Bryan Weekly Eagle rates and publication info
Bryan Weekly Eagle lists mailing details and advertising rates for daily and weekly editions. It states managing editor J Rountree and city editor A J Buchanan, with publication on Thursdays and Brazos County pricing. Rates cover daily carrier, monthly, quarterly, and yearly options, plus a weekly rate of 1.50 per year.
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Bryan
Texas
Tee J. Rountree
A. J. Buchanan
Carrier
Brazos County
Eee
Weekly Eagle
Cotton farmer in Paris reports ginned roll value
A Paris Texas farmer said a roll of two hundred dollars worth of cotton was ginned recently and left him with only thirty dollars. The report notes high ginning costs in Lamar County.
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Paris
Texas
Lamar County
Public Debt Mounts as Call to Work Echoes Across Nations
Public debt stands at 265000000 dollars. The era of war should end and production begin. Citizens urged to lay down arms and resume labor to boost the economy.
The Situation Grows Worse Headline Cited
The reader notes a headline from the Navasota Examiner Review about a worsening situation. The quoted line morphs into a seasonal pun about coal shortages as winter nears, with a taunting cheer about future headlines.
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Navasota Examiner Review
Texas A and M to add animal wifery when coed
The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas teaches animal husbandry and when the institution becomes co educational, a course in animal wifery will probably be added.
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The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas
Waco News-Tribune
Texas Producers Face Slumping Prices Amid Rising Costs
In Texas the prices for wool hides cotton and beef are falling while the costs of production rise. Despite the downturn buyers and sellers stay hopeful. Perry Periwinkle claims to aim high with a proposed 398 dollars per hundred for cotton picking services.
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Texas
Perry Periwinkle
Candidate Culbertson Attacks A. M. College Crisis
The Republican nominee for governor declares A. M. College a sand flat and implies educational misjudgment. The Eagle questions his political knowledge and warns that an election victory could bring public calamity if his views prove flawed in an educational crisis.
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Culbertson
A. & M. College
Newspaper figures threaten ex leaders amid bleak outlook
The speaker denounces ex-Senator Joe Bailey and ex-Governor Jim Ferguson as out of the pale of Salvation and condemned by the press. They are accused of degrading journalism and facing rising costs, with newsprint valued at $40 per ton and moving toward $400 as they travel a path toward destruction.
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Joe Bailey
Jim Ferguson
Worcester man says rocket to moon possible in a month
Dr. Robert H. Goddard of Worcester Mass states he is making a rocket and expects to be ready to shoot to the moon in about a month. He does not specify how he will prove the moon can be hit.
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Robert H. Goddard
Worchester
Mass
Chicago Man Seeks Double Divorce From Two Wives
William Lively, formerly of Houston, asks Chicago court for a double divorce from Annie Lively and Mary Lively claiming weariness with both. The item mockingly suggests the Mexican method of execution and granting divorces, singly or together.
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William L. Lively
Chicago
Houston
Annie Lively
Mary Lively
Lively
Allen St Dennis Defies Threeyear Work Quota Demand
A speaker named Allen St Dennis rejects a demand to work two or three days weekly, stating progress requires chastisement and hardship. He asserts the team will not accept reduced workdays and cautions the others to understand the stance. The remark frames a collective resistance to imposed limits.
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Allen St. Dennis
Dennis
Allen
Ex Senator Bailey to start Fort Worth political newspaper
The article notes ex Senator Bailey plans a Fort Worth political newspaper. It questions his wealth and portrays sympathy for him while criticizing his decision to pay $400 per ton for newsprint worth only $50, suggesting it is time to curb tears.
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Bailey
Fort Worth
Governor Cox and Dempsey Rivalry Sparks Editorial Debate
The Dallas News notes Cox appears nearly alone beside Jack Dempsey as a boxing figure. The Eagle urges the News to clarify its stance on prize fighting amid a political crisis. The issue touches post offices and raises public concern.
