Brazos County Tick Dipping Debate Draws Texas Officials
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce pressed to release Brazos from tick quarantine citing dipped cattle counts. The Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission opposed any release citing infection levels, isolation, and shipping pen exposure. The exchange includes telegrams and a detailed formal reply from Chairman W A Wallace and notes ongoing inspection privileges for certain cattle moving under quarantine.
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Bryan and Brazos County
Texas
Wallace
Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Fort Worth
Bryan
Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Bryan (Chamber of Commerce
Brazos County
S. E. Eberstadt
J. Rountree
Jetter
Heine
Tudee
T. Coloner
Denice
W. R. Bizzell
W. A. Wallace
Live. Stock Sanitary Commission
J. T. Maloney
Dallas
Trazos County
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Brazos
P. S
W. B. Bizzell Lee J. Rountree
Colonel Bryan Remains Democrat Despite Calm Demeanor
The article notes Colonel William J. Bryan staying with the Democratic Party and presenting a restrained, quiet public persona. It comments on baseball as a major topic, urging reform to restore discipline and integrity in the sport.
John D Hearing Henry’s Actions Sparks City Talk
In Nashville rumors say John D may be deaf to Henry’s deeds, prompting chatter about what Henry did and why John D missed it. The line suggests a widening gap in awareness among local figures.
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Nashville Tennessean
John D
Henry
Prohibition and Prices Stir Reflections Across Papers
A Dallas man to the Eagle argues that prohibition cannot ban theft while noting hotel rates. The Journal of Commerce weighs dangers from price reductions versus delirium tremens of high prices. The tone paints tragedy in lack of sound judgment on prices.
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Eagle From
Dallas
The
Journal of Commerce
Chipmunk Laughs Over Poll Tax Drive Adage
A Brazos county child sent the Eagle a quip on poll taxes noting that many voters care more about candy than candidates. The remark highlights local turnout sentiment as only 279 women had paid their poll tax.
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Brazos County
Commandant Bans Climbing New Water Tower at A and M College
Major Ike S. Ashburn of A and M College issues an official order forbidding students from climbing the brand new water tower. The passage also notes that chopping wood is described as the finest exercise in the world.
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Ike S. Ashburn
A. & M. College
Night Riders Organizing in Heavenly Houston City
Night riders are said to be organizing in Heavenly Houston where crime remains high. The report notes Houston lacks other features while night rider activity continues to rise at a troubling pace.
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Heavenly Houston
Houston
Hair Offerings for Church Building in Japan
Historical note describes Japanese church construction using human hair donated by worshippers as a free will offering. The practice linked to religious devotion and communal participation in building projects.
School amendment urged by Bra zos county chair
Mrs. W. S. Howell of the Better Schools Campaign urges Bra zos county residents to vote for the school amendment on November 2nd in a drive for real education for the children.
Duck Feathers Indicate a Cold Winter
An Orange Texas newspaper notes a forthcoming cold season using a proverb about ducks and feathers while hinting at broader seasonal patterns. The witty column suggests unusual weather for the coming months with a light humorous tone.
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Texas
Fergets
Chamber of Commerce Meets at Carnegie Library
The Chamber of Commerce calls Bryan and Brazos county citizens to a Tuesday evening meeting at Carnegie Library to discuss local prosperity and advancement.
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Chamber of Commerce
Carnegie Library
Bryan
Brazos County
England and Ireland plan hush on political violence in Ireland
England and Ireland cooperate on a scheme to stop political murders robberies and arson in Ireland until the questions can be settled peacefully. The note downplays political killings as usually harmless and aims to reduce unrest.
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England
Ireland
Boston hotel sparks uproar over tomato price stunt
An ag exchange notes a Boston hotel offering two skinned tomatoes for 1.70 dollars as free advertising. The report questions the ethics of charging extra and implies the patrons lack judgment, arguing they are wealthier than brains.
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Ag Exchange
Boston
Car Shortage Relief Plan Expected Soon
Freight cars run over two hours daily are needed to ease the car shortage. The current railroad operations show great inefficiency, harming all Lichness.
Literary Digest Straw Vote Counts Harding Ahead
The Literary Digest straw poll tallies over 150000 votes from New York New Jersey Ohio Indiana Illinois and California showing Harding with 119654 to Cox 34000. It had earlier favored McAdoo Bryan Wilson and others ten to one over Cox while nominating Harding. TheDigest straw vote is generally a fake.
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Literary Digest
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
California
Harding
Cox
McAdoo
Bryan
Wilson
Lowden
Wood
Johnson
The Times editor seeks a modest Corpus Christi residence
The Times editor asks for a kind, careful house or modest rental in Corpus Christi. They promise to return the property in good condition and without encumbrances, aside from fair wear and tear, and seek a modest monthly rent within income. If unavailable they would consider a flat, rented garage, or a clean rented barn, preferring genteel, respectable accommodations.
