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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for several terms. It notes Brazos County pricing and that the paper is published on Thursdays, with Associated Press rights and local news republication reserves.
The Corral notes Bryan High School leadership aims to add a commercial course including stenography typewriting bookkeeping business English commercial law arithmetic and commercial geography. The move would benefit students by allowing continued study and lead to higher salaries, with employers preferring those possessing high school and business training.
In a Bryan Eagle note a reader warns about a chain letter that promises bad luck within 24 hours if not forwarded. The column humorously notes the letter’s inevitability and contrasts it with real progress, saying an oil well has not yet produced.
The wisest rule for success is a determination to do what you must do better than anyone else. It faces lazy and envious folks who fear brains will power and self-control. This rule, applied across ventures, leads to success.
The Baltimore Evening Sun awarded $100 for what it called the best definition of the difference between a Republican and a Democrat. A winning line by a woman states that a Republican is someone who thinks a Democratic administration harms business, and a Democrat is someone who thinks a Republican administration harms business, both right. The remark prompted criticism that Baltimore’s prize undermined the concept.
The Baltimore Sun notes Klan backing could help Mc Adoo in Texas and Oregon and a few other states, while hindering him in more civilized areas. The piece frames the Klan as appealing in certain regions and less acceptable elsewhere.
A reflection on Columbus and the discovery of America, noting that bold persistence rather than genius alone led to a new world, and acknowledging other navigators with similar vision who contributed to the era of exploration.
The region is praised as the most beautiful in nature with trees turning green and vibrant wildflowers across the countryside. A scenic drive is encouraged to witness the landscape's splendor firsthand.
Ex Senator Charles A Culberson reminiscences are being syndicated to numerous Texas newspapers. The Gilmer Mirror notes the columns are as dull as old Congressional Record files, yet publishers pay a dollar per column.
The quotation reflects how talent often develops during retirement, shaping a person who steps into the world’s ongoing currents with renewed purpose. It suggests growth outside active careers as wisdom and creativity mature.
A concise quote from Seneca defines poverty as absence of many things rather than possession of a few, framing wealth as sufficiency and needs unmet rather than material abundance.
A brief Illinois State Journal observation notes the risk of leaving a dog secured while children play unsupervised at night, urging caution for families and communities.
A delegation from Edge presented the play Clubbing a Husband at Millican Saturday night. The audience from Navasota Bryan Wellborn Edge and elsewhere boosted the performance. Bryan attendees included Prof J L Warren Mr Bishop A S McSwain and wife Miss Lida Belle Pipkin Mr and Mrs Jack Johnson John L Cobb County Agent Benson and others. County Agent Benson auctioned a cake for school funds, raising 21.25. Prof Warren and Richard Bisher of A&M provided French harp and banjo music with Miss Lillian Mills on piano.
The Harvey club girls spent an all day cooking at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Cole last Thursday. Miss Laura Belle Roten directed the cooking and many good eats were served, with fried chicken praised by Mrs. Cole. The note adds that Miss Roten will be missed over the summer but hopes she returns next year. Attendees included Annie Laura Etheridge Franie Etheridge Maude Jones Hazel Kelley Imogene Inez Kincannon Laura Belle Roten Noah Cole and family Lurline Dowling and Mrs Cole's mother.
Miss Louise Couch daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Couch Batson Texas and James E Gammon son of Mrs M M Gammon Bryan Texas were married Sunday at high noon in Kountze by Rev J W Rhodes. Informal ceremony attended by relatives and friends. They will reside in Bryan after a weekend visit to Houston with Gammon relatives.
Mr and Mrs J Y Baker of Alvarado were honor guests at a dinner party Monday night hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Locke on College Avenue. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Baker, Mr and Mrs E B Elliott and daughter Jane, Mr and Mrs James Page, Mr and Mrs Locke and daughter Frances. Mrs Baker visits with her sister Mrs Elliott and departs Thursday with Jane Elliott and Frances Locke for Dallas Waxahachie Fort Worth and Alvarado for several weeks.
