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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
2
A plea from J W Mahan Jr and D C McCaleb for immediate publication of political ads amid newsprint shortages. The Eagle laments production cuts, doubled wages, war taxes, and profiteering while laborers strike, urging readers to halt crime and help Consolation efforts.
The Dallas News cites Thomas A Edison urging restraint in meals as a way to cut living costs. The piece notes Edison's daily intake of about a pound and a half and mocks the ample breakfasts lunches and dinners many men consume for business or social reasons. It recalls Joe J Taylor of the Dallas-Galveston News and his Tyler appearance at a chamber of commerce event where he appeared corpulent and well fed.
A Hillsboro firm paid the town paper 3000 for advertising in 1919 while Hillsboro's population was 6500. McKinney firms paid 3600 for ads. McKinney papers ran ten to sixteen pages. The piece argues advertising sustains newspapers and urges Sulphur Springs to support a real newspaper like The News Telegram, praising its breadth and honesty.
The note recalls Herbert C. Hoover and the Dr. Cook North Pole chase, framing Hoover's candidacy as a cold, contentious prospect.
A brief remark notes a wet plank placed on the platform at the San Francisco conventions and jokes that a dry delegate might drink it. The line suggests some Democrats are eccentric.
The census report released Monday lists Bryan with 6295 residents up 52.5 percent, Hillsboro at 6952 up 13.7 percent, Corsicana with 11356 up 16.5 percent, and Bonham at 6008 up 16.5 percent, per the Rockdale Reporter.
Elgin Texas delivers a report as Oscar Snowden loses a finger in a bean thresher at his home near town. The incident prompts a recount of Perry Perriwinkle who suffered two finger losses in a thresher and now avoids dangerous machinery by keeping hands out of the way.
A young reader with curly hair blue eyes and a dimpled smile asks the Eagle to print her birthday party announcement. The editor agrees and notes they will honor such requests to give children civic notice, even if it means reducing war coverage.
Philosopher Perry Perriwinkle announces a strike after claiming seven hours of work last week and contending he has a grievance. He entered the Eagle office this morning to press his case.
A traveling clothing man visited the Eagle office on Tuesday selling outfits to Bryan dealers. Local merchants did not review samples or prices, planning to submit the matter to Bryan merchants once profitable enough for a spring suit. The salesman is gone, leaving home merchants to bear taxes and support schools churches and the Chamber of Commerce.
A heated editorial voices desire for Perry to be struck and describes him as a menace to civilization. It labels him a fool while acknowledging friendship and urging harsh consequences to halt his unhinged behavior.
A brief note on The Eagle’s motto promoting living flowers as a sign of respect. A quoted line extols speech about others and suggests public opinion need not trouble a well spoken man.
An editorial argues the nation lacks sympathy for endless fighting and urges keeping money, food, and clothing at home to support the home front. It stresses frugality and prioritizing domestic needs over overseas conflict.
The report notes Mr. Hoover failed to employ the club on the Big Five Packers and says he will not get another opportunity.
The speakers argue that Herbert Hoover and ex President Taft should have acted to reform key issues when in office. They dismiss talk as cheap and emphasize the need for decisive measures.
The Eagle reports District Judge W C Davis remaining in Franklin as he awaits his bet on Congress in a few days.
Comment urges prioritizing housing in Bryan to improve safety and community welfare rather than pursuing partisan political messaging. The speaker highlights the need for practical projects before tensions rise.
The text argues many people ignore the war’s end and resort to undermining the American public. It insists that the conflict is not finished and calls for decisive action to clarify the situation.
The piece notes San Francisco delegates may receive mail by airplane. It jokes that delegates usually provide plenty of hot air, implying the journey by air is not a new idea.
The passage outlines the Judicial Executive and Legislative branches and argues that many politicians fail to distinguish between them. It contends such misalignment warrants removal for national safety.
In Texas figures including Tom McCulloch Waco Cone Johnson Tyler Bob Henry Waco Jim Ferguson Temple and others clash over a nation saving cause. The factions push a Herculean effort to influence policy while facing political peril.
The text labels several paramounters as propagandists and presents three key aims: reduced war, increased production, and fewer strikes. It argues that cutting production and efficiency invites warfare and conflict, stating such behavior risks destruction.
