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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
2
Readable lines mention Balktrng and feone but most text is garbled. Summary highlights a partial notice style with names and figures obscured.
A damaged OCR passage presents a grandiose, incomplete quotation about a republic, civic pride, culture, rural towns, wealth, and the pursuit of perfecting verse, attributed to Dr Seamer A Keapp.
The piece urges Bryan to raise half of $15,000 for its third annual chamber of commerce convention in May. It argues about 25,000 expected visitors would spend at least $1 each, boosting local business and growth. It highlights support from utilities and business leaders, notes past hospitality, and calls citizens to donate, forecasted airport planning in Mercedes, and mentions unrelated items on court rulings and floods.
The discussion centers on easing road funding cuts by keeping auto license fees and raising the gasoline tax from 2 to 4 or 5 cents. Proponents argue a higher gas tax boosts revenue and preserves federal aid matches, while opponents warn tax hikes could worsen state finances and road conditions.
The country’s farm population 27,511,000 compares with 22,000,009 in 1909, yet the bureau of agricultural economics says this rise in industrial labor, higher wages, and shorter hours will boost efficiency. Improved farm methods promise greater output per acre and per worker to feed more urban residents.
A cryptic note mentions an amphibian in Oklahoma buried in coal tar and compares it to the age of Ann, reopening a debated argument. The fragment hints at a curious mystery and ongoing discourse without providing further details.
Report says Mexican rebels talk of purchasing airplanes to aid their cause but lack funds. They recognize that financing a revolution requires money and expect to secure funds soon.
In Mexico airplanes drop bombs maiming and killing civilians while across the border in the United States planes drop tons of food and clothing to men, women and children stranded by high waters.
EK H Southern argues the matinee idol has deteriorated while noting the belief that decline often precedes the pedestal position. The remark challenges established views about star status and its stability.
County Clerk Jess B. McGee issued marriage licenses to Gaines Randle and Lizzie Henderson, L. B. Knox and Agnes Franklin, and Manuel Barrientes and Guadalupe Lopez on Saturday.
State Rep. Barron and Rep. Spraker returned to Bryan after illness and met Gov. Moody as legislators discuss a special session to resolve the prison system siting. Moody favors a thorough survey to pick the best site, possibly in South Texas, or elsewhere, with removal options debated and farm sites eyed.
County agents Benson and Givens report on vegetables like New Zealand spinach and cucumbers for summer gardens. Prize lists from Bryan Chamber of Commerce offer trips to encampments and expositions, with several organizations backing farm and 4-H contests. Row systems and fertilizer trials are described, plus advice on preventing terrace erosion and improving soil conservation.
R M Kleberg of King Ranch argues that landowners should supply tenant farmers one cow per ten acres. He explains cows return fertilizer improving soil and boosting profits through cotton and other crops, milk and butter income, calf sales, and a growing herd. Kleberg heads King Ranch Dairy and leads the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
March meeting elected officers for the coming year led by Mrs G E Adams as president and Mrs H B McDowell as first vice president. Delegates to the Ninth District PTA convention include Mrs Adams and others with numerous members named for the East Side group.
Rev J P Brown preached at Prospect school house with a small congregation. Rev J P King also spoke Sunday evening. Prospect school has a holiday as local representatives attended a country meet. Morris Bear and Charlie Grizzoff won events by default. Eulon Rice placed second in running high jump. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Charley Merino christened Frank Merino. Alfred Gama welcomed a bouncing baby boy on Monday March 1.
On March 16 the Tabor community staged a Kangaroo Court at the King's Highway school to try L. F. Mangis for robbing the soil. Marvin Thompson presided as judge, Joe Locke led as prosecuting attorney, and J. T. Cross defended Mangis with sharp quips. Jurors and witnesses wore humorous costumes as the cast critiqued farming and soil care. The play featured colorful locals, including John Batten with an artificial nose and a seven-decade-old look for his role. The production entertained as seniors rehearse a future play, Kicked Out of College, for closing school.
The city commission extended the holiday street lighting on Bryan adding two blocks from 24th to 26th street to the plan. Lighting will join Main street for the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention.
A claimed photographers advertisement humorously advises clients to bring their own horse when having photographs mounted. The line underscores a quirky, tongue in cheek promotion rather than a standard business practice. The item reflects period humor in advertising.
Classified items in Bryan Daily Eagle provide quick notices on sales services and community happenings. The brief ads connect readers with local buyers sellers and event information across town.
The Brazos County Meet in Bryan and College Station announced first place winners across many events. Winners include Travis School in music memory and A. M. Consolidated in track and field, with districts to be held at Brenham on April 12.
An unidentified bandit was slain by neighboring merchants when he tried to escape after robbing the Industrial State Bank in the Argentine section of Kansas City. No other injuries reported and suspects are being sought.
D R Crow of Dallas general manager of the Audit Company of Texas and Miss Jane Reynolds of Bryan were injured when Crow's car overturned between Wellborn and Millican. Both were cut and severely bruised. Crow remained in Bryan hospital while Reynolds went home. Crow has overseen county records audits for the firm.
M C Stewart and his wife relocate from Albany to Moran where he now heads the Magnolia wholesale station. He has managed Albany Magnolia operations for years, is from Brazos County, and is son of J R Stewart of Reliance. He left Brazos county about six years ago for the west.
A joke line imagines a printer proposing with typography puns. The speaker declares affection and offers to commit, using wordplay around typeface and printing terms to woo a partner.
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