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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
1
King Alfonso rode in an open carriage through Madrid streets amid popular cheers as Niceto Zamora, named president by revolutionists, was jailed. The upheaval left four rioting coal miners dead at Lambreo and the country remained mostly quiet.
The letter from The People's Column discusses Chinese farmer worship and a grain god named Koh zen or San daloh-te described as "Three heads six hands." The writer notes China's many gods for various needs and comments on the country’s idol worship as part of daily life.
The Philathea Class of the Meth yd Episcopal church will hold their annual Christmas party Thursday at 7 50 PM at president Dr Poulter Christian's home. Every member is expected to attend. Friends of Mr and Mrs W F Wisnieski announce the marriage of their daughter Clara to William Benton of Galveston on Sunday December 14. The couple will reside in Galveston. Mesdames Morrison and Dansby visited Houston today. Mrs Gainer travels to Beaufort to see her daughter and family. Mrs Tucker heads to Mars for Christmas with her son and daughter in law.
Washington dispatch says the American legation in Guatemala City reports a critical revolutionary situation with the army divided. Street fighting appears, and President Palma reportedly overthrown with General Orellana named provisional president.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Southern Pacific to acquire Gulf and West Texas railroad stock. GWT may issue 300000 in common stock for a new line from Brady to Fredericksburg and Eaton to San Angelo, totaling 113?4 miles of trackage costing 5552.5 thousand dollars.
Texas irrigation expanded to 797 695 acres in 1929 up from 586 120 in 1919, a 56.1 percent gain ahead of the 1930 census. Hidalgo and Cameron led with 229 787 and 155 804 acres respectively, San Saba Brazoria and Zavala also posted large increases.
Trappers in the Uvalde section anticipate an excellent trapping season this winter. It is estimated that $50,000 to $75,000 worth of fur would be shipped if prices match last season. Locals with trapping leases in canyon country north of Uvalde report abundant ringtails foxes wildcats skunk and raccoon.
R. B. Darling and Anna Metzer of Brazos County filed a notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday.
An eastern firm plans major iron ore projects across Upshur Marion Harrison and Morris counties. A crew of about eighty engineers geologists and mineral experts are testing ore beds estimated to cover at least 45000 acres with three distinct strata more than 45 feet thick.
An armada of 12 Italian seaplanes with 54 airmen arrived in Cartagena from Orbetello on the first leg toward Rio de Janeiro. The flight routes include the Mediterranean to Dakar Senegal then 1,900 miles over the ocean to Natal and final destination.
Rt. Be Locke pleaded guilty in district court to a misdemeanor for a change racket in the Roman Vick drug store. He paid 10 dollars fine plus 33.45 dollars costs and was handed to Waco authorities on warrants for swindling and holding up a filling station. He operated in Temple Belton Georgetown and here, identified by local complainants.
Washington reports John Garner told lawmakers about a wolf named Two Toes blamed for $500 worth of sheep losses in Texas. He used the tale before the House appropriations committee to argue for more funding for government hunters to exterminate similar predators.
Weather for Bryan and vicinity calls for increasing cloudiness with unsettled conditions and local rains tonight or Thursday with warmer temperatures. Sky remains overcast as moisture moves in from the gulf area.
Secretary Hyde said 25 million dollars suffices to aid drought stricken farmers. Representative Jones asked if the 60 million proposed by the senate would be used. Hyde argued no extra funds are needed and the house committee cut the senate drought relief loan bill from 60 million to 30 million.
Texas building permits for November totaled 4.1 million dollars, down 41.9 percent from October and the lowest on record. Irene B. Williamson of the University of Texas notes declines due to Amarillo and San Antonio, with Dallas and Houston showing mixed results while other cities posted gains or losses.
Pav ing of the Laredo San Antonio highway south of Cotulla is underway. About 10 miles of road north of town have received the first asphalt course and paving through Cotulla is finished.
Ten passengers were killed and 14 injured in a collision between a passenger and freight train near Larabola, Oviedo, Spain. The injured are in serious condition.
Morris Williams of Brazos County 4-H Pig Club, under County Agent C L Benson, earned a gold watch from Thomas F Wilson after five years in the Meat Animal Contest. He raised 52 pigs since 1930, started with two sows and a boar, and posted a $100.41 net profit in 1930 despite drought. He also won a Chicago trip funded by Santa Fe Railroad and plans to exhibit at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show in 1931. Williams uses pure bred animals, a balanced ration from A&M guidance, and a self feeder with kaffir and tankage cottonseed mix feeds, watering constantly, and green pasture access.
Decline from October totals of 10.7 per cent was recorded in retail department store sales during November. Irene B. Williamson of the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research notes the November drop compares with a three year average decline of 0.6 per cent between October and November. Sales of 86 comparable stores totaled 5 761 000 dollars in November, down from 6 448 000 in October and 7 068 000 in November 1929. The first eleven months total reached 55 998 000, versus 62 112 000 for the same period in 1929.
In Dallas on December 17 report notes mistletoe is in short supply across Texas. Producers and nurserymen blame extreme dryness, heat, and bitter cold last winter. The light crop reduces quality and raises prices slightly.
Mrs Roy S Hollomon, who had recently left hospital for home on East 23rd Street, was taken back to the hospital this morning for another operation.
Cotton futures closed 25 to 40 points higher while local spot bids ranged from 9 to 938 bents, signaling improved trading activity in the cotton and grain markets.
Miss Edna Abbott Brazos county health nurse and Sedalia Wilson colored nurse depart for Austin to attend a staff conference under the State Department of Health Bureau of Child Hygiene through December 18 19 and 20. Abbott brings health posters booklets and school records for public health education as part of Brazos county nurse program.
The board of stewards at First Methodist Church unveils year long leadership. Chairmen include C M Bethany and J W Black with C E Jenkins as secretary and W K Gibbs as treasurer. Standing committees list multiple chairmen across assessments buildings devotions finance music publicity and more with ex officio pastor members and authority to act for building and grounds and music committees.
Edinburg reports an all time cabbage acreage record for the United States as Rio Grande Valley counties Hidalgo Cameron Willacy and Starr total 18 306 acres for 1930 31, up 3 900 from last year per the United States Department of Agriculture.
County Agricultural Agents W. H. Washington and W. L. Knapp have traded posts Washington moves to Cherokee County and Knapp goes to San Augustine County.
Colorado voters will decide January 10 if the commissioners court may issue 100000 dollars in bonds to repair lateral roads. County workers would be employed by the project.
Quanah officials announce an all day celebration to mark the turning of water from the new source ten miles northeast into the mains on December 19. A banquet will close the festivities.
Uncle Charlie White a 104 year old negro and former slave of General Edward Burleson died in San Marcos today. He is remembered as a property holder from the slave era and lived through the Civil War to witness generations rise.
C B Neblette head of the photographic lab at the Agricultural Experiment Station spoke at the Bryan Lions Club luncheon on the making of sound pictures. He traced the history from silent film through the experimental stage to current talking motion pictures and outlined production and projection details.
Washington reacts to Federal Judge William Clark of New Jersey declaring the 18th Amendment invalid. Senators and representatives voice strong opinions while Newark judges order continued prohibition hearings. The ruling affects only New Jersey until appeals, with no immediate nationwide effect.
Ed S. McCarver 51 former Burnell County attorney and former Texas division commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans died after apoplexy Friday. He was also commander of the Trans Mississippi division and president of the Municipal League of Texas.
Will Rogers parries a New York theorist who claims there is no space. He notes many firms ready to buy such ideas and teases about Hollywood meeting the concept, while mentioning enigmatic notes about the meaning of eight.
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