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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle outlines postal status and pricing. The paper lists subscription rates for in and outside Texas and notes Lee J. Rountree as managing editor. It also mentions a planned tree lined boulevard from College to Bryan as a future home-building era.
The Dallas Galveston News notes German assurances echo the phrase that words must endure like bonds. It warns that promises should be honored and bonds enforced through legal action if needed. The piece stresses reliability in international commitments and the risk of distrust without enforcement.
The call goes out for all residents to attend church services on the holy Sabbath across Bryan and Brazos County urging participation in communal worship.
The Bryan Daily Eagle is hailed as the greatest small daily in the South with strong influence due to its ably written articles.
The Franklin Texan under editor John Rutherford marks forty years, with the Eagle predicting the paper will endure in Robertson County for decades more and John remaining in active charge.
Senator Tom Perkins of the Mc Kinney Courier-Gazette salutes Collin County crops and urges action against weeds. The remark emphasizes agricultural progress and community resilience in the county.
Rev. E. E. Tirey of the First Baptist Church in Teague contemplates building a new 35000 dollar church during the summer. The Eagle expects the church ready for Thanksgiving Day service.
A editorial calls out millions of thieves grafters and vagabonds for harming the economy and claims able-bodied men who refuse to work are a growing menace to society and good citizenship.
Tom Carpenter of Belton landed a 44-pound catfish in the Lampasas River recently. Once known for perch on the Leon River, he has grown as a fisherman in recent years reflecting broader human growth.
New York bootleggers cut Scotch whiskey price from 12 to 8 dollars per quart. Col. Bob Phillips, once of Sulphur Springs and now in Fort Worth, says it remains too high. He is near a millionaire and claims to know.
The text portrays a hostile Dallas scene with a wounded burglar headline and a critique of local quarrels over immaterial issues. It notes Governor Neff declaring law enforcement breakdown and urges public figures to renew their sense of duty to enforce the law amid political chatter.
The Eagle commends the board of directors for appointing Prof. F. C. Bolton as dean of engineering at A and M College to succeed Dean J. C. Nagle whose resignation takes effect September 1. Bolton has served the department over twelve years and earned an enviable record.
Sunshine Joe Webb hints at Earle B. Mayfield's stance toward the Ku Klux Klan in the Waco News Tribune. Webb suggests Mayfield would welcome backing from both Klansmen and anti Klans. Webb warns that continuing such talk could affect Mayfield's Senate chances.
The Eagle honors Billdad,Wheelock correspondent of the Hearne Democrat, praising him as one of Texas’s best reporters. The piece wishes him long life and prosperity, likening him to the old entertainer Joe Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle.
The Grandview Review notes 2 591 in attendance at Hillsboro Sunday school last Sunday. It praises Hillsboro as a leading moral and religious city in the state. The Hillsboro Mirror copied the item the same day and carried two full pages of business advertisements.
Western Texas editor A. W. Sledge in Ballinger Leader and Bryan Eagle editor praise Lee J. Rountree as a strong progressive candidate for lieutenant governor. They argue his record shows leadership for the state and predict Texas would be well served if he won the office. They cite Rountree’s public and private accomplishments and urge voters in Run nells County to support him.
Agnes M. Conway of the College of Industrial Arts invites Mr. Lee J. Rountree to attend the Texas Press Association meeting in Denton on May 11 12 and 13. The Brazos County girls and Industrial Arts students host the event and Bryan Eagle will cover it. The editor replies expressing intent to be present and thanks Miss Conway.
Twenty five years ago the Houston Post notes Bryan General H B Stoddard Captain John O Tabor Captain S M Darden Colonel A M Rhodes and H G Rhodes traveling to Houston for a large public celebration with prominent figures listed.
Former Vice-President Tar Mar shall of Indiana plans to throw the first pitch in the Texas League opener while J Doak Roberts of Dallas provides a game pass. Roberts asks frequent use of the pass as a favor, and the note extends greetings to Marshall and Bailey with a light, informal tone.
