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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1926
Page
2
Public notices mix with quotations from Abraham Lincoln and reflections on labor virtue. A Brazos county fruit report praises local peaches while urging better farming methods and a note on civility and chivalry in daily life.
A telegram received Sunday July 25 from Clarence Braden at Jefferson conveyed the death of Mrs De Leargem at 4 p m The message recalls Braden as a former A and M College student and teacher who graduated in 1919 and later taught at the college until 1923 He later moved to Denver Colorado Friends extend sympathy and condolence in this hour of sorrow.
A party from Bryan headed to Camp Warneke in New Braunfels for a ten day outing. The group includes Misses Julia Lois Ophelia and Ruth Wilcox and Messrs Ben Wilson Milton Lee Griff Cloud Marshall Peters Wilma McCullough with Mrs. John Wilcox as chaperone.
County Agent C. L. Beason and his party visited Caldwell and noted roadside crops between Bryan and Caldwell look mighty fine. He was accompanied by his daughters Emma Frances and Margaret and his father in law W F Watson.
Rev G W Foster pastor of Steep Hollow and Providence Baptist churches conducts a revival at Providence Church this week. Services began last night and run through next Sunday with open air singing and a call to attend. Providence is on Jones Bridge road eight miles from Bryan. Twelve converts were baptized at Steep Hollow farewell services with one by letter admitted to the church.
Victor Schoffelmayer of the Dallas Semi Weekly Farm News reports the measurement deadline for the five acre tracts in the more cotton on fewer acres contest has moved from August 1 to September 1. County Agent Benson urges the 380 plus farmers in Brazos County to plan ahead and avoid last minute rush.
County Agent C L Benson urges all Brazos County cotton contest farmers to have their five acre plots measured before August 1. Three county farmers are entered and the task will demand careful work to complete the measurements on time.
Mr Bond was added to The Eagle honor roll and states he has a fine cotton crop. He planted 60 acres of cotton, 80 of corn, 8 of Daru, and some sorghum and other feed crops. His feed crop is not as large as anticipated but will provide ample feed for his needs.
Milam county plans a day trip to the Texas A&M College Short Course on Wednesday August 4 with 200 cars from the county expected to travel to College Station. Farmers and business people will tour the campus attend lectures and demonstrations in agriculture horticulture cotton classing and other exhibits. Cameron Herald notes Milam’s strong Extension work led by Geo Banzhaf and Mrs. Etta W Ringgold with clubs and towns across the county invited to participate.
The First Christian Church building committee met to award the first unit contract for the new church home. The lowest bidder, O. Martinsen, secured the project after review with architect Ernest Langford and committee members, guaranteeing a waterproof basement and proper basements as part of completion plans.
The notice describes 666 as a remedy for malaria chills fever bilious fever and other illnesses. It asserts the medicine kills germs and treats various fevers.
News from Bryan reports the 80 year old Mrs Belle Wilcox died at the Camp Hotel in Navasota Saturday July 24 at 7 20 am. Funeral set for Sunday at 3 pm in Navasota, body to be moved to Bryan for burial in the City Cemetery. She was a pioneer resident of Bryan, born Belle Campbell daughter of J P Campbell of Old Boonville and Bryan. Survived by daughters Maude Leigh and Laura Woolsey, grandson C F House, grandsons Charlie and Weaver Leigh, sister and brother deceased, and one remaining Campbell kin Jennie Pico. Burial planned at Bryan cemetery.
A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter McGregor for J D Steele of Millican who recently turned 65. The table featured a pink and yellow theme with a 65 year cake, bud vases of yellow zinnias, and a large chicken dinner. He was surrounded by his wife six daughters nine granddaughters four grandsons and a great grandson, receiving many gifts and birthday wishes from friends.
A Brazos county tally lists eligible voters by precinct from Judge J. T. Maloney, separating black and white voters and excluding Republican votes. Totals: Precincts 1 Millican 98, 2 Wellborn 88, 3 College 468, 5 Harvey 112, 18 Allen Farm 9. precinct 2 sums 585. precinct 3 Steele's Store 109, Smetana 284. precinct 4 City Hall 629, Court House 1184. grand total Democratic County.
County Home Demonstration Agent Miss Abbie Sevier shared a tomato catsup method for surplus fruit in Brazos County. Use red ripe tomatoes with seeds removed from sweet red peppers, add onions, spices, and vinegar, then cook and bottle sterilized, processing seals with corks and wax for preservation.
The Rev L Guy Ament and Mrs Ament send a July 20 letter from Roy New Mexico describing the high altitude climate 5866 feet up. They note wheat yields on Roy Mesa ranging from 20 to 86 bushels per acre and plan to return home by mid August while continuing to aid nearby churches.
Miss Julia Wilcox daughter of J L Wilcox has been named an honor student by the State University at Austin This recognition reflects credit on Bryan and its citizens as she is a June 1926 graduate and her achievement honors her home town
A crowd of about four to five thousand gathered on Main Street in front of the Printing Company offices to hear live returns on Dan Moody’s gubernatorial win. County totals, with 8180 votes, set Brazos history as precincts in College Station Kurten and Bryan reported late, while The Eagle praised its rapid, smooth coverage and urged listeners to tune for the November second primary results.
Practical guidance from Evelyn Byrd and Flora M Thurston on summer safety for babies and children. Advice covers pasteurized milk, cooked foods, cooling baths, shaded play, and water limits. Also outlines habits for vigor, including milk intake, vegetables, whole grains, outdoor activity, and regular sleep for different ages.
A. R. Leckie, resident engineer for the State Highway Department, says the survey for widening and resurfacing Bryan College Road is finished. Plans are on the board and will be sent for final acceptance after which bids will be published and the contract awarded. He expects no delay and aims to start work once legal requirements are met.
A Wednesday barbecue at the Smetana school grounds drew a large Bryan crowd with the Board of Trustees led by Charley Merka in charge. Attendees enjoyed meats, bread, pickles, cold drinks, and ice cream as Judge W E Spell spoke for Dan Moody and Lamar Bethea for Miriam Ferguson. A cake auction raised 25.60 dollars.
At a Kurten agricultural club meeting in the township auditorium the group awarded the Kurten Scholarship to Virginia Kurten. Country Agent C L Benson announced eight more scholarships for girls at the Bryan court house encampment next Thursday July 29, with four additional scholarships open to both girls and boys.
A week long training school for Sunday School officers and teachers will be held at the First Baptist church in Bryan from Monday August 9th to Friday 18th. Three books will be studied with special classes for each book. Courses include The Sunday School Manual Spillman Leavell and Burroughs Building a Standard Sunday School Arthur Flake and Talks to the Training Class Slattery. Two hours of study each evening total ten hours for diplomas and seals after exams. Open to all Sunday School workers in the city. Aiming for large attendance each night.
Telegram reports Dr J L Lush and his son on a trip to Del Rio Texas when the father Henry Lush 75 died in a Pullman berth near Spofford en route to Altamont Kansas for burial. Burial planned in Altamont with funeral Thursday. Morris Dyess recovering from appendicitis and returning home.
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