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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1926

Page

2

Mutered at the eee ie Pe under act of Congrese matter

A fragmented clipping from Bryan Weekly Eagle mentions Mrs. Lee J. Rountree and a Texas Prom League office in Dallas with addresses in Chicago and New York. The text is garbled but indicates rights of republication and news publication details.

Act of Congrese Lee J. Rountres Managin Beier Seal News Texas Prom League Mercantile Beas Bask Dallas Madison Ave New York Xta Association Chicago

Taking the Schools Out of Politics

An editorial argues for keeping state higher education funding in the Legislature while debating whether control should remain political. It cites constitutional provision and urges the public to push lawmakers to adequately fund A and M College amid overcrowding and possible special sessions.

M. College University of Texas Bo Hg Alwas Ty” C

Things Are in a Vewful Shape Says Farm Visitor

A Farm and Ranch office visitor reports local gloom with talk of bad business, prohibition harms, and a dead town. He cites three men a hamburger man, a taxi driver and a bootlegger who blamed politics and clerks, yet defended Bill Buster against a district attorney shaming him.

Bill Buster Bill

My community is my home founded and chosen

My community is the place where home is founded where children are educated where income is earned where I dwell and where my life is chiefly lived I have chosen it after due consideration from among all places on earth It is the home spot for me Here I live until death claims me Then let my neighbors say I was a friend to man Farm Bureau News est to the Junction Publishing Company and the paper will be edited by Weaver H Baker Editor Perry is to take a vacation after which he will decide his future line of business wishes for success in new field endeavors

Farm Bureau News Junction Publishing Company Weaver H. Baker Perry

Reputation is what people think you are and what you are

A maxim notes reputation equals perception and reality, both requiring care to prevent lasting harm. Guarding one's character and public esteem helps avoid damage that can be hard to reverse.

Farmer Realizes Wisdom of Good Seed in Cotton Staple

The farmer asserts tangible results from his good seed in cotton production. Evidence is presented as fact, not hearsay, reflecting observed gains and practical outcomes on the crop.

Howell Fair Draws 4000 Attendees and 1600 Exhibits

The Howell County Fair drew more than 4000 people Saturday with 1600 exhibits. Tabor won 60 dollars for best community display. Shirock, Smetana, Reliance and Kurten followed. A. and M. College President Walton spoke on diversification and seeds, while W. S. Howell praised results and planned a larger 1927 fair with expert talks from the college.

Howell Tabor Shirock Smetana Reliance Kurten Aggie Band T. O. Walton A. and M. College Walton W. S. Howell Shirack J. D. Steele Carl Jones Pansy Sousares Ella Crenshaw

Bryan High School selects editors for monthly school journal

Dorothy Graham and Donald Cole were elected senior class editors for the Bryan High School monthly journal. Leila Law Davis and Coulter Hoppess won junior class spots. The pep meeting at 10 a m set goals to publish the first issue soon and engage student interest in the project.

Dorothy Graham Donald Cole Bryan High School Leila Law Davis Coulter Hoppess Bryan

Get Ready for School Program Reviews Child Health Factors

Public health nurse Miss Bandelin cites dental health and bow legs as impacts on school readiness. Studies in Cleveland New York Toronto and London link poor teeth and misaligned feet to lower grades and weaker arches. The Get Ready for School Program conducts home visits in Brazos county to identify defects and arrange treatment.

Miss Bandelin Cleveland New York Luther H. Gulick Toronto Wallis London Leroy W. Hubbard New York Department of Health Brazos County Johnny Mary Austin

County Agent Beason and Sturgis Attend East Texas Fair

County Agent C L Beason and B M Sturgis from A and M College agronomy depart ment traveled to Tyler to represent the college at the East Texas Fair. They will judge entries and assess the exhibition for quality and accuracy.

Beason B. M. Sturgis East Texas C. L. Beason M. College Tyler

East Texas Fair Visitors Plan Weeklong Trip

Local attendees traveled by car to the East Texas Fair and intend to be away for most of the week, enjoying rides, exhibits, and events at the event.

East Texas

Stallings Couple Trade in Bryan This Morning

Mr and Mrs W D Stallings of the Alexander community were seen trading in Bryan this morning.

W. D. Stallings Alexander Bryan

Bryan Records Coldest September Evening Yet

Winters first blast struck Bryan with 58 degrees as 94 degrees followed within 12 hours. Reporters note the drop of 36 degrees and mark it as the coldest September weather in a decade of local records.