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The
Dallas News
Governor Cox
Jack Dempsey
Eagle
Honest Work Wanted Amid City Labor Quiet Crisis
The Houston Post notes many men in Houston and other cities drift between leafing and work, with only about a third of time spent on jobs. It argues for real employment, citing a farmer selling tomatoes at 1 cent but paying 50 to 75 cents to resellers, illustrating economic imbalance.
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Houston Post
Houston
Director Youngblood Goes to Wisconsin for Research Work
Director B. Youngblood of the A. and M College Experiment Station leaves tonight for Madison Wisconsin to attend the State University of Wisconsin and resume his research there. He will remain in Wisconsin until next February to complete the term then return to resume his work at the A. and M College.
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B. Youngblood
A. and M College Experiment Station
Madison
Wisconsin
State University of Wisconsin
Youngblood
A. and
M. College
Married in Houston Miss Gladys Johnson Weds C C Smith
Miss Gladys Johnson daughter of Mrs W E Johnson of this city wed C C Smith of Trent Texas Saturday at 5 PM in the Methodist parsonage Houston The couple with friends drove to Houston and returned to Bryan where they are staying with the bride's mother Mr Smith attends A and M College A fuller society notice will appear in Friday's Eagle column
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Gladys Johnson
W. E. Johnson
C. C. Smith
Trent
Texas
Methodist Parsonage
Houston
Miss Johnson
Mr. Smith
Society News
the Eagle
Corpus Christi Named Naples of the Gulf in Prosperity Boom
Nueces county surrounding Corpus Christi Bay prospers as 60,000 bales of cotton sell at high prices due to early arrival. The city, called Naples of the Gulf, enjoys wealth and ocean pleasures while Texas aid pours in after storms and destruction. The Eagle notes the revival and gold flowing into Corpus Christi.
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Nueces County
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Bay
Naples
Gulf
Texas
Corpus
Rudyard Keypling
God of Nations
Father spanks daughters after late night game
A father warns his three young daughters to quiet down then administers three spankings in darkness. The eldest complains of a double punishment, only to learn the mix up happened when one daughter vanished under the bed and slid back in, leaving the other spanked.
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Ethel
Sherman Auto & Tractor School seeks trainee mechanics
Wanted young men to enroll at Sherman Auto and Tractor School to become trained mechanics. Write Dept 26 Sherman Tex.
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Sherman Auto & Tractor School
Sherman, Tex
Delco Lights Reach Texas Farmers in Brazos County
Brazos county farmers grow more progressive and beautify homes with Delco lighting. Col J B Dunn near Wheelock Augst Prinzer and Dr W F Odom of Kurten and Mrs Jim Francis of Cottonwood have Delco systems. Orders from I M Cook and J J Vandiver of Steep Hollow will be installed soon. Delco lighting brings city lighting conveniences and its engine can run wood saws corn shelters feed cutters washing machines and more.
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Brazos County
Delco
Col
J. B. Dunn
Wheelock
Augst Prinzer
W. F. Odom
Kurten
Jim Francis
Cottonwood
I. M. Cook
J. J. Vandiver
Steep Hollow
Presiding Elder Visits First Methodist Church
Yesterday the church noted progress with Sunday school attendance returning to normal and congregations increasing. A large crowd enjoyed the music as the Presiding Elder spoke, and the Quarterly Conference elected official members for the next year. Reports were left open for completion in two months. The Methodist Group at College drew a good turnout as efforts move forward.
Fire near Whee lock narrowly ends in blaze
A small gun blaze involving Sam Cavitt near Whee lock was started Friday when a condenser ignited. It was discovered immediately and extinguished by those present with only nominal damages.
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Sam Cavitt
Wheelock
District Court September Term Opens In Session
The September term of the district court convened at the county courthouse with District Judge W C Davis presiding. The grand jury was empaneled and brief remarks outlined three mandatory law violations including prohibition and rail rebating, with several officials and bailiffs sworn in. A special-term note noted an election contest in Robertson county and potential need for a substitute judge. civil docket calls and future case trials completed the day's business.
