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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
2
Governor Moody urges straight thinking on highway plans and a statewide system funded for construction and maintenance. He warns rivals may muddy the water with alternatives while calling for clear proposals backed by sound economics and citizen support. A separate note mentions a beauty shop case involving a telephone number shared with an old ladies home.
The SRYAN WEEKLY EAGLE was entered at the Bryan post office as second class publication under federal law. The filing date appears as April 277 112 and March late, indicating archival OCR fragments.
The fragment shows a newspaper masthead with Associated Press affiliation and advertising rates. It lists editing staff and addresses in Dallas and New York with subscriptions terms and a Brazos County notice.
A reflective meditation on the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the lasting impact of his teachings. The passage notes his life as a workman among the lowly, the forgiveness at the core of his doctrine, and the call to live by the principle of treating others as we wish to be treated, urging charity and selflessness today.
Texas seeks a state wide all weather road system funded by gasoline taxes to capitalize on growing tourist traffic. The plan notes Florida draws travelers and Texas could gain new residents and capital by easier access, while other nations advance road networks and climate appeal. In addition, a Kellogg pact is proposed to curb war as farm women in Brazos County host a profitable first market for local products.
Dallas wholesalers in women’s wear project a billion dollar year bringing significant business to many merchants. The piece notes broader economic impact and mentions Tex Rickard and Jack Dempsey in a tangential way, reflecting varied managing roles and earnings amid the era’s boxing and commerce commentary.
After peace season ends Congress will debate the Kellogg pact to outlaw war and the navy department's recommendation for more cruisers. Advocates from both sides seek priority, with our view favoring the navy.
Texas ranks seventh among states in registered motor vehicles reflecting growing traffic. The notice urges a statewide road system expansion to meet this demand and improve transportation.
In the year ending December 1 Chicago recorded 527 deaths charged to gangsters racketeers and highwaymen. If killings continue at that rate the city may be cleaned up. Seven people were arrested after a shirt from a laundry was identified as stolen illustrating how small clues matter.
Mike Barron of Bryan elected captain for the 1929 Allen Academy football team. Barron, a 1928 half back, led the squad alongside newly appointed manager Forrest Jones of Bryan as coaching plans promise a tough schedule including potential intersectional games with top academy teams in the middle West and North.
From the present senior class of Allen Academy the following cadets have been elected by the faculty and members of the National Honor Society: William Ladin Houston David Winterman Eagle Lake Dan Thompson Corpus Christi Jack Radford Dallas William Staples Paris. These young men were initiated into this organization at the annual Christmas banquet Dec 20. This is one of the highest honors for a cadet, given for leadership character scholarship and service.
Inmates of the Texas School for the Blind watched a talkie vitaphone film at a local theatre. Blind boys and girls described the show in detail, matching the on screen action as spoken words reached their ears. Superintendent A C Ellis says vitaphone opens new entertainment and educational avenues for sightless people.
Items note prize winners at Pit Games and turkey contests for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knoblauck. Dr W D Lawrence travels to New York for dentistry study after Roby stay and Methodist conference visit. Tyler Haswell receives Carnegie library books. Major N P P Houx of Mexia visits Bryan K of P as district attorney grand chancellor. Bishop Kinsolving to stay with James Chance couple during city visit.
Charlie Kosarek is confined to his home today due to an attack of flu.
Miss Charles Wheeler and Lamar Williams, both of Bryan, united in marriage at Free Baptist church Sunday morning. Rev. M. L. Hollis officiated. The couple will honeymoon in Houston and Galveston and reside at the Chas. Holmes residence after January 1.
The B Y P U of First Baptist church hosts a watch party and venison feast from 7 30 p m until dawn December 31 a banquet honoring Pattie Minkert who won top Intermediate B Y P U Sword Drill at the San Angelo state convention Pastor Rev R E Day provides a venison barbecue after bringing down two bucks near the Mexican border inviting friends to join.
George A. Carroll aged 61 years 7 months and 2 days died at 3 a.m. Monday at his daughter Mrs Homer Bonds home on College Road Brazos county. Immediate cause pneumonia funeral Monday at Old Bethel Bryan with Rev Roy S Holloman officiating Interment Old Bethel cemetery. Survived by widow five sons and two daughters including C W Carroll A M Carroll T E Carroll H R Carroll O A Carroll Mrs Heomer M Bond and Mrs Albert Upright Born in Mississippi he moved to Brazos county in 1887 living at Harvey community and Bryan for many years.
Miss Lucy A. Givens, home demonstrations agent for Brazos County, will spend the holidays with her sisters Mrs Bernard Doelle and Mrs M B Fleming in Dallas. She will not return to Bryan until after January 1.
The reopening date after Christmas has been moved from January 2, 1929, to December 31, 1928.
Ten new master farmers were chosen by The Progressive Farmer from eighteen finalists in Dallas. Seventy county nominees were narrowed by district Extension Service agents of Texas A and M College. Winners include Oscar Aldridge Cooke Raymond Brown Titus I B Corns Cameron T Fred Evins Bexar O W Fry Floyd I T Gillett El Paso Sint Judd Falls J P McGarr Kule F O Masten Collingsworth and J C Tate Ellis.
Nell Bentley appeals to Bryan and Brazos county readers to boost market confidence, improve roads, and promote diversified farming. She urges mutual helpfulness, moral standards, and local prosperity, envisioning all‑around uplift through better markets for surplus farm products and access via all‑weather roads.
County Clerk A S McSwain granted marriage licenses to eight couples on Saturday and eight more on Monday. Names include William T Chase with Beulah Vester Edward Ford with Leola Smith and J F Russell with Jessie Carroll. Also listed are James Jackson with Beatrice Moore T H Green with Delia Walker John M Cook with Harriett Holt Oliver Gordon with Georgie Blue Collie Williams with Annie Mason and John A Ward with Vellene Rayford. Monday licenses go to Walter Wilcox with Elizabeth Langford H B Blanton with Rebecca Hall Raymond Mays with Matilda Jones Lorenzo Wilson with Beatrice Bradley H C Carrington with Nancy Anderson Percy F Bowen with Rose Jericho Joe B Johnson with Mamie Robertson Marion Robertson with Nettie Marsh.
Mr and Mrs Guy Hardin of Macey Robertson county mourn the death of their four year old son Garlan Hardin who died at a Bryan hospital Sunday morning December 22 after a brief illness. The body was transported to the family farm on Macey Prairie for funeral services held Monday December 24 at 11 o clock with interment in Shiloh cemetery nearby.
The article explains that when children grind teeth during sleep lack appetite or itch noses and fingers it may indicate worms. It recommends White's Cream Vermifuge to expel worms and warns of serious trouble. The 35 cent bottle is sold by Roman and Vick.
An advertisement touts 666 as a universal cure for colds grippe influenza dengue bilious fever and malaria calling it the most speedy remedy known and urging readers to try it despite medical warnings.
A fragment warns against unseen germs and urges washing cuts with Liquid Borogone as a safe antiseptic. It hints at severe illnesses and promotes acquiring the product from unspecified sources.
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