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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
6
The Bryan Weekly Eagle notes its mailing at the Bryan post office in Texas on April 22, 1912 under the 1878 act, with Mrs Lee J Rountree as managing editor.
Dr. F A Buechel of A and M College argues tenancy is essential to developing agricultural resources and enabling tenants to become landowners. He urges better landlord tenant contracts and selects capable tenants based on responsibility, with ownership arising from stewardship rather than mere price.
The Mexia Daily News argues a newspaper is more than ads and reading matter. It is a community institution reflecting the town and guided by vision and progress. Its editors should uncover impediments and foster public sentiment for progress benefiting all residents.
Hon T Watt Gregory speaking in Houston cites that Texas pioneers were educated leaders, not rough frontiersmen. He notes Declaration of Independence signers were well bred and versed in science and literature, deserving honorable remembrance for their hardships and achievements.
The Palestine Herald announces new home and equipment upgrades calling them a challenge to the business elements of Palestine and a drive to grow a bigger newspaper. It argues patronage determines size usefulness and reflects town character, urging residents to support their newspaper to showcase a thriving community.
Advertising has shaped consumer choices from Victrola dogs to Gillette razors and Paris garters, influencing what people buy and wear. The piece notes advertising's pervasive impact across brands, products, and daily routines.
The piece presents a motivational creed from Elbert Hubbard promoting honest work, determination, self belief, and positive conduct. It stresses doing today’s work, pursuing tomorrow’s goals, and finding rewards through effort, courtesy, generosity, and fair competition.
Inside the Commonwealth weekly farming letter by S C G Hoyle highlights book farming as a learning source from Texas A and M College. A poll tax reminder urges citizens to pay now as April city election approaches while a Brazos County poultry raiser ships thirty dozen yard eggs to Harrisburg at one dollar per dozen, countering claims that poultry is unprofitable.
A young resident of Mineral Wells asked whether Governor Ma Ferguson’s official cabinet functioned as a kitchen cabinet, reflecting public curiosity about state leadership and governance in the era.
The item notes a historic term described as a misnomer and outmoded by prior eras. It references Austin and a surprising phrasing while signaling outdated language in sports slang.
County Health Nurse Miss Elizabeth Curtis sponsors a free Well Baby Clinic for children up to six years. Held at the county services office in Ryan courthouse on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly from 2 to 4 pm starting January 22. Weighing, measuring, and examinations by attending physicians with guidance on diet and health literature.
In Austin on January 20 the Texas Senate confirmed two of Governor Neff recess appointments to the University of Texas Board of Regents and approved numerous appointments to A and M College State Teachers College San Marcos and related agencies. The confirmed: Tucker Royall and R. G. Storey. Other nominees were not confirmed, leaving six more seats to Mrs. Ferguson. The list includes names across education health and public service, with appointments to boards of pharmacy, medical examiners, veterinarians and more.
College Station January 20. A. and M. Aggies defeated Austin College 26 to 5 in a non conference game. Tucker opened scoring after ten minutes as both teams struggled. For Austin Fincher hit four points from two long shots while Duckett Damon and Kyle led A and M. contributors.
H M Vey of Wellborn died Sunday at 10 a m after a brief illness. Funeral service was held Monday at 3 p m at the residence conducted by Rev J J Pipkin of Bryan. Burial in Minter Springs Cemetery. Survived by widow three sons James MeVey of Houston Virgil MeVey of Houston S S MeVey of San Diego Calif and three daughters Mrs C W Thomas of Houston Mrs M G Kelley of Victoria and Mrs Howell Gandy of Hearne.
Texas A&M fans anticipation grows as Maulbetsch leads the veteran Aggies in a two game set against Oklahoma, with Rice and Austin College drills shaping the squad. The team faces a long travel period, climate change, and a push for a Southwestern Conference title as Farmers and Owls loom on the schedule. WTAW will broadcast the games at 7:40 p.m. both nights.
Miss Laura Belle Roten home demonstration agent met Kurten girl club members for a full day of activities. The program included three classes for first second and third year girls as they began the 1925 program. Twenty two participants sewed bags bungalow aprons and gowns emphasizing neatness and quality.
