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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1928
Page
4
A group of Wisconsin bankers developed a plan to help farmers and their wives secure loans to build or improve houses and install running water and labor-saving equipment. The program bases loan terms on family finances and living conditions, aiming to keep farm life profitable and attract skilled residents to rural areas.
The Bryan Weekly Eagle reports its circulation has more than doubled due to a spring campaign. The paper urges readers to support local merchants, stock livestock ads, and buy farm products, while inviting subscriber feedback and trial subscriptions.
Austin reports favorable production prospects largely offset by lower prices, keeping overall agricultural conditions fair. Fall wheat sowing underway, corn largely gathered, cotton deteriorated but bolls opening. Texas ginnings 843000 bales to Sept 1, 1927 926000 previous year. Farm prices fell across major crops while fruit shipments remained strong.
Kathleen Frances Cason and George G. Griffin Jr. become the first Texans to win local auditions in the 1928 national Radio contest. Their wins qualify them to represent Bryan in the Southern Texas state audition on KPRC Houston and move them toward $17,500 in Atwater Kent Foundation scholarships and careers for amateur vocalists aged 18 to 25.
Washington reports this year’s cotton growth ginned before September 16 reached 22,498,252 bales including 108,266 round bales, excluding linters, compared with 850,499 bales in 1927 according to the census bureau.
Dr. Hurff and his wife developed healthful jellies from wild Mustang grapes and wild plums in Brazos county. The business grew from personal use to supplying Bryan and Houston markets with a plant producing about 100 dollars daily. They plan to move production to New York City for easier sourcing of materials and distribution.
A large barn at Sim Woiton’s farm near Bryan burned on Monday afternoon. The fire destroyed feed, wagons, farm machinery and harness, with partial insurance coverage reported.
The piece cites William Jennings Bryan urging unity in the Democratic Party and warning that dividing on religious lines would destroy the party. It emphasizes Bryan’s Madison Square Garden address condemning religious prejudice and calls on 1928 Democrats to resist sectarian split.
Maurice Dell Carter of Reliance celebrates twelfth birthday and plans 4-H club work with poultry. County agents urge exhibits to Dallas Fair, promote soil improvement with barnyard manure, and encourage fall sowing of oats and legumes for grazing, with stories from Millie Novosad and Hellen Jones reflecting club impact.
Miss Nelia Eaves daughter of Mr and Mrs S L Eaves of this city married Charles Ade of San Antonio on Saturday September 22 1928 at 8 PM in the home of Dr and Mrs George W Truett in Dallas officiated by Dr Truett. The couple then departed for a San Antonio home and friends in the city extend best wishes.
The Wesley Bible Class at First Methodist Church held a Sunday morning meeting to honor new members from Allen Academy and A and M College. New officers O A Ashworth president Oak McKenzie teacher and Mrs Lee J Rountree assistant teacher were introduced. Walter J Coulter returned from the Holy Land and shared an engaging account of his trip.
In New York on September 25 the baggage of U S Senator Lawrence Phipps of Colorado was thoroughly searched upon arrival from France despite his protests.
A. F. McGregory of Milam County near Liberty raised eighty five Tancred White Leghorn pullets and produced 15 812 eggs this year averaging 180 per hen. With 87.15 for feed and 268.55 eggs 21.05 chickens and 18.85 other costs the total income reached 303.45 earning a profit of 206.39. He valued hens at 2.00 each and plans sixty eight more pullets for next year. He also cultivated fifty acres with 16 acres of feed and birds for a start despite crop shortages.
The Baptist Ladies Auxiliary reports a barbecue supper on Thursday night raised 108 dollars toward seating the church. The event drew praise for a wonderful meal and strong community support. Elliott Dunlap and Miriam Hensley wed recently, joining two beloved local families and a wide circle of friends. Euston Smith of San Angelo is mentioned in the notes.
Return of residents to A and M College families. Dorris Simpson leaves for San Marcos first college year. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Gotcher Lillian. Mrs. Carl Outlaw returns to Houston. Alma Williams returns from Houston. Reverend Windsor attends barbecue and stays over. Rosse visitor Sallie Monroe. Douglas Royder seen in city. Ben Hur screening at Navasota draws large turnout. Pittman Reynolds sell three year-old mules from Percheron mares at Hensarling's barn with riding horses available.
Every woman knows burns and scalds are painful and slow to heal. The ad claims Liquid Borozone instantly relieves pain, prevents infection, and speeds healing when applied. It urges readers to keep a bottle in the medicine cabinet and notes Roman & Vick as sellers.
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