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Times
Corpus Christi
Farmers Facing Gravest Crisis in Agriculture Now
In New Orleans on October 20, cotton leader W. B. Thompson warned of grave unrest among Southern growers unless bankers and business leaders rally to aid farmers. He blamed the Federal Reserve Board for denying cotton loans and urged action to hold cotton for a stable market to prevent anarchy and ruined livelihoods.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
W. B. Thompson
Thompson
J. Skrotowe Wanamaker
American Cotton Association
Federal Reserve Board
South
Thomsen
American Republic
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Brazos County Health Conference Promotes Child Health
The Brazos County Red Cross opens the Health Center at the rear of the First National Bank for a two day Child Health Conference on October 25 and 26. Mothers with children ages four months to seven years are urged to attend along with local doctors and nurses aiding in a public health campaign in Bryan and Brazos County. Enrollment cards are available via the Red Cross office and committees headed by local volunteers will coordinate registration, professional service, publicity, exhibits, and arragements.
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Brazos County
Red Cross
Mesdames Nettie M. Curry
Roger Q. Astin
A. M. Waldron
Edward Hall
Mesdames Tver Haswell
George Smith
FE. J. Fountain
Ernest Moore
Will Lawrence
Dr. Searcy
J. C. Nagle
S. Webb
Aleie Benbow
Marshall Doensby
F . Jenkins
Bart Sims
C. Hoyle
Herndon Wood
Lightfoot
Cecil Garrett
Paul Swancoat
M. B. Parker
Frank Webb
Tom Lawrence
Fd Crenshaw
Alf Patterson
J. B. Priddy
Edgar Covey
Will Howell
Nelson Du‘mney
J. B. Beers
Edgar Jones
J. ". Pavlow
R. P. Martsellar
Pav Montgomery
Body of Aaron N Hall Arrives From Germany
The body of Aaron N Hall, a 360th Infantry private who died March 15 1919, arrives in Bryan from Germany. Son of Mr and Mrs T P Hall of Steep Hollow, born May 20 1898, he enlisted in 1917 and served bravely. Funeral from his parents home Thursday at 2 pm, with burial at Steep Hollow cemetery at 3 pm. He was brother to Will J Hall, a Bryan bookkeeper.
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Aaron N. Hall
Bryan
Germany
Aaron Hall
T. P. Hall
Steep Hollow
Army of the United States
Co. G
360Th Infantry
Old Steep Hollow
Brazos County
Will J Hall
Howell Grocery Co
Four Good Conservative Investment in Houston Firm
An established Houston business, five years in operation, seeks new capital to build a modern fire proof building in the city center. The firm is a leading automobile concern in the Southwest and promises conservative, safe returns. For details contact W. F. Martin at 1117 Prairie Ave, Houston, Texas.
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Houston
Southwest
W. F. Martin
Prairie Ave
Texas
Companion sought for elderly lady Mrs A W Emmel
Wanted notice seeks a white or colored woman to serve as a companion to Mrs A W Emmel, an elderly woman. The advertisement specifies the companionship role without further details.
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A. W. Emmel
Fred Manley Loses Hand in Cotton Mill Accident
A sad accident at the Bryan Cotton Oil Mill left seventeen year old Fred Manley of Annie Laurie Manley’s family with three fingers and a thumb severed from his left hand. His ring allegedly caused the injury by catching in the feeder jaws. Doctors Raysor and Mondrick treated him, and he was later moved to his mother’s home. he is reported resting well.
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Bryan
Fred Manley
Annie Laurie Manley
Fred
Strayed Jersey Cow Report Linked to Munday & Mochlman
Saturday morning a dark cream Jersey cow with rope on its horns and a bobtail was reported missing. Contact Munday and Mochlman to identify and recover the animal.
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Munday & Mochlman
Ten Women Pay Poll Taxes in Brazos County
Brazos County tax records show only ten women and seven men have paid poll taxes under the new law. Voters have one day left to comply before the Thursday midnight deadline for the November 2 election.
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Brazos County
Roy Hudsneth
Martindale Seed Farms promotes Mebane Triumph cotton seed
Caldwell county advertises thousand acres of finest black land planted with the latest improved Mebane Triumph cotton. Seed is ginned on site and guaranteed to cotton growers in Texas. Illustrative catalogue and prices available from The Martindale Seed Farms Lockhart Texas.
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Caldwell County
Texas
Martindale Seed Farms
Lockhart
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Eagle Printing Company
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Congress
Lee J. Rountree
Lieve
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Esenes
Advans
FAGLE
A Associated Press
William J. Bryan
Tive Investment
Hornhill
Cole Hardware Company
Bryan, Texas
Chiropractic
A. R. Cohn
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