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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1923
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle notes the newspaper is entered at the Bry an Texas post office as second class matter under the 1878 act, effective April 23 1912.
Governor Neff and Texas lawmakers backed the Rountree reclamation act and a $600000 appropriation for watershed surveys. Baylor and Knox counties seek permission to build a dam on the Brazos upstream to store flood waters and irrigate about 100000 acres, feeding reservoirs to support future development.
A column urges readers to notify the paper of personal news such as illnesses weddings birthdays or visits by phone. It compares missing a doctor or pastor to news omissions and emphasizes courtesy and practicality in sharing details with the newspaper.
Louise Billiet, a fifty year old Detroit washerwoman who inherited 100,000 dollars, chooses to continue washing because she finds fulfillment in serving others. She rejects the idea that wealth frees a person from labor and believes lasting happiness comes from meaningful work.
A reflection on Josef F Milkulee’s 21 year search for life’s greatest thing, companionship, and how true companionship is found at home. The piece likens his quest to Sir Galahad and urges sharing friendship rather than chasing distant wonders. It cites a Gilmer Mirror note on daily breakfast and local generosity.
The Farmers Short Course in session at A and M College has become Texas’ largest farming gathering. It draws people from all state regions and walks of life, offering a view of the college and its mission. It hosts groups like the Texas Beekeepers Association and the State Horticultural Association while serving as a training arena for agents and farmers seeking improvement.
Smetana beat Deanville 13 to 8 in a picnic game at Smetana last Wednesday. The lead stayed with Smetana throughout and both teams showcased heavy hitting. A large crowd witnessed the spirited contest and Smetana will host the Bryan All Stars next Sunday at 8 00 p m on the former’s diamond. public invitation extended.
Dallas July 21 T C Walton director of extension service of Texas A and M College met with Texas Farm Bureau Federation officials to pursue closer cooperation between extension staff and field service workers. Walton returns July 23 with Harry Williams and M E Hays to work out details. The Cotton Association will sell sample cotton, expected to yield about 40000 dollars to cover salaries and overhead. A meeting of federation directors rejected replacing grain rates with a mileage based system, favoring retention of group bases with exemptions and adjusted rates, amid producer hardship concerns. A dentist ad ends with vermifugenote. not relevant to main item.
Mrs. J. B. Rainbolt and her sister Miss Thula Standley of Santa Anna arrive to join Mr. Rainbolt and Jess Cook of Bryan in forming a cotton business this year.
Mrs Roland Lee Trant wife of W P Trant of this city died at 11 25 p m Wednesday July 18 after three years of declining health. Born in Grimes county Texas January 29 1871 she was 62 years five months and nineteen days old. Survived by husband four children Emmett Trant Elva Trant and Sam Trant plus adopted daughter Bettie Sue Trant. Funeral Thursday at home with Rev J J Pipkin and Rev J M Bullock officiating. Interment City Cemetery pallbearers named W S Barron Oak McKenzie W E Neeley H O Ferguson D D Vasbinder.
Ss. G. Bailey returned from a Devil's River vacation near the Mexican border reporting a grand outing. Members included R. K. Chatham J. K. Walker and J. F. Worsham with Sam Crowther and S. M. Bodine joining at Del Rio. The 1100 mile car trip yielded abundant fish and striking scenery as the party descended 1000 feet to reach the river.
An old advertisement touts 666 as a remedy for constipation biliousness headaches colds and la grippe. It markets the product as a swift cure with claims of broad health benefits and rapid action.
Rev. E. F. Adams of Galveston preached at Wellborn on The Cross of Christ and announced he would explain why he is a Klan member. A large audience from Bryan Hearne Millican Tabor and nearby areas attended and one person challenged him prompting a brief dispute before most stayed to hear his reasoning.
Mr and Mrs A L Ward and children Margaret Eleanor Ann and A L Jr return from a month long trip to Houston and Palacios reporting a delightful vacation with fishing and bathing noted.
Swelling from insect bites can be reduced by Ballard's Snow Liniment which counteracts the poison and relieves irritation. Available in three sizes priced at 80c 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Adv.
J Frank Dobie of the University of Texas will edit a Texas legends volume for the Texas Folk Lore Society. The project now has abundant material including buried treasure themes with way bills maps and charts to guide legends of Texan treasure seekers.
Eliminations in the girls canning contest were held at the home of County Agent C L Benson with Laura Belle Roten officiating. Norma Ruth Hill of Edge and Ray Hugghins of Tabor won and will represent Brazos county at the state Farmers Short Course.
Reports indicate cotton is starting to open and the first bale may be ginned about August 1. The Bryan Chamber of Commerce offers a prize of 25 dollars for the first standard bale of cotton brought to any gin or warehouse in the town.
