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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1931
Page
4
A historic obituary notes Elihu Yale, noted educator, died in England on July 8 1721. The item marks the date and confirms Yale as a prominent educational figure associated with Yale University.
A 1931 McNaught Syndicate column reflects on the fading glamour of reporters and copy readers in modern journalism. Floyd Gibbons and Phil Payne are cited as examples of roving risk and conceptual danger, contrasted with today’s cramped, technology aided work. The piece wryly notes twilight memories of New York and Amsterdam as the author muses on journalism’s changing aura.
The drive to secure continued federal aid and designation for Highway No. 21 and its upgrading is urged here and in Crockett. It warns against shifting support to the Sam Houston Road via Huntsville, arguing that abandoning No. 21 would not benefit East Texas or the state. The article stresses All Weather capacity, historic value of the Old San Antonio Trail, and the highway’s role linking East Texas to the state capital as part of a broader, improved state road system.
The Christian Science Monitor notes undergraduates at Oxford resist proctors and seek council representation, urging the removal of disciplinary limits. It compares British and American student bodies, highlighting prefectorial authority as a stabilizing model and warning against widespread radical replicas.
A mass meeting of Bryan business men convened with the Trade Extension committee to review the 1931 tentative program. The agenda covered the farmers market, a series of trade days, and Bryan territory trips, with discussion leading to potential approval or rejection.
The Bryan business community faces a push to send a representative delegation to Thursday’s goodwill trip in Navasota and other towns before July 22. Local chamber officials warn that low participation risks undermining trade extension plans and Bryan’s growth as a regional market.
Reports from across the country show at least 270 deaths during Fourth of July celebrations with lakes and rivers the leading killers, six from fireworks, and nearly 400 injured. In Bryan residents are urged to learn swimming and life saving to reduce drownings and enable self rescue, with emphasis on teaching children and offering instruction near rivers and lakes.
Marvin J. Clark, wanted by authorities at Corpus Christi Texas, was granted a second writ of habeas corpus against the immigration department. Claimed a crew member of the rum runner I m Alone and argued the official who signed the arrest complaint sat on the board that recommended deportation, acting as accuser and judge.
Commerce department reports improved sentiment worldwide after the Hoover plan but cautions that concrete economic gains are not yet clear. May business declined while June shows some improvement with higher car loadings and production in power and autos, though data remain incomplete.
If you have an odd piece of furniture or any article to dispose of an Eagle War Ad will turn the trick quickly. The ad promises fast results and emphasizes convenience for disposing bulky items.
A brief verse excerpt from John 3 16 emphasizes that God loved the world and gave his only begotten Son so that those who believe in him may have eternal life. The passage underscores belief as the path to salvation.
Highlights from July 1906 include Prof. W. H. South returning from Houston and Miss Maggie Day visiting Mart. Notes mention births and travels of Louie Hamilton and Marshall Spell to Navasota and Clarence Horton leaving Reliance for Toyah. Federal Judge A. P. McCormick halts the Texas Railway Commission fare increase on the H and T C. Roosevelt plans a Panama canal visit in November. Two bodies in a morgue are identified as a missing contractor from June 4, found near Pine Bluff Arkansas and Birmingham, both in advanced decomposition.
W R Orchard the Council Bluffs Nonpareil editor argues advertising fuels progress and raises living standards. He cites real estate ads, railroad promotions and consumer demand as engines of wealth, noting ad aided by skilled writers persuades buyers and expands commerce.
The Marshall News features Homer Price with Tim Meddlin's quip on holding fast when at the end of the rope. The piece reflects on hardship as a yearlong global struggle, noting many losing all, suffering for basics, and enduring illness.
A reader letter argues the 1932 campaign will sharply split the parties. Republicans claim progress under Hoover era policy while Democrats blame Republicans for farmer hardship and question prosperity era maneuvers.
The Geneva conference adopts a Franco Japanese backed plan to limit narcotics output. It creates an international board to authorize permits and require certified orders, aiming to reduce production at the source and lessen illegal trafficking. United States delegates and officials applaud the breakthrough as a historic step.
The Bryan Eagle reports at the state fire convention that Chief Griesser is a respected leader after a visiting fireman misheard his name. The piece includes road work updates for highway No. 6, with concrete paving nearing completion and seven bridges under construction.
The News-Tribune notes ongoing work in Waller County and nearby areas to complete a travelable Waco to Galveston highway. Gravel sections from Bremond to Marlin plus a four-foot fill at Big Creek and Reagan advance toward a 30 to 60 day timeline. A bridge north of Calvert is being built and anticipated to ease truck travel, with the route slated as first-class for daily travelers.
Judge Reuben A. Hall proposes a year round district judge to handle oil related cases in Gregg and Harrison counties to speed trials and reduce delays in the civil docket awaiting trial. The move relies on Gregg County Bar cooperation and aims to appoint a dedicated oil activity judge.
Officials announce the Coleman county fair will proceed with a date change to October 24 and identify the fair board and directors responsible for the event. The notice notes no unforeseen issues affecting the schedule and reiterates governance details.
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