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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
6
A Mineral Wells Index letter laments the four month Texas history course in schools. It urges broader teaching of state lore, from the six flags over Texas to the Alamo and San Jacinto, arguing richer lessons fuel pride and development.
Local residents report heavy mosquitoes in the area and a Houston yellow fever case prompting calls to raid breeding sites. Officials urge oiling standing water and vigilant surveillance before winter to cut mosquito breeding and prevent illness. The quoted tribute highlights a concise description of a successful life.
An automatic sprinkler system at Howell & Co. groceries activated at 3 am in warehouse No. 1 rear on Main Street. Losses totaled about 100 dollars for fire and 2060 for water, both covered by insurance. The system covers three warehouses with pipes and sprinkler heads every ten feet, reducing insurance rates from 1.70 to 0.68. Total cost for all three warehouses and upper floors is around 4000 dollars.
The city lays water pipe from 2 1 2 inches to 1 1 4 inches and considers two hydrant locations near the concrete bridge and Tom Suber’s residence. Residents without water deposits should visit city hall for service in the coming days.
A. B. Ford, former Bryan high school principal and noted educator, arrived as Robstown public schools superintendent. He is welcomed by the Eagle force and has many friends in Bryan and Brazos counties who wish him success in Robstown.
Latest from Dr and Mrs S J Emory at Vienna Austria reports they will likely not reach home until December. The doctor initially planned Texas arrival by October 15 but has altered plans.
A Brazos County registration roundup lists new vehicle registrations since the last publication. Names include Roy Hudspeth, Harrison, Joe Dicharo, Koreeny Bryan, T H rin, Pail W Jones, Morris Mumford, Vanzant, Jerello Whitaker, E F Parks, Mrs J M Bradley, A J Murray, Kaplan Bryan, Tony Cangelese, S E Cavitt, Fadia Books, Andrew Armstrong, Leona Eden, Henry Armstrong and others across Bryan and College Station routes.
Cars registered since the last publication are listed from official records of the Young Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth and others including Joe F. Holik in College Station, Mrs. Floy Dansby in Bryan, with names like C. Fred Hancock J. S. Harbeck and A. L. Martin among the entries.
State Fire Marshal C. S. Fichelberger praised Bryan for low fire hazards and good health standards in the business district during a two day visit. He commended City Fire Marshal J. Z. Rameey and noted the Fire Insurance Commission in Austin is available to help the public.
County Superintendent J McDonald calls a meeting of the County Board of Trustees this Saturday at 2 PM. The purpose is to classify schools and to request the return of records and the keeping of documents at the office.
Miss Laura Belle Roten and Brazo County girls report from the Dallas fair enjoying a free trip for office work in club projects. Jane Ward Millican Conway Reliance Norma Ruth Hill from Frce share lines about learning from exhibits and a note that they will be home Friday.
The official records list several marriages issued since last week as recorded by Count Clerk A. S McSwan. Names include John Smith and Mary Williams, Phillip Cimins and Angelina Panizio, Alfred Williams and Emma Jackson, Jame Parker and Lena Lewis, Santo Hernandez and Maria Suarez, Otto Owen and Wille Mae Freemar, Kalinee and Agnes Nemer, Wade Jones and Jessie Willingham, Ebbe Henson and Gussie Houston, Willie Williams and Lizzie Rogers, Alfred Williams and Nanci Allen, Joe Krenek and Emma Sebesta, Walter Harris and Savanah Taylor, Charlie Hines and Ruby Morris.
The discussion questions Ferguson allegiance to Democrats and warns against his bid to ride the ticket. It argues Ferguson harms the party by opposing education prohibition and woman suffrage, while praising George C. Butte as a lifelong prohibitionist and reform advocate aligned with Democratic values.
The message questions Jim Ferguson's impeachment as Texas governor and his clash with state educational institutions. It asks what Texas school books say about the Ferguson era and why Ferguson opposed state education policies.
Waco High School edges Bryan in a hard fought game 6 to 7 as Koreany stars and Jinx Tucker note Bryan’s late rally and strong defense. The News Tribune summary credits Waco with determined offense and Bryan with resilient play, highlighting key players Williams Groves Rathcart and Ish.
A fruiting banana found in a Bryan park prompts curiosity as locals note an unusual climate suit. The sample was brought to the Eagle office by M. M. Rehire of the Central Texas Auto Company and tasted by the staff, showing a small five inch fruit with a soft, stringy texture. The report cites cooler conditions as a factor in development. Also mentioned are funeral services for Mrs. Short, wife of Gen. George W. Short, a Confederate veteran and breeder near Decatur, with burial in Bryan after her death.
Mrs A K Short and daughters Volet and Marjorie return from Decatur Wisconsin where they were summoned by the death of Mrs De W Short on Friday evening. Mr Short an agronomist at A and M College left Thursday for his mother's bedside and was present with other brothers.
At community fairs in Tabor Edge and Steele's Store a jar of matches was the guessing prize. 817 guesses ranged from 190 to 10 million with a correct number of 1962. 1968 by T W Beard won the top prize. Joe Ferrera placed second.
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