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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
2
Historical fragment shows postal registration and rights notice for the Bryan Weekly Eagle dated April 22 1912. It references second class mail status under Congress act and Associated Press reproduction rights. Also lists advertising reps and subscription rates.
Kansas editorial by William Allen White and Missouri officials weigh football's role in schools. They caution against letting football dominance overshadow general education and urge moderation, high standards, and sportsmanship in college programs.
The piece argues non advertisers ultimately pay all advertising costs. A merchant losing a sale to a competitor effectively funds the rival’s ads, since the advertiser recoups costs and gains profit while the non-advertiser loses both sales and margin. The message emphasizes the collective cost of advertising borne by all merchants.
The Bryan municipal Christmas tree showcased the town loking at its character and generous motives. No Texas town of its size gave away more Christmas presents than Bryan and those gifts went to people in need who will value them.
A line suggests TCU dress code debate among female students with a vote on knee length dresses and implied social norms. The passage centers on behavior expectations rather than official policy or outcomes.
The piece highlights Bryan Hearn road news as the main state headlines, criticizing impassable routes and the cost of bad roads to Bryan amid Cotton economics. It notes a Houston paper article and calls for action beyond resolutions, with a separate note on a professor’s suicide linked to loneliness and despondency.
Texas lawmakers are expected to pass stricter traffic regulations as medical trends improve and auto casualties rise each month. The editorial argues cars require control to prevent further divers from facing quarantine-like disruption.
Luther Johnson of Corsicana was elected president of the Texas Club in Washington. The district congressman has won the post without facing an opponent in his two campaigns, reflecting his active holiday period.
The question notes Texas criminal cases where pardons and jury verdicts occur in quick succession, creating confusion about sequencing. It discusses the legal order and implications when a pardon is issued before or after a verdict, with emphasis on outcomes and record-keeping.
Report notes a vast sum to be lavished on the late emperor Yoshihito of Japan. The remark suggests the regime did not embrace the slogan flowers for the living.
In a season of yuletide joy, families ponder what Santa delivered and whether guests sipped egg nog. The air fills with memories of gifts, gatherings, and seasonal warmth as old and young share in festive moments.
Jack Dehart of Brazos County was found dead Saturday in a field about four miles from Navasota near the Santa Fe track. Believed to have died of heart failure, he had been despondent over recent financial reverses. Funeral held Sunday.
The body of Guy Mount of Conroe was found inside a refrigerator car at the South Houston Belt and Terminal yards on Christmas Day. Investigators believe he crawled into the ice box seeking warmth and died there. an inquest by Justice Overstreet estimated eight to ten hours for death. Sheriff Ben Hicks will search for Mount's relatives as inquiries continue.
Mike Pomara aged 66 years 2 months 22 days died suddenly Tuesday morning about 7 00 at the home of his brother in law Mr and Mrs B Patronella. Born in Italy October 6 1860 he came to this country in 1881 and had lived here four years. Funeral from the Patronella residence Wednesday at 10 00 and St Josephs church at 10 15 conducted by Rev Basil Bravi burial in Catholic cemetery. Survived by one sister Mrs Mary Patronella and five nephews.
Governor Miriam A Ferguson commuted the death sentence of William Langhorn to life imprisonment. Langhorn, convicted in Fayette County for murder tied to the killing of Valeria Zapalac, was announced by his attorney John Mathis of Houston.
East Texas counties advance farm progress with 57 of 62 counties employing county farm agents through Texas A and M College and the U S department of agriculture. The East Texas chamber of commerce claims no other southern region of similar size matches this level of county agent employment.
Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Brown of Brazos County received Christmas gifts and greetings from multiple church communities. The Wellborn Baptist ladies hosted a gift shower, Cottonwood at Tabor and College Baptist churches sent pinnings, and a Christmas box with meats fruits and confections was delivered. Ray Flagg and college church cadets delivered additional Christmas cheer, praising fellowship and appreciation for the season’s kindness.
