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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
2
In a brief item the Denison Herald notes Denison is the safest city in Texas and safer than when soldiers arrived to take charge. The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists mailing rates and publication details for Brazos County readers, with LEE J. ROUNTREE as managing editor.
In current Texas political climate many leaders speak excessively and risk long term damage. Analysts warn persistent chatter outpaces careful thought and may lead to lasting consequences for governance and public trust.
The remark reflects on idle critics and productive effort. Josh Billings is described as deceased, referencing his legacy and moral stance about public service and criticism.
The Mexia News notes a missing dog returned after a classified ad ran in the paper. The playful item suggests the canine read the notice and found its way home, much to the owners’ relief.
In a pointed exchange the two colonels joke about paying one dollar for Oklahoma peaches selling at one dollar per bushel. They quip the Eagle will join the Wa do figure in damning the Bosque as a tongue in cheek rebuke.
The Bryan Eagle is commended for its outstanding work in Brazos County and its clear editorial quality as a first class newspaper.
Gloria Swanson and her husband live apart while Blanche Sweet seeks divorce from a husband of two months. Bill Hart and his wife, married eight months, plan a separation as industry voices question what ails the movies.
The state wide flood control meeting is set for August 16 in Waco. The Eagle asks if Editor George Robinson of the Waco Times-Herald will join beyond the slogan dam the Bosque.
The Eagle asks two Texas papers how the final consumer pays $200 for $6 cabbage. The inquiry seeks who receives the overhead in the distribution chain linking Rio Grande Valley growers to urban markets.
Ray Brown of McKinney sold a highly bred bulldog to a Dallas party for 100 dollars. The local market from Collin county shows such top stock commands high prices across cattle hogs chickens and dogs, illustrating the adage it pays to raise the best.
Editor Will C. Edwards of the Denton Record Chronicle says editor Tom W. Perkins of the McKinney Courier Gazette is too far for this hot weather. He makes no comment about Frank Browder, secretary of the Denton Chamber of Commerce, who resembles Vesuvius in eruption on a hot day.
Open hands will never lack for no ble work to do. Open hearts never lack for worthy objects upon which to bestow their love and gifts. Open ears never fail to detect worthy cries for assistance. Open eyes discover opporuunities all about them. Where you are ,success invites and awaits you. Wake up. Get busy. Do it now.
A call for restraint warns that zeal in political and religious arena should not drive support for public issues. Thoughtful governance depends on stable order and safety. A new, prudent vision is urged for the current hour.
The Dallas Times-Herald quotes a columnist praising James Ferguson while implying Barry Miller is a personal and political prohibitionist. The writer notes decades of acquaintance with Barry and questions such a label, calling the claim wonderful.
Dr. Jno A Held and Rev J J Tatum attended the Free Baptist and Baptist game Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Morehead stood nearby for precaution. The match remained close with cheers and groans as the Frees trailed before Rev Tatum led Dr Held from the grandstand at the end.
Editor George E. Hughes argues Groesbeck merchants should advertise locally. He notes the Journal relies on foreign advertising to cover expenses and says continued local neglect risks suspending the paper.
The Anacortes American marks its 32nd anniversary with a call to service over selfishness. It argues that newspapers prosper only when devoted to the communities they serve, warning Northwest papers in danger of becoming forgotten graveyards.
A Dallas Times-Herald blurb contrasts a stable owner about to marry John D’s granddaughter with a grim Williamson County tale. It cites a former slave’s descendants, six sons, and a farm family whose members end up in bootlegging, gambling, crime, and prison, painting a stark social contrast.
Senator J. R. Astin came to town from Mumford plantation on Saturday and shared stories. He recalled bread cast upon the waters returning and recounted helping an old tramp on the road by Bryan with a Houston departure. A breakdown near Wellberg was fixed by the seaman tramp’s toolkit delaying him briefly, then they reached town, proving his point that helping others often helps oneself.
