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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
4
A Brazos County club issue discusses farm efficiency and meat production, urging safe crop mixes for stock and home needs. It highlights seed corn choices, terracing to curb erosion, and the value of early maturing Surcropper corn, plus a push for Texas field contests and youth seed sales programs.
The Blue Bonnet Bridge Club gathered at Mrs J R Wright's college campus home for a Tuesday afternoon of cards and fellowship. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Taylor and Mrs Nettie Carroll, with Mrs Wright hosting a shrimp salad reception. Also noted were plans by Mr and Mrs W S Howell and R W Howell to visit Houston to hear the Paul Whiteman Orchestra.
Fire and pep filled a Tuesday noon Lions Club luncheon as members praised plans for a greater Bryan Lions. President C A Searcy led lively talks, a round table session, and an attendance chart proposal amid oyster courses and songs by Ruth Knox.
Carl Wipprecht discusses the Ton Litter Contest at a banquet, tracing its postwar origin to boost pork production. He explains the goal of growing a litter to a ton by six months, notes prizes for the heaviest litters, and cites rapid gains up to 300 pounds as profitable for farmers.
The document details by laws for approving appropriations, with steps from Board of Directors to Finance Committee, and notes 388 active contributing members and 131 contributing members totaling 519. It reports one death, four quits, fifteen leaving the city, and fifty new members, plus a $3122.49 cash balance and paid accounts. Also lists an Eagle want ad promoting sale cars and feed shipments with a contact.
Only two days remain to pay poll, real estate, and personal property taxes before penalties rise on Monday February 2. Penalties reach 25 percent on automobiles and 10 percent on all other taxes, with many taxes still unpaid at J Marion Ferguson’s office and the City Secretary’s records showing gendered lead in poll tax payments.
The Woman's Club held its weekly meeting in the Carnegie Library. Officers read minutes and discussed finances, with a request for leave from Mrs. Brock. The tea fundraiser netted 125 for library books, and a committee was formed to select needed volumes. A Texas history lesson and flag evolution presentation followed. Visitors included Mrs. Willis of Waco.
Jan 29 Kings Highway reports ongoing school progress and pleasant spring weather. Residents plant gardens and attend sermons by Rev. E D Kelly at Macy Christian church with good crowds. Visits from Rev P C Key and W P Skaggs are noted along with family visits from the Nash and Laburge families and observations of Oklahoma wheat crops.
J D Martin reports as chairman of the agricultural committee praising county farmers for an agricultural awakening. He notes new homes water systems and electrification, soil building terracing and drainage work aided by the Chamber of Commerce providing Martin ditchers. In 1924 100 farms covering 5000 acres were terraced or drained. Poultry industry expansion grows from 100 pure strains to over 100000 with multiple hatcheries. Brazos county wins prizes in cotton dairy and poultry contests and hosts five community fairs. He commends county agents and community clubs and records a 1925 premium fund of 500 supported by the committee and J Webb Howell.
David Reid grocer gave a detailed classification talk at the Bryan Rotary Club meeting in the Green Parrot Tea Room. He discussed grocery store commodities, production origins, and the canning industry, noting France originated the industry to preserve perishables for military use.
Local column reports unusual foggy spell in the Harvey area with little sickness besides flu. Notes farmers plowing, Charlie Graham and Jeff Goeny ill, excerpt from a London letter describing a dense fog and its effects. Hensarling sells Queen of Dixie Poultry Feed. orders welcome.
Mrs Milton B Parker entertained at a one o clock luncheon today in honor of Mrs Fred E Pryor of Austin a guest of Mrs B E Astin for the ...
The Senate committee will receive plans and ideas from others as side advice. Public input is sought to shape forthcoming measures and policy recommendations.
Senator Veice of Dainwerfield, who heads the James Ferguson impeachment removal Senate committee, indicated an invitation would be issued to governors to appear and present ideas. Hearings open or executive session to be decided by the committee, which would likely organize and meet today.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce reports 1924 achievements exceed expectations. Citizens celebrate growth, record year gains, and a push toward higher standards for 1925 under President John M Lawrence and the board.
Braymont January 29 inland news notes Gulf Coast company post by Gulf Compt Lodey sets grade A at 75 and grade B at 1.50 per barrel with earlier station rates.
Special Bryan Daily Eagle report notes N Kyle of A M T taking part in the annual Pecan Day celebration in San Saba. Dean BE J Kyle will participate in an aprint event on February 38 amid plans to boost pecan growers next year.
A local ad states we will sell a number of cars of various kinds and track equipment cheaply to raise funds. Contact P. Hy Hensarling at phone 286 for details.
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