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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1924
Page
6
Denton Record argues a unified observance of Thanksgiving and Armistice Day by moving Thanksgiving to November 11. The editorial notes Thanksgiving is widely observed while Armistice Day marks the end of the great conflict, and suggests a single national celebration would gain broad support if acted upon, preferably soon.
A call to action urges residents of Bryan and Brazos County to lead efforts for a city county park or a civic playground. The piece argues talk is cheap without hands on work and proposes a lead organizer to secure pledges and coordinate community events to raise funds and push the project forward. It warns large groups move slowly and stresses individual initiative to start the effort.
A provocative plea questions safety on the road urging readers to consider if they are a safe driver. It cites daily auto injuries and yearly US deaths and calls for action to reduce speed. The piece links Observing Father and Son Week to lasting character building beyond one week.
A meditation on women's strength and virtue, praising steadfastness in hardship. The piece describes women as healing presences who endure silent trials, protect others, and reveal beauty and courage when faced with danger, adversity, and care. It is a reverent, lyric reflection attributed to an unknown author.
The Mineral Wells Index chronicles a speckled hen proud of laying an egg to feed the community while the old editor, at his Underwood typewriter, works to publish copy for the daily paper despite potential criticism and public scrutiny.
Tribute notes how Mrs. Lee J. Rountree, widow of Lee J. Rountree, continues his Texas newspaper work at Bryan. She oversees duties as editor and manager, welcomed by editors at conventions, praised for energy and community value.
Fragmentary passage cites Jen Paul Richter and Philip Brooks on suffering as a path to truth courage virtue and God. It argues that profit from failure comes by rising to truth and moral strength beyond money praise and ease.
Kings Highway reports the senior basketball team in training with hopes to compete with Brazos county teams. New students Johnny Rufus and Evie Manior join from Henry Prairie. The Literary Society forms with Sybil Lewis as president and Leon ard Bush as treasurer. Local visitors and social events fill a weekend, including analysis of persimmons and woods outing.
In Tabor high school news the sewing and canning club held its first meeting November 10 at 2 30 pm at the Colson home. Miss Laura Belle Roten instructed in baking and sewing with twenty two girls present. The group baked two cakes and plans to serve lunch to club boys and trustees at a future date. Next meeting set for the fourth Monday in November.
Weather threats kept members away from the Tabor Welfare Club meeting at the schoolhouse. About five or six adults and twelve or fifteen children joined Friday night at Charley Locke’s farm to hear a radio concert on a new super heterodyne set before a norther wind dispersed the gathering. Visitors from Bryan included County Agent C. L. Benson Dewey Carnes and H. D. Cuykendall of the Bryan Eagle.
George Hadley and M. E. Wallace receive Knights of Pythias recognitions. Wallace named special deputy grand chancellor of Texas and Hadley named district deputy grand chancellor for District 16. honors reflect their work in Bryan Armistice Day celebration.
Henry Willard reports from Abilene that a new well began a gasser and sprays oil, with 6 to 8 million feet production. The Watthaber No 1 bore through 2027 feet in heavy gumbo, showing gas bear formations and oil showings as crew pursue a productive sand within the structure.
Millican held its third annual community fair despite poor crops and bad conditions. The event featured an impressive school exhibit with geography displays and student work, plus a relics collection. Premiums were awarded across agricultural, poultry, canning, culinary, needlework, and miscellaneous classes with notable names including Walter Craig, J. E. Craig, Elsie Mills, and Mrs. C. M. Jackson.
Caldwell Hornets and Belton Tigers battled to a 7 7 tie after Caldwell used a passing touchdown by Muller and a late 83 yard run by Sutherland. Caldwell held 12 first downs to Belton’s 7 and completed five of ten forward passes.
Fire alarms sounded at 8 20 last night as flames engulfed John Hicks barn in the Buch anan addition on the east side. Firemen could not reach the blaze with hoses due to hydrant distance and the barn was too far gone to save with chemicals. Estimated loss around 500 dollars. Clarence Hamilton, truck driver, said crews stayed to prevent spread.
Local notes report a cold norther on Friday night without expected rainfall. Visitors include Dr. R. H. Harrison of Bryan and George Dixon of Bryan. Attendees from Benchley joined an Armistice Day program in Bryan. Sheriff W. E. Thompson and Deputy John Peyton raided a Riley Sadberry farm house, arresting Charlie Goodie. Goodie jailed for liquor possession and ongoing mash activity with still found.
Mr and Mrs John Strang traveled from Waco with Wm H Willis to Bryan Saturday night and spent Sunday with Rev and Mrs H C Willis parents of Wm H Willis for a family visit.
Doctors and druggists recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight and ease grippe influenza or sore throat. One or two Calotabs at bedtime, with water, claim to cause no nausea or eating disruption and a morning reset of health. Sold in sealed packages, 10 cents for vest-pocket size, 35 cents large package. Money back if not delighted. Also a 1925 listing for a 125 acre farm for sale or trade near Caldwell Texas in Burleson county with a three room house and water well.
Hugh Hutchins, a Black man, jailed on petty theft charges over the saddle theft from Ed Hill east of Bryan. The saddle, missing for about a year after being taken from a tied horse, was found Tuesday evening on William Harrison's farm 300 yards south of town. Hutchins had worked for Harrison and is said to be from Mississippi. He was arrested when he came for his horse.
County Superintendent D J Mc Donald reports that state and county funds for schools have been exhausted and that registered vouchers will be issued when funds are available. Vouchers will be cashed in the order of their registration numbers as soon as money is restored.
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