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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
2
An old Bryan Weekly issue contains postal notice text alongside assorted comments about tips for waiters, a farmer selling fruit at a penny, and a chain of Sam references across Texas towns. The passage mixes administrative details with unrelated anecdotes about overhead and a remembered system.
Editor George Tucker argues hides on the free list won’t lower shoe costs and explores how producer prices, transport marksups, and market structure affect fruit costs. He urges farmer cooperatives to bridge the gap to the final consumer and warns of rural decline if markets aren’t fixed.
The Waco News-Tribune recalls Jim Ferguson losing a U S Senate race and previously the presidency, comparing his swift rise to power with lacking political training. It cites his 1914 crowding of rivals and defeat of Tom Ball as a turning point and warns he lacked a public service foundation.
Sam Fore asks the Floresville Chronicle what “over head” means while reporting Oklahoma peach raisers selling at $1.00 per bushel and Arkansas growers unable to move crops at 25 cents per bushel. The piece notes 197 peaches per Oklahoma bushel, Dallas cases at 40 cents per peach and $78.80 per bushel, with $19.70 in tips cited as overhead. It links high overhead to strikes and disagreements.
Sunshine Joe Webb cites old stories about Joe Bailey and Earle Mayfield refusing dress attire before entering politics. The piece mocks the notion that attire bars men from office and argues such a rule would ruin patriotism.
The Mineral Wells Index editor Sam Miller jokes about taking a vacation though the daily paper stays active in a small city. The piece playfully questions whether he really took a trip or merely imagined one, implying he did not send a postcard.
An elderly visitor thanks the singer for a song that evokes memories of her father's farm and the creaking gate heard in the wind. The moment ties personal history to a simple, intimate performance.
Clarendon News notes West Texas communities unite behind capable public servants and commend newspapers and correspondents for backing men who can perform public service, avoiding petty jealousy.
A reported plan suggests if Earle B. Mayfield is nominated for U S senator, Jnc H Kirby may run as an independent in November. The remark was noted in a local political discussion.
A resolution from the district convention at Sweetwater calls on the next Legislature to create a West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College of the first class. Support grows across the state as debates over location and earlier governors’ vetoes fade, with expectation the bill will pass and the governor sign it.
An editorial urges readers to value and support the local newspaper as a vital, shaping force in community life. It argues papers inform on events, trends, and leaders, partnering with church, school and government to improve life and civic enterprise.
In DeWitt county J T Newman, the county clerk, seeks a second term after securing the Democratic nomination. He faces Emil December, an independent candidate, in the November election. A Newman victory would keep a Newman in office. a December win would bring a new man and a December in January.
The report notes Keeling of Lime Stone county has grown rich from an oil boom at his former Rosse home. It recalls Mayor Henry F. Ellis of the Denison Herald and their youth counting pennies to buy fishing hooks and one fish in East Texas.
Col Ike Ashburn returns to Texas A M College after commanding Camp Travis C M T C summer program. Nearly 1000 students 17 to 20 trained with strenuous drills gaining four tons weight and 40 feet chest expansion. He credits Brig Gen William R. Smith for well run camps stressing cooperation, obedience to orders and prompt task completion.
Edge Texas Aug 29 Special to the Eagle The Edge school is nearing move in on a modern teacherage described by Mr Mangum as one of the choicest homes in the north end of the county An auditorium is under construction and Edge expects to have the best complete school equipment for community work This year Edge will add a teacher and plans broader work beyond standard textbooks
The Boy Scouts announce a Friday eight o'clock program in Bryan featuring top local leaders and a lively display by the youth of tomorrow. Expect a large turnout and strong community support as residents are urged to attend.
Miss Elsbeth Wipprecht notes a Saturday rainfall of .43 inches with a brief windstorm bringing dirt and dust. Some cotton damage occurred but no serious harm reported. Lights and telephones outage lasted briefly and trees were blown over. The storm near 6 o clock prevented several Bryan residents from voting.
Mr and Mrs Ollie Buckhaults formerly of Brazos County now reside near Madisonville are in town today for shopping season.
Mr and Mrs J A Merwin announce the marriage of their daughter Alam to Mr S W Bilsing on Monday August 21 1922 at Mount Vernon Iowa. At home after October 1 College Station Texas Mrs Bilsing formerly district agent for the A M College Extension Service resided in Bryan and College for several years and later led Iowa home demonstration work.
Dean Charles Puryear of A. and M. College returns after six weeks visiting family in West Virginia and a month at the Institute of Politics in Williamstown Massachusetts. He resumes duties at the college.
