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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
2
The note reports Little San Salvador plans a reinforced concrete hospital. It mentions global platinum production by Australia and Colombia and Uruguay spending $1,000,000 on new bridges this year. It contrasts poverty with prosperity and the misery it sometimes brings.
A witty line notes that the terms unite and unite share letters and can go awry, reflecting how couples and laws falter in the realm of marriage and divorce. The quip suggests language mirrors human missteps in forming and ending unions.
The excerpt lists the ten commandments in order with minor numbering quirks. It emphasizes loving God with all your soul and loving your neighbor as yourself as taught in McGuffey's Reader.
This piece defines advertising as making a business known and necessary for all ventures. It argues publicity and advertising differ only by money, emphasizes honest factual messaging, and urges institutions to inform the public through newspapers as a primary channel for building recognition. It cautions against bragging and stresses brand familiarity across the community.
The Attorney General announces amendments to the Federal bankruptcy law taking effect August 27. Prosecutions move from one to three years, with prison terms up to five years for fraud and concealment of the bankrupt estate. The changes aim to curb deception and protect the public from dishonest credit practices.
A light column notes popular pastimes like counting calories and loud laughter. It reflects on happiness and a Shakespearean line about constancy, while a figure over 200 million dollars is cited as yearly payments to survivors and dependents of soldiers from wars.
Texas reports 1000 independent public school districts and 7200 common districts serving over 1.2 million students, reflecting expansive enrollment across the state.
The piece highlights Padre Island as a remarkable barrier beach spanning about a hundred miles from Corpus Christi to Brownsville with no tidal opening. It emphasizes its unique geography and global standing among barrier beaches.
A brief exhortation urges citizens to assess officials by capability honesty and fidelity. It urges affirmation of integrity and signals steadfast support against corrupt political temptations.
The town of Slaton reportedly hosts 900 Democratic voters and only 12 Republicans led by a Republican mayor, suggesting Slaton is not the only Texas town with a Democratic plurality and a GOP mayor, challenging Bryan as a sole example.
The piece urges selfless service to fellowmen and country, noting money alone is not enough. It emphasizes that dollars without service are buried talents and calls for a strong collective effort.
Market quotes from 1906 show potatoes at 95 cents per bushel country butter 12 1 2 cents eggs 14 cents a dozen turkeys 7 cents a pound hams 10 cents a pound breakfast bacon 14 cents a pound. The piece notes these prices favor buyers but harm producers.
August is the month to prepare for fall gardens on every farm. A well cared for fall garden yields ample appetizing vegetables and personal satisfaction. Fresh produce promotes health and saves money for households.
The narrative highlights St. Helena Canyon in Brewster County in the far south of Texas. It describes a gorge 1800 feet deep and 12 miles long, noting that many Texans may not know of the place and advising locals to learn their own state’s unknown regions before traveling elsewhere.
S H Terrell led Texas primaries for state comptroller with 794 294 votes, the highest total in the ticket. Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller ranked second in votes. The Terrell name is noted to carry about 50 000 votes in Texas races, as shown by a prior contest when J T Robison faced an unknown P H Terrell and drew a strong vote.
Franklin warns to use time wisely and avoid excessive leisure. He argues industry brings comfort respect and wealth while idleness yields only want. The piece notes a diligent spinner and growing possessions as signs of prudent living.
Dan Moody will speak Wednesday August 25 as a Texas governor candidate. Jim Ferguson will speak Thursday August 26 for Miriam A. Ferguson. The town of Bryan is urged to maintain decorum and allow each speaker to be heard without heckling.
County Agent C L Benson notes Agriculture as the base of all industry citing E J Fermier and R A Millikan on engineering and farming. Reports cover Duke's mixture seed caution, terracing request from Seasta, Rotary at Reliance, Milo shows, fair exhibits, home poultry sales, crop contest meeting, Milo contest, and 40 chicks from 45 eggs with club reports due August 31.
The Texas Farm Bureau Cotton association secured a district court victory over H. H. and C. D. Lennox in Red River County. Judge R. M. Williams ordered $42,219.70 damages, $5,000 attorney fees, and continued the temporary injunction with specific performance for 1700 bales of 1925 cotton.
W C Boyett resigns from the Board of Directors of the A and M College. He notified Governor Miriam A Ferguson and her acceptance ends his 18 month term begun last March. No successor named. Boyett, a farmer, lived near the college and knew its affairs well.
Chas A Felker once chief clerk at Texas A and M Experiment Station receives a 20 day extension to a ten day furlough. He was convicted on eight counts of mis application of public funds and indicted on 37 counts including two for forgery. Minimum terms total 16 years with concurrent execution reducing to eight years.
