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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
2
Entered at the post office at Bryan Texas April 28 1912 as second class matter under act of congress March 8 1878 Rates Daily One year seven fifty Weekly Eagle in Brazos County 150 per year six months 100 Member of Associated Press.
Senator Capper lauds co operation especially in marketing arguing groups grow stronger as they unite. The piece urges expanding cooperation beyond protection to wider progress so Bryan needs less protection and more collaborative growth for all.
A historical list of ministerial appointments issued by Bishop Galloway at the Texas Methodist conference session records pastors assigned to Austin Brenham Calvert Houston Galveston and other districts. Names include Leclerc Whaling Shettles Solomon Massey Willis Sears Kilgore Wooten Cullen Garrett Hotchkiss Ward Horn Green Hootchkiss Oxley Bradfield Thomas Bergin Williford Murray Mickle Newsom Hooper Navasota Phair Adams MeLarty and others.
Message urges Bryan residents to reflect on their role in local progress and unity. It stresses that the town’s character equals its citizens and calls for active, intelligent citizenship to push Bryan forward.
The piece asserts that everyone is selling something including ideas desires and themselves to customers or friends. It emphasizes that success depends on personal effort and urges constant cheerfulness courtesy and kindness in daily interactions.
R. F. McSwain of Wellborn in Brazos county finished second in the International College Students Livestock Judging Contest held in Chicago last Saturday. The event drew competitors from fifteen states, marking a notable honor for McSwain and pride for Bryan and Brazos county residents.
Winter weather proves paved streets are worth. When demand grows for passable roads, the county should pursue concrete highways. Such conditions highlight the need for durable routes usable in any weather.
With the season closed, players transition to study as coaches note a shift toward math and literacy. The playful line hints at boys embracing English and intercepting a forward pass in mathematics, signaling a lighthearted take on education after sports.
The author argues that spending thousands on football is worthwhile. He says football teaches leadership, discipline, and quick thinking, shaping youths for life. Defeat is learnable, and the sport builds character and ambition through struggle.
Joseph Herschel Coffin argues personality is the greatest factor in the universe and defends individualism as God given. He warns against guarding one’s personality to avoid selfishness and likens society to a mosaic where every distinct personality is essential to harmony.
A Houston Post columnist rebuts a claim that free moral agency is obsolete. He argues man remains a free agent despite reform, notes reform curtails license not freedom, and criticizes hypocrisy as a refuge of weak and unmoral agents while defending the persistence of personal responsibility.
The piece urges readers to start Christmas shopping early and consider others by using the Eagle’s advertising columns to learn about suitable gifts. It argues personal profit is not the sole motive and calls merchants and shoppers to act with thoughtfulness.
Vinson A. Collins of Dallas released his formal platform for next year's governor election after weeks of indicating his candidacy. The campaign season is already heating up with multiple hopefuls entering the race as observers anticipate a vigorous contest.
A reflective quotation about measuring life by action and character rather than time or feelings. It contrasts thinking and feeling with noble actions and living by heartfelt effort. The author emphasizes deeds over dates or clocks.
Advice urges residents to spend locally to keep the town thriving and ensure a livable community. It emphasizes supporting energetic, alert businesspeople who deserve patronage.
Lavater quotes about mastery over emotions emphasizing restraint in displaying happiness and sorrow.
The Extension Service monthly luncheon at the Mess Hall featured group No. 5 leadership with Miss Virginia West as chairwoman. Cadet musicians J W Dorsey H E Belcher O Zappe C R Dockum and O P McCarty provided music as A L Ward opened the program. John R Edmonds followed with a Christmas retrospection and staff riddles, while Santa Claus appearances by G W Orms and Mrs Kate Lee Daugherty sparked humor with playful presents including an almanac labeled Constitution and By-Laws of the Ku Klux Klan. Visitors attended and praised the event as entertaining.
Post Master Marvin F. Carroll reports the best day's business for the Bryan post office this year Saturday. Mail your Christmas packages early and avoid the rush.
The Mineral Wells Index notes the Early Risers Club invites readers to rise early for fresh air and sunrise beauty. The piece also challenges editor Sam Miller to pay a price for greater public service, hinting at a contrast with President Coolidge’s membership.
Sam Braswell and Sam Harben, both Texas press veterans, form a partnership to publish the Texas Christian Advocate Methodist paper. Braswell has sold the Clarendon News and will relocate to Richardson for the new venture. The industry notes the duo as a strong “Sam Club” Team poised for success.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, a suffrage leader, says neither Democrats nor Republicans have yet fielded a man who is big enough for the job. Her remark captures the political stalemate and her high standards for leadership.
Fragmentary line reads all thoughts and passions are ministers of Love feeding its sacred flame. The surviving couplet hints at the enduring reach of love as a driving force in human life.
A village scene describes a man in a freshly pressed suit who travels as a salesman, illustrating a small town image of commerce and mobility. The line echoes a proverb about how appearance signals professional life in rural settings.
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Holiday season sales push urges shoppers to start early for best picks and savings. Local merchants promote gift ideas, specials, and extended hours to attract customers before Christmas.
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An attributed Goethe quotation notes that merit and good fortune are closely united, reflecting on how talent and luck interplay in success.
A terse line notes fools inclined to chatter reveal their folly. The phrase hints at reputation and embarrassment arising from careless speech without naming people or places.
Rev J J Tatum accepts invitation from Warren Street Baptist Church pastor to conduct revival services starting December 30. He will depart for Carterville Illinois shortly after Christmas holidays.
