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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1932
Page
4
A humorous column sharing quirky home made drink formulas allegedly from Al K. Hall. It lists Uncle Sam Cocktail with tomato juice milk and bluing plus brandy, Babe Ruth Special with bootleg gin LESAKERS rye and scotch, and a Scotch Highball with radiator alcohol varnish and a corn cob pipe, warning of unsafe aromas and effects.
The column reflects on Jim n Walker's political collapse amid Tammany Hall backlash and media glamour. It contrasts his dazzling career in New York with the final isolation abroad, plus reminiscences of reporters and stage memories and a vignette of Central Park Mall scenes.
A reflective piece urges practical, generous Christmas giving amid tighter budgets. It highlights abundant gifts at lower prices, emphasizes aiding friends in need, and calls for broader, more meaningful sharing during the season.
The Bryan community mourns the sudden death of J Allen Myers on Monday morning. A longtime business figure and sought after pioneer, Myers helped expand Bryan and its trade territory through energetic local leadership and community building. His loss is deeply felt by residents who recall his optimistic drive and public spirit.
The piece argues that debt settlements by ceding territory are unlikely beyond European and Caribbean transfers. It notes Britain and France hold American possessions with fruits, sugar and lumber as chief exports. It cites Stimson and the failed Italian, Belgian and Danish gains, and questions U S interest in German colonies or Pacific expansion.
After lifting the cattle tick quarantine Brazos County sees rising dip counts and larger herds estimated at 130 000 cattle monthly. Quality cattle including Herefords and dairy stock are improving, with planned Hereford sires import and milk production expected to rise, boosting county wealth and farming balance.
Houston Post reports McLennan county cotton farmers plan a 20 percent increase in acreage for the coming season. Despite lower returns per acre and steady prices, growers see higher per-acre profits from cotton than alternative crops. Analysts warn the move could worsen price pressures if nationwide acreage expands, with calls to shift toward feed, livestock, and other crops to support local relief efforts.
Twenty five years ago the Royan Morning Eagle notes Yeager winning first premium at the San Antonio International Fair with cash awards totaling 116 dollars. L B Morehead and Lila Holligan wed at Steep Hollow church. A surprise greet greeted Rev J J Tatum amid a groceries gift. Homer Wilson received a call from Colorado Springs Christian church. J T Maloney and Joseph visit Franklin. J E Farquhar buys hogs from J O Chance and Fountain Bros for Monday delivery. R L Bennett, a cotton expert, will relocate his headquarters to Paris Texas with family leaving for Arkansas. Lee Wilson and Ola Lindsey of the Tabor community marry by Justice Edge.
Harold N. Beck urges Oceanside readers that supporting local merchants, printers, and professionals builds community growth. He argues parents and teachers should instill a “trade at home” conscience in students to sustain property values and civic development.
The city commission will meet Friday night to discuss improved sanitary conditions and the possible funding of sewer extensions and related improvements in the city.
President-elect Roosevelt, meeting with Southern cotton shippers including T. F. Bush of Waco and J. W. Garrow of Houston, expresses concern for cotton farmers and urges leaders to present relief plans to Congress during the short session.
The 1988 crop relief debate moves to Congress as cotton leaders urge a non partisan liquidating agency to handle over 3 000 000 bales and the repeal of the farm marketing act. They argue government cotton practices erode market confidence and urge swift action before the new administration takes office. Houston Post.
Brazos County Health Board launches the 1952 Christmas Seal Sale with 60 percent of county sales staying for local health projects 35 percent to the Texas Tuberculosis Association and 5 percent to national work. President Hoover lauds the annual appeal urging generous support for clinics nursing services and tuberculosis education.
Morning group pictures captured for the Stephen KP Austin High School annual The Bronco. The senior class will have individual portraits while the post includes names of sponsors Miss Margaret Benson and John W. Black Jr with faculty sponsors Sam Crenshaw and W R Carmichael.
Prudential mothers increasingly choose Creomulsion for any child cough or cold. The ad claims Creomulsion emulsifies creosote with six other medicinal elements to soothe inflamed membranes and curb germ growth, noting no narcotics and urging immediate purchase from druggists.
Funeral services were held today for William W. Gainer known as Bill a longtime Bryan resident born January 29 1867 in Independence Washington County He served as Bryan city secretary in 1914 and lived with his sister Mrs C P Jones in Bryan He was a member of the First Baptist Church and is survived by two sisters three nieces and four nephews Interment was at Bryan City Cemetery.
County committee reports on a meat killing and canning demonstration at Mrs. J. Conaway home with eleven present. An animal weighing pounds on foot and 400 dressed yielded twelve cans with value 22.05, foot value 18, cans 7.25, increasing value by 1. Conaway also killed another for personal use weighing 575 on foot and 200 dressed, with foot value 6, cans and seasoning 1.75, meat canned value 1, total increase 2.25. Miss Blanche Brownhs home demonstration agent reported a new China cabbage from Seaman Kurten, tender leaves good for raw use.
Prominent locals and visitors pass through Bryan today including Mrs J T Sneed and Tom ler from Georgetown, Mrs Lee J Rountree from Houston, Mrs J M West Jr, Mrs Edna Goodman from the Salle Beauty Shop, Constable Horace Reed at home recovering, and H J Keith with L G Stead of Keith Grimes county visiting Bryan. Dorris Abrams staying with Monette Gregi and Thomas Bullock leaving to visit Hearne.
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