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W. C. Davis
J. C. Minkert
J. W. Barron
L. E. Morehead
J. L. Edge
J. W. Burrows
Grand Jury
Davis
Brazos County
Robertson County
Bryan
Crack game raid ends in fatal termination near Bryan
A large crap game ten miles north of Bryan was raided Saturday night by Officers Claud Moore and Henry OKontz. About 24 players were rounded up. some paid fines while others posted bond. The sweep disrupted a thriving session as authorities moved to seize the scene.
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Chance
Bryan
Claud Moore
Henry Okontz
Dunns Move to Bryan from Benchley
Mr and Mrs R B Dunn relocate to Bryan after selling Benchley mercantile to Gus Baade and home to R H Haltom. Dunn to enter oil business, taking charge of Pierce Oil Corporation distribution plant. Eagle newspaper welcomes their arrival and predicts a cordial reception.
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R. B. Dunn
Benchley
Bryan
Dunn
Gus Baade
R. H. Haltom
Pierce Oil Corporation
Diversification Promoted As Path To Farmer Independence
W D Yardley of Harvey marketed a wagon load of fine pears in Brazos county, suggesting many noncotton crops could boost farm income. Dean Chas Puryear of A and M notes Virginia farmers rely on home production, a lesson Texas farmers have yet to learn, to avoid cotton pests and labor troubles.
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W. D. Yardley
Harvey
Brazos County
Dean Chas. Puryear
The
A. and M. College
the Eagle
Virginia
Texas
Martindale Seed Farms Promotes Pure Planting Seed
Five thousand acres in Caldwell County planted with latest improved Me bane Triumph Cotton and ginned in our own gin promises pure planting seed for Texas cotton producers. Illustrative catalogue and prices available from The Martindale Seed Farms Lockhart Texas.
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Caldwell County
Texas
Martindale Seed Farms
Lockhart
Ruggles Fuller Marriage at First Presbyterian Church
Mr Leonard L Ruggles of Joliet and Miss Irene Mabel Fuller daughter of Mr and Mrs F D Fuller were married at 9 oclock last night at the First Presbyterian church Rev Charlton H Storey of Corsicana officiating A longer notice will appear in the Eagle social column later today Giesser Williams marriage also conducted at the First Presbyterian church this city by Rev Storey with extended notice to follow in a later issue
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Etta Mae Williams
Fannie Williams
Charlton H. Storey
Presbyterian Church
Corsicana
Killing the Dogs War on City Cur Dogs
Chief W. S. Martin told the Eagle he would continue a dog kill count after a two week heat wave he calls hydrophobia outbreaks. He wants to clean the city of worthless dogs fearing a bite risk to children in school yards and elsewhere.
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W. S. Martin
The
Eagle
Bear Ye One Another's Burdens Cotton Drive in Waco
Over 100 business and professional men in Waco plan to pick cotton next Saturday for 50 cents per hundred. The charity drive funds will feed the poor for winter, avoiding competition with regular pickers who earn two dollars. Prominent figures Pat Neff and Bob Henry are hoped to join. The item references J. Rountree in Bryan Eagle and includes a note praising the era's progress and faith.
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Waco
Pat Neff
Bob Henry
J. Rountree
Bryan
RubMy-Tism Pain Relief Advert Summary
A historical advertisement touts RubMy-Tism as a potent pain killer for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and related soreness, promising fast relief and broad usage for common aches and pains.
Sanitary officer named for A and M
Dr R B Ehlinger, son of college surgeon Dr Otto Ehlinger, is appointed sanitary officer and assistant medical officer at A and M. He arrives today to inspect dormitories, mess halls, dairies, and utilities and will accompany athletic teams for on field emergencies.
