Rates and publishing details for the Bryan Weekly Eagle
Bryan Weekly Eagle publishes Thursdays in Brazos County with mail rates of 0.76 per month and 2.26 for three months. Office receives material April 22 1912. Managing Editor Mrs Lee J Rountree. AP member with reprint rights and advertising reps in Dallas New York and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
Texas Daily Press League
Mercantile Bank
Dallas
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Association
Chicago
Illinois
Plant crepe myrtle to beautify Houston streets
The letter extols planting crepe myrtle as a citywide beautification effort in Houston and Bryan. It quotes R A Sell and calls for more trees and shrubs, protecting existing gardens, and creating floral abundance along boulevards and lawns. Shakespeare is cited in support.
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Zephyr
Houston
R. A. Sell
Outdoor Nature Club
Houston Chronicle
Woodlands
Walton Elevation at A and M President Endorsed in Tex as
The Houston Post-Dispatch lauds T. O. Walton as newly appointed president of A and M College succeeding W. B. Bizzell. It argues Walton lacks a college degree but praises his practical farming leadership and understanding of Texas agriculture. It stresses continuing vocational emphasis to meet founders and supporters' expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Walton
A. and M. College
W. B. Bizzell
Walton
America
Texas
Interia
Houston Post-Dispatch
How To Keep Young
A brief meditation on aging and staying youthful. It argues that staying active, open to new ideas, and maintaining a sense of adventure keeps a person young, regardless of age. It emphasizes moral goodness as a path to staying young at heart.
Large Audience At Kurten Community Meeting Saturday Night
A well attended Kurten Community Club program entertained and instructed with local talent and visiting speakers. Hamp Buchanan led the evening urging community action to win prizes at the Howell Lumber Company fair and to outpace neighboring counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Hamp Buchanan
Howell Lumber Company
Clara Cloud
Geraldean Gilpin
Douglas Gossett
Willie Yeager
Florine Lang
J. T. Lang
Gussie Odom
Steep Hollow News Visits and School Opening
Steep Hollow reports visitors Jack Thompson of Austin and Mrs. Walter Jones of Houston. Miss Dee Worsham stays with her mother Mrs. Fannie Worsham. Public school opens Monday September 14. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Pyles visit Allen Hopkins in Iola. Miss Jewell Mathis of Bryan visits Miss Mattie Moore.
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Steep Hollow
Jack Thompson
Austin
Dee Worsham
Fannie Worsham
J. J. Pyles
Allen Hopkins
Iola
Walter Jones
Houston
Jewell Mathis
Bryan
Mattie Moore
Dean Winkler Returns from European Summer
Mrs. C. H. Winkler of College reports a telegram from Dean Winkler in New York stating he has landed in England on the steamship The Republic and will arrive at College Station on Thursday September 10. He left College June 10 for a summer in Europe.
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C. H. Winkler
College
Dean Winkler
New York
England
Republic
College Station
Europe
John Utsey of Reliance Loses Farm Home to Fire
A fire Monday afternoon destroyed the farm home of Carl Utsey on the John Utsey farm in Reliance, with all contents valued around 2500 dollars. No one was home at about 1:00 PM, and insurance reportedly covered the house and its contents.
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Carl Utsey
John Utsey
Reliance
Utsey
Eagle
Fordson Tractor for Sale Near Con Lee
For sale Fordson tractor in nearly new condition used briefly priced at 8300 dollars. Contact Jess Con Lee for details and arrangements.
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Jess Con. Lee
China Challenging Christianity in Peking and Shanghai
Miss Leila Hinkley reports on tense China conditions as students protest foreign imperialism and unequal treaties. She notes the peaceful, disciplined student movement, cooperation with government schools, and growing Chinese national consciousness while urging return of treaty rights and fair treatment.
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Leila Hinkley
Peking
China
L. O. Wilkerson
Shanghai
Hankow
United States
America
Kalgan
Marshall Feng Yu Hsiang
General Feng
Feng
New
Walton Elected to Fill Board Vacancy at Chamber Meeting
The Cham ber of Commerce board elected T. C. Walton to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. W. B. Bizzell resignation. Mrs. Lee J. Rountree presided in the absence of the president and vice president, with Jno M. Lawrence and Wilson Bradley among those notified of Walton’s election. The meeting discussed band concerts, road signs, and county agricultural programs. FOR SALE OR TRADE 500 acre farm near town.
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Jno. M. Lawrence
Wilson Bradley
Lee J. Rountree
Chamber of Commerce
F. L. Henderson
Dunn
A. and M College
A. and M. Band
Allen Academy
City Development Committee
W. B. Bizzell
T. O. Walton
Rountree
Walton
F. ©. Bolton
J. Webb Howell
A. M. Waldrop
M. B
Wallace
Agricultural Committee
Oak McKenzie
F. C. Bolton
PF. C. Bolton
J. E. Covey
W. H., Cole
H. O. Ferguson
T. K. Lawrence
J. Bryan Miller
J. D. Martin
L. L. McInnis
M. L. Parker
Mrs
M. E. Wallace
Brazos County
Cc. L. Beason
Bryan Shooters Sweep Labor Day Honors at Yoakum
Bryan won both team and individual honors at the Labor Day shoot by the Yoakum Gun Club. Wickes led the field with a perfect 25 and top team score, while N A Stewart Snapp Lenz Estill and Sanders posted strong marks. Bryan totaled 118 of 125 to best Yoakum 116 El Campo 114 and Hallettsville 112.