At College Station August 18 federal co ordinator J C Patterson announced notable achievements by ex service men in training. Clinton A Medbury earned A average in all spring work while Robert A Childress scored 99 in public cotton classing exams the highest yet for the board. Robert H Johnson won first prize in a cotton classing course with two of the three runners up also federal students. Patterson praised the strong progress of bureau trainees at A & M and their earnest preparation to serve.
At the annual meeting of stockholders Bryan Country Club elected a board of directors for the year ahead. Directors include R. W. Howell J. W. Batts O. E. Saunders C. M. Cole J. E. Covey Wilson Bralley Thos Lundine A. M. Waldrop J. O. Morgen W. W. Kraft Chas Felker E. B. La Roche and James Sullivan. Secretary O E Saunders says new officers will be elected after a directors meeting.
J. H. Wehrman, a leading farmer in Smetana, reports a strong cotton season. From 35 acres he expects 12 to 15 bales, with some fields yielding nearly a half bale per acre. His upland Brazos county farm and farming methods mark him as a regional leader.
Miss Hazel Hall of Huntsville and Miss Rebecca Hall of Steep Hollow, cousins and sisters of Mrs Louis McCullough, are guests of Mr and Mrs McCullough at their home on East 27th Street.
188 Texas representatives met in Waco to organize a statewide effort led by the Texas Conservation Association aimed at irrigation reclamation and flood control. Officers include Leonard Tillotson as president and Homer D. Wade as secretary treasurer with a legislative committee to push related laws and state surveys.
Secretary A D Jackson of the Brazos River Reclamation Association spoke at a Bryan College conference on the Texas Conservation Association. The gathering featured Dean T A Taylor Major A A Stiles and Judge John W Gaines with a telegram from Senator Morris Sheppard endorsing flood control and irrigation efforts.
The Wellborn Progressive Community Club held its regular meeting with music talks and tableaux. A naming committee selected The Wellborn Progressive Community Club and awarded Mrs Buna Graham the $5 prize for the winning name. The report expresses hope for future community projects including a community canner for sharing surplus produce.
On Friday the Chesterfield Ball Club of Jefferson Texas hosted a game against Dangerfield to honor Sam E Eberstadt who is visiting relatives in his old hometown. Sam pitched the opening ball amid an ovation as fans cheered his return. The Bryan secretary denies any peach odor in Marion county tied to the event.
ALL WITH BRO. EWING County Agent C L Beason and family visited County Agent R B Ewing in Franklin on Sunday. Beason said Ewing and his board of directors for the fair plan a big county agricultural and livestock show on September 29 30. Our community fair at Tabor will progress on the 29. Mr and Mrs J E Covey visited Marlin for Mr Covey health needs and hot baths.
Mrs John Webb of Houston recounts using Ware's Baby Powder for her sick infant. She reports bowel regulation after the first dose and praises the product as harmless and popular with children. The ad notes liquid form with sugar and water, prices at 0c and 1.00, prepared by The Ware Che Co Dallas Texas. Also mentions sale in Bryan by Roman & Vick.
Kurten Texas August 2 a joint gathering of the women and girls clubs at Kurten school house featured a dress form making demonstration by Miss Rotan home demonstration agent. Health nurse Miss Cross spoke on home nursing and a September meeting planned at Mrs W F Odom’s home.
News from Bryan reports Mrs. S E Sikes died at 4 10 this morning at her son W L Sikes home in Benchley. She was 77 and well known locally. Funeral services were held at 5 this afternoon with interment at Thompson Creek cemetery.
Col. F. E. Lichte and Dr. E. W. Price now own Texas hunting licenses after a trip near Kerrville. They report a great time hunting in the mountains and escaping any serious trouble with game wardens.
The funeral for B. B. Chesak was held at St Joseph's Catholic Church at 4 p m with Revs Gleissner and Litwora officiating. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. Chesak a respected Bohemian resident of the Smetana neighborhood left a large family after a sudden illness.
A vintage advertisement promotes Ironized Yeast to combat fatigue by supplying iron and vitamins. It claims double-quick results through a process called ironization and offers a free three day trial by mailing a postcard to Ironized Yeast Co. Dept. 96 Atlanta Ga.
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