The Eagle notes a copy of the Fairfield Record edited by L. C. Kirgan recalling the Recorder from twenty five years ago when L. D. Lilliard led Freestone County’s paper. The piece praises the publication’s lasting benefit to Fairfield and Freestone County.
The text highlights a $1 250 000 item for airplane mail service from New York to San Francisco and criticizes congressional extravagance and incompetence, suggesting drastic measures as in Mexico.
The newspaper invites readers to share tips and news items for publication. It emphasizes that names and details must come from readers for any print appearance, encouraging public contribution to local coverage.
A rallying statement declares a war on pests including rats and the pink bollworm. The speaker touts Texas and vows to eliminate mosquitoes in Bryan as part of a broader public health effort.
Early morning encounter at the Eagle office features philosopher Perry Perriwinkle critiquing the Golden Rule and claiming to fight a rent hike. The discussion moves to practical advice urging Perriwinkle to focus on gardening rather than confrontation.
The advisory notes farmers should plant at least one three-bushel sack of Caddo Farm Methane cotton seed at 75 cents extra per acre for first cost. It asks about yield and promotes using the seed for the next year, citing Bryan Cotton Oil and ee Co.
Local newspaper pages feature a variety of small ads from sales and services to notices. Prominent listings include job opportunities, real estate, automotive offers, and community announcements across both editions.
A reminiscence by Lee J. Rountree recalling Kit Dalton death in Memphis at 78 and connections to Sam Bass, Cole Younger, and the James gang. The piece recounts Dalton’s outlaw years, Texas Ranger actions, a Round Rock confrontation, and postwar lives, with reflections on redemption and history.
Colonel Charles L. Martin in the Dallas News contests the claim that Sam Bass was killed in Kentucky and recounts a Texas sequence where Bass planned a Waco hold up but aborted and shifted to Round Rock. Captain Peak relayed updates to Major Jones in Austin as the pursuit unfolded.
The text derides Herbert C. Hoover for not challenging the so called Big Five Packers while he was U S Food Administrator. It asserts he is late and out of office and mocks his past actions as insincere.
A harsh depiction condemns Chicago as a hotbed of crime and vice likening it to Sodom and Gomorrah. The piece laments urban corruption from rich to poor and argues the city’s path is morally ruinous if unchecked.
County Superintendent W. L. Powers told an Eagle representative he will not seek re election to succeed himself and plans to retire to private life at term end. He expressed gratitude for the county’s confidence and honor in the office, while his post retirement plans are not yet announced.
A light brown mare mule branded on the left shoulder, about 10 to 15 years old, is missing near New Baden Texas. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Contact FE Griffin Route 1 New Baden TX.
The State Superintendent increased yearly apportionment by one dollar per capita to 8.50 this year from 7.50. Some districts gain much, others little. Funds arrive after June. boards may borrow to pay teachers promptly, with interest covered when funds arrive. The superintendent urges this plan to avoid delaying teacher salaries.
April 5 note reports cold weather delaying farming. Youth tacky party at D. D. Welch home draws visitors. prizes go to Amzy Bullock and Tommie Wilson. Local visitors include Amzy Bullock Walter Jones Aubry Thompson from Bryan. Bonds family from Rock Prairie visit. Barlin Risinger and Charlie Rice drop by. school to close April 16 and teachers to depart briefly.
From Steep Hollow the report notes a woman staying with her sister Mrs Barnett who has been very ill. The item emphasizes the quiet domestic scene and illness context.
The article endorses Caddo Farm Mebane seed as the initial step for growing cotton. Caddo Farms is described as established seed breeders with years in the business. Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Co. is also mentioned as a related entity.
District Judge W C Davis left last night for Franklin where he opened the Robertson County district court this morning. He expects to announce for congress soon and is receiving many offers of support across the district. He will return home Wednesday or Thursday.
Miss May Oliver Roberts became the bride of J. T. Sankey Park at the bride’s mother's home with Dr John A Held of First Baptist officiating. The couple left for San Antonio to visit relatives then return to Bryan to reside with the bride’s mother. A full account will appear in Friday Society columns.
M F Dansby sold the Matt Curtis farm in the Brazos bottom of Burleson County to Earl Porter. The purchase price was 10000 dollars.
The phrase “Buy It In Bryan” is recalled as a local shopping slogan emphasizing buying within Bryan. It serves as a regional prompt highlighting community commerce and supporting area businesses.
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