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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1926
Page
2
A scrambled paste of newspaper boilerplate, ads, quotes, and political preview items. Mentions Associated Press copyright, advertising contacts, and a Republican governor candidate named Haines with an aim for an active campaign.
All eyes are on San Antonio as the Democratic State Convention begins. The speech references the party machinery described as a steam roller, noting expectations it will operate smoothly despite any doubts.
The remark cites former Governor James E. Ferguson praising Moody's potential to unite figures like Earle B. Mayfield O B Colquitt Tom Love Atticus Webb and Hiram Evans in political maneuvering, signaling strategic alignments amid ongoing rumblings.
A local man voices dissatisfaction with Bryan's management and citizenship, prompting questions about who bears responsibility for the town's condition. The exchange challenges the idea of fault and invites reflection on collective accountability.
The study favors diversified farming over large scale cotton in Texas. A herd of good cows, bogs, poultry, and steady feed is deemed steadier than cotton facing weather damage boll weevils leaf worms and pests making cotton highly uncertain in today’s conditions.
Hazel Dawn, a leading Broadway actress, declares she has never tasted tea or coffee smoked cigarettes or consumed alcohol or stimulants. She says she is a Mormon and follows the Word of Wisdom urging actions to avoid injuring the body.
The article praises Viscount Astor for visiting the United States without criticism after a three month West tour. It contrasts his positive view with that of other foreign visitors who spend brief time in New York and offer sweeping critiques. It urges seeing America first before judging its people and notes Americans should value honest commentary.
Curtis Vinson is appointed to direct publicity at A. and M. College. He begins duties September 1 and will promote statewide awareness of agricultural and engineering developments. The college expects his journalism background to boost articles about Bryan and Texas.
The article explains potential and kinetic energy by analogy to water and moving trains, then argues individuals vary from stored potential to active drive. It urges self assessment and growth, asserting we must develop or retrograde. It praises dynamic pioneers who advance science, industry, and invention.
A retrospective look at Texas governors notes the difficulty of leaving office with public support. It contrasts Miriam Ferguson’s 1925 inauguration with Pat M. Neff’s farewell, praising James S. Hogg as a rare example of ending a term stronger than begun. It credits Col. Joseph D. Sayers with shaping a respected governorship.
The piece ranks O M John Ireland S W T Lanham Thomas Mitchell Campbell and others as capable leaders, notes Pat M Neff as strong but unlikely nominee, and praises Dan Moody as a strong future Democratic leader with potential for later prominence.
The record lists rural teachers across Brazos County districts including Districts 3 through 30 with names for each post. Several districts note vacancies or pending fillings, naming teachers such as Katherine Sangster Hazel Bacon Dora Lee Foster and Alberta McCall.
Hearne Texas September 7 The Brazos River bridge at Valley Junction is nearing completion with steel work in place and flooring installed The bridge links Milam and Robert counties on the Reagan highway and connects with the Bankhead highway at Longview The Milam county road to the bridge is finished and the highway engineer plans immediate travel readiness for the Hearne road
Verna Wheeless, daughter of Mr and Mrs H T Wheeless of Bryan, marries Harry B Gerbins of Beaumont on Sunday in Beaumont. The couple will live in Edinburg Rio Grande Valley. The bride, a Bryan High School graduate 1926 with high scholarship, weds A and M College graduate 1926. The Eagle joins friends in wishing a long and happy life.
The East Side Parent Teachers Association led by Mrs. B A Sims Mrs J T Hanway and Mrs Morris Tatum has created a pleasant dining room for Bryan High School across from the cafeteria kitchen. The new space enhances lunch service, though further improvements are planned and patrons are invited to help.
Cattle Tick menace worsens in Brazos County as stock losses rise with nine days yielding eleven head of cattle. A dairy farmer loses one milk cow and six others fall sick to tick fever, prompting calls to revive the Brazos County Live Stock Association and urging broader quarantine measures in 1928.
The Bryan Free Baptist church plans to call Reverend Milo Moore of Assumption Illinois to succeed Reverend C B Thompson who has resigned after six years. The board mentions Moore may accept the call. Rev J J Tatum notes the resignation is regretted. Eric Fletcher is named church clerk and Mrs W C Holmes named pianist. C A Carson and Jack Bullard elected to the Board of Trustees.
S E Albritton of San Benito visits F E Jones eight and a half miles west of Bryan. He farms 200 acres with 160 in cotton and rest in truck and feed, having gathered 90 bales and predicting at least five more. He shipped two loads of cotton pickers from Hempstead on the way.
Misses Ella and Wanda Schmidt of Fort Worth are guests of Miss Emma Mae Robertson for the week.
Mr and Mrs W E Graham of Rock Prairie host a joyful family reunion with all their children at their farm. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Bill McMillian of Lubbock Mr and Mrs A B Ford of Robstown Calhoun Graham of Beaumont and Pinkney Gaham at West Texas Military Academy in San Antonio.
John W. Payne of this city and Miss Dal Earnest formerly of Eustace Texas were married Saturday night at Rev Roy S Hollomans home in Bryan The couple will reside in Bryan after a brief visit to Houston prior to settling in the city
A Sunday afternoon shower at about 4 PM dropped .05 inch, per The Eagle Printing Company gauge. Daily light showers last week hurt crop conditions, as cotton opens, hindering picking and aiding bollworm activity.
The notice warns Brazos County hunters against shooting broody doves though dove season exists in the North Zone north of the L G N tracks. It cites late nesting and reports nests within a mile, urging humane conduct to protect late young and avoid unfair hunting.
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Cuykendall left Brazos County this afternoon by car for Childress where he will serve on the Childress Post with Fred A. Story. After three years as Bryan Stagle city editor he seeks a bigger opportunity and plans to call Childress his permanent home.
The American Red Cross continues aid to exservice men and dependents in Bra zos county as a new missing list is reported as of Sept 1 1926. Names include William Solomon Leroy Williams Adolph Przby ski Floyd Moulton James Thomas McGowan Lieuthenia Anderson Peter Povaletes Charles Bollman Bruce T Stanley Elmer Clifford.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held a regular meeting with small attendance. They anticipates hosting an all-day Zone No. 8 meeting in Bryan on September 23 with a basket dinner at the church and a change of meeting hour from 4 to 3. The group promotes the School of Missions in Bryan in October under Brazos County Federated Church Societies.
Bryan Chamber of Commerce reports 2102 letters mailed to parents of potential A and M students signed by the president and secretary. The meeting also featured invitations to hold the 1927 convention, praise for county judges on Jones bridge, and a talk on good roads by state officials.
Officials request information on Riley L York Joseph N Alexander Lowell H Stanzer William D Beall William Miller Maxwell Ralph B Eaton and Donald Burnham. Notify Mrs Albert Buchanan Red Cross Secretary in Bryan Texas with any details.
Lester L. Griffin of Dallas spent the weekend in Bryan with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Griffin and returned to Dallas today.
The Experimental Gin at the Texas Experiment Station in College Station offers seed saving by separating seed from lint. Farmers nearby are invited to use the service at 90 cents per 100 pounds of lint plus bagging and ties. Superintendent G. T. McNess can be reached by phone at College 87.
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