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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
2
Rates daily by carrier in advance offer one month three months and six months options. Weekly Eagle in Brazos County lists $1.30 per year, six months $1.00. Paper notes Associated Press rights and exclusive use of news dispatches. Local news republication reserved.
Editorial urges backing a county wide Brazos County Park and Playground. It argues the plan is feasible and necessary, outlining uses such as picnics meetings swimming fishing boating and tourism. Calls for gradual development as funds and labor allow.
A Mudville boys and girls club gathering drew strong parent turnout as members presented reports and urged full disclosures. The local community, including Italian American farmers who largely speak little English, backed a bond election to fund a four room four teacher schoolhouse under consolidation, signaling progressive attitudes toward education and modern farming methods in the region.
The Bryan Eagle rural correspondent for Kingshighway praises weather and crop conditions. She cites weed-free sandy fields, wonderful gardens, unusually large Irish potatoes, healthy stock on lush pasture, and a promising turkey crop. Farmers stay busy with work and optimism lifts the community spirit.
A Bartlett Tribune excerpt urges neighbors across distances to support taxes funding road improvements. It argues residents near good roads and those farther away should both contribute, emphasizing fairness and reciprocal benefit from collective taxation.
A Franklin Texan note suggests that reducing advertising expenses may lower business costs while cutting one's windpipe would also lower the cost of living, highlighting a darkly satirical take on economic tradeoffs.
A writer contrasts Western hospitality with Eastern reserve. In early frontier life latch-string openness fostered neighborly help, while crowding and wealth later reduced cordiality. The piece laments lost kinship and yearns for frontier unity.
The piece argues education ranks with war and agriculture as a national business. Congress is moving toward creating a federal Department of Education and Relief to lead research and policy, aiming to elevate youth education and prepare future citizens.
The piece stresses that continued rains and unfavorable seasons have hampered farmers and raised costs. It urges perseverance and support, arguing that a farmer’s success directly affects the community and that every encouragement is deserved and necessary.
Citizens vote on a $15,000 bond issue on June 24 to fund further street improvements and maintenance of the Silent City of the Dead. The piece urges pride in Bryan's new homes and paved streets and notes prior pro rata paid by property owners.
The Navasota Country Club receives a charter with incorporators R. D. Harris Paul Freeman and G. W. Lott. The piece lauds progress for the town and stresses the need for playgrounds and a recreational camp for wholesome development.
A reflective aphorism warns that trading integrity for gain leads to regret and loss of dignity. It cautions that principled choices yield lasting self respect, while compromised values inevitably backfire.
A sharp remark on flattery notes that its insult lies in the flatterer assuming you will swallow it. The line exposes vanity and distrust in social praise while highlighting the irony of praise given to those who resist it.
The remark suggests a belief in early wolf presence during David's era, implying an ancient coexistence of humans and wolves. The statement treats wolves as a primitive form appearing in that time.
A quoted rule suggests listening to free advice from others but emphasizes applying personal judgment. It frames advice as guidance rather than instruction, urging independent evaluation before acting.
A brief reflective line notes how excessive desire leads to self destruction, citing Shakespeare’s imagery of a vanity driven creature devouring its own means and thus turning on itself.
A brief note presents Emerson saying love is strongest in pursuit while friendship endures in possession, reflecting on personal values and human bonds.
The State of Texas charged X C Walden with murder in the February 24 shooting of Cliff Wyatt at Gus Thompson’s farm in Harvey community. The jury found murder after two hours deliberation and imposed the minimum five year sentence. Prosecutor Oak McKenzie sought life or death. defense led by W S Barron argued self defense and a suspended sentence if needed.
Thirty-two Brazos Union Lodge No. 129 members traveled to Franklin to exemplify the Master Mason degree by the local team in full regalia. After talks by Bryan speakers Dr. John A. Held S. C. Hoyle Sr. and Geo Long a Franklin lodge barbecue followed. Participants from Bryan included C A Searcy S C Hoyle C S Thomas C R Gardner S C Hoyle Jr H O Ferguson H E Randolph T H Black J M Dunn T B Higgs T P Gilmore W L Robinson Walter Holden D W Williams W A Duncan E B Holland O A Ashworth D P Dansby John A Held R W Downard Roy Hudspeth George A Long W L Hohn J W Payne C F Ayres O O Henderson G W Barnes J C Ashford P D Ashford L B Smith C W Moore and C Meyers.
Miss Amelia Wittman daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wittman of Bryan marries Lacy B Shipplett of Prescott Arkansas at St Andrew s Episcopal church in Bryan. Rev S M Bird officiates. After the ceremony they travel to visit relatives near Austin. The bride has taught at Smetana school and the groom is an athletic instructor and A and M College alumnus.
Dokeys C L Eden J R Fain Jeff Cole IL Maniloff Robert Phillips Theodore Primos and W A Jackson return from the spring ceremonial at the Houston auditorium The class of 45 was initiated with visiting vots from South and East Texas E Y Harpole former A M graduate joins Bryan Dokey Club as prelate of the Houston I P lodge No 1 the first Pythian lodge in Texas.
