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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1923
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle notes its post office entry at Bryan Texas dated April 28 1912 and lists Brazos County circulation rates of 150 per year six months 100. It also identifies as a member of the Associated Press and outlines subscription pricing.
The State Press in Dallas urges officials to set partisanship aside on tax policy. It argues lower taxes aid the public welfare and warns against parties acting only for partisan gain. It cites Representative Garner and Representative Garrett endorsing cross party support for tax relief.
An editorial argues Texas needs a trained statesman with a service mindset rather than a pure business executive for governor. Government is a public service, not a business, and economy plus service should guide leadership while figures like Rockefeller or Ford are not fitting model candidates. The Mineral Wells Index concurs with Sam Miller on the need for statesmanship.
A satirical catalog frames the car as a large iron and rubber contrivance turning gasoline into speed and gossip. It notes a leather carriage body on fat tires, claims of vast mileage, and social effects from marriages to divorces, while praising secondhand models and warning about mortgage burdens.
A compact reflection on life as a theater where God and Nature stage humanity's acts. The quote treats existence as performance guided by fate and natural law, acknowledging human roles within a larger cosmic stage.
A reflective note quotes John Webster and Shirley on virtue and lasting praise beyond death. It contemplates how the deeds of the just leave a fragrant legacy even as time passes.
A quote attributed to Lovelace states that stone walls do not imprison and iron bars do not cage, reflecting on freedom beyond physical confinement.
The Villa Maria December musical Sunday night showcased strong student talent across instrumental and vocal pieces. Performances included a two part chorus The Bells, piano solos and duets, violin and dance numbers, and declamations highlighting expression and study ahead of December twenty first Homegoing.
The Allen Academy football squad members listed have received their letters. Capt. Chick Grelen F D Vance Walter Merka Bedias Barron Rome Woodworth Herschell Hamilton Eddie McConnell Herschell Burgess Gynn Cloud Ray Pippin Earl Tatum Amos Ball Reed Mitchell Clark Estes A T Sey.
An appeal invites all residents to participate in a municipal Christmas tree event focused on giving and sharing for children under 12. The gathering emphasizes music lights and simple gifts, with Santa’s spirit shaping a nonexclusive celebration for the whole community.
The article notes the shift from the slogan Do your Christmas shopping early to a blunt truth urging haste to shop at all. It reflects changing expectations for holiday shopping in a cautious economy.
Walter Camp selects the 1928 All American team with Cap tain Bull Johnson of Texas A&M placed on the third squad. Evans of the Aggies receives honorable mention. East finally recognizes Southwestern Conference football as a strong force, and Dana Bible’s Aggies gain credit for the season.
The Hearne Democrat released a 16 page Christmas edition featuring a three color front page and interior reminiscences of past Christmas seasons, highlighting the city and its management.
A Bronte quote on life urging absence of lingering grudges and focus on forgiveness and peace. The remark emphasizes not letting resentment consume time and energy. It reflects a universal counsel attributed to Charlotte Bronte about choosing harmony over grievance.
County Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth reports only 328 automobile licenses issued for 1924. Cars must have new licenses to operate after January 1, 1923, though penalties for excess cost won't start until after February 1. He estimates 2,500 to 3,000 licenses to be issued in 1924, signaling a busy period ahead at the office.
A Thursday deal transfers management of the Kauffman Cafe to New York Cafe owner Jas Navles. The two adjacent buildings will operate separately for now, with plans by an architect to merge them into one larger Bryan cafe in the near future.
The Bryan High School football squad, coaches and officials enjoyed a festive dinner hosted by Miss Rubye Boriskie at the Boriskie home. The event featured Christmas decor, miniature football fields, presents for captains David Bunting and Ben Kaplan, a four course menu, and remarks by Superintendent Madison Hall and others.
Brazos County records show numerous marriage licenses issued recently. Couples include Lee Anthony Scanlin with Maria Catlina and many others such as George Payne with Evan Sterling, Mat Nelson with Lane Gause, and Joe Clay Wilson with Madge Franklin.
Parents and pupils at Leonard school five miles southwest of Bryan enjoyed a Friday Christmas tree and program arranged by teacher Mrs. P. A. Tardy. The tree featured silver red decorations and bright lights with nuts oranges apples candy and raisins as gifts from Mrs. Tardy. Pupils presented a splendid program reflecting credit on both students and teacher.
In Dallas a wet field and rain did not stop Abilene high from winning the Texas state championship by defeating Waco 3 to 0. Coach Elmer Shotwell’s Eagles broke through in the final period as Hembree led the strong line to halt Waco’s offense and seal the victory.
