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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment mentions students teachers vacations and a sales term. It references persons likely to be school staff and events but lacks clear context or complete names, places, dates, or outcomes. This brief item signals a local education notice with incomplete details.
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Advertisement and legal boilerplate stating copyright ownership and republication rights. Mentions Associated Press dispatch rights and advertising representation in Dallas New York and Chicago. Includes post office entry date April 22 1912 and class notes for publication.
Governor James Stephen Hogg urges turning Texas into a tree rich state. The article promotes Bryan as a city of trees and outlines a plan to plant pecan and walnut trees, funding from the Hogg grave nuts distributed to colleges and high schools across counties, with seedlings first to Bryan and then statewide.
The eyes of Texas rest on Governor-Elect Dan Moody as his aides are chosen. Appointees must prove honesty integrity and value for money. Public office is a public trust and those who fail to honor it risk disaster for the people.
An inquiry asks about Jersey cattle in Brazos County and whether they are for sale. The response notes some Jersey herds exist but counts are insufficient, urging farmers to stock every farm with a good milking cow as the county nears a profitable era.
The piece suggests tension between major American oil companies and the Mexican government over new constitutional rules. It notes little respect for the constitution by investors and a lack of concession confirmations, while endorsing the Mexican government's stance on the issue.
The article warns New York bootleggers to quit making poisonous liquor or face loss of profits and urges a conference with Brazos county bootleggers noted for producing liquor nearly as good as old bonded whiskey.
The article urges Bryan to sponsor a worthy New Year project by constructing a commodious auditorium. It notes the current largest venue is a church and that meetings require a proper public space, with a speaker traveling to College Station for events.
A local suggestion urges Bryan to arrange free rescue for stranded tourists on the Hearne to Bryan road during wet weather. The idea, credited to Navajo years ago, warns travelers will avoid the route if not acted on. The issue concerns roads in Robertson County under state highway maintenance rather than Brazos County.
Bryan residents began the year by attending services with large congregations across churches. Clergy urged a New Year resolution to attend church every Sunday to reduce talk of hard times.
Conspiracy charges against Aimee Semple McPherson have been dropped and perjury likely to follow. The public believes she was the victim of a frameup, and many welcome the news.
The Manufacturers Record lauds Houston figure John H. Kirby as suitable presidential timber, a distinction few critics can hope to achieve regardless of their views.
A sequence of earthquakes rattled the Pacific region as the New Year began, with several strong shocks reported from coastal areas. Authorities urged calm and noted no immediate widespread damage or injuries.
The notice urges residents to set a constructive New Year’s goal for Bryan in 1927, emphasizing local progress and community spirit for the coming year.
A historical breakfast menu outline promotes lighter morning meals for office workers. It lists items like rolled oats, orange juice, cocoa, waffles, muffins, French omelet and toast with detailed preparation steps and yields. The text reflects midcentury home economy and health-focused eating habits with specific ingredient measurements and cooking times.
At year start leaders praise 1926 while noting it was only fair and 1927 may not be among history’s best. A good year depends on economy, seizing opportunities, and steady effort. The emphasis is on life protection agencies as crucial beyond business booms.
The Bryan Poultry Association held an officer election, selecting new leaders to guide activities and meetings. Members gathered to discuss upcoming shows and local poultry events.
In January 1927 at 12:00 o clock at the State Capitol in Austin the new governor elect Dan Moody will be inaugurated. The event is dated January 11 and outlines Moody taking office at the capitol in Austin.
The passage argues money is worthless unless its use uplifts the struggling and increases human happiness and service, emphasizing the power and potential of wealth to aid others.
The article argues that sight and touch create stronger learning than words and warns Bryan residents about film content. It discusses real estate promotion using visuals, the impact of movie views on children, and the need to guide youths toward appropriate films while avoiding harmful depictions.
A Forbes Magazine excerpt argues ambition is active self development not daydreaming. It defines ambition as daily improvement through learning and doing better, requiring courage and industry. It urges two rules: learn something new daily and do something better. The test is action.
The piece argues readiness supporters face slim odds this year while urging the United States to foster peace by both decree and action. It stresses national sentiment for universal peace and a proactive example.
The fragment reflects a cautious, hopeful mood noting gratitude despite imperfect national conditions and ample wealth to be thankful for.
A Danish woman advocates a divorce insurance policy for a girl that converts to life insurance if a divorce occurs. The idea, she says, reflects cynical views of marriage and would spell disaster for anyone trivializing divorce. The author argues vow fidelity should precede and underpin marriage rather than insurance schemes.
Russia condemns bowing as remnants of the old regime and subjects it to taboo. The remark hints that such dances may grow in popularity in the United States where royal imagery appeals to audiences. Queen Marie is expected to support the shift.
A Mineral Wells resident humorously confuses a la carte with a vehicle. Local reaction notes the mix up as residents discuss dining options and language use.
County Agent C L Beasor calls for a New Year push toward renewed farm production and rural revitalization. He stresses cooperative effort, land restoration, dairy and poultry foundations, and shared use of pesticidal tools to meet expenses and profit Brazos County farms.
The home of T. H. Haltom on College Road was completely destroyed by fire shortly after 9:00 this morning. The cause is unknown. Valued at about 3,000 dollars, almost nothing was saved as the fire truck was delayed en route and arrived after the house was ruined. The truck was being repaired this afternoon.
Dr H H McCain pastor of the First Methodist church displayed pecans at The Eagle office from his Saline Bayou farm south of Shreveport Louisiana. The 146 acre tract has 100 acres planted with 1500 soft shelled pecan trees and about 260 bearing trees with grafted varieties Schley Van Demen Pabst Stuart Success Moneymaker Moon Carmen. He notes trees are under five years old yet already yielding profusely challenging the view that grafted pecan trees take long to bear.
Dr. McCain declares Brazos County the best place in the world to grow pecans, highlighting the Brazos Valley and uplands as ideal for industry development.
Glenn Stinnett of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association leads county wide programs to show films on marketing cotton and cooperative marketing. The Brazos County Farm Bureau sponsors a $100 prize essay contest on cooperative marketing. Screenings start at 7 00 PM in Kurten Millican Kings Highway Harvey Reliance Steeles Store Smetana on dates listed January 6 7 8 10 11 14 18.
Tolstoi argues life is service not tears or entertainment and suffering may yield real joy when one seeks a definite external life object. An Eagle wants to trade this item for sale or barter.
College Station Texans report a junior two year old Jersey cow combination Fair Kitty No. 687579 set a new state record in Texas for butter fat production in the 306 day division. Owned by G. W. Bradley of Dublin, she produced 11851 pounds milk and 557.94 pounds butter fat in 303 days, surpassing Pegiwarno’s Minnie Zrd. She qualified for the Register of Merit and a silver medal from the American Jersey Cattle Club.
The article notes good weather over the past week and numerous visits among local residents. Luther Bray and family spent the weekend with Ed Bray. A J Ellison visited his father J E Ellison. Jewel Gibson and Anna Sweingler were guests at Ed Baker’s. George Reddin and John Reddin hosted visitors. Evelyn Morgan and others visited. Richardson Fultz visited Paul Winkler. Ed Baker visited Ed Bray Sunday evening.
Several days of sun have dried mud in roads into Bryan and all roads in the area are passable. The Hearne road, previously hit hard by rain, is being smoothed and cars now travel with only occasional difficulties. Tourists who left their autos last week are returning, say local garage owners.
A vintage guide promotes simple desserts to tempt picky eaters and finish balanced meals. Recipes include evaporated milk puddings, orange juice coupe, whipped prunes with cream, and an orange bavarian dessert with gelatin.
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