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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
10
The Eagle condemns anonymous letters and urges readers to sign their opinions. It praises unsigned praise from a county figure but condemns illegible anonymous attacks. It calls for real letters from real men with the nerve to back up their views, even if the name is not printed.
An American woman leaves a will bequeathing her property to her children and requests no mourning or cling to personal belongings. She urges love, kindness, and unity, saying material things are meaningless and freedom from control lets love endure beyond sorrow. Her words contrast with common grieving rituals.
The Eagle lists three Commencement invitations from A and M College at College Station Villa Maria Academy Bryan and Bryan High School. A and M College invitation dates are May 31 and June 1 2 1925 with President William Bennett Bizzell card. Villa Maria Academy invites May 28 at 10 am and Bryan High School invites May 25 for their commencement exercises.
President Coolidge proclaims American Forest Week to highlight forest waste from fire and poor management. Governors and groups across states join in the nationwide campaign, expanding to all forest issues and engaging industry outdoor groups wildlife water resources and economics.
Brazos County aims to boost farming profits as crop conditions reflect county finances. The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce offers 460 in various agriculture premiums, complemented by J Webb Howell with 250, totaling 710 for Brazos farmers this year, atop higher market prices for better crops.
Gilmer Mirror quotes the Bryan Daily Eagle editor thanking the Mirror for praise and pledging continued improvement in appearance quality and quantity of the publication while noting economic constraints and reader advertiser service.
Texas supplies about seven percent of US raw materials from agriculture and minerals, totaling roughly $1 billion annually. In 1924 Texas produced corn 78 million bushels worth 86 million dollars, wheat 25 million bushels, oats 44 million bushels, sorghum 45 million bushels, hay 884 thousand tons, potatoes 6.6 million bushels, rice 5.6 million bushels, peaches 3 million bushels, and onions 2.1 million bushels with substantial values.
The Mineral Wells woman asked whether the man waiting for his ship to come in was seeking a receivership, reflecting concerns about debt and financial distress in a local context.
The A and M College Entomology division reported weekly max and min temperatures from May 11 to May 17. Measurements by F L Thomas show highs near 69 to 71 degrees and lows from 34 to 65, with an average around 92.66. rainfall totaled 0.02 of an inch from a light Sunday shower.
Arnold Stevener of Kurten, farming the John Beard place, is credited with the first known cotton bloom in Brazos County for 1925. The bloom was found in his field on a Saturday. cotton was planted March 5.
Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Brazos County attended a district party hosted by A W Buchanan at his home in the eastern city area. New district agent George W Johnson spoke of personal contact and ongoing support while A W Buchanan retired from Brazos County post. Refreshments of ice cream and cake drew a crowd despite smaller attendance, with prize winners announced for cake dime button and toothpick contests.
George E. Hadley details a Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge meeting in Brownwood with eight Esquire initiates in Caldwell and a barbecue dinner hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Delegates from Cameron, Dallas, and Houston praised the event, while funds paid off the Weatherford Pythian home debt.
Allen Academy sets 26th commencement for May 24 at First Baptist Church with Dr. S. P. Brooks delivering the bacalaureate and Pat M. Neff giving the principal address. Military Day follows May 25 with drills, competitions, and visits by military inspectors, culminating May 27 at Palace Theatre. May 29 marks final examinations.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church met in two groups on Monday afternoon. Group No 4 led by Mrs J B Priddy studied Paul’s life with ten members and one visitor present. Group No 5, led by Mrs Nat Allen, reported sixty seven chapters, two visitors, and plans for a voice program next week.
An ad notes working people feel languid when the liver malfunctions and may misread laziness. It recommends a dose of Her bine to purify the system and restore energy and ambition, priced at 60 cents and sold by Jen kin's Drug Store.
Dr and Mrs John A Held returned from the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention held in Memphis Tennessee where they participated in the church gathering and related activities.
Miss Adelle Hall visited Steep Hollow on Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Hall.
The piece notes three ice plants in Bryan. Two are actual ice factories producing real ice. the third is a home grower plant at Ollie Parks’s home. The home plant is described as pretty with frost-like droplets and a touch of red at its center.
