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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
2
The page lists subscription rates by mail including three, six, and monthly options in Brazos county. It also notes a weekly Eagle edition priced at $1.50 per year, with the paper a member of the Associated Press and rights reserved for news dispatches and local coverage.
The article contrasts two types of attendees at the A and M College Short Course. One group seeks to absorb and apply modern farming methods, improving both farming and citizenship. The other neglects memory, letting knowledge drift without organization, and fails to utilize the storehouse of experiences.
Allen Academy prepares a major library expansion valued between three and four thousand dollars. New books costing 235 dollars were purchased this year with 165 dollars donated by a faculty member and 70 dollars raised by students. The library will house rare periodicals and substantial donated items, relocates to a large room with steel stacks and a twelve chair table, and features donated art and draperies. The project relies on student effort with no outside fundraising.
A catalog of odds and ends stored in a garage and shop includes a boiler and kettle lid Maggie broke, a chopping block, a phonograph, lingerie, mattress, grandma’s trunk contents, a demijohn, tail of Johnny’s kite, tomato cans, washing line, garden hose, gas fittings, a rocker, canary cage, niblick, baseball bat, bedstead, rabbit box, and the family car remains in the shop.
A quip notes Solomon's wisdom as he avoided costly hair trims by not letting his 1,000 wives bob their hair, saving himself the expense of five hundred dollars.
The piece argues small town papers offer fairer, briefer news, lower ad space costs, and wider per-copy readership. It notes four to eight pages, high pass-along rate, and consumer trust, while stressing advertising succeeds only with local merchant cooperation and quality, service, and fair pricing.
The Mineral Wells Index argues against generalized dishonesty among all politicians and professionals. It condemns smearing motives while urging candidates to promote their own merits rather than attack opponents. The piece laments reduced public trust and notes the damaging effect of a hostile campaign.
Experience cannot be bought borrowed or stolen we each have to pass through certain of life's hardships and trials to attain it When we've got it oftentimes we're too old to use it.
The text reflects tense talk about a presidential race with mentions of Coolidge Davis and La Follette Bryan. Voters debate options and timelines, with uncertainty about future outcomes.
The note credits seizing opportunities and pushing through tough climbs to gain momentum. It emphasizes grit and continual effort to extract extra speed when challenged.
Baltimore Evening Sun notes youth may ignore age but stop for warning horns. The quip highlights caution and urban traffic sense among young pedestrians in city life.
A reflective line attributed to Sir Walter Scott about tears softening hearts and inspiring growth within people, likening sorrow to heavenly showers that nurture virtue and renewal.
The Young Men’s Class of the First Methodist church held a watermelon feast Thursday night with 30 to 40 attendees including wives mothers sisters and sweethearts. Twenty large melons were served and everyone ate well though a Democratic rally drew some away.
Travis Bryan of the First National Bank describes the Illinois Central wreck near Obion Tennessee. The train ran more than 60 miles per hour then toppled on a trestle with no fatalities. Bryan and his family escaped with shock and minor injuries as rescuers arrived. The party had been vacationing in Chicago visiting Mackinac and other sights before the crash.
Rev. R. L. Brown ended a major revival at Rock Prairie Baptist Sunday afternoon. The church and community were greatly revived with fine cooperation. Twenty one additions were recorded, fourteen by baptism, and more may join. Brown completes his fourth revival at Harvey this week and invites the public to attend.
W R Thomas proprietor of The Fair sails with about 50 buyers on a chartered train from Dallas to New York City. They aim to buy in large cash lots and pass savings to Bryan and Brazos county retailers. The trip should last three to four weeks with a stop at Niagara Falls and a possible Canadian side trip.
Rev J J Pipkin and Rev R L Cole will conduct an old fashioned camp meeting on Wednesday August 6 at Sulphur Springs ten miles east of College on the Navasota river. The Sulphur Springs camp ground is prepared with cemented water walls and ample ice cold springs. Ice cream and cold drinks will be available.
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Stallings of the Alexander community were in Broan today, greeting residents and attending local events.
Bryan Fire Department issues red warning cards for drivers violating traffic ordinance 10. Cards are placed in vehicles and licenses logged at city office. A second violation will summon the owner to court. Citizens urged to learn traffic laws.
At the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Bullock on College Avenue Sunday afternoon at 4 30 o'clock Miss Robbie Merka and Mr R L Riley of the Reliance community were married, Rev Bullock officiating.
The Brazos area endures an extreme heat wave with readings near 110 degrees at Chambers-Wilson Motor Co. and a brutal night that left residents unable to sleep. A poultry farm east of College reports two hens suffocated on trap nests due to the heat. no other losses reported.
Mrs. Charles Marten of Bryan writes from Kerrville detailing a family trip by car with four children. Theodore, their 9 year old, broke his thigh in a fall at the Presbyterian Encampment grounds and is resting in splints after successful setting. The letter requests Daily Eagle mail delivery to Kerrville while they remain away.
County Agent C L Benson and Milton Fountain measured Brazos bottoms plots Friday for the five acre cotton contest. Philip Noto, among eleven Brazos county contestants, has a promising 5 acre stand with waist high cotton and substantial fruit, planted in March and fertilized with 225 pounds of acid phosphate per acre. The crop shows good stand and cultivation, contrasting with widespread dry weather threats.
Hugh M Pyle aged 38 years died this morning at 6 o clock in a local hospital after a surgical operation a week ago. He leaves a widow two sons Hugh and Travis three daughters Fannie Flossie and Flora two brothers Neal and Richard four sisters Mrs Annie Wren Mrs Lillie Darby Mrs Francis Bess Mrs Kittle Rogers and his mother Mrs Bell Pyle all of Iola and vicinity. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 o clock conducted by Rev H Brasil with burial in Concord Cemetery.
The K P committee reports a planned study course for Knights of Pythias Lodge in Bryan. They propose topics from literature to poetry and drama with emphasis on interpreting life. A small turnout endorsed it. a larger membership attendance is requested before final action. Charles Crawford, Chancellor-Commander.
On Sunday July 27 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hearne in Kurten, the Tobias children and grandchildren held a reunion in memory of their parents. A bountiful noon meal followed reminiscences and warm fellowship among Kurten and Corpus Christi relations, including T. L. Tobias, Henry Kurten, A. J. Hearne, T. A. Tobias, R. B. Hearne, and others.
On the J. S. Mooring farm near Steele's Store Brazos county Tom Burton a respected Black man recalls his life from born 1855 in Weldon North Carolina through Civil War Galveston to 1874 arrival in Brazos county. He served as porter for state legislators and held roles as deputy sheriff and justice of the peace at Mumford.
Unofficial returns show R S Bowers of Caldwell winning in the 14th District with slight margins in most counties. McSwain defeats Cobb for County Clerk while Hudspeth Conlee Ferguson and Johnson run in sheriff and tax collector runoffs. County results tabulated by precincts and in paragraph form ahead of official counts.
Dedication Sunday afternoon 8 30 o clock with Rev H C Willis officiating Trustees Dr John W Black C E Jenkins and R B W Crenshaw handed keys to Rev Bruno Martinelli Pastor Rev Leon Picone gave the sermon from Ephesians 2 20 Churches are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone Attendance was large with many American Methodist friends present Flowers gifts of American friends decorated the interior Two infants were baptized and one new member was received into the church.
Official returns show Precinct No 2 run off between Emmett Holland and John Sabo with 249 and 246 votes respectively while Precinct No 8 pits C M Degelia against F F Regmund. Other primary results list multiple Brazos County posts with no opposition and August run offs for Tax Collector and Sheriff.
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