Bryan Weekly Eagle Advertising Rates and Post Information
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists publication details for April 1912 and advertising rates by mail with durations of one month to one year. It notes Associated Press copyright and post office entry under federal acts, plus office locations in Dallas New York and Chicago.
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Bryan
Texas
Congress
Tive Texas Daily Press League
Mercantile Bank
Dallas
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Association Building
Chicago
Burleson Sees Smith Victory Possibility in 1932 Election
Former Postmaster General Albert S. Burleson arrives in Washington from Europe and predicts Al Smith could win the presidential race, though securing a two thirds nomination may be unlikely. He warns Catholics might abstain if Smith is not nominated. He also casts doubt on Coolidge and Hoover, favors Dawes as a strong Republican candidate, and marginalizes Hughes for past policies.
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Albert S. Burleson
Washington
Europe
al Smith
New York
Smith
Burleson
Coolidge
Dawes
Herbert Hoover
Charles E. Hughes
England
Diogenes of Old
Flowers for the Living Spirit of predeath kindness urged
An American patron urges daily acts of love and cheer not after death. He advocates sharing kind words and flowers with friends while they live to brighten their days, saying postmortem kindness offers little comfort. The message emphasizes premortem support over funeral tributes.
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J. W. Boyce
Economic critics warn of cutthroat manufacturing pricing
Experts note postwar demand slump and unchanged staffing push firms to bid too low. Many firms reportedly operated at a loss last year, risking wide scale financial weakness. Roger Babson warns Americans favoring everything except returns.
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East
America
Roger Babson
Cotton prices prompt farmers to withhold sales
With cotton prices dropping farmers are urged to hold back production to avoid depressing the market further. The article notes that when cotton appears weak farmers rush to sell, a cycle that tends to push prices down again.
Advertising Power Boosted Local Sales In Bryan
An editorial notes how Dr Pepper and Lucky Strike gained sales through targeted advertising and hints at prunes needing promotion. It praises Bryan High School opening exercises and laments limited school equipment due to finances while urging broader support for public schools alongside higher education.
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Bryan
Bryan High School
City Bars Skating and Dancing in Bryan Crowded Areas
City commission prohibits skating and dancing within Bryan city limits due to boisterous crowds. The rule also applies to other amusements, emphasizing conduct over the activity itself as the concern for public order.
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Bryan
Hunters Free To Hunt Birds Under Federal Game Laws
Hunters may now kill birds without violating federal game laws though officials hope they refrain during this part of the year. The advisory urges caution despite legal allowance.
Brazos River Conservation Group Moves to Form Regional Water District
The Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation Association reports it will soon file to turn the Brazos Valley into a single water district. The article notes the river’s vast watershed, flood risks, and long history of variable flow, stressing need for irrigation, industry, power, and navigation benefits and flood control to reduce Gulf outflow.
Brazos Valley district sought to protect crops and store surplus
The San Antonio Express argues for forming a Brazos Valley district to regulate irrigation, prevent crop destruction from excess rain years, and store surplus for drought years. If successful, the plan could extend to the Trinity and other Texas streams to curb flood and flood damage.
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Brazos Valley
Brazos
Trinity
Texas
San Antonio
Harnessing the Brazos River for City and Farm Water
The state board of water engineers backs a plan to irrigate 200 000 to 300 000 acres west of Waco and supply cities along the Brazos valley. Three applications seek 90 000 acres. 50 000 acres are prison lands. The program includes reclamation, 50 000 horsepower of power dams, and potential Brownwood county water impoundment. Lawmakers and courts face the issue of flood control and river use.
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Brazos
State Board of Water Engineers
Brazos Valley
Waco
State Water Board
Mineral Wells
Brownwood
State Board
Texas
Waco News-Tribune
Miss Geraldine Grout Joins Humble School Staff
Geraldine Grout formerly of A and M College and graduate of the College of Industrial Arts has accepted a teaching position in Humble school within the Panhandle Independent district. Panhandle, gateway to a vast oil field, recently added 160 sections of North Carson oil land to its district.
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Bryan
Geraldine Grout
A. and M. College
College of Industrial Arts
Humble
Panhandle Independent
Panhandle
North Carson
Tree Planting Campaign Set For Armistice Day In Texas
Mrs. J L Lovejoy of McKinney Texas federation of women's clubs state chairman appeals to club women to plant 50000 trees by 1928 biennial convention in San Antonio She urges beautifying highways parks and school grounds between Austin and San Antonio honoring past presidents and soldiers and asks towns to join Nov 11 Armistice Day drive across Texas.
