Taubenhaus credits National Farm School for career success
Dr Taubenhaus credits National Farm School training for his college success and farm work. He cites low funds, work in Cornell greenhouse, and rise to head gardener as proof of the school's practical impact on his life and the broader value of turning Jewish minds to agriculture. Dr Taubenhaus and Mrs Taubenhaus left College Station for York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farm School
United States
New York
Farm School
Taubenhaus
Cornell University
Andrew D. White
Cornell
Dr. Taubenhall
College Station
York
Eagle job printing dept ready for any size work
The job printing department of the Eagle is well equipped for any kind of size job work. All work is neatly and promtly done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
How Do Doctors Treat Colds And The Flu
Doctors and druggists recommend Calotabs for a quick break up of a cold or grippe. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water purport to cleanse the system by morning without salts or nausea. A family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.
Boone Prairie News Tells of Death and Local Happenings
John Wright died after a lingering illness and was buried at West Boone Cemetery. The Boone Prairie community reports visits, family moves, West cotton picking, school enrollment and two new teachers Earl Cockrum Clara Mae McDaniel Wilma Caldwell Inez Brantner. Social events include an ice cream supper at Joseph Allee’s home and a large Sunday School turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Boone Prairie
John Wright
West Boone Cemetery
Dora Nicholson
Golda Mae Dowdy
J. E. Ellison
Willie Vaughn
Ellison
Joe Ellison
Mt. Pleasant
Dewitt Standford
Prairie Grove
Frank Carter
John Wright Carter
Earle
Top Bruce
Eloise
Francis Snider
Jennie Mae Carr
Pearl Wood
Artie Milner
Virgie
Johnnie Sue Allee
Joseph Allee
John Hedge
Willard
Rosse
T. M. Daniel
Boone Prairie School
Earl Cockrum
Clara Mae McDaniel
Wilma Caldwell
Inez Brantner
Aggie and S M U Fight for Positions on Line
The article reviews Aggies and S M U players contending for line and backfield spots. Berry and Turner spark the defense while Bible tests new tactics. Several veterans and new men vie for tackles ends and guards as Watts and Brute adjust roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothgeb
Bob Berry
Turner
Bible
Wilson
Hunt
McGuire
Davis Sworn in as Secretary of War in Washington
Dwight Davis of Missouri was sworn in today as Secretary of War by Chief Justice Taft. Former Secretary John Weeks stood by as the oath was administered in Washington.
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Davis
Associated Press
Washington
Dwight Davis
Missouri
Justice Taft
John Weeks
Edge Epigrams: Weddings and Local News From October
J G Cross and families visit Midway relatives working on the highway. Pauline Thompson, daughter of J W Thompson, wed Reagan Warren of Bryan at Mrs D D McAlpine's home with Rev J J Pipkin officiating. Floyd Roberts and his mother hosted by the Courtneys. Edge high hosts Tabor on Friday at 3. Cotton harvest continues amid threatening weather. County Supt D J McDonald visited and praised the school’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge
J. G. Cross
Bell Wilson
Artur Corgey
Murphy
Norman McDonald
Pauline Thompson
J. W. Thompson
Reagan Warren
Bryan
Pie supper to aid Steele's Store school funds
Steele's Store invites all community women to bring a pie for a Friday night sale at the school house. Men will bid at auction to buy the pies, with proceeds funding new campus equipment. Local teachers and visitors are noted, including Miss Clair Woodard and Miss Nora Ward.
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Steele’s
Steele’s Store
Clair Woodard
Bryan
Nora Ward
van Burklee
Mary Church
Anna Perrone
Ross Banana
Houston
Carl de Forke
Eonston
Bryan Junction
Reliance Community Notes Report Quiet Fall Week
Reliance October weather improves after a warm spell. The Reliance Community Club met at the schoolhouse. A singing convention in Ren drew praise for the new Kurten auditorium. Local residents and visitors including Saxon, Kopecky, Hartsfield, Fuller, Krolczyk, and Prince attended events and a Kurten hall dance. Lee Krolczyk is seriously ill. Selon Morgan moved from Bryan Hospital to his brother C. C. Morgan’s home. Mamie Jones has been ill the past week.
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The
Eagle
Reliance
Reliance Community Club
Ren
Kurten
Chas
Saxon
Charles Robert
Brazos Bottom
Fronie
Albin
Cecila
Carrie Kopecky
Herman
Kurtenhall
Sam Prince
Goose Creek
Selon Morgan
Bryan Hospital
Bryan
Mamie Jones
Tabor Tidbits from TABOR October Notes
J T Abbot and wife of Cavitt's Ranch visited F W Locke. Minnie Elliott ill. Hazel Bacon teaching at Millican spent weekend with Colsons. Katy Walker of Bryan visited home. Dee Worsham joined her. Susie Fuller and daughters Dell, H G Spiller and Morris, Samuel Kauffman and George Dixon of Hearne were in town. Cemetery work at Alexander Thursday. attend with baskets. County Attorney Oak McKenzie spoke at Alexander church. Epworth League had a large crowd Sunday night. A party at Alexander school Friday with cakes and pies.
