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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1924
Page
2
CATES DAILY announces carrier in advance pricing one month and weekly rates in Brazos County. The publication lists 1.50 per year, six months and 1.00 for other terms. Published Thursday. Member of the Associated Press rights reserved for all AP and local news dispatches and republication.
A casual column argues wealth cannot buy happiness. true serenity comes from inner trust and service to others. It rebukes reliance on material stims and cites a fable of a gold box with a simple note: help someone else when you feel blue.
The author urges city action to ban overnight street parking on paved streets and to limit Ursuline Avenue parking near the interurban tracks. Parking in the middle of the street is proposed to improve safety and allow passing cars to use the sides, as streetcars no longer operate there.
The Atlanta Georgian notes a witty contrast on honesty, saying a man may be honest for pay but still shows a poor brand of honesty. It suggests honesty is preferable even when its motive is reward, rather than not being honest at all.
Local political notice requests all county chairmen to file final reports by November 1. Urges immediate contributions to the National Democratic Campaign and stresses timely sending of donations.
A reflective line on politeness and civility, noting how graciousness shows even in everyday language and social exchanges.
A cool spell prompts shoppers to start Christmas buying early. retailers note steady demand as weather turns brisk and seasonal items move quickly through stores.
Contributions received Monday raise the fund to 148.75 with 136.75 remitted to state headquarters and 12 on hand. Donors include J. Webb Howell of the Cotton Oil Mill who gave 5 and F. Regmund and S. E. Eberstadt who gave 1 each. Smetana’s total rises to 20 while Bryan’s total awaits final tally.
The Labor school held a box supper and cake sale Friday night under Principal W. G. Colson and Secretary S. E. Eberstadt. 27 boxes brought $46.75 and a cake sold for $15, total receipts $61.75 for athletic equipment, mainly basketball, with Miss Dell Fuller winning the cake auction.
Bryan High School football lost a hard fought non conference game to Austin High, 19 points to 6. The Bryan eleven, outweighed by opponents, capitalized on a fumble and a completed pass for their score, while coach Dick Wilson’s squad prepares to face Waco Tigers next Friday.
A reader laments modern jazz’s dominance and recalls cherished tunes from the past. He lists favorites like Lorena Old Back Joe Turkey in the Straw and Swanee Ribber, imagining a return to the old quartet singing softly.
Public health advocates in Texas push for statewide legislation to abolish the common drinking cup in places like soda fountains, restaurants, schools, churches, and theaters. They cite tuberculosis typhoid fever and other diseases and note a 190 state law absence while North Carolina towns have already banned cups.
The Bryan area reports cotton receipts up to last Saturday totaling 12 975 square bale equivalents. Lawrence warehouse shows 6 662 bales, Farmers Union 5 200, Eden's 398 square and 1 509 round bales.
The Woman's Bible Class of the Presbyterian church held its regular monthly meeting Friday afternoon at Mrs. W. N. Shell's home with Mrs. Harriet Stone as hostess. Reports from Look Out Sick and Flowers committees were given and discussion covered furniture for the new annex and clothing for an adopted orphan in Files Valley. Attending were Mrs. F. D. Fuller, Mrs. W. W. Harris, Mrs. F. E. Lichte, Mrs. R. S. Mawhinney, Mrs. L. E. McDougald, Mrs. C. G. Wetter, Mrs. Janie Zuber, Mrs. Harriet Stones, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. W. N. Sholl, Mrs. P. K. Strelitz, Mrs. Major Martin, Mrs. Rude, Mrs. Dale Weddington, Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. Ruggles, and Mrs. A. W. Kinnard.
Dr W B Bizzell delivered the principal address at Edge community fair after a barbecue supper. Judge W C Davis introduced him and Prof Mangum noted fair exhibits lagged this year due to drought while the women’s home products shone. Dr Bizzell praised Edge’s community spirit and urged support for local institutions as vital to democracy and civilization. He cited Rome and Magna Carta and discussed student loans at A M for which most have been repaid. The event closed with a cake presentation to Dr Bizzell.