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce board met on Tuesday with President W H Cole chairing after two weeks absence. Members including J N Dulaney, J M Gordon, Mayor Haswell and M L Parker discussed Central Texas Teachers association entertainment, community interests, and support for 250 students in vocational training. Secretary S E Eberstadt accepted membership in Flowers for the Living clubs.
Reverend J J Kasiske from Kurten spent Saturday in the city visiting attendees and attending local functions during his trip.
Knob Prairie school, located about five miles north of Bryan, suffered its third windstorm damage in as many years. The latest storm Friday night caused the building to tilt and break several windows, though it remained structurally in place. Trustees carried adequate storm insurance.
The city Christian Endeavor union held its first post election meeting at the First Christian church with strong turnout from Presbyterian, Christian and Free Will Baptist societies. Plans for the year were laid, and the group anticipates November guest C. C. Hamilton, secretary of the United Society, to inspire members. A monthly meeting cadence and lively programs with light refreshments were outlined.
Prof P S Mangum urges Brazos county Sunday schools to attend the fifth Sunday in October at the Edge new auditorium arrival by 9 45 A M for a ten o’clock program. He promises a real program for the county’s smallest Sunday schools. Come.
Dr J O Morgan arrives back at A M College with his family after a vacation spent with his father in law at Senderson North Carolina. Prof G C Cox W O Cox and Misses Tillie and Madalene Cox of Macy are in Bryan today shopping. Mrs H R Thurman M B Corgie and W E Bush of Macy are here trading today.
Earle B Mayfield born 1880 in Overton Texas son of Col J B Mayfield pioneer grocer. He studied at Georgetown and UT Law, served in the Texas Senate as prohibition and labor leader, and later on the Railroad Commission winning large majorities. His 1903 marriage to Ora Lumpkin produced three sons. 228043 Ferguson to 298095 Mayfield in the incomplete vote tally.
Bryan's Saturday tally marks a banner day with an estimated 700 bales of the 1922 crop marketed in town. Local gin totals reach 2,794 square bales for the season while the top price paid is 235-8 for extra staple. Weather relief seen as rain and wind cause no material damage and picking accelerates.
Fine black cotton lands and fruit lands suitable for feed crops, dairying, poultry, and hog raising. Prices right with terms to suit any good farmer. New booklet available. H. M. Madison general agent San Antonio Texas. Summer excursions till September 30. Geo. F. Lupton G P A San Antonio referenced.
In Marlin Mr J E Covey underwent a successful operation Monday removing his tonsils and is recovering well with Mrs Covey by his side. Mr E R Emmet has returned from trips to Galveston Houston Columbus and other South Texas points.
An old advertisement touts Martin's Insectimine for chickens to stop bloodsucking pests such as fleas mites and chiggers. It also promotes Martin's Liquid Bug Spray for home and hen house use with a money back guarantee and instructions to ask Jenkins Drug Store.
Dr J N Goodwin practices internal medicine and diseases of children in the Smith Building. Office and residence phone numbers listed as 493 and 295 respectively.
A barbecue parlor on Bryan Street owned by Bailey Bowen was destroyed by fire when a telephone pole toppled a live wire onto the building. Firefighters battled the blaze in the rain, with total loss about 500 dollars.
Millican Texas August 29 The holiness revival led by Rev Dud Lockspeech of Palo Pinto ended last night after fourteen days of nightly services. A large crowd attended each evening.
Whitman H. Fuller who has led the First Presbyterian church in La Grange Texas and Allan C. Fuller of Sherman Texas are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs F D Fuller before resuming studies at Austin College to continue their collegiate work.
The Methodist Women’s Missionary Society met Monday at 4 p m at the church for an afternoon program led by Mrs H H Prager. The session included hymns, a Mark 6 Bible lesson, district conference news, a miners’ discussion on Oklahoma coal fields, a copper mines report from Arizona, and memorial resolutions for Mrs Mattie Webb.
Captain Raacke, Red Cross lifesaving representative, visited Bryan to present a demonstration before 250 people at the Y pool. He showcased swimming strokes, towing methods, death grip resuscitation, and other life saving stunts, boosting local Red Cross efforts. a similar showing was planned for Bryan Country Club that evening.
Mrs George Foster of Brazos Bot tom visits her parents Mr and Mrs W P Trant in this city. Mrs Lois McCarver of Hearne visits at the home of Mr and Mrs T A Cloud.
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