A Friday birthday party for seven year old Simmie Wheeler at her mother Mrs. C. C. Wheeler home featured chrysanthemums and rose buds, games, music, contests, and a punch bowl served by Lillie Rusk Walker Lois Spell and Imaree Wheeler.
The Free Baptist church Christian Endeavor Society met last evening at 6 45 with a large crowd despite bad weather. Miss Lena Wooten presides as the group plans further attendance contests and spiritual and social work for the church. Mrs C B Thompson led Sundays program on Obedience with scripture Psalms 40 read by Miss Ruby Wheeler and Mrs Albert Buchanan delivering the hour’s message. Mrs R M Dansby sang One Sweetly Solemn Thought with Mrs Walter Holmes at the piano.
Funeral services for Wilson Reed 71 of Brazos County were held Sunday afternoon at Wixon cemetery with Rev. J J Tatum officiating. Reed, born August 15 1852 in Brazos County, died December 1 after a weeklong illness. he married Jennie Wooten in 1871 and left a large family including ten children and twenty three grandchildren. Pallbearers included D A Phipps J H Wilcox Allen Carson Harvey Schwahn D L Wilcox and E A Phillips.
Mr and Mrs Henry Kurten of Kurten visited Bryan to see son Jim Kurten off to Fort Worth for the Texas club boys and girls convention in Chicago. Jim, Brazos county representative, earned a free trip by excellence in club work this year.
Rev J W Handy of Alvarado preached at Edge Free Baptist church Sunday at eleven o clock. He has accepted a pastorate with Free Baptist churches at Edge Kurten and Harvey and will reside in Harvey with his family arriving later this week.
Houston witnesses report a domestic killing in which Frank Gibson, 25, shot and killed his divorced wife Minerva Ward, 23, and then fatally wounded himself, leaving Ward dead and Gibson seriously injured.
The Philathea class of First Methodist Sunday School led by Mrs. C. O. Henderson cleared $25.85 from a Saturday rummage sale despite bad weather. This is the second sale. the first netted $50. Funds will support the class work spreading good cheer throughout the year.
The Brazos County Chamber of Commerce gave $100 to the Good Cheer Association at a morning board meeting to support Santa Claus and holiday spirit in Bryan and Brazos County. Directors paused regular meetings until January 5 1924 due to the busy season, while critics screened solicitors and endorsed only those with chamber backing.
The Allen Academy Dramatic Club held its first banquet of the year at the Green Parrot Tea Room with 22 attendees. Prof W L Harrington spoke on the club’s progress on the play Richelieu as a colored jazz orchestra played.
Allen Academy of Bryan appears best poised to reclaim the Texas Academy Athletic Conference title after a mud filled 0 0 tie with San Marcos Baptist Academy. The team has won most conference games under Coach Hudson and built a strong record against Terrill Dallas and the Texas School for the Deaf.
An old medication advertisement claims the Blue Star Remedy relieves itching eczema tetter cracked hands ringworm chapped face poison oak sunburns old sores and similar conditions. Marketed by M. H. James Drug Company with bold claims of quick relief.
Rev. R. L. Brown of Cottonwood Baptist Church led a Friday night Thanksgiving service followed by a donation drive for Buckner's Orphan Home in Dallas. The offering totaled about $15 in cash with 30 hens, many bushels of sweet potatoes, fruits and clothing included.
Late Friday Sheriff L E Morehead and Deputy D D Jolly arrested H Haynes at Benchley and brought him to Bryan where he was jailed on drunkenness and ill treatment of his seventeen year old daughter. The offense occurred in Robertson county and he was moved to Franklin jail to await trial.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam for rural carriers to be held in Bryan Texas on January 12 1924 to fill the post office Benchley Texas and related rural routes. Salaries range from 1800 to 2450 2600 per year with mileage supplements and no separate wagon and motor route exams. Only domiciled citizens may apply and both sexes may enter but sex may be requested by appointing officers. Women restricted unless qualifying military spouse widow status. Forms and blanks available from the vacancy office or Washington and applicants must bring unmounted photos taken within two years.
Pierre Josserand student teacher at A and M College married Adriana Bragg of Mumford at 10 Saturday morning in the home of Rev. C E Bullock. Rev Bullock officiated. The couple will reside in Bryan where the groom is well known and popular.
The Music Study Club meeting, moved from Thanksgiving to December 6, is rescheduled to December 13 due to a conflict with the Extension Service Club. Mrs. Charles Feker will lead the program on that date, studying the life of Schubert.
W. C. Hardy of San Antonio formerly of Bryan and an Eagle Printing Company employee is visiting Bryan as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Cox. He now works for the San Antonio Evening Light and notes many local improvements since his last visit.
John M. Bligh of Decatur Alabama offers a free booklet about cotton seed cultivation titled Half and Half. Includes basic methods and tips for growers in the region.
Bryan Presbyterian Movement for Christian Education aims to raise 6000 dollars toward a 1.35 million educational fund. Executive committee outlines a phased push, names campaign roles, and plans team heads under a dean system as work begins.
Members of Bry an lodge travel to Waco to attend the Grand Chapter and Grand Council of the Grand Lodge of Texas. J. D. Martin H. E. Randolph W. W. Kraft T. A. Mason T. L. Berdine W. F. Davis and Roy Hudspeth are among the travelers for the event running through Thursday.
Women describe relief from female troubles after taking Stella Vitae. They report improved weight, steadier nerves, better appetites, and reduced headaches and backaches. The advertisement credits roots and herbs and urges Texas women to investigate the treatment, noting Bryan sellers M A James Drug Co and James Drug Store No 2.
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