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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1924
Page
2
Managing editor Mrs Lee J Rountree announces subscription options with daily carrier rates and periods. The item repeats Associated Press ownership language and local publication rights.
In Bryan and Brazos county the loss of Sheriff L E Morehead is mourned as the passing of a good citizen and efficient officer. He was a conscientious and unpurchasable officer and an upright progressive citizen always ready to serve with courage and diligence.
The article urges Brazos county communities to organize local fairs now to showcase home agriculture and progress. It argues fairs should emphasize displays over entertainment, involve neighborhood participation, and avoid scheduling conflicts to encourage regional learning and growth.
William Wrigley Jr. explains rapid company growth as due to advertising. A friend questions continuing to fund ads as momentum carries a strong business, and Wrigley likens cutting ads to taking the engine off a fast train.
In a presidential election year the oil lease investigation in Washington draws daily attacks and public scrutiny. Officials deny widespread corruption, insisting that claims require full fact finding before judging government honesty.
A reflective voice laments motives behind labor, contrasting love with ambition and money. The passage notes temporary material gains and the fading glow of sunshine as the path darkens, ending with a cryptic line about a “mess of pottage.”
A hopeful message declares there is no failure for a resilient spirit. It asserts God made us for today and eternity and that kinship with the Divine empowers a person to come back after adversity and grief, insisting on persistence despite hardship.
A compact verse urges spiritual believers to restore a faulted brother with gentle oversight. It cautions self inspection to avoid temptation, guiding compassionate correction within the community.
A local column argues people should buy locally from home merchants to strengthen the city. It warns against fake canvassers and outside traders, noting neighbors who live and pay taxes in the community sustain the town. The piece urges readers to support local businesses to preserve civic pride.
The article urges strong loyalty to home and neighborhood, urging Brazos county to form community welfare clubs. It cites Taber, Edge and Kurten as examples and promotes county helpers like C L Benson Laura Belle Roten S E Eberstadt and H D Cuykendall to assist unorganized communities with organizing meetings and entertainment to attract crowds. Plan to organize one community per week until all are active.
A Fifth Sunday gathering of the Brazos County Baptist Association at Reliance Baptist church drew a large Bryan turnout. About 25 Bryan delegates joined B Y P U and Sunday Schools for reports and programs, with remarks by Dr. John A Held and Rev. L Brown. A bountiful basket lunch followed on the church lawn.
Dr. George R. Tabor once of Bryan now lives in Oklahoma City asks to be added to the local subscription list according to a letter received by The Eagle.
Ed Carl of the Rock Prairie community plans a new modern farm home with all conveniences on his Brazos County farm along the Salphur Springs road twelve miles from Bryan. He celebrates investment in a beautified residence as farms attractively raised living conditions boost rural life.
Secretary S E Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce returned from a trip to Palestine and Longview with seed of the famous honey hall cantaloupe. Seed will be distributed by County Agent C L Benson to a few interested farmers.
Field Manager D S Buchanan cites strong sentiment among Brazos County Farm Bureau Cotton Association growers who delivered their 1923 crop for cooperative sale. A second distribution plus 70 cents per bale advance brings payments to 25 cents per pound middling, net, with final payout expected in June. The group has handled 182000 bales and distributed $23186866.72 to members, with the latest distribution totaling $6360970.71. President I H Poole notes 26 cents per pound from good cotton grade as statewide membership rises.
The appointment of Dr J Sam Barcus as president of Southwestern University at Georgetown Texas signals a new era for the historic institution. Barcus, a minister and educator, is an alumnus trusted across Texas and brings education temperament and family prestige to lead the school and its Methodist community forward.
Johnnie Ramsey of this city, son of Mr and Mrs J Z Ramsey, serves in the U S Marine Corps at San Diego and recently returned from Hawaii with his unit before departing by ship from San Francisco last Thursday for a cruise to China.
The piece reflects a message from the San Antonio Express urging endurance through hardship. It emphasizes that divine purpose and eternal meaning come from embracing trials, trusting the Father to shape character and deepen understanding as one carries burdens for a higher good.
A biblical maxim highlights the virtue of wisdom and understanding over material wealth, stating that wisdom's gain surpasses silver and gold in value and blessing.
D L Wilson Bryan Rotary president elect J T Park secretary and W B Cline secretary treasurer elect left for Wichita Falls for the Rotary convention on the 26 27 28. Gabe Cazell premier songster left Monday to arrange songs to lead at the convention by request of those in charge of entertainment and arrangements.
County Agent C. L. Benson delivered 9 Rhode Island Red egg settings to the Millican Club and fielded requests for 10 more. The effort has distributed 25 to 80 dozen settings among Millican members, with each member to return a pullet and exhibit at the county poultry show. Fifteen Prairie View trainees and coordinator Will Evans plan to buy standard bred chickens in Brazos county as part of a government project for returning soldiers. Brazos’ poultry reputation is urged to grow.
