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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle informs readers it is entered at the Bry an Texas post office on April 23, 1912 as second class matter. Rates are listed: daily four dollars for three months seven dollars and sixty cents for six months. weekly Eagle in Brazos County one dollar fifty cents per year six months one dollar. It is a member of the Associated Press.
An essay advises advertisers to craft thoughtful, dignified ads and avoid crowding or sloppiness. It argues ads should reflect the seller’s dignity, state the message clearly, and be set in appropriate type to catch readers’ attention. It stresses planning before placing classified space.
The Greenville Banner calls for strong local support for a three day rural life conference in Greenville August 13–15 hosted by the A and M College extension service. It stresses energetic leadership, collective effort, and non monetary but wholehearted attendance to move the city toward larger, better prospects.
The Houston Post quotes George Bailey praising the Chamber of Commerce for solving yearlong problems for Bryan and earning public support. It notes West Texas College at Lubbock and praises the Agricultural and Mechanical College at College Station as a reliable institution for Texas youth.
The piece argues that about seventy percent of agricultural graduates return to farming or farming related work. It contends that many become extension workers, experimental station staff, railway agricultural agents, or bank staff, where their training is more valuable and remunerative than farming alone.
A Denton Texas Catholic priest Raymond Vernimont writes to The Eagle praising President Coolidge. He notes a Dallas News editorial and a front page photo of Coolidge with a barefoot boy, arguing for plain serviceable leadership from the farm and against idle officials.
West Texas towns, after eight years of effort for Texas Technological College, faced defeat as Lubbock was announced the winner. Despite the loss, they sent telegrams of congratulations to the winning town. The piece praises the Associated Press for its renowned accuracy amid President Harding's passing coverage.
A line from Goethe frames identity in reflection as a prompt to reveal character. The quotation suggests a link between discovery of self and the person who encounters it.
Rev J J Tatum returned from near Chilton in Falls County where he held revival services for one week. He reports baptizing 15 candidates for church admission and numerous other reconcilations and additions resulting from the revival.
Imported earrings become bigger with prominent stones like topaz jade ruby or sapphire set in marcasite. Observers see designs edging toward square old-fashioned lockets rather than earrings, but the trend dominates Paris fashion.
Letters forwarded to Miss Miriam Crute by Adams Calhoun of the Dallas News praise her studio singing on radio station WFAA Friday night August 10. R E Bryan of Tyler Texas and E C White of Canton Oklahoma express enjoyment and invite further performances.
Dr. George S. Freeman arrived in New York Monday noon from his Indo China trip and found Eugene Edge and Miss Eugene Edge of Bryan in the city to greet him. He met with Secretary Hughes in Washington about his role as Director General of Technical Agriculture to Haiti and sails to Haiti aboard the Goethals today at noon to begin duties there.
The Lion's Club of Bryan formed a temporary organization at a Hotel Bryan luncheon. Dr. Lamay Jones was named temporary president and N Mitchell temporary secretary. About 20 members attended, with expectations of 30 charter members after a few more luncheons.
V J Boriskie, local poultry raiser, showed a certificate in the Eagle office saying his pen of five Barred Rock hens placed third in the Sixth National Egg-Laying Contest at College Station for July with 95 eggs. He ranks sixth for the year. the top July pens were from Missouri.
The Colored Folks thank the Chamber of Commerce and Brazos County citizens for support and financial help at the Bryan fair held July 27-28. Three community prizes include Poland China boars for Post Oak, Roan's Chapel, and Washington Chapel. pigs to be shipped under H S Estelle order with checks mailed by J D Martin.
Mr and Mrs M R Bentley and children Wesley and Ann returned Tuesday from a ten day automobile trip to Stillwater Oklahoma. They report a very successful and delightful journey with everyone sporting a good tan.
Sheriff L B Morehead arrested Joe Castoria in front of the Bryan postoffice after finding a quart of whiskey in his car. He led deputies to Burleson county where about $400 in Palermo goods and a 50 gallon still were found. Castoria faces charges of transporting liquor and later manufacturing whiskey. He previously served a partial sentence for cattle theft.
Cotton is pouring into Bryan with 1418 bales received by Monday. Warehouses report: Lawrence 575, Farmers Union 385, Edengin 58, Bryan Compress 400. Grade is at least as good as normal and prices to farmers range from 22 to 24 cents with slight variations.
Mrs L H Tucker hosted a weekly picnic supper at Vicks pasture three miles from Bryan on Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs W B Roman Mr and Mrs R C Franks Mr and Mrs T H Dunagan Mesdames L H Tucker Lee J Rountree Klipply Wallace Misses Margaret Stephens Maude Bookout Messrs E R Emmet Hubert Kellner P T Reamy Todd White Richard Ratcliffe S E Eberstadt B Sbisa and Dr R A Harrison.
John C. Wells field director of the Colorado Gulf Highway with wife and son Franklin arrive in Bryan on a return trip from Galveston. They plan to meet the highway committee of the Chamber of Commerce led by D. L. Wilson and Wells spoke to the Hearne Chamber Tuesday night.
The Home Demonstration Club of Kurten met to craft a buffet set as a parting gift for Mrs. E. C. Martin, the club president who recently left for the West. Members listed include Mesdames Henderson Odom Tobias Lawless Easters Buchanan Gilpin Lang Koppe and Roten with Misses Lawless Friedel and Lesba Grant. A committee was formed to train for the October 18 exhibit in Miss Roten's office assisted by Miss Roten.
C. L. Beason, county agent, writes to the Eagle about his trip through East Texas noting meals in Bryan Alto and Beckville after traveling through Brazos Grimes Madison Houston Cherokee Nacogdoches Rusk and Panola counties. He reports poor crops except at Murray Farm on the Trinity river and offers best wishes to everybody.
Miss Lila Graham Bryan hosted the Embroidery Club Tuesday afternoon at Major L. L. Melnnis home. Guests enjoyed a social hour with lemonade, stuffed tomatoes, potato chips, sandwiches, and olives. The next meeting will be Friday afternoon with Miss Nina Ferguson hosting. Attendees included Susie Mae Sanders, Louise Martin, Susie Butler, Nina Ferguson, Pauline McCulloch, and Lila Graham Bryan.
Mr and Mrs A P Swallow and their daughter Bettie return from a ten day camping trip near Waco on the Bosque river. They report a delightful outing with fishing boating and swimming and say visits from friends in the open air camp added to the pleasure with dances and card parties.
A message from Bernelle Tatum to Rev J J Tatum says Mrs Tatum, in a Little Rock hospital with her daughter, is improving rapidly. Attending physicians express surprise at the speedy progress, bringing welcome news to Bryan friends.
Hendrix Conway Jr. hooked and landed a seven pound bass at an early hour this morning at the Country Club lake. The catch is seen as the premier bass of the season and has stirred local interest. Photos are to be sent to national anglers publications for prize competition.
Mrs. Albert Goodman is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs E T Williams in Cisco. The trip brings together family members for a brief social visit.
The Thirty-Eighth Legislature made it a felony to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence. The law becomes effective from Tuesday, August 14, and applies to streets, towns, and public highways in Texas.
Mrs H O Boatwright arrived back from Houston after a pleasant three day visit with her brother F M Law and family.
Dr J N Goodwin lists practice in internal medicine and diseases of children at Smith Building. Office phone 498 residence phone 295.
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