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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle lists post office imprint Bryan Texas April 22 1912 as second class under act of Congress March 1878 and credits Mrs Lee J Rountree as managing editor and AP member. It includes publication rights and ads rates noting Brazos County weekly price of 1.60 per year and six months 1.00.
Governor Dan Moody, who opposed Alfred E. Smith, now backs the New York governor for president. Moody argues Hoover's Republican platform risks greater ills than Smith's Democratic path, citing corruption concerns and a weak Prohibition enforcement record that alienates prohibitionist supporters.
The notice promises evidence Saturday that higher learning institutions are functioning again and mentions the football season opening on that day.
Voters will decide Tuesday September 25 on a $90,000 school bond to fund growth in the Bryan area. The measure aims to advance the local school system in step with a growing community as Bryan is recognized as an educational center.
William Duncan, accused of a 10 cent hold up, is placed under $10,000 bond in Kansas City. The piece muses that a larger theft would have lowered the bond to a dime. It notes nationwide sympathy and calls for aid to storm victims in Puerto Rico.
Brady resident Dick Dyer donated 32 days to Chamber of Commerce work in the past year. The piece lauds such public service and notes that giving time is akin to giving money, symbolizing life blood and effort.
The bus line industry evolved from infancy to a major state industry, carrying freight as well as passengers. Early critics doubted motor transport could compete with railroads, but buses now thrive by using public highways funded by taxpayers, avoiding railroad bed maintenance costs.
The Red Cross has issued a call for help for Florida and Porto Rico as hurricanes threaten the Atlantic coast. Residents farther from the storms are urged to donate and assist those facing loss of life and property.
The City Commission aims to sell the present city hall to raise funds for a new and more commodious building, stating a new city hall is one of Bryan's chief needs.
Bryan enters a new school week as A and M College Allen Academy and Bryan high school begin activities. The Eagle emphasizes the town’s focus on education and clubs the schools as its most valuable assets for a standout year ahead.
Aviation shows little progress as nine flyers depart Roosevelt Field for California. Only Art Goebel reaches the destination, forced to land in Prescott, Arizona due to engine trouble. Trains and autos are predicted as our main transport for years.
Three boys, the oldest 18, are in custody over a double murder and a firearm robbery. The writer urges more public recreation facilities for boys lacking stable homes to prevent such outcomes.
In Dallas the Texas Democratic platform backs Al Smith and commits to enforcing the Volstead Act. The party asserts the Dean law would keep Texas dry, even if the Eighteenth Amendment were repealed.
A suit in the United States district court seeks to block the Radio Commission’s September 1 order closing over 60 stations. The piece argues the order is sound and urges consolidation to favor stronger stations and fewer but better programs for the American public.
Bryan merchants invest in modern storefronts and attractive show windows. They argue appealing fronts and artfully displayed goods, paired with newspaper advertising, create customer desire and boost sales. With more stores adopting this approach, Bryan is poised to outpace other cities of similar size.
The Dallas convention bolters display banners urging Vote for Hoover, echoing the 1920 Harding campaign. Critics claim the prosperity touted by Hoover ignores stubborn farm prices with cotton around 16.5 cents and wheat near 80 cents per bushel, indicting Republican misrule and economic distress.
The $90,000 school bond election will be held in Bryan Tuesday September 25. The issue aims to provide adequate school facilities. Voters are urged to go to the polls and a large majority is anticipated.
The Creath Brazos B Y P U Association will hold a Sunday afternoon service at Iola Baptist Church on Sept 30 at 3 o clock. A program of seven minute speeches includes On Time and On Duty by Lonnie Locke Faith-Filled or Full of Faith by W H Badgett Faithful by Mrs K K Skelton Interested and Inspired by L N Yeager Cheerful and Consecrated by Miss Jesse M Henry Enthusiastic and Efficient by W D Neff Responsibility by W Nation Summary by Sam Nation and an intermediate sword drill led by Miss Kathryn Sangster.
One of the largest crowds in recent years filled Bryan on Saturday. Local merchants reported significant spending as attendees from neighboring communities came to the city to take advantage of its business opportunities.
Texas Controller S H Terrell reports estimated maximum state revenue for the biennium starting Sept 1, 1929 at 49,048,528.78. If the 22 cent ad valorem rate continues, revenue drops to about 40.75 million, while valuation grows to 4 billion. The forecast guides board of control appropriations and the 41st legislature.
An old advertisement warns that a single water drop may contain up to a billion germs that can cause weeks of illness or severe outcomes. It urges thorough washing of cuts and promotes Liquid Borozone and Borozone Powder from Roman & Vick with listed prices.
A and M College will begin its first classes Friday Sept 21 under President T O Walton. Freshman week starts Sept 17, new students report Sept 20, old students Sept 20, classes start Sept 21, with opening exercises Friday at 10 in Guion Ball.
Galveston youth Fred Sterling, a popular Allen Academy student, will attend the local school again this year. He spoke during a Bryan stop with his mother Mrs. John L. Sterling sister Miss Asenath Sterling and Mrs. E Neal Olson, detailing a summer auto trip to Canada visiting Fort Worth El Paso Grand Canyon Arizona Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Vancouver Salt Lake Yellowstone Denver Manitou and Amarillo. Sterling praises Allen Academy as the outstanding school of its kind in the South.
Hon. Oak McKenzie reports more than 200 Brazos county citizens have signed up to vote for Herbert Hoover. He says Judge B D Sartin of Wichita Falls will visit within two weeks to deliver Hoover speeches in Bryan and nearby areas.
Hillsboro reporter quotes Lee Monroe Republican candidate for Congress in the Sixth District promising Hoover will carry every county with 36 campaign speeches planned before November 6. He cites farm relief as key and says he will lose Navarro Limestone and Freestone but win the other six.
A quotation attributed to Syre Nus Cole notes that men may sneer at moral issues while women often do not. It emphasizes mothers as key observers of moral importance and influence on their sons.
Hon. Oak McKenzie, president of the Brazos County Hoover-for-President Club, claims Herbert Hoover will sweep Texas. He said at the Dallas state Democratic convention that he saw 225000 Hoover signups and expects strong showings in Bryan and Brazos County.
Charles Ashcraft left for Greensboro to obtain the new 21 passenger motor bus for the Bryan College Traction Co. Eugene Edge says the bus should arrive for operation Monday morning and will feature the latest design.
Florence Ivey aged 10 daughter of R C Ivey of Childress was killed when the automobile carrying her and companions overturned near Childress as they returned from a picnic, last night.
A countywide agricultural rally organized with A and M College and local chambers, county agents, and the Southern Pacific railroad will be held in Bryan on Tuesday September 25. Speakers will urge larger and better yields per acre through soil building and related practices.
The Gandy family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness after the death of their father. They thank residents for comforting words and floral offerings and extend blessings in return. Signed by J A Gandy W Ernest Gandy Mrs Chas Chaney Mrs Frank Easter Carl E Gandy Mrs Fred Wilcox M Howell Gandy.
An advertisement warns against harsh medicines that irritate the digestive lining and offer only temporary relief. It promotes Herbine, a herbal remedy said to act as nature intends, and notes it is available for purchase.
Agricultural specialists will tour towns across Texas to discuss terracing crop rotations soil humus addition and legume growth. The itinerary lists Orange Livingston Lufkin Nacogdoches Jacksonville Athens Hempstead Navasota Bryan Caldwell Brenham Giddings Cameron Waco Waxahachie Ennis Mexia Corsicana Greenville Commerce Cooper Paris Denison Sherman Van Alstyne McKinney and Plan g.
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