robinson. Judge W. C. Davis introduced speakers and Allen Academy band provided music.
The speaker praised Smith's tenure and veto record, noted Protestant appointees, and argued Quakers would not fight for the country. He cited public school appropriations rising from 19 million to 87 million in eight years, and defended Smith against religion-based opposition. Senator-elect Charles Gainer arranged the event.
University of Texas students show Methodist affiliation or preference at 1625, Baptists 994, Presbyterians 775, Episcopalians 384, with others in the campus community also represented. The University YMCA survey documents denominations among students in Austin.
The Y M A reports a breakdown of freshmen by church membership with Christians leading at 313, Catholics 247, Jews 187, Lutherans 180, Congregationalists 112, Church of Christ 101 and other groups including 21 Christian Science adherents. The survey lists addresses and phone numbers to aid campus religious outreach and notes 75 freshmen were Hi Y members in high school. Masonic groups are also represented.
Texas A and M Athletic Department Business Manager James Sullivan announced that Thanksgiving Day tickets for the Aggies versus Longhorns game at the University of Texas stadium in Austin will not be sold before November 1. After November 1 tickets will go on sale.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.