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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
4
The column extols domestic virtues and home life, praising Army wives for turning plain shacks into welcoming homes. It recalls a bright cabin by a dreary plain and lauds Rus sell Watt and Mrs Kay Hassell for scenery quality and elegant costumes drawing audience praise.
A veteran recalls a shift from cotton goods to automobiles as the top money maker. He notes past prosperity with long hours and large dry goods sales, contrasting it with today where smaller exchanges and auto related papers offer better profits. He observes customers traveled 60 miles by wagon, not car.
A late night auto crash moved through Bryan influencing the city scene. The Dokey Lodge plans a barbecue for members and families at 7 PM tomorrow at the Fin-Feather Club with a snappy program. Halsell Motor’s window shows Santa with a Dodge for Christmas.
A list of planned subjects for farm courses and extension talks covering corn hogs dairy herd husbandry crop selections and marketing from December through January, including planning the 1927 farm business and various crops such as velvet beans oats sorghums soybeans peanuts and cantaloupes.
The piece notes the first real wintry weather of the season in Bryan Texas and urges readers to prepare for Christmas Day with thoughts of loved ones. It speaks of Maeterlinck and the beauty, joy, and blessings of the Christmastide, guiding hearts away from shadows toward happiness and family.
The audience lauded Miss Hutton and Miss Julia Southard for standout performances as Eunice Ingall and Julia Murdoch. Cast members Gus Cox Jack Murphy and Raymond Withers were noted for strong work, with Mrs. Paul Stevens praised for directing and shaping the production.
Final report of the Tenth Annual Roll Call of the American Red Cross in Brazos County shows a total of $145 raised from Nov 11 to Nov 26 1926. Mrs F L Thomas of College Station reported to F L Cavitt Bryan treasurer. no public office exists locally. Albert Buchanan continues as volunteer organizer and executive secretary since 1917 serving the division and national Red Cross.
Bandits who robbed the Sav ings Bank in Modale Iowa earlier today fled after firing their way out with 3000 dollars. They were surrounded by passes near the river and a gun battle was expected before capture.
Bethel Cemetery to sell cedar Christmas trees with proceeds funding beautification efforts. Interested buyers should contact Nunn Jones atHarvey.
Brazos county farmers show strong interest in home orchards with frequent inquiries on fruit varieties. W B Lanham lists suitable peaches plums grapes figs pears and berries for Brazos county home orchards and notes Methley plum and fig suit local conditions. He urges using adaptable varieties from reliable nurseries on well drained land and avoiding diseased trees.
Miss Mary V. McCormick taught at the local school then spent the weekend with her Mt. Pleasant parents. Families from Boone Prairie and nearby areas shared Sunday visits with relatives including the Shipper Merryman Bray Wood Brown and Holder households. A ramond Richardson singing Sunday night drew many attendees.
Charles Rhodes, longtime Edge resident, died Saturday December 9 after a lingering illness. Aged 59, he is survived by his widow and nine children Calvin Alvin Minnie Myrtle Eugene Otho Edward Linner Neal and Louise, a twin brother Calvin, and half-sister Mrs. John Denman. Funeral at House Cemetery conducted by Rev. J. J. Pipkin. Floral tributes reflected community sympathy.
Former Bryan Girl Miss Mary Jessie Stone will assume duties as Louisiana State home demonstration agent in January after graduate study at Columbia University. Stone, known to Bryan and College friends as a district agent with A and M College, left Bryan two years ago for graduate work. Friends follow her moves. The Friendship Bible Class of First Baptist Sunday School meets Dec 17 at 7 30 pm to pack Christmas stockings for Buechner Orphan Home Dallas.
The article blends a school note on education’s aims with a fantasy vignette about a haunted house and a gold thief tale. It references gradual civilizational progress, the goals of education, and the need to identify high performing student groups, followed by a narrative about a man confronting danger in a shadowy house and warnings about gold thieves. It also includes multiple classroom updates from Bryan Grade School.
A moonlit rider ascends to a desolate village and halts on a hill crest. He chooses a leftward road into a grove and toward a ramshackle house where blue lights flicker, suggesting a mystery.
Quote-heavy excerpt defines advertising as educating the public about identity location and offerings in goods or services. It asserts only those with nothing to offer should avoid advertising, citing Elbert Hubbard.
Special to the Eagle reports the death of Martha Mae Wilson nine months old. She is survived by her parents Pirate and the three year old sister Viola. Funeral services were held at Alexander Church with Rev. R. L. Brown officiating. Interment followed in Alexander Cemetery. Pallbearers were Woodrow Walker Joe White Jr Hugh Thurman and Grady McWhorter.
The eighth and ninth grade sewing class surprised their teacher R B Hearne on Monday morning with flowers gifts and cake made by Alma Kindt. The community notes Mrs Adolph Kopeteky Lavada Childress and Louise are mentioned in illness updates while visits from families occur around Amarillo Normangee and Cameron. Hog killing noted as daily duty after a Monday norther.
The Wide Awake Community Club hosted the Bryan Lions for an evening of music by the Allen band and grape juice and cake afterward. Herman Henderson spoke about a Chicago trip, and Kurten celebrated the marriage of Meta Plagens to Fritz Weise at the Kurten Evangelical church with a rice shower and reception.
The Brazos County Boys and Girls Club notes praise 1920s club work funded by the Houston Chamber of Commerce. Homer Sheffield, prize winning 1926 club boy, is highlighted as an example of impact inspiring broader service and leadership. Rotary Club collaboration urged Bryan adoption of a club to extend Rotary principles to the countryside.
Extension entomologist R R Reppert urges prompt nicotine sulphate dust for turnip lice damage in turnips. He cautions that once yellowing or death begins control is usually too late and offers a home mixing illustration in the press letter. Brazos county youths urged to send club stories to showcase local farm work.
The Minneapolis Journal announces a grant of 5000 dollars to support boys and girls club work in Minnesota. The article argues nationwide recognition of club programs has grown, highlighting the movement’s importance.
Extension Service warns that many county orchard projects fail due to diseased nursery stock causing root rot crown gall and other troubles. Emphasizing careful purchase of fruit trees the service says even feasible orchards fail if stock is diseased.
The Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce distributed 1000 dollars among club members for completing projects. One hundred ten members reported 120 1 2 bales of cotton on 110 acres and corn yields of 97 to 98 1 2 bushels per acre. Elga Daniel, 18, daughter of a tenant farmer, won cotton contest first with over two and a half bales on one acre.
The Brazos County poultry industry seeks tighter organization among local raisers to boost growth and prosperity. The association warns that without closer unity, failure could follow soon and calls on members to join efforts for a massive future enterprise.
John D Rogers state registered cotton seed breeder and Allen Farm proprietor in Brazos County earns praise for turning to one cotton variety. On a 4000 acre plantation his crop sold at premium due to uniform grade and fine staple with prices of 20.00, 18.75 and 20.00 per bale in 1928 1925 1926. System guides all farm projects from drainage to tenant rations.
Pansy Marie Sausares recounts a Brazos County girls club trip to the Dallas Fair funded by J Webb Howell. She details exhibits from art to livestock, the New York band, rides, a zoo tour, and visits to a post office, log house, flower beds, and factories. She notes personal rewards as a first year club member and prizes won.
Kurten December 16. On account of official duties the Evangeli cal Lutheran church Missouri Synod will have no services Sunday December 19. Rev Hugo Roitsch pastor.
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