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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1928
Page
5
An essay compares kerosene lamps with electric and acetylene options for farm homes, arguing electricity offers safety, cleanliness, and cost savings despite high initial wiring costs. It notes mantles versus wicks, early farming uses, and incentives for rural electrification to boost productivity and household well being.
In a cryptic note readers report an odd phrase about an iced ape and a nap, with fragments suggesting a puzzling riddle or code. Authorities have not released any clear explanation or context.
Luke Mankin of Georgetown says he will vote for W. S. Barron for Speaker of the 41st Legislature. He notes Mankin’s prior service and insists he will stand firm for Barron without political ambition, promising dependable support for Barron’s agenda.
A poem debating wit and erudition in a scornful verse exchange between State Press and the Mineral Wells Index, with playful critiques of bigotry, spigots, wine, and rhetorical prowess. Nell Bentley signs the verse concluding the exchange.
A philosopher reflects that during Christmas we sense universal brotherhood and feel closer in spirit than at any other time of year. The passage highlights seasonal awareness of shared humanity and mutual kindness.
Santa Claus and Christmas shopping headline the Holiday Opening at Duke and Ayres to be held November 30 and December 1 at their stores offering specials and attractions for shoppers.
On a Texas Panhandle farm in 1926 Mrs. Ray Callihan led a drive with 50 families to build a better two room school. The Conway PTA expanded facilities, added a piano and staff, won a district music contest, and published a school paper the Blue and Gold. The community fair follows strong school pride.
The Tyler Courier-Journal reports on the new Henderson Texas Milk Products plant in Marshall opening within days, promising steady income for Rusk County dairymen. It cites dairy’s national value, contrasts with cotton, and urges Smith County to diversify into dairying like Harrison County, noting frequent milk payments and growing routes.
Hon Oak McKenzie came back from a Houston testimonial banquet honoring Alvin Moody leader of the anti Al Smith Democrats in Texas. Attendees passed resolutions to make Moody’s group permanent and to retain the May campaign. The aim is to eliminate Tammany Democrats from Texas politics.
Senator-elect Chas S. Gainer was in Austin today to meet the Committee of 31 that will seek to redraft Texas highway laws. He was selected to represent the 14th senate district on the panel.
Advertises paying cash per pound for clean cotton rags and directs readers to bring them to the Eagle office.
William Allen White, nationally known editor and lecturer, will speak at Assembly Hall, A and M College of Texas, Dec. 5 under the Social Science Seminar. His career began at 22 in a printing dept earning $18 monthly and rose to editorship at Emporia Gazette and Kansas City Star.
Report shows cumulative cotton weights in Bryan warehouses through Saturday night with Parker Warehouse 7 900 bales Farmers Union 11 650 Eden's Gin 81 600 total 20 150.
Miss Patti Minkert daughter of Judge J G Minkert leaves Wednesday for San Angelo to compete in the Texas B Y P U sword drill state contest She has won county district and RB Y P U honors and travels with church expenses paid aiming for first prize for her First Baptist church Bryan is proud of her Bible mastery and looks for greater honors ahead.
Miss Elvira Engel of Asherton and Mr. J. D. Martin Jr. wed Tuesday noon at the Engel home in Asherton. After the ceremony they drove to Houston and Galveston for a wedding trip and will spend the weekend in Bryan with the Martins. Martin, a native of Bryan, is manager of Turner Herring Hardware in Catarina.
Visit our Holiday Opening November 80th and December 1st for full showing of Toys and Christmas Goods at Duke and Ayres stores.
The text advises early formation of correct food habits for two to three year olds. It recommends a simple, balanced menu with two vegetables daily, plus cereals, milk, and cod liver oil. Sample meals include breakfast with orange juice Farina toast and milk, lunch with creamed potatoes and peas, and suppers like creamed celery on toast with milk.
The $350,000,000 statewide road bond issue plan of R. S. Sterling, chairman of the State Tax Commission, was endorsed today by the Texas Tax Assessors Association. Resolutions commending the Sterling idea were passed unanimously at the closing session.
Speaker Longworth suggested an extra session beginning next fall and running into the December session to handle the tariff revision.
Walter Wipprecht, A and M College business manager, reports a deer hunting trip to West Texas ended empty handed for the first time after five years at the Real ranch near Kerrville. He recalls a missed shot and notes gasoline prices varying from 17 to 21 cents per gallon across Bryan Round Rock Johnson City Comfort Fredericksburg. He questions price discrimination and says many citizens share his concern.
A child asks science and everyday wonder questions about stars, motion, insects, weather, and the moon. The narrator notes curiosity and ends with a bedtime good night.
Dartmouth coach Jess Hawley urges keeping football rules as they are and preserving kicking in the game. He cautions against rapid changes, arguing alterations can derail years of team development, while acknowledging the need for thoughtful improvement. He spoke on the eve of returning to St Charles, Illinois.
The State Highway Commission allocated 150000 on Friday for Highway No 6 to build a new bridge over the Navasota river just east of the H T C railway with Brazos and Grimes counties each contributing 15000. Other local bridge projects and improvements on Highways 21 and 6 are improving safety and travel.
A humorous regional column roasts trends and personalities with wry observations. The piece sprinkles wordplay and playful anecdotes about manners, training, and local figures, ending with a dark punchline about a funeral bell.
A reflective aphorism stresses that improving family life and childrearing yields greater social value than attaining high formal positions. It elevates personal virtue over titles like chairman or secretary.
Senator elect Fred Connally urged abolition of short term congresses in Dallas. He advocated a fixed annual congressional session starting January 1 to ensure consistent legislative work and long term planning.
Retirement of 12000 dollars in public utility bonds highlighted last night’s city commission meeting. Waterworks No 1 and sewer extension bonds, with 23 years remaining, were fully retired. Architects Gi Harris of Austin, via Bert ram Giesecke, will present a comprehensive report on school building plans by mid next week for final commission action.
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