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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1927
Page
2
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The article urges Brazos county poultrymen to form a cooperative marketing club to grade eggs and sell on a guaranteed price. It cites successes in Grayson and Denison areas where cooperative efforts support daily cash markets and broader North Texas coordination. Businessmen’s cooperation is essential to solve the marketing problem.
The article highlights the Texas textile program at A and M College under J. B. Bagley and F. E. Lichte. It praises student work weaving silk and cotton cloth bearing the main building image, urging Texas to retain cotton processing at home to boost the state’s mill industry and economy.
Alfred P. Sloan Jr announces a GM policy change to use country weekly newspapers for advertising. He says small town papers are thoroughly read and influential, offering closer contact with communities and quicker evaluation of ad merit.
Bryan anticipates a new hotel valued at $250000 as part of a surge in building activity. The town, dubbed the Friendly and Busy City, will also see three churches and numerous new homes this year, signaling strong civic growth.
The Brazos County Poultry Association commends a farm tour where experts discuss poultry culture. The piece notes growing poultry without tech is outdated and asserts poultry raising is a science that yields high dividends.
The piece highlights Jim Reed of Missouri as a leading political figure with strong courage. It notes his early struggle to find sponsors for his speeches, his habit of renting halls to introduce himself, and the large crowds he attracted, framing his career as one of America's notable comebacks.
The governor is praised for signing the libel law recently passed by the Legislature. The measure signals a shift in public thought as opposition faded and Texans move toward allowing citizens to think and express ideas with fewer restrictions.
Bryan Little Theatre earns commendation for entering the state tournament. Tryouts to choose the Dallas bound cast will be held this week. All members urged to compete. The group shows pluck in competing with large cities. The year may echo the Lion and the Mouse tale.
The court sentenced several Texas peace officers to term imprisonment on peonage charges, signaling strict enforcement. The article notes past abuses of authority and jurisdictional overreach, with Texas aiming to make law violators toe the mark.
A man over ninety who traded half of Denver’s land for a mule is dead. He hoped the mule would help him leave town. He is praised as a cautionary tale of one of history’s poorest trades.
Dallas and Fort Worth treated lawmakers to a recent gathering but the legislators refuse to grant tax remissions. The text notes friendship and hospitality clash with duty amid the 1927 legislature.
Steele's Store Club Girls met with two supervisors present as Miss Abbie Sevier was absent due to illness. Nineteen members listed including new joiners Francis Salvaggio and Frances Noto, increasing the total to eighteen.
The Bryan Delphian Chapter met in the club room of Carnegie Hall on Friday afternoon from 3 to 5. Mrs. M. Francis was absent due to illness. Mrs. Thos. Lundin led the business session. Sam Cavitt named refreshments chair for the March 18 open meeting. W. S. Howell appointed arrangements and decorations chairman. The afternoon topic was Pictures from American History. Cavitt led the program. next meeting invites all Delphians and guests. J. S. Mogford will lead the program on The Position of Woman at the End of the Nineteenth Century.
County Agent C. L. Beason and entomologist R. R. Reppert will hold demonstrations in Bryan this Tuesday and Wednesday on using bran mash poison to control cutworms. Call 629 to arrange neighbor attendance at a garden with many cutworms.
J. J. Vandiver of Steep Hollow spent Sunday in Bryan visiting relatives and friends.
Old time Brazos county friends mourn the death of Mrs Florence Bullock who died March 3 at her daughter s home in Shreveport Louisiana. The 53 year old pioneer s daughter lived a Christian life and aided the sick poor and sorrowful. Survived by two daughters and four sons the funeral was held at her late home with interment in Shreveport Cemetery.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church held a multi group meeting session across six groups. Reports noted Bible chapters read, visits to sick and strangers, and missions prayers. Members listed include Mrs. W. H. Cole Mrs. E. W. Crenshaw Mrs. J. O. Tucker and others.
Hillsman D. Wilson died at his Bryan home on March 12 1927 after a brief illness. Born September 8 1874 in Bryan he was 53. He is survived by his widow son Hillsman Wilson Jr sister Mrs Perry D Lewis half sister Mrs M W Sims and numerous friends. Funeral services were held March 13 at the First Baptist Church with burial in City Cemetery. active and honorary pallbearers named.
Fifteen car loads of crushed rock and asphalt have been ordered to repair the College Bryan road district No. 17 highway department engineer A McCormick said. Work to begin at once and material to arrive in the next few days. Bryan citizens praise Mr McCormick for strong district service.
Munroe Bond twelve from the Bond family was struck while crossing College Boulevard near D. D. White's home. He suffered a broken right leg and was taken to Bryan Hospital where doctors set the bone and he rests well awaiting return home. The driver, C. B. Matthews, swerved into a ditch to avoid the boy, with no blame attached to him.
The West Side Parent-Teacher Association held its March meeting at the school house at 3 30. Attendance pictures by grades awarded first prize to fifth grade and second prize to sixth grade. Letters from Ninth District chairs requested reports and exhibits for the district convention in Clifton on April 19 20 and 21. Acknowledgment was read for entertaining visitors during the district board meeting at College Station. Next meeting set for April 14 with annual election of officials.
