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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1933
Page
4
The city proclaims Clean-Up Week to improve health and appearance in Bryan. Residents should clear yards and attics, check wiring, and remove rubbish while the fire department offers guidance on fire prevention. The program includes city trash removal and mosquito control measures to reduce unsanitary conditions.
The Texas Experiment Station and the Extension Service at Texas A M College work in tandem to boost agriculture. The station’s research has cut wool shrinkage to 61 percent saving about 1 million dollars annually, and developed sugar corn and lamb and kid inoculation. The Extension Service translates research into practical farming methods and soil care.
In Brazos County the cattle fever tick has been eradicated with Dr. C W Brown noting no ticks found since last September and most herds cleared by June, lifting quarantine and boosting cattle production. The article also comments on the 30 hour work week bill and a Texas University inquiry linking early work inclination to later success.
The annual General Education Board report shows a large endowment funded largely by the Rockefeller legacy. From 1902 to 1932 principal withdrawals totaled about 130 million of 232 million in appropriations, with 76 million remaining, largely as principal or undisbursed income. The South receives a major share, including negro education, while medical science and liberal arts receive heavy support. The board also notes dormitories and college plant may not receive endowments, calling such dormitories frozen investments.
The piece paints Vincent Astor as a little known in his native city figure, detailing his yacht trips with Roosevelt, rare club visits, love life with Helen Huntington, and quiet habits such as dining at Foyt's in Paris and riding the Grand Central oyster bar. It weaves in humorous anecdotes about public figures, theatre, and personal reflections.
Five robbery charges were filed Monday against Morgan Tully, among four suspects arrested over the bridge party hold up at Mrs. Katherine Shea’s home in Highland Park two months earlier.
A brief historical note recalls General Beauregard demanding the surrender of Fort Sumter on April 11 1861 marking a pivotal moment at the start of the Civil War.
An excerpt from the 1932 extension service report led by O B Martin of A and M College calls Texas at a historic opportunity with vast undeveloped soil forests and mineral resources. It envisions a new day for agriculture and industry within the state and urges strong public welfare support. Contests include dairy and stock judging and farm shop with entries from three teams per school. The Future Farmers band will perform at the event and at a Monday contestant meeting where winners are announced.
The Bryan Morning Eagle reports the April 1908 city council swearing in with Mayor J. B. Butler presiding and new officers taking charge under Mayor Malaney. Aldermen Covey and Brandon join park committees. Shelburne named deputy marshal and street commissioner. school board members reelected. W. E. Saunders becomes mayor pro tem. Community events include a Baptist revival for youths led by Evangelist Compton, a tea for Grandma Lawrence’s eighty ninth birthday, a Dutch lunch at Joe Hearne’s, and warden visits from Hon. W. L. Dean who returned to Huntsville.
Prince Rupert Daily News publisher H F Pullen argues Canada and the United States are one people split by a boundary. He cites similarities in origin and culture, the tariff wall, and mutual benefits from broader cross border trade and easier movement. He urges statesmen to meet and arrange permanent cross border commerce and travel.
Local printer Eagle Printing Co promotes rapid, quality printing at reasonable prices. Call or visit for a trial. phones listed as 36 or 48.
A M College outlines events including cotton production and disease tests, the ninth annual highway engineering short course, Aggies versus Mustangs baseball, and a senior dairy show. Reunions, boxing finals, and the new Kyle Field swimming pool with 1200 entrants join a packed program.
A letter from Bryan resident argues for local action to solve unemployment. Proposes a land bank model using bonds to finance land purchase and small farms with long term rents. Communities would build housing and utilities, offering farms as ongoing work tickets and permanent assets. If federal scale is possible, so can local.
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