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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
2
The snippet shows newspaper branding with management names and Associated Press mockups, advertising rates and city circulation details. It lists the Bryan Weekly Eagle in Brazos County at 1.50 per year for six months and mentions advertising and merchant bank references.
Dr Will Durant spoke on Changing Morals at A and M College before a capacity crowd. He argued three life stages from hunting to agriculture to industry shaped marriage and gender roles, praising emancipation of women and urging earlier marriage to boost family stability.
A Texan advocate argues Bryan can outpace Petaluma as a poultry hub citing A&M leadership ideal climate and land. He notes Bryan's year round laying potential nine month feed cycle and easy Texas market access with cheaper water shipping to New York and other cities. He contends Bryan holds advantages in climate land and shipping.
An exploration of ad strategies to seize attention and drive response. It discusses catching the reader with startling or curious details, making ads readable, using illustrations, and offering compelling incentives beyond price to prompt action while warning against deceptive promises.
A Texas representative cites a congress report showing district governors at Federal Reserve Banks earning up to sixty thousand dollars annually and deputy governors up to forty thousand. The piece accuses several banks of underpaying taxes and urges greater governmental vigilance.
A reader letter denounces propaganda received by the Eagle describing it as cheap, costly to the country and originating from Washington. The writer urges government action and even a universal law to imprison propagandists, likening them to past fence cutters in Texas.
Congress deems Lindbergh IV patchwork unsafe for diploma repairs and urges discontinuation of flight. Lindbergh counters that the idea is ridiculous and insists on continuing air travel to meet foreign needs.
The rivalry mirrors the intense clash of giants and small operators in Texas politics as voters eye the U.S. Senate race. The piece compares industrial powerhouses to smaller enterprises amid a charged campaign environment.
Dr Durant arrives as Bryan gains a talking point after the A and M Arkansas basketball game on Monday and Tuesday night, easing the team’s postgame discussions.
Jesse Jones chose not to spend all his money at the convention. He had funds left and contributed 25000 dollars to the Memorial Union project at the University of Texas.
A fragmented note suggests a wet plank on the platform at the Houston Democratic convention may prompt a dry delegate to drink it. The remark hints at unusual behavior among some Democrats.
Experts at the Governors' conference in Jackson Mississippi discuss section acreage and weevil control. They argue that active weevils may reduce the need for acreage reductions and even suggest farmers honor the boll weevil as a longtime ally.
The text notes three branches of government and comments on politicians failing to distinguish them. It also mentions a statement about valuing flowers for the living and asserts that a man who speaks well of others need not fear others' opinions.
A blaze in Galveston consumed the Scottish Rite Cathedral within two hours, causing about 200000 dollars in losses. While Texas Consistory No 1 plans a replacement, many historic records and relics were beyond salvage, though some books and paintings were saved. The event drew a somber crowd and highlighted the building’s aesthetic and historic significance to Texas Masonry.
The note outlines who must file taxes, stating individuals with net income of 1500 or more or income 5000 or more, and married couples with net income 3500 or more or gross income 5000 or more, must file. It directs to Collector of Internal Revenue for the district of principal place of business and references Forms 1940A and 1040 and the applicable laws and regulations. It mentions a 1.5 percent normal tax on the excess over 4000.
Rainbow Girls Masons and Eastern Stars gathered in Bryan No 41 for a Friday meeting, with 50 to 60 attendees. The event featured initiations, officers elected, and tributes including a plant for Mrs. M. R. Bentley on her 18th wedding anniversary. Supers were Daisy C. Cushing expected to visit Bryan Assembly soon.
Fort Worth residents recall meeting Roy Bean the law west of the Pecos. French, a commission man, and a Chicago sheep man describe Langtry’s saloon and Bean’s half marriages and frontier justice on the Rio Grande frontier. Bean’s authority stretched across West Texas for two decades, earning both regard and fear.
