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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
5
Bryan Weekly Eagle lists postal rates and subscription prices under Mrs Lee J Rountree as managing editor. It notes publication day as Thursday and includes Associated Press rights and republication reservations for local and dispatched news.
A Rotary notice urges readers to respect law and authority amid jokes about the Volstead Act. It warns that mocking prohibition undermines lawfulness and national security, risking broader crime and disorder as public complacency grows.
An affectionate piece on birthday happiness highlighting sunshine, flowers, and the value of friendship. It recalls how kind wishes and small gestures brighten days and reinforce social bonds, noting that friendship brings riches beyond material wealth.
A newspaper column discusses the psychology of timing in business and social calls. It cautions professionals like undertakers florists doctors and real estate agents to avoid solicitations during sensitive moments and to aim for appropriate timing. It ends with an unrelated line about renting an apartment and advertising in the Eagle.
The article notes spring began Friday night at 9 18, citing astrologers and a family almanac. It describes a burst of seasonal activity from fishing in creeks to outdoor outings, with nature awakening as bluebonnets bloom and violets color the woodlands.
The piece presents the American Creed affirming government by the people and duties of citizens, followed by a warning from the Athens Review about slick advertising and the risk it poses to merchants who trust baseless claims. The two parts illustrate civic duty and caution against deceptive marketing.
Mail order goods look better in the catalogue than on arrival. Carriage costs and quality show you could buy just as cheaply at home. The piece urges support for local merchants.
The speaker argues that happiness comes from work and success requires great effort. They warn the younger generation against short sighted shortcuts, urging persistence and diligence to achieve meaningful achievement.
Report from College Station notes a crop calamity as eight month rainfall totals only 7.29 inches versus 40 inches normal. Data from Experiment Station shows monthly precipitation and temperatures for 1924 and 1925 with extremely low summer rainfall, signaling imminent crop failure without relief.
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 He was born in Alabama January 3 1860 came to Texas in 1882 lived in Brazos county Millican and Wellborn area farming Funeral services were held at Millican cemetery conducted by Rev J J Tatum and Rev C B Thompson Burial was in Millican Cemetery Survived by wife one son Samuel Williams of Wellborn and two daughters Miss Carrie Williams of Wellborn and Mrs A T Langford of Millican
A fire at Ellison Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Worth, blamed on a gas heater, damaged a two story church and Sunday school building. Four children were injured while escaping from the second floor and more than 200 children were endangered before the building was cleared in ten minutes.
A large blaze today at a firm sparked streams of fire near nearby structures. Fire crews battled the flames, preventing spread to adjacent buildings as damage details remain to be confirmed.
A grabots house at the Bryan Cotton Oil Mill caught fire this morning after a wire fed into the grabot machine. Firemen and mill workers promptly fought the blaze with a company hose. Manager J Webb Howell said the loss, about $2,000 and insured, is the mill’s first fire in 19 years. The alarm came in around 11:30.
The Dallas News lists the 1925 contest committee for More Cotton on Fewer Acres with T. O. Walton as director of extension service A and M College as chair, J. W. Fitzgerald of Citizens National Bank, P. L. Downs of First National Bank Temple, C B Jones Spur, V H Schoffel Cotton contest editor. A K Short will serve as agricultural counselor. The committee will set policy and select winners when it meets in Dallas next December.
W W Solomon returned Monday from Lufkin with his parents Dr and Mrs E W Solomon along with his brother H L Solomon and son William Solomon who had been visiting grandparents. Dr Solomon formerly served as pastor of the First Methodist church here and many friends in Bryan and Brazos county welcome him on his return.
James Munroe Wilkes aged 70 died Monday afternoon at 4 15. He was born in Macon Georgia February 1 1849 and came to Texas in 1854. He lived in Cass County and Bryan for eight years. Surviving are four brothers and seven sisters including Mrs M A Cole and Mrs Hattie Stafford. Funeral held today at 2 pm from the Covey home on East 24th Street with Rev H H Meain officiating and interment in Bryan City Cemetery. Pallbearers were E W Crenshaw J L Martin S C Hoyle George Hadley John M Caldwell and T A Adams.
