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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1926

Page

2

Bryan Weekly Eagle广告与致辞片段杂记

古早报纸页包含广告报价、编辑部署名与简短社论摘句,列出广告代理、联系地址及选段名人语句。文本仅为碎片,未形成完整新闻事件。

Teaching ranks and administration old methods debated

Principal L. W. Johnson argues clearing obsolete teachers and administration methods would improve schools. The scholar notes the phrase robbing Peter to pay Paul may date from 160 when lands of St. Peter’s Cathedral at Westminster funded rebuilding St. Paul’s.

L. W. Johnson Peter Paul St. Peter Westminster St. Paul’s Cathedral

Citizen Calls for City Ordinance on Cir culars Mess

A Bryan resident urged passage of a city ordinance to stop circulars from being strewn around town. He said yard and house litter, plus papers in cars downtown, create an unsightly burden requiring digging out the mess.

Bryan

Poor roads on King's Trail prompt highway repair plea

A party returning from Houston reports very bad pavement from Navajo to the end of Waller County on the King's Trail. Large rocks and deep chug holes risk damaged springs and casings, marking the worst stretch along this main state highway. Immediate fixing is urged.

Houston Navasota Waller County

Travel tale at hotel hints Boston origin

An Extension Service agent from A and M College dining in a North Texas hotel meets a travelling man. After offering three guesses, the traveler names New England and likely Massachusetts. The reveal comes when the agent admits he is from Boston and the traveler cites his use of cream and sugar on rice instead of gravy.

A. and M. College Texas New England Massachusetts Boston

Stock-Taking Time for Bryan Merchants and Minds

A Bryan business note urges merchants to review six months profits and losses while extending a moral prompt to readers. It urges self inspection for overstock of malice prejudice jealousy and idle gossip, advising honesty and remedy to avoid personal anguish.

Bryan

The Call for Service of July Fourth 1926

The piece marks Independence Day 1926 as the 150th anniversary and calls readers to reflect on patriotism and service. It cites the forefathers of 1776 and urges bearing responsibility to honor those who served and sacrificed for the nation.

Patriotism and moral progress in America

An oration on duty and service, arguing that true greatness lies in moral character rather than wealth or power. It recalls 1961 patriotism, emphasizes unselfish public service, and stresses that nations are measured by their service to humanity, not material gains.

America United States

Rural schools in Texas lag despite strong state universities

W L Hughes of A and M College tells the Dallas County Agricultural Advisory board that Texas ranks 37th in rural education among the 48 states. He cites wealth of the state university yet poverty of many village schools, calls for sharing resources and continued diversification to improve farm and school prospects.

Texas W. L. Hughes A. and M. College Dallas County Agricultural Advisory Board Bughes Agricultural and Mechanical State University Dallas Times-Herald

Williamson Heads Local Business Men's Bible Class

H H Williamson was elected president of the First Baptist Church Business Men's Class at Carnegie Library on July 4. New officers include D Paul Dansby first vice president C Edgar Jones second vice president R R Ellis secretary A B McSwain treasurer H S Locke orchestra leader N F Lockerd choir leader Mrs L E Dowd pianist A J Buchanan reporter Judge W C Davis teacher Rev R E Day pastor and assistant teacher.

First Baptist Church Carnegie Library H. H. Williamson D. Paul Dansby C. Edgar Jones R. R. Ellis A. 8. McSwain H. S. Locke Carl Jones Reliance

Martin's Poultry Ton Promises Bug Control In Hen House

An advertorial notice claims Blue Bugs Paint inside a hen house with MARTIN'S ROOST PAINT to kill insects and deter infestation. It cites a guarantee by Col lins and promotes feeding MARTIN'S POULTRY TON to poultry as part of the regimen.