At a Lions Club luncheon in Bryan a plan was announced to help the local high school library obtain required books. A money raising campaign will be organized by a Lions committee alongside the ladies committee from the Womans Club.
Luke Degelia aged 2 years 2 months 22 days son of County Commissioner and Mrs C M Degelia died at home in Bryan from pneumonia. Survived by four brothers Joe John Sam Frank and three sisters Lena Annie Carrie. Funeral at home and St Anthony's Church with burial in Bryan Catholic Cemetery. McCulloch Gordon Co. funeral directors.
Will M. Jones once ran a city dairy and moved into poultry. He lost 850 standardbred baby chicks in a brooder explosion Wednesday night, a heavy financial and time loss for his growing operation.
Eliza McQueen, a Black longtime Bryan resident who arrived in the early days, died yesterday at her home. The burial was arranged under the S. M. T. colored association with Bryan Undertaking Co. handling services.
J. W. Thompson of Edge was greeting Bryan friends today in a simple social scene.
Mrs. Etta L. Prager died at 5 10 pm after a long illness. She leaves husband H H Prager and son Maree Jr and was active in Methodist church and East ern Star. Services were conducted at her home and graveside in Bryan Cemetery with Eastern Star as honorary pallbearers.
D L Wilson was elected president to take office May 1. Officers include John W Black vice president W B Cline secretary treasurer Chas Hillier sergeant at arms and Gabe Cazell song leader. Officers-elect will attend Wichita Falls conference April 3 to 5. Special railroad rates out of Bryan announced.
The Brazos County Farm Bureau will meet next Saturday April 5 at 3 00 p m in the courthouse courtroom. Field men will report on the Texas Cotton Marketing Association progress and participate in general discussion.
A Leonard school box supper attracted 250 to 800 attendees from Bryan area. Despite slow bidding, district boys bid high for girls boxes, total receipts near $50. Eight couples danced after with Owl Orchestra providing music. Proceeds fund an extra room and a two teacher school for Leonard next year.
Mrs John T Hanway of Bryan hosted an informal seated tea Friday afternoon honoring her Bryan house guest Mrs John T Hanway Sr and Mrs L R Jefferson of New York guest of Mrs Frederick Parker. Dogwood arrangements brightened the rooms while Mrs S C Red presided over the tea service. A number of hospitalities are being given in honor of the visitors.
Forrest Jones Jr is confined at his parents home with a case of measles. The notice notes the illness and the home setting as the location of confinement.
A list of candidates for local and state offices in Brazos and Grimes counties includes Luther A. Johnson for U S Representative Sixth District, W S Barron for State Senator, Jess Conlee and H W Reed for Sheriff, Ollie Smith and Mrs Jack T Johnson for County Tax Collector, J M Ferguson for County School Superintendent, J L Cobb for County Clerk, H O Ferguson for County Judge, Clyde F Goen for County Tax Assessor, Mrs Dora F Wilson for County Treasurer, and several County Commissioner hopefuls across precincts 1 4 with Emmett Holland John Sabo Joe J Messina and others.
A Monday night gathering at the Carnegie Library in Bryan organized a laymen group to promote Christian fellowship and moral community service. Twenty seven members attended and a committee on attendance was named. a next meeting is set for Sunday at 4 p.m. to hear the organization report.
The Bryan Building Loan Association elected a new board of directions for the new year. Officers named are W. H. Cole as president H. O. Boatwright as vice president Sam E. Eberstadt as secretary. Directors listed include W. H. Cole H. O. Boatwright W. S. Barron W. S. Higgs A. H. Leidigh J. B. Bagley Henderson Wilson Bradley and Fort Armstrong.
The Allen Academy senior class of fifty four plans a $300 gateway at the main entrance to honor the Silver Jubilee class and recognize the school. Architect H N June of A and M College designs the gateway to match the Main Building style, with each pillar listing 1924 class members. The gate area will enhance the north founder's home and Bryan Hall, inviting citizens to view the improvements.
Bryan's Stephan Bottling Works expands with four carloads of bottles and new machinery valued around 15 000 dollars, bringing total plant value near 50 000 dollars. The plant now features Shields automatic bottler and electric syrup mixer and will bottle Orange Crush alongside Delaware Punch and Coca Cola among seven other varieties.
A dog said to belong to Fred Winter went mad on South College Boulevard causing bites and illness in the neighborhood. Fred and John Winter killed their dogs and others were treated. one dog was sent to Austin for rabies examination.
Raysor Sutton of Ursuline recovers from measles as brother Ralph lies ill with the same disease. They are the young sons of Mrs. A. R. Sutton, whose husband died recently.
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