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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1923
Page
2
Bryan Texas weekly edition lists Lee J. Rountree as manager editor and notes newspaper is entered at the Bry an post office as second class matter under act of March 8 1878 with Associated Press membership.
Homer D. Wade of the West Texas chamber praises the passage of the Rountree reclamation bill for 600000 as it moves toward the senate. He notes the chamber’s five year history behind conservation and irrigation efforts and highlights arid lands that could be reclaimed by upper reservoirs and lower river dams.
Major Henry E. Ellis criticizes Senators Dadley of El Paso and Davis of Dallas for pushing calls for sixteen extra sessions in one term. He notes Texas history prevents such vast legislative business and urges a serious, constructive program over endless sessions and empty promises.
Texas House members reach final passage on the reclamation and conservation bill and move toward submitting a 1924 proposal for a constitutional convention. San Antonio convention advocates constructive legislation, echoed by the governor’s recommendation. lawmakers appear poised for action.
McKinney Courier-Gazette calls for support of home merchants over Sears Roebuck and other foreign houses. It warns that boycotting local shops could drain taxes, harming schools churches and public institutions, and urges readers to consider the impact on the community.
President Bizzell of the A and M College travels to Austin after favorable committee reports on the Carpenter of Dallas bill to establish a textile engineering school. The college already trains in textile work and may gain additional equipment and expansion through the bill on the floor, per Will C. Edwards in the Denton Record Chronicle.
Representative John M. Adams of Fort Worth, once a Bryan citizen, is seriously ill at his home and not expected to attend the Texas legislature sessions in Austin. He is a cousin of Geo. A. Adams of Bryan.
The Fourth Estate urges every town business to make an annual advertising appropriation in the local newspaper, stating no business is too large or small to advertise in the home paper.
In Franklin Texas readers question editors Lane and Rountree about postponing the Robertson county sausage project due to ongoing springlike weather. The note reflects local curiosity and informal civics in the Franklin Texan.
Three deacons were ordained at First Baptist Church in a service opened with devotion. The Ordaining Council included Rev. C. F. Bullock Rev. J. M. Bullock Rev. W. B. Busby Rev. J. L. Wallace and Dr. John A. Held. L. E. Dowd R. R. Ellis and E. E. McAdams were the candidates examined and ordained.
The voting machine in Austin reportedly casts the votes of 150 members in one minute, a vast speed improvement over prior fifteen to twenty minute processes. The install team included Representatives Rountree Teer Faubin Dinkle and Smith and the $30 000 device is expected to pay for itself in one session. The Texas press notes past machines cost taxpayers much more and urges continued use.
Overview of filing deadlines and locations for 1923 income tax. Singles with net income $1000+ or gross $5000+ and married couples with net $2000+ or gross $5000+ must file by March 15 1923. Details cover Form 1040A 1040 guidance plus applicable laws. Tax rates include four percent on income up to $4000 over exemptions eight percent on the remainder and a surtax 1 to 50 percent on net income over $6000 for 1922.
Fifty years ago the Galveston News reported the International and Great Northern Railroad track completed to Longview. Regular trains likely to run through on Monday. The Hearne Free Press notes thirty six dogs counted at one house door in Hearne.
In the Texas Press Association the Sam Club denounces the proposed Lee Club as a rival that could eclipse their own. Dismay rises as supporters warn of shifting influence within the association and its member groups.
Sam Miller of the Miner al Wells Index, vice president of the Texas Sam Club, opposes the Texas Lee Club citing potential trouble at Galveston during the Texas Press Association meeting in May. The note addsGalveston has long faced strife since Lafitte’s era.
Brazos County through the Brazos County Poultry Association launches a campaign to grow the poultry industry. The plan aims to raise farmer income and provide more fresh eggs and fried chicken for residents.
A quote suggests a Bryan slogan for 1928 advocating a cotton mill for every Bryan citizen and a statewide message urging more cotton mills for Texas. The remark reflects local economic optimism and a push for industrial growth in the era.
In Franklin Texan commentary lawmakers Hon. Lee J. Rountree and Hon. O. D. Baker are urged to resolve a rate statute clash. The piece notes two contradictory laws on the books and calls for a correction to settle the legal rate controversy.
