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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
4
Brazos County residents are urged to pay their poll tax on or before January 5l to be eligible for local state and national elections. With a presidential year on the ballot, turnout and thoughtful candidate selection are emphasized to improve government efficiency and accountability.
Germany will begin a nationwide plan restricting commodity prices with a 10 percent cut on food, rents, transit, utilities, and more. Taxes rise for wholesalers and manufacturers while civil workers face wage reductions. Chancellor Bruening calls it a war measure to curb living costs and inflation. The move aims to deflate costs and speeds news across nations watching the outcome.
The magazine proposes a scoring system to judge political candidates. It lists three tests: character, right ideas through a sound platform, and the ability to advance and implement a program. A candidate’s total score reflects these core qualities for farmer legislators.
Today in history marks the death of Queen Catherine de Medici on January 5, 1589. Her legacy shaped French politics and court life across multiple reigns.
A collage of brief items notes the Young brothers in Houston evading Missouri police after a six officer slaying, a novelist's money troubles tied to gyp bonds and a divorce, Morton Downey planning a career shift, Anita Loos signing new scripts, Mayor Walker returning a donation, and various society tidbits including fashion notes on the Prince of Wales, a Shanghai club house, Lowell Thomas dinners, and a leprosy joke.
N. D. Welty asserts newspapers will not be replaced by radio, film, or handbills. He argues newspapers fill a needed role and grow stronger as editors and publishers evolve with the job. Intelligence and common sense define effective advertising, not flashy tricks.
Texas counties largely keep county and home demonstration agents for 1932 with a net loss of less than 2 percent. In January 1931 to January 1932, white agents drop from 516 to 505, while Negro agents stay at 44. Some counties briefly halted work but reinstated it, showing lingering need for demonstrations despite financial strain.
People’s column extols progress through roads, autos, phones, radios, electricity, gas and modern conveniences that make farm homes as pleasant as city homes. It urges culture and education to revive national glory and chivalry, noting Mr. and Mrs. J. Elmer Reed and son of Navasota visiting Bryan relatives this week.
Jess B. McGee a Brazos County native and former county clerk announced his candidacy for county judge. He said he seeks progress and will run subject to the Democratic primary and noted his four years as county clerk.
A compact devotional note quotes Luke 6:81 urging readers to treat others as they wish to be treated. It frames the Golden Rule as guiding daily conduct and neighborly ethics.
An item from January 6, 1907 notes K. K. Hopper, formerly of College Station, now owner of Temple Daily Tribune, has assumed control of the paper. It also reports the death of Mrs. Minnie Dawson age 38, wife of John D. Dawson, after a brief illness, her Illinois birth and Bryan girlhood, Methodist faith, and funeral services. Also mentioned are Bryan residents William Jennings Bryan visiting Los Angeles January 2% and New Year’s Day marriages of ten couples, plus the death of Ardmore pioneer FE Bledsoe.
A frontier letter from Les Akers discusses West Texas farming, Hoover hogs as rabbits, racial tensions, cotton farming plans, banker Wil B. Wize, and seeking free fertilizer advice amid low farm prices. He links census findings to national ills and laments crops and policy.
The piece argues that after 1920 deflation and political interference harmed farming, but as industrial deflation ends, agriculture should regain a stable, profitable role. It warns against political tinkering and urges farmers to work efficiently to seize forthcoming opportunities in a rebalanced economy.
A reflective column notes that many industries produce repeated success stories and argues outstanding individuals are always in demand. It suggests no industry has excess brains and hints at a hidden rule guiding who rises to the top, with anecdotes about the automobile sector.
An excerpt notes a pervasive wasteful ailment in modern business, reflecting on persistent inefficiencies and dismal accounts as illustrated by a local newspaper commentary. The editor juxtaposes office life with elusive power, critiquing Melanowski and Buick as symbols.
Rhode Island Red hen No 75 owned by H M Herndon led heavy breeds at Texas A and M College with 276 eggs in the contest period. The value reached 279 4 ppin and officials say no bird of that breed has matched the feat. An Eagle War Ad offers quick disposal for furniture or other items.
The article profiles Leo Melanowski once a top automotive engineer who shaped early motor industry. Once courted by Henry Ford and a Ford stock holder, he ended up living with the Little Sisters of the Poor, illustrating how fortune fades. It notes other giants like David Buick and R C Hupp in similar fates.
In a local filing the County Tax Collector case centers on Guy Harris as the named official. The report outlines a public inquiry into tax collection practices and related administrative actions.
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