H C Pittman of Cotulla says Southwest Texas can now raise fall cucumbers in large quantities after defeating the melon aphid with tobacco dust when temperatures exceed 76 degrees. He harvested over 500 crates before mildew appeared, which was checked by mono hydrated copper sulfate.
Washington hearing from Secretary Jardine and education leaders on how improved farm homes reflect civilization’s advance. The Better Homes in America initiative, led by Dr. James Ford, aligns with President Coolidge and champions home life as central to American progress, especially for families of limited income.
Large crowd attends the pantomimic pageant The Christ Child at A and M Assembly Hall on Christmas Eve directed by Professor Spriggs with readings by Dr. T O Walton and music from three choirs led by Mrs D C McIntosh. Mary and other figures appear in elaborate costumes as the nativity scene is enacted. Santa arrives after the show as cadets and faculty mingle at a campus social hour with a buffet lunch and carols.
Sam Harrison son of Dr and Mrs R H Harrison of Bryan is hospitalized with deep gashes over one eye and facial cuts from flying glass after a Nash sedan driven by Phocian Park Jr hit an abandoned car on Main Street Sunday night. Park failed to see the dark car. The Park car and the other vehicle were badly damaged. Harrison is reported to be improving and expects to be released soon. No other occupants were injured.
Allen Academy in Bryan Texas has again been placed on the list of schools in the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The State Department of Education at Austin conveyed the news to the principal. Membership signals high scholarship standards and a long-standing private-school distinction.
A Bryan fire truck speeding to a reported blaze crashed into Joe Kaplan's Studebaker, suffering a broken spring and steering rod with a damaged fender. The Studebaker had minor damages. Black smoke filled the north Bryan area as the oil mill leak burned away waste oil after a burst pipe.
Prof. L. R. Walden, a longtime business college educator now in Bryan, announces a first class business college for Cameron opening January 10, 1927. He will return next week to finalize plans as several local students already plan to enroll. Cameron Enterprise notes strong local support for the venture.
The Wellborn Baptist church women delivered a Christmas pounding of gifts and good wishes at Rev R L Brown and his wife’s home on College Campus. Brown announced his resignation as pastor on the second Sunday in December due to increased duties at A and M College, leaving Wellborn church unable to continue his pastorate next year.
Public health figures quoted by Dr. Charles H. Herty place last year’s health outlay at about 1.015 billion dollars. Drug costs reach 600 million. physicians 20 million. hospital maintenance 264 million. interest 31 million on invested funds. The report notes additional losses from reduced productive work and stresses public health agencies’ role in prevention and information.
Brazos County Farm Bureau Cotton Association awards 100 in prizes for essays on What Co-Operative Marketing of Cotton Means To Me. Winners split into Class A and B with a 40 total for top 9th grade and below and 60 for higher grades, deadline January 29, awards mid February.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church records a successful year with 115 members and strong attendance. Led by Mrs. W. H. Cole and officers, meetings drew 25 attendees on business nights and 70 to 85 on others. They studied New Days in Latin America, The Moslem Woman, and Christian Stewardship, with 500 Bible chapters read weekly. The group formed Group No. 6 for girls, hosted the Annual Conference, and elected two members to conference offices. The 1926 budget reached 1226 dollars with local groups adding 267.74 and Week of Prayer 54.00, funds disbursed to Conference Treasurer, Bennett Memorial, Holding Institute, Leprosy Home, Junior Work, flowers, and parish improvements. A banco supper for the Men’s Brotherhood boosted fellowship.
Farwell December 28. George Hassell, confessed slayer of his wife and eight step children, described in a statement his life of crime and moments of generosity. He spoke of killing his first wife and three California children after a quarrel with his 14 year old step daughter and of helping eight nieces and nephews he later murdered.
SWEETWATER Dec 24 William Wight of this city calculated a profit of 41000 on a block here bought in 1894 for 150 He built a home and five rental cottages at 12650 and rents plus leased vacant lots paid the cost He has sold his home and three lots for 15000 bringing total to 29000 He may sell one cottage and three vacant lots offered 12000 more to reach 41000 profit
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