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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1926
Page
2
Fragmented letter page notes advertising figures and local names including Germs Detty Pree and Meuser Avenue New York. It contains political and economic snippets about cotton crop receipts, farming opinions, and calls for self reliance in finance with quoted remarks from Marcus Kavaragh and Metemus Ward.
Community members urge a dedicated venue in Bryan for arts, music, and education citing leadership at A and M College. Dutch Hohn, ex A and M footballer, questions local appreciation and calls merchants who resist supporting the college’s activities.
A speaker claimed no northern and eastern business would come to Texas unless state governance changed, but the writer argues big business is already arriving from the north and east. The United States observes Texas for its abundant resources and potential dividends.
The piece warns of rising tuberculosis among young girls and notes self starvation weakens the body. It blames parental lack of control and urges youths and parents to heed guidance to avoid danger and pursue longer, healthier lives.
Bra zos County farm youths return to A and M College under a pullet plan started last year. Poultry clubs led by the county agent will sell the pullets at auction on the show’s final day to attract interest from farmers in improving poultry stock. The program, first of its kind in Brazos, is expected to yield strong results and become an annual event.
The piece extols Bryan and Brazos County prospects, urging effective city and county administration. It argues education, agriculture, and location offer vast untapped potential, and that steady planning and civic enterprise will transform Bryan into a regional hub over time.
The article urges Brazos County to develop pecan trees as a major local resource. It notes river bottom lands and unplanted acres suitable for pecans, citing Bryan yard examples by A. M. Waldrop and others as proof trees can provide shade and nut yields. It advocates a slogan of a pecan tree in every yard.
A quotation attributed to Walt Whitenan asserts the Earth and stars belong to religion. The line frames a view tying celestial elements to sacred purpose.
The Delphian Chapter gathered Friday under Mrs W B Cline. The afternoon discussed The New World and its Colonization relation to Old World conditions with readings on Columbus, Later Explorations, England to 1715, France to 1715, and related reports by members.
Dr C A Searcy left Saturday for Los Angeles Texas near the Mexican border to join friends on a hunting trip. He aims to bag a big deer and vows not to return until he does. Betsy his daughter pleads for a Christmas homecoming as G W Lewis and other friends join the party with hopes of venison.
County Agent C L Beason reports an encouraging outlook for a major poultry show set for Thursday through Saturday. He forecasts at least 5 000 attendees if weather cooperates, with entries from Brazos and neighboring counties including Burleson Washington Grimes Milam and Robertson. The event space is the Sebesta building on Bryan street near Dansby Furniture Co. The Brazos County Poultry Association directory is drawing statewide interest with orders for 25 to 50 copies and a poultry school in Taylor Texas.
Al len Academy boys of College Avenue Baptist Church enjoyed a Saturday night picnic at Carter's creek bridge. Teacher Mrs. Locke Mc Neely led the event with helpers Mrs. M. P. Walker and Mrs. K. B. Grant. The group rode from Bryan at 5 PM, ate supper, and returned about 9.
A health brief notes 666 remedies claim to combat colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria, asserting onyx cures kill germs and boost recovery across illnesses.
Colonel Ike Ashburn resigns as executive secretary of the Ex-Students Association at A and M College effective January 1. He will become vice president and general manager of the Houston Chamber of Commerce, succeeding H. H. Haines.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clarke of Waco, born and raised in Brazos county, visit Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Lawrence. Clarke married Miss Bessie Ross, daughter of ex Govern or Ross and former president of A M College. He formerly did business in Washington and considers Houston manufacturing.
The Texas Aggies launch the 1926-27 basketball season in College Station with two games against Sam Houston Teachers College on December 13 and 14. A tentative match with Houston YMCA is planned for December 15 at home. An Oklahoma game is scheduled for January 4 in College Station.
A Houston trial seeks a continuance as defense attorney Henderson of Bryan TS defends Sledge Houston. The motion aims to delay proceedings to allow additional preparation time and case review by the Houston court.
Franklin December 6 District Judge W C Davis presiding over the Houston trial heard defense requests for a noon continuance to secure witnesses arrested. The State said it was ready for trial and would contest. Houston, a former Somerville peace officer and current railroad special agent, faces a charge of slaying Allen White the Somerville city marshal on March 23.
The Woman's Benefit Association held an election at Knights of Pythias Hall. Elected officers include Commander Mrs. P. H. Halton Lieutenant-Commander Mrs. H. McDowell Past Commander Mrs. J. R. Wright Chaplain Mrs. C. F. Ashcraft Record Keeper Mrs. W. H. Carrol Lady at Arms Mrs. Pat Patterson Sergeant Mrs. Will Holmes Sentinel Mrs. W. F. Davis Pickttt Mrs. F. W. Jensen Collector Mrs. H. T. Holland Musician Mrs. Forest Jones.
Ernest L. Tutt of the U S Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce told a Social Science Seminar at A and M College that South America has vast but underdeveloped cotton potential. He cited labor shortages in Argentina and Brazil, limited education, and preference for coffee and other crops, with no near shift to large scale cotton.
Mrs Dalton and another speaker attended a Sunday B Y P U gathering in Bryan at 7 oclock. On Monday they visited Bryen High School meeting the Senior class to discuss Baylor College Belton. They traveled from Madisonville by car and left for Temple after noon.
A Sunday morning service at First Methodist Church united in christening Martha Mae Lawrence, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Lawrence Jr, and Bettye Ann McCartney, daughter of Mr and Mrs M E McCartney. Rev H H McCain led the ceremony with E J Jenkins and Mrs J B Priddy assisting.
Bryan Chapter 222, Order of the Eastern Star, will present holiday numbers at their chapter rooms in the Masonic Temple on Monday night December 13. All members are urged to be present. Mrs. R L Brown is worthy matron and chairs the notice. Decorations chair is Mrs Chas F Hillier. Entertainment chair is Mrs R E Smith. Refreshments chair is Mrs Morris Tatum.
American chickens headed to Greece with church blessing to rejuvenate Grecian poultry. One hundred prize fowl from American farms travel to the ruins of Greece. more poultry, turkeys, and possibly pigs and cattle may follow to boost local flocks.
J R Sheppard of Colorado Texas, who lived in Brazos county for 35 years, is visiting W F Gibbs and friends. In livestock and farming, he attends the State Masonic meeting at Waco and returns to Bryan to see old friends. He notes Bryan’s improvement and growing appeal since the old muddy business district days.
Texas tops twenty states in the National Egg Laying Contest conducted by Texas A and M College. A five-hen pen produced 1442 eggs in 365 days, averaging 288.6 eggs per hen. Winner is L C Beall Jr of Vashon Washington, with care by A M College staff.
Attorneys secured a continuance to the June 1 1927 term after six witnesses were absent. Judge J B Price overruled a venue change request amid anti klan sentiment claims in Burleson County. Lange’s public appearance in 1923 sparked a courtroom roast at the Tabernacle led by A D Jackson and a jovial sermon scene.
Texas boys and girls at the fifth national 4 H Club congress in Chicago presented G L Noble with an Angora goat rug as thanks for entertainment. Sparks McKay of Eddy Texas delivered the gift. Noble led programs for 1200 youths from farms nationwide while the Texas delegation showcased Longhorn State pride with sombreros and fruit gifts.
Rev Jesse C Thomas and Mrs Thomas were surprised with an old fashion pounding by College Methodist Church members on Tuesday evening. The event, staged by the Sunday School Service Club and joined by the Women's Missionary Society, followed their return to College charge at Orange last week.
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