Wingate Cooner of Wellborn visits Bryan and recovers from a recent operation, with friends noting his improving condition during the appearance.
District court docket showed only divorce cases and no general interest matters. The State of Texas v H T C Railroad, a tax collection suit, was heard with County Attorney Oak McKenzie for the state and local counsel for H T C. McKenzie reported this afternoon the case would likely settle today.
County Superintendent D. J. McDonald led a campaign for school consolidation and a four room four teacher building near Mudville and Stone City. A bond election carried unanimously to fund the local tax for the project, with a possible $1,000 state bonus if five acres are acquired.
The First Baptist church building committee forecasts Victory Sunday to close a fundraising campaign. With over 100 active members yet to contribute, Dr. Jnc A Held urges a final push this week to raise $20,000 and celebrate the campaign’s first victory toward a new house of worship.
Miss Mildred Ina Lloyd and Chan W. Echholtz married at the bridegroom’s home in Bryan this morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. J. McDonald attended by friends and follows the couple to their new home in Houston where Echholtz will serve as an electrical engineer.
Mrs Philip Endler and her son Henry of Kurten were seen shopping in Bryan merchants today, highlighting local retail activity and family participation in the city’s shopping scene.
A city block along Bryan Main Street is being cleared. The city shop building from opposite the Traction Company car barn is moved to the City Power Plant for reuse. Other structures and materials are removed as the city commission considers turning the site into a playground or park with plans and equipment to be decided.
Heavy rains and hail over the past week caused no damage. Farmers in black land chop cotton while sand land fields are cleared. Gardens grow well and Irish potatoes are abundant. Stock and grass look good but turkey hatchings lag. Roads are poor and crossings on the Navasota River unavailable for two weeks.
J. M. Caldwell begins construction of a $3000 five-room bungalow in the Caldwell Home Addition near Allen Academy. The contract goes to J. H. Gammon and the project should finish in about two weeks.
A large Harvey community turnout supported a box supper and cake social at the Harvey school house to fund uniforms and equipment for the Harvey baseball team in the Bryan Sunday School Baseball League. Receipts totaled 134.40 with net profits of 105.60, aided by a separate drink stand. Principal Noah Cole organized the event and credited Eberstadt for the auctioneering and Bryan area supporters who contributed.
The Bry an Rainbow Assembly met at the Eastern Star rooms in the Masonic Temple on Friday night. Under Worthy Advisor Ethyl Walton presiding three new members Eugenia Suber Mamie Griffin Dorothy Graham were initiated. A social hour followed with strawberry ice cream and angel food cake.
The Bry an Country Club pool opened with strong early crowds signaling a busy summer. The bathhouse emphasizes cleanliness with daily fresh water and chemical treatment, offering refreshing, eye friendly swimming free of odors this season.
Bryan business men from the Rotary Club joined Kurten residents for a social and program night. The event featured a bass solo by W F Corley, a humorous play “The Difficulties of a Photograph Gallery,” and a Rotary Spirit talk by W S Barron. A Mamie Ross peach prize was awarded for naming a sweetheart.
A long list of Denison residents and affiliates appears in the social notice. Names include Ernest Elliott, W B Cline, O W Goolsbee, M L Parker, Bettie Boyle, Lee J. Rountree, Will Hall, Laura Belle Roten, Annie Mae Metzer, H H Williamson, W W Hall, W R Griffin, Rev S Moylan Bird, Mayor Tyler Haswell, Hy Schovassa, Kay Hassell, Travis Bryan, J M Lawrence Jr, H C Fulgham, Roy Hudspeth, Ollie Smith, L Aldridge, W I McCulloch, R M Dansby, W S Barron, Todd R White, Madison Hall, Emmett Hall.
Navasota begins construction of a modern $20,000 cotton gin to handle the 1924 crop. Promoters are S. D. Merrett and R. B. Truett. The plant will feature four 80-saw gin stands and an oil burner engine of the latest type.
County Agent C. L. Benson will judge the Robertson County Fair school exhibit at Franklin to be held in September. The exhibit covers primary art and literary work and Benson will be aided by W. L. Hughes from the vocational department of A and M College.
Miss Bernyce White of Russellville Arkansas and Miss Jean Edge of Bryan attended the Turnverein dance hosted by Misses Elizabeth Wilkins and Josephine Anderson. They rested with Misses Darthula Williamson and Mary Edna Wilkins and were Brenau College schoolmates and Zeta Tau Alpha sorority sisters.
Smetanna annual barbecue picnic and dance set for July 16 with good food and band music. Committee invites community to attend for daytime eating and nighttime dancing.
The advert touts Boroxone in liquid and powder forms as a purifying and healing remedy for wounds. It claims rapid flesh repair and infection prevention with prices listed, sold by M. H. James Drug Co. at both stores.
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