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Tabor
J. T. Abbot
Cavitt
Dee Worsham
Susie Fuller
Dell Fuller
H. G. Spiller
Morris
Samuel Kauffman
George Dixon
Hearne
Alexander
Oak McKenzie
Bryan
Alexander Church
Epworth League
Alexander School
Community Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend
A weekend of outings and gatherings is noted with a water melon feast, dances, Sunday school, and trips by locals. Fred Locke and others traveled to Oklahoma for several days while Freddie Conrad left for Dallas to attend the State Fair. A Baptist church plans a third Sunday meeting with faculty from A and M College and a basket lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Locke
Robert Batten
Lee Wilson
Freddie Locke
Oklahoma
Freddie Conrad
Dallas
Freddie
J. W. Harris
Baptist Cottonwood Church
T. O. Walton
A. and M. College
George Wilson
Charlton Cooper
Charlie McWhorter
Earl McWhorter
Iola
Robert Elliott
Sam Walker
Hugh Rice
Effie Rice
Benchley
Lucille Winstead
Miss Rice
Burkhauster
Clyde Bowman
Tabor
George Edge
Bryan
J. H. White
J. T. Closs
Normangee
Car Registrations for Brazos County List Updated
New vehicle registrations in Brazos County recorded by County Tax Collector J Marion Ferguson include entries for J P Bush College Station J M Walling Houston two cars W J Klintworth Kurten Mrs E G Jenkins Bryan and Sam B Wilson with others unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Marion Ferguson
J. P. Bush
College Station
J. M. Walling
Houston
W. J. Klintworth
Kurten
Benchley Budget from October 15 local notes
Norther of the season arrives but not cold enough for ribs and sausage. Residents and visitors recount dances, family moves, and social visits among Towler McEnory Melton Winstead Moss Peyton Juroska Beal Elliott Rice Sikes and others in Benchley and nearby Sutton and Tavlor areas.
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Eagle
Benchley
A. T. Towler
Norfolk
Arkansas
Wood McEnory
Cavitt
Hl. H. Melton
Shiloh
Mesdames W. i. Peyton
R. H. Henry
Will Winstead
H. P. Moss
Sutton
William Peyton
A. BR. Haltom
Bryan
Lucille Winstead
Tabor
Curtis Elliott
Hugh Rice
Effie Rice
J. M. Sikes
James
Dallas
Goose Creek
Marriage Licenses Issued in Brazos County Roster
A list of marriages recorded by Brazos County Clerk A. S. McSwain includes Charle Deai a and Sara Reborto, John Buc hanan and Lurline Dowling, Jim Answorth and Mary Meadows, T. J. McCallum and Carro Mae Ed wards, Reagan W. Warren and Pauline Thompson, Henry Blum and Gracie Williams, Sadie Thom as and Nancy Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Charle Deaia
Sara Reborto
John 8. Buchanan
Lurline Dowling
Jim Answorth
Mary Meadows
T. J. McCallum
Carro Mae Edwards
Reagan W. Warren
Pauline Thompson
Henry Blum
Gracie Williams
Sadie Thomas
Nancy Davis
Eagle Ad Page Urges Local Patronage Support
The Brazos county booster urges readers to patronize the town paper and advertise in the Eagle to boost community business and support the local institution. The call to action emphasizes helping the paper and benefiting the readership through local commerce.
