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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle announces its post office entry date of April 23 1912 and lists editor Lee J Rounterer as manager and editor. It provides subscription rates by mail in Brazos County and by carrier, noting Thursday publication and yearly/half year options.
Member of Associated Press reports Gonzales lawyer Judge W Madden Fly and Judge A J Wirth of Seguin contesting the January 10 special election to fill the seat of Senator C F Richards of Lockhart who resigned after financial loss in the legislature. Fly supports a constitutional convention and is praised as able and devoted to Texas prosperity.
A reader recalls meeting a friend in a fast car during Christmas season. The driver speeds by shouting a caution to “Be careful, please” while a bulldog sits in the back seat. The note ends with New Year wishes.
Moulton Cobb succeeds his father as editor of the Cameron Enterprise with Will set as business manager. If Father Cobb can raise funds, the Eagle believes Son Cobb will handle the writing, backing the father and son as a top class team.
Colonel George Tucker of the Gilmer Mirror says jazz is not music but the piece argues music remains music across places. A Bryan singer recalls an Egyptian wandering away during a hymn and the crowd agrees that music’s value lies in the listener’s familiarity and taste.
Col Swanson of Navasota along with editor James T. Elliott and Col Halbert of Sonora are praised as the real men who make Texas. The note recalls generous sausage from Grimes county and gifts from readers across the state, closing with greetings and a wish for longevity.
A Christmas Eve message from Mineral Wells Texas dated December 24 to Editor Sam Miller expresses enjoyment of the Eagle and “our sermon” and notes plans to leave for El Paso with Sam attending church Sunday night. The signatory MO E Quaid signs off and the note wishes Samuel and Johnathan a faithful year ahead.
Dr E P Humbert commends Saturdays Eagle for its eight page Christmas edition. He read every advertisement from Bryan business men and calls the issue a credit to them being unique and entertaining. He notes the labor and time required to print such a newspaper.
Corsicana Sun notes Col E C Huckabee, veteran reporter, travels to the Rio Grande country for a deer and bear hunt. The column lists officials and allies in Texas towns from Redo to Alpine to watch his back as he pursues game and braves the border region.
The Eagle editor receives a couriered sample of Chevon from Colonel James T. Elliott of the Texas Goat and Sheep Breeders' Magazine. The letter notes the meat was chosen by B. M. Halbert of Sonora and ships via American Railway Express with enclosed recipes.
The Houston Post quotes a Texas legislator saying Texans are too upset to elect a convention to write a new constitution. He criticizes those who doubt the people's intelligence and urges the fight to continue, declaring that no sane patriot is upset and that such men should step aside for Texas to grow.
Secretary S E Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce has been active collecting for the Good Cheer Christmas Fund in Brazos county. He searches his hat each night and finds money for the cause, and his tireless effort is praised as he never quits working for a good cause.
Hoard's Dairyman reports Snip Wanger 2nd, aged 13 years 1 month, set top Jersey marks with 18 226 pounds of milk and 941.11 pounds butterfat. The article praises dairy cattle gains in Brazos county, urges culling low producers, and highlights youth club activities and soil, terracing, and animal husbandry programs for January events at A and M College and in the county.
Hooligan and To bias were married Saturday evening at six at the pastor's home in Bryan with Rev. J. J. Tatum officiating. Both hailed as popular young people of Steep Hollow. The Eagle extends best wishes to the couple.
The Houston Post quotes the Dallas Times-Herald calling Mike Thomas the Masonic Grand Mother while the Brownsville Herald labels Lee Butler a champion gambler. The text mocks misused terms and notes machines at work on other things.
President W B Bizzell of A and M College expresses approval of the Farmers and Stockmen committee report after two days on campus studying needs and aims to aid legislative appropriations for maintenance and growth.
The marriage of Roger McGee and Mae Hensarling occurred at the minister's home Saturday at 7:30 pm. Rev. C. N. Calmes officiated the ring ceremony. McGee teaches in Bellville public schools. the couple departed for their Bellville home amid well wishes from Bryan friends and the Eagle.
Secretary Sam E. Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce visited his venerable mother in Jefferson for Christmas dinner and supper before planning a return in a few days to begin his 1928 work. He arrived at 8 25 p m and was at supper by 8 30 p m.
Sheriff L. E. Morehead and Deputy H. T. Wheeles arrested George Rountop on the Jones Bridge road nine miles from Bryan for making whiskey. A 50 gallon still and mash were seized and he was jailed. Later Sheriff Morehead and Deputy H. Kuntz arrested Andrew Armstrong and two sons Otis and Quincy at Cedar Creek for transporting liquor and seized about two quarts. They posted $500 bond for an examining trial Friday.
A large Edge meeting honored the Edge Blue Ribbon 40 team for winning the state championship, with 1400 Texas clubs competing and 925 finalists. Sears Roebuck prize Silverton talking machine showcased, and Vernon Dalhart noted as a Texas boy record pioneer.
The Buchanan brothers and a group of friends plan a squirrel hunt at Hall's Lake on the Navaset river, leaving Tuesday and returning Wednesday. S. W. and C. A. Buchanan of Bryan, W. H. Buchanan of Kurten, and R. L. Buchanan of Silverton will join the trip with ample provisions for a night out.
An agricultural notice seeks a representative for Brazos County to distribute a free booklet promoting HALF AND HALF lint and seed. It touts higher earnings and lists Best Cotton Seed at 2.00 per bush el with contact by J. M. Bligh of Decatur Alabama.
Fire at the W. P. Moore residence at Bryan and 28th streets caused a blaze starting at the mantle board. The Bryan fire department saved the house and nearby buildings with damage under $200 insured. Fire Chief Charles E. Jenkins was injured falling from a ladder and received knee, ankle, and shoulder injuries.
A four year old mule and a good automobile offered together for 225 dollars if sold before the first. The notice states a firm price and a deadline to create urgency for buyers.
Bryan friends report Mrs Rebecca Whitley in Steep Hollow severely ill with paralysis. In her 86th year, she is at home with son T. A. Hall and family. Survived by J. R. Hall and Will Hall among others. many relatives gathered as illness advances.
Cotton seed ad from Russell's Cotton Seed Breeding Farms Annona Red River County Texas promotes Russell's Big Boll Improved Lone Star Cotton. Highlights include high lint content 38 to 42 percent and early fruiting traits with storm and drought resistance. The farm emphasizes exclusive growing and ginning and offers limited seed sales with special car lot pricing.
Ed Cameron, a well known citizen, died Tuesday at Wellborn. R M Walker of the McCulloch Gordon Company prepared the body for interment in Hopewell cemetery Madison County. He was 41 and survived by a wife and many friends.
Mr Jewett M Palmer of Port Arthur wed Miss Myrtle Bay at Rev J J Tatum's home. The groom son of Normangee residents J H Palmer, the bride daughter of Richards residents J E Bay. He works for Collins Pharmacy in Port Arthur and she teaches in Millican. They left for home via Houston amid friends' congratulations.
An advertisement claims irregular bowel movements cause discomfort and constipation. It presents Herbine as the remedy to restore regularity, priced at 60 cents and sold by all druggists.
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