County Agent C L Benson named Roy Elliott Edge Britton Henderson Kurten Tilman Jones Reliance and Johnnie Perrone Steeles Store as winners of educational encampment trips to the Dallas Fair October 14 15 16. Walden Orr Edge and Floyd Moore also posted strong cotton and corn showings in the contest.
County Agent C. L. Benson leads Brazos county club boys Britton Henderson Roy Elliott Johnny Perrone and Tillman Jones to Dallas for the state club boys educational encampment at the Fair Association as guests donors provide tickets. The three day program includes stock and grain judging farm crops and trips to exhibits with a chance to form the all state team to compete in Chicago Fat Stock Show and Exposition.
A telegram from Jesse H. Jones director of finance for the Democratic National Campaign says LaFollette will win the northwest while Davis has the solid south with about 180 electoral votes and could carry several other states. It calls for funds to refute Republican propaganda and support campaigns in doubtful states.
Knights of Pythias plan a big Armistice Day celebration with a parade to start at the K P Hall. All American Legion members and ex service men are urged to join, forming squads for a united display of patriotism. No slackers.
Three professional trap shooters will attend the Bryan Gun Club weekly shoot Tuesday afternoon at Evans' grounds. Representing Duant Powder Co Remington Arms Co and Winchester Arms Co the event invites members and spectators to watch an interesting shoot.
Luther A. Johnson announces a limited supply of the 1923 Agricultural Yearbook issued by the government for residents of the Sixth Congressional District. He will mail copies to interested readers until supplies are exhausted. write for one. House Office Building Washington D C.
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree sent a $136.75 remittance to W. L. Clayton in Houston for the Brazos County drive supporting the Davis and Bryan ticket. It marks a record for the county, aided by contributions from Steeles Store Smetana and College Station. Precincts report partial results while others await remittance reports.
A. W. Yater, a 1921 graduate of the Mechanical Engineering Department, was killed in Cleburne when he stepped from a locomotive caboose into a passing train. He had been an apprentice engineer and worked at the railroad shops in Cleburne since graduation. A sister is married to Ray Chapelle, son of Chapelle. Local visitors Frank Brazik and Joe Hanus were in Edge today.
J W Batts named president O E Saunders secretary treasurer L L Holden and R G Hubert named drillers in charge of the first test well south of A and M College in this county The newly organized Bryan Petroleum Company elected its officers at a recent meeting.
Millican Baptist Church plans either remodel or new building with a healthy treasury as Rev. J P Pipkin aids planning ahead of the October association meeting. The church shapes up under Rev A C Bracewell with a active Sunday school and a small but efficient auxiliary. Millican hosted the Brazos County Singing Convention last Sunday with Pipkin attending part of the session.
The Dallas football clash finished 7 to 7 at halftime and remained the same final score as neither A M nor Sewanee scored in the second half. Spectators called the game a test of football science and tactics.
Brazos County Health Committee met at the courthouse with chair Mrs. Tyler Haswell. Elizabeth Curtis public health nurse reported September activity including 63 cases carried forward 9 new 48 active 4 dismissed 6 school districts visited 1 referred to county physician 9 conferences 1 community group meeting 8 prenatal 31 infant and pre school 1 school children 1 social service 41 total instructional visits 1 child health conference 12 attendance birth registration to date 675. Something to sell.
The Lily Myres Bible class of the First Baptist Sunday school held its regular monthly social and business meeting Friday at Mrs. T. B. Higgs home. Officers for the coming year were elected: president Mrs. W. C. Fountain, vice president Mrs. M. Ashcraft, secretary Mrs. R. K. Grant, treasurer Mrs. J. W. Wiley, teacher Mrs. R. W. Persons, assistant teacher Mrs. J. G. Minkert. Refreshments were served.
Amon Williams of Harvey reports fever ticks are widespread costing cattlemen money and livestock losses. He notes several head have died this week and urges action by cattlemen across neighboring counties to curb the problem. J Allen Myers travels to Dallas on business.
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