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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1923
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle notes strong local attention to the upcoming Aggies game on Friday. The item mentions Scott's Lucy, a registered Duroc-Jersey sow with a record litter of twelve pigs weighing 389,834 pounds at six months, with Vic. Hill as owner and feeder and E. R. Eudaly, County Agent, supervising feeding.
McKinney blacksmith J. S. Scotty Forsyth, father of four Texas A. and M. College graduates, is praised for instilling strong home and school training. Dr. W. B. Bizzell of A. and M. College notes the value of practical education and character in guiding his sons to successful careers.
A writer predicts the Aggies will defend Kyle Field against Texas in a Thanksgiving Day game. The piece notes Texas has bragged about past dominance, but the author argues Doc Stewart will not convince the Aggies or others they will win.
Dr. George W. Truett returns from Europe and the Holy Land with a call for reform through Christ. He condemns race and class divisions in religious teaching and endorses a league of nations to unite great leaders and settle international affairs. He asserts Christ is the only way to end wars and to bind home state nation and world in one life.
An advertisement extols Pepsinated Calomel as the only gentler calomel that cleanses the liver and kidneys without nausea or griping. It claims rapid relief between sundown and sunup and offers a money back guarantee if readers do not feel better tomorrow.
From the eighth year book of the City Manager Association: Bryan Texas population 6307 adopted City Manager form in 1917 with manager E. E. McAdams. The city reduced expenditures below estimates, retired 30000 in bonds, financed utilities from earnings, laid mains, graded dirt streets, and voted 67000 in paving and school bonds. Critics say it clashes with democratic principles, yet advocates deem it most efficient for municipal administration.
A call to share love and sympathy in life not after death. The author urges giving flowers and kind words now to brighten friends’ days and ease burdens, arguing postmortem kindness cannot comfort a weary heart.
Texas ranks seventh in natural gas production with consumption above 51 billion cubic feet annually. The state has 117 843 domestic and 1 509 industrial gas consumers, with over 7 percent used for electric power. Average price is 26 cents per 1000 cubic feet. manufactured gas is about $1. The piece notes a future gas supply question and mentions Henry Ford's waterway idea.
From Columbia University with 30 000 students to remote towns, college enrollments for the fall term break records. Institutions are taxed to admit more, requiring increased state support or new endowments. Philanthropy and donors are urged to invest in the nation’s educated youth.
A compact proverb warns that early excess with money leads to later poverty and hardship, implying prudent youth spending prevents future need.
A compact reflection on how true progress arises from repeated errors. The quotes attribute insight to Bouche fou and Gladstone, emphasizing that wisdom and virtue emerge through trial and correction.
Dallas News reports a Southwest Conference showdown between SMU Mustangs and Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station Friday at 3 pm. Both teams undefeated, Aggies seek title race payoff, SMU hopes Stollenwerck rises to power behind strong backfield and line.
A Bryan date line reports a 22 year old mare foaling a colt sired by an 18 year old show stallion under Texas A and M supervision. Prominent professors and veterinarians back the claim while skeptics question whether classic breeding laws can be bent, prompting calls to reexamine immutable scientific rules.
Texas A M dominated LSU on State Field as Neely Fay Wilson and T F Wilson scored three passing and rushing touchdowns. The Aggies defense held the Tigers, whose offense finally stalled, ending LSU's perfect season hopes.
Dallas Oak Cliff high school crushed Bryan high club 67 to 0 in a morning game. Brazos county opponents were outclassed throughout with no scoring chances.
Oak Cliff of Dallas overwhelmed Bryan High with a 67 to 0 victory. Star performers King Lynch and Capt Higgins led a veteran lineup against the 1923 Bryan squad. Bryan fought hard for 3,000 spectators, executing several fine passes before falling decisively to a superior eleven.
Baptist Circle No 2 met with Mrs Paul Dansby at 3 pm Monday with 17 members present. Mrs Dansby led the devotional service and Mrs R B Grant led the Bible lesson.
The case of E. E. Bishop acting as next friend for Lenore Bishop against the H. T. C. Railway in district court has been postponed to a later trial date.
The Extension Service Club will entertain all boy and girl club members of Brazos County Saturday at 2 30 PM at the home of county agent C L Benson. Those in charge promise a treat for attendees.
At the Wednesday meeting of the Woman's Club the group elected Mrs. M. W. Sims as delegate to the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention in Wichita Falls from November 13 to 17. Other actions include unanimous membership for Mrs. W. Barron and treasurer pro tem Mrs. Albert Buchanan.
Wednesday's Rotary luncheon featured D L Wilson outlining employer expectations and Ona Carroll discussing what employees want from bosses. The event adjourned early to allow attendees Gabe Carell and E E McAdams to take children to a circus. Secretary S E Eberteadt noted a highway committee trip to Austin.
The sermon on Luke 11 argues that true prayer arises from real need and faith in God. It cites Abraham Moses Augustine and Christ, urges persistent importunity relying on divine willingness, and notes God supplies both material and spiritual needs as believers seek to bless others.
A local advertisement notes 50 acres of improved land with a three room house near Rock Prairie church Route 3, signed by J. A. Gandy. The note includes health claims and a money back line, typical of Eagle ads.
Notice posted by Tom Sebesta declares legal action against hunters and trespassers on a farm southeast of College. It states pecans are for owner use and asserts enforcement under law.
Dr J N Goodwin of Smith Building handles internal medicine and diseases of children. Office and residence phone numbers provided as 10 and 295 respectively.
An old advertisement urges daily use of Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup to improve digestion nerves and bowel movements. It claims energy and ambition will return with rich blood and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Agents listed as M H James Drug Co and James Drug Store No 2.
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