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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
2
A Bryan weekly column quotes a misanthropic view that a leech is one who seeks companionship with those above him for gain. It argues popularity comes from mingling with all lawful, non criminal people and serving humanity rather than exploiting others.
The Athens Daily Review dismisses Pal estine’s bid for another daily, citing Tyler and Palestine Herald as strong players and warning that many new papers fail due to lack of funds and persistence. The editorial notes most towns cannot sustain more than one paper.
The Hearne Democrat argues Texas towns face a marketing crisis for farmers. Cotton remains risky while other abundant crops rot for lack of markets. It urges local business leaders to devise a profitable marketing system to connect producers with buyers and invites reader input.
Colonel P L Downs of Temple a leading Texas banker urged diversification as the path to sustained agricultural prosperity at the Texas Bankers convention. He noted banks and bankers study agriculture's condition and work to promote farmer prosperity while facing criticism when farming falters.
A Houston Post-Dispatch piece on Brazos County agriculture argues that safe banking serves depositors, not bankers greed, and that rural prosperity comes from diversified farming. It criticizes one crop systems and urges continued diversification as the surest path to stable credit and farm success.
Dr. J. Henry Stallings returns to Green Cove Springs Florida after leaving Clemson College where he headed agronomy He now leads the Agronomy Department at the Penney Gwinn Institute with teaching research and extension duties Mrs Stallings and their son Drummond will join him at the Sui Si Sana Hotel.
A pickup city baseball team managed by James Palasota defeated Leonard School House and Community Team 8 to 7 in a 12 inning Sunday game at Leonard diamond. Joe Altamore pitched for the city nine Taft Keneeny was catcher. Curtis Bul lock started for Leonard relief by H C Robinson. Boriskie caught for Leonard. Nine hits for city four for Leonard with walks and hit batters aiding Leonard. Rematch set for next Sunday at uza's pasture around 8:00.
Freddie Conrad of a Kurten-area farm family won a free trip to the seventeenth annual Farmers Short Course at College Station after his essay on The Agricultural Possibilities of Brazos County earned high praise from H. R. Safford of Missouri Pacific Lines. He attended with expenses paid and praised the course for farm knowledge gained.
A large frame building housing Windsor Machine Shop was burned just after daybreak in Normangee. The loss includes machinery for metal and tin work and several second hand cars. Insurance on building and machinery is listed at 2000 dollars.
Through attorney Lamar Bethea R L Jones and 43 Italians of the Sugar Hill school district secured an injunction to halt preparations by County Superintendent D J McDonald for a consolidated school building. The filing claims the county board of trustees action to consolidate districts was illegal and a hearing is set before Judge W C Davis next Friday.
A. L. Ward and family move to Dallas after he accepts the educational director post for the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers' Association. He begins a publicity campaign to educate farmers and stockmen on cotton seed meal value, aiming to boost demand and farmer prices. The Wards leave Bryan after seven years among friends.
Mrs Nina Ferguson daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Ferguson of this city appeared at a W M A social at Mrs Nannie Rhode home and charmed listeners with two piano numbers Toccata by Chaminade and Two Larke by Lescheizky.
County Agent C L Beason and officials toured Brazos Valley to inspect the leaf worm issue. He praised a 20 acre Tom Batts field cultivated by W E Gandy that he says will yield 75 bushels per acre with almost no rainfall since planting. Brazos County pursues big projects and achieves big results.
Dr C A Searcy reports leaving home at 4 am and passing Fort Worth at 10:80 am on a cross state automobile trip with Mrs Searcy and children Ralphana Betsy and Maurice. They dine in Alvord 260 miles from home and note all proceeding well though expecting further travel today.
The Woman's Missionary Society of First Methodist met in six groups Monday afternoon. Group 1 at Mrs. Crenshaw's included eight members with devotional led by Mrs. Neely and Bible study by Mrs. Crenshaw. Group 3 at Mrs. Eberstadt discussed Ruth with nine members present. Group 4 at Mrs. Gibbs covered church history and service topics with seven members. Group 5 at Mrs. Dulaney reported 18 visits to strangers and 14 Bible chapters read. Group 6 hosted by the Cochran sisters featured a Latin America service program and a Mexico church-state discussion, followed by an ice course.
Sheriff Jess Gonlee arrested Pinckney Ford in Bras Es Bottom Monday after a month long search. Ford, a Negro, was brought to Bryar and placed in the county jail charged with attempting to murder his wife by firing a pistol at her at their Reliance home. Examining trial set for later this week.
The Eagle emphasizes punctual and precise printing service for first class work. It highlights dependable timing and correct execution to meet high standards.
Mrs Minnie Estill died Saturday August 14 in Bryan and funeral services were held Sunday at 3:30 pm from the family home. Dr John A Held officiated in the absence of Rev R E Day, with hymns sung by a friends’ choir. Survived by two sons Harry and Cecil Estill, sister Nettie Scott Ettle, brothers Edgar Scott and W F Gilbert, funeral by Dansby Furniture Co.
Kurten boys and girls agricultural clubs met at the Kurten auditorium to report project progress and share reflections on the Short Course. County Agent Benson and his daughters Emma and Margaret urged members to prepare exhibits for the Howell Lumber Company Fair, aiming for near 100 percent attendance at the upcoming social event.
Classified notice seeks a thoroughbred collie puppy. Request includes description and price and directs respond to Box 814 in Bryan.
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