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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1924
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle announces its second class label at the Bry an post office dated April 23 1912 under the 1878 act. It lists Brazos County subscription prices 1.50 yearly 0.75 six months and 1.00 for six months and notes Associated Press membership.
The article urges citizens of Bryan and Brazos County to demand endorsement from Secretary S. E. Eberstadt before granting solicitations. It highlights a local ordinance against uncredentialed solicitors and notes a county organization that reviews credentials, granting authority only to legitimate solicitors and refusing others.
A reflective piece argues that physical appearance does not determine success. It cites Abraham Lincoln to affirm that determination and the right inner drive matter more than exterior form. It urges starting self development early and stresses effort over luck.
The ABA outlines six duties for citizens: know American history, shape public opinion, vote, accept jury service, defend the Constitution, and maintain civic consciousness. It argues patriotism is part of religion and urges active service in peace and war. It praises home as the seedbed of future citizens and urges open support for one’s convictions.
A fragment discusses political candidates promising tax cuts and policies, noting only the legislature can implement them. It cites Lincoln: You can fool part of the people all of the time, all the people a part of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time.
The editor thanks the Steep Hollow club girls for their excellent home made pop corn balls. He praises the corn for its sweetness and appreciates the thoughtful gesture. The message pledges ongoing support whenever needed.
A newspaper note recalls the flag lowering scene for Woodrow Wilson, marking a moment when national symbolism matched personal mourning. The piece contrasts a slow decline with a sudden, decisive lowering during a period of solemn reflection.
A quotation attributed to Curtis condemns leaders who promise grand goals yet perform poorly. It underscores the dishonor of rhetoric over action and serves as a cautionary remark on accountability in public life.
Fort Worth Record Sunday reprints Arthur Brisbane style editorial hailing Texas as Uncle Sam’s giant son and vast empire. It extols Texas wealth independence and future growth, arguing the state’s power benefits all Americans and that Texas land could house many New England states twice over.
Officials ask what daily and weekly papers residents take to gauge education and citizenship. Newspapers teach reading spelling geography history and civics plus modern topics like radio. Condensed news from Bryan Daily or Weekly Eagle offers global to local coverage without lengthy serials. subscribe today.
February 18 marks the date for County Commissioners in every Texas county to appoint election judges for each precinct. The piece stresses the judge as custodian of ballots and defender of voters rights, highlighting the duty to ensure free access and honest counting, likening the role to jurors and urging representative, fit men to be selected to safeguard the ballot box.
A Bryan and College area gathering at First Methodist church observed a brief Union Memorial for Woodrow Wilson. Local pastors and citizens spoke on his democracy, peace efforts, and Christian character, ending with a Kipling quote and a prayerful civic tone.
Dora E Wilson announces her candidacy for re nomination and re election as Brazos County Treasurer in the Democratic Primary. She emphasizes her energetic diligent handling of county funds and notes broad Democratic support including women voters.
The Intermediate Epworth League of the First Methodist church held a social in the Sunday school rooms on Friday night with games and refreshments including hot chocolate sandwiches and fruit. Chaperones Mrs H N Cochran Miss Elliott Benson and Emile Cochran supervised. attendees included Nellie Ruth Martin Leila Davis Dorothy Doane and many others.
Brazos Union Lodge No. 12 percent T. Austin Chapter and Ivanho Commandery fit up a 27 by 46 foot banquet room in the Masonic Temple on the lower floor. The space will serve Bryan members of Masonry and related groups and later include reading tables and literature.
Mr and Mrs W S McCaghren of College Road butchered a hog aged 14 months and 7 days weighing 631 1 2 pounds. They bought the pig near four months old and fattened it in a pen. McCaghren estimated 650 pounds at kill time and noted a feed short spell limited growth. The Eagle editor tasted the meat and praised the pork sausage.
Among the Texans registered from Bryan at the Imperial Hotel are Miss Har riette D Parker, Mr. and Mrs. R Roberts, James H Webb, and W R Thomas.
