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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
2
The fragment indicates a Bryan Texas post office entry with dates and rates, plus Associated Press attribution and publication rights. It lists advertising and circulation details for the Weekly Eagle in Brazos County including pricing, periods, and mailing options.
A quotation from Dr. Seaman A. Knapp extols a republic where rural and civic pride are equal. It highlights the agricultural estate as a divine gift and encourages refined taste guiding rural villas toward developing nature’s domain for lasting national prosperity.
The state legislature will convene in a special session on April 22 led by Governor Dan Foody. It will consider finance bills for state institutions, prison reform, and road maintenance funding while avoiding revenue cuts. Debate will surround gas taxes and motor vehicle fees to support a improved road system. The piece also notes mayoral and city commission perspectives in Bryan and remarks on federal reserve policy and ambassador Herrick’s death.
Secretary Mellon proposes further income tax reductions amid questions about aiding the common man. The Faster parade drew crowds in bright attire and the ensuing Monday bills left many fathers overwhelmed by costs.
A local building and loan association plans its tenth stock issue soon after celebrating its 10th birthday, with expected oversubscription by residents with building programs. Building permits and loan records indicate steady home construction, while federal reports place Texas atop Southern states in manufactured product value. The piece urges a statewide punch of hard surfaced all weather roads to accelerate growth and stability.
The women who joined the New York Easter parade to demonstrate the right to smoke on the avenue lighted cigarettes one after another and proclaimed a new era in women's freedom.
The text argues that the Illinois killing tied to a dry raid reflects on enforcement personnel, not on prohibition laws themselves. It notes this has long been an obstacle to enforcing restrictions.
Governor Long of Louisiana claims Standard Oil is foisting troubles on him in retaliation for his oil occupational tax push. He frames the dispute as a final bid to keep the public aligned with his leadership.
The piece urges citizens to vote Tuesday and consider candidates for city commissioner. It also mentions a former Waco woman comparing American and Chinese girls and notes the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention prompting lawn maintenance.
The legislature recently legalized bows and arrows for hunting game in New York. Supporters call it a wildlife conservation measure while critics worry about safety and ethics in hunting practices.
The item notes concern over Oklahoma salons forming impeaching habits and questions the readiness of attendees to pay a convention registration fee of two dollars and fifty cents.
A concise report notes that current airplane accidents and resulting fatalities are expected to drive improvements in aviation safety. Investigations are ongoing to determine causes and prevent repeats. Safety officials emphasize lessons learned will lead to better designs and procedures in the future.
The Bryan Easter parade drew a good crowd and generated festive cheer as participants marched through the streets. Local churches clubs and families joined in the colorful event showcasing floats music and handmade decorations.
Two new state laws take effect in Brazos County this week. One makes wife and child desertion a felony with penalties from 25 dollars to five years in prison, non suspending a jury sentence. The other sets a trial court fee of seven dollars per gaming or speeding case in justice court, with two dollars to the justice and the remainder to the county. previously fees were paid only on conviction.
W M Surber, formerly city traffic officer, has been re employed in that capacity and resumed duties yesterday. He will wear uniform and ride a motorcycle to control traffic over a wide area.
The Huntsville short course coincided with the East Texas Chamber of Commerce third anniversary and was attended by A. W. Buchanan Eberstadt and County Agent C. L. Beason.
Wanted notice seeks a good milk cow to keep for feed. Advertises compensation described as a good scare and directs interested parties to contact Rick at the Eagle office for arrangements.
The article explains that the body signals disease and worms in children via teeth grinding appetite loss abdominal pains and itching. It promotes White's Cream Vermifage as a cure costing 35e a bottle and available from Roman & Vick.
ATE A B Conner secured telegraphic authority to lease about 150 acres near the Temple station for years of cooperative experiments with the U S Department of Agriculture and Texas Experiment Station. They will test terraces and contour cultivation to reduce erosion and hold moisture, expanding to eastern Texas and Spur region comparisons.
Prospect farmers push cotton planting as corn stands improve. Joe Corrobbo leads in cotton with planting begun March 17. Prospects include visitors from College Station and Bryan. Prospect School held its annual Easter egg hunt with prize winners in Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. McDonald rooms.
Texas manufacturers show strong interest in an industrial exhibit as part of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention to be held in Bryan on May 5 6 and 7. H C Fulgham serves as local chairman and urges all interested producers to contact him in Bryan. The exhibit will display Texas made implements and various articles in a large Bryan building with rapid preparations underway.
Marriage licenses were issued by County Clerk Jess B. McGee to several couples on a weekend, including Edwin W. Crenshaw with Lois Bethea, James Gibson with Ollie Mills, William Sterling with Etta Jenkins, Christ Couras with Ethalene Loria, Jimmie Evans with Sallie Barton, and W. L. Cummings with Annie Laurie Smith.
U S Army Rating Board officers will inspect cadet corps at Bryan College Station April 21 22. a dinner for visiting officers and public drills invites locals. Also road surveys planners expect decisions on Bryan A and M College route. Turkey Creek road inspection planned. fire prevention and clean up campaigns slated. directors to attend Dallas South Texas executive meetings.
T H Black appointed agent at College Station by Southern Pacific Lines succeeding F A Ludwig. Black has long been a key figure in Bryan telegraph work and took over this week. For sale forty bushels of Mebane cotton planting seed $2.50 per bushel grown on Agronomy Farm College Station Texas. Bronze turkey eggs 50c each at M System Grocery or by phone.
The article argues that adults can catch many diseases labeled as childhood illnesses, including worms. It notes adults may suffer more, with symptoms like loss of appetite weight loss disturbed sleep itchy nose and anus and abdominal pain. It promotes White's Vermifuge available at Roman & Vick.
Oil scouts in Bryan area report Sun Oil Company drilling on the T B Martin farm about 3.5 miles northeast of Bryan to test geological formations. Landowners in Grimes county have been approached with lease offers ranging from one to ten dollars per acre as royalty buyers show growing interest.
Article notes that children may suffer restless sleep loss of appetite and itching from pinworms. It claims White's Cream Vermifuge safely expels worms and sells for 35 cents per bottle.
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