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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
2
The Bryan area weekly paper outlines subscription prices and mail rates for Brazos County. It lists one month and six month options, with annual rates for the Weekly Eagle and associated press dispatches. Annual mail subscription is shown as 7.50, with other durations noted.
A quotation from Dr. Seaman A. Knapp extols a republic where rural and civic pride are equal, where refined taste chooses the rural villa, and where soil wealth best supports the natural estate God has granted as an enduring domain.
The piece explains Governor Moody’s proposal to let him set execution dates after a jury imposes death, delaying the date while the inmate is held in solitary confinement. It argues a life sentence could deter crime, reduce executions, and improve juries, with broader implications for Texas law and precedent. Will H Hayes files for divorce. he works in film.
All towns report nearly reaching Bryan for the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention, prompting Bryan to prepare housing and services for visiting attendees.
The Clean-Up and Paint-Up week across the nation aims to improve fire prevention sanitation and community spirit. In Bryan Texas city authorities with the Chamber of Commerce urge citizen cooperation to reduce rubbish fire hazards and beautify public spaces for better health and morale.
The editorial lauds the American Legion as a valuable postwar asset created by World War veterans. It notes Legion service for disabled veterans widows and orphans and its role in community progress including airport development. It urges Texas lawmakers to pass progressive reforms without partisan conflict.
The article notes committee members who backed the debenture plan despite President Hoover’s objections will lack floor influence compared with Hoover and senators who opposed it.
The piece notes a call to action for supporters to back the party as Kascob announces a debt party plan. It frames the lead as a timely mobilization event with emphasis on party finances and rally potential.
The piece muses on farm relief needing farmer reform rather than more loans, fears lawmakers may bicker during a long extra session before primaries, and notes Hoover's stance on economic farm aid and prohibition enforcement. It also cites Mexico’s looming civil conflict and Trotsky’s expulsion from Germany and Norway.
Deaths from motor accidents in Texas in 1928 exceed 1927 by over fifty percent. The piece questions strict enforcement of a drivers license law while noting Baylor aids the Texas Aggies in the conference baseball race and calls for stronger action to curb fatalities.
An expert argues that improving sales is the primary requirement for furniture dealers, and questions if the focus should extend beyond that industry.
The remark suggests Bryan may prosper with new infrastructure projects including an air port, manufacturing facilities, and possibly oil prospects, outlining potential growth avenues.
A 1929 piece urges small towns to prepare for a wave of decentralization as big industry looks beyond cities. It cites Ford and the American Highway Educational Bureau on lower costs in less congested areas, better transport, and growing rural towns. The article, copyright 1929, is published by Bryan Eagle with Ryan Lions Club.
County agents report Mrs May Has kin of Taylor county profited from a flock of 180 hens more than a husband did from 25 acres of cotton. Egg week urged May 17 with national consumption goals. Lambs sold to Clifton and calves sold for over a hundred dollars each highlight diversified farming. Terraces protected Bud Wilson’s fields during heavy rains. Club girls prepare vegetable and quick bread dishes for 1929 with whole wheat muffins recipe included.
Elizabeth Payne aged 87 died at 6 a m at the home of her son near Edge Brazos county after a long illness. Born March 1 1842 in Robertson county she moved to Brazos in 1869 and was a Free Baptist. Funeral conducted by Rev C B Thompson from the Payne home with burial in Edge cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Mary Drew and sons Albert Charlie Payne and Will Payne plus many grandchildren.
Leon county residents are coming in force to the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. Secretary S E Eberstadt and Forrest Jones report growing interest from multiple Leon communities. They express no doubt that Leon county will be well represented at the convention.
Final plans for the third annual East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention to be held May 5–7 in Bryan and College Station are being refined by FE H Astin's committee. Delegations from Navasota Burleson Collin and Washington counties join special trains and bands from Dallas Houston Port Arthur Longview and more as Bryan hosts the largest East Texas gathering with sessions at First Baptist Bryan and events at A and M College Texas.
Brazos County Red Cross secretary Mrs Albert Buchanen reminds World War I veterans that an amendment to the 1924 Act allows eligible veterans in good health to apply for U S Government life insurance up to 10000 in multiples of 500. The insurance plans are unchanged and include seven policies.
Official Form 739 revised since 1929 applies to ordinary life twenty payment thirty payment twenty year endowment thirty year endowment endowment at 62 five year convertible term policy. Forms available from Red Cross secretary Mrs Albert Buchanan or by telephone 343.
Three literary events drew strong attendance at College Notes night. The Science Seminar, the English department debate at the YMCA parlors, and the Smith-Hughes boys convention closing exercises were well supported, with the visiting team winning the debate.
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