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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1931
Page
4
Today in history the American author Booth Tarkington is noted for his birth on July 29. The historical snippet marks Tarkington as a born writer whose literary career spanned early to mid 20th century American fiction.
The piece discusses possible special session action on a driver license law to improve highway safety. It notes Governor Sterling may allow a measure, cites limited legislative progress, and compares Texas to other states adopting uniform vehicle code provisions. It warns of rising traffic injuries as roads and car numbers grow.
The piece reviews the Wickersham Commission report criticizing state penal neglect while praising Federal prison advances. It argues for thorough probation and parole reform, prisoner reclamation, and education, noting parole limits and prison labor challenges amid political opposition. It also nods to Mussolini's birthday and broader economic tariff debates.
COLLEGE STATION July 29 Commissioner J E McDonald state department of Agriculture urged a state wide soil conservation program at the Farmers Short Course at Texas A M College stressing soil as a natural resource and the need to rotate crops and terrace lands to protect fertility He outlined duties of the department and the Texas division of the Association for the Increased Use of Cotton of which he is president He also called for regulation of major crop production and public benefits from the department.
In Harlingen on July 29, it is reported that at least 80,000 acres in the Lower Rio Grande Valley will join the newly created Valley vegetable cooperative under the Federal Farm Board. Over 200 Valley farmers have already signed to handle their produce through the cooperative.
County Agent C L Reason promotes a seven fold program for progressive agriculture in Texas with A M College roots and Brazos county adoption. The points include land preservation, adapted crops and livestock, balanced farm business, low cost methods, living at home, producing quality products, and marketing on quality. A marker for the Longhorn Chisholm Trail was placed nine miles north of Vernon on Highway 23 by P P Ackley of Elk City Oklahoma.
A. F. Lever urges farmers to drive prosperity, arguing the Farm Board cannot fix surplus issues. Alex Legge notes farm solvency and growing demand, promoting cooperative marketing and cautioning about future imports if surpluses fall. The 22nd annual Short Course at Texas A and M fosters practical lessons for farming families.
The Paris visit recounts Bob Brinkerhoff's world tour from Vancouver to Paris, meeting friends like H. T. Webster and Ray Rohn, sharing meals at Willis Morgan's, and recalling literary salons with Hattie Bell Johnston and famed writers. The piece notes Parisian desolation at twilight near Clarettes and a bearded Hotel Continental barber.
A concise Bible verse reflection emphasizes that love drives away fear. It quotes 1 John 4 18 highlighting that fear brings torment and those mastered by it are not perfected in love.
Items from 1906 include Misses Carrie Moss Ey and Beatrice Moseley visiting Crawford. Mrs Dan Matthew visiting. an editorials note on Republican precinct primaries near Democratic ones. rail rate cuts on wheat by Missouri Pacific to meet Chicago line reductions. Annie Skaines visiting Calvert. Mrs Martha Wyatt returning to Caldwell. Miss Mary Wilcox visiting Mumford. a teen suicide in Philadelphia. Jessie Brown returning to Madisonville from Reliance.
The piece argues that newspaper advertising delivers practical value by creating visibility and steady demand. It stresses that continuous, truthful ads build prestige and attract new business, asserting that careful readers seek quality goods at fair prices.
Former Tennessee Governor Alf Taylor and Mrs. Taylor celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Happy Valley residence. Alf Taylor spent the day visiting old friends, recalling a long, unusual career. He is noted for his own achievements and his brother Bob Taylor, a former Tennessee governor and senator.
A reader notes irritation at French signage translating to simple commands. The sign meaning “Please let the cold water run first” is described as overly formal and silly.
A letter to the editor laments land erosion and urges county agents Miller of Waco and Martin of the county to educate farmers about soil preservation. The writer cites crowds at meetings and warns of future generations paying the mortgage if lands wash away, urging responsible land use.
The editorial argues there are too many teachers in Texas due to many teacher colleges and wartime shifts. It notes oversupply risks as graduates flood schools while demand remains limited and urges plans to align training with available positions to prevent dim job prospects.
He realized a 30 year ambition dating to his 1886 campaign and ran against his brother Bob, the Democratic nominee, in a surprising party clash.
Dorothy Pega of Madison captures her third Wisconsin state women’s golf title at Janesville, adding to a storied record. The piece also sketches a lengthy political history mentioning the Taylors in Tennessee and an 1886 gubernatorial campaign with brothers Alf and Bob Taylor.
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