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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
1
The writer urges Bryan residents to vote for October 6 bond measure to fund a city water tower. He argues higher service during fires and daily use, with expected savings of about 2000 in insurance and 2000 in operating costs, totaling 4000 toward a 30000 project, paid off in seven to eight years.
The Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association announced immediate aid of up to one million dollars for members in Central Texas breath-affected counties. President John T. Orr said funds will flow through the Texas Cotton Growers' Finance Corporation with rediscount privileges via the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank after a Board meeting.
The Bryan Bible Club held its final lesson led by Mrs. A L Page on Acts 28 focusing on Paul's last missionary journey. She linked the voyage to Christian life, urged Bible study and prayer, and noted the Pages’ departure with regret as the club’s sweetest meeting yet.
AUSTIN Aug 25 After September 1 hunters caught without hunting licenses in Texas cannot purchase licenses or hunt. Commissioner T E Hubby of the fish and game department said the new law from the Thirty-ninth Legislature prohibits wardens from issuing licenses to those convicted of hunting without a license.
Tokyo Aug 26 The Japanese Cabinet accepted an invitation to send delegates to the Chinese customs conference. It concurred with the agreement among the United States and Great Britain to participate in the meeting.
County Agent C L Benson announces a request for 500 cotton pickers to harvest 1 2 bale and up at $1.00 per hundred with housing wood and water provided. Brazos county residents are urged to report to the county agent or Chamber of Commerce secretary to confirm needs and avoid travel waste.
Dr D H Reid poultry husbandman of the A and M College will judge poultry exhibits and deliver an address at the Tabor fair in Brazos county. His engaging personality and deep industry knowledge promise an interesting talk for fairgoers.
Dr. W. B. Bizzell and family arrive in Norman, Oklahoma, after noon last Thursday as he assumes the presidency of the State University. Elaine and Sangster Bizzell accompany him, praising friendly reception and recalling Bryan College ties.
The following licenses were issued since the last publication per County Clerk records A S McSwain Geo L Cargill and Stella Mae Karnegay A Lenox and Elmer Williams Tom Hudson and Eva Gilbert Webster Robinson and Threcie Hasken J C Ratcliff and Miss Letha Mason.
Bryan K of P led a delegation to Normangee Lodge No. 381 for an evening meeting. Chancellor Commander R C Franks J E Gammon district deputy Harold Sanders Emmett Wallace Wade Cox and Brooks Beale accompanied by W R Morrison returned after midnight reporting heavier rain in Normangee than Bryan and noting work in esquire for two candidates.
A rain began about 7 oclock Tuesday evening and persisted past midnight across Brazos County. Totals ranged from .62 to 1.73 inches from Bryan and College Station gauges, with widespread rainfall reported at Reliance, Kurten, Coleview, Wheelock, Benchley, and Wellborn. Wellborn notes the best rain of the season.
The Civil Service Commission announced an open competitive examination for Chief of the Bureau of Agricultural Economies. Thomas Cooper of Kentucky had been appointed temporarily by the Agricultural Department, a move the Commission would not approve as the method used by Secretary Jardine. Cooper remains in temporary post pending the exam.
Tokyo suffered nearly 36 hours of continuous rainfall flooding Honjo and other areas. Electric light, telephone and streetcar service were impaired as about 1,000 homes were inundated in the city.
New car registrations since the last publication recorded by Brazos County official records show entries under Tax Collector J. Marion Ferguson Mills P. Walker Bryan J. E. Vincent and F. J. Black Fort Worth with details of owners and vehicles.
Mooring Plantation at Steele's Store aims to irrigate vast acreage using water from a 4,262 foot artesian well. Clarke & Thompson of Breckenridge oversee the operation noting the well may become Texas's largest artesian source with potential daily output of 2.5 million gallons and irrigation for up to 70 acres per day. Work includes pulling casing and securing a solid wall from 2,885 feet depth to the surface under expert crew leadership.
A single gate valve will shut water at depths of 760 and 2560 feet and merge both flows under one control. It will regulate output to any desired rate, aiding the irrigation project as the ultimate aim of the well work.
Bryan residents on vacation send back postcards showing snow capped peaks in Switzerland and Colorado gondolas in Venice canals scenes in Holland Italy and Belgium and other nations. Most travelers delay return until schools reopen or autumn foliage signals cooler weather.
Former Frisco Railroad official addresses West Texas Congress about eliminating middleman in a major plan. He urges direct action to streamline operations and reduce costs. The testimony outlines proposed shifts in oversight and revised procurement channels for rail projects.
B F Yoakum of New York urged a national cooperative commodity distribution system at the West Texas Farmers Educational Congress in Amarillo. He argued current marketing paths cut too deeply from producer prices as about 1000 farmers listened to examples and other speakers proposed reforms.
At the Bryan Rotary Club noon meeting E. E. Yeager introduces County Agent C. G. L. Beason who outlines irrigation plans and diversification, noting 26 plants along the Brazos River from Hearne to Navasota and urging truck crop growth. He emphasizes bankers' leadership in agriculture and shifts from single cropping.
A. P. Palasotto of Marlin offers 200 dollars for information leading to arrests and conviction of those responsible for the death of his sister Josephine Palasotto found dead May 30 in her home near Bryan. Coroner jury ruled death at hands of unknowns. she was 69, choked and struck with auto spring. Entrance believed through a kitchen window. Marlin relative related to Pete Palasota of Bryan.
W. P. Pinkney Graham visiting Rock Prairie with his parents was taken ill and brought to Bryan Hospital around 6 AM. Doctors say the coming hours will decide if surgery is needed. Graham recently accepted a head coaching post in Joplin Missouri and planned to depart soon.
Medina county agent Jack Forgason received a foundation flock of registered Angora goats for A and M. E M Regenbrecht attended the presentation and praised the animals quality. The donors credited Forgason for highlighting the college need and his leadership in Medina county.
W. M. Wickes led the regular Bryan Gun Club shoot with 47 of 50. H. J. Lenz and A. W. Emmet tied for second at 44, F. L. Cavitt was third with 42. Wickes again led the handicap with 24 of 25.
B F Williams state reclamation engineer announced in Bryan the completion of major topographic survey work along the Brazos and the installation of an automatic flow gauge at Pitts bridge. The gauge was ordered about three weeks ago and was placed during his conference with Brazos River Reclamation Association officials led by President John M Lawrence.
E. E. Sapp, a Brazos County inmate joined a five year sentence at Baseman prison farm on the Trinity river. On a furlough he visited the Eagle office in Bryan to drum up support for a pardon. He praised farm crops and claimed a clean disciplinary record. He also visited Lufkin and Dallas during the trip.
County Superintendent D. J. McDonald calls for prompt submission of teacher contracts to be recorded. He notes a state per capita figure of $14, approved by State Superintendent S. M. N. Marrs, and instructs school boards to use this amount as the basis for their year planning and work.
Mrs A B Butler and her family move from Odom to Bryan and will reside in the Cortemegna house near the East Side School. She will teach at the school in the coming term and is sister to J D Martin of this city and Ed Martin of Steele's Store.
State law requiring headlight testing goes into effect September 1 with fines for first offense from 5 to 26 dollars and 25 to 200 dollars for second offense. Numerous testing stations exist in Bryan and delays could occur as motorists rush to meet the deadline. A 25 cent test fee applies with extra charges for any needed alterations.
Cotton futures closed today down 15 to 20 points as market activity cooled. Local market receipts were quoted at 22 8-4 cents, signaling weaker demand and broader price declines.
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