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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1924
Page
2
The text records the Bryan Texas post office being entered as second class matter under the act of March 8 1878 with the date April 23 1912. It notes the location and official classification amid historic mail operations.
An editorial praising Texas, arguing greatness comes from its people and shared history. It emphasizes a balance between dream and practicality, citing Lamar and Houston as founders, and urging action over plans.
The excerpt narrates a dramatic sudden illness with sneezing wheezing chills pains and a sense of melting blood and a split head. The speaker recalls a procession of demons and declares the experience the grip and nothing more in a Bryan Daily Eagle item dated March 7 1899.
Citizens demand a formal investigation to resolve a local farmland quarrel over right of way for neighbors and their chickens. The call comes amid public tension and rumors of broader political inquiries.
Representatives from Brazos, Burleson, Grimes and Madison counties met at the Chamber of Commerce to inaugurate a permanent council and apply for a National Council charter. W. S. Barron of Bryan elected president with C. Hohn Anderson Scout Commissioner and J. Page of Somerville as treasurer. A tentative budget of 5000 dollars was approved, with most funds already raised or pledged.
A vintage remedy claims to ease constipation headache colds dizziness biliousness indigestion sour stomach torpid liver feet and malaria. The ad promises a money back guarantee for dissatisfied users.
Col Ike Ashburn appeared as guest and principal speaker at the Bryan Lions Club luncheon in Hotel Bryan. C R Gardner led the program. Ashburn urged high ideals and purposeful living for worthy citizenship, backed by his signed articles. Jess Cook provided music. J E Hensarling will lead next Tuesday's program.
Local citizens are asked to donate titles from a state required list for Bryan High School library. The continuation includes Ancient history references and historical fiction such as Ben Hur and The Three Musketeers, plus classic novels by Twain, Doyle, Kipling, and others.
County home demonstration agent Miss Laura Belle Roten met with Tabor club girls to teach bungalow apron patterns and a hem patch for the next meeting. Next Tuesday March 12 the group will study cooking under assistant leader Miss Marquart. Mothers attended and showed support for the girls.
Gabe Cazell, a Bryan Rotarian with voice classification, was chosen to lead the sing song at the Wichita Falls Rotary meeting on April 3 and 4. His leadership of last year’s event earned wide praise and his selection this year follows that success.
Fire of unknown origin burned a large barn on V. J. Boriskie’s farm home place two and a half miles east of College Monday at about 1 o clock. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars with little insurance. several harnesses, two chicken brooders, saddles, and 3 tons of peas and oats burned. Nearby fire losses noted in past weeks. other local items include a baby ill with fever and visits by J. H. McCallum of Tabor.
The article lists contests and prize donors for the March 14 interscholastic meet at College Station. Scholastic events include debates, declamations, essays, and track and field, with ribbons for track places and various cash and merchandise prizes from local firms. Also noted are tennis and spelling contests with donors and awards, plus a social item about shoppers in Wellborn.
Miss Allie Montgomery has returned from a weekend visit to her sister Miss Emma Montgomery in Navasota.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church met in five groups Monday afternoon. Group 1 with Mrs. Dansby opened with prayer. 110 Bible chapters read and 21 sick visits since the last meeting. Group 2 hosted by Mrs. Beard featured devotional and Mission Study. next meeting with Mrs. Priddy. Group 3 met at Edge Apartment with Mrs. Hall leading the study. Group 4 gathered at Mrs. Lawrence with nine members. study on The Child and America's Future and notes on youth work. Group 5 with Miss Kern reported 52 Bible chapters read and 30 sick visits. social hour with refreshments.
J N Dulaney Will Gibbs O A Ash worth W M Owens Nat Allen Raymond Jones John Seeley Caldwell and Miss Nelle Cole appear in a society page notice.
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce approves a telegram to Dr. W. B. Bizzell and Charles E. Friley as Bizzell departs from Hoboken on the U S S America for Europe. The board also discusses the Bryan and College road and requests highway action.
H Edge directs secretary to invite Mr McGreg and Mr Lowe to present their plan to the chamber board on a Tuesday morning with all city business firms invited to attend. New members L B Thompson Todd R White J Z Ramsey reported. Wilson Bradley raises dues. Attendees listed include Ike Ashburn W H Cole J E Covey J N Dulaney and others.
The Kurten Woman's Club held its March meeting with 14 members present. Laura tion agent gave a talk on vegetables and diet while members reported community activity and garden plans.
Readable list shows candidates for Representative 22nd District W S Barron and S Bowers for State Senate, L E Morehead for Sheriff, Jess Conlee J H Reed for County Tax Collector Ollie Smith Mrs Jack T Johnson J M Ferguson by School Supt J J McDonald Mrs Albert J Buchanan for County Clerk I t Cobb A S McSwain for County Judge It O Ferguson for County Tax Assessor Clyde F Goen for County Treasurer Mrs Dora B E Wilson and County Commissioner listings Precinct 1 M Risinger J J Messina J F Regmund C M Degelia J J Holik Louis Lero Precinct 4 J M Moore.
Nearly every family a prospect with men earning over 200 dollars a month in spare time. You can too by joining our agency and increasing income. Work easy and pleasant, spare time or full time selling marble and granite monuments for Etowah Monument Company in Atlanta Georgia.
Jim Skains son of Mr and Mrs T D Skains long established Bryan family died in Suchow China of black measles. A cablegram from his brother Bruce to Houston parents was received and relayed to Mrs E W Crenshaw in this city. The Skains were prominent locals who left Bryan for Houston about a decade ago.
The E. F. Parks Co. hosted an oyster supper and smoker Monday night for the store staff. The event served as a cordial get-together with short talks, attended by Chas Parks E F Parks O J Parks G V Forrester R J Newland and L C Higgins.
A short note lists two entities, The M. H. James Drug Co and Parker-Astin How Co, as part of a commerce or business reference in the historical page segment.
An advertisement promotes Blue Star Remedy for eczema chapped hands cracked feet poison oak burns long lasting sores and related skin conditions. Watch for sale by M. H. James Drug Co with consumer relief claims for various ailments.
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