The Lawrence Chevrolet Company installed a nine foot electric sign with twenty eight lights to operate tonight. Their building also features their name in gold letters on wire netting with the Chevrolet design.
Miss Maxine Jett and Mr Alphonse Lajoie wed today at one o'clock at the home of Rev J M Bullock on College Boulevard. The couple, both employed at Chambers Wilson Motor Co with Lajoie a mechanic and Mrs Lajoie a stenographer, will reside in Bryan.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Martin and Miss Dorothy Davis hosted a watermelon party at the Old Fish Pond on Thursday evening. Guests traveled by car at seven and returned by moonlight, including Adele Jones Laura Belle Roten Ruth Watkins Johnnie Burns Wava Martin Frank Jones Norman King Barnett and Huff.
Secretary S E Eberstadt traveled to Kurten for the final Kurten community club rally at 3 p m for Brazos County Day. Rev J J Kasiski and a 25 piece band contributed to the rally and will lead the parade at A and M College on Wednesday July 25. From Kurten he moved to Tabor for the 8 p m final rally to boost Brazos County Day.
Mr and Mrs T J Conway and their young son and Mr and Mrs M C Bryant with their daughter plan to move Friday to Carlyle Illinois. They will travel by car. Conway will head feed work for the Great 8 Milling Company and manage a farm for experimental feed trials. Bryant will supervise the farm. Mrs Catherine Braatz, Conway's mother in law, will join later.
Hopkins county residents attend the Farmers Short Course in Sulphur Springs. County Agent W. W. Evans and Mrs. Evans, their children, Mr. and Mrs. G. Blackburn, Miss Maude Raimey, Miss Florence Peck, and Mrs. Sam Henderson are listed among the visitors. Guests of C. M. Evans on College Road include Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Blackburn, and Miss Raimey.
Lun gardia Co claims Livergard is a safe laxative for babies and all ages. The ad touts a wide audience from mothers to grandparents and promises quick relief, urging readers to request a free sample from Dallas Texas drug stores.
Special report from Fort Worth notes 4,036,579 cattle went through dipping vats in June to eradicate fever ticks and Texas tick fever. Preliminary, Systematic, and Final phases show county and herd totals, with thousands dipped and hundreds infected across Texas.
Advertises McGee's Baby Elixir to ease teething distress in hot weather by correcting stomach and bowels. States price 35c and 6c, sold by all druggists. Advertisement
James Novak aged 22 died Friday morning at 7 of a lingering illness at his mother’s home nine miles west of Bryan He was a World War veteran and survived by his mother Interment was held at Newsome cemetery at 4 p m Friday.
The ad hails Calotabs as a modern, easy to take calomel tablet. One tab at bedtime, with water, promises no taste or griping, a good night’s sleep, a cleaned liver, and a big appetite next day. Available in sealed packages for 35 cents or 10 cents for trial. druggists offer a refund guarantee.
Hubbard of the Texas Highway Commission stated that failure to publish the proposed constitutional amendment in time would not affect state highway funds for the next three years. He said federal aid, 1924 1925 allocations, and the state highway program would proceed, with plans to take over maintenance of all state highways by January 1 1924, and to continue cooperation with counties on a statewide system.
George F. Freeman chief of the A and M Experiment Station cotton feeding division received notice of a payment in 42 000 marks for a contribution to a German agricultural handbook. The amount was worth about 25 cents today, while 42 000 marks earlier equaled about $500. Freeman valued the honor and noted his leadership in cotton breeding. He previously improved Egypt’s cotton variety, boosting annual value, and is currently on leave with the French commission studying Indo-China cotton prospects.
J A Nash county agent announces extra prizes for the Domestic Science division at the Brazos County Agricultural Fair to be held July 27 and 28 at West Side Park. Prizes include cakes light bread and corn bread with first prizes up to 1.75 dollars and smaller amounts for subsequent places.
Mes W D Stallings of near Ta hor wee shopping with Bryan merchants Thursday afternoon. FOR SALE 500 acres more or less Bes Creek. Price and terms D MIKE.
J. J. Pressley of Cook's Point Burleson County with son Hilliard of Houston visits Bryan greeting friends. Reports crops in his neighborhood best in ten years though not normal and notes rain is needed for cotton. He claims an acre of top water melons for friends and recuperating son spends vacation with parents after illness and WWI service.
A teaspoonful of Herbine yields a copious purifying bowel movement improves appetite restores mental activity and a feeling of vigor and cheerfulness. Price 60 cents sold by all druggists. Ady.
The Army Air Service called off the daylight to darkness continental flight for the year after Lt. Russell Maughan failed twice. C. L. Arnette of Wheelock reported the decision in Washington.
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