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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
2
A distorted OCR page from the Bryan Weekly Eagle shows garbled advertising notes and scattered names. It references daily press, merchants, and possible notices but lacks coherent events or clear entities.
Local organizations debate bonds to support a school building project and community improvements. Key figures include teachers and leaders planning education upgrades, with hopes to engage youth and advance new programs despite concerns about funding and change.
Fragmented sermon-like text discusses staying away from church misdirections and dress, warning against hypocrisy. It contrasts outward display with inner belief, arguing true worship depends on conduct, not appearance, and questions how it reflects faith and popularity.
The piece praises Bryan women for civic activity and beautification efforts. It credits female groups with advancing city life, improving parks, and planting crape myrtle bushes along streets, calling Know Your Town a strong token of appreciation for their work.
The writer argues for local pride and civic effort in Bryan and Brezex County. They urge residents to visit other towns to compare, then return inspired to build a stronger community and implement future welfare projects. They note some citizens resist progress but anticipate broader support once exampled.
A fragmentary remark condemns idleness over labor as fueling juvenile delinquency. It argues stronger work discipline could prevent jail overcrowding and reform schools, noting parents mock offenders who fail to succeed after release. The text emphasizes enforcing work and self-reliance.
A damaged OCR reads as a fragmentary line about a midnight dead or thought and Wisdom mounting. The text mentions Mrs Barbsuld as a possible name, suggesting a literary or diaristic fragment from a 19th century context.
President Walter calls for two dormitories at A and M to be funded by the next legislature. A $250,400 library project is expected to be funded but likely completed for less than the cited amount. The plan aims to advance Texas state education with new construction and improved facilities.
A humorous anecdote compares those who deny Lincoln a place in the hall of fame to a traveler who exits a famed gallery after minutes, claiming nothing is worth seeing. The door keeper retorts that the pictures are no joke for spectators.
The Springfield Ad extols newspapers as practical helpers a car stuck in mud can be freed with newspapers placed under the wheels The note also praises advertising volumes showing the press as a powerful tool in business and community life
A fragmentary line from a Walter Scots verse raises questions of folly and mirth. The brief OCR text hints at poetic inquiry without clear context or complete lines.
The text provided is fragmented and nonsensical, making it impossible to determine a concrete event, person, or outcome. No identifiable entities or actions are present to summarize into a coherent news item.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a newspaper, the Times and a Times Sereda, with unclear references to polls and publications. The readable words suggest a local paper discussing community issues and a call to read the newspaper.
The fragment notes thanks to members and Hitte for help. Readers recognize minimal tribute to those who aided during a local event.
The readable fragments show fragmented phrases with no clear events or identifiable names. This entry lacks coherent facts to summarize into a distinct historical item.
The official jury list for the fifth week is announced by the wart Clerk. Names include W Barrva Mey Nees, P Powers, BM Comsbs, Jack 7, BH Beare, Enger Ac tie, C Morgen, Walter Smith, W M Griffin, Weeden, Lo Edge. This notice lists juror fees and summons for the week.
Funeral services held for Enoch B. Holland as pallbearers and mourners gathered at Oleg Bethel Cemetery. The burial occurred near his sister with Rev. RB Brown and Rev. J J Tstum officiating as flowers were laid on the grave. The body was shipped from Lubbock to Bryan for the service.
Rev. R S Holloman of McGregor has accepted the pastorate at College Avenue Baptist Church here and expects to arrive around October 15. Sunday services will feature Rev Carl Moore of Moody in the morning and Rev J E Boulet of Houston in the evening.
An event at the Harris residence hosted by Mr and Mrs I W Harris featured a children and adults gathering to promote interest in a local celebration. Guests enjoyed home made treats, music, games, and socializing in a garden setting with sparing decorations and a cordial reception.
An analysis assigns responsibility for the Sunday H. and T. C. wreck to the Bowed thas crew with Con doce and Engineer of train 3. The report cites a failed means of operation that prevented a collision and notes the engineer and conductor were questioned by officials. The investigation examines delays and the request that the operator address the issue with Bey S2.
