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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1933
Page
4
Historical note marks temperance advocate John B Gough born on August 22 1817. It places his birth in the calendar of notable anniversaries and recalls his influence in reform movements of 19th century America.
The narrative recalls young Brasher quitting printing for farming after two years in the newspaper business. He moved to Houston around 1889, selling the News Letter on the streets and overcoming early fear. He is the son of 8 C Brasher of Millican, whose Civil War-era Millican mercantile firm and Mills Regiment service peaked with his capture and death in prison in 1863.
Voters are urged to study the proposed repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment before the election next Saturday. The ballot lists delegates and alternates for and against ratification, with instructions on marking choices and the number of candidates allowed.
Voters statewide will face three fundamental amendments next Saturday. One proposes legalizing 3.2 percent beer sale and repealing Prohibition via the 21st Amendment, with Brazos county in scope. The other amendments cover home rule changes for large counties and a $20 million state bond issue for relief, to be used with federal RFC funds.
A Bryan and College Station survey shows 271 businesses with NRA codes signed, 17 percent job gains since August 1, 699 total employees, and plans to add 147 more in 30 days. Wages rose 12.1 percent for those covered, with 104 firms expanding payrolls by 33.25 percent. The effort aligns with General Hugh Johnson’s program urging household support.
A collection of brief notes from August 22 1908 includes Mrs R T Milner Austin visiting on the A and M campus, a cut hand on Jim Bennett from a fish fin, Main street cleaned for ballast, Millican quarry ballast delay, war department spending over 100 million yearly since the Spanish American War, Taft seeking more, Parks family visit from Eugene Parks Denver Cal, and Grand Opera House opened season with Professor Stewart hypnotic comedy company.
Jerry C. Brasher once Bryan's young printer's devil and newsboy, now a gray-haired Houston resident, visits relatives Mrs. H. B. Stoddard and Mrs. A. M. Lawson. He recalls early Bryan history from 1867 when Millican's newspaper moved to Bryan and the railroad spurred growth.
Funeral services were held at 10 o clock Friday in the First Methodist church for Mrs Eva Ellen Middleton 76 along with the late J R Middleton. Dr L B Elrod officiated with church choir providing music. Pallbearers included P L Barron Jr Marvin Birdwell J C Goldsmith R W Bullard B D Marburger and A D Jackson. Distant relatives attended from Houston Conroe Dayton Angleton and Bryan.
Capt and Mrs C R Miller of the Allen academy returned from a visit with his people in Stanberry Missouri and from the World’s Fair in Chicago. They were greatly pleased with the fair.
The article argues the NRA campaign hinges on ordinary shoppers led by women, urging immediate purchases to lift employment and prices. It notes court actions against racketeers boost public confidence and reports Texas cotton payments of up to 50,000 dollars daily, with over 40 million dollars anticipated for farmers and businesses.
Public Works Administrator studies a revived Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation district plan seeking 50.85 million dollars for full completion. Led by Sen Tom Connally and Rep O H Cross, the proposal faces federal scrutiny and calls for a partial plan, while district officials push for full execution.
The Bryan city school board approved a budget with no salary changes for teachers and authorized Superintendent Brown to hire a home economics teacher at Kemp high school. The department will be added to the negro high school funded partly by state aid under Smith-Hughes. The plan moves elementary rooms to Travis school and assigns the high school building to high school uses. The City National Bank was chosen as depository for two years.
The Missionary Society of College Station Baptist Church held a Royal Service program on Monday afternoon. W M S president W H Robertson led the meeting. Mrs Haupt introduced the program The Word Returns Europe and Palestine and journeys of the Word with photographs illustrating Baptist work abroad. Mrs A Brown gave a Missionary's Diary and Mrs Wy Lloyd discussed Palestine. Refreshments were served and several members and visitors attended including Rev R L Brown.
The chart notes slight temperature variation with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 72 degrees during the first days of the week. One inch of rain fell on Tuesday and temperatures were listed for Wednesday through Saturday, with missing data for some days.
Texas exempts $3,000 of assessed value on homestead residences from state taxes. Voters in Brazos County consider permissions and restrictions on the manufacture sale barter and exchange of vine and malt liquors containing not more than 3.20 percent alcohol by weight.
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