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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1929
Page
3
A Harris county survey compares population with egg production and shows a large import market for eggs. Brazos county, with strong stock and growing poultry, can supply Houston via improving roads, creating profitable farm diversification near a major market.
Notes from 1904 include a $1,000,000 railway charter at Austin for Mexico and Texas lines, Inter Territorial Road Association sessions at Guthrie with Dr. S A Knapp, Bryan cadet corps sponsors Jennie Howell Sadie Cavitt Alma Cole Hettie Smith, and local moves including J W Dyer in Austin and Judge Gustavus planning a move to Amarillo.
Reports say Old Dominion swung decisively to Democratic nominee Dr. John Garland Pollard with about a two to one margin over Republican challenger Dr. William Moseley Brown. The piece emphasizes religious liberty, party unity, and warns against letting national issues taint state campaigns.
The New York Times analyzes how Hoover's call for a do nothing Senate fused with West East tensions, revealing a GOP split dating back to Harding and Coolidge. It portrays a damaged party, weakened discipline, and a perilous path ahead for Hoover amidst a failing special session.
Merchants urge early Christmas shopping and introduce layaway. Buyers can reserve items with small payments or none, ensuring stock variety remains available. The policy aims to ease last minute rush, benefiting shoppers, clerks, and merchants alike.
A Friday night program at Gregg schoolhouse raised 39.50 for the school with a well filled boxea the largest box at 7.10 from a 7 year old girl. Local residents visited relatives and attended the Carnival in Bryan while others spent Sunday with family and celebrated J O Alexander Jr s seventh birthday.
A column in the Daily Eagle invites readers to submit notices and classified requests. The column promises rapid movement of ads and notices by leveraging widespread publication reach.
The Rye Club and community won prizes including third place for a community exhibit at the American Legion Fair. The sewing club saw many prizes awarded and students cleaned the school yard this week.
Clyde Uberbosky and Catherine Royder both of Robertson county filed notice of intention to marry and applied for a marriage license with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday.
G. W. Branson, professor of mathematics, announces the editorial, art and business staff of Allen Academy. The list includes editor in chief Troy Dungan and multiple editors, literary, club, athletic, humor and art staff, plus business manager Sherrill Raley and advertising leadership.
A reflective piece argues that strict quarantines struggle in a society valuing personal freedom. It notes cultural emphasis on individual choice challenges public health mandates and compliance.
George Crosbie speaks of Ireland as a land of dreams and mystery where ruined abbeys stand as beacon remnants. He notes coastal scenery contrasts with liner views, the abbeys’ carvings and Missals, and the calming sanctuary where the thrush and faith endure despite ages of turmoil.
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary in Brazos county sponsor the first county wide fair, uniting farmers and business leaders to promote farming as a science, expand market facilities, and plan for a permanent annual exhibit with dairy and agricultural displays tied to Texas A and M College. The piece urges sustained support and a five year program to build permanent fairgrounds and broader community economic impact.
Political circles discuss Senator Mayfield's likely gubernatorial bid with a formal announcement anticipated in weeks. Ferguson may back Mayfield or run himself, while eight named hopefuls face uncertain support.
Merchants of Bryan and the A. and M. athletic department express appreciation for weekend sport events. Business leaders acknowledge the obligation to trade and the value of attendance at the home field games every year.
The annual expense runs around 22 000 dollars with about 100 000 dollars yearly average per student. The student body contributes over 1 000 dollars monthly to Bryan commerce while most spending occurs in Bryan. The Allen Academy orchestra performed with Cadets and new members Charles Myers and Milton Dansby welcomed into the club.
Mrs Walton testified amid a crowded Amarillo courtroom detailing a call from her son Tom Walton from the Tourist Inn and his arrival at the hospital after four bullets pierced him in Hamilton's Amarillo law office. Hamilton denied the state rebuttal as his second testimony.
W F Gibbs was elected president of the Men’s Wesley Bible class at the First Methodist Sunday School reorganization. Other officers chosen include R M Dansby as vice president W F Davis as secretary FB W Crenshaw as treasurer George W Johnson as teacher and Mrs Lee J Rountree as assistant teacher. An attendance committee of Dansby Davis and Morrison was appointed to boost weekly attendance.
The Wellborn cemetery association will hold an all day meeting at the cemetery on Thursday November 14 with dinner served on the grounds. Those interested in upkeep and beautification are asked to bring lunch flower seeds and shrubs and come prepared to spend the day.
Members of the L S Ross Chapter U D C are urged to attend a regular meeting Friday at 3 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs For rest Jones with joint hostesses Mrs J Le Dickenson Mrs H L Durham Mrs W B Edge Mrs J M Dunn and Mrs G M Johns. Wild rice resembles oats in appearance.
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