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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle shows rate card for the Texas Daily Press League with offices in Dallas New York Chicago and Brazos County subscription prices: weekly Eagle in Brazos County 1.50 yearly and six months 1.00.
Henry Ed wards urges editors to elevate agriculture in coverage arguing the farm sector is essential to national prosperity. He notes cities focus on sport while rural life and rural schools politics and civic duties deserve more space and rural mindedness in news columns.
The Los Angeles Times reports Governor Dan Moody of Texas earns 4000 dollars a year, a figure set over fifty years ago. Texas keeps one of the smallest salaries for a governor, with only New Hampshire Vermont and South Dakota paying less. Pennsylvania pays 18000 and Rhode Island 8000, showing wide federal variance in executive pay.
Jesse H. Jones, Houston capitalist and city builder, tours Texas as guest of honor for civic groups. He tells San Antonio investors that permanent city improvements are a safer, profitable route, with Bryan and other towns likely to benefit. He notes past speculation losses versus growth in well-developed cities.
Bryan reports three new church buildings in the past year with another planned. The piece praises the nation’s prosperity and the role of old time circuit riders who rode the country with the Bible and a shotgun, crediting them for church progress.
Will Rogers, the humorist, survived a recent airplane accident with no injuries. He remains a presidential candidate who will likely descend to earth before the Republican and Democratic conventions conclude.
The Women’s Federation records show support for teaching Bible in public schools. They describe the Bible as a fountain of information and a source of inspiration, advocating a presentation without interpretation of any single religion.
National observers in Kansas City note Herbert Hoover leads potential Republican nominees with wide support and many pledged votes. Yet his appeal may falter in the East and West, and a Hoover nomination could trigger scandal allegations tied to the Harding era cabinet.
Dr. Harry A. Bunker Jr speaking at the American Psychiatric Association in Minneapolis says paralysis once fatal in two to three years now cures in over half of cases. He notes overall life expectancy has increased by more than five years due to medical advances, while cancer remains a disease awaiting a cure.
Houston capitalist and city builder Jesse Jones is invited to Waco to help rally citizens after Baylor University received substantial support. The visit promises a chance to boost civic spirit and showcase investment potential in the city.
Bryan and Brazos county friends extend congratulations as Charles L. Duncan of Mount Pleasant is chosen as president of the Texas Association of Insurance Agents. Duncan serves on the East Texas Chamber of Commerce board and is a well known Brazos county figure.
Bry an judge Charles S. Gainer announces candidacy for the 14th Senatorial District seat representing Brazos Robertson Burleson Lee Bastrop and Washington counties. He cites legislative experience education support and a plan for roads and rural schools while pledging frugal but effective state service.
Edgar Peters assistant tax collector was badly injured in practice before the First Baptist Methodist game this week. He received five stitches after a ball took a bad hop striking him in the mouth and was the league's first and only casualty this season.
Pete Palasota purchased Frank Patronella’s interests in the Union Barber Shop. the sale enables Patronella to start a filling station near the Western Public Service Co. The shop, a popular city fixture, will continue its existing policies. The City Commission notes ongoing bids for civic improvements.
A brief verse notes Mary wearing a water suit and beach attire while her mother scolds a rare misuse of the wardrobe. The Mineral Wells Index features playful nautical verse about Mary and comments from her sweetheart praising her beach look.
The report describes bilious fever caused by malaria intermittent and remittent forms and notes it continues to kill germs impacting public health.
County agent C L Benson and Laura Givens report on Brazos farm practices, pecan trees bearing nuts, and 4-H activities. Emphasizes soil improvement with legumes, power farming, spread of canning and dress contests, and a shift toward livestock as a path to prosperity.
James B. Lowe aged 69 years 11 months and 21 days died at his daughter Mrs T A Adams home in Bryan Friday June 8 at 5 am after a lingering illness. Surviving are two daughters Mrs T A Adams and Mrs T Stockton two sons S E Lowe and J K Lowe a brother Edward Lowe and several grandchildren. Funeral at the Adams home in Bryan Saturday at 9 30 am conducted by Rev R S Marshall then body shipped to Mart for interment at Prairie Hill cemetery.
College Station hosts the fifth annual county school superintendents conference July 30 to August 3 during the Farmers Short Course. H. L. Kleger will preside with S. M. Marrs and T. O. Walton among speakers addressing rural supervision and teaching improvements.
Mrs J L Brock left for Kingsville on a short vacation stay visiting Tex Mex Presbyterian School where she is a board member and helped found the school. Friends hope sea air restores her health as she has been ill for weeks.
In June visitors near Houston will view the San Jacinto battlegrounds now a park. On April 21 1836 Gen Sam Houston led Texans to victory over the Mexican army, inspired by memories of the Alamo, freeing Texas from domination.
A terse note urges readers to seek the best results by ac tuning or upgrading in the Daily Eagle. The item hints at a local promotion or advice column encouraging AC improvements for reliability and efficiency.
Dr. John M. Barcus 67 long served in the Central Texas conference of the Methodist Church South dying in a Fort Worth hospital after a spinal meningitis brain abscess. He began ministry in 1882 at Cleburne and ended as pastor of First Methodist Church in Cleburne. Funeral services planned at First Methodist Church in Fort Worth.
Brazos Beet Best C. M. Risinger of Steep Hollow brought to the Eagle office today a beet weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces. It is described as a fine table vegetable tender and sweet. Risinger planted his garden in February and has a splendid crop with enough for the family and some to market.
Benson assisted at the I M Cook farm on Thursday to vaccinate cattle against blackleg after a Jersey calf died. Decomposition prevented a definite disease diagnosis, so all cattle under two years old were vaccinated as a precaution.
The article recounts that Missouri’s capitol was temporarily housed in Marshall Texas for two years during the Civil War. It notes Governor Reynolds fled to Texas with his staff before Federal troops, asserting Reynolds was the elected Missouri governor whose acts were later voided by Union control.
Memoir recalls ten year old Key witnessing temporary state offices in Marshall. Governor Reynolds and staff lived in the Key home while executives operated across the street in Judge Asa Willie’s house. The governor's mansion and capitol were returned after the war. both houses remain well preserved and occupied today.
Brazos County organizes registrars for each precinct and town under a new vital statistics law. Births must be reported within five days by the attending professional or parents, and a burial permit is required. In early 1928 Brazos recorded 66 births and 29 deaths, suggesting underregistration. The list includes precinct and city clerks in Millican Bryan Kurten Edge Wellborn and others, with instructions to contact the Texas Department of Health for details.
The Brazos county 4-H club council, praised by District Agent R. W. Persons, holds a Saturday meeting focusing on Short Course participation. Winners will be decided by dairy cattle and poultry judging and club story work, with girls submitting regular work for scholarships.
Beginning Monday local carpenters will lead a crew to remodel the Yellow Pine Paper company plant in preparation for the reception of Union Paper Bag corporation of New York. The project signals a planned acquisition and expansion of operations.
June 13. Clif ford RB. Hawley resigns as president at a directors meeting in New York. The move ends Hawley’s tenure leading the First National Pictures company.
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