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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1927
Page
1
The column mocks excessive farmer guidance from bureaus and wardrobes while arguing individuals must act to save themselves. It notes declining land values in Brazos County, cites the McNary-Haugen bill, and observes the era of farm stress with the dollar’s diminished value.
Report from his bedside says H D Wilson was stricken Wednesday with apoplexy and taken to his home in an unconscious state. He has had a restless night and is in a coma this morning, with doctors giving little hope for recovery. Anxious friends await any sign of improvement. Also note: 208 automobiles registered since January with many more unregistered in the county.
H. D. Wilson collapsed from apoplexy this morning while walking near the city interurban depot and is now critically ill at his East Twenty-ninth Street home. He regained consciousness but is paralyzed and unable to speak, with Hillsman Wilson en route from Houston to join relatives. City friends extend sympathy during his illness.
Houston March 10 Farmers face planting decisions as H H Schutz government statistician notes uncertainty over profitability. Statewide reports show strong movement to cut cotton acreage and boost feed and food crops to address uncertain returns.
George Greer of Millican was found not guilty in a district court verdict this morning on charges of selling intoxicating liquor. The case was heard before Judge W. C. Davis. Two other district court cases were scheduled, including Book Williams a negress for possession of home brew and Grady Allen for sale of mortgaged property. Fritz Jericho of Millican faced possession and sale of intoxicating liquor charges slated for tomorrow.
Cotton futures run 5 to 9 points lower while local spot prices hold at 13 1 2 cents per pound, signaling a modest downward push in futures against steady cash market pricing.
The March meeting of the County Health Committee praised Miss Bandelin the public health nurse for surveying every Brazos County school in February marking a first in the program. Plans for weekly child welfare conferences across communities were approved with support from the Chamber of Commerce.
County Clerk A. S. McSwain issued licenses to Whites Joe Campean and Margaret Carroll Santos Generare and Re fugio Casavez J. H. Stockton and Inez Moore colored Jonh Randle and Bessie Banks Ernest Ransom and Callie Gibbs Turner Hicks and Corinne Rice Arielles Ross and Mary Jackson Verna Williams and Ida Mae Mc Gee Clarence H. Jones and Lil lian Jordan Frank Morris and Estella Clayton Charlie Crawford and Ruby Bookman
Mr and Mrs Charles Forbes Taylor of Pasadena arrive with their evangelistic party to begin revival meetings at the Baptist tabernacle in Bryan. Charles Forbes Taylor Jr and his brother Laurie Taylor will join from Little Rock. Dad Taylor spoke at First Baptist during prayer. revival services start Sunday at 11 00 am with extra seats and lights provided.
Miss Abbie Sevier home demonstration agent met with the Steele's Store schol club girls. Officers elected: Jennie Marino president Ethel Wallin vice president Alice West secretary Lena Bonano reporter. Members present listed. next meeting will start making pillow slips hempatch and cup towels. a Kodak photo was taken.
Dr H J Reid poultry husbandman of A and M College and County Agent C L Beason attended Franklin for a two day short course. Reid will discuss Care of Baby Chicks and Beason will discuss Poultry in Boys and Girls Club Work.
Winners in the Brazos County Farm Bureau Essay Contest were announced with prizes totaling 100 dollars. Senior winner Lois Mathis from Reliance and Herman Henderson of Kurten claimed top honors, while junior winner Ethel Mangis of Kings Highway led the 8th grade or lower division. Additional winners from various local schools were listed.
Charles Senatra died at his Cameron Ranch home seven miles north of Bryan after several months illness. He was 69. The funeral was held at the home and Saint Joseph's Catholic church in Bryan, with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Survived by widow, two sons Tony of Dallas and Luke of Rockport Ill, and two daughters Mrs Sara Rouffine of Houston and Mrs Mary Rouffine of Bryan.
Reliance club girls gathered for their regular meeting on Thursday. County home demonstration agent Miss Abbie Sevier outlined the prizes from the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce. The group included Lois Mathews, Dora Lloyd, Lucille Jones, Aline Mathis, Aline Lloyd, Annie Lee Saxon, Gladys Jones, Inez Jones, Lillie Belle Free, Gotise Mahie, Marsdelle Carter, Sarah Etheridge, Nellie Barnett, Ella Crenshaw, and Grace Shealy.
Sheriff J H Reid received a telegram from Sam Benson of Call announcing the death of his brother Will at 7 o'clock this morning. Funeral services are set for tomorrow with burial in Call cemetery. Will was born and raised in Harvey Brazos County and left the area about 15 years ago.
Katherine Keller aged ten years five months and twenty days died Sunday night at 3 15 at the local hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held from McCulloch Dansby chapel Tuesday evening at 3 45 and at St Josephs Catholic church at 4 o clock. Interment followed in Bryan City Cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs B J Keller and is survived by four brothers B J Keller Jr William Dick and Paul. Active pallbearers were John OConnor IL BH Warren Pete Vitopil Chas Gardner Jr Chas Ramsey and Will Opersteny.
Walter J. Coulter sends greetings from Hong Kong Bay noting Japan with mixed feelings during his world tour. He expects to return to Bryan in early April after the voyage.
J Webb Howell, president of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce, warns that the all cotton farmer faces a grave outlook with two large crops, a 9,000,000 bale carryover, and high production costs. He urges diversification, home living, and adequate feed for 1927 while noting price depends on acreage planted and government condition reports.
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce distributes 300 settings of pure strain White Leghorn Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rock eggs to Boys and Girls Clubs members. Each setting earns a pullet or 85 cents return by December 1927 show. three pullets or 2.50 for three settings. Eggs distributed Saturdays at the Chamber of Commerce for prelisted club members to promote local poultry raising.
Bryan residents gathered at Steele's Store for a boys and girls club meeting led by Dan Wallin and Alice West. Carl Wipprecht spoke on Chamber of Commerce dairy projects and the six month daily contest starting April 1. Eberstadt urged egg requisitions and club members to plan ahead, inviting Kurten club to next April meeting.
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Carl Wipprecht departed today for San Antonio to accompany Chas. H. Grakelow of Philadelphia on his official Elks tour of Texas. They will visit San Antonio Houston and Dallas with plans to continue the trip.
Dr D H Reid and Sam E Eberstadt addressed Kurten Club members as the group resumed despite weather. The program included readings, accordion numbers by Philip Endler, and a tumbling act. W H Buchanan presided and plans for future meetings were outlined by Mrs James Langso.
Miss Wriyxbeth Brogdon, 1926 Bryan High graduate now at Kidd-Key College, was elected to the Kidd-Key Glee Club. The group plans concerts in Sherman Denison and McKinney with a Dallas premiere on March 26. She was also chosen for the 22 member Pep Squad to lead yells at the Austin College Kidd-Key spelling match. The squad photo will run in the Dallas News on Sunday March 13.
List of petit jurors for the fifth week of district court per district clerk J. W. Jota ron. Named jurors include Morgas Smith Powell Winter Louis McCulloggh R H Ballerstedt Dick Fain M S Broach J W McCulloch P E Wade S S Gailey onny Ed Hidlicks Herman Schramm Joe Bond R L Carrol nenz C J Jancik M M Erskine Milton Dansby Milton PF Davis George P Edge W B R Fair man C C Edge J W Hall C C Morgan Eugene Edge
Brazos county should grow more home grown feed and livestock to improve farming profits. Safe farming emphasizes producing most needs on the farm then purchasing the rest, with terracing to conserve soil. County Agent C. L Beason notes many acres need terracing and estimates potential farm value if terracing expands.
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