Martin Collins

Tabor Students On Honor Roll In Houston School

Five students from Massey's Business College in Houston earn honor roll status for the class of 39. Two Brazos county graduates from Tabor high school, Adolph Conrad and Miss Dell Fuller, led with strong averages and multiple activities. Miss Fuller, 94.4 average, was graduation class honor pupil. Adolph Conrad, 87, active in athletics and plays, works for Kuhn Paint Co in Houston. Both Kemper community ties and Tabor rural high school heritage highlighted.

Massey’s Business College Houston Brazos County Tabor Tabor High School Adolph Conrad Dell Fuller Adolph Miss Fuller Tabor Rural High School W. G. Colson Colson

Mrs McDonald and Mrs Smith Win Short Course Scholarships

Mrs Grant McDonald of the Kings Highway Club and Mrs Herbert Smith of the Tabor Club win scholarships to the Farmers Short Course at A and M College. McDonald also wins county prize in the Improved Kitchen Contest. Smith tops spring vegetable showings among local clubs with high quality produce.

Grant McDonald King’s Highway Club Herbert Smith Tabor Club A. and M. College Kurten King’s Highway Tabor

Steep Hollow Hosts Friday Night Home Talent Play

The Steep Hollow community center auditorium hosted the home talent play An Home Came Ted at 8:30 last night. The well attended event featured proceeds around 82.80 with 23.75 from a cake auction by Mrs. Robert Jones, funding lighting for the Delco plant serving the school and churches. Local Bryan guests included Abbie Sevier Ella Bandelin Una Edge and many others from Harvey and Reliance communities.

Ted Steep Hollow S. E. Eberstadt Robert Jones Delco Bryan Abbie Sevier Ella Bandelin Una Edge A. S. McSwain Jess Conlee Elmer Dodson J. T. Maloney C. A. Searcy Ralphanna Ethel Edmunds J. D. Conlee Amon Williams Mattie Hall Bertha Beal B. L. Beal Julius M. Barron Philip Hensarling J. W. Hicks Marvin Morehead Miss Davis Harvey Reliance

Mrs Gibbs Returns From New Orleans Improved

Mr and Mrs W F Gibbs return to Bryan from New Orleans where Mrs Gibbs sought special treatment. After three operations on her head she is much improved but still very weak and rests quietly at her College Avenue home. Friends are glad of her return and improved condition.

Mrs. W. F. Gibbs Bryan New Orleans

Ratification Meeting Endorses Tilden Hendricks Noms

A large and enthusiastic ratification meeting was held at the courthouse to back the nominations of Tilden and Hendricks. The Galveston News notes the event from July 5, 1876.

Galveston News

District Encampment Aims For Large Turnout In Livingston

Brazos County women and Home Demonstration Agent Abbie Sevier plan the Second Annual Encampment of the Women of the South East Texas District in Livingston starting July 14. Attendance is expected to reach 500 with regulations on meals lodging and child attendance clarified. program features include speeches demonstrations and style shows through July 16.

Brazos County Abbie Sevier South East Texas Livingston Bryan Miss Sevier Court House Texas Recreational Department of Houston Bess Edwards Barnes Ola Powell Malcolm Southern States Washington D. C Ruth Underwood Harris County Lola Blair

Extension Picnic to Old Washington Highlights Texas Heritage

Extension Service staff and families toured Old Washington and Independence this Fourth of July observance. The group visited the replica first capital, the Independence ruins, the 1845 Baptist Church seat of General Sam Houston, and the Seward home while discussing Texas liberty and early education.

W. H. Darrow Texas Liberty Old Washington Independence A. and M. Colley J. Wallace Brosig Navasota Washington Park Commission S. E. Asbury Texas Experiment Station Lillie Penney P. T. Cole Baylor College Republic of Texas Brosig Georgia Young Republic Austin East United States The Alamo

Cliff Lopez Urges Farm Club Members to Beat Their Records

Cliff Lopez, Kurten Club member, addressed Kurten and Edge clubs at Kurten auditorium on June 29. He cites his water management and predicts a 100 bushel corn yield, urging members to outdo their own records, value farm life over city wages, and pursue the four Hs head heart hand health.

