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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1930
Page
4
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The Brazos County Fair opens at Villa Maria Academy grounds with exhibits from 4-H clubs and local firms. Livestock, poultry, and a one act play are planned as youths, clubs, and businesses showcase work and projects. The event aims to unite city and farm communities for growth.
The text discusses Texas voters deciding five amendments and the factions backing or opposing them. It notes organized groups, figures like Ferguson, and calls for turnout to influence the outcome while avoiding overreliance on any single stance. The piece cites educational and political actors and urges participation.
A brief devotional note quoting Ephesians 4 1 urging believers to live in a manner worthy of the vocation they have received. Emphasizes humility gentleness and patience as guiding virtues.
From New York Oct 9 a nostalgic column surveys Murray Hill once-fashionable society in decline. It contrasts dignified blue bloods in frock coats with modern raucous culture, noting mansions, town hall lectures, Carnegie concerts, and lingering aristocratic rituals amid urban change.
Highlights from October 9 1905 note John Alexander Dowie leaving El Paso for a Zion Paradise plantation near Tampico Mexico to form a follower colony next year Pat Crowe captured at Butte Montana tied to the 1900 Cudahy kidnapping Mrs J W Lawson moves to Bryan with her three daughters to Texas Woman’s College The Farmers Improvement Society of Texas meets at Shady Grove church with hundreds in attendance Capt A J Searcy of Madison county visits Bryan Dr A L Mondrick called to Millican for professional work
In George town British Guiana a funeral for Richard Boston a butcher at 198 Upper Charlotte St Bourda saw two sets of hearses and carriages from rival undertakers robed society members and relatives clash over who would conduct the arrangements The Sons of Consolation Society then had its arrangements honored and the body moved from one coffin to another ending with the Queenstown Stables handling remaining needs.
The piece argues that not all people can attain high salaries despite effort and long hours. It cautions against harsh judgments of those in strained circumstances, noting that some lack the innate capacity or opportunities to advance. It urges fairness and understanding of individual obstacles.
The piece notes wealthier savers deposit funds in savings accounts while average customers hope to become investors. It explains how investment money lowers market rates and that savings banks still offer about 5 percent in some places. Banks may further reduce rates as officials discuss wider cuts.
At a Lions Club luncheon Prof. Daniel Russell discussed the essentials of leadership and the group agreed to fund half the cost of a scout master training school for Bryan. The meeting also covered community club reports and an upcoming Atwater Kent audition on KPRC with Miss Mildred Salley, plus the annual Ladies Night planned for next Tuesday.
Varisco a Brazos Valley cotton farmer offers 100 dollars for return of items stolen from his home during a burglary Monday night. The thief entered through a window, taking a pump gun two revolvers a graduation ring Elgin gold watch and clothing. A nearby tenant’s house was also entered with a revolver and clothing taken. Varisco suspects an acquaintance with knowledge of home conditions.
Mrs Geo W Ross and her little son Jim Ed have been visiting Camer for several days due to the illness of Mrs John Hayes Ross mother in law. They expect to return to Bryan tomorrow. Mrs Hayes is reported much improved.
Directors of Bryan Compress and Warehouse Co announce a new modern compress to be built at the north end of Bryan avenue with a fire proof cotton warehouse already erected last year. About 45000 in new stock will fund construction, with 30000 subscribed at the meeting. The plant will be ready for the 1951 cotton season and the old compress to be abandoned after completion. Officers listed include J Webb Howell president Jno M Lawrence vice president M L Parker secretary H C Boatwright treasurer Ben Priddy manager.
Mrs. Caroline Eliza Dansby aged 85 years 3 months 18 days died at 1 30 am Wednesday at the home of her son Dr George F Lee in Iola where she had lived three years. Born near Selma Alabama June 20 1845 she was married to George W Lee in 1865 and to Durant Dansby in 1894. Survived by two sons Howard Lee and Sam I Lee and Dr Geo F Lee, ten grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from College Avenue Baptist Church Bryan with burial at Steep Hollow cemetery.
Path of Brazos county residents ki Baugess and Melvern Jones filed a notice of intention to marry and an application for a marriage license with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday.
Mrs. Jno W Maxwell of Waco, president of Ninth District Parent Teacher Association, will visit Bryan October 14 for council work and stay with Mrs C A Searcy. Grimes county visitors included Mr and Mrs George Young and children of Cross. Betty Baker of Houston, daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Baker Jr, is spending the week in Bryan with her grandparents on West 24th street. Mr and Mrs William Kelly and daughter Georgia of Caldwell were in Bryan today returning home this afternoon.
Farmers in Brazos and Bryan counties will discuss establishing a canning plant and merging the Tomato Growers Association at a courthouse meeting Saturday afternoon October 11. Melons sweet potatoes cucumbers and other truck crops may be profitably grown if marketing facilities are arranged. J D McEnry of Newton Wallace Company will speak in Bryan Thursday October 23 to promote truck growing and marketing projects.
Cotton receipts show rapid movement from growers to markets with 5,577 bales weighed at local warehouses this week, up from 2,033 last week and 3,850 the week before. Season total reaches 23,508 bales with Farmers' Union 9,500, Lawrence Warehouse 3,630, Compress 15,076, Eden's Gin 1,758, round bales counted as half bales.
The Bryan city commission will receive bids Friday night at 8 o'clock at the city building for a $100 000 public school bond issue. Proceeds will retire warrants for Bowie school plant construction, complete the final section, and fund the new Negro high school building.
Funeral services are set for 3 o clock this afternoon in Bryan for the late Mrs D M Dansby who died Tuesday night in Lola. Attending from out of town are Dr and Mrs Geo F Lee of Lola Mr and Mrs Sam I Lee and Miss Jessie Lee of Robstown J E Boney of Lola Mr and Mrs P L Barron of Wellborn Mr and Mrs Will Barron of Lola Henry Blavrave of Lola Mr and Mrs Hi Hensarling of Wellborn Mr and Mrs I M Cook and J J Vavider of Steep Hollow.
An advertisement touts Special Bleach to remove freckles liver spots and discolorations by purporting to dissolve impurities in the blood and promises soft white velvety skin with a money back guarantee from Vick druggists.
Cabbage plants and Ber onions are now ready for sale at Coulter Florist. Call 672 for availability and pickup details.
Roosevelt Hunter and Rut Carter of Brazos filed a notice of intention to marry and an application for a marriage license with County Clerk McGee on Wednesday.
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