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Bryan
Yoakum
N. A. Stewart
Harry Snapp
Hugo Lenz
Estill
Labor Day
Wickes
Stewart
Hugo Long
Snapp
Sanders
Reward Offered for Arrest in Sister’s Murder Case
A $200 cash reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered Miss Josephine Palasoto in Brazos County around May 80th. Funds are deposited in Marlin National Bank, Marlin, Texas, in escrow for this purpose.
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Josephine Palasoto
Brazos County
Marlin National Bank
Marlin
Texas
P, Palasoto
Temperatures Recorded by Division of Entomology
The Division of Entomology at A and M College reports weekly max and min temperatures from Monday September 30. The record shows highs of 90 to 96 degrees and lows from 70 to 78 with rainfall totals of .29 inches for August and September 1 at .04 inches.
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Division of Entomology
F. L. Thomas
A. and M. College
Simpson Party Camps and Fishes at Trinity River
Mr and Mrs McDuff Simpson Mrs Leona Simpson Mr and Mrs W A Berry Mr and Mrs Erwin Simpson of Madisonville and Mr and Mrs W H Brewer of Houston formed a party for a camping and fishing trip to the Trinity River over the weekend. They returned late Monday afternoon to Bryan.
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McDuff Simpson
Leona Simpson
W. A. Berry
City
Erwin Simpson
Madisonville
W. H. Brewer
Houston
Trinity River
Bryan
Benchley Budget Farmers and Families Social Roundup
Farmers busy in fleecy staple trade. Local residents and visitors from Bryan Sutton Tabor and Shreveport drop by Benchley for visits and family time. Names include Jenkins Long Neeley Rice Winstead Burkhauster Beal and Harris with various relatives and weekend trips.
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Benchley
John Jenkins
Long
Bryan
Leroy Sikes
Port Arthur
Mollie Neeley
Tressie
Carrie
Frank
Wheelock
R. Rice
Pat Underwood
Herbert Henry
Tabor
Lucille Winstead
Effie Rice
George Broach
Curtis Elliott
George Burkhaulter
Ed Beal
Prospect
Tom Burkhaulter
Nannie Mae Moss
Sutton
Lucile Winstead
Charles Rice
Shreveport
Nellie Mitchell
Hettie Bailey
STOP THAT ITCHING Remedy Ad Promises Immediate Relief
An advertisement for Blue Star Remedy claims to cure eczema itch sores poison oak and ring worm. It says the product penetrates the skin to the seat of trouble and relieves itching without staining clothing and with a pleasant odor.
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Roma, & Vick
Adv
Bible Club Meeting At Carnegie Library Delights Attendees
The Bryan Bible Club met at Carnegie Library auditorium for a lesson on Jesus Christ as prophet priest and king taught by Mr. and Mrs. G E Simpson in the absence of Mr. and Mrs A L Page. The class praised the evening as beautiful and sublime and hope for the teachers' return.
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Bryan Bible Club
Carnegie Library Auditorium
A. L. Page
Slaton
Texas
Houston
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Lord
Knights Confer Bank on Sam Knox at Brazos Lodge No. 64
At Brazos Lodge No. 64 Knights of Pythias last evening Sam Knox received the Bank of Page honor with Chancellor Commander R C Franks absent. Past Grand Chancellor W H Abbey of Fort Worth gave talks. six applicants for initiation and one reinstatement were elected. Next meeting September 15 will confer the Knight rank by an all Past Chancellor Bank team.
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Brazos Lodge No. 64
Knights of Pythias
Bank of Page
Sam Knox
R. C. Franks
Charles W. Crawford
W. H. Abbey of
Fort Worth
Abbey
Chancellor’s Bank
Brazos Lodge
Purification of the System with Calotabs Health Ad
A drug store ad urges Calotabs as the greatest system purifier and suggests a course of treatment once or twice weekly for several weeks. A family package with directions is 35 cents, trial 10 cents. Also notes Mr and Mrs J H Reed of Harvey are in town today.
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Nature
J. H. Reed
Harvey
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Bryan Weekly Eagle
M. M. Erskine
Bryan Lions Club
Bryan Service Club
Lions
H. S. Locke
W. E. Neeley
Jesse Hensarling
Pat Newton
Wich
C. L. Benson
W. R. Glazener
A. and
M. College
Brazos
W. J. Boriskie
Howell
H. D. Cuykendall
S. E. Eberstadt
G. L. Crawford
Steep Hollow News
Try Eagle
Sas
T. C. Walton
Bible Club
J. P. Nevins
Lawrenceburg
Thedford
Ford
Detroit
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