The Navasota District Conference opened in Grapeland Monday night May 18 and runs to Wednesday. Eight Bryan area delegates attend from local churches including E J Jenkins C E Jenkins Miss Mabel Zimmerman R C Franks Oak McKenzie Mrs J N Goodwin Rev D J McDonald and Dr Jnc W Black with Rev H H McCain. Delegations also join from Italian Methodist Bryan and College Methodist Bryan. The presiding elder D H Hotchkiss of Huntsville will oversee the gathering. The Bryan party plans to return Thursday.
Several hundred Texas school teachers will travel to Edinburg Scotland for the World Federation of Education convention in July. Leonard Powel of Bryan High School leads the group. Delegation will tour France Switzerland Germany Holland Belgium England and Scotland after leaving New Orleans June 14.
Special to the Eagle from College Station May 13 reports ongoing campus construction under President W B Bizzell. A two story 32 room stucco graduate dormitory named P G Hall will rise behind the hospital, with plastering improvements inside. A new drinking fountain south of Foster hall will be connected to a non-sulphuric well, and a refrigeration system is planned at Fountain lawn to replace water barrels. Walter W Kraft will direct the project.
John Parker, son of Mr and Mrs M L Parker, marked his third birthday on May 15 with a home party held at their College Avenue residence.
From the Galveston News files of May 18 1874 note Colonel M W Sims of Bryan is quartered at the Washington Hotel during his stay in town.
Reverend J J Pipkin, longtime Associational Secretary for Brazos County churches, underwent a second operation at Bryan hospital Friday. Reported resting well yesterday, he was released to his College Road home today in favorable condition. Friends hope for a speedy recovery for the well known pastor.
Gus Stevener of Kurten was among the business visitors in the city today, signaling ongoing regional commerce activity in the area.
Bryan and Navasota shooters competed Friday at the range near town with large local turnouts. C. R. Estill led Bryan entrants by breaking 47 of 50 pigeons while Clarence Moore and T. H. Mackie tied for top Navasota score at 42 of 50. Wickes led doubles with 23 of 24 as crowds invited both club members and spectators, especially women.
Geo. B. Wilcox superintendent of the A. and M. Consolidated School thanks Mrs. J. H. Allen and the William Scott Chapter D A R for a large beautiful flag. He notes the flag will remind students of citizenship and that all school members join in gratitude.
City Manager J. Bryan Miller of Bryan is in Waco for the thirteenth annual League of Texas Municipalities convention. The program started at 9 a.m. at the Raleigh Hotel with Mayor Tom Stone speaking, a Rotary lunch featuring Oswald Potter of New York on playgrounds, and a noon reception hosted by the city and chamber. Tonight Pat M. Neff will address officials at a Raleigh dinner, followed by a city tour. Miller plans to return to Bryan Wednesday morning.
The BE KE Yeager Hardware Store held a gold prize contest on Saturday. D. D. Vasbinder and Jack Boone each won a five dollar prize.
Mr and Mrs W Dp Stallings of the Alexander community were visitors in Bryan today.
A Ford agency partner went hunting and shot a hare. The hunter, moved by the rabbit’s distress, broke down in tears, saying he would not have shot it if he had known it would cry so.
Kurten boys and girls agricultural club held a splendid Monday night meeting in the new school auditorium. Members reported on each project, with officers presiding with poise. County Agent C L Benson and Miss Abbie Sevier spoke, music featured a trio and Miss Gussie Odom on piano.
Navasota hosts Confederate reunion activities after a Dallas meeting with about forty to fifty veterans to unveil a monument on the grave of Mrs. Luxton. General N B Forrest II and H W Evans will attend. Evens will deliver the main address. Visitors stay with local hosts. Kiwanis Club and Chamber serve luncheon.
Steve Montalbano paid an 8.20 dollar fine for speeding. Albert Wight of Galveston paid a similar fine. Both arrests were by traffic officer Tom Laymance. Two other cases set for corporation court next Thursday morning.
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