Bryan

Diversification Favored By Ed Curik Farmer Near Wheelock

Ed Curik of Brazos County advocates diversified farming to cope with cotton downturn. He grows his own feed, owns 45 acres with 22 cotton acres and 10 bales picked, keeps 4 hogs 2 cows and 100 chickens, plus a garden producing vegetables for home use and winter canning. He travels to Bryan to trade with merchants.

Ed Curek Wheelock Bryan Curik Frank Jancik Brazos County

Saturday Good Day With Our Merchants

Bryan merchants reported a very busy Saturday with the Fair store keeping clerks on the run. W R Thomas said weekday business would be better if the Saturday rush were spread over two or three days.

Bryan W. R. Thomas Fair Mr. Thomas

Caldwell Loses Big Gin Plant By Fire

A large gin plant near Caldwell’s pumping station owned by G. A. Wolman burned at 1 a m Saturday with an estimated loss of 18000 and 6500 in insurance. Thirty tons of cottonseed owned by Womble Oil Mill Company, a wagon of ungin ned cotton owned by Judge W. M. Hilliard, and a bale of cotton owned by E. W. Bevan and John Strue also burned. The Western Public Service Company high tension lines burned in two, briefly darkening the town. Cause of the fire is undetermined.

Western Public Service Company

Bryan Hits 10088 Bales of Cotton In 1919 Texas Report

The Brazos county cotton crop progresses with limited picker availability and open fields. Bryan warehouses report totals to Saturday night: Farmers Union 5513 half bales, Lawrence 4138, Eden’s Gin 850 round and 12 square equal 487 bales, grand total 10088 bales.

Brazos County Bryan Farmers’ Union Warehouse Lawrence Warehouse Eden's Gin

Bryan Boyett Named Assistant Yell Leader at Texas

Lynwood Boyett of Bryan selected as assistant yell leader at the University of Texas after a tryout among several students. Boyett, a sophomore, belongs to the Hoge Debating Club.

Bryan Boy Texas Lynwood Boyett Bryan University of Texas Boyett University Hoge Debating Club

Grand jury in Bryan reports 32 indictments after 35 cases

The Brazos county grand jury for the September term 1926 in Bryan found 32 indictments after investigating about 35 cases. The report notes most were felonies, witnesses and officers cooperated, and no crime wave was found in the county. Attendees at the Tabor Fair included Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dunn and several others from Bryan.

Bryan M. W. Sims District Court Brazos County Texas Tabor Fair J. M. Dunn Will Walker W. 8. Howell Mary Lou Prinzer Henry Hearndon Sam E. Eberstadt C. L. Benson BE. EB. Yeager Willis Barold Sanders S. E. Locke Bill Wimberly H. P. Dansby W. I. McCulloch W. B Roman C. A. Searcy

Oil Well Draws Many Visitors on Wick Farm

A Sunday influx of visitors traveled to the Wick farm oil site drawing hundreds from Bryan and nearby towns. Julius Germany of Dallas and his daughter Martha observed progress as the well surpassed 1800 feet with rock formations encountered. Germany, an experienced investor, remains hopeful the Bryan well will become a gusher.

Wick Farm Bryan Julius Germany Dallas Martha Germany Germany

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Bryan Weekly Eagle Tabor Community Evelyn Handy Annie Locke Fannie Locke Henry Kurten Arnold Murray R. Franze Rhode Island Reds Lillian Schramm A. H. Keller A. Schramm V. J. Boriskie W. H. Benbow Virginia Kurten Otto Plagens A. E. Tabb R. B. Hearne Jno. Sabo Earnest Moore J. F. Lloyd W. E. Moore Elizabeth Atkins Nellie Lawless Elizabeth Atkins W. R. Lawless A. B Keller Guy Dansby Joe Sample Otto Plageno Vera Beard Nina Henry W. G. Henderson Essie Shealy W. T. Kelly Edith Conway E. J. Beard J. M. Clarey J. A. Henry Arthur Yeager Emil Gerke Wallace Sabo James Seiger Woodrow Walker Arnold Stevener Johnnie Perrone W. J. Boriskie C. H. Manthei J. M. Conway J. P. Gilpin B. M. Curd Emma Kosarek Essie’ Shealey Bessie Crenshaw Hubbard Bernard Pos Pas J. Webb Howell Mary Locke Howell and Tabor Ed Curik Caldwell Steep Jess Hensarling Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co. A Home Institution Houston South South Texas Greater Houston Bay Shore United States Clifton-By-The-Sea Bay Houston- Galveston League City Kemah Bayshore Investment CO Houston, Texas Clifton by-the-Sea Bayshore Investment G. C. Perkins Bankers Mortgage Building Preston
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