The Bryan Fire Department re elected C. E. Jenkins as chief A K Brown as assistant chief and Tom G Jenkins as secretary. Brown wins best attendance gold badge for 1924 and 50th annual State Fireman's Association meeting may come to Bryan in 1926. Delegates to the State Association and a state meet team were named with alternates listed.
John T Leathers of Edge died Sunday night at 11 after a long illness. He is survived by three daughters, Seale of Benchley Elliott of Edge and Wallace of Cleveland. Born in Tennessee he moved to Texas young and farmed in Edge Brazos County. Funeral Monday at 3 at Alexander church with Rev. H H House, burial in Alexander Cemetery, McCulloch Gordon Co. morticians.
A morning blaze at the Cantavespe property destroyed the combined store and home, with losses near 10000 dollars. The stock valued at 6500 with 38250 insurance and furniture losses about 600, the fire beginning in the store and firemen preventing spread to nearby structures. Joe Cantavespe owned the buildings, Frank Cantavespe estimated stock value, and State Fire Insurance Inspector Clark praised the Bryan Fire Department for prompt response.
Bryan representing J. D. Martin president and Dan Scoates secretary of College Station left for Dallas to attend the Texas Hardware and Implement Association twenty seventh annual meet. The gathering opens January 20 at 10 a m at the Adolphus Hotel and runs through Wednesday.
A 1910s-style exhortation explains volunteer firemen work without pay or election and stresses intelligence fearlessness reliability and self sacrifice. It argues communities owe them the best equipment appreciation and esteem for dangerous lifesaving service.
Hearne will host three representatives for talks on the Edwards estate valued at 75 million dollars. Mrs. W. C. Bishop, Mrs. W. B. Kinner, and Miss Lillian Kirksey press their claim through their grandmother Sarah Edward Kirksey, sister of Frances Wickliffe Edwards Roberts, wife of ex Governor Oran M. Roberts. The Edwards property ties back to Robert Edwards original NYC blocks leased for 99 years.
Mrs. Melia Endler wife of Philip Endler died in Kurten at the family home after a short illness. Funeral services were held at the family home conducted by Rev. J. J. Kasiskie. Burial followed in Kurten cemetery with McCulloch-Gordon Co. in charge. Survived by husband two sons Hugo and Henry two daughters Mrs Henry Schultz and Miss Gussie Endler two sisters Mrs Antone Crone of North Zuich and Mrs Theodore Hinze and three brothers August Hahn Otto Hahn and Ed Ifahn.
Two electric signal gongs placed on Main Street Bryan authorize residents to summon officers. Located at Smith Drug Store corner and J. Groginsky corner, the system is operated by the chief operator at the telephone office. Residents phone central, officer is alerted, and connected promptly by the chief operator.
To grain and hay buyers we offer maize and kafir heads corn oats hay meal hulls all kinds feed carrots. Ask for prices delivered. H. H. WATSON CO. Dallas Tex.
W S Dixon of Hereford visits Brazos County to see old friends P H Hensarling and J W Barron families. He travels with Mrs Dixon and his son O H Dixon and wife, plans to Galveston delayed by rain. Dixon once lived in Millican and Wellborn, now farms 36000 acres in Castro County yielding 11000 bushels of wheat last year. He recalls writing for the Eagle and will rejoin Eagle staff.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Looney and children of Branchville motored to Bryan for the funeral of their friend Mrs E E McAdams scheduled for tomorrow at 8 o clock in the afternoon.
The Eagle Printing Company offers job printing services suitable for notices, posters, and programs. Contact for rates and turnaround times via the department at 36.
An old workers oriented ad claims liver inaction causes languor and blues. It recommends taking Herbine to purify the system and restore energy, priced 60 cents and sold by Jenkins' Drug Store.
Columbus Georgia Mia George S Hunter reports severe side pains after marriage. She dropped from 126 to under 100 pounds and could not work. After taking Cardus her condition improved, she gained weight and regained health. She urges other women to try Cardui. NC-160
An advertisement touts Popinated Calomel a pepsinated laxative claimed to break colds overnight. It promises non sickening action, no salivation or bowel upset, and claims to improve appetite and energy after use. Produced by the Pepsinated Calomel Co of Atlanta and sold by M. H. James Drug Co.
The surest sign of worms in children is paleness, fretfulness, and irregular appetite. When these symptoms appear give White's Cream Vermifuge, a preparation with fifty years of successful use. Price 36c, sold by local druggists.
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