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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1921
Page
6
In Brazos County the Weekly Eagle notes editor Lee J. Rountree urges workers to abandon squabbles and focus on housing and improvements, condemning blue sky schemes. The paper shares a Waco-Tri bune warning about Pat Neff’s inauguration and cites Houston Post comparisons praising San Antonio and Houston while noting unemployment.
The Waco-News Tribune argues for reducing the army of unemployed as millions engage in nonproductive work. It notes high prices unemployment and inefficiency, and urges better duties. Dallas reports its famed jail hosting a reception by seventeen inmate women in fashionable attire.
The Examiner-Review predicts a noticeable road improvement within a month on the King's Trail at the south county line. It argues half the mobile tax funds should repair this main route and notes prior neglect in sections. Commissioner Barry backs the push for well maintained roads.
A Waco News-Tribune piece mockingly weighs a $25 000 damages claim for a broken heart. It jokes about costs of courtship such as gum ice cream shaves and jitney fares, proposing a playful itemized bill and a 10 percent punitive add on.
Houston Chronicle argues Texas's 50 year old constitution is outdated as railroads and big business grew, cities expanded, and many states revised their charters. The piece urges radical revision or a wholly new constitution to meet modern conditions.
The Chronicle argues amendments rarely pass and favors calling a constitutional convention to draft a redraft in line with 50 years of practical precedent. It contends public demand for revision grows as long as the current constitution stands, with elections repeatedly featuring amendments that often fail.
In Austin on February 1, Texas House members debate HS. C. No. 12 to call a constitutional convention. A narrow test vote left the resolution on the calendar 62 to 57. Several lawmakers privately admit fear that the public would elect the delegates who draft a new constitution.
Prof J L Cobb has been ill for a week and hopes to resume teaching soon. Bryan visitors include Cliff Martin and J B Priddy families. Miss Onah Shaw resigns as assistant teacher. Miss Risinger named to fill vacancy. Young People's Union at Cottonwood meets Sundays at 7 30 PM. Ella and Hettie Francis host a party for domestic science girls and male guests with tongue dance. Domestic science club meets Friday with new officers. schools to provide evening program. Club plans a supper entertainment in a new form.
The Pastors Association backs a nationwide appeal urged by President Wilson for famine relief in China. A collection will be taken on Sunday February 6, with donations accepted at the Eagle for Bryan readers to help feed fifteen million in imminent danger of starvation.
Prof D Scoates head of Agricultural Engineering at A and M College Texas will address the Sixth National Tractor Show and Educational Exposition in Columbus Ohio February 7 to 12. He will speak on February 7 and then go to Manhattan Kansas for Farm and Home Week lectures at Kansas State Agricultural College.
Washington reports General Wood declined the Governor General post offered by President-Elect Harding. Friends say Cuba success marked him as fit to guide Philippines toward independence, while some push for his cabinet role. They note the distance as a reason for rejection.
Chicago, Feb. 1 The Journal of Criminal and Crimology Law notes that every farmer’s residence and rural post office is now about one eighth as far from Chicago or Springfield as twenty five years ago. Travel time dropped from four hours by horse to about thirty minutes, aided by autos and paved roads. It warns of city dangers and urges a rural state police to meet the increased need.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directorate ratified standing committee appointments and admitted seven new members. Highlights include donations to the Woman's Club, support for the High School Annual, and new leadership for the entertainment committee.
N. Lewis of Tyler died at a local sanitarium from a fractured skull and pelvic injuries after being struck along the Orphans' Home road near Dallas. He had stopped for fuel when hit from behind and did not see the car flee the scene. The body was sent to Tyler for burial.
In Nashville a grocer, W. N. Parsons, lauds Thedford's Black-Draught as the best medicine for sour stomach indigestion and torpid liver. He says it has long served him and others well, aiding liver function and bowel cleansing, with no substitutes or imitations acceptable.
In Bryan Brazos County poll tax payments dropped below normal as midnight deadlines approached. County records show 2137 paid with 25 exemptions versus 2336 last year, while city payments reached 586 compared with 617. City property taxes ran above average, while county figures are pending. The new relief bill lowers delinquent penalties on 1920 taxes to five percent but takes effect after 90 days, delaying expected benefits.
Special to the Eagle reports a fund drive to build an A. and M. Masonic Club House near the campus at College Station. G. L. Smart, Worshipful Master of the Brazos Union Lodge, urges contributions from Masons statewide to create a space for sons to spend evenings, receive wholesome instruction, and promote fraternal fellowship.
Mrs. M A Benbow died at her daughter Mrs Bessie Lawrence home in this city Monday afternoon at 5 30 after a long illness. Funeral conducted at 2 30 from her late residence with interment at Alexander cemetery. Rev H C Willis of the First Methodist church officiated. Pallbearers were E W Crenshaw J L Edge E J Jenkins John M Lawrence W W D Lawrence and J D Martin.
The article reports 15,000,000 facing starvation in China with 45,000,000 in famine, many scraping by on roots and weeds. One thousand deaths daily are feared as northern famine worsens cold. American churches and President Wilson's committee urge aid. a special collection will be taken next Sunday through the Eagle office.
College Station Texas January 31 The Ninth Texas Older Boys Conference closed with Earl Selama Palestine named president Lawrence Moore Houston named vice president and John Brazelton Corsicana secretary treasurer A single morning business session set the tone with reports from the resolutions and findings committees The group urged stronger Bible study in Hi Y activities and an active educational advertising campaign The importance of skilled leadership for employed boys clubs and the four pillars of character building were emphasized Delegates toured college farms and facilities before departing on late trains for home
Lois Pipkin daughter of Rev and Mrs J J Pipkin will speak at Baylor College Belton Charter Day tomorrow. She returns as alumni president after guiding student life and has been a leading figure in college plans since her entrance years ago. She will visit her sister Lida Belle Pipkin a Baylor student this week.
Paris reports a firm chief was sentenced to one month in prison for overcharging 127 francs to repair an old stove. He must also pay a 1000 franc fine and have the sentence posted at the firm’s door for seven days. An expert valued the repairs at 27 francs.
The Brazos County Junior Red Cross sends thanks from soldiers in Mission Texas and other camps for Christmas gifts magazines and letters. Red Cross chapters schools and individuals supplied turkeys pies cards and charity items for the sick and wounded across several Army posts and border stations during the holiday season.
A Bryan Eagle report playful in tone interviews bankers Fred Cavitt and Houston Cole at City National Bank and Major L. L. McInnis at First National Bank. The piece notes fearless bankers, bachelor status, and a rumor of a bank heist, ending with smug admonitions that robbers should beware.
The many friends of Dr. E. W Solomon former pastor of the First Methodist church in this city mourn his bereavement in the loss of his aged mother Mrs J W Solomon at the family home in Montgomery Alabama Friday. Mrs Solomon was in her ninetieth year and until a few months ago was in perfect health with all faculties preserved and active in church work. She was the grandmother of townsman W W Solomon and the Solomon family extend condolences. A few doses break a cold read the Eagle advertisements.
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