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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
2
A scanned snippet shows masthead text, editorial note about the Associated Press, rate card details for the Eagle in Brazos County, and a quotation from Dr Seaman A Knapp. The passage includes publication credits and pricing such as One Year and six months rates.
The article urges flood control for Texas rivers to aid irrigation and stabilize future prosperity. It cites 1,000,000 acres inundated, forecasts more flooding in South Texas, and recalls prior legislative surveys with little progress. It warns drought could follow floods and calls for revitalizing flood control projects.
The extra session will tackle road funding and prison reform, with priority on flood prevention and reclamation legislation. Lawmakers debate timing of adjournment and focus on utility bills, while public demand for better roads and flood safety drives action.
Prospect Rev Daleo Poo and his family return to Magnolia and will work day labor on the Merino farm until conditions improve. Floods and droughts force adjustments, the Emory reservoir broke amid heavy rain, and the town recalls the old swimmin hole as a loss. Community members and visiting families attend Sunday School and updates on schoolhouse repairs showcase ongoing efforts to improve conditions for educating children.
Amid talk of campaign leadership observers doubt Raskob as a manager but praise his debt cutting. He may build a surplus in the Democratic treasury and enable another run. The piece also urges cleaning premises after rain to curb mosquito breeding.
A brief report notes an unintentional death by self harm involving an individual and mentions Mrs. Martha Yarbrough and a Rockdale office where a ceremony was performed. No further details available.
Louisiana and Texas dairy and cattle interests push for a coordinated tick control program. Farmers cite losses from tick infestation in cattle and dairy stock, urging funding of a two to three year plan and cross-state cooperation to restore fertility, boost milk production, and stabilize markets.
A tentative September 1 start date for Mail Route No. 3 from Bryan will allow farmers along the route to ship sweet cream daily to the A and M College creamery. County Agent C L Bea led a conference to gauge patronage and gather names of interested producers including J J Jones who milks 12 Jersey cows with a monthly cream revenue around 168 dollars.
The Intermediate B Y P U of First Baptist church held a farewell picnic supper for Mrs E H Gibbons who leaves today with Mr Gibbons and their daughter Jane for Chicago. The event at Vicks Pasture drew a large crowd with gifts presented by F Y P U members. Leaders Mrs Charley Myers Mrs H Johnson and Mrs S M Kunter organized the party.
Sam Trant of Bryan, son of W. P. Trant, has accepted a position as assistant director of athletics at a boys training camp near Pinecliff Colorado. He left Tuesday for camp to begin duties and will work through the entire summer.
A local group called Fresh Team was awarded a medal by several Brien and Dallas area donors including J. M. Caldwell James UW James T. K. Lawrence A. M Waldrop Casey Sparks and J.B. McCaughes. The group remains intact and has supported annual awards.
Last week Bryan and College Station recorded more than eight and one half inches of rain from three days of measurement at A and M College. Tuesday’s rain led with 3.93 inches while Monday yielded 2.62 inches and Wednesday 2 inches. Thursday had only a trace. Highs reached 87 and lows 65, showing little daily temperature variation. Mrs. Pearl Martindale reports a son John’s letter from a Cuban port saying he will reach New York and then Bryan after sailing on an oil tanker through Europe.
A medical authority warns against concealing blemishes with creams and ers likening it to an ostrich burying its head in sand. The text cautions that skin care captions signal nature’s warning and that constipation can poison the bloodstream. Remove the constipated
Mrs. W. H. Holzman and her daughter Miss Wilma Holzman of College joined visitors at Paxan during the Texas Prosperity Month celebration to run from June 14 to July 14. President Gil named two cabinet members to represent the republic at the event.
The article notes new smaller United States currency samples to circulate July 1 with redesigned portraits and buildings. It explains the purpose is easier handling and immediate denomination recognition, with Washington, Hamilton, Lincoln, and Jefferson featured on respective bills.
The sixth annual conference of county school superintendents will be held at A and M College from July 23 to August 2. Notable speakers include President T. O. Walton of A and M and Dean T. H. Shelby of Austin with other leaders from education and state offices.
Heavy rainfall last week caused about 40 street repair items in Bryan city. The survey estimates total damage at 35000 and work to fix culverts and small bridges has begun under City Manager J Bryan Miller, with completion planned as soon as possible.
It is expected this week that paving on Bryan avenue between 26th and 28th streets will begin once contractors secure signatures from property owners.
In Mineral Wells a young girl misidentified a filing clerk as a manicurist in a brief mix up reported by local residents. The incident highlights mistaken identity in a routine office setting and underscores the urban legend style humor of small town life.
Dr. Mark Francis and wife leave College Station for Shan don Ohio to attend a Francis family homecoming. On June 10 at Miami College Oxford Ohio he will receive the degree of LLD for his national scientific and educational contributions. His brother Dr Ed Francis of Washington D C is honored for Tularemia research.
City hall announces all pools on streets and public property have been oiled to reduce mosquitoes. Property owners are urged to drain premises and remove water-holding containers to prevent further breeding. additional oiling will occur in the coming days.
The fifth term petit jurors are summoned to report at Brazos county courthouse next Monday at 9:00 AM. Names include J. T. Locke, H. McCallum, Marvin Thompson, L. T. Wilson, Chas. Operstein, H. C. Seale, Joe Stetz, Mike Altimore, J. R. Caldwell, Mit Dansby, Henry George, Wil Gelber, W. M. Orsak, W. F. Devis, John A. Boriskie, J. R. Sallard, and others.
The quarterly social for the primary department of the B Y P U at First Baptist met Saturday afternoon. Rain forced the picnic from Sue Haswell Memorial Park to the church basement. Mrs. R A Eades led the event with help from Mrs. N L McCullough Mrs. Jack Allen Mrs. Wiley Higgs and Mrs. Forest Jones. Frances Ford Bill Johns Eades and Joann McCullough received birthday honors with cake candles songs and favors. Mary Helen Vick earned honorable mention for 100 percent in May. Refreshments included chicken sandwiches colored lemonade ice cream cones and all day suckers.
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