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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
4
Official post office entry announcing Bryan Texas as second class matter dated April 23 1912 under act of congress March 8 1878. Includes the classification 76 2.20.
The piece discusses Thomas Jefferson praising Jesus as a sublime code of morals and criticizes harsh moralism. It cites Jesus forgiving the adulteress, teaching forgiveness, and opening salvation to all, contrasting with a severe moralist view. It notes Jefferson’s disputed statements about Jesus as philosopher and Christian, with references to the Jefferson Bible and various quotes.
A critical reading of Jefferson's Bible is presented with a focus on his Fourfold depiction of the crucifixion and tomb. The author argues Jefferson ends hope in resurrection and immortality and challenges Brother Robinson about his stance on faith.
The column recalls a gift of cigars from the mechanical end of the Bryan Eagle office after a Christmas Eve lunch. The sender praises the linotype operators and proofreaders for their work and notes they will remember the team as long as the cigars last.
Brazos Hotel and several buildings burned on Christmas morning in Bryan. A hotel guest lost 3000 in currency as part of about 12000 in total losses, with only 2500 insured.
Cartoonist Dr John Knott of the Dallas Galveston News presents a cartoon showing a man in a seven passenger car reacting to a dealer who says gas prices rose due to higher taxes. The piece laments wasted road use and urges action to prevent road destruction from needless luxury driving.
The Eagle urges a shift from mob law talk to firm enforcement. It criticizes leaders for their vision and warns if they fail, their professions will be as sounding brass and tinkling cymbal. It pledges zero tolerance for mob law and promises crime will drop.
The Fagle praises Mr F E Lichte for backing a Brenham cotton mill project. Brenham superintendent Tucker called the Brenham mill a paving institution. The Magic backs the effort to raise cotton, ship it 3000 miles, and manufacture cloth locally for Bryan.
Cotton experts predict a global famine by next June. Brazos County farmers call for doubling the crop on the same acreage as 1921 and 1922 to share profits with producers, hoping pests and floods cooperate for a fair crop.
The speaker condemns Governor Parker for ignorance on Louisiana crime, warns the situation will worsen if unaddressed, and alleges criminals wield influence over public officials. The critic calls for sharp action, with many officers deemed fit for penitentiary or hard labor.
Texas legislators debate a proposed constitutional convention and a process of amendments. Homer Hendricks defends a commission plan with a $250 monthly salary for a secretary. W. E. Doyle calls for a leaner system, fewer judges and lawmakers, and abolition of the railroad commission. Rountree urges rapid action with minimal quibbling and broad principles. North Texas voices from Young and Wilmans express support with reservations and undecided stances.
The Bryan Eagle notes Senator C J Richards resigned over expenses in Austin. Editor Rountree and Will C Edwards defend legislative sacrifice, urging Texans to fund lawmakers properly. Edwards praises local institutions and calls for citizens to do their duty without complaint.
Yesterday morning at 9:30 the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vavra was celebrated at St. Joseph's Parish with a high mass of thanksgiving. The couple, long time residents near College, now live in the Berger Addition with five sons three daughters and many grandchildren in attendance. One daughter is Sister M Augustine of the Ursuline Convent in Galveston Texas.
Mark Waite arrives from Houston to spend Christmas with his mother and sisters in Bryan. Many locals and visitors travel for the holidays including families from Shepherd Elmira Somerville Waco Belton Mexia and Beaumont.
Local notes show Miss Mamie Evans leaving tomorrow for Abilene after several months as a popular employee of The Fair. A roundup mentions Sheriff Morehead and Deputy Wheeler in Brazos Bottom on official business and multiple holiday visits around Bryan, with various nomes and towns listed.
A quiet December wedding united Miss Louise Clark of Amherst Massachusetts and Mr. Scott Anderson of Alice Texas at the Smith home. Rev Scholl officiated as the UT graduate groom and Smith College graduate bride planned to reside in Galveston where he works for the Galveston Daily News.
Fire began in the servants' house of Coulter Smith around 10 30 Monday morning but was quickly controlled by the fire department. The blaze caused only slight damage and did not threaten the main building.
The Eagle advertised receiving 100 garden seed packages from Congressman Rufus Hardy for the first 100 callers, but the stock was exhausted on the first day. Calumet Baking Powder Company puzzles, numbering 500, also ran out after one day, leaving about 200 children without a puzzle as many waited Tuesday for turn. The paper laments not having enough for all local children.
A community song service is scheduled for Saturday night at Steep Hollow. Residents of nearby areas are urged to attend and the public is invited. Mrs I M Cook serves as chairman.
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