Marvin Stephens Harry and Charles Sessums of the State Highway Department under A R Leckie arrived in Bryan to implement field changes on the Bryan College road. After these changes, maps and specifications should be complete soon. Once right of way is secured, work can begin and move toward a rapid finish. The widened and resurfaced road will serve as a model for future projects.
Miss Margie E. Neal of Carthage newly nominated senator from Panola county and the first woman elected to this office writes Bryan friends for counsel and encouragement. She is noted as an outstanding Texas woman active in state affairs and favoring helpful progressive measures for the masses.
The scene featured a dainty luncheon on a cloth with a vase centerpiece. Attendees included Misses Janice Walker Gladys Dowling Ruth Watkins Katherine Hyland Artie Lou Smith Flora Woods Minnie Cahill Florence Harris Clayton Hancock Edel Thomson and Mesdames F B Brown W H Stone B F Harrison C E Finley D E Aden C E Griesser W A Beasley of Nashville Tenn and J R Wright.
The Eagle displays a dozen cotton bolls each containing boll worms from Steele's Store area and Angona Dominik farm. The pests, alongside leaf worm and flea hopper, threaten local cotton with damage this season. Secretary Sam E. Eberstadt reports from Jefferson, hoping to return to Bryan for the next Chamber of Commerce meeting.
A Monday evening picnic supper at A M College Park was hosted by Miss Clayton Hancock for Miss Edel Thomson the bride to be. Guests enjoyed games cup towels for embroidery prizes with Miss Hertha Thomsen winning and a refreshment course including rolls sandwiches fried chicken potato salad and cold soda followed by cake and trinket draws.
City Manager J Bryan Miller reported to the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce on potential abattoirs in Texas. A private or municipal model could cost 10000 to 20000 dollars, with Paris 1909 as a pioneer example. A survey team will visit to assess site feasibility and survey roads to support cotton interests and improve San Antonio road conditions.
Eagle Printing Company plans to display all county and state election returns on election night August 28. Precinct chairmen will relay counts to the Eagle, with bulletins from the Texas Election Bureau and Western Union, as governors and attorney general races draw interest. Citizens are invited to watch the board on Main Street while observers are asked to keep the front office clear.
Billie Batts son of Mr and Mrs Joe W Batts has returned from eight weeks at Camp Sherwood Forest Nahcotta Washington. En route he visited his sister Mrs Howard Burt in St Louis and they continued to Washington. He won first place in boating canoeing riding and swimming and tied for first in best all round camper, bringing honor to Bryan and Texas. He was enthused by the west but loves home and Bryan friends, the trip a gift from his sister.
Herman Henderson son of Mr and Mrs Will Henderson is developing his poultry project in Kurten. He is enlarging his equipment by building a new 20 by 18 feet chicken house to care for his 150 White Leghorn pullets. His flock will be kept for egg laying rather than sale. Herman is described as a successful poultryman.
Colonel W. W. Meacham aged 82, prominent Anderson lawyer, died at 3:00 am after a several months illness. Born in 1844 in North Carolina, he served in the Civil War then moved to Plantersville and finally settled in Anderson for nearly six decades. Funeral at 5 pm Thursday in Anderson with J. R. Howell attending.
Dr. E W Solomon and wife Mrs E W Solomon and son Hal of Lufkin are in Bryan visiting W W Solomon and family. They traveled by car and despite his age of over 75 Dr Solomon rose early to go fishing at Carlos Lake. He formerly served as pastor of the First Methodist church in Bryan about seven or eight years ago.
Joe Davis and James Pipkin of A. and M. have returned to Temple after spending the summer away. Their parents reside in Bryan and they had been in Temple working odd jobs before leaving Temple about two weeks ago.
The party enjoyed a lengthy excursion in the Ozark Hills with fishing and other sports before traveling directly to Bryan.
Paris fashion notes from August report skirts now end above the knees with scalloped edges and embroidery, creating a slimmer silhouette. Fur gains popularity with peroxide-treated squirrel, fox, and rabbit to blonde tones, while summer ensembles include white or pale yellow colors and an ivory ermine coat for motoring.
The list names County Treasurer Roy Montgomery County Judge H O Ferguson Tax Assessor Clyde F Goen County Superintendent D J McDonald County Clerk A S McSwain Sheriff Jim H Reed County Attorney W E Neeley County Commissioner Precinct 1 Guy F Boyett Precinct 2 John Sabo Precinct 4 F F Regmund M Moore.
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