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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1929

Page

3

Town Doctor urges towns to adopt constructive thinking for growth

The Town Doctor argues towns like Topsy have merely grown without planning and urges citizens to adopt proactive thinking. He compares old museums and dinosaurs to outdated habits and stresses individual responsibility, morale, salesmanship, and civic pride as keys to prosperity. This article is part of a fifty-two issue series published by the Eagle in cooperation with the Bryan Lions Club.

Topsy The Eagle Bryan Lions Club

Irrigation and Poultry Cooperatives Boost Wichita Falls Farming

The Wichita Falls area expands irrigation with a $4.5 million bond funded dam project now serving about 35 000 acres with potential to cover 100 000. A new poultry colony near the city plans five and ten acre units sold and operated on cooperative bases with shared supplies and markets. A Kraft cheese plant reports a 30 000 pound daily milk intake and dairy expansion is anticipated as stock and production rise.

Wichita Falls A. H Douglas Wichits Falls Bryan Southwest Water Works Association Douglas Dreuth Douglass Chas. Weeks Palo Alto California San Fernando Valley Poultry Colony Fy. Douglass Weegee Madea

Franklin Youth Shot by Negro Dies at Hospital

A. IL McMillan, 25, of Franklin, died at Bryan hospital from a Saturday night gunshot wound. The injury occurred when he was shot through the body by an unidentified Black assailant. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Franklin.

Franklin A. IL. McMillan Bryan Hospital McMillan W. H. Oliver R. M. McMillan

Powder and Lip Tools Considered for Fashion Time

A fragment notes a device to powder the nose and pad lips to extend time for grooming. It suggests girls could spend more time plucking and adjusting skirts as part of a beauty routine.

Man Forged $24 Check Caught and Sentenced in 21 Hours

A man forged a 24 dollar check and was arrested and sentenced within a day. He failed to steal enough to hire a better lawyer.

Beginnings Fourth Year for Bryan Baptist Pastor

Rev. R. E. Day begins his fourth year as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bryan. Under his leadership the church has grown materially and added more than 275 members. A new $125,000 building with fine pipe organ and modern equipment enhances all church activities including the Sunday School and B Y P U. The church now stands among Texas denominations’ leading organizations.

R. E. Day First Baptist Church of Bryan Texas W. S., J. Webb R. W. Howell D. D. Eastham Waxahachie J. Webb Howell Day

Step Up Ladder Newspaperdom Taken by Jones

Roy D. Jones of Bryan will take over a half interest in the Weatherford Democrat next Friday. He buys from R. K. Phillips who has run the weekly for 20 years. Jones moves to Weatherford, studied at Baylor, and will publish the Democrat while Phillips runs the Retail Merchants Credit Bureau they also purchased.

Roy D. Jones Bryan Weatherford Democrat R. K. Phillips Mr. Jones Weatherford C. S. Jones Baylor Waco Times-Herald Jones The Democrat Phillips Retail Merchants Credit Bureau

Beason and Dunn Test Chickens in Brazos County

Veterinarian Dr Dunn and County Agent Beason conducted a BWD bacillary white diarrhea test in Kurten at W G Henderson and J P Gilpin to identify carriers. About 10 000 poultry tested in Brazos County to prevent eggs carrying the disease to hatchlings.

Saturnay Daldivi R. C. Dunn A. & M. College Beason Kurten Brazos County

Surgical Tools Stolen From Auto of City Health Officer

Dr. R. B. Ehlinger, city health officer, had a bag of surgical instruments worth about 300 dollars stolen from his car in front of James Drug Company after he visited a patient. The theft occurred about o clock last night. no suspects or recovered items. This is the second such loss in two months, with the prior bag also unrecovered.

R. B. Ehlinger James Drug Company Ehlinger Missouri Pacific Bryan James

New Spring Hats Arrive at Ryd Hat Shop

Local shop Ryd Hat Shop unveils a new spring hat collection featuring light fabrics and vibrant colors. Shoppers can preview the range, with styles suited for daily wear and weekend outings.

Ryd

Friday Coldest Day Last Week at A and M College

Records from Dr. F L Thomas at A and M College show Friday as the coldest day last week with a high of 48 and a low of 26 degrees. The week’s warmest day was Wednesday at 78, with a rainfall pattern totaling 0.15 inches across Tuesday 0.07, Thursday 0.04, and Saturday 0.04 inches.

