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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
6
Bryan Texas publication by Lee J. Rountree as managing editor appears as a post office declaration dated April 22, 1912 under the 1878 act. This label confirms the newspaper’s mailing status and leadership attribution.
An advertising man explains institutional advertising as building name and prestige for the advertiser rather than immediate sales. Packard, Uneeda, and Ivory illustrate how consistent ads create lasting goodwill, making labels and brands worth money in asset reports.
A. K. Short of Texas A and M College urges field selection emphasizing strong stalks that produce multiple ears or nubbin ears under poor soil and harsh weather. He argues this approach yields reliable yields in the Southwest, countering the focus on large single ears. The piece also warns against charity to panhandlers and endorses Good Cheer Association oversight to direct help to the truly needy.
A terse portrait of a town where the most aggressive figure holds sway, yet asserts he has no time for city affairs. The piece notes a public tension between hard lines and administrative involvement, hinting at behind the scenes influence.
A reflective line asserts that compassion and charitable acts surpass formal rules and ceremonies, valuing human benevolence over strict adherence to law or ritual observance. The quote celebrates mercy as the truer measure of virtue beyond formal duties.
The Brazos County promotion highlights A and M College efforts in farming education and better living. Leaders like P B Mangum and county agents C L Benson and Miss Laura Belle Roten drive club work, livestock, and dairy progress. The article urges Bryan residents to recognize and support these services.
The Christmas and New Year greeting from Dr George W Truett pastor of First Baptist Church Dallas urges readers to value small things. It emphasizes friendly smiles praiseful words grateful letters hand clasps timely tokens and daily happiness found in ordinary life.
A Bryan town piece reflects on skeptics who doubted Main Street paving but notes progress driven by loyal citizens. The author laments fatigue from long hours of work starting at dawn and lasting until late evening, with brief lunch relief, describing physical strain.
Mrs Nellie Ross was sworn in as Governor of Wyoming becoming the first woman chief executive in the United States. She took the oath at noon in Cheyenne, wearing mourning for her late husband Governor William Ross, who died three months prior.
A compiled list shows county officers who posted bonds and took oaths after the November election. Names include J Marion Ferguson tax collector F37 500 to Governor of Texas, A S McSwain county clerk and others along with their bond amounts recipients and signers.
The Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist church elected officers John W. Black Jr president Mary Bees Egan vice president Ollie Ruth Shaw secretary Catherine Felker corresponding secretary Ann Bentley treasurer. Committees named include Welfare program membership mite box groups and multiple group leaders with 14 listed group members and division leaders across Baby Better Americans mission study finance and program entertainment.
Special to Bryan Daily Eagle Austin January 2 Corry T Sheats of Franklin the 39th Legislature’s second youngest member will represent Robertson county He rose from farm life to UT student cashier and waiter climbing via farm work dairy jobs and campus employment His platform includes tax reduction government economy aid for rural schools and repeal of several laws
After an exceptionally large victory, Sheats plans to resign as cashier when the Legislature convenes in January to devote full time to state affairs. He will resume studies at the University of Texas after adjournment, pursuing BA and LLB degrees.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce held its first 1925 meeting at the commercial rooms at 10 o clock. Secretary Eberstadt reported permit refusals for 16 ads 12 solicitors and 10 professional beggars. The group discussed agriculture incentives. Recognition for local achievers led to invitations to the annual banquet on January 27. Congressman Johnson pledged support for enlarging the Bryan post office.
The Bryan Pastors' Association met at the Baptist tabernacle to elect officers for the new year. C. B. Thompson was chosen president with Jno A Held as vice president and H. H. McCain as secretary treasurer, replacing retiring officers.
Louis Bailey is appointed county agent for Bosque County. For four years he and his wife L E Bailey have been active in Bryan and College Station life. Bailey, a high official in the disabled veterans association, studied at A and M College and served as student professor. They will move to Meridian, Bosque County, where Bailey will aid farming with his agricultural knowledge.
TO GRAIN AND HAY BUYERS We have maize and kafir heads corn, oats, hay, meal, hulls, all kinds feed carrots. Ask for prices delivered. W W WATSON CO., Dallas, Tex.
Leap year ends as bachelor parade remains, featuring Walter Coulter, John Vick, Sam Wilson, Dr. W. H. Lawrence, Elmer Dodson, Marvin Carroll, E. R. Emmet, O. E. Saunders, Henry Estill, Will Saunders, Johnnie Collins and others in a social round up. Bryan paper notes many are yet to be caught while some in near-bachelor class may soon yield to Cupid.
The First Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society held a Monday afternoon business meeting. They adopted the Life and Letters of St Paul study, reorganized groups into four units, elected Mrs. Jas. W. James as Federated Societies delegate, and planned a budget with the week of prayer funded by a free will offering.
The funeral for Steve Marino aged 80 was held Tuesday at St Anthony's Catholic Church in Bryan with burial at the Catholic cemetery. Born in Italy he came to Brazos County years ago and became a prosperous Italian farmer. Survived by three sons Steve Marino Jr Frank Marino of Steele's Store and John Marino of New York City and three daughters Mrs Pazita Mrs Pallazzo Mrs DeFord all of Bryan.
Senator H. L. Lewis of the ninth Texas senatorial district visited Bryan from Navasota on legal business, meeting local leaders and discussing upcoming legislative issues. He favored the general appropriation bill, supports adequate educational funding, and prefers broad college appropriations over department line items. He advocated state supervision of tick eradication finance and stated his plan is to amend or repeal laws and push better enforcement while avoiding new bills beyond the appropriation measure.
A reflection on love easing toil and hardship. The speaker asserts that mutual care brings happiness even in the hardest tasks and darkest days, with life becoming less drudging when there is someone who loves you and whom you love.
Borozone liquid and powder claim to speed healing of torn flesh and wounds. The liquid is described as a powerful antiseptic that purifies wounds of poisons and germs while the powder is hailed as the great healer. Prices shown for liquid and powder. sold by Jenkins' Drug Store.
Advertises Merbine as a health tonic to counter liver issues causing languor and low motivation. Claims purification of the system restores energy and ambition for workers. Mentions price 60 cents and sale location.
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