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A. & M. Bulletin
W. B. Bizzell
R. B. Ehlinger
Otto Ehlinger
Ehlinger
Columbia
Tulane Medical College
New Orleans
Charity Hospital
Medical College
Tulane
Billie Mayfield acquitted by Galveston court martial
Reporter Lee J. Rountree notes Col Billie Mayfield was found not guilty in a Galveston court martial over a charge tied to the arrest of editor Sanders. The column reflects on Texas history, Southwestern University, and Claude Carr Cody, praising Cody’s lifelong influence on Texas students.
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Lee J. Rountree
Billie Mayfield
Galveston
Sanders
Houston
Billie
Washington County
Brazos County
Republic of Texas
Washington
Brazos
Stephen F. Austin
Texas
The
Eagle
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Soull University
Baylor University
Old Independence
Claude Carr Cody
Emory College
Georgia
Billin
Willie
Cody
Green
Prof
Legion
Dr. Cody
For Sale White Leghorn Cockerels in Zack, Texas
Sale notice for thoroughbred White Leghorn cockrells priced from 2 to 10 dollars each. Birds come from trap-nested layers yielding about 250 eggs per year. Contact Roland F. Crenshaw in Zack, Texas.
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Roland F. Crenshaw
Zack, Tex
Cover crop advice for orchards from Texas Extension
Horticulturalist M E Jays of A and M College urges orchardists to plant a cover crop this season due to heavy rains. Rye is preferred, sow early from September 1 to 15, grow to spring, then plow under before maturing. Use for light grazing but avoid heavy stock exposure to protect trees.
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M. E. Jays
A. & M. College of Texas
Cotton Growers Organized in Brazos County Texas
By Wellington Brink Corpus Christi Texas Sept 21 Last year three four ts of a million bales of cotton were produced in the United Cotton Growers Association area. The 44 Texas counties now organized represent the heart of the cotton belt. The association reports 792 719 bales produced in 1919 across listed counties with Brazos at 7 625. Hillsboro hosted the best meeting with 1 500 farmers attending. Organizers, membership goals, and plans to expand to 100 000 members and 172 counties are outlined with aim to cover the South.
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Wellington Brink
Corpus Christi
Texas
United Cotton Growers Association of America
Atascosa
Austin
Bastrop
Bee
Bell
Bexar
Brazos
Burleson
Caldwell
Calhoun
Collin
Colorado
Comal
DeWitt
Ellis
Falls
Fayette
Fort Bend
Goliad
Gonzales
Guadalupe
Hays
Hill
Jackson
Jim Wells
Karnes
Kleberg
Lavaca
Lee
Live Oak
McLennan
Milam
Navarro
Nueces
Reurgio
San Patricio
Travis
Victoria
Waller
Washington
Wharton
Williamson
Wilson
Hillsboro
South
Cotton Seed Prices II bulletin lists Texas wagon rates
United States Department of Agriculture issued bulletin No 28 on Sept 18 1920 covering August 6 to Sept 11 with cotton seed wagon lot prices in several Texas towns. Rosebud Ennis Jefferson Cameron Madisonville Austin Marlin and Beeville show per ton rates from 20 to 26.50 dollars. Newton T Bringhurst assistant in Cotton Grading Dallas.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau Ofmarkets
Cotton Quotations Service of
Texas- Oklahoma
Rkosebud
Tex
Ennis, Tex
Jeferson Tex
Cameron, Tex
Madisonville
Austin
Marlin
Beeville
Newton T. Bringhurst
South Ervay St
Dallas
District Court to Convene Next Monday for September Term
The regular September term of the district court will convene next Monday September 20 with Judge W Davis presiding. The grand jury will be empanelled on the first day and bailiffs to wait on the grand jury and serve all processes will be sworn. The civil docket will be called and cases set for trial. There will be no petit jury for the first week due to no jury trials until the second week.
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District Court
W. ©. Davis
Roosters for Sale From Wellborn Mrs Lola Price
Three month old CK Fullblood White Leghorn roosters offered for sale at one dollar each. Must sell within six weeks. Seller listed as Mrs Lola Price of Wellborn Texas.
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Lola Price
Wellborn
Texas
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