A Lometa Reporter note describes a cashier using a blank printed in Chicago or New York to alert a home printer that a bank account is overdrawn. The tale highlights a harsh jab about banking practices and regional prompts.
Min eral Wells Index reports a fashion trend note stating that the newest style in men’s clothing features women as a design influence. The item reflects a playful article in a 1920s era newspaper tone.
Prof J B Bagley of the A and M College textile department left for New Braunfels to assist in placing contracts for machinery for a new gingham mill. The Merchants and Planters Cotton Mill is a $1.5 million corporation building the mill. The textile department’s merit is recognized by leading cotton industries and this is one of many calls for advice.
The 1923 annual report to the Chamber of Commerce urged citizens to improve themselves daily and cultivate lawfulness and civic virtue. It promotes personal progress, better home surroundings, and constructive effort to strengthen society.
The Dallas Galveston News argues that Texas should fund topographic and hydrographic surveys for flood prevention and water storage. It notes the Rountree bill for 300000 annually for two years passed engrossment by 76 to 48, but faces opposition. The piece stresses state duty to survey state streams, potential tax gains, and drought and flood losses that conservation could mitigate.
A reminiscence quote praising local newspapers as a community’s best friend and deserving support, emphasizing loyalty and public-spirited roles of press in towns.
The Thirty-eighth Texas legislature reports favorably a Rountree joint resolution to call a constitutional convention and votes on several tax proposals. Governor Neff urges a broad reform package including a uniform tax standard, severance tax, expanded gross receipts tax, and delinquent tax collection. Measures on education funding and university improvements also move forward.
Judge Gipson of Wichita county backs a Texas reclamation measure as legislators push a two year survey of streams with a 30 000 dollar annual appropriation. The bill envisions the Wichita Lake project with a 5 million dollar cost reclaiming 200 000 acres and 160 billion gallons capacity.
With the New Year added interest is manifest in the various Sunday schools of Bryan and attendance is making very satisfactory increases. Attendance on Sunday January 29th was as follows: First Baptist 409, First Methodist 294, First Presbyterian 149, First Christian 838, Free Baptist 73, Episcopal 44. Total attendance 1054.
The discussion centers on raising roughly 340 million in taxes and then allocating the funds. The state currently owes about 2 million more than it has available to spend.
Eight young women take examinations for county home demonstration agent roles at A M College under the Extension Service. Names include Pearl Carlyle Edith Thomas Elsie Curlin Willie McDicker Martha Bridges Gladys Henry Helen Richardson and Mrs Willie D Gossett. Some will be assigned to counties March 1 subject to test results.
The Bryan Rotary Club hosted a noon luncheon at the Green Parrot Tea Room with Rev. S Moylan Bird introducing speaker Miss Mary Ferguson relief manager of the Western Union office. She spoke on telegraph use in business and its role as a time saving tool supported by statistics and stories for local business leaders.
Jess Cook spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Cook of Steep Hollow Esker Martin and W H Atkinson of Steep Hollow were in town today.
Advertisement offers a representative for Brazos County to distribute a booklet free. Claims Half and Half product yields more lint and profits, with Best Cotton Seed priced at 2.00 a bushel. Mentions J. M. Bligh of Decatur Alabama.
The 1923 executive board met at Red Cross HQ with W. H. Cole presiding and resigning as chairman. E. J. Jenkins becomes chairman with Tyler Haswell as vice chair and Fred L. Cavitt as treasurer. Cavitt also joins the executive board. secretary post deferred. The Bryan City Commission donated $300 to health work. An adjourned session will decide program scope for 1925. Nursing Service committee named to coordinate with public health nurse.
Prof. and Mrs. C. B. Cook of Pittsburgh have arrived in Bryan to visit their son in law and daughter Prof. and Mrs. Charlie Marten. Cook reti red in June after twenty three years as principal of Allen Public School Pittsburgh a 1000 pupil school.
The Bryan Cemetery Association directors met January 25 to authorize an annual membership drive led by Mrs. Jno E Astin and to seek city council endorsement of the Cemetery Endowment Fund. Beautification plans progress. treasurer shows combined funds totaling 210.27 with modest receipts and disbursements since fall.
A local dealer promotes a broad inventory appealing to buyers seeking value. The message emphasizes variety and customer fit, inviting shoppers to explore options and make a purchase aligned with their preferences.
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