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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1927
Page
4
The Bryan Weekly Eagle urges every person in Bryan to enter the Bryan Beautiful Contest. Inspectors will not have police power. judges will make unannounced yard inspections and grade yards by points set by the contest committee. List your name today.
Original directors of the Bryan Building and Loan Association have been re elected for another year. The association aids the average man to secure a home and to begin thrift providing a path away from poverty in later life. The city is indebted to its officers.
The Longview Chamber of Commerce has secured a new cannery in Longview Texas a move praised as good news for all Texans. The article notes millions of dollars worth of tomatoes fruits and vegetables are wasted yearly and asserts Texas can lead in producing canned goods.
A Texas audience views oil as widespread and future prospects bright while warning against overexhaustion talk. Local leaders plan to host Col Ike Ashburn and Houston Chamber of Commerce members, highlighting mutual gains from city cooperation. Discussion covers road repairs, car accidents, and changing social norms.
The Texas oldest morning paper presents a one year subscription for four dollars and seventy five cents daily and Sunday. This special rate lasts until April 15 1927 and invites readers to enjoy literature and timely updates at home.
An editorial collection discusses optimistic and pessimistic views, local publicity in Mineral Wells, and future hopes for the Crazy Water Hotel. It laments advertising cuts, praises town promotion, and recalls a 90 year old mule trade in Denver while weighing Dallas area land values and unpredictable growth.
Edgar B. Davis, 1200 acre Caldwell farm owner, dedicates land as the Edgar B. Davis Foundation Farm to aid Caldwell Guadalupe and Gonzales county farmers. It will grow and distribute pure seeds, promote purebred cattle and hogs, and may host local chicken hatcheries and an annual farm families short course.
Hundreds of crows invade Brazos Valley farms pull corn as it peeps from the ground causing hundreds of dollars in damage over several weeks. Local farmers report sustained bird damage and seek control measures.
A systematic crusade against pests drives daily field shoots. Bryan party members included E A Lightfoot J H Beard and Fred L Cavitt who posted the top score with 51 dead crews. The hunt offers sport and aids farmers nearby.
Special to the Bogie from Wellborn March 22. The Wellborn Boys and Girls Club held their first joint meeting at the school house Saturday night. Adult leader Miss Moxley called the meeting. Mr Benson spoke on clad work. Music director Mrs D C McIntosh led songs with Miss Lillian Beaumont of Bryan. A pie eating contest provided amusement. Margery Neeley Lucille Stauss and Wilson Syms contributed but fell short of the top competitors.
David McMinn received the large candy from Mr. Benson. Visitors Miss Sevier Miss Banderlin and Mrs Walker gave short talks. Everyone is invited to join the group on the fourth Friday of each month.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the A and M College Methodist church met with Mrs. W A Stone in a gathering of ten members. Officers included Mrs. A K Mackey as president and Mrs. W B Lewis as secretary. A lesson on Our Templed Hills was led by Mrs. D T Killough. Texas recorded three auto accident deaths daily since January 1 and six total accident deaths daily, according to W E James of Austin. Eagle Want Ads get results.
The Bryan Fire Department awarded cash prizes this morning for fire prevention essays and posters. East Side PTA president Mrs H B McDowell gave high school and East Side awards, while West Side PTA president Mrs M R Bentley distributed West Side prizes. Winners included Alva Adams first in essays, R L McMillan Jr first in posters, with several runners up.
The record lists Merman as first with 2.50 dollars, Franc Cash as second with 1.50 dollars, and Annie At Ware as third with 1.00 dollar.
Advertises Blue Star Soap for cleaning and treating cracked hands poison oak and foot sores. Claims quick skin penetration and relief with Blue Star Reme, priced 60 cents per jar, from Star Products Co. Cameron Texas.
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