A Sunday morning blaze at 3 o clock destroyed the A. J. Edwards general merchandise store in Cawthon Brazos County with losses around 10000 dollars four thousand insured. The post office was also destroyed and the fire’s cause remains undetermined with few details available.
Roscoe Arbuckle former film comedian married actress Doris Deane at the bride's mother's home in San Marino near Pasadena last Tuesday night, announced from Beverly Hills.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church held its first social meeting of the year. Group No. 1 hosted all church women with a program including duets, a scripture lesson, solos, and a discussion on Mancubria and Korea followed by a lesson on Christian stewardship. A social hour with chicken salad sandwiches apricot ice and mints concluded the gathering.
Steep Hollow School listed among winners at the Agricultural and Mechanical College event held March 20, 1925. Recipients include Ruby Foster first in Declamation Senior Girls, Marie Smith second in Junior Girl, Alton Risinger second in Junior Boys, Raymond Moore first and Estelle Murray second in Sub-Junior Spelling, Louis Bullock first in 100 yard dash and second in 50 yard dash, third in Relay, plus multiple grade winners across First through Sixth Grades.
Bryan D. O. K. K. Club officers returned from Houston after attending Fl Texas Temple business session. They submitted by laws and secured a charter for the Bryan club to operate, with Houston Temple delegation to install officers at the next Monday night meeting.
Mrs. John H. Allen regent announces no meeting this Saturday afternoon for William Scott Chapter D A R due to the Chautauqua. The next meeting will be held in April.
An old style classified ad promoting Blue Star Remedy for eczema itch and skin sores. Claims fast relief that penetrates to the seat of trouble and does not stain clothing with a pleasant odor. AROMAN & VICK Ad.
Secretary S E Eberstadt announced new chamber members Dr R B Ehlinger Dr Jno A Held and G V Forrester. Colonel Ike Ashburn moved to form a committee to improve chamber quarters. President John M Lawrence named Ike Ashburn W S Higgs and Mrs Lee J Rountree.
Mrs. Laura F Neal Love of Garland reports the death of her husband Andrew E Love from pneumonia early today. A former State Home Demonstration Agent, Mrs Love’s obituary notes she served in Bryan and that funeral services will be held Wednesday with burial in Rockwall. Mildred Horton attends as Extension Service representative from A and M College.
Miss Dorotha Fitch of Long Island assists Bryan's guarantors to bring Ellison-White Chautauqua programs to a one week tent event opening Friday night March 27. She praises Bryan as progressive and united, noting extensive travel and prior Chautauqua work with Swarthmore.
Miss Adell Forrester resumes studies at Baylor University in Waco after a weekend visit in Bryan with her parents Mr and Mrs G V Forrester.
Advert says asthma sufferers relieved permanently by Hoover's Improved Asthma Remedy. Claims doctors once called hopeless cases now free from disease after use. A $1 bottle offered. return unused half for full price. Sold in Bryan by E R Emmel druggist. manufactured by Geo D Hoover Mfg Pharmaceutical Inc Des Moines Iowa.
The junior and intermediate B Y P U of the First Baptist church held its first spring picnic at Cavitt's pasture. A large gathering of boys, girls, and women enjoyed a four o'clock departure from the church, a bountiful supper under oaks, and games led by Mrs J W Wiley with assistance from Mesdames J W Dyer E F Parks and F A Bunting.
Local note reports Dr. W F Odom of Kurten is in town today for undisclosed engagements. The visit concentrates on meetings with residents and potential community discussions.
A drug store ad promotes Borozone products for wounds touting low risk of blood poisoning and scarring. It markets liquid Borozone with Folder for sealing, priced at 30¢ 66¢ and 1.20, and borozone powder at 30¢ and 60¢, sold by Jenkins’ Drug Store.
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