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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle totals include post office entry date April 22 1912 MRS LEE J ROUNTREE managing editor and a list of subscription rates by carrier and mail for Brazos County readers. The item notes publication on Thursdays and confirms it is issued in Bryan Texas as a second class matter.
A Rotary Club column urges respect for law amid jokes about prohibition. It argues public scoffing at the Volstead Act weakens respect for all law and risks rising crime and disorder.
An affectionate tribute celebrates birthdays as a source of happiness and friendship. It notes sunshine, flowers, and smiles as simple gifts, urges embracing generosity, and recalls warm birthday greetings that reinforce social bonds and lasting memories.
The piece argues there is a proper time for business calls and social visits. It advises professionals like undertakers florists doctors insurers and real estate agents to respect the psychological moment and avoid soliciting during intimate moments. It also urges clergy to be human first and keep religion out of casual chats when possible.
A brief classified notice invites readers to rent an apartment by placing an advertisement in the Eagle. The contact is a phone number 36.
Astrologers and the family almanac declare spring arrived last night Friday March 20 at 9 18. The piece mentions spring poetry clothing fever and outings resuming as nature awakens with violets bluebonnets and busy woodland wildlife.
A statement affirming belief in the United States as a government of the people with powers derived from the governed. It emphasizes democracy within a republic, national unity among states, and core principles of freedom equality justice and humanity. It calls on citizens to love the country support the constitution obey laws respect the flag and defend the nation.
The Athens Review notes many merchants fall for slick talk from advertisers who promise profit but sell worthless goods branded with the merchant’s name. The piece warns that arguing advertising pays does not protect against these scams.
A promotional note argues mail order goods appear better in catalogs than in delivery. It claims adding carriage costs and quality checks shows buying locally is cheaper and urges readers to support home merchants.
The speaker argues that true success lies in hard work and sustained effort, criticizing false promises of easy gains. The message urges the younger generation to embrace diligence as the path to lasting happiness and achievement.
In College Station on March 24 the drought's impact shows in eight months of rainfall totaling only 7.29 inches versus a 32 year average near 40 inches. The report from the Experiment Station notes monthly precip totals and compares 1924 near normal rainfall for context.
John G. Williams aged 65 years 2 months 15 days died Thursday evening at 8 o clock at the family home eight miles east of Wellborn after a lingering illness. Born January 8 1860 in Alabama he moved to Texas in 1882 and lived in Brazos County in the Wellborn Millican area as a farmer. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Millican cemetery with Rev. J J Tatum and Rev. C B Thompson officiating. Burial in Millican Cemetery. Survived by his wife one son Samuel Williams of Wellborn and two daughters Miss Carrie Williams of Wellborn and Mrs A T Langford of Millican.
A Sunday blaze at the Ellison Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Worth damaged both the main church and the Sunday school building. Four children were injured while escaping through windows as hundreds more faced danger on the second floor. the fire is believed to have started from a gas heater and was cleared in ten minutes.
A fireloss incident is reported with streams playing on fire and nearby structures. The firm involved remains unnamed as details are limited. No injuries or exact locations are specified in the readable text.
A grabots house at the Bryan Cotton Oil Mill caught fire this morning when a wire fed into the grabot machine. Fire crews fought the blaze with a company hose, aided by city fire alarms due to high winds. Manager J Webb Howell reported about 2000 dollars in insured damage and noted no prior fires in 19 years, with the alarm at 11 30.
The Dallas News lists the 1925 More Cotton on Fewer Acres contest committee. T. O. Walton chairs. J. W. Fitzgerald, P. L. Downs, Clifford B. Jones, and V. H. Schoffel as members. A. K. Short will serve as agricultural counselor. The panel meets in Dallas next December to select winners.
W W Solomon returned Monday from Lufkin with his parents Dr and Mrs F W Solomon and brother H L Solomon and son William Solomon who had been visiting grandparents. Dr Solomon once preached at the First Methodist church here and enjoys many friends in Bryan and Brazos county who welcome his return visits.