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Brazos County
The
Eagle
Fifty Viewed the Pictures Sunday Junior Missionary
At the First Methodist church Junior Missionary Society meeting 44 attended the regular Sunday morning session. President Jnc W Black Jr led devotions with Psalm 110 15 explained by Mrs D P Gaby. Mrs Oak McKenzie led the Mission Study and 50 viewed the pictures on The Mexican Border operated by D P Gaby with explanation by Mrs H D Cuykendall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
Jnc. W. Black, Jr
D. P. Gaby
Oak McKenzie
Mexican
H. D. Cuykendall
Helen Lawrence
Georgia Mae Daniels
Catherine Felker
Libby Lynn Gardner
Catherine Lawrence
Albert Byron Covey
Edla Robinson
Willie Grissett
Geo. Barnes
Jno
W. Black, Jr
Mett Williams
Walter Lee Porter
Boyd Williams
Geo. Gomez
H. G. Stallings
Lena Mae Egan
Emmett Lenz
Catherine Gray
Chas. Felker
Rodaline Smith
James Frenry Lawrence
Herbert Grissett
Leroy Grissett
Oak McKenzie, Jr
Anna Belle Barnes
Irvin Lenz
June Gray
Mildred McKenzie
Frances Daniels
Neva Robinson
Jane Munday
Philip Gaby
H. D. Robinson
Senator Bowers Opposes Special Legislative Session
AUSTIN Oct 14 Senator R S Bowers of Burleson County opposes calling a special session to investigate state offices as urged by Representative A H King of Throckmorton County He favors grand jury investigations as they are cheaper and more effective The discussion notes that pay for legislators requires both chambers and Senate cooperation to pass the necessary bill for mileage and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
R.S. Bowers
Burleson County
A. H. King
Throckmorton County
Senator Bowers
Bowers
Texas
Senate
Walter C. Woodward
Coleman
King
Madison Hall Voices Education Standards at Lions Luncheon
At the Lions Club luncheon Madison Hall superintendent of Bryan City Schools delivered the main address on the business of teaching. Rip Erskine discussed Studebaker history and auto industry changes noting lack of yearly model cycles. The meeting was directed by T A Munson with remarks on teacher preparation and Bryan school organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
T. A. Munson
Rip Erskine
Madison Hall
Bryan
Texas
Bry
Notable Attendance At Local School Meeting
A list of attendees includes Henry Locke, R. V. Armstrong, E. J. Hunt, C. A. Searcy, Harry Edge, J. M. Ferguson, Sol Gerson, Edwin Aldridge, Theo H. Thomson, M. F. Vitopil, F. D. Fuller, Willard Chambers, T. A. Munson, Pat Newton, Madison Hall, M. M. Erskine, R. L. Brown, Beth Held, Tom Suber, L. L. Stephens, J. Coulter Smith, Lamar Jones, O. J. Parks, W. E. Neeley, and J. Bryan Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Schools
Henry Locke
R. V. Armstrong
E. J. Hunt
C. A. Searcy
Harry Edge
J. M. Ferguson
Sol Gerson
Edwin Aldridge
Theo. H. Thomson
M. F. Vitopil
F. D. Fuller
Willard Chambers
T. A. Munson
Pat Newton
Madison Hall
M. M. Erskine
R. L. Brown
Beth Held
Tom Suber
L. L. Stephens
J. Coulter Smith
Lamar Jones
O. J. Parks
W. E. Neeley
J. Bryan Miller
Old Washington Not the First Capital of Texas
A letter in the Statesman’s “Write to the Statesman” column argues that Washington historical misbeliefs persist. It notes many Texans, including backers of a $1,900 replica of the old building where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed, misidentify Washington as the first capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Washington
Texas
Navasota Examiner
Washington Historical Society
Statesman
Austin States
Was the Old Blacksmith Shop Texas First Capitol Reproduction
Editor notes the old Washington-on-the-Brazos blacksmith shop is often labeled as Texas first capitol. History shows the first congress met in Columbia on the Brazos, not the shop. A replica is planned with new wood but antique finish, to mark the site while preserving accurate history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Austin Statesman
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Texas
Congress
Republic of Texas
Congress of the Republic of
Old Landmarks Association
Alex Griffin
Mineral Wells School Chief Accepts A M Consolidated Post
K W Chaney principal of Mineral Wells High School resigns to become superintendent of the Consolidated Public Schools at A and M This move offers college contact and a path to a master’s degree and possible promotion in A and M education department He has served Mineral Wells for three years and will depart once his duties are covered with regret expressed by the Board of Education and Superintendent S J Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. W. Chaney
Consolidated Public Schools
Department of Education
Chaney
Thorp Springs
Abilene Christian College
Board of Education
S. J. Smith
Mineral Wells Schools
Mineral Wells Index
Mothers' Club luncheon honors Mrs Walton at Athletic Club
The A. and M. Mothers' Club entertainment committee chaired by Mrs Frank Witchell hosted a Friday noon luncheon at the Athletic Club honoring Mrs T O Walton wife of A and M College president. President and Mrs Walton travel to Dallas for a Friday dinner in their honor at the Jefferson Hotel by the Ex Students' Association. Thirty three guests were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. Mothers’ Club
Frank Witchell
Athletic Club
T. O. Walton
A. and M. College
Walton
Dallas
Jefferson Hotel
Ex-Students’ Association
Dallas Times-Herald
