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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
2
A Burleson County Ledger reflection argues that true Americans must live by high citizenship principles in business and social life. It condemns passive affiliations and stresses responsibility, honest conduct, and active duty to improve the nation.
Colonel Charles C. Todd, long time Professor of Military Science at Texas A I M College, is relieved of duties and ordered to the Philippines by the War Department. President Bizzell lauds his service and notes the difficulty of filling his post.
A 1923 National Child Labor Committee survey, with Texas A and M College and the Texas Congress of Mothers, reveals housing deficits and poverty among 998 families, 40 percent tenants or croppers, high debt, poor health, and notable illiteracy disparities between white and negro families. The report urges action by Texas agencies to diagnose and remedy agricultural community ills.
A call to raise funds for a Stone monument to the Confederacy to honor the valor of Southern soldiers. The piece urges Bryan and Hood's Texas Brigade to support the memorial as a permanent reminder of the cause and its perceived principles, asserting justice and patriotism.
The Roosevelt Memorial Association orders a New York monument built from Texas granite quarried near Marble Falls and Burnet. Texas pink granite, used in the Capitol at Austin, is praised for beauty and durability, representing the late president’s western ties.
A Burleson County Ledger opinion urges avoiding quick accusations and seeks to resolve issues by understanding first. The writer proposes meeting or writing the other party to hear explanations before condemnations, aiming to reduce static and preserve friendships and business ties.
The text urges continuing work and construction while weather delays cotton crops. It notes Bryan is in good shape and banks have plenty of money, emphasizing steady effort and perseverance rather than discouragement.
Acknowledging the heat in Texas, observers note fewer prostrations than in the North, a contrast described as something to be thankful for during the difficult conditions.
An unsigned story arrives at the Eagle office prompting a reminder that communications must be signed to be published. The paper notes it could not publish unnamed letters, stressing the need for good faith in submissions.
The quote expresses confidence in the immortality of the human soul and argues that future humanity may be a far more perfect being, making annihilation less terrible for those who accept spiritual immortality. It frames extinction as a dreadful prospect only for those lacking such belief.
At the home of Mr and Mrs John A Moore in the city on Saturday June 20 the marriage of their daughter Nancy to Mr Robert W Colglazier of San Antonio was solemnized Dr J A Held pastor of the First Baptist church officiated The couple departed Sunday noon for San Antonio where they will reside A full society column report will appear in Friday's Eagle.
Reports from the Eagle Office show Bryan and Brazos County receiving light showers to heavy rain on Saturday evening and night. College Station recorded 1.47 inches, Bryan 1.25 inches, with varied rainfall across towns and plantations as a welcome relief for the dry soil.
University of Texas archives preserve E L R Wheelock manuscripts and letters on the Rangers origin. The Republic of Texas convention resolution of March 3 1863 names Col Jesse Benton and Lieut Col Griffin Bane to organize a ranger regiment with pay and rations equal to regulars. The collection includes Bentons first company roll of 49 officers and men, plus orders from 1836. Also feature Bexar archives spanning 1730 to 1836 and Moses and Stephen F Austin papers.
City officials solicit pioneer residents to identify unmarked graves in Bryan City Cemetery to complete an accurate abstract. The report also covers Carnegie Library statistics, mosquito control efforts, school room plans for negro children, water line work on Red Top, and city commission actions including fire limits and National Defense Day proclamation.
The National Defense Test Day committee met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to plan registration for July 4. Headquarters will be at the T K Lawrence store on Friday July 8 with Fourth of July registration at Eagle Printing Co and at confectioneries and drink stands. The aim is to have all eligible men and women register either Friday or Saturday for Red Cross or nursing service. The organizing group includes Colonel C C Todd and Mrs Lee J Rountree among others.
The article discusses dairy herd management focusing on feeding. It defines requirements for a balanced ration, emphasizes abundant home grown roughage, and the role of pasture, silage, and legumes. It compares costs of cowpea hay versus bran and urges on-farm production to cut concentrates.
Miss Katie Daffan announces Hood's Texas Brigade fifth fourth annual reunion to be held in Bryan on June 26 and 27. Bryan civic groups and officials plan memorials and addresses by Col. J B Hood’s son, Gen J C Foster, Judge W C Davis, and others. tribute to departed comrades and flag presentation featured.
Steep Hollow notes abundant rainfall during the past week. Visitors include Mrs. W. H. Cargill of Houston and families from College Station Laredo and Bryan. Several locals spend weekends in nearby cities and relatives gather at homes.
Harvey notes two recent rains benefiting sorghum peas and cotton, though corn is late. Miss Lily Davidson recently finished at Texas University visited her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Davidson in Harvey, then travelled to Dallas, Omaha, Dayton, and Fox Lake Ontario for summer visits with family and friends.
Brazos County district court wrapped Saturday night after a session filled with motions. Judge W C Davis reported few cases held over, with no new filings, and the docket cleared substantially for the September term.
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