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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
2
Some candidates seem to think they are able to swear their way into the United States Senate. The item, from the Bryan Weekly Eagle, notes publication details and pricing, with editor Lee J. Rou Tree as managing editor.
Sam Miller of Mineral Wells accused Sam Fore of Floresville of being too fat for a man and not pretty enough to be a woman in a remark relayed to Sam Harben of Richardson.
The Eagle reports a committee urged a United States senate candidate to refrain from public swearing a stance linked to his faith. The remark cited a biblical proverb and prompted debate over conduct in public life.
A Rio Grande valley farmer earns 6.00 per ton for tomatoes while cabbage prices jump from 150.00 per ton in Houston markets to 2.00 per ton in Houston hotels the next day prompting questions about a farmer named George Bailey who sold a ton of cabbage.
A news item notes 100,000 tons of coal arriving from Wales while 600,000 miners remain idle in the United States. The piece laments the long ocean route to secure coal and criticizes the situation as a blunder, calling for accountability.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court has ordered removal of numerous public highway road signs across Texas. Residents complain the signs ruin the landscape and are visually unappealing year-round. Road signs are not advertising. they are perceived as scarecrows along the public right of way.
The passage notes George Bailey and George Robinson learning that Oklahoma farmers sell peaches for $1.00 per bushel while Houston and Waco dealers price at 40 cents per dozen or $10.00 per bushel. A restaurateur reportedly earns 40 cents per peach or about $80 per bushel.
A Texas sample notes cooks and chefs earning higher salaries than the state university president while a Dallas cook quickly earns 1.75 dollars from an egg sale after a farmer sold it for 1.12 dollars. This reflects surprising wage comparisons and rapid earnings.
The Tyler Courier Times incorrectly labeled Cyclone Davis as a Methodist preacher. He is an elder in the Christian church and has been a notable Texas political figure for decades. Eugene Black won the Fifth District seat by under 400 votes. Davis previously served in Congress and was known as a brilliant and picturesque character.
R M Hubbard of New Boston, Texas highway chairman, says the state will receive 11 million dollars in federal aid for public highways during 1923 to 1925, the largest share of 190 million total, due to vast area and extensive rural mail routes.
The Eagle urges recognition of government foundations pledged by those who built them and strive to support them. The Mineral Wells Index notes concern that self evident truths of a free government are being ignored and corrupted by those seeking profit or destruction.
A Fort Worth Star Telegram column by Phebe K Warner celebrates farm boys at the A and M College drill. It highlights knee pants farmers marching with older youths, learning scientific farming, livestock judging, and love of soil. The piece praises county agents and predicts future impact on Texas and national agriculture.
Two former NA editorial leaders send letters from Texas and Galatia Illinois to members. The 1923 Mt Montana meeting closes with J C Brimblecom elected president and plans for a June 1923 trip to Mexico City. Members include Hotaling Hosmer Brimblecom and Ab right among others.
A merry group of young people chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. D S Buchanan enjoyed a picnic supper Friday night at the Old Fish Pond in compliment to Misses Bess and Jess Frankenfield of Easton Penn. Attendees included Elizabeth Wilson Louise Hillyer Maude Stevenson Tom Suber Pat Newton Jess Cook Lonnie Locke and J B Corpening.
John W. Rawls Jr aged 17 son of Rev and Mrs Jno k Rawls living near Bryan was injured by a Fordson tractor on the Wheelock road north of town and died at Bryan hospital Tuesday night He fell under the machine suffering internal injuries The body to be buried near Parker school on Thompson Creek once relatives arrive
Bryan Fire Chief J W Hamilton warns residents against rushing ahead of fire apparatus endangering lives. He reports six people at the scene today and says prosecutions will follow if the dangerous habit does not stop.
Cowell Nabours and other board members arrived in College Station from Austin for a two year budget review with Dr. W B Bizzell. They toured buildings and equipment this afternoon and plan to return to Austin on Wednesday.
State entomologist M. G. Tanquary from A. & M. College of Texas conducts an Austin investigation into bee colonies to stamp out four brood types infecting hives in the region.
In Dallas on August 7 the state Democratic executive committee certified James E. Ferguson of Temple as a runoff candidate for the United States Senate in the August 26 primary. Judge Barry Miller, Culberson campaign manager, seconded the motion.
In Bryan, Tuesday night a heated Sunday School league baseball game between the Methodists and Christians ended with poor play and harsh criticism. Umpire Patterson faced pressure as fans urged forfeiture after a controversial third inning.
The remains of Jno J Rawlins aged 64 from San Antonio were brought to Bryan for burial. The funeral was held from the H and T C south bound afternoon train led by Rev H C Willis. Rawlins had been a noted railroad employee and official, serving as agent at Corsicana Ennis and later with the M K T. His son Ben L Rawlins and daughter Mrs C A Lindsey accompanied the casket. Mrs Lindsey’s husband was once prominent in Bryan business. Revwins Jr and Mrs Lindsey returned to San Antonio today.
John C. Mayfield reports six weeks at Ft Logan Colorado in infantry camp with ROT C. He notes A and M students won medals and prizes for efficiency. Mayfield, former president of the Junior class at A and M, will enter the senior class this fall.
Dr. C. A. Searcy closes on the Worley residence on College Boulevard and will take possession around September 1. He plans remodeling and repainting to enhance the property before moving in, expecting it to become a standout on the street.
Rev. Wm Ibarra reports a successful Rosebud camp meeting with the Mexicans. Assisted by Rev. A M Lopez and Rev F A Hernandez of Cameron. Seventy three conversions reported. twelve baptized at closing tonight with others to be baptized next Sunday.
Bryan and Brazos county Chamber of Commerce met August 8 with J M Lawrence presiding in President Cole's absence. Members and visitors discussed many propositions affecting Bryan and Brazos county and plans were referred to the entertainment committee with results expected at the next meeting.
A folded letter with $20 was found on the Wellborn Free Baptists pulpit after revival services led by Rev. J. P. Brown. The note from Bryan Klan No. 8 in Texas extols white supremacy and pledges allegiance to the Ku Klux Klan, asking for awakening of national manhood.
I K Howell of Howell Bros Livestock in Ft Worth reports shipping about 35 carloads of hogs to Los Angeles for fattening from Robertson Brazos and Grimes counties this year. He bought hogs from M J Tremont in Bryan and notes about 125 hogs per car with more hogs in the area than anywhere in Texas. He predicts hog prices will stay relatively stable for some time.
Advertisement for a hemstitching and picoting attachment that fits any sewing machine and attaches firmly. Priced at $3.00 with delivery and complete instructions plus samples. Orders filled promptly by Superior Hemstitching Attachment Co. at 509 Starr St. Corpus Christi Texas.
The Sunday school league athletic council met at Knights of Pything Hall to discuss player eligibility. A committee was formed with J E Covey E M Dodson and Bill Poindexter to decide eligibility and coordinate with merchants to close at 5 30 so 5 inning games can end by 5 45. Representatives from several Sunday schools attended and noted former players were present. the council adjourned at 5 15 p m with daily schedule notices to follow in the Eagle.
Brazos County area notes on diversified farms led by J W L Hall new cotton official and on plans for Millican community development. Reports cover crop diversification, feed shortages, field days, poultry and hog projects, and a call to expand club activities and improve living conditions.
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