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J. L. Lovejoy
McKinney
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Hghway Commission
Texas
Texas Club
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
San Antonio
General Federation
Austin
Club Women
Washington
D. C
City to ban skating rinks inside Bryan limits
After a budget showing a 16000 deficit, Bryan City Commission funded school needs with 6300 from utility profits to be paid in nine installments starting September 15. An ordinance banned skating rinks within city limits, enjoining the current rink. The action followed a petition from 18 property owners in the rink district.
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Bryan
W.S. Howell
Park Board
Lions’ Club
W. 5
Howell
City Administration Building Committee
Lion’s Club
F. L. Henderson
Robert Armstrong
H. L. Durham
W. D. Lawrence
I. E. Warren
A. M. Brock
Ty Cobb
Wilson Bradley
L. L. McInnis
E. J. Jenkins
H. A. Burger
D. L. Wilson
J. Bryan Miller
Chamber of Commerce Touts R W Howell For LaSalle Hotel
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce publicly thanks R W Howell for funding the $250000 LaSalle Hotel in Bryan. Officials plan a formal appreciation visit led by W H Cole and committee chairs, with endorsements sought for local development and area plans.
Saturday Merchants Report Record Trade in Bryan
Bryan merchants and business men call last Saturday the best trades day in years with large crowds and high spending. Cotton prices boosted farmers and pickers were paid, leaving the town buoyant. A crop of 45,000 bales at 20 cents means more revenue than 70,000 at 15 cents, strengthening farming and business prospects.
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Bryan
Highway Division Engineer Blair Reports New Tractors Arrived
J E Blair district 17 notes unloaded tractors for Bryan district to speed road work. Bry en College road delay until asphalt kettle arrives. Borrowed equipment caused hold up. Grading begins on Highway 21 from Bryan to Pittsbridge with new motor tractors.
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J. E. Blair
Bryen College Road
Bryan
Pittsbridge
State Plans $100,000 Dormitory at San Antonio State Hospital
The state announces a new women's dormitory project valued at $100,000 to be built at the San Antonio State Hospital. The upgrade aims to expand housing for female patients and improve facility capacity.
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San Antonio
San Antonio State Hospital
Brazos County A. and M Mothers Club Meets
Brazos County A and M Mothers Club met at the Y Parlor on Friday afternoon to plan entertaining all county students after college opens. Mrs. J E Covey elected first vice president to succeed Mrs. J Webb Howell who resigned, while Mrs S G Frapps was named recording secretary. Mrs E O Siecke gave up recording secretary duties to serve as acting president of the Ninth District Parent-Teacher Association after succeeding Mrs John R Bender.
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Bryan and Brazos County
Brazos County
A. and M. Mothers
J. E .Covey
J. Webb Howell
S. G. Frapps
E. O. Siecke
Ninth District
Parent-Teacher Association
John R. Bender
Ex Bryan Couple to Wed in Houston Wedding
Ida Elizabeth Newman of Houston and William V Adams of Houston announce their engagement. The ceremony will be held Saturday September 24 at 9 am at South Main Baptist church with Rev M M Wolf officiating and Mrs E Lee Stacey singing I Love You Truly. Dorothy Rateliff is maid of honor Marion Adams best man.
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Ida E. Newman
Houston
W. W. Adams
Newman
Bryan
Sadie Horton
Dan Hortman
G. A. Newman
Ida Elizabeth
William V. Adams
South Main Baptist Church
M. M. Wolf
E. Lee Stacey
Yyu
Corynne Reichardt
Dorothy Rateliff
Hoomr
Marion Adams
Trearne
New Hotel Manager Arrives in Bryan
Dupree Fountain of Houston, 25, arrives in Bryan to manage the LaSalle Hotel. He is accompanied by Eugene F. Boeckman and praises Bryan's bright future. Fountain plans personal supervision and expects to boost local business and social life.
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Dupree Fountain
Houston
LaSalle
Bryan
Eugene F. Boeckman
Fountan
Fountain
First Baptist Church Adopts 27 28 Budget in Bryan
The First Baptist Church of Bryan under Rev. R. E. Day approves its annual local church budget of 12250 for the year starting October 1. The congregation is in a $100000 building campaign at East 27th Street and Washington Avenue with 25 bricklayers at work to complete the basement and raise the roof before winter.
