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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle masthead and notice block include editor names and Associated Press credit. It lists editors Mrs LEE J ROUNTREE managing editor and AP affiliation, with office addresses in Dallas New York and Chicago, plus mailing rates for six months and year.
Farmers insulted during protests over Herbert nomination amid Republican events in Kansas City. Senator Curtis of Kansas received the vice presidential nomination, a move seen as relief for some but viewed by farmers as deceit seeking indirect relief rather than direct action.
The San Saba News edited by W. A. Smith releases a special edition praising San Saba civic and agricultural advantages. It notes the State Pec a Growers Association conventions set for July 10 11 and 12 and supports the lieutenant governor campaign.
Cedar Creek residents move their annual July Fourth picnic to July 5 after learning of Bryan’s patriotic event on July 4. The piece urges Bryan’s attendance at Cedar Creek’s June 3-4 celebrations and notes June brides and marital happiness. It lauds Governor Dan Moody’s push for women’s equal representation at the Democratic convention and calls for women’s political recognition.
A new dairy publication edited by John N. Purnell announces its Louisiana edited Texas print origin. The Southern Dairyman stresses the dairy cow’s role on Southern farms and outlines plans for elevating her place in agriculture.
Amelia Earhart gains fame as the first woman to span the Atlantic in an airplane. Her dauntless, intrepid spirit signals more women pilots may emerge in the future.
The Citizens' Athletic committee of Bryan high school purchased land for an athletic plant to be one of Texas' finest in high school circles within a year or two. James Sullivan of A and M athletics offers to co operate to secure plant equipment at low cost. The project will be self sustaining without outside subsidy and aims to inspire Bryan students through strong athletics.
An investigation in Washington revealed W. C. Grant of Associated Press testified that Texas utilities spent about $18 000 annually to furnish copy for papers. He said little of it reached print and urged utilities to spend on legitimate advertising instead.
Mr and Mrs E R Bryant depart by car for a month long vacation alternating between their Iowa home region and the sugar beet area of Colorado Springs. They intend to spend roughly half their time in the corn belt and half in the beet district.
The first marriage at St Marys chapel was held recently conducted by Father J. B. Gleissner. Miss Margaret Davis wed M. Cunitz a senior at A and M College both of Sinton. They will reside in Sinton.
Voter notices list candidates for state senator and county offices. Charles S. Gainer in District 14 includes Brazos Robertson Burleson Lee Bastney Washington. J H Reed stands for sheriff and D J McDonald for county superintendent, among others.
Col Clarence Ousley of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce reports Arkansas funds road work without property taxes. He notes the state has relieved counties of road bonds and relies on a five cent gas tax, motor oil tax, and vehicle registrations to finance a twenty year program, with strong investor demand for Highway Commission bonds.
The piece blends a Pellagra treatment testimonial from Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Hays with analysis of Arkansas road bond strategy. It discusses state bond retirement goals, county equity, and Justin Matthews’s explanation of Act No. 11 of 1927 for highway funding and parity between bonded and non bonded areas. It contrasts Arkansas and Texas road policy contexts.
W R Aken, farming two miles west of Bryan on Mumford road, shows off Bermuda onions including a 1 pound 10 ounce specimen. He plants a quarter acre to onions and four acres to watermelons, having moved from North Zuleh, Madison county over a year ago and has long experience with crop growing.
Austin dispatch reports Jesse H. Jones will attend the old settlers reunion at Pound Rock Williamson county from July 22 to 28. Jones planned to speak in Round Rock on July 25 and July 25 labeled Tennessee Day, reflecting his Tennessee origin.
Four Texas 4-H Club representatives, two boys and two girls, will depart June 19 for Washington D C to join the National 4-H Club encampment June 21 to 26. State and club leaders will participate in conferences and activities under the U S Department of Agriculture supervision.
Four-H Delegates chosen for work under the Extension Service include Herman Henderson of Kurten Brazos County Leon Ransom of the McCarty Club Dawson County Maurine McNatt of the Wagner Club Hunt County Edith Reneau of Shamrock Wheeler County They will be accompanied and em roped by Mildred Horton state home demonstration agent S C Evans state boys club leader Myrtle Miller and Viola Jones county home demonstration agents from Hunt and Wheeler counties
Tom G. Suber announces withdrawal from the race for county clerk in Brazos County citing business reasons. He thanks voters for their support and offers future assistance to the community.
The Independence Day picnic moves from July 1 to July 3 at Cedar Creek near Edge under C. D. Rhodes. About 5 000 people are expected with candidate speeches and entertainment while attendees bring baskets.
C L Benson county farm agent and Miss Lucy Givens county home demonstration agent Brazos county prepare for a county club rally at the court house Bryan Saturday June 30 club boys and girls will be awarded free scholarships to the A and M short course July 30 to August 4 Scholarships funded by the Bryan Woman's Club and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce.
J L Cobb announces candidacy for district clerk of Brazos County subject to the Democratic primary in July. Born and raised in Wheelock he taught in the county 23 years at Tabor and Rye, later moving to Bryan to enter business to help his children. He urges voters to consider his qualifications and vows courteous efficient service if elected.
Mr and Mrs G W Nelson and children Dorothy Camille Lelia May from San Antonio visit Mr and Mrs Fritz Easman at their Brazos Valley plantation. Mr Nelson returns today while Mrs Nelson and the children stay longer. Mrs Kasman and guests plan a Taylor trip to visit Mrs Lum Puckett, sister of Mrs Fasman.
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