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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
2
A fragment from the Bryan Weekly Eagle notes a penny sale item on April 22 1912 under a second class postal act of Congress. The brief entry records an early 20th century advertising notice with minimal details.
The text appears to be an editor note about Associated Press reproduction rights and crediting. It references the AP's exclusive use, dispatches, and rights reserved, with partial lines about daily representation and rates.
The discussion favors Texas road financing via a 386 million dollar bond issue funded by a tax. North Carolina's experience shows a completed system funded by bonds and federal aid, with annual sinking fund payments and a 4 cent gas tax plus license fees. The piece argues good roads yield broad dividends in commerce, schooling, rural life, and public mobility, suggesting Texas could mirror North Carolina's results.
Reports from Washington warn of tariff revision hearings starting January 7 as protectionist pressures rise across commodities. The talk signals widespread demand for duties, risking a farmer relief misstep if Congress rushes, with farm and industrial interests clashing and calls for sober, careful study.
The Citizens Highway Committee of 31 in Austin backs a 3 cent gas tax and $300,000,000 bond plan to fund hard surfaced intercounty roads from a general fund without county bonds. Washington congressionals split on an extra session for farm relief and tariff revision, with Texas editors urging spring action to aid farmers by fall and cut wartime delays.
While President Coolidge praised Central and South American nations at the Pan American Conference in Washington, Bolivia and Paraguay cut diplomatic relations after a clash of troops on a disputed boundary. The incident occurs as envoys meet in Buenos Aires to settle the border question, underscoring gaps in idealistic unity.
Reports indicate Bryan High School boys in vocational agriculture embrace farm tasks eagerly. Brazos County Texas, a region historically agricultural, faces future development tied to the farming generation and the prosperity of the next generation whether they stay rural or move to urban pursuits.
Bryan firemen and Fire Chief C. KE. Griesser advocate repairing pall toys not badly damaged for Good Cheer distribution. The plan stresses helpfulness and cooperation, inviting community support and commending Bryan for this spirit of service.
The article discusses Mrs. Mary Barton Adams's painting set on a mountainside at Bryan's new church, linking water’s cleansing power to spiritual renewal. It highlights Adams's artistry, the scene’s symbolism, and her status as a respected Bryan resident.
Albert R Kadell, 33, a Bryan native and former World War II veteran, died Wednesday morning at a Houston hospital. Funeral services are set in Houston as his mother Mrs M Kadell and brother Walter Kadell travel from Chicago. he is survived by his widow Florine Batte Kadell and three children, Elouise, Albert R Kadell Jr, and Florine Kadell. Former banker at San Jacinto Trust Company and member of Second Baptist Church, he was honored by Bryan friends for his Christian leadership.
The local American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting electing 1929 officers and planning Christmas box packing for Texas veterans. Elected were President Mrs I H Bartz Vice President Mrs Curtis L Gray Secretary Treasurer Mrs S D Hughes Sergeant at Arms Mrs Anton Krenek Chaplain Mrs Jesse C Thomson Historian Mrs A B McSwain. The unit aims to bring happiness to disabled government hospital veterans.
A Bryan Lions Club meeting featured a five minute talk on installment selling and its impact on banks. Speakers noted banks discount installment paper from finance firms and profited, with 1925 auto and GMAC paper showing small loss percentages. Guests included Bryan Public Schools superintendent Harry L. Durham and Allen Academy commandant A. D. Bruce. A prize puzzle on thought versus love wowed attendees with J. Coulter Smith and Thomas Gordon Watts winning splits.
An ad highlights that a drop of water may contain up to about one billion germs. It warns tiny cuts can cause serious illness and even fatal cases, urging immediate cleaning with Liquid Borozone and dusting with Borozone powder. Prices and seller Roman & Vick are listed.
The ad lists a wide range of items from gowns and coats to sweaters, hats, socks, shirts, gloves, undergarments, slippers, and boots. It urges shoppers to ensure quality by buying from W F Gibbs and Our Gift Suggestions, featuring leather goods, silk and wool accessories, and children’s footwear.
A readable fragment lists individuals including Smith Thomas Gordon Watts Fuller Kaplan Su ber Vitopil Neeley Ware Sherwood Morrison Wilson Erskine Franks Locke and Kathleen Stuart among the community notables and associates.
County Agent C. L. Beason has been asked by A. B. McSwain of Well born to assist with terracing. Beason will arrange support and requests all farmers interested in this soil protection method contact him.
Judge L. D. McGee fined violators of city ordinances in a Monday morning session. He read the law and stressed the need for enforcement to the defendants.
Marriage licenses were issued to P. J. Endler and Aline Yeager, Henry Newton and Mary Oliver, Jimmie Robertson and Rosa Lee Watson, H. A. Clay and Stella Phillips, Wilburn Wilson and Tennessee Shorter, Morecy Day and Jessie Lee Woods, L. B. Davis and Ozell Cotton.
I J Rosprim offers a substantial range of refinished and reconditioned furniture for sale at North Main Street.
Jesse Castillon, a railroad worker, is in Brazos county jail on charges of attacking 15 year old Estania Navarro, daughter of a track worker he had lived with. Sheriff Reed arrested him Monday and the mother favors formal charges.
A lighted lantern toppled from a truck loaded with household goods at the Home Oil Co filling station on College Avenue igniting a cushion. Firemen extinguished the blaze near 8 PM Saturday, causing about $10 in damage. The two Negro drivers fled. names not learned.
Mrs. Minnie Mae Foster widow of Dave Foster of Steep Hollow died Sunday at 9 30 am at her home on East 27th Street Bryan after a brief illness. She was 51 years 9 months and 20 days old born February 19 1877 and lived in Brazos county all her life. She leaves five children Roy B D Foster and Mrs J B Sample and Misses Mildred and Ruby Foster all of Bryan. Funeral services were held at the family home at 3 pm conducted by Rev R S Marshall of the First Methodist Church Bryan. Interment followed at Steep Hollow Cemetery under McCulloch Dansby funeral directors.
Morris Williamson offers registered Poland China piglets as Xmas presents. Listings include Rt. 4 address and phone 921 W for inquiries.
A fire discovered shortly after 1 am destroyed the Candy Hill store and contents owned by Willie Hunter. Building loss estimated at 300 dollars with 200 dollars insured. contents valued at 500 dollars with no insurance. Origin undetermined and no water supply nearby. FOR SALE: 69 acre improved farm at Steep Hollow listed by J. W. Mathis.
Mothers urged to recognize restless sleep loss of appetite itching nose and fingers as possible worm symptoms. White's Cream Vermifuge advertised as a safe remedy, priced at 35 cents per bottle from Roman & Vick.
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