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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1922
Page
6
In Dallas crime runs rampant amid public concern and rising ignorance as residents seek causes and solutions. The Bryan Weekly Eagle notes local tensions and questions public safety and awareness while continuing to publish weekly editions from Brazos County.
A concise editorial noting inefficiency as a major evil tied to education training and service, urging a return to normalcy. It argues legitimate newspaper advertising combats fake ads and asserts newspapers are the primary news source for readers.
Friends of Major Ike S. Ashburn argue he would be a strong choice to replace Congressman Hardy who is not seeking reelection. Ashburn, a College resident, is touted as a fit for the old Sixth District.
Brenham writer and Texas notable Mrs. Mary Hunt Affleck will attend the College event of the Woman's Club Federation. The Eagle commends her contributions to Texas and celebrates her presence at the federation gathering.
The text laments nine able bodied tramps in Bryan seeking meals and positions rather than work. It claims Congress ended free seed distribution and labels these grafts of the age. It urges abolishing about 100,000 unnecessary positions to ease taxpayer burden.
Texas railroads are urged to loosen up and advertise for more business. Rates are high and efficiency is at a low ebb due to wartime strains. If every Texas business ran like the railroads, collapse would come in thirty days. The war wrecked efficiency. now it is time to go to work and deliver the goods.
The Houston Post argues the coal strike wastes $3,000,000 in daily wages and time that cannot be recovered. It blames professionals who create trouble to collect earned salaries, condemning those who support such conduct and suggesting settlement was possible if not for these parties.
Two bandits with painted cheeks blue eyes and yellow bobbed hair robbed Mme Amelita Galli Cur at a Los Angeles area site of jewels valued at 45000. The incident is described as movie-land bold and a collect will fund 50000 in jewels and a poodle for the diva. The article notes she has a husband who is deemed irrelevant.
Director B. Youngblood of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station at A. & M. College heads a committee with Texans to select a palatable name for goat meat. The column notes public attitudes toward production and price, quipping that a fitting name may ease the way to selling meat while critiquing prosperity tied to scarcity.
A contrarian question about advertising for a live dealer role. It asks how one builds recognition without paid promotion and hints at strategies for visibility and branding in a competitive market. The inquiry implies practical steps and business considerations.
Lee J. Rountree of Brazos county is urged to enter Texas lieutenant governor race. He earned praise for education advocacy in the 37th legislature and for supporting A and M College, with editors arguing he would be a strong official and campaign asset. Supporters cite his journalism and leadership, urging him to run.
A chorus of Texas newspapers and editors advocate Lee J Rountree of Bryan as a strong candidate for lieutenant governor. He is praised for honesty, intellect, and public service in Brazos Grimes and across the state, with friends urging him to enter the race.
Brazos County editor Lee J. Rountree of the Bryan Eagle is urged to enter the Texas race for lieutenant governor. Support comes from editors and officials praising his service in the Texas Legislature and his advocacy for education and the public schools. The endorsements quote allies in Lockhart Caldwell and Bastrop praising his character, experience, and loyalty to Democratic principles.
Secretary Sam E. Eberstadt sold a large block of Bryan Building and Loan stock totaling 250000 as part of a 1500000 capital stock issuance. The list names numerous individual holders and firms including Mrs Alvine Tucker Mr W B Tucker Miss Elizabeth Hunnicutt Miss Ollie Hawes Parker Lumber Co George Stephan D S Buchanan Miss Julia Parizek Wm Blazek Jno M Lawrence Jr Clyde Gregg and Green Parrot Tea Room among others with varied share allocations and several entries for 1000 to 5000 shares. The document records transfer of shares and stakeholder names in Shreveport region during the period.
The Galveston News reports Texas poll tax receipts showing 1 165 910 voters after 15 percent inclusion, with Dallas 44 419 Harris 44 009 Bexar 89 286 Tarrant 31 175 El Paso 19 275 among large registrations. County comparisons list Madison Leon Brazos Grimes Walker figures for 1922 1921 1920, plus notice of Groesbeck County Attorney J G Minkert closing his office to focus on Brazos County duties.
Mrs. Temperance Hall wife of J Foster Hall died Thursday April 6 1922 at 7 20 pm at the home of her son W W Hall in Bryan She was born November 10 1849 daughter of Jacob C Gregory She leaves four sons J N Hall of Galveston W W Hall of Bryan C L Hall and O E Hall both of Bryan one daughter Mrs Mary Burt of Parker School one sister Mrs Margarette Clauss of Bryan and one brother J B Gregory of Temple Funeral was held Friday at 4 pm from the W W Hall home with Dr John A Held pastor of the First Baptist church officiating Interment in City Cemetery.
Rev J J Tatum came back Wednesday from a journey through Coryell Hill and McLennan counties delayed by floods. He left his automobile in Waco because of high water and noted good meetings, encouraging farmers, and improving commercial and religious conditions. His next stop will be Leon County.
A social meeting of the Victory Agricultural Club of Tabor was held Friday night with many from Bryan in attendance. Speeches were delivered by County Agent C. L. Benson and County Collector Roy Hudspeth among others. A full account will appear in the Eagle on Monday.
Bryan firms presented fifteen full baseball outfits to the John N. Snell Post Disabled Veterans of the World War for a spring team. Each suit valued at 15.50, total 232.50, with "D. V. W. W." on shirts. Post officials praise merchants and expect strong team performance by May.
Mr C M Evans of College returned from Denton where he attended a Rotary luncheon presided over by Dr F M Brasley, president of CIA, and plans were discussed to entertain the Texas editors on May 11 12 and 18. Mrs Evans guest of Secretary Frank Browder of the Chamber of Commerce and declared the Denton entertainment would be memorable.
Editor Lee J. Rountree of Bryan has been invited to deliver the commencement address to the Navasota graduating class on May 22. His topic will be Building For the Future.
A vintage catalog snippet lists drapery and fabric offerings with per yard prices for calico ginghams organzine nainsook and crepe. It highlights lace embroidery table oil colors and a range of ready to wear items including ladies waists skirts and aprons with various price points.
Big line of up to date slippers oxfords and bargains announced with low prices. Ladies Kid slippers two strap rubber heel $1.65 and black kid oxfords $2.50. Dress slippers $2.75. Scout and Army shoes from $1.08 to $2.98. Men dress shoes $2.50 to $3.50. White tennis oxfords 89c to 99c. Includes men women and children shoes and shirts with further bargains.
A newspaper shop ad lists a vast range of men and boys garments at discounted prices. Items include mata with or without bib 98c to 1.25, jumpers 89c to 1.25, work pants 1.50 to 1.98, dress pants 2.50 to 3.50, knee suits for boys 4.95 to 6.50, children knee suits 2.50 to 3.50, work shirts 0.50 to 0.95, caps 0.35 to 0.98, large brim hats 2.50 to 5.00, dress shirts 0.08, undershirts 0.15, union suits 0.69, boys overalls 0.50 to 0.98, boys shirts 0.50 to 0.65, suitcases 1.00 to 2.25, and forthcoming straw hats at half price.
A dense ad lists milk and pudding items, tin and granite pots and pans, buckets, dishes, tea kettles, clocks, cups, wash tubs, lamps, and crackerware with prices from a few cents to a dollar. The promotional line urges readers to look, watch, and see that they get bargains.
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