County records show a decline in marriage licenses issued in the last two weeks. The list includes William Hull with Ethel Lee Bridget, B. S. Ireland with Ima McMillan, Pete J. Vitopil with Christine Stang, Alex McMurray with Annie May Milligan, Willie Hall with Beulah Bennett, Gilbert Turner with Biassie Yee Davie, Nathaniel Rete with Aeldiscolt, Willie via with Bertha Green, John Johnson with Annie May Proctor.
Cram's automotive report shows last week output at 900 vehicles per day with a forecast of 1000 per day by March and 2000 per day within six weeks. Plants nationwide resume operations and the Dallas facility is set to reopen next week. Brake changes and adjustments are underway as production ramps up.
George Adams reports Bryan’s fire record for 1928 as favorable with few losses due to a strong fire department. Discussion covers city robbing ordinance, potential district headquarters, and preferred meeting time change to 11 am. Oak McKenzie announces 1929 district convention in Bryan with Chamber endorsement.
The Acorn Stores, a long established merchandising chain, plan a Bryan opening in the Gordon building after remodeling the Wallace Printing Co. space. J B Bryan manages the chain in Texas with W R Thomas as local manager. The store will offer four distinct merchandise lines across 21 departments at the lowest possible prices with a focus on customer satisfaction.
The Woman's Missionary Society of First Methodist Church held two Monday afternoon groups. Group No 2, led by Mrs. Lamar Bethea, discussed Healing Ourselves with eight members attending. Group No 3, with seven members present, studied mountaineers of the Ozark region led by Mrs. C. R. Gardner and Mrs. Mary Shelburne.
Group No 6 met at Mrs J W Black for devotion led by Mrs J N Dulaney and prayer by Mrs Jno W Black Forty three chapters were read and 26 visits made The mission study lesson Helping the Negro Up Hill was led by Mrs A H Kerns with assistants Mesdames Wedames R E Smith Wilson Bradley R S Marshall and W M Owens Hostess served delicious candy Present were Mesdames J W Black A H Kerns Wilson Bradley J H Beard J N Dulaney J W James W M Owens A W Reynolds R E Smith R S Marshall and Miss Nell Cole
At a Brazos county rural teachers meeting on February 18 Dr. C H Winkler from A and M College discussed a constitutional amendment to modify the state Educational Board. Prof Cory Bethany urged a fall campaign. Mrs K O Siecke urged Parent Teacher work and rural PTA organization. Supt H L Durham compared rural and town spending and argued for county unit system viability.
The monthly missionary and social meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist church was held Monday afternoon at the pastor Rey's home. Despite bad weather, the event drew a large group, featured Circle No. 8, and included a social hour with refreshments.
Lou Gehrig of New York and Joe Sewell of Cleveland were the only two American League players to appear in every game last season.
E. E. Ballock of Bryan heads the National Life and Accident Insurance Club. Bullock scored 235.0 points in 1927 as manager, with Baton Rouge rival scoring 254.9. Reared in Brazos County, Bullock’s friends note his success and leadership.
Judge W C Davis sets a three week civil docket in district court with cases listed by date. February 21 includes John Zulkosky vs Jacob Poholik debt rent and supplies and W E Pigford vs Jim Cook et al to clear BR title. February 22 covers W S Howell vs Mrs Lillie McGee notes and February 23 Bessie Furman vs J Litt part of a minor child. March 13 National Bank vs sthley debt. March 14 Mareth McGregor vs Roy Nunn title and possession of land. March 15 Adams vs Allen Smith and W A Boyett contract. others follow through March 19 21 with various debt, contract, and land disputes.
A garbled list shows candidates for county judge tax assessor county tan collector county clerk and precinct officials. Names include H O Ferguson A S McSwain Clyde F Goen Roy Mudspth J M Ferguson Tom Ge Suber Frank M Vance Emmett Holland Prud y Kindy WM Conrad J J Merka J W Harris Hugo Endler Frank Kro Fred A Wearman Danporth J M Moore Claude Buchanan along with precinct designations and roles.
Baby chicks face white diarrhoea and bowel troubles. Star Roup and Diarrhoea Tablets prevent and relieve illnesses. money back offer. Roman and Vick, Drugs.
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