Women’s Missionary Society Met At First Methodist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church met on Monday in group gatherings at members' homes. Group 4 with nine members and two visitors met at Mrs. Mary Ewing's. Group 5 with eight members reported visits to the sick and strangers and chapters read. The sessions featured devotional guidance, business, and Mission Study on From Over the Border and Mexico Our Neighbor Across the Border led by group leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Eagle
Mary Ewing
L. M. Goodson
J. R. Fain
Woman’s Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
N. B. Allen
Mexico
O. A. Ashworth
Mesdames FE
C. O. Henderson
J. M. Williams
Nat B. Allen
Brazos County Poultry Winners Earn Top Prizes at Franklin Fair
W T Conaway of Reliance and D P Blankenship of Wellborn exhibited Brazos County Poultry at the Robinson County Fair in Franklin, sweeping all poultry prizes in Rhode Island Reds and White Leghorns. County Agent R B Ewing requested the exhibit remain through Saturday to maximize public viewing. Present were Conaway J L Cobb C L Benson District Agent Geo W Johnson and Mr and Mrs Blankenship and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Conaway
Reliance
D. P. Blankenship
Wellborn
Brazos County
Robinson County
Franklin
Rhode Island
R. B. Ewing
Messrs. Conaway
J. L. Cobb
C. L. Benson
Geo. W. Johnson
Mrs. Blankenship and Child
Four Navasota Men Join Bryan Country Club
The Bryan Country Club board announces associate memberships for a year from Navasota Texas. New members include Ewing Norwood vice president First National Bank H E Knox real estate and insurance R L Renick cashier Farmers State Guarantee Bank and T H Mackie president Grimes Motor Company. The move follows the hiring of G G Nowell as golf course instructor and club professional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Country Club
Navasota
Texas
Ewing Norwood
First National Bank
H. E. Knox
R. L. Renick
Farmers State Guaranty Bank
T. H. Mackie
Grimes Motor Company
G. G. Nowell
Bryan
Drenching Rain Drifts Through Brazos County All Night
Heavy rainfall began Monday afternoon and continued into Tuesday, totaling 1.18 inches by press time. The downpour, the heaviest in Brazos County in over a year, aids feed crops and winter pastures and may save farmers money on stock feed. In Normangee, rain began Monday morning per the Normangee Star editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Normangee
Crawford
The
Heavy Rain Deluges Brazos County Across All Areas
Rain fell spasmodically throughout yesterday afternoon and persisted all night and today. Total precipitation exceeds three inches. Brazos county communities report widespread downpours welcomed by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Cameron Receives Heavy Rainfall Monday Noon
One of the heaviest rains in months drenched Cameron starting at noon Monday with thunder. The system brought 1.52 inches of rain by early afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Heavy Rain Deluges Navasota Area
Navasota reports 1.5 inches of rain from last night to this morning. Showers earlier Sunday night and intermittent forenoon rain marked the heaviest one day rainfall in the region. Observers note rain extending to Roan's Prairie and Brenham as the system moved across the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
John M. Ackerman
Roan's Prairie
Brenham
Navasota Examiner
Rainstorm Drops Heavy Downpour Between Bryan and Benchley
A group including Benchley J. K. Covey Ernest Elliott E O Saunder and Hilsman Wilson traveling from Hearne Monday faced a severe rain event. They described it as one of the heaviest rains they ever witnessed between Bryan and Benchley with fields and roads flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K., Covey
Ernest Elliott
E. O. Saunder
Hilsman Wilson
Hearne
Bryan
Benchley
SMU Prepares for Big Clash at College Station
Associated Press reports SMU football coaches and players study the Aggies as both teams pace for the Southwestern Conference clash. SMU, coming off a 20 to 6 win over Washington University, eyes top speed with lineup shifts including Tartt at guard and Parks at end while Cottogelia provides speed and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Gridiron Warriors
College Station
Aggies
Washington University
St. Louis
Sewanee
Mustangs
Sewanee-Aggie
Washington
Aggie
District Meetings Proposed by Texas Teachers Association
The Texas State Teachers Association Executive Committee in Fort Worth proposes spring district meetings in addition to the fall convention in Dallas on November 26 27 28. They also seek a dues increase from 2 to 3 dollars and a six year term for executive members. Attendees include Lee Clark Zach Stephenson Helen Carr J C Pyle L V Stockard Harriet Smith M V Peterson Katie Norwood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft, Worth
Texas State Teachers’ Association
Dallas
Fort Worth
Lee Clark
Gainesville
Zach T. Stephenson
Paris
Helen Carr
Orange
J. C. Pyle
Sherman
L. V. Stockard
Harriet Smith
Huntsville
M. V. Peterson
Yorktown
Katie Norwood
Austin
J. Ll. Head
Temple
Emmett Brown
Cleburne
F. G. Jones
Denton
Mary Carroll
Corpus Christi
Thomas J. Yee
Brownsville
P. E. Shotwell
Abilene
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Deffenbach
Beutel
Barlow Irvin
Woodland
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Dansby
Ochterbeck
Speed
Sill
Watts
Braselton
Brute
Reliance Record
Lions Meet
Women’s Society Methodist Church
Brazos County Poultry
Bryan Club
Cortemeglia
Washington Pikers
Tater
Parks
Cortegmelia
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