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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1926
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle announces publication details and advertising rates. The notice lists post office entry date April 22 1912 and class designation, editor name Mrs Lee J Rountree, AP membership, republication rights, and advertising rate terms for daily and weekly editions.
The Bible remains the best seller, with more than 9,000,000 copies sold during 1925, reflecting strong enduring demand for the religious text.
A compact quote attributed to Sir Thomas Noon Talfourd emphasizing self reliance and moral integrity as the safeguard. The line highlights individual virtue and personal responsibility as the source of strength.
Citizens reflect on historic grievance of taxation without representation while noting current struggles with taxation under existing representation. The statement contrasts past ideals with present fiscal pressures and political participation.
Women are too often named to political positions because of husbands uncles brothers or cousins. To have a fair trial in business and politics they should be considered on their own merit and ability rather than relatives assets or liabilities.
A Chamber of Commerce is a group of business men and women united to improve the community as a place to live and conduct business. Its success rests on the cooperative support of these representatives.
The H. and T. C. Railway has paved crossings at 25th 26th and 28th streets in Bryan and laid storm sewerage pipe along tracks from 23rd to 25th streets. The project signals faith in Bryan’s future and civic progress. The writer urges L.G.N. railway to adopt the same paving.
Poem fragment cites a line from Matthew Prior urging kindness to a wife while softening faults. The compact couplet presents a domestic counsel in a timeless sentiment.
The piece argues that claims of prohibition’s failure largely stem from the distressed cries of those seeking drink, framing the issue as a public morale and policy challenge rather than a simple legal victory or defeat.
Former State Senator S B Cowell announces candidacy for the State Senate from the Ninth District. He would replace W S Moore of Gainesville who resigned to become district judge. Cowell, a banker, recently retired from the Board of Control.
A short 18th century maxims noted to urge moral conduct. The line by Pope emphasizes acting rightly as the source of honor, with no extraneous condition.
A statistician predicts the governor’s race results. Ma would get 170000 votes, Lynch Davidson 280000, and Dan Moody about 215000. A runoff could follow with Ferguson attracting 70000 nonlabor votes and 100000 labor votes shifting to Moody, yielding Davidson 350000 to Moody 285000.
A Mineral Wells Index reflection urges serving others in everyday tasks. Happiness and success come from small measures of kindness, such as cheering a child, comforting a sick friend, or supporting coworkers, preparing one for future chances.
Dr. William States Jacobs, pastor of First Presbyterian, elected president of the Fouston Knife and Fork Club. The group aims to host distinguished visitors, ensuring the town offers its best hospitality and making “everybody’s business” a community effort for welcome and civic pride.
The editor argues friendship should be a normal quality not a political tool. People should live upright lives be respectful and avoid fawning so genuine friends can be relied upon in emergencies and earn others’ confidence.
T O Walton, president of A and M College, visited his boyhood home in Carthage and the old country schoolhouse where he once taught. East Texans praised his rise from rural beginnings to a national agricultural educator, noting practical leadership over scholarship.
The Painted Hill on the King's Trail near Benchley shows Indian Blanket and Texas Blue Bonnets in vivid wild profusion. Bryan residents already visit this natural art display and urge others to drive out and see the colorful landscape clusters across the county.
The Eagle argues for a strong roads program to spur development in Brazos County with truck farms dairies and chicken ranches along new routes. It notes paved roads raise land values and allow year round market access and cheaper transport of goods, urging residents to back permanent surfacing.
Sam Miller promotes the Flowers for the Living movement praising neighbors for their good deeds. He notes growing practice despite critics claiming the world worsens, asserting optimism and communal kindness.
A Mineral Wells Index writer laments modern maiden trends but notes a brighter, sensible majority. He cites paints, powder, bobbed hair and cigarette smoke as flashy signs while praising modest, sincere girls who distinguish sham from hypocrisy and avoid flashy auto mania.
A Sunday morning Training Day at First Methodist Church honored 37 certificate receivers and 12 diploma recipients. Rev H H McCain praised teacher training, and Miss Mabel Zimmerman and Prof C M Bethany were cited for their work. Oak McKenzie presented the diplomas. Dr Emmett Hightower asked Zimmerman to write a training article for The Workers' Council.
County Agent C L Beason and Mrs Beason and daughters Emma and Frances spent Easter Sunday in Caldwell visiting Mrs W S Lackey, an aunt of Mr Beason. Mrs Lackey, over eighty six and ill since last June, received lilies and flowers from across the state, expressing goodwill and cheer.