Bryan Chapter No. 222 Eastern Star to hold annual installation of officers Saturday night May 31 at 8 in Masonic Temple chapter rooms. Assistant Deputy Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Nannie Yeager of Bryan and Grand Marshall Mrs Maude Siddall of Anderson to serve as installing officers with an entertainment program to follow. Open meeting and public invitation extended for the evening.
Brazos county cotton growers will hear J. W. L. Hall, secretary of the Texas Farm Bureau Association, explain cooperative marketing at 3 PM next Saturday May 31 in the District Court room at the courthouse. Hall will detail the method and progress of the Brazos county chapter, which has added 125 members since January 1.
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society of College met for its last meeting of the year with Mrs. D Scoates presiding. Officers elected for the next year include President Mrs. B S Harrison and other posts across social, study and publicity duties.
Superintendent Madison Hall reports a substantial library upgrade for the high school aided by Hon. Luther A. Johnson. The collection includes a large U S map, 16 volumes of American Historical Association reports 1909 to 1919 with gaps, three volumes on Diseases of the Horse, three on Diseases of Cattle, three years of the USDA Yearbook 1920 1921 1922, Smithsonian reports, and an on file Smithsonian reports application.
The committee formed to raise funds for a Brazos County Singing Convention tabernacle met at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Members from Steep Hollow Harvey Reliance Kurten Tabor Edge Millican Bryan will gather cash and pledges next, with a June 7 Bryan meeting to decide a site and further steps.
On Sunday May 25 eight deacons were ordained at Rock Prairie church with Rev. R L Brown presiding Represented by Rock Prairie Bethel and Wellborn churches The repaired church interior new seats stained glass windows and floral decor set a festive backdrop A basket dinner followed the service with talks on deacon duties church support and obligations by local leaders including W S Barron Judge W C Davis and Mrs Albert Buchanan
Beeville hosts Secretary S E Eberstadt for a packed Chamber of Commerce rally on Friday May 23. He leads a 2 30 pm district court room address and helps sell 110000 worth of Beeville Building and Loan stock, with 160000 by nightfall. The Bryan plan for meetings advertising and soliciting wins adoption by local officials as delegates travel from nearby cities to join a parade and mass meetings.
At a noon service the church and the Good Women of the communities ordained deacons A M Carroll I N Bond G C Royder Rock Prairie Guy Neeley Wellborn E A Peters I M Weeden W Beaty Barron Bethel Later Rev R L Brown organized a Brazos County deacon presbytery with Rev J J Pipkin examining candidates and Dr John A Held delivering the charge A student playlet My Pledge to the 75 Million Campaign highlighted the event with a local pledge payer settlement concluding the program.
At the noon Lions Club luncheon in Hotel Bryan Rev W N Shell presiding introduced visitors including Chas E Friley Registrar of A and M College Rev C B Thompson pastor of the Free Baptist church Rev L Guy Ament pastor of the First Christian church and M P Elliott an auto salesman.
Mrs Roy Danforth presided as Zuber sang a duet to the delight of all Rev R L Brown received a demit for the summer and Jess M Cook was elected to succeed him as tail twister A new tennis court and wading pool committee was formed with Lions Wallace Hensarling Neeley leading talks on public amenities Willard Chambers will lead next Tuesday meeting Chas E Finley spoke on travels in Europe and urged US entry into the League of Nations and Christian influence Present were many Lions and visitors including Ruth Knox piano and several members from the club
Brazos County Farm Bureau will hold a meeting at the Bryan court house on Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock. The event gathers local farmers and community members to discuss agricultural topics and timely issues.
Delegates to Bremond district meeting will report on time and discuss other matters of interest. A special speaker will come from Dallas. J. A. RYCHLIK, Secretary. Job printing on time and right. Eagle Printing Company.
Eagle Printing advertises reliable job printing services promising timely completion. The notice emphasizes punctual delivery and affordable rates with contact by phone 36 and a request to call for quotes.
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