Grand Chancellor W S Lemly of the Knights of Pythias Texas appoints Col George E Hadley to the state committee to assemble at Fort Worth on May 9. Members include Hon Henry E Ellis and Dr R Forbes. Mr and Mrs Hadley will attend Fort Worth during the sessions.
The piece humorously scorns certain Texas election hopefuls as senile and ignorant of current conditions. It quips that ignorance may feel bliss but wisdom seems folly for them.
Dietrick Lamade editor of the Grit writes from Java dated February 28 1922 to Mrs. Rountree. He describes seeing a diverse world and customs 2000 years old yet content. He expects to return home in about twelve weeks and recalls a prior Texas visit during a National Editorial Association tour to Houston Galveston San Antonio Austin Georgetown Waco Fort Worth Dallas.
The Mexia Daily News notes Lee J. Rountree of Bryan may join the lieutenant governor race citing perceived advantages over opponents. It suggests he could be drafted again as he was two years ago and argues Texas may need his services more than the office.
The Bryan Eagle is promoted as the best advertisement for the town and more valuable than billboards. It urges real merchants and business men to advertise and act accordingly, providing contact by phone.
A Madisonville Meteor summary notes Texas schools face funding crises echoed by Brazos and other counties. Local boards urged Governor Neff to call a special session to secure permanent school funding. The piece argues for a one cent oil tax to support schools, citing Louisiana as a model.
A major Texas meeting will convene in Bryan with officials from Falls Burleson Robertson Washington Grimes and Brazos counties to plan flood relief for Brazos river lands. The gathering aims to protect low lands from floods and enable water on high lands, a key issue for future prosperity.
From McAllen Texas E R Bent ly writes that the Bryan Daily Eagle is one of the best dailies in a town of Bryan's size and commends its timely articles on Texas schools, stating it renders a fine service to education.
Lamar Bethea of Bryan and his mother Mrs L A Bethea left Bryan Monday night after a telephone message announcing the sudden death of J W Ball a half brother of Mr Bethea Ball died suddenly at 8 p m after a long day and the funeral was held early this afternoon in Livingston
The Bryan Rotary Club will elect officers and directors at the upcoming Wednesday luncheon. Officers elected a year ago included T. K. Lawrence as president Lee J. Rountree as vice president Oak McKenzie as secretary R. W. Howell as treasurer G. Sam Parker as sergeant at arms Dr W B Tizzell and Major Ike S Ashburn.
Miss Gladys Walker spent the April 21 holiday with her homefolk at Cameron. She returned to Bryan Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Davenport reports boll weevil infestation in Brazos Bottom will be late due to fall floods and lack of food. He urges wide community cooperation, early planting, stalk killing, and vaccination of programs with education, suggesting a local option law and cross-town farm child outreach to bridge town and country while evaluating exhaustively funded control methods.
Mrs C M Stegall of near Paint Rock Alabama says Cardus restored her strength after three years of illness and bed rest. She bought six bottles on a neighbor’s tip, ate better and slept well, and now is strong again. Cardus has aided thousands of women for over 40 years and is sold at druggists.
A packed Woodville schoolhouse on a Wednesday night hosted patrons and pupils to sign a petition for the Governor urging a special legislative session to secure funds for the state rural school system next term. Speakers included Mrs. P. A. Tardy County Superintendent Eck Smith Prof E R Alexander and Prof W W Kraft who closed with slides and a lecture.
The Eagle reports the annual Pledge Day for the Hockaday Ring at Miss Hockaday School for Girls in Dallas. Miss Franchelle Roberts, daughter of Mr and Mrs I J Roberts of Bryan, received honorable mention as part of the ceremony with participation by Texas girls.
Constantine Navies three died Sunday morning at five in Bryan Hospital after a nine day illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs James Navies of Bryan. his father owns the Brazos Cafe. He leaves parents two brothers Steve and Spero aged 4 and 5 and an infant sister. Funeral was held Monday at 4 pm with burial in City Cemetery.
Candidates cards were produced quickly at the Eagle office to meet a looming election deadline. Officials rushed printing to ensure ballots and candidate listings were ready for civic voters.
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