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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
2
Bryan Weekly East lists subscription prices in Brazos County with a 1912 post office entry notice. The publication offers yearly and half-year rates and notes its Associated Press membership status.
The author urges citizens to plant trees as a lasting gift to posterity and the city. A tree, planted today, appreciates in value, provides shade and shelter, and enriches the community aesthetically. The piece emphasizes minimal cost and time, calling 1924 a year to plant a moment to the future.
A tribute to Woodrow Wilson honoring his leadership during World War and his aim to secure civilization against decadence. The piece lauds his honesty, foresight, and upright presidency, stating the nation is better for his 67 years and his enduring legacy among Washington and Lincoln.
Dr W. B. Bizzell spoke in Washington on increased funding for Land Grant Colleges. A fellow committee member, Clemson College’s president, died after a night of illness. Bosses and educators gathered in prayer around the deceased’s bedside. In Tyler a smith county banquet urged farm and business cooperation led by T O Walton of Texas A and M Extension.
The article urges residents to plan spring vegetable and flower beds around homes and streets to improve town beauty. It reminds citizens to observe the local chicken ordinance, noting chickens ruin gardens and advising pen repairs and readying for spring civic pride.
A Mexia Daily News letter argues thrift reflects morality and self control. It warns that lax parental guidance weakens nation and contrasts Rome’s fall with modern decadence, urging home education to shape character and curb national decline.
The piece argues progress is more than money and wealth. It asserts homes are the foundation of government and community, and that a city is shaped by the quality of its homes and the people who inhabit them. It cites Edgar A. Guest about money vs. home values.
William Jennings Bryan on a Texas speaking tour argues that canceling foreign debts, passing the bonus, and large tax cuts cannot all be achieved together. He disputes proposed plans for peace, debt reduction, and Mellon tax cuts amid national debates.
A call to civic effort in Bryan Texas urging all residents to unite for home town progress. Encourages extending trade reach, attracting new enterprises, and building a “city beautiful” through cooperation.
County Superintendent D J Mc Donald cites a State Superintendent Marrs memo urging all schools above grade three to emphasize current events in daily reading. He recommends a daily newspaper for grades four and up and a county weekly, funded by local taxes, to enliven geography and civics and train students as informed voters.
The Eagle extends congratulations to President John M. Lawrence and Secretary Sam E. Eberstadt and other officials. The 1924 program calls for stronger community cooperation and unity between business and farming to advance Bryan and Brazos County, with development just beginning and marching orders for the year.
The home newspaper is vital to a town delivering money worth through local news. It must be kept in good repair like a wagon to carry goods to market and defend interests, uphold law, and promote progress.
A short collection of lines on public sentiment and its power. Includes Abraham Lincoln’s remark on shaping opinion and Plato’s note on temperance for health and wisdom.
A Shakespeare quote proclaims that the purest treasure mortals possess is a spotless reputation, highlighting the enduring value of personal integrity.
A compact quote notes that every word erodes a reputation as one observer reads and judges, shaping the view of others. The verse suggests scrutiny and the fragile nature of public perception in dialogue.
A compact reflection on whether honor can stir the silent dust or flatter the cold ear of death, invoking Gray to question legacy and memory. The lines contrast valor with mortality, suggesting fragile fame in the face of oblivion.
A quotation contrasts two attitudes toward failure attributed to Fitch: those who fail then try again and those who fail and give up. It frames perseverance as a difference in response to failure rather than success.
A quotation reflects on forgiveness toward the injured while condemning those who wronged others. it suggests moral balance between mercy and accountability within human conduct.
County agent C. L. Benson highlights rural optimism and the need for cooperation led by farmers, bankers, merchants, and manufacturers. He cites Mr. Jones of Reliance and remarks on the interdependence of farm and merchant sectors, praising Texas farm clubs and upcoming state trips for 300 boys and girls to study agricultural progress.
Sunday attendance rose as sunshine encouraged children to attend. Secretaries report figures for Bryan churches: First Baptist 424, Methodist 281, Presbyterian 109, Christian 71, Free Baptist 63, Episcopal 43, Catholic 127, total 1,118 present.
Miss Mabel Zimmerman delivered an eloquent sermon on Christian Education from the pulpit at First Methodist Church Sunday night at 7 15. Reverend H C Willis praised the talk as among the best he has heard from the pulpit.
Clyde F. Goen announces his candidacy for re election as Tax Assessor of Brazos County subject to the Democratic primary on July 26. He asks for votes and pledges to continue his best efforts if elected.
C M Degelia announces candidacy for re-election to County Commissioner Precinct No 3 in Brazos County. He says he has served to meet precinct needs within finances and pledges to continue improving the office if re-elected.
Mrs W M Foster formerly of Bryan returned from a two month visit in Panama where she toured France Field near Christobal and saw the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. She boarded the U S flagship Seattle and observed naval airplanes both among the world’s first two.
Eugene Edge returns from Chicago and New York City with spring and summer goods for his store. He reports strong wholesale business and optimism despite a presidential election year. Jobbers aim to hold prices to avoid another buyers strike, anticipating higher cotton prices while stockpiles sell cheaper than new goods. Silks remain unchanged on the wholesale market.
H D Cuykendall of the Bryan Daily Eagle and his family traveled to Anderson in Grimes County Sunday to visit Mrs Nora Deane at Mrs Annie Graves home near Anderson. They stopped in Navasota for dinner with Mr and Mrs Bruce Dietz and learned the road from Bryan to Navasota is smooth but the rocky hills between Navasota and Anderson are very bad with few draggings on the road.
H H Prager a traveling salesman and complainant describes the Kurten to Bedias road as impassable. He left Bedias to reach Bryan driving slowly through mud and water, claiming the car was badly damaged and mudded up from radiator to tail light. He urges a hard surface to keep the route passable.
Sheriff Morehead investigated a theft at Wellborn where Lon Williams reported a bed and springs taken from his front porch last night. The unassembled item, valued at about 17 dollars, was described as having come from a freight office. No suspect or trail has been found.
The report notes too small attendance at a Laymen's Meeting to organize a complete structure. President J. Jo. Jenkins calls for full turnout next Sunday after noon at the same church, with 3 o'clock start. Only business was electing a chairman for the Personal Workers Committee.
Dirt streets in Bryan have been dragged over the past several days under street superintendent J. F. Ramsey. Ramsey says persistent sunshine will aid the graders in smoothing the streets to the best possible condition. P. L. Barron of Peck Prairie was a business visitor in Bryan today.
State Senator R I Bowers and Sheriff L E Morehead head a slate that includes Jess Conlee J H Reed for County Tax Collector Ollie Smith Mrs Jack T Johnson by the County School Superintendent Dr J McDonald Mrs Albert J Buchanan for County Clerk J L Cobb 8 MecSwain County Judge H O Ferguson County Tax Assessor Clyde F Goen County Commissioner Precinct No 3 Joe J Messina KF E Regmund M Degelia.
Frank F Regmund declares his run for Brazos County Commissioner Precinct 3. He notes 31 years residency in Brazos county and the Smetana community. He pledges to quit farming and devote full effort to county interests and road improvements.
The Bryan Delphian Chapter met Friday from 3 to 5 pm at Carnegie Library. Twenty four members attended with a program titled The Social Life of Greece led by Mrs Sam E Eberstadt and nine topics assigned to members. The next program is scheduled for February 15 with Mrs A L Ward leading on Early Rome.
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