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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1929

Page

10

McLennan dairy growth boosts regional farming mix

In McLennan county the Borden plant opened last May received 8 300 pounds of milk on day one and now draws from about 1 500 cows with 150 new cows added monthly. Deliveries total 44 405 pounds in a week, supported by 18 milk trucks. Local farmers report improved finances from dairying linked with cotton and crop rotation, while experts urge better roads and feeding practices to sustain expansion.

McLennan County Snider Texas South Borden Waco Starkville Miss C. N. Shepherdson Mr. Snider J. A. Clutter W. E. Leverkuhn A. 8. McSwain D. J. McDonald C. L. Benson S. FE. Eberstadt Carl Wipprecht M. R. Bentley FE. P. Humbert O. Ks. Martin

High Cost of Feeding Ticks Shown by Louisiana Losses

The article argues tick infestation depresses cattle value in Louisiana and cites 1929 state averages of 31.90 per head versus national 59.85, estimating Louisiana losses around 5.85 million for 585000 cattle. It urges Brazos county farmers to adopt efficient practices, hedging on better seeds, poultry output, and modern methods to maintain profits despite tick costs.

Louisiana Brazos County Louisiana Ia United States

TES DAILY AND Weekly Eagle Classified Rates

The notice lists subscription prices: TES DAILY one month 75 cents three months 2.25 six months 00 one year 7.50. Weekly Eagle in Brazos county 1.50 per ? six months 1.00.

Brazos County

Clean Campaign Appeals for Good Roads Bond Issue

The final statement from the good roads campaign urges support for a $1 000,000 bond issue to fund two main arteries with state matching funds and a lateral road system. It emphasizes a clean, informative, noncombative campaign and the unified benefit to rural and urban areas, noting increased community cooperation and shared prosperity.

No Early Increase In Taxes Expected In Brazos County

Discussion on a proposed Brazos county good roads bond issue notes that interest payments may not start for a year or two. It cites Madison county as a model where state bond plans could cover most costs, with Brazos possibly never needing county bonds if a statewide road bond is approved.

Brazos County Madison County H. A. Turner State Highway Commission Navasota Trinity Rivers Highway Commission Texas Zos County

County highway funding viewed as sound business deal

The text argues that 6 and 21 in the county will be needed to complete road work and that taxes for paving state highways will likely be deferred for one or two years. If not levied locally, the state may finance the construction, giving the county a state road system without extra taxation, framed as a sound business decision.

Bryan Press seeks alley closings for new plant blocks 107 108

The Bryan Press Company asks the city commission for permission to close the alleys in City Blocks 107 and 108 where its new plant is being built.

Bryan Press Company City Commission Company

Better Roads Charity Event Features Local Readings

The program opened with two vocal numbers by Mrs. D. L. Wilson and Miss Sadie Hamilton, backed by pianist Mrs. Roy Danforth, to the delight of attendees. Lion President E. I. Durham introduced Miss Josephine Greenwood of Navasota teaching expression in local schools. Greenwood gave an agreeable reading. Attendees listed include W. L. Hughes, Harry L. Durham, John E. Blair, and others.

D. L. Wilson Sadie Hamilton Roy Danforth Lion E. I. Durham Josephine Greenwood Navasota S. D. Snyder A. Schulman M. Schulman Noah W. Dansby W. E. Paulson Lamar Jones C. E. Griesser J. Bryan Miller F. D. Fuller E. R. Bryant Fred Hale R. C. Franks

Martial Law Considered as Taxas Oil Town Recovers

A pursuit for the Culprit in the Holmes murder broadens beyond the town as rangers intensify searches. Talks of martial law surface while merchants react, some opposed, others say it could aid the crackdown. The prosecutor spoke with Governor Moody by phone from Amarillo, amid tense days and a shifting gun trade.

John A. Holmes Calhoun Rangers Moody Amarillo

Woodville School Opens With Record Enrollment

Woodville school opened this morning with 31 pupils enrolled led by teacher Mrs. P. A. Tardy. The figure marks the largest enrollment in a number of consecutive years for the school.

Woodville P. A. Tardy

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