James Munroe Wilkes, aged 70, died Monday afternoon in Bryan. Born February 1, 1849 in Macon Georgia he moved to Texas in 1854 with his parents the Wilkes family of Cass County. Funeral services were held at 2 PM today from the Covey home with Rev H H M eain presiding and burial in Bryan City Cemetery. Pallbearers were E W Crenshaw Job Martin S C Hoyle George Hadley John M Caldwell and T A Adams. He had lived in Bryan eight years.
Fire swept the A. J. Edwards general merchandise store at Cawthon Brazos County Sunday morning at 3 o clock total loss to building and contents valued about 10 000 with 4 000 insurance The post office also burned with undisclosed loss and cause under investigation No further details available
Roscoe Arbuckle former film comedian and Doris Deane motion picture actress wed at the bride’s mother's home in San Marino near Pasadena last Tuesday night, announced by Arbuckle from Beverly Hills.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church held the year’s first social at the church. Group 1 hosted all Methodist women with ferns and spring flowers adorning the interior.
Interscholastic League Contest at the Agricultural and Mechanical College last Friday March 20 1925 awarded Steep Hollow School points for multiple events Ruby Foster won declamation senior girls first place Marie Smith junior girl second place Alton Risinger junior boy second place Raymond Moore sub junior spelling first place Estelle Murray second place Louis Bullock won 100 yard dash first place and 50 yard dash second place Ruth Smith first grade fourth grade first place John Powers fifth grade third place Altus Garner sixth grade second place
Officers of the Bryan D O K K Club returned from Houston after attending a business session of El Texas Temple in its new Harrisburg Boulevard home. They aimed to submit by laws and secure a charter for the legal club with a Houston delegation to install officers next Monday night.
Mrs. John H. Allen regent of the William Scott Chapter D A R announces there will be no meeting Saturday afternoon as scheduled. The gathering is postponed due to the Chautauqua and the next meeting will be held in April.
A vintage advertisement urges buyers to purchase Blue Star Remedy for eczema itching and skin sores. It claims rapid relief without staining clothing and notes a pleasant odor. The ad is attributed to ROMAN & VICK.
Secretary Eberstadt reported new members Dr R B Ehlinger Dr Jno A Held and G V Forresters at the Bry an and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting A committee to improve the Chamber rooms was appointed by President John M Lawrence Colonel Ike Ashburn W S Higgs and Mrs Lee J Rountree were named The session covered Bryan College and Brazos county matters with several local officials present
Mrs Laura F Neal widow of Andrew E Love of Garland dies from pneumonia in the early hours. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday with burial at Rockwall his former home. Mildred Horton attends as A and M Extension Service representative.
Miss Dorotha Fitch of Long Island aids Bryan’s Chautauqua guarantors in selling tickets and arranging a week of programs opening Friday night March 27. She praises Bryan’s community spirit and progressiveness and notes Ellison-White tours the Southern and Pacific states.
Miss Adell Forrester travels from Bryan to Waco to resume her Baylor University studies after visiting parents Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Forrester for the weekend.
An asthma cure claim endorses quick and permanent relief for many patients once declared hopeless. The ad offers a $1 bottle via E R Emmel in Bryan with a satisfaction guarantee and balance refund if half is not used. Manufactured by Geo D Hoover in Des Moines Iowa.
The junior and intermediate B Y P U of the First Baptist Church hosted their inaugural spring picnic. A large turnout of boys, girls, and church women gathered at Cavitt's pasture for an afternoon of entertainment and a supper of chicken, salads, cakes, pies, candies, and fruits under the oaks. Mrs. J W Wiley directed the event with help from Mesdames J W Dyer E F Parks and F A Bunting.
A son named Luther Joseph was born on Saturday night March 21 to Mr and Mrs Horace McGee. Dr W F Odom of Kurten is in town today.
One in ten wounds may cause infection or serious illness. Use liquid Borozone to disinfect and Borozone Powder to finish the saling process. Liquid price 30 cents, 6 for $1.20, Powder 30 and 60 cents. Sold by Jenkins Drug Store.
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