Philip E. Fox editor of the Ku Klux Klan is found guilty of murder in Atlanta with a verdict of guilty of murder with recommendation for mercy. The jury fixes the penalty as life imprisonment under Georgia law. Fox remains silent, escorted by guards as spectators await the verdict.
The Bryan First Christian church held a Christmas service titled White Gifts for the King. Children and adults presented toys money and Bible verses at a cross lit only by a snowy scene. Funds support Dallas Juliett Fowler Homes and the Old Peoples and Orphans Home.
Bryan High School elected Ben Kaplan as captain for the 1924 season at a Wednesday night meeting. Kaplan, notable for his size, is highly regarded in Texas interscholastic circles and is expected to receive honorable mention on the state scene. He has one more year of school and is seen leading the 1924 squad to strong state league potential.
Light to heavy rain fell mainly last night with .93 inch recorded at the government gauge run by George A. Adams Insurance Agency. The amount neared the total of the prior multi day storm, marking a heavy shower for the period.
Miss Lillie Dowling daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Dowling of Wellborn and Mr K D Sunkle of Maud Oklahoma married at 8 30 o clock Friday night at the bride parents home in an informal ceremony Rev C B Thompson of the Free Baptist church at Bryan officiating The altar was decorated with Southern smilax holly and jasmines The bride wore a blue poiret twill with brown trimmings and a violet corsage The groom is superintendent of an oil company at Maud and a graduate of A and M The couple will reside in Maud after visiting Dallas with relatives of the groom
Arthur Brisbane and Ed win J Clapp praise Texas after visits. They assert its vast resources could support humanity if densely settled like Belgium, urging westward migration for independence, opportunity, and growth in agriculture and freedom.
J B Priddy credits four year tenure at Bryan Compress for a record year. He notes sixteen years with the company and says 37 000 bales were pressed, 33000 from Brazos county and nearby areas, 4000 from transit cotton.
New registrations are dropping as the county Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth reports few new cars arriving before the new year. The list includes T. H. Krenek Sam Lampo Sandy Green Will Conlee I. B. Alford Tony Lansley H C Fender Sam M Bullock Julius Sanders R H Martin Jack T Johnson C S Jones F K Walker Sam Upright Fritz Hahn D L Wilson M T Jones Ralph Chambers F J Holechek J L Turek.
Miss Gladys Carroll and Mr. Pete Crenshaw, both of Union Hill, were married this afternoon at 1:45 at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Ollie Smith with Rev. Smith officiating. The couple left by the H. and T. C. train at 3 for a brief honeymoon in Houston.
A crowded Christmas notes page lists W C Stuart arriving from Dallas for a holiday visit while Baylor Medical School studies are noted. Guests include Miss Georgia Anderson Houston Mrs W S Johnson and family and many other Bryan visitors from Houston Dallas Brownwood Georgetown and Austin with family reunions and church events.
Government gauge at Geo A Adams Insurance Agency shows 2.29 inches of rain for the week ending eight this morning, a high weekly total. Residents note the stormy season surpasses recent years and has visibly swollen streets with persistent showers.
The Allen Academy annual Christmas banquet and reception drew 155 students and faculty for a varied program. Music by the Allen Academy Orchestra and performances by Erwin Ernst and others closed with a humorous reading, letters to football players, and a mule auction that funded the yearbook.
College Jewel Blanche No. 390076 has a yearly record of 21 813.6 lbs. of milk and 668.27 lbs. of butter fat, the highest for an A and M bred cow. The Dairy Department now has eight Holstein cows averaging 22 114 lbs. milk and 665.65 lbs. fat with 852 lbs. commercial butter. Geo P Grout, head of Dairy Husbandry, notes several top colleges share high producing Holsteins.
Turning home they will visit Mr. Cloud's father A. W. Cloud and family at Kurton. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Bethany leave today for Hempstead for a Christmas visit with Mr. Bethany's mother. Mrs. Kay Halsell has arrived home from Temple. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Stallings of Houston arrived Sunday to spend the holidays with their parents in the Alexander community. W. A. Withers is home for a holiday visit. J. M. Gordon left yesterday for San Angelo to join Mrs. Gordon in a visit to her mother. Mrs. Edith M. Andrews is spending the Christmas holidays in San Antonio.
If you have rags at home and want cash, call 36 Eagle Printing Co and we will pick them up. John Mathis of Reliance was in the city Thursday.
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