Miss Eugenia Cochran district secretary for Epworth League Huntsville district led a Bryan delegation to Tom Ball for an Epworth League institute. Roland Dansby accompanied her. They reported a very successful session headlined by the Flying Squadron from Houston. Rev Frank Moon, A and M graduate, is pastor at Tom Ball and leading the work with notable success.
Miss Vivian Howell daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Howell of Bryan has earned a Masters degree from Columbia University New York after three years of high academic standing She also earned honors at Bryan High School and the University of Texas at Austin Friends and family in Bryan congratulate her and her parents on this notable achievement.
Casey Jones of Bryan and Baylor University, assistant sports editor of the Waco Times-Herald, is visiting friends in Bryan. He boasts for both the Bears and Cubs, noting Baylor’s spring teams and that recovery from January’s catastrophe will take time. He writes a Sunday sports column reflecting on A and M teams.
News from Bryan reports the death of B F Harrington age 8 a Millican pioneer citizen He died at his home Saturday night and the funeral was held there Sunday afternoon with interment in the local cemetery
Carl Wipprecht and Charles Grakelow wrap up a cross country Elks tour after visiting 500 Elks homes and addressing 1300 Elk Audiences. The party traveled through Texas from El Paso to San Antonio Houston and Dallas, logging 120000 miles. Other travelers included F J Schrader Col P L Downs Julian LaCrosse and more.
Stop That Itching Use Blue Star Soap to cleans the affected parts then apply Blue Star Remedy. It penetrates the skin kills germs stops itching and restores most cases to health. Eczema tetter cracked lips poison oak ring worm sore blistered feet sunburns and other sores yielded to this product from Sue Products Co Cam.
Regular city commission meeting notes a proposed 250000 hotel at block 256 corner with W E Saunders building. R W Howell plans to lease long term and have occupancy by October 1 1927, contingent on street line adjustment and hotel construction.
Detroit mayor John W. Smith telegraphs a floral greeting to Bryan for the 8th National Flower Show. Flowers grown in Bryan and shipped via the Florists Telegraph Association member Bryan Nursery and Floral Co. arrive in bold reds with sweet peas stock tulips and carnations. The Eagle notes the gesture and its reception.
Park Board held a 10 a m meeting at City Hall to discuss grading drives installing lights and water building a wading pool placing barbecue pits a band stand tables benches locating a Boy Scouts home and raising funds for a caretaker. Plans include donations from Knights of Columbus Woodmen of the World and Maccabees and a report on Elks construction work.
Mr. Mial of the Brazos Valley visited Bryan today and spoke with local merchants about farming prospects saying the season is going well. He described weather and market conditions as favorable and encouraged continued production.
The infant son W. D. Jr. of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Buckhalter of College Station died Wednesday night and was buried Thursday at 3 30 p.m. at Wellborn. Born Sunday night the child lived about three days. Mrs. Buckhalter is daughter of Mrs. M C German of Rock Prairie. Reverend Jesse C. Thomson of College led the funeral. The family also includes a 2 1/2 year old daughter.
Bud Russell transfer agent for the penitentiary kept 24 prisoners in Bryan with Sheriff J A Reed in the county jail over night. Among them was a 72 year old life termer Stone of Fort Worth who killed a moving picture show cashier and got 4000 dollars. They traveled in three automobiles and left Bryan early for Huntsville.
Hon W S Barron reported to John M Lawrence that the Highway Commission will maintain District No 17 and make Bryan its headquarters. The districts include Brazos Burleson Falls Grimes Lee Leon Madison Milam Robertson Walker and Washington counties. The Bryan Brazos County Chamber of Commerce praised Barron and the highway committee for this outcome.
Miss Josephine Eden daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Eden of Bryan has returned from San Antonio where she worked for Hess Interior Decorator Company for several months. She visited with her sister in San Antonio and leaves Sunday night for CMA at Denton to complete college work in Art this spring. After earning her degree in June she will return to San Antonio to resume her position with Hess Interior Decorator. Bryan friends extend best wishes for her success.
Classified item notes a ready market for selling or trading items with the Eagle as the trusted conduit. Readers are invited to place notices to reach buyers and sellers seeking swift exchanges.
Steep Hollow B Y P U reorganized Tuesday night with a strong officer corps and bright outlook for service in the church community. Rev J J Pipkin county missionary led the event with First Baptist Senior B Y P U members attending and participating. Assisting members included Mr and Mrs Chase Crawford Pat Newton Miss Adelle Hall Miss Artie Lou Smith Miss Louise Pipkin Mr and Mrs Henry Wheeless Miss Katherine Cassin and Mrs P G Gunter.
J. C. Green of Arkansas passes through Bryan en route to Houston and expresses surprise at the town’s progressiveness. He is touring Texas lands with investment interest as a motive for his trip.
L. E. Dowd, associate professor of textile engineering at A. and M. College, leaves for Galveston to serve six months as a Federal cotton classing specialist. He has been at the college seven years and will be replaced at Bryan. Address in Galveston is 325 Twenty-second Street.
Local printer Eagle Advertising emphasizes quality and service as its core motto for customers planning upcoming print orders. The firm touts dependable turnaround and customer care to attract business.
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight or cut short grippe influenza sore throat or tonsillitis. One or two Calotabs at bed time with water purifies the system and eases eating, work and pleasure. Get a family package for 35 cents at any drug store.
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