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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1924
Page
2
The Houston Post-Dispatch argues that civilization requires vast funding and a large government apparatus. Taxes will rise to support education good roads and public agencies, placing the burden on wealth creators while praising economic prudence and accountability.
The Eagle newspaper credits local merchants for funding a six-page edition during a slow week, arguing strong advertising supports a paper that reflects Bryan and Brazos County progress. It asks businessmen to decide if they want a larger, better read paper and to boost the city’s image.
A quoted reflection on thinking and ideas by H. D. Cee. The passage contrasts shallow thought with deep thinking and uses light as a metaphor for mental clarity. It cautions against revealing one’s ideas to those who have not discovered them themselves.
The Casual Caller laments voter ignorance among men and women citing a woman who asks what Dawes did and claims he was unknown until Republican nomination. The piece argues many voters lack general information and urges aiming for higher purposes as a path to success.
Mrs M W Sims recounts a Texas to Colorado Springs Yellowstone trip begun in May. She praises cowboys, scenery, and independence, notes dress norms, bears in Yellowstone, Mormon proselytizing in Salt Lake City, California allure, and Denver style shows before returning to Texas.
A look back at the 1921 WaCo High and Bryan High football seasons, noting both squads claimed state dominance. The piece tracks players from those teams who later joined college lineups at Baylor, Texas, SMU, and A&M, and discusses potential 1924 all conference possibilities.
Special to Bryan Daily Eagle College Station Sept 6 Pupils of the A M Consolidated Rural school must report Sept 12 for classification and preliminary work before the opening Sept 15 Freshmen 9 to 11 a m sophomores 2 to 4 p m juniors and seniors 9 to 11 a m Superintendent George B Wilcox returns from La Grange and Columbia University and expects a more successful term than previous years
V J Boriskie returned from Fort Worth where he shipped 44 head of cattle and sold them at a higher price than Bryan. He visited major poultry farms including M Johnson of Bowie and larger Texas breeders, meeting leaders to aid his Shiloh area poultry operation northeast of College.
Sunday wedding at 3 20 PM occurred at Mrs E L Dillon home with Ernest R Duke and Wiley Ethel Reed tying the knot. Rev W H Matthews officiated. Duke, A and M College graduate, oversees the dairy barn and herds. Reed well liked for her virtuous character. They plan to reside at College Station after a brief Galveston honeymoon.
A crowd of about 1000 gathered as Master of Ceremonies S E Eberstadt introduced speakers at the Bryan Chamber of Commerce hosted event for district teachers attending the A and M College institute. F L Henderson urged parent teacher cooperation and praised teachers while L G Andrews conveyed thanks.
Monroe Roberson is charged with the murder of Eulish Hines in Mudville after a Friday afternoon dispute over Robersons wife. He says Hines attacked, a pistol dropped, and Roberson fired during a struggle for the weapon. The hearing is set for Monday at 10 before Judge Hamilton. Frank Cangelo arrested Roberson and brought him to Bryan.
Teachers at Brazos County Institute A and M College elected officers for the interscholastic meet to be held next spring under University of Texas rules. Prof Dixon L Turner named director general with a team of department heads including W L Hughes, Mrs W L Powers, Mrs May S Wilson, W G Colson, Miss Laura Mims, Birdie Risinger and C L Benson as county agent.
J Allen Myers says Republicans have nominated a capable and efficient man to vote for in November. He returned from Dallas where he helped select Dr George C Butte dean of the UT law school as Republican candidate to oppose Miriam Ferguson. Myers is also a railroad commissioner candidate opposing Democrat Clarence E Gilmore.
Over four thousand bales have been weighed at Bryan warehouses as hot dry weather advances the season. Expectations rise for a larger county yield than first estimated with good staple and fair prices. Farmers' Union Parker and Eden warehouses report weights totaling thousands of bales including square and round forms.
Borozone liquid antiseptic purifies wounds of poisons and germs while Borozone powder acts as the healer. Marketed as fast and safe for torn flesh and sores. Sold by M. H. James Drug Co with liquid prices 20c 60c and 1.20, powder 30c and 9c.
The HCH football squad returns from Munson Shoals camp in fine shape and eager for the season. New recruits strengthen the lineup though mostly raw. Jim Kurten joins the team and could become a key player after experience. Practice runs daily 3:30 to 6 with Bremond game set for Friday September 19, as Coach Wilson drills fundamentals and unit play.
Charlie Franklin and Miss Ellen Lovell were married by Rev. W J Meads on Sunday at 9 30 p m at his home. The couple traveled to their farm on the Smetana road west of Bryan after the ceremony, accompanied by the groom's brother Diff Franklin.
A wayside store operated by D. Haper one and a half miles from Hearne was destroyed by fire. The business drew mainly tourist patrons. Property loss stood around 1500 with partial insurance.
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