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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
2
Bryan Texas newspaper rates published April 28 1911 show daily and weekly subscriptions by carrier or mail. Prices vary by Brazos County local and outside Brazos County and Texas regions. Associated Press membership noted.
From Bryan comes chatter about a mysterious stranger seen roaming the streets. Observers wonder if he is a jock hound or a wildcatter or both, as debates on war prep fade and building homes for the people rise.
A columnist questions celebratory norms urging football champions to party while prize students face deprivation. The piece argues there is glory enough for everyone and calls for fairness in honoring achievements.
Local merchants urge shoppers to begin their Christmas buying early and to mail packages promptly to ensure safe delivery. Advertisements claim many stores will stay open at night during the holidays to accommodate customers.
In New York a bill in equity challenges the Volstead act's validity. A large New York parade is planned, promising a cheerless, gloomy mood, yet the air in Gotham will be blue, green, yellow and sizzling.
In a Free Baptist church sermon Rev. J. J. Tatum praised Bryan High players for clean and fair contests. He lauded the team as ready to win the state championship next Saturday, noting the American preference for clean athletics, business, and effort.
Chief of Police Tom Martin of San Antonio announces that real policing requires training. The Eagle, noting past appointments of the least capable in Chicago Galveston and San Antonio, asserts that a San Antonio officer may not hold his job due to alleged colossal ignorance.
The Corsicana Sun notes an ongoing building era as residential and business areas grow rapidly. It highlights widespread home construction, plans for many more projects, and similar expansion in business districts, urging a nationwide shift from corruption to real work.
Editor J T Webster Jr weighs whether the boll weevil is a villain or hero depending on ten acres of Texas land yielding one or five bales. The Eagle remains skeptical, arguing the world needs cotton and warning about famine and waste if the pest overacts.
The Bryan Eagle editor Lee J. Rountree weighs the boll weevil as a mixed force in the South. The piece argues toward reducing cotton acreage, boosting per-acre yield, and adopting efficient farming to outlast pests, predicting a shift in policy and farming methods with the weevil as catalyst.
The text notes growing numbers of rock-hounds and wild-catters in Bra zos county and describes their actions as mysterious yet generally understood. It adds that reports are good and includes a European improvement headline with a call for work and self-reliance, arguing beggars will not survive.
A global appeal calls for universal work to restore normalcy. The speaker asserts half the world begs and urges immediate employment in Europe, the United States, and everywhere, stating there is work for everybody.
The Dallas-Galveston News cartoon satirically argues that strikes burden the public, urging workers to sit on a cake of ice to see the consequences. It warns that ongoing strikes would deplete ice and harm economy, since the world cannot prosper with millions of bread beggars.
A black headline notes minimal railroad work over three to four years. It states railroads have raised passenger and freight rates and delivered poorer service, while otherwise being said to be all right.
Hearne Texas December 18 Turkeys arriving daily and selling from 30 to 38 cents per pound Eggs have risen to 55 cents per dozen Country butter steady at 60 cents Pork from wagons available at 20 cents per pound Pecans are selling at 10 cents per ounce
The Labette County Farm Bureau News highlights bankers backing dairy expansion while Parsons farmers co operate with the Tri State Fair and chamber to boost hogs and youth pig clubs. Brazos County leaders praise immigration talk by Lee Rountree at Bryan High and stress strong poultry and culling guidance from F W Kazmeier for better laying hens.
Editor Will C. Edwards argues in the Denton Record Chronicle and Richard Lee J. Rountree in the Bryan Eagle urge Texas to draft a new constitution. They note population growth, expanded state government, and outdated provisions from 1876, calling for selecting a limited number of representatives to modernize while preserving essential elements.
The Clarendon News reports the Texas Press Association, representing 500 Texas newspapers, will meet in Denton in May to entertain about 1,200 Texas girls attending C I A. At Dr Bralley’s request as CIA president, Denton previously hosted the Texas legislature at a cost of $5,000, and the May editor gathering is expected to surpass that. Editor W C Edwards and Dr Bralley push Denton’s educational efforts, with strong local support for those who can make things happen.
Denton Texas December 18 Mrs W A Bounds who lives south of Argyle has sold five hundred thirty eight dollars eighty five cents worth of turkeys this year that she raised herself. In addition she has marketed about five hundred dollars worth of butter and eggs along with her household duties at the farm.
Judge J Felton Lane returned from Austin after addressing the George W Littlefield Camp of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was appointed historian on the staff for the ensuing term, a key role as state historians prepare questions for the Richmond convention in June.
An advertisement highlights Royal Rochester casseroles and Parker-Astin hardware offerings. It promotes a range of kitchenware including casseroles and percolators, suggesting shopper interest in durable household goods.
Grand Xmas closing out sale at M Bonneville's stores offers fall and winter goods at far below cost. Doors close January 1922 leaving shoppers with few days to buy cheap merchandise before the sale ends.
A dense catalog of fabric and apparel items including 2,000 yards of Unbleached Domestic at various yard prices, 1,000 yards Light and Dark Calico, 800 yards Gingham, 500 yards Bleached Cotton crash, and 500 yards Bleached Domestic. Cap line in assorted colors at 49c to 15c. 450 yards Bed Tick, 10 pieces Heavy Shirting, 500 yards Boys Torch Lace, plus big sale on Ladies and Misses Sweaters Shawls Scarfs at half price. Galvanized iron Taubs in two sizes priced at 89c and 98c.
Bargain prices on ladies union suits and rib vests, men’s heavy fleece under shirts, sweaters, and drawers, with kids’ union suits. Coats for ladies and misses, sport hats, dress ginghams, shirting, and house dresses also on sale. Numerous low per yard prices and belted coats featured amid discounts.
Shoes advertised at bargain prices for all ages and styles. Children slippers 35c 50c. Misses slippers 98c 1.50 1.75. Ladies oxfords 1.75 2.00 2.60 3.60. Ladies Gun Metal 2.65 3.50. Vici Kids 2.20 2.0 3.60. Men's work 1.75 1.98 2.25 2.50. Men dress 2.50 2.95 3.50 4.50. Boys work 1.98. Leather bottom shoes 2.25 2.50 5.00. Misses canvass 8e pair.
In this department we offer hard times values on shirts and pants for men and boys. Men Work Shirts from 49c to 98c, Dress Shirts from 1.50 to 2, Heavy Rib Shirts and Drawers 49c. Boys work and dress shirts 50c to 75c, knee pants 50c to 1.50, hats 0.50 to 2.50, caps 0.25 to 0.98. Blue Serge caps 65c. Many bargains. call and see.
Bargains on cups and sauces set 1.10 and 1.25, dinner plates 1.15 per set, slop jars 98c to 1.25, 14 quart granite and tin dish pans, cook pots 65 75 98c, water bucket 50c, school tins 20c6, galvanized oil can 35c. Window shades 6c, milk pans 20 25c, tin cups 5c, knife and forks 98c per set. In days 2,500 pieces Crockeryware to be placed on sale at 5 10 15 and 25c each.
About 250 garments remain in stock including Ladies, Misses and Children's cloaks and coats for men youths and boys. Deep price cuts promote value as winter nears with all wool items offered at fractions of their former value. Prices range from 5.75 down to 1.50 for ladies misses and children's cloaks and from 4.50 to 1.25 for men youths and boys garments.
Houston residents and visitors from Humble and nearby towns witnessed the initiation of 2051 Houstonians by the Ku Klux Klan on a vast field near Bellaire. About 8,000 robed and hooded participants formed a hollow square as 9,000 to 8,000 spectators watched. cars filled 20 acres, and a parade of robed members moved through downtown after the ceremony.
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