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First Baptist Church of
Bryan
R. E. Day
Pat Newton
East 27Th Street
Washington Avenue
J. 1. Nash
Texas
First Baptist Church
Barron Sees Free-for-All in Speakership Race
W S Barron of Bryan says the Forty-First Legislature speakership election will be hot with many candidates. He notes R L Bobbitt and Lee Satterwhite among possible contenders, with Cecil Storey and Dewey Young also considering runs. Barron plans an aggressive campaign ahead of January 1929 session.
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Austin
W. S. Barron
Bryan
Barron
Fortieth
R. L. Bobbitt
Laredo
Bobbitt
Moody
Lee Satterwhite
Amarillo
Satterwhite
Cecil Storey
Vernon
Dewey Young
Collinsworth County
Bryan Men Attend Navasota Funeral for Chas Hull
A group from Bryan including A. W. Buchanan M. G. Buchanan John D. Conlee traveled to Navasota Sunday morning for the funeral of Chas E Hull a former Houston resident who died Thursday in Clifton Arizona seeking health. The service occurred at nine and burial followed in Navasota Cemetery with many old friends from Texas attending.
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A. W. Buchanan
M. G. Buchanan
John D. Conlee
Bryan
Navasota
Chas. E. Hull
Houston
Clifton
Arizona
Texas
Texas refining leads in value of products in 1926
The petroleum refining industry ranks first in Texas by value of its products. In 1926 the total value of refining products reached 344,586,806 dollars.
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Texas
Missionary Society forms Wellborn Auxiliary in Friday meeting
Members of the Bryan Methodist Missionary Auxiliary helped organize a Woman's Missionary Auxiliary at Wellborn Friday afternoon. Twelve charter members joined and officers were elected for the new society including H. L. Talbot as president and Tom Royder as vice president.
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Fect
Goodwin
H. L. Talbot
Tom Royder
Eula Eidson
Goree Neeley
Laura Eidson
Jno. Hensarling
Tom Ye
Mesdames A. K. Brown
W. F. Gibbs
J. B. Priddy
Josie Lawrence
Dona Carnes
W. M. Owens
J. N. Goodwin
W. W. Solomon
Methodist Women Meet In Groups
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church met in groups. Group No 1 held a meeting at Mrs. W. H. Cole's home with 36 sick and stranger visits 122 Bible chapters read and 3 dollars dues plus 28 cents penny fund. Group No 3 met at Mrs. A. L. Koenig's with seven members planning the Wesley Brotherhood banquet for September 20.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church
W. H. Cole
Mesdames Dana Carnes
EK. W. Crenshaw
R. B. Welch
J. C. Tucker
J. E. Covey
Miss Lilly Hall
Mrs. Tucker
A. L. Koenig
College Boulevard
Wesley Brotherhood
J. B. Priddy
W. B. Cline
W. W. Solomon
C. A. Lewis
Bessie Lawrence
Pearl Martindale
R. W. Downard
Baker Martin Wedding Unites Louise Martin and Murdock Baker
Louise Martin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Martin wed Murdock McIntosh Baker of Beaumont at the bride’s parents home at 2 30 in the afternoon. Rev H H McCain officiated and the couple left for Beaumont on the 3 00 train. A fuller social account will appear in Friday’s Eagle.
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Louise Martin
Cliff Martin
Murdock MclIntosh Baker
Beaumont
H. H. McCain
Methodist Church Elects Stewards For Coming Year
The Fourth quarterly conference of First Methodist Church met Sunday at 2 30 PM with Rev Jesse Lee presiding. Dr H H McCain nominated the stewards for the next year and Oak McKenzie was elected superintendent of the Sunday School. The conference reported growth and varied church activities including the Missionary Society led by Mrs A K Brown and lay leadership by Dr John W Black.
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First Methodist Church
Jesse Lee
Huntsville
H. H. McCain
E. J. Jenkins
E. W. Crenshaw
J. W. Hall
C. E. Jenkins
G. W. Johnson
J. H. Beard
Wilson Bradley
Jno
M. Lawrence Jr
Jas
H. Webb
A. M. Waldrop
J. B. Priddy
Co. M. Bethany
Oak McKenzie
A. K. Brown
Woman's Missionary Society
Grace Thatcher
Brown
The
Missionary Society
John W. Black
Methodist Brotherhood
Longview Board Plans New School At 110000 Cost
The Longview board of education announces plans to build a new school with an estimated price tag of $110,000. The project aims to expand local facilities and serve more students.
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Longview
Board of Education
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