Cliff Lopez Kurten Boys’ Agricultural Club Kurten Edge Clubs Kurten Auditorium Fickey Kurten Club Chicago Cedar Creek Benson Blue Ribbon Club

List of candidates who filed county expense accounts

Brazos County Democratic Executive Committee notes that willful failure to file expense accounts by June 30 carries penalties. The list includes J. McGee Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 $11.25, J. Reed Sheriff $74.76, E. Dodson County Clerk $170.60, M. Hall County $47.50, J. Conlee Sheriff $75.75, A. McSwain County Clerk $95.05, J. Maloney Commissioner Precinct 4 $45, W. Neeley County Attorney $100, J. Barron Tax Assessor $108.80, J. Moore Commissioner Precinct 4 $49.55, G. Boyett Commissioner Precinct 1 $66.85, C. Goen Tax Assessor $92.45, C. Risinger Commissioner Precinct 1 $52, J. Barron District Clerk $50, J. Ferguson County Tax Collector $120.

McSwain JF. L. Henderson Brazos County Democratic Executive Committee Joe McGee Jess Conlee A. 8. McSwain J. T. Maloney W. E. Neeley Julius M. Barron J. M. Moore Guy Boyett C. F. Goen C. M. Risinger J. W. Barron J. M. Ferguson

Missouri Pacific To Send Number To Short Course

Houston July 6 Between 40 and 50 boys and girls will travel to a short course in Texas for the Boys and Girls Agricultural and Home Demonstration Clubs. The group will come from counties served by Missouri Pacific in the region.

Missouri Pacific College Station H. R. Safford Gulf ,Coast Lines International Great Northern S. A. U. and Asherton Gulf Boys and Girls Agricultural and Home Demonstation Clubs Anderson Bexar Brazoria Brazos Cameron Cherokee Dimmit Ellis Fort Bend Frio Galveston Gregg Grimes Hardin Harris Hidalgo Hill Houston Jackson Kleberg Liberty McLennan Madison Medina Milam Montgomery Nueces Newton Orange Robertson Rush San Patricio Smith Travis Uvalde Victoria Walker Williamson Wood Missouri Pacific Lines Texas Safford W. B al-Great Northernema Senit Missouri-Pacific Texas Boys and Girls Agricultural and Home Demonstration Clubs

Y M C A Secretary Returns From Kerrville Trip

Rev W H Matthews, College Station Y M C A secretary, arrived home from a 10 day Kerrville sojourn. He led singing at a Presbyterian young people synodical conference and spoke at a Bible hour. He recounted climate agriculture feats, a blue swimming hole, and a bass jumping over a radiator.

W. H. Matthews College Station Kerrville Presbyterian Fredericksburg Matthews

Chamber of Commerce board weighs charter amendment for annual budget

Bryan Chamber of Commerce directors discussed asking the City Commission to appoint a seven member committee to consider an amendment to the city charter creating an annual budget to fund chamber operations. Updates covered bridge work, road repairs, power plant unit tests, and agricultural club meetings.

Bryan Chamber of Commerce City Commission Chamber of Commerce Jno Bryan and Brazos County Austin J. B. Miller Eugene Edge Edge and Tabor Kurten Auditorium Wilson Bradley W. H. Cole J. M. Gordon Tyler Haswell M. Lawrence T. K. Lawrence J. Bryan Miller Lee J. Rountree

Lightning strikes servant quarters at A and M College

Lightning hit the rear servant's quarters of Major E. H. Bertram’s home on the A and M College campus at 1 35 pm Monday. The fire was extinguished by rain before the college fire department arrived, causing negligible damage.

College Station E. H. Bertram A. and M. College College

Goen Suffer Stroke. Ill in Houston Hospital

W. R. Goen, longtime resident, is in a Houston hospital after a stroke amid existing health problems. Clyde Goen and his sister Isley left by car to stay with him as they await any change in his condition and friends hope for recovery.

Clyde Goen Houston W. R. Goen Mr. Goen Clyde Issley

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