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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists post office entry details for Bryan Texas with a 1912 date and mentions Association Press membership. It shows subscription rates of 1 50 per year and six months 1 90.
Civic appeal urges every adult to pay poll tax receipts within two days to fulfill duty to community county state and nation. It stresses that citizenship entails political participation and that paying the poll tax is a core weapon for good government.
In a Texas Commercial News piece readers are urged to oppose memorial campaigns funding via public dimes. The author denounces Harding Memorial efforts as opportunistic hero worship tied to fund-raising, calling for a strong no to future drives and to stop diluting finances for such campaigns.
A Houston area report notes a young oratorical con artist facing arrest in Port Arthur after touring Austin Lockhart Waco Fort Worth Dallas Gonzales Temple Marlin Bryan Galveston Beaumont Orange Corpus Christi. He used a sob story of a dead sister to swindle ministers, and her tale is said to be buried with his capture.
The article extols the Bryan spirit as essential for town prosperity. It urges citizens and county collaboration to build a bigger and better Bryan through joint effort and mutual cooperation. It cites fellowship banquets as a model seen in Texas towns to foster community unity.
The text asserts that to be recognized as a proper citizen you must pay a poll tax and be eligible to vote. It claims without a poll tax you lose the right to influence county, state, or national government decisions.
The Eagle laments the toil of newspaper production and notes Bryan High School will discontinue the Tattler, a one page section. The piece praises journalism work while acknowledging the heavy demands of producing the paper and delivering issues to readers.
The Exchange questions the logic of profanity arguing swearing harms credit, integrity, and trust. It asks if any relative would approve, if oaths are needed, and how a swearer justifies the habit, concluding there is no valid excuse.
A speaker reflects on a craving to abandon familiar sights and answer a distant call. The narrator describes a compelling force to travel, warning that fulfillment may lie far away and that the guiding voice never ends. The verse’s speaker pledges to follow the wanderlust despite uncertainty.
The Eagle praises Bryan banks for their splendid condition and strong reports. It credits management and foresees prosperity, noting banks as essential alongside church and school. The piece extends congratulations to the men responsible for the favorable results.
A wise speaker urges gratitude and skipping blame for luck. He says God shares joys and strengthens us in hardship. A kind, giving outlook yields more good than harm, while cynicism attracts more trouble. He closes with optimism that the world remains good.
A bitter verse laments oil promoters deceiving investors, claiming they fled to distant lands to serve a long penitentiary sentence. The speaker accuses promoters of looting savings and leaving people in poverty while promising false fortunes. the tone assigns poetic justice and calls for accountability.
A brief reflective line likening patience to a plant that thrives in all gardens. The metaphor emphasizes universal cultivation of calm and steadiness in daily life.
A State Press column from Dallas News jokes about naming Mineral Wells tourist park. It weighs options from Palo Pinto to hotel names, noting political sensitivities and local pride, finally suggesting Curative Camping Grounds as the only fitting, tongue in cheek choice.
A dated quip by H. D. Cee urges citizens to fulfill poll tax duties and participate in elections, criticizing laxity and reliance on prohibition era detractions as the upcoming vote nears. The piece frames civic duty in stark moral terms and warns against complacency in taxation and governance.
Bryan citizens praise the planned resurfacing of Main Street, the sole remaining street needing repairs. The Eagle notes the project will improve safety and the city’s image as well as smooth traffic for residents and visitors alike.
Citizens are urged to settle poll tax receipts now to ensure voting rights. The message emphasizes timely payment to enable participation and influence in elections.
An Eagle Printing Company advertises reliable on time printing services by phone at 86.
The Fort Worth market faces a shift as Texas hog production declines with 150000 farms raising none and buyers from 30 cities flocking to Fort Worth for Oklahoma hogs. Texas cattle and cotton debates, plus a Mississippi boys club project, illustrate agricultural strategy and youth program gains.
Paul Ponzie of Prospect reported to County Agent C. L. Benson that his newly built terraces withstood Tuesday's rain. He notes that well cared for livestock and hens yield better profits than large numbers kept poorly fed.
J L Cobb declares his bid for the Brazos County Clerk post as a Democratic primary candidate on July 26. A longtime Bryan educator with 23 years in the county, Cobb emphasizes qualifications, community ties, and a pledge to faithfully perform duties if elected.
A S M S Wain announces candidacy for re election as Brazos County Clerk. He cites diligent service, familiarity with local needs, and a pledge to continue courteous, conscientious duties in maintaining county records.
Voters are advised of primary elections featuring sheriff candidates L E Morehead Jess Conlee and J H Reed county tax collector Ollie Smith and Mrs Jack T Johnson for county school superintendent D J McDonald and Mrs Albert J Buchanan county clerk J L Cobb and A S McSwain and county commissioner Precinct No 3 Joe J Messina noting official nominees and polling context.
A. S. McSwain appeals to voters outlining long term commitment to the clerk’s office and the need to improve procedures through experience while thanking supporters for past assistance and urging continued trust from men and women voters alike.
A voter petition in Brazos County backs Mrs. A J Buchanan for Superintendent of Public Instruction. The letter cites her Red Cross leadership and public service as qualifications, listing Bryan and surrounding communities as signatories. Political advertisement promotes her candidacy with a note about malaria fever medicine price.
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