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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1924
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle dedicates all rights to AP dispatches and local news, reserving republication rights for special dispatches. The policy outlines exclusive use by the Associated Press and limits redistribution in the paper.
The Bryan Daily Eagle lauds its want ads as effective for short term room rentals and other uses. It notes that while ads can connect renters and offer a space or paper, they cannot guarantee life partners and cautions about possible future dissatisfaction.
The Houston Dispatch notes a granite memorial at A and M College dedicated to 52 alumni who died in defense of American principles. The monument, funded by classes 23 through 26, promises to educate future generations about courage, loyalty, and the college’s enduring link to the nation’s founding ideals.
The Mexia News urges that a town’s front can be clean and healthy only if its back streets and alleys are sanitary. It stresses preparing yearly accumulations for removal by carts and trucks when they arrive.
The article notes a Wise housewife drys wet newspaper to create ten inch sticks for kindling and claims many northern housewives use this method instead of buying lightwood. It recounts an ancient Hittite law punishing bee thieves by death and suggests modern penalties for bootleggers and frauds to deter wrongdoing.
Clement Rossetti reflects that comfort and success dull growth, while sorrow and hardship spur determination, faith, and new purpose. He suggests life gains meaning through challenge and inspires desire for the worthwhile beyond routine contentment.
Riverside notes Mrs Tommie McFarland returns from Hearne after a week. Mrs R L Smith travels to Marlin to visit daughter Mrs Archie Quillen. Mr and Mrs Ben Siegert with Miss Lena Andrews visit W Andrews in Brazos Bottom. Fred Wehrman and Miss Clara Wehrman motored to Bryan. Mrs F Lehman and daughter Mrs D D Wasbinder visit J H Wehrman home. A crowd hosts an All Fool's Day party at A P Merka home with many attendees. Bettie Koeman visits Wright sisters on Sunday evening.
Spring arrives as farmers seize warm sun and townsfolk share visits. Notables include Mrs J J Vandiver ill, along with family gatherings of Hensarling Williams Foster Bond Barnett Murray and others in Bryan Coleview Zack Parker Meantime a Brazos county Redistributor opportunity offers a hustling Rawleigh retail business with limited capital and quick action from W T Crawford New Baden Texas.
A brief notice hints that Feagie posted a wanted advertisement promising rapid results. The short item suggests prompt responses from the public or interested parties.
A moral pledge urging honesty, fairness, and duty to country and profession. It emphasizes self reliance, continual self improvement, disciplined work, prudent finances, and personal integrity, concluding with a call to live as a gentleman and Christian.
The speaker condemns women who wear millions in jewels and furs as inviting crime, arguing that investing such wealth in worthwhile causes would reduce temptations and benefit society.
Reliance Apr. 8 farming in the community progresses with pleasant spring weather. Rev. H. C. Horton preaches as Rev. J. M. Bullock is absent. Sunday school organizes new officers and a B. Y. P. U. meets weekly with Bryan union aid. Large crowd enjoys singing and multiple local visitors attend Reliance services. General health is very good.
King’s Highway reports April 4 as cold and wet with lingering floods. Farmers fret over planting timing while tractors idle and promises of better yields hang on dry spells. The piece notes motorists needing rescue, soggy roads, early grass, blooming blackberries, redbugs, rubber boots and an active tick season.
Bryan High School defeated Tabor 12 to 3 on the local diamond Tuesday afternoon. Bryan pitcher held the mound against Tabor as Bryan hitters totaled 14 hits to Tabor's 4, with Conrad homering for Tabor and Cloud Cobb and Bunting key Bryan drives. Umpires were Ben Kaplan and a Tabor base umpire.
George Brandon of Dallas spent the weekend in Bryan with his mother Mrs. George Brandon and returned to Dallas by auto. Brandon, after selling his Bryan business interests, has established the Southwestern Distributing Company with offices in the Central Bank building.
Don represents the manufacturer to the jobber and underwrites a commission. He is pleased with his venture as sales surpass expectations. George Brandon gauges his Bryan network by friends who will celebrate his business success.
Ford Motor Company reports U S retail deliveries in March reached 205735. The rise marks a record for the industry with a ten day period at 10804 vehicles per day signaling a spring buying rush and heavy production demand to meet orders.
The Bryan Brazos County Chamber of Commerce met in a brief session with ten members present. They discussed establishing a tourist camp and reviewed feature story efforts with the Fort Worth Star Telegram Houston papers and the Dallas News. Eight directors were out of town, leaving a quorum barely sufficient.
Texas state meeting led by L E Bailey investigates alleged dereliction and inefficiency among Disabled Veterans of Foreign Wars officials. Report cites Washington Veterans Bureau actions and claims Congress limits on claims timing. Bailey notes Dallas Veterans Bureau leadership largely consists of veterans and urges reform through legislative change.
The Edge Club women met in the County Home Demonstration Agents office to plan the fair. The October 1, 1924 date was set with a committee including Mesdames P. S. Mangum, John W. Thompson, E. J. Payne, A. V. Wilson and Will Hill. Exhibits will feature items grown or made this year and are being scheduled now.
Mrs Lucie Marino aged 77 died at the family home at Steele's Store Thursday night. Survived by husband six children three sisters three brothers and many grandchildren. Funeral from home Friday 9:30 a m and St Anthony's church 10:15 a m conducted by Father Thos Barra. Burial in Bryan Catholic Cemetery under MecCulloch Gordon Co undertakers. Pallbearers Luke Collatte Frank Cunzlo Marion Mirabella Tony Pirrone Ross Banano Sam Morello.
A. W. Shelton of Rosprim is in Bryan as a business visitor today, meeting local contacts and exploring opportunities.
Brazos county poultry interests welcome to the Experiment Station Poultry Farm at the Feeding and Breeding Station with a big white silo. Baby chicks hatch Fridays, incubators set Thursdays, and custom hatching offered when space allows. Pullets and cockerels for sale. eggs and industry improvements highlighted. Ross M. Sherwood, Poultry Husbandman.
An advertisement lists Blue Star Remedy for eczema and skin troubles, plus wholesale fruit and vegetable prices from The Sewell Company in Carrizo Springs Texas. It promotes varieties like Tomatoes Porto Rico potatoes Sweet Peppers Crystal Wax Bermuda onions and invites dealers for wholesale pricing.
Strayed from near Navasota Texas on April 6 two black mare males about six years old about fifteen hands high and weighing about 950 pounds. Not reached close. Fresh harness marks. Reward for information leading to their return. Address W S Baker Navasota Texas.
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