F. L. Thomas A. and M. College MonGas

Southwestern honors list includes Bryan student Miss Lillian Gorzycki

Georgetown January 28 Dean A Ullrich and Pearl A Neal registrars announce Southwestern University honor distinction for fall term with 90 plus grades in at least three majors. Miss Lillian Gorzycki of Bryan named on the list.

Georgetown A. Ullrich Pearl A. Neal Southwestern Southwestern University Lillian Gorzycki Bryan

Illness of Sister Calls Bryan Woman

Mrs. J. E. Dishman of Bryan leaves tonight for Tutwiler Mississippi called there by the critical illness of her sister Mrs. Wilson Dorsey. Mrs. A. J. Johnson of Houston arrives in Bryan Tuesday to escort her aunt Mrs. Hettie Kincaid to Houston during Mrs. Dishman’s absence.

J. E. Dishman Bryan Tutwiler Mississippi Wilson Dorsey A. J. Johnson Houston Dishman Hettie Kincaid

Mayor Ho What Ho of Peking Questioned

The Detroit News questions the identity and title of Pekings new mayor as a playful jab toward a potential misreading of a name. It hints at confusion with a similar sounding phrase Westward Ho and a light political caption.

Peking China Mr. Ho Detroit News

Some Congress Members Push To Postpone Session To September

An extra session irks many lawmakers and several members urge delaying the proposed gathering until September. They argue time is needed to address outstanding issues and align schedules.

Congress

Worms in Children and White's Vermifuge Use Advise

Doctors disagree on worm symptoms such as irritability sleep disturbance digestive pains and itching eyes and nose yet many children improve after a few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge the expellant of round and pin worms. If your child has any try this harm 4 Adv.

Meet Death Under Truck of Flat Car Near Bryan

Two Missouri Pacific freight crew members died when ten cars derailed 15 miles south of Bryan as a drawhead pulled out on the twelfth car, sending a pileup of nine cars and a truck crushing the men. Conductor R. L. Perry of Houston and brakeman George E. Eitel of Spring were found crushed, with Perry’s body later sent to Houston and Eitel’s to Waco.

Missouri Pacific Bryan R. L. Perry Houston George E. Eitel Spring C. S. LaHatte Perry Eitel Eite Waco Ejitel LaHatte Fitel W. H. Oliver Bryan Hospital McCulloch-Dansby M. College

Joyriding Lands Negro in Hoosgow

Cliff Turner an Allen farm negro was held to the grand jury by Justice J. T. McGee on burglary charges after breaking a lock on A. L. Smith’s garage at Allenfarm, taking a car, and damaging it. Bond set at 50 dollars. County Clerk Jess B. McGee issues a marriage license to Albert P. Wiseman and Virgie Irene Kinnison, found uncollectable.

Cliff Turner Allen Farm J. T. McGee Turner A. L. Smith Allenfarm Jess B. McGee Albert P. Wiseman Virgie Irene Kinnison

Pioneers In Extension Work Special to The Eagle

College Station Texas January 25 Extension Service workers from across the nation prepare for Houston Twenty fifth Anniversary events Texas claims top honors for longest unbroken service George Banzaff Milam County agent began 1908 and remains farm agent Mrs Edna W Trigg Den ton County home demonstration agent has sixteen years service The two started in Milam County and Trigg later served Chilaress County before Denton County

Eagle College Station Houston United States Texas George Banzaff Milam County Gan Edna W. Trigg Denton County Texas Service Trigg Banzaff Chilaress County

Fires Ravage Bryan Crowding Buildings and Bridge Threat

Two fires in Bryan, one Sunday morning and another Monday, caused extensive damage estimated between 12 000 and 14 000. The Saladiner store suffered a complete loss with about 6 000 value and 4 000 insured. A fire on Thompson Creek bridge near Hearne endangered traffic until extinguished. A car collision on the bridge destroyed the Bee cabriolet and a whiskey bottle was found near the impact site.

