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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
6
The Bryan Texas Weekly Eagle offers subscription rates and postal info from 1911. It lists inside sections for Texas and out of state editions, plus editor Lee J. Roumtree and a provocative remark about Senate candidacy implying swearing into office.
Sam Miller from Mineral Wells told Sam Harben in Richardson that Sam Fore of Floresville was too fat to be a man and not pretty enough to be a woman.
A committee pressed a United States senate candidate to declare support for him and to desist from public swearing. The speaker quotes a biblical maxim about speech and motive, signaling scrutiny of conduct and public rhetoric.
A Rio Grande Valley farmer gets 6.00 per ton for tomatoes while Houston markets sell cabbage at 150 per ton and hotels offer 2.00 per ton the next day. George Bailey is mentioned in relation to a ton of cabbage.
Amid a surge of coal imports from Wales and record U S production, 600000 American miners are idle. Critics fault missteps in supply chains as officials consider boosting domestic output and reevaluating long distance coal transport.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court has ordered the removal of numerous public highway signs deemed ugly and unnecessary. Residents complain the signs ruin the landscape and mar the view from behind them year round.
The text notes varying peach prices: farmer sells at $1.00 per bushel, Houston and Waco dealers at 40 cents per dozen or $10.00 per bushel, and the restauranteur at 40 cents per peach or $80.00 per bushel. George Bailey and George Robinson are mentioned in relation to this.
The report notes cooks and chefs in Texas receiving higher salaries than the state university president. It cites a Dallas county farmer selling an egg for 112 cents and a Dallas cook quickly earning 1.75 dollars, highlighting the contrast in wages and efficiency.
The Tyler Courier-Times reports Cyclone Davis a longtime Texas political figure, defeated for Congress by Eugene Black in the Fifth District by under 400 votes. The note corrects that Davis is an elder in the Christian church, not a Methodist preacher, and highlights his notable public presence.
Texas will receive more federal highway aid than any other state for 1923 to 1925 with about 11 000 000 from a 190 000 000 total appropriation. R M Hubbard of New Boston, chairman of the state highway commission, cites Texas vast area and rural free delivery routes as key factors. aid determined by population to area and post mileage ratios.
The Eagle urges recognition that government and its institutions belong to those who founded and defend them, not to exploiters. It laments a drift toward power and cunning as the true rulers, warning of enemies who would profit or destroy free institutions and urging steadfast support.
Phebe K. Warner praises Texas farm boys trained at A and M College for leadership and scientific farming. The column lauds the knee pants farmers from 162 counties, their drill discipline, and their role in advancing higher education and rural progress in Texas.
Letters from Lee J. Rountree of Texas and Edward Abright of Galatia Illinois reveal regrets at missing the Montana session and extend best wishes for the association’s work. The group recalls former presidents Brimblecom Hosmer Hotaling and Ab right and notes plans for a 1923 trip to Mexico City.
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 to compliment Misses Bess and Jess Frankenfield of Easton, Penn. The party included Misses Elizabeth Wilson Louise Hillyer Bess Frankenfield Jess Frankenfield Maude Stevenson and Messrs Tom Suber Pat Newton Jess Cook Lonnie Locke J B Corpening.
John W. Rawls Jr., 17, son of Rev and Mrs Jno k Rawls, living near Bryan, died after a Fordson tractor accident on Wheelock road north of town. He was taken to Bryan hospital at 5 pm Tuesday and died at 10 pm. Burial planned near Parker School on Thompson Creek after relatives arrive.
Chief J. W. Hamilton of the Bryan Fire Department warns residents to yield to fire apparatus. He says six people were reported at today's fire and vows prosecutions if dangerous behavior continues.
College Station hosts S B Cowell and J R Nabours of the state board of control for a two day inspection with Dr W B Bizzell. They review college needs and budget for the next two years and tour buildings and equipment. They plan to return to Austin Wednesday.
M. G. Tanquary and A. & M. College of Texas in Austin conduct an investigation of bee colonies to stamp out four brood types infecting hives in the area.
Dallas August 7. The State Democratic executive Committee unanimously certified James E. Ferguson of Temple as a run-off candidate for the United States Senate in the August 26 primary. Judge Barry Miller, campaign manager for Culberson, seconded the motion.
The Bryan Sunday School league game between Methodists and Christians deteriorated into a tense controversy. Umpire Patterson faced heavy criticism as fans called for forfeiture after a disputed third inning. The writer urges stricter rules to prevent stalling and to restore the league’s wholesome purpose.
The remains of Jno J Rawlins aged 64 of San Antonio were brought to Bryan for interment. The funeral from the H and T C southbound train was led by Rev H C Willis. Rawlins, a railroad official, served as H and T C agent at Corsicana and Ennis and later worked for M K and T. Son Ben L Rawlins and daughter Mrs C A Lindsey accompanied the body. Mrs Lindsey's husband once led Bryan business interests and is buried in the city cemetery. Revwlins Jr and Mrs Lindsey returned to San Antonio today.
John C. Mayfield arrives at College after six weeks at Fort Logan Colorado in the ROTC Infantry camp. He reports a fine trip and notes that A and M boys won medals and prizes for efficiency. Mayfield, former Junior class president, will enter the senior class this fall.
Dr. C. A. Searcy has closed a deal with A. E. Worley for his College boulevard home and will take possession around September 1. The Bryan property is a highly desirable location and will be remodeled and repainted before occupancy, making it an attractive addition to the street.
Rev Ibarra reports a successful camp meeting among the Mexicans at Rosebud. Assisted by Rev. A M Lopez and Rev. F A Hernandez of Cameron, he notes 28 conversions and 12 baptisms at closing services with more to be baptized next Sunday.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce held its regular meeting on Tuesday August 8 at 10 a.m. with Vice-President Lawrence presiding in President Cole's absence. Members and visitors were present, a letter from Prof. Hayes was referred to the entertainment committee, and Secretary Eberstadt received two weeks vacation. Many propositions affecting Bryan and Brazos county were discussed and expected to yield benefits.
A Sunday night revival at the Free Baptists church in Wellborn closes with a letter and a $20 offering left on the pulpit. The note from Bryan Klan No. 48 of Texas extols white supremacy and urges national awakenings, signed by Rev. Jim Brown and Wellborn organizers.
I K Howell of Howell Bros Livestock in Fort Worth reports shipping about 35 car loads of hogs to fatten in Los Angeles California 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 available here than in any part of Texas. he expects hog prices to remain comparatively stable for a while.
The attachment for any sewing machine attaches firmly and adjusts easily. Priced at 3.00 dollars delivered with instructions and sample work. Orders promptly filled by Superior Hemstitching Attachment Co. at 509 Starr St Corpus Christi Texas.
The Sunday school league athletic council met at Knights of Pythias Hall to decide eligibility rulings. A committee including Covey Dodson and Poindexter will handle eligibility and may form an extra panel to push merchants to close by 5 30 so five inning games end by 5 45. Representatives from multiple Sunday schools attended and notable ex players were listed. The session adjourned at 5 15 PM with the daily schedule to be announced in the Hagle.
The Farm Bureau notes secretary J W Hall advocates diversified farming with 150 acres cotton and other crops while local drivers push fieldwork and a Millican community plan aims to modernize schools and living conditions. Field day tours show club projects, poultry and hog numbers, and dairy efforts powering local markets.
Mr. and Mrs. FE. T. McKinney of Marlin Dr. Earnest Hill of Houston and W. M. Hill of Tyler who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Beard of College have returned to their respective homes.
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