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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1924
Page
2
The piece argues against constant superlatives in speech and advertising. It urges plain honest language to preserve credibility, valuing simple, factual claims over exaggerated praise and warning that overstatement damages trust. It cites Benjamin's caution about claiming certainty versus thoughtful belief.
The Richardson Echo notes that in earlier times students who paid their way through college by furnace work or waiting tables earned respect and later cabinet-level esteem. It argues that diligent student labor reinforces the value of higher education and personal appreciation for college work.
The Merchants and Farmer Edition offers 40 pages of readable news and balanced advertising from local firms. It emphasizes the value of local commerce and the home-town newspaper as a community booster for Brenham.
A missing printer is sought after an ad mix up at a furniture store. A wary sales pitch to an elderly woman led to tension and no sale, leaving the dealer out of favor. Texas board of regents calls a September 27 meeting in Denton to choose a successor to F M Brasley at C I A.
Colonel Collins told the Decatur Messenger that the energy directing political efforts should build the town and community. He added that what holds true for Decatur applies to most Texas towns, noting the city spirit remains strong.
A column laments the loss of the old school bell and celebrates students arriving at local institutions like Allen Military Academy Villa Maria Convent and A and M College. It praises Palestine’s Texas Fruit Palace edition and cautions motorists to slow on paved streets to protect lives.
Bryan reports unprecedented building activity with many new homes rising. The surge aims to house more citizens and foster good citizenship through dedicated local development.
The Paris Morning News carried an andpare ad for a major Paris store. County Agent C. L. Benson stated that what others can do we can do better, noting such advertising brings prosperity to both the firm and the publication.
A spirit of cooperation and friendship with a mutual understanding that the success of one depends on the other will bring greater prosperity to both town and country.
A note thanks President R. B. Ewing for a pass to the Robertson county fair at Franklin on October 2 3 and 4. The writers express appreciation and say they will attend, glad for an excuse to visit the neighboring county.
The Bryan Auto Paint Shop operated by Vas binder and Hall opens in the Sebests building on North Bryan Street. A Houston-trained expert will help, with steam dressing and washing to prep old cars, offering 24 hour Ford repaint service and top quality work.
An old advertisement urges working people to take Herbine to purify the system and restore health and energy. The tone promises relief from languor and blue moods, noting a dose or two can prevent sick spells. It lists a price of 60 cents and notes two M. H. James Drug Co. locations.
The East Side school installed new see-saws and swings funded by the Parent-Teachers association. Superintendent Madison Hall notes the devices are durable and should last decades. With 15 percent higher enrollment, the school uses staged recess periods by grades to manage play safely with teachers supervising.
A Galveston News item from September 19 1874 notes Charles Davis led seven men on a three day deer hunt along the Nava sota river. They claim fifty seven deer killed and a large amount of small game.
In Jno M Lawrence’s absence, Wilson Bradley chaired the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting at 10 am. County Agent C L Benson served as secretary. Only routine topics and future growth interests for Bryan were on the agenda. Attending were J D Martin Eugene Edge M L Parker J N Dulaney T K Lawrence Tyler Haswell Mrs Lee J Rountree J E Covey J O Morgan D L Wilson J Bryan Miller and C L Beason.
Mrs Lee J Rountree of your county is chosen to chair the Democratic National Campaign Finance drive in Texas assisting W L Clayton director of Finance The county will appoint an assistant chairman in each section to aid the effort Brazos County quota is 1500 dollars with the state total set at 250000 dollars Publicity on the drive and details will follow as they are arranged.
A Dallas News editor requests photos of Philip Noto of Steele's Store for the Cotton Contest feature. He has picked five bales from five acres and should be photographed in a field or with bales, at a gin or home. County Agent C L Benson received the appeal and praises Noto for putting Brazos County on the map.
The Brazos County oil story centers on the Callahan and Amon Williams Ranch areas near College Station and Wellborn. Key players include L. L. Holden and Roland Herbert, with endorsements from geologists and major companies. a new drilling push aims to prove a structural oil formation amid past dry holes and water influx where rigorous cementing and coreing were lacking. The article also notes political fundraising details for Brazos County in the Democratic National Campaign.
Prof and Mrs W G Colson and Mrs Will Presnal of Tabor met in Bryan to finalize plans for the Tabor Community Fair on Friday September 26. Booths will showcase cotton corn hay oats alfalfa and home products with cakes bread preserves sewing and fancy work. Attractions include a big basket dinner a baseball game a radio station a baby show and more.
Grand jury report from Brazos County dated September 1924 notes twenty felony indictments after five days of sessions. Foreman I B Todd signs the document. Indictments are withheld from publication to avoid alerting suspects.
Z. B. Lowe of Teague is here for a visit to his daughter Mrs. T. A. Adors and family.
President W B Bizzell opened the forty ninth annual session of the A and M College at College Station greeting about 2100 students in the largest first day enrollment in the college's history. Rotarian district governor Harry H Rogers spoke on success through proper relations, education, and cooperation. Reverend Fred Hancock will lead Y M C A activities, with Pryan and College Rotarians in attendance.
The body of Ed Campbell, a Black man, was sent to Dallas for burial. He was shot Friday night by his wife at the Parker Estate plantation near Parker's Upper Store after an argument, using a shotgun. Beulah Reed, a Black woman, was arrested in Mudville, brought to Bryan, paid a fine, and released. The shooting allegedly struck Campbell in the shoulders as he fled.
Bess Brown and Genevieve Barron ride bicycles on West 26th street when a passing car driven by Mack Mize collides with them. Brown sustains minor bruises, Barron is knocked unconscious and requires medical care though injuries described as not serious.
Whitman H. Fuller son of Mr and Mrs F D Fuller departs for Princeton N J to enter Princeton Theological Seminary and the graduate school of Princeton University He graduated from Austin College in 1928 and has worked as a Sunday school and Christian Endeavor field worker for Brazos Presbytery En route he will visit his sister Mrs L L Ruggles in Chicago and his brother Allan C Fuller in Buffalo New York Henry P Wilson Federal student in placement training for Dr R B Shlinger’s farm near the Country Club left for the T T Hospital at Muskogee Okla
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