Bryan Thompson Crselt Hearne J. BE Meinsteen B. Patrenello Sam Kaplan Jehan A. Bamiskie Saladiner Tier Saladiner Boriskie Kaplan Thompson Creek Hearne Road Hearme Benchley E. H. Moore Dallas Lawrence Motor Co E. H Moore

Diplomas Awarded to 17 Seventh Grade Graduates

The high school auditorium hosted 17 seventh grade graduates in a formal ceremony with Miss Safronia Carrington on piano, pink carnations on gowns, and a keynote by Dr. R. S. Marshall. Superintendent H. L. Durham presented diplomas to the list of graduates including Flora Griffin and Gaston Vance as the event marked Bryan public schools first mid term elementary graduation.

Safronia Carrington C. M. Bethtany West Side School Flora Griffin Gussie Brancn Vernon Brown Travis R. S. Marshall First Methodist Church Marshall Harry L. Durham Bryan Public Schools H. L. Durham Gaston Vance Gussie Branch Wheeler Dowling Derwood Thompson Frances Cash Uzell Brock Sam Patronella Mary Lausely Don Lindsey Sam Nudhe Jennette Zimmerman Walter McGregor Lovie Ruth Hunnicutt Monroe Bond Arnold Krenek Hillary Josey

Former Bryan Boy Weds Kansas Girl in Leavenworth

Miss Mary Alice Putney of Leavenworth Kans and Rudolph Mitchell of Kansas City formerly of Bryan were married last Thursday in Leavenworth. The couple will reside at the St. Regis Hotel in Kansas City. Mitchell is the son of Mrs Mary Mitchell and brother of Mrs Oran Boyett of College Station. He graduated from Rice Institute and works as an engineer for the Manhattan Oil Company.

Leavenworth Kan Mary Alice Putney That City Rudolph Mitchell Kansas City Bryan

George Stephan and H O Ferguson in Dallas on business

In Dallas today George Stephan and H O Ferguson conduct business as part of a wider corporate engagement. Carmen was also noted at the site for related matters.

George Stephan H. O. Ferguson Dallas Carmen

Legion Auxiliary to Hold First Friday Banquet

Mrs. F. H. Carpenter of Goose Creek will be the principal speaker at the Earle Graham Post Legion banquet at St. Andrew's parish house Friday evening. Bryan Auxiliary under Mrs. I. F. Bartz will organize the program. Carpenter will address child welfare and rehabilitation.

F. H. Carpenter Goose Creek American Legion Auxiliary Texas Earle Graham The Legion St. Andrew's Parish House Bryan I. F. Bartz Carpenter

Grade A Given Four of Eleven Bryan Dairies

Eleven dairies supplying Bryan with milk were inspected by H. E. Hargis and R. L. Spiller. Four dairies received Grade A, three a C, and four a D. Inspections will be repeated in about thirty days after equipment upgrades. The law requires milk be served in its original bottle or container. Violations of serving bulk milk in Bryan were noted.

Bryan H. E. Hargis State Board of Health R. L. Spiller Hargis

Baptist Pastor Wins Thanks for Good Work Here

Rev. R. E. Day entered a fourth year as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Bryan. Officials and departments expressed appreciation, with remarks from H. P. Black, H. O. Bowtright, Webb S. Howell, L. B. Locke, Pat Newton, Mrs. Albert Buchanan, Judge W. C. Davis, and H. L. Durham.

R. E First Baptist Church Bryan Day L. B. Locke Pat Newton Albert Buchanan Woman's Missionary Union W. C. Davis H. L. Durham Rev. Day

666 Is A Prescription For Colds Grippe And Fever

Notes show a reference to 666 as a remedy for colds grippe and fever while a field agent named Davis interacts with workers present today. The fragment hints at a pharmacy or medical context and a named individual.

Mr. Davis

Real Hat Shop Ad Sparks Local Interest

Read Eagle want ads reveal a Real Hat Shop listing with contact details and pricing hints for a wide range of headwear. The brief notice invites customers to visit the store and compare selections.

Great Discovery Leads to New Antiseptic Product

Fragmentary text describes a claimed discovery related to Pasteur and malignant bacteria. It mentions Stevenson Machine Works and a new antiseptic aimed at preventing infection in small wounds. Details are unclear and garbled.

Pasteur Simcoe Ealee

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1St Baptist Church of Beason and Dunn Mercury Drawhead Edna W.trigg Kansas Legion Meet Stevenson Machine Works MIL
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