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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
6
Bryan Texas weekly newspaper notes the local fire department’s prompt response and efficiency praising the squad as good business. It mentions publication details and prices with editor Lee J. Rountree as managing editor.
The untimely death of Congressman Lucian Parrish of Henrietta from a recent automobile accident during his Senate campaign is noted as a distinct loss to the State and the nation. He is described as strong vigorous and manly, one of the strongest men physically in Congress. Verily in the midst of life we are in death.
The Eagle notes the death of Mrs. R. E. Pennington longtime Brenham Banner Press writer and respected figure in Texas journalism. Friends describe her as an honorable and capable woman who contributed to the press for many years.
The Eagle commends stockholders for raising capital from 500 000 to 1 500 000 and placing Series No 3 at 250 000. President Cole and Secretary Eberstadt plan to market the new series in a single day, with eight working hours for the sale. Bryan aims for comfortable homes and beautified streets.
The Eagle editor notes an invitation to a Womanless Wedding in Floresville featuring Sam Fore Jr as the bride. He recalls Sam’s visit to Bryan and College Station for the Aggie Longhorn game and mentions several Sams from the Texas Press. He invites Will Edwards and others to attend, joking about the giants on the firing line.
The item notes sudden deaths from everyday scenes. A Baltimore poker game ended with a man dead after a royal flush, and a Davenport courthouse visitor died upon seeing his tax bill. The piece muses on death’s random reach and cites Nick Houx and J. D. Moyer as possibly lucky to escape.
Dr J L Shadram supervising inspector for Milam Burleson Robertson and Brazos counties visited Brazos County Saturday to review tick eradication dipping work and returned to Hearne this afternoon.
Mr. Sim Woiton showed a three days old chicken with three legs at the Eagle office on Thursday morning. The extra limb hinders the chick slightly. the bird was taken from its mother and fourteen siblings and will be raised. It is reported as lively and a curiosity.
A San Angelo Standard reflection notes that over 150 newspapers suspended in Germany due to paper costs. The piece warns such losses threaten civilization’s informational core and intercultural awareness, arguing newspapers are essential despite human error.
A Bryan merchant reports strong sales from a small daily ad in the Bryan Eagle. He cites a customer who bought rugs and silk hose after reading the ad, noting that the ad cost about one dollar and generated multiple days of business. Experts say newspaper advertising is now essential and linked to delivering goods as buyers call.
Peyton Irving Jr of the Texas School Journal of Dallas commends the Bryan Eagle editorial Our Public School System Tottering. He urges renewed public consciousness of public schools and credits local journalism for education progress in Texas during a crisis.
In Fort Worth Star-Telegram coverage the phrase Trinity navigation may be blown up is used to emphasize the ongoing political contest centering on Robert L. Henry as a candidate. The article frames the Brazos reference as symbolic and notes no lasting impact on Henry’s campaign trajectory.
Norman Gee Star reports a local election result establishing a new chicken ordinance requiring all chicken owners to confine flocks under their fences. The measure targets roaming birds and aims to reduce nuisance in the community.
President W B Storey of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail way warned in Muskogee Oklahoma that U S railroads are operating at a loss and must become more efficient. He compared current operations to a man who plants two blades of grass where three grew before and warned railways cannot run themselves to profit.
Thomas M. Raysor of Bryan has been chosen by Harvard University’s Corporation as a Sheldon Travelling Fellow for 1922-23. He will study advanced English in Europe. Raysor, Harvard 1917, M.A. 1920, taught English at Texas A&M in 1917-18.
The report claims Texas houses 3 845 inmates while arguing under current rules the number should reach about 38 450. It also condemns hijackers and calls for them to work rather than steal.
The Brazos County scene glows with green shade trees and abundant blossoms from peach plum and hyacinth to narcissus and daffodil. Readers are invited to Mexia and Tehuacana for scenic views as local writers share praise and a correction about a Bryan boy at Harvard and a past illness.
