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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1924
Page
6
A columnist argues wealth cannot buy happiness and urges people to find joy within and through service. The piece notes money can refine life but true serenity comes from trust and giving, ending with a fable about a golden box that held only a note: help someone else.
The piece urges city rules against parking cars on paved streets all night to aid street cleaning and safety. It highlights Ursuline Avenue where cars block a rail line and proposes parking in the middle to let passing cars use the side, noting no streetcars operate there now. It closes with a quotation about honesty.
Final reports of all counts chairmen will be made on November 1st. Do not wait, send in your contribution today to support the party and its candidates.
The season prompts early preparations as the cool weather nudges people to start their Christmas shopping. Residents consider gift plans and timing, aiming for steady, courteous purchases. The tone reflects a prudent, seasonal rhythm in everyday life.
Contributions to the national campaign fund for Day and Bryan’s November election totaled 48.75 dollars so far, with 136.75 already remitted to the state headquarters and 12 dollars on hand. Donors include J Webb Howell of Cotton Gin Mill cave 9 and F Regmund, each giving 1 dollar, and S E Eberstadt also contributing 1 dollar. Smetana’s total rises to 20 dollars as Bryan’s total awaits final tally.
The Tabor school held a Friday night box supper and cake sale directed by Principal W. G. Colson and Secretary S. E. Eberstadt. 27 boxes brought in 246.75 and a cake added 15, totaling 61.75 for athletic equipment emphasis on basketball and next spring track costs. Dell Fuller won the cake auction as most popular girl.
Bryan High School football lost to Austin High in a non conference matchup. Austin scored 19 points while Bryan managed a single touchdown after a fumble and a completing pass. The Bryan squad prepares for a Friday game versus Waco Tigers as they seek to rebound from the defeat.
In a reminiscence published in the Mineral Wells Index readers long for the old melodies they sang as youths. Names like Lorena Old Back Joe Turkey in the Straw Captain Jenks of the Horse Marine Little Annie Rooney Ta Ra Boom De Ay and Fancy Four surface as memories alongside Swanee Ribber Homespun Dress and Massa's in de Coal Ground. The piece contrasts harmony of the past with modern jazz and laments the loss of those days.
Public health advocates push for statewide ban on common drinking cups amid concerns about typhoid measles pneumonia and other infectious diseases. Texas lags behind most states which have enacted legislation while some towns already ban cups in all public venues.
The Bryan area reported total cotton receipts of 12 975 square bale equivalents up to end of last week. Lawrence warehouse 6662, Farmers Union 5200, Eden’s 398 square and 1509 round bales comprise the totals.
The Woman's Bible Class of the Presbyterian church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. W. N. Shell's home with Mrs. Harriett Stone as hostess. Reports from Look out Sick and Flowers committees were read. plans discussed for new annex furniture and clothing for an 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. Wett er, Mrs. Janie Zuber, Mrs. Harriet Stones, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. W. N. Sholl, Mrs. P. K. Strelitz, 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 the Edge community fair after a barbecue supper introduced by Judge W C Davis. He discussed Rome, democracy, Magna Charta, and the Bil of Rights, praised Edge’s community spirit, and urged support for local institutions. A cake was auctioned to honor him.
County Agent C L Benson announced awards for the Brazos County 4 H club winners heading to the educational encampment at the Dallas Fair October 14 to 16. Roy Elliott Edge led in corn, Britton Henderson Kurten in poultry, Tilman Jones Reliance in livestock, and Johnnie Perrone Steele's Store in cotton. Walden Orr Edge finished second in corn, Floyd Moore was strong in cotton, near Orr and Perrone.
Three Brazos county club boys Britton Henderson Roy Elliott Johnny Perrone and Tillman Jones join four club youths for the state educational encampment in Dallas hosted by the Dallas Fair Association. Donors provided tickets covering travel with possible extra costs. The program includes stock and grain judging farm crops and trips to exhibits with a Chicago trip for the best all state team and trophies awarded at Dallas.
A telegram from Jesse H. Jones director of finance Democratic National Campaign New York City to County Chairman Mrs. Lee J. Rountree outlines prospects for the 1932 election. It predicts LaFollette carries the northwestern states, Davis wins the solid south with about 180 electoral votes, and sway in key states from New York to New Mexico is possible. It calls for funds to counter Republican propaganda and win doubtful states.
Knights of Pythias plans a big Armistice Day celebration with a parade on November 11. All American Legion members and ex-service men are urged to join, forming in squads at the K P Hall before the procession. The committee stresses loyalty and patriotism and asks participants to be properly aligned and respectful for the event.
Three professional trap shooters from Duant Powder Co Remington Arms Co and Winchester Arms Co will attend the Bryan Gun Club weekly shoot Tuesday afternoon at the grounds in Vans Pastner. Members urged to attend and spectators invited to watch an interesting contest.
Congressman Luther A. Johnson announces a limited supply of the 1923 Agricultural Yearbook issued by the government. He offers to send a copy to residents of the Sixth District who request one, until his supply runs out, and asks interested readers to write to his House Office Building address in Washington, D. C.
Brazos County campaign for the National Democratic ticket of Davis and Bryan reports a $136.75 remittance. County Chairman Mrs. Lee J. Rountree sent funds to W. L. Clayton in Houston. Steeles Store and precincts Smetana and College Station are among the first to report, with foreign settled districts contributing heavily despite poor crops.
Cle burne mourns A W Yater a 1921 Mechanical Engineering graduate of CLEBURNE COLLEGE STATION who died after stepping from a locomotive into a passing train. He had worked at the railroad shops since graduation. A sister is married to Roy Chapelle. Frank Brazik and Joe Hanus visited the city.
J. W. Batts is elected president of the newly organized Bry an Petroleum Company with O. E. Saunders as secretary treasurer. L. L. Holden and R. Guilbert named drillers in active charge of the first test well south of A. and M. College in the county.
Millican church delegates meet with Rev. J P Pipkin to plan the new church year. The building committee reports a healthy treasury and a choice between remodeling or erecting a new up to date structure. Singing conventions and a small but active auxiliary bolster community outreach.
The Dallas game ended 7 to 10 with neither side scoring in the second half. Spectators praised the contest as a display of football science and tactics.
At a Brazos County Health Committee meeting in the courthouse, Miss Elizabeth Curtis, county public health nurse, presented September 1924 figures. Cases brought forward 62, new 9, active visits 48, dismissed 4, school districts visited 6, referrals 1, conferences 9, community group meetings 1, prenatal infant and preschool visits 3, school children 1, social service 1, total instructional visits 41, child health conference attendance 12, birth registrations to date 675.
The Lily Myres Bible class of the First Baptist Sunday school held its regular monthly social and business meeting Friday afternoon at Mrs. T. B. Higgs home. Officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs. W. C. Fountain president, Mrs. M. Ashcraft vice president, Mrs. R. K. Grant secretary, Mrs. J. W. Wiley treasurer, Mrs. R. W. Persons teacher, Mrs. J. G. Minkert assistant teacher. Delicous refreshments were served after.
Amon Williams of Harvey reports fever ticks are spreading in Brazos county harming cattle and causing losses with several head dying this week. He urges cattlemen in surrounding counties to unite for action to control ticks. J Allen Myers is in Dallas on business.
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