A noted mile long maize crop on J H Dowling's farm between Welhorn and College Sta yielded its second crop of the year. The ears are large and plump, selling for over 456 dollars. Dowling grows three acres on woke sandy soil and four more on creek bottom. He plans to feed fodder to cattle and use heads for seed.
Kurten community holds a box supper to support the school and celebrate a victory. Prof. and Mrs. D. S. McDonald perform violin solos. County Agent Benson previews a Dallas Fair trip for six boys. boxes raise about $25 to $50 with prizes and refreshments provided.
A Bryan boy named Pirone completed a long ride from Houston to Bryan in hours and 42 minutes. He stopped three times, had no mechanical issues, and may set a record. He attended a frame maker school in Italy and plans further cycling and travel next summer.
An Eagle swiftly reshapes its lineup, pursuing a wide market shift in trade terms. Key figures push rapid changes as teams adjust to new offers and competitive pressure.
The home of Dr. and Mrs C A Searcy on College Avenue hosted a dinner party bringing together the McIver family and relatives from three states. Attendees included Dr. Joe McIver and family from Philadelphia and other relatives from Shreveport and Bryan, with visits ending as guests returned home.
Mrs. T B Efges hosted the Lily Myers Bible Class of the First Baptist Sunday School for a monthly meeting. Officers elected unanimously include Mrs. P S Park as president and Mrs N F Lockerd as vice president with Mrs A B Calloway secretary and Mrs J S Rice treasurer. Bible teacher is Mrs H C Boatwright and assistant teacher Mrs W C Fountain. Visitors present include Mrs J B Williams and others.
Six Brazos County Agricultural Club boys including Cliff Lopes of Fickey and Kurten will tour Dallas Fair as guests of the management. County Agent C L Benson coordinates the trip with rail fare from local supporters. Lopes produced 601 pounds of seed cotton on one acre with a $149.66 net profit after irrigation damming on Cedar Creek bottom.
The October meeting of the West Side Parent Teachers Association drew unusually strong attendance with representation from every grade, highlighting broad community involvement and support for school activities.
J. Bryan Miller returned from Waco where he attended the Texas State Sanitarians annual convention and spoke on health and sanitation. He was elected fourth vice president, with other officers re-elected, and he invited the group to Bryan for next year’s meeting. Professor E. W. Steele of College Station also attended.
Papers show College Avenue Baptist Church becomes owner of the M. F. Dansby lot at College Avenue and 25th streets, a two and a half lot tract with a five room cottage. Purchase price 10000 dollars with 4000 paid cash and 750 annual installments for eight years at six percent interest. Auto trucks depart Bryan to fetch Rev Roy Hollomen family furnishings to move into the former Dansby home as pastor residence. The remaining land will be a site for a new church building.
The Central Texas Free Baptist Association met with the Plainview church at George Tex closing Sunday at 11 am. Rev. M W Biggers of Union Hill notes a strong session with a large delegation from area churches. Several churches held revivals, many new members joined, and pastors were appointed with improved financial support planned for the coming year.
Progressive state and conditions were praised as promising for the future. The Plainview Church Ladies were commended for feeding the hungry. Attending churches included Blue Lake Piedmont Hope Well Normangee Sweet Home Shire Wellborn Bright Light Harvey Edge Christian Home Kurten Iver Green Keith Spring Hill Cross Willow Hole South Zaleh North Zaleh Bryan Bryant University Hill College Station Pisinview George.
One year in the penitentiary was imposed by the jury in district court yesterday on Joe Triggs who faced a charge of possession of intoxicating liquor.
Call 36 to place orders for individual and business Christmas cards. The Eagle notes two splendid line options available for the season.
An advertising notice from Roma and Vick offers Blue Star Remedy for eczema itch sores on children poison oak ring worm and other skin conditions. The copy claims deep skin penetration immediate relief without staining clothing and a pleasant odor.
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