Rev H C Willis preached to a large crowd at the A M College Methodist church and received fourteen converts. Rev King Vivian raised 604 for a temporary church on the college lot. estimated cost 3500 to 4000. E W Crenshaw treasurer. Bryan committee named E J Jenkins T A Adams J H Ransom Mrs E W Crenshaw Mrs J B Priddy to meet Tuesday.
Mr. C. H. Mathis and his daughters Miss Elizabeth Mathis and Miss Myrtle Mathis of Reliance were out of town visitors in Bryan Saturday.
Bryan Texas March 28 1922 the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce commends Tom Raysor Harvard University Cambridge Mass for high scholastic attainments A special committee Dr W B Bizzell and Mr Lee J Rountree drafted resolutions praising his scholarship and reflecting credit on Bryan The message signed by President W H Cole and Secretary S E Eberstadt wishes him continued success and declares Bryan friends will follow his career closely.
Chas A Devall of Mt Vernon Optic Herald lauds the Bryan Weekly Eagle Lee J Rountree paper praising its value and noting recent 716 inch issue with 52 inches of advertising and local matter. He warns Bryan merchants that publishing a daily paper in a small town costs rise and advertising rates reflect the expense.
Edge, Texas writer urges Brazos County to unite for State Interscholastic League success. She notes six firsts and three seconds from ten contests in Bryan, aims to boost county cooperation with A and M and local groups to place Brazos County on the educational map.
Chicago newspapers announced a rise in early edition prices from 3 to 5 cents before midnight. Advertising rates climbed from 2.80 to 3.25 dollars per inch as production costs doubled since 1915, signaling many smaller papers may suspend operation.
A carload of six inch water pipe arrived at the I. and G. N. depot Wednesday to lay fire protection on College Avenue. Work will begin as pipes are placed.
Mr and Mrs W O Hearne of Galveston are guests of Mrs and Mrs M E Wallace and other relatives in this city.
The Texas Press Association announces its annual meeting in Denton May 11 12 and 13 with topics to be discussed from the floor. Leaders include Judd M. Lewis and Sam P. Harden. agenda covers job stock prices advertising rates news items and features.
In Wheelock Texas April 1 readers note rains bring farming hope while community members including Miss Lena Killough and Miss Ethel Mitchell face illness. Hon S A Cavitt recalls Wheelock youth and the Wheelock Owl newspaper ending amid nostalgic verse.
Griffin Brothers' blacksmith shop on Bryan Street was broken into Saturday night and the Drew Shoe Hospital opposite the Hi T depot was entered Sunday night. Intruders used a screwdriver and brace to steal tools at Griffin's and $4.50 at the shoe shop. Police are investigating with help from officers.
President George A. Adams presided with S E Eberstadt at the desk as the Bryan Cemetery Association Board met at 10 am at City National Bank. Members present included Adams Cavitt McAdams Eberstadt and several ladies. Aiming to resume member canvassing after rain, grounds progress was noted and Beautifying Day postponed to April 11 due to wet soil. Treasurer Cavitt reported maintenance balances receipts disbursements and total cemetery fund along with dues and donations since January 1 1922. next meeting is Tuesday April 11 at 10 am at the City National Bank.
A Wednesday afternoon event in the Bryan High School auditorium featured junior and senior declamation contestants under Miss Josephine Kirk and Superintendent Madison Hall. Winners included juniors Ralph Anna Searcy Milton Maloney and seniors Frances Taylor Edwin Jancik with second place going to Dorothy Dean Donald Freeman Ruby Wheeler Philip Hensarling.
About 12 20 Friday a rear fire at Haswell’s Book Store caused a blaze that burned a Victor talking machine and slight damage to stationery merchandise. The Bryan Fire Department saved the building and contents and neighboring structures. Mayor Tyler Haswell praised the fire crew. the cause is believed a defective rear wire. Insurance covers part of the $500 loss.
A Alliyan Baylor Club was organized Friday afternoon and a full write up will appear in the Eagle on Monday though it arrived too late for Saturday's issue.
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