W B English formerly of Steep Hollow now lives in Brownfield Texas and visits Bryan on business. He plans to dispose of his cotton gin but has ginned 1491 bales at the new site and notes the town of about 1500 people is growing rapidly. The first gin was erected five years ago and this year 7000 plus bales were ginned. He has not bought land yet and operates the gin moved from Smetana community.
Frankie Sosolik held his eleventh birthday Sunday at his parents home on 24th street. Guests included Jannie Sosolik Mary Vitopil Frances Vitopil Hellen Fichie Victor Stasney Lillie Stasney Anna Claire Brinks Hellen Mary Sosolik Kathy Barr Johnnie Habarta Alfie Habarta Frank Sosolik Charles Runsel Hillier Anton Hanus Eddie Hanus Anton Simon George Easter Wallie Sosolik and others.
A Stone City school meeting on February 8 reorganized the Home Demonstration Club. New members include Vera Scarpina Frances Ottea Rina Ottea Josephine Cortemeglia Bettie Varisco Mary Scarpinato Lena Scarpinato Pauline Scarpinato Mary Cortemeglia Rena Cortemeglia Katherine Deluke Teanie Tritico Lucy Crosotapia Camelia Marina. Frances Otten Mary Scarpinato and Katherine Deluke to receive certificates February 9, 1924. Laura Belle Roten, the home demonstration agent, led a poultry study lesson and outlined the year’s plans.
Three solicitors visited Bryan for a short time and, at the request of Secretary S. E. Eberstadt and Officer J. D. Conlee, opted to seek other fields. A representative sought an endorsement at the Chamber of Commerce, using old credentials from 1923. he was told they were invalid and became abusive. A local boy, Edward Guy McFarland, got a five dollar subscription payment and the solicitor altered the receipt to five years, later returning the money after Officer Conlee intervened. The party left town in a Word car after a firm warning. The group included a prior visit, when one solicitor had nosed into black residents offering spectacles with subscriptions, claiming astigmatism to an elderly man without license to practice optometry.
Miss Vera Beard state supervising nurse of the Bureau of Child Hygiene of Austin arrives in Bryan to aid Miss Elizabeth Curtis Brazos county health nurse in county health efforts.
A bi monthly Tabor Welfare Club meeting at the school house drew a large audience driven by a movie show. Laura Belle Roten presented certificates to many club girls for first year 1923 work while Geo L Dickey spoke on vocational agriculture. A Grand Canyon educational film followed with technical delays. Attendees included H R Beal C L Benson Geo L Dickey and others from Bryan and Alliance Nebraska.
Senator Joe Burkett of Eastland spoke about 45 minutes to a crowd of about 50 in the courthouse as a Texas gubernatorial candidate. He travels in a Ford, with his campaign manager under his hat when visible, and planned to speak in Madisonville at 4 30 this afternoon.
Albert Scott was bound over to the grand jury on a $500 bond after a Thursday preliminary at 4:00 P. M. in the courthouse before Justice J. W Hamilton. Attorney W. 8 Barron confirmed the bond and proceedings.
Harry Edge leaves Saturday for St Louis Chicago and New York to market ready to wear millinery and fancy goods for Edge Dry Goods Company for spring and summer sale. Mrs Edge and daughter Lynette will visit her sister in Port Arthur during his absence.
ETOWAH MONUMENT COMPANY of Atlanta promotes a side income plan promising over $200 monthly for spare time, with easy, pleasant work selling marble and granite monuments. Work available full or part time.
Tabor High of Iola caps a perfect county season by defeating Harvey and clinching the county championship with ten consecutive wins. Coach W. G. Colson leads a strong lineup including Freddy Locke Sam Walker and George Broach as the team eyes the state meet in Austin.
J J Holik announces candidacy for Brazos county Precinct 3 commissioner. He is 44, has lived in the county his whole life, and pledged sound business policy and a good roads program if elected at the July primary. He promises to serve the county and precinct to the best of his ability.
Mudville two teacher school near Steele's Store burned Friday night. County Superintendent D. J. McDonald said the fire likely accidental. Teachers Mrs. Richard Hearne and Miss Elizabeth Peyton. 9 students attended. building total loss with insurance. Temporary quarters, desks, and equipment ordered to arrive next Monday.
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