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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
2
The piece notes Hawaiian grass skirts are popular along the Pacific Coast and warns Texas bathers near open ranches to beware of grazing raiment. It praises locals who contribute to community betterment as a blessing to their town.
The piece urges all states to contribute to the Red Cross relief fund following the Miami hurricane disaster. It argues charity and helpful living are central duties and criticizes selfishness as a prevalent vice, praising Bryan and local merchants for their business acumen and service to patrons.
The Cameron Enterprise notes that farmers and businessmen who attended a Short Course at A and M College found it highly beneficial and express eagerness to return. It suggests an optimistic view that there is always more to learn and warns against overconfidence.
The Howell Fair aims to earn commendation and cooperation from Brazos County residents. A sponsor who encourages farmers is regarded as a good citizen. Fairs historically inspire quality production, home living, and higher living standards for farmers.
A quote attributed to William Howard Taft contrasts strict enforcement of laws with a readiness to submit to democratic rules. It warns that a citizen who only adheres to voted laws embodies autocratic impulses and resists being governed, preferring to govern.
A Brazos County farmer told the Eagle editor that breaking up large farms into small tracts for homeowners would bring more people, better schools, and improved citizens. He criticized big landlords as hurting both owners and tenants and driving land prices beyond value.
Judge W. C. Davis urges the Brazos County grand jury to crack down on bootlegging in Bryan and College Station amid A. and M. College and Allen Academy growth. He warns lax enforcement risks state school closures and notes active beer sales by bootleggers.
Texas oil experts focus on Bryan and Brazos County seeking one of the state's largest oil fields. Hope remains high that exploration will meet expectations.
The text argues that attempting something, even with failure, yields experience and growth, while inaction leads to stagnation and decay. It emphasizes the value of effort over avoidance and frames loss as a path to personal development.
Cotton prices slide as reports show a larger than expected yield. Brazos County farmers urged to harvest and market promptly due to big crop and carryover from last year, risking further price declines.
Franklin Texan praises Moulton Cobb formerly of Eron Enterprise for becoming city editor of the Bryan Daily Eagle. The note calls him a promising journalist and predicts greater honors in his field.
Alan M. Owsley former American Legion commander launches a Senate bid against Earle B Mayfield in 1928 The piece warns early start risks losing momentum before July 1928 and compares him to Admiral Dewey in politics.
The piece notes many Bryan's tourists have returned home while some remain until October 1. It argues Americans travel more than a decade ago and that vacations are a necessity for many, not just the wealthy. It claims widespread travel could foster peace between nations.
The Mid-Texas Press Association at Brownwood elected H. F. Mayes as president, R. L. Scott as first vice president, R. E. Bradley as second vice president, and H. M. Jones as secretary treasurer. The group is praised as a splendid slate for future success and honored by Texas newspapermen and women.
Moulton Cobb departs Smithville for Bryan to become city editor of the Bryan Daily Eagle. A Cameron Enterprise note recalls Cobb as a Texas University graduate and former Daily Texan editor in 1925. He is the son of William M. Cobb and has long aided his father at the Smithville Times.
Webster defines a guarantee as a surety for an article. The Rockdale Reporter urges buying from home merchants who stand by their guarantees, warning that peddler guarantees are often worthless and hard to enforce.
Galveston News notes A and M. College will likely enroll about 2,500 students across its courses when the term ends. Since opening on Oct. 4, 1876, enrollment rose from about 50 to over 100 in 1876-77, with expansion via extension, experiment stations, and many specialists joining the faculty. The paper praises the college's leadership and impact on Texas industry and agriculture.
A critique of mental laziness among the public and speakers who rely on tired phrases. It argues that thinking requires effort and that many people fail to exercise their minds, preferring simple expressions over deeper analysis. The piece links this habit to broader dullness and reduced ambition.
An opinion piece urges removing political influence from rural public schools while noting active reform efforts by the Texas State Teachers Association and Farm and Ranch. It argues rural districts lack value for money and urges legislative action after campaigns end.
True that more money is needed but with a better organization every dollar spent would yield greater return. Farm and Ranch urges legislators to keep schools out of politics by making county superintendent and related offices appointive rather than elective. City superintendents are appointed. county ones are elected for two years and cycle through campaigns.
Ed Giesenschlog aged 41 years 7 months 26 days died early Monday morning in a local hospital after a short illness. He was a Lyons area farmer in Burleson County survived by his widow a son Leon a daughter Inez five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the family residence conducted by Rev W O Wright Baptist pastor Caldwell burial in Giesenschlag cemetery under McCulloch Gordon Co directors.