Shoup director of publicity and Pearcy commercial engineer from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, both of Dallas, visited Bryan and College Station to arrange a pageant at A and M College on Saturday April 10. The event depicts the growth of the company over fifty years. They were guests at the Eagle office. Shoup serves on the Texas Editorial Association advisory board and contributes to annual meetings.
About 75 members from Hearne Bryan Calvert Bremond and Franklin of Ivanhoe Commandery attended a 4 pm Easter service at Calvert First Baptist. P S Park presided Lt Powell led the College contingent. The procession moved to the church with reserved seats. Rev E J Merrell delivered the sermon and the choir provided music. Afterward the lodge returned for angel food cake and brick ice cream.
A community club gathering at Steele's Store schoolhouse featured Amon Williams and K Kelly as top fiddlers with Winifred Carroll, Cuykendall and Green on instruments. Local talents performed as Professor Van Burklee and Miss Wallin guided the program. County Agent Benson spoke on club work and agriculture and Chautauqua plans were outlined. Attendees from Bryan included Bryce Van Burkley, Bert Lacey, Mrs W W Solomon and daughters, and several Misses Griffin and Goodson.
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Johnson and their son Syd of Waco visit the Johnson family in New Orleans before sailing on April 7 aboard S. S. Arenas for Balboa Canal Zone. Mr Johnson will work for the government there. The family shared a large dinner at Mrs. W. S. Johnson’s home.
Ross Williams aged 21 from Bryan died at 1 25 AM Sunday after a Friday accident. He was son of Offa Williams and brother of Lamar Williams and Mrs Elmer Reed. Funeral held at the Reed home with Rev R E Day officiating and burial at old Bethel church. Pallbearers and honorary mourners are named.
P. S. Park Bob Harrison W A Duncan Dr E W Price D Jones all of Ivanhoe Commandery No 8 left today for Corpus Christi to attend the Grand Commandery Knights Templar conclave. They expect to be gone about a week.
Easter in Bryan drew large crowds to churches with a 1194 total Sunday school attendance across First Baptist First Methodist College Avenue Baptists First Presbyterian Christian Free Baptist and Episcopal congregations. Catholic services were held but not Sunday school.
Miss Mattie Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Moore of Steep Hollow married Vernon Martin son of Mr and Mrs T B Martin in a small ceremony at Rev J J Pipkin's home on College Road. The couple returned to the groom's home then shared Easter family time with the bride's family.
Superintendent D J McDonald filled the Steep Hollow Methodist church appointment on Sunday at 11 oclock. A large attendance and good singing accompanied the service as interest grew in the new pastor Rev Jesse C Thomson.
The Texas Safe Farming Association report from Ellis County shows 10 600 automobiles versus 538 sows, valuing autos at about 9 million dollars and hogs under 11 thousand. Edward Woodall says Ellis County reflects the South’s farm crisis and urges business support to help farmers and local economies.
Easter Sunday services at the Free Baptist and Missionary Baptist churches merged in a Kurten grove. After morning worship, the crowds shared a long meal beneath trees, then joined a large Easter Egg hunt for all children, creating a memorable community day.
Hearne April 6 Funeral services for Mrs A Curry were held at St Marys Catholic church with Father J B Gleissner officiating. Burial followed in Norwood cemetery. Survived by five daughters Maggie Willie Katie Madeline Curry of Hearne and Mrs W F Arendale of Somerville. Mrs Curry a pioneer resident of Hearne.
Mrs Gabe Cazell was elected parliamentarian by the Second District Texas Federation of Music Clubs in Dallas last Friday. A long time active member and charter member of the Texas Past Presidents Assembly, she was a prominent Bryan musician born and raised there.
An ad brief promotes Martin’s White Diarrhofoa Tablets for preventing and curing chick diseases. It promises a money back guarantee and directs readers to ask Collins & Wickes for details.
Virgie Nero is in the county jail in connection with the shooting of Will Otis at a house near College. Otis was shot through the arm and not thought seriously injured. County attorney says aggravated assault to commit murder may be filed.
C H Mathis of the Reliance neighborhood toured Bryan today during a business visit, meeting local officials and discussing community developments.
For sale list from Texas Seed Company Amarillo includes Sudan and Big German Millet at 4.00, Hegari Darso at 3.00, Red Top Amber Seeded Ribbon Cane at 2.25, Dwarf Yellow Maize White and Red Kafir at 2.50 per 100 pounds. Re cleaned pure tested seeds with freight paid to Texas towns. Box 197 Amarillo, Texas.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to purify the system for better health. It claims Calotabs cleanse the entire body and restore vitality, recommending a weekly course and a family package for 35 cents at any drugstore.
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