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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
2
A historical classified notice from the Van Weekly Eagle outlines Associated Press ownership and reproduction rights. It lists advertising representatives and rates for subscription and mail delivery, including monthly and yearly options.
An anti rodent drive in Brazos and 33 counties exterminated more than 1060 rats, with farmers saving an estimated 250000 dollars. Federal department and local chambers of commerce organized the effort, aiding civic groups. The piece notes accessible education options for ambitious youths, a tale of a Colorado woman’s path to a Columbia degree, and other social observations.
The Bryan City Commission pledges public duty and hopes to install traffic lights soon to improve safety. Cotton prices rose to 7.00 per bale with a dip after. current quotes around 19 12 cents per pound, with forecasts suggesting prices near 17 cents if yields rise. Bryan merchants anticipate renewed fall activity as market centers reassert orders and business sentiment stays optimistic.
A brief feature on a weeklong visit to Texas A and M highlights the university as a showcase of state pride and student learning in civic life. The piece frames the school as a core part of Texas education and democracy.
In the second Democratic primary held Saturday August, voters focused on the Texas State Senate race. The outcome will influence legislative control as campaigns urge turnout and party unity.
Gov Fred E Smith challenged by Rev A Straton to a public debate over his charge that Smith is the deadliest foe to moral progress. The forum for the debate is undecided but expectations are high as both sides prepare to present their arguments on a high-minded stage.
The author praises Governor Dan Moody for a strong primary victory, noting broad public support for his clean politics and clear leadership. They say the increased majority over two years ago reflects a distinct endorsement and urge citizens to commend and assist his governance of the state.
Texas Democratic leaders gathered in Austin on Saturday amid optimism for Al Smith’s November chances. Smith gains in the North and East, but outcome hinges on his acceptance speech. Hoover’s Saturday address focused on farm relief, praising farmers in election year. He supports the Eighteenth Amendment, while Smith favors amending the Volstead Law within the constitution. The Democrats face a numerical GOP edge.
The Bryan Lions Club previews a ten year development program for Bryan and Brazos county. A prior plan has realized many objectives, with aviation field and farmer market center identified as future needs. The group urges adopting both projects to aid local growth.
The piece questions loyalty amid Texas political noise and predicts fading chatter before the November election. It notes Jim Ferguson the Senate candidate and Louis Wardlaw the governor hopeful, and forecasts trouble for Farle B. Mayfield as Ferguson campaigns.
William Allen White, Hoover administration publicity chief, says politics engage 13 percent of Americans while baseball captures 40 percent. He cites this as a boost for athletics and public interest in sports.
Friends hail his speech as humane with sympathy though containing a worn phrase. Enemies call it vague offering no concrete ideas while others find it better than expected. The nation waits for Al Smith’s address and compares it to Hoover’s remarks to judge its impact.
A reflective statement asserts that truth endures despite envy and misrepresentation. It claims virtue and sincere purpose require no defense beyond time, likening truth to a rising force while malice writhes. The text frames belief in divine constancy against hostile distortions.
A 1 400 pound turtle was recently sold to the New York City Aquarium for two thousand dollars.
The First Baptist Church of Bryan sets a B Y P U training school with T C Gardner Dallas B Y P U secretary from September 9 to September 14. Gardner leads B Y P U work in the state and will guide a week of services. Watch The Eagle for further announcements and plan to attend.
The anti Smith Democrats plan a Texas electorate push with Alvin Moody of Houston attending the organizing meeting. A committee from each senatorial district will include one man and one woman. A preliminary speaker list features Dr C C Selecman Bishop John N Moore Cone Johnson Cecil L Simpson and others with many talks to be broadcast.
Dr. H. T. Coulter of Rockdale spent Sunday in Bryan visiting his mother Mrs. J. W. Coulter and family at their East 26th street home. Mrs. Coulter and Miss Helen Coulter are in California during this period. Miss Helen Coulter, a June 1928 SMU Dallas graduate, has been studying at Southern University in Los Angeles this summer and plans to attend Berkeley for an MA this fall.
A survey of privately owned timber lands shows over 21 million acres, mainly held by large lumber and paper firms, being managed for reforestation. Many companies are already operating on a sustained yield basis.
Many London social hosts source the full furnishings of their homes from antique dealers to outfit events. The practice underscores a demand for period pieces and coordinated interiors in high society gatherings.
Three races draw local attention ahead of the August 25 second primary. County Commissioner John M. Moore faces Claude A. Buchanan while Clyde Geen contests Marshall Peters for tax assessor. U S Senate matchup pits Earle B. Mayfield against Tom Connally amid sharp personal accusations.
A and M College Station reports advance entries indicate the 1928 29 year will bring the largest freshman class and a record overall enrollment near 3000. Summer session enrollment rose to 940 and anticipated engineering registrations push total above 1000. New dormitories Francis Marion Law Hall and Charles Puryear Hall open, while an engineering unit expands R O T C offerings as air corps shifts.
