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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1924
Page
2
A reflective piece contrasts Hasbeen town's dilapidated store and fading street with a once thriving past. It recalls New-town as the county seat rising from decline and urges continued pep, vigor, and service to steer toward progress rather than stagnation.
The piece argues real business success roots in thrift from early life. It cites John D. Rockefeller’s early penny records as an example, claiming genius is overrated and thrift underpins lasting material achievement.
The article discusses the unresolved question of where elephants die in the wild. It notes that bodies from natural causes have never been found in India or Africa and mentions cultural beliefs that elephants seek secret death spots. It highlights failed searches and the lure of discovering an elephants graveyard for wealth from ivory.
Readers are urged to phone the newsroom at 86 to share visitor notes and other news. The paper seeks tips and stories from the community to deliver the best local coverage.
A local observation notes that barber shops show fewer male barbers as two thirds of chairs are occupied by women. The piece glosses the switch in patron and barber demographics and comments on rotating turns among customers.
The Dallas Times Herald suggests Texas A and M would reduce mudslinging in football and wonders if such improvement could be extended to politics. The item portrays a calmer approach to public discourse.
Reflects on virtue and resilience, asserting true strength lies in mastering inner emotions rather than yielding to them. Philosopher’s insight emphasizes self-control as a measure of character over external force.
An old woman dwelling beneath a hill is said to be present if not gone, living hidden with her enduring still as a haunting companion.
A. G. Cobb father of Prof. J. L. Cobb of Bryan died at his Hearne home Wednesday April 30 after a long illness. Funeral held at 4 pm conducted by Rev Bullock with interment in Hearne cemetery. He was born in Alabama and moved to Texas at age three. Survived by four sons Newt Merkel Will Franklin John L. Bryan Harvey San Antonio and four daughters Beulah Arnett Ed Riddle Hamlin John New Viola Cobb Hearne.
An unofficial meeting of county officers and Brazos bottom plantation owners from Brazos and Burleson counties convened at Jones Bridge over the Big Brazos River to plan repairs after flooding. They agreed to present the issue to commissioners on May 12 and hold a second bi county session May 13 to arrange repair work and cost sharing.
Allen Academy defeats San Marcos Baptists to win the Texas Academy Conference title securing the championship in a decisive victory.
May 2 report from Smetana notes progress in local schools with elementary sessions ended and high school extending three weeks. Picnics for younger students at Big Brazos, weathering a sand storm, plus visits from area residents and travel to local homes.
Last night and Thursday into Friday Edge Texas held its school term’s close with a graded school program featuring drills plays monologues and the crowning of May King Ira Rumfield and Belle Moore. The high school presented Al Martins Country Store directed by Principal P S Mangum with cast including George Blazek Norma Ruth Hill Donald Leighman Harvey Martin Roy Elliott and others. Music by Claude Moore Richard Hearne and Mrs Jesse Wilson accompanied the performances.
Crews led by Jess Conlee remove the old surface at the 22nd street corner to make way for a new rock asphalt covering, replacement set to begin next week by Smith Brothers Paving of Dallas. Machinery is being prepared this week to crush rock from Uvalde and mix it with asphalt for hot laying, with traffic opening after one day of curing.
Major F. M. Kerr of New Orleans died at his daughter Mrs. B. U. Sims in Bryan on Monday May 7 at 4 a.m. He was 73 and had visited Texas a week with his son B. M. Kerr Jr. Survived by wife two daughters and two sons. Body shipped to New Orleans. Funeral set for Wednesday morning.
Miss Bertha Andrews and sister Mrs Ben Siegert return to College Station after a week with Riverside relatives. Local fishing party includes F Wright Martin Merka and Henry Kosarek at Brazos river. Bets Koeman visits Thelma and Ruth Wright. Louis Kosarek visits Bryan. Mary Goodson drives to Bryan. Edna Biegert visits sister Mrs Louis Rosprim in Leonard. Paul Kopecky of Rye visits Mr and Mrs Fred Wehrman.
R L Brogdon aged 50 died at Bryan Hospital from pneumonia complications after an illness starting Sunday. Born July 7 1873 in Butler County Alabama he lived in Bryan since about 1900. Survived by widow four children two brothers a sister and several half siblings. Funeral at 4 pm Tuesday from the Allen Academy home with Rev W N Sholl officiating. Interment City Cemetery.
The Demonstration Club of Steele's Store held its May 1 meeting with Miss Laura Belle Roten presenting a salad and dressing demonstration. Eight combination salads and jello were prepared. Attendees included Mrs. J. M. Bolman Skie, Mrs. Ross Bonano, Mrs. Joe Trenticost, Mrs. Joe Ferris, Mrs. Charlie Ferrici, Mrs. R. B. Hearne, Mrs. T. C. Cangelose, Miss Lena Depumee, and three new members Mrs. Nick Salvato, Mrs. Frank Salvato, and Mrs. Frank Trenticost.
N N Nalls of North Texas employed by Smith Brothers Paving arrived in Bryan Saturday night to wed Miss Early Maxwell. He summoned Dr J A Held from his bed to the Andersons home on North Tabor street and performed the ceremony. The couple now reside with the Andersons.
J H White Sr of Wixon donates a tract of ground to the Brazos County Singing Convention for a new tabernacle to house the annual meeting. The May event drew about 1200 attendees. officers were elected and fund-raising began for the project.
The Bryan Parent-Teachers Association elected Mrs A K Brown as general president and re elected secretary treasurer. East Side and West Side sections reported active committees, library fundraising, playgrounds and grounds beautification plus military and physical training efforts.
Miss Ruth Wilcox daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wilcox of Tabor and Bryan High School student fractured her right foot Thursday afternoon while a Bryan Girl Scouts hike at Saber pasture The troop administered first aid and carried her to Bryan Hospital for treatment she returned home to Tabor after medical care.
L A Nash assistant county agent reports many communities are preparing for the Brazos county Negro fair. The event will be county wide with a single display showing separate community entries. H S Estelle district agent with Prairie View Normal and Brenham headquarters will assist next week.
Allen Academy swept the Texas Academy Conference meet at Kyle Field with 70 1 2 points to 38 1 2. Mensing led Allen with 19 points, Amos Ball added 16, and Allen dominated field events including a 165 foot javelin by Hill and 44 foot 11 1 4 inch shot by Brandt. The win stacks momentum toward the upcoming National Academy Meet in Chicago May 30 31.
Engagement announced Mr and Mrs C L Baker announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Miss Anna Leo Baker to Homer Elbert Womack on Tuesday May 20 The ceremony will be at the First Christian church at 8 o clock Womack a dairy husbandry graduate of A and M College plans post graduate work and will receive his Master s degree June 3 Baker a Bryan High School and San Marcos State Teachers College graduate has taught at Stone City Brazos County for the past year
George A. Adams leads a meeting of the Cemetery Association board at City National Bank to choose brick mortar and cap stone colors for a new Bryan Cemetery entrance. Directors agree on dark red rustic brick with matching mortar and stone cap. iron gates will enhance the brick way. work to begin soon.
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