The Howell Lumber Company invites Bryan business men and Brazos County residents to attend the Second Agricultural Fair on the upcoming Saturday September 25 A large countywide interest is shown and communities expect sizeable exhibits and a strong turnout for one of the county s largest crowds ever in Bryan.
Grady Kinecannon of Harvey visited Bryan Saturday. A former prominent community club worker, he is currently a student at Huntsville Normal and hopes to reenter his studies this fall.
Sam Cavitt argues that farming success in Brazos County hinges on breaking up his 3,086 acre Wheelock ranch into small tracts sold to home owners. He plans to offer parcels to individuals to foster more residents, better schools and improved citizenship.
Judge W C Davis of the Eighty fifth District urged the Brazos county grand jury in Bryan for the September term to enforce all laws firmly with emphasis on Prohibition. He noted the start of A and M College and Allen Academy as key in enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment. Grand jurors and bailiffs were named for the term.
Mrs. Albert Buchanan requests immediate public help for Florida hurricane relief through the American Red Cross. Donations may be sent to Fred J L Cavitt, City National Bank, Bryan, with funds to be remitted daily as the crisis grows. The Red Cross has already rushed food nurses doctors and supplies to Miami and the devastated region.
Mrs. Mary Wise and her daughter Mrs. R W Mulford of Houston arrived in Bryan to visit John M Caldwell and family and Mrs. Payne. Mr Charlie Wise, longtime Bryan resident, is recalled fondly. Mrs Wise is 83 and well loved by old neighbors who welcome the visitors.
Robert Thomas of Bryan built a six room rock house with modern conveniences including a garage and hot house. The home, designed by Thomas, is furnished by McCulloch Gordon Gordons Company and offered for sale by a local realtor as one of Central Texas’ most attractive attractions.
Mrs J S Munsey of King Arkansas visits Bryan with sister Mrs John M Caldwell and family. It is their first reunion in twenty years. Mrs Munsey, formerly Miss Cora Collins of Old Boonville and Bryan, notes changes since her last Brazos County trip and enjoys returning to her childhood home and old friends.
Hon O D Baker former Florida representative from Milam and Lee counties known as Sitting Bull visited Bryan guests of local residents. He toured with daughter Mrs W G Alsebrook and spoke of his new role directing an experiment farm at Onange while en route to Gause.
A daughter named Julianne was born to Mr and Mrs W H Darrow on Sunday morning September 19. Mr Darrow serves as publicity director for the Extension Service department of Texas A and M College.
W L Lang died at Goose Creek on Friday September 17 at age 67. He was born in Grimes county and lived in the Kurten community. Survived by his wife and six children James Lang of Kurten and Mrs. Mattie Lawless among them. Pallbearers named T A Cloud W J Lawless M B Easters L F Mangus J L Stephenson Z L Jones.
Jack Depuma of Steele's Store was in Bryan seeking clues about mules that broke from his field. He reports his 240 acres of cotton yielding better than expected with an expected 189 bales, accompanied by Manuel Cortemeglia.
A request from Ella Bandelin P H N asks for a discarded winter coat and sweater to outfit a nearly thirteen year old blind girl who will leave Bryan Sunday for the State School at Austin. The ward robe must be complete by then to let her begin school life.
Walden's Business College in Bryan reports a sharp rise in fall enrollment under R. L. Walden. The school touts strong state standing and high job placement with graduates at A and M College and a Houston position after eleven weeks. Courses include shorthand bookkeeping touch typing salesmanship English and arithmetic.
Crowds gather around the new oil well on Vicks place two miles south of Bryan as visitors inspect the field. The rotary drill and giant 112 foot derrick draw attention while the well reaches 450 feet at noon Sunday. John Co. Vick confirms the depth and progress amid steady operation.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Luza aged 5 months died at the family home one mile east of Bryan Sunday evening at 3 15. Funeral services were held from the residence Monday at 9 a m and at St. Josephs church at 9 30 a m conducted by Rev Peter Litwora. Burial was in Mount Calvary cemetery under direction of Me Culloch Gordon Company. Survived by parents two brothers Vincent and Charles and two sisters Mary and Cecelia Luza all of Bryan.
The Service League of the Methodist Church at College through Mrs. C C Yates gave $10 to Brazos County Public Health. The funds will aid any needy child in Brazos County.
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