Fred Kindt won best report on club work at a King's Highway 4 H Club meeting held last Saturday night at King's Highway. Arthur Yeager spoke about the United Federated Boys Clubs of Texas and its civic aims. Herman Henderson shared experiences from a trip to Washington and praised club unity and patriotism. Alma Kindt, club president, noted five members attended the Short Course and pledged greater future achievements.
In Paris at Luxembourg Gardens, police ban kissing as crowds shrink. The usual bustle of nursemaids and lovers has faded since enforcement began, with seats no longer crowded.
Millican notes list families visiting relatives in Holland Goose Creek Rock Prairie Fort Worth Bryan Lubbock and San Angelo. Mr and Mrs Gocher and daughter Lillian return from Holland and Mr and Mrs Henry Hardin visit Dixon home. Grace Johnson of Fort Worth Billie Johnson and daughter visit Mrs L B Simpson. A motor trip groups to Southwest Texas visits relatives in Lubbock and San Angelo.
County Superintendent Dr. J. McDonald says construction will begin soon on two new school buildings in Brazos county near Navasota. A two room negro school funded by the Rosenwald fund will serve District No. 1 and a one story white school will also be built. Specifications to be completed later this week.
One of the new Atlantic liners includes a chapel spanning two decks and seating eighty people, reflecting a design emphasis on passenger worship space and ceremonial capacity.
The famous boarding house of Mrs. L. H. Tucker ends tonight after more than four decades. Mrs. J. H. Moss, who ran it for weeks, has returned to Hearne, while Mrs. Tucker will use her home for light housekeeping apartments. The 74 year old owner was beloved for meals and cordial treatment, and Bryan loses a real institution.
W P Trant celebrated his seventy seventh birthday with an all day barbecue at Ferguson Crossing. Speakers included Judge Jim McDonald and Judge Bob Niblett of Anderson, County Judge H O Ferguson, County Attorney W E Neeley, Judge W C Davis, and Joe Wrenn. Guests from Bryan Iola Whistler and Wellington joined family members for the event.
Miss Kathleen Bullard, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Bulard, played the First Methodist church pipe organ at the 11 o clock service yesterday. A Bryan High senior, she took eleven lessons last summer from Mrs. Albert Goodman and is praised for her organ and piano skills.
The Dallas A. and M. College Mothers' Club launches a $500 fund raise for the student loan fund with a game tournament at 10 a.m. at 1739 Second Avenue hosted by Mrs. A. A. Fischback. Luncheon follows. assistants are Mrs. John W. Pope and Mrs. B. Northrup. The club already has over $1,500 in the loan fund administered through the ex-student association.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a California farm study tour. The trip begins September 1 with Abilene as the starting point. Applications must be sent to Stamford by August 25. transportation is limited and the first twenty five applicants will be accepted.
A compact quotation attributed to the poet William Cowper emphasizes that virtue done for its own sake, without personal gain, is not the kind of service expected or valued in this context. The remark frames moral action as instrumentally motivated rather than purely altruistic.
At Texas A and M College in College Station the nineteenth Farmers Short Course highlighted top state winners across many divisions. Notable honorees include Louise Koch and Armale Fuqua in dress categories, Mrs. T. L. Hilton who led butter judging, and 4-H winners across Class A and B garments, farm homemaking, and judging contests.
Bryan and Brazos county swimmers are invited through the local Red Cross to attend the third annual state swimming meet at Sycamore Park Fort Worth on Labor Day September 4 at 2 30 p m under the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. Gold silver and bronze medals will be awarded to champions in three divisions Senior women Junior. Entries must be mailed through Brazos County Red Cross to Mrs Albert Buchanan Bryan Texas by August 31.
Grimes county poultry men plan strong representation at the Bryan Poultry Show in December and will also attend the county fair at Anderson October 10 to 13. Plenty of fine birds in the county are expected to compare with top breeders in the state.
A list of attendees from A and M College and Bryan at the annual Sheep and Goat Round-Up at the Experiment Station in Sonora on August 14–15 includes Dr. T. O. Walton president A and M College A B Conner director of Experiment Station Curtis Vinson director Extension Service H H Williamson vice director Extension Service J M Jones chief division Range Animal Husbandry Mrs Jones Dr J L Lush animal husbandry breeding investigation and Mrs Lush Stanley P Davis wool grader A D Jackson editor Experiment Station publications Curtie Vinson director of publicity for A and M College Miss Mamie Grimes textile and clothing research specialist Miss Bess Edwards assistant state home demonstration agent F C Siecke state forester E E McQuillen secretary Ex-Students Association Dr H Schmidt assistant chief veterinarian and Mrs Schmidt Secretary Sam K Eberstadt Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce.
Hudspeth A J and Lan onia Turner joined in marriage Sunday at 4 PM in the College Station Methodist parsonage with Rev J C Thomson officiating. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Roy Hudspeth Jr. The couple will live with the groom's parents in Tabor. Community friends offer best wishes.
Since February New Jersey has added 1458 acres to state forests. The total now stands at 20434 acres across state woodlands.
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