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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
6
The message lists subscription prices for the Eagle publication in Brazos County and outside Texas. Local rates are $1 per year or six months, with a weekly edition described as punished Thursdays. Out of state rates are $2 per year or $3.25 for six months.
Governor Neff is said to disagree with parts of the Senate while not all senators oppose his positions, reflecting a split opinion within the chamber.
President Harding readies for the March 4 inauguration as a hungry, out of office party is set to gather daily at the White House. A distressed friend seeks Mark Twain for help and receives counsel to do some concentrated thinking.
A harsh critique targets a local knocker as arch enemy of the community. The writer urges the knocker to abandon his hammer, buy a horn, and stop obstructing others’ efforts while drawing a salary. The Eagle says the knocker has no safe place.
A Waco News Tribune editorial urges parental guidance over juvenile mischief. It argues that strict control is not needed but families should monitor youths associates and whereabouts after dark to prevent crime while preserving normal youthful behavior.
A reflection on true beauty focusing on acts of service and kindness over material wealth. The poem contrasts ostentatious displays with the quiet, righteous deeds that give life meaning, suggesting spiritual worth surpasses worldly jewels and possessions.
A satirical editorial argues against drastic obesity reform proposing jail and firing squad measures for fat individuals. It praises taft like figures and mocks East Coast reformers while defending the presence of corpulence as a source of humor and vitality in the press community.
The Nebraska State Journal argues the 1930s party conventions produced extraordinary leaders. It claims Democratic speeches elevated Palmer above Pericles and praised Ohio’s favorite son, while Republicans showcased several figures surpassing Washington, Lincoln, and Roosevelt in rhetoric and promise.
Opinion notes raise questions on disarmament Sunday laws moving the state university minimum wage reforms and prison policy urging thoughtful citizens to engage for better government and fair salaries.
A reflective list of maxims contrasting virtue and folly. It frames ideals like education, honesty, forgiveness, and national unity, urging earnest personal effort to curb unrest and inspire real work.
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church voted to start a six month Mission Study course. The first book is Making America Christian with sessions monthly led by Pastor Dr. John A. Held. The class is open to nonmembers and a church banquet for the whole membership is planned.
An advertisement pitch touts a small price option for cold remedies in the Daily and Weekly Eagle. The note suggests readers consider advertising to reach a broad local audience.
The Civic Committee report praises work on Court House grounds and new trees. Contributions come from Woman's Club, Chamber of Commerce, City Commissioners and A & M sources. A spring play by Hon F L Henderson is teased, with Margie Barry to lead drama study.
Austin report quotes E D Shurter as saying the University of Texas Interscholastic League is not the largest yet growing rapidly with 3278 schools, up 271 from last year, and counties statewide pursuing 100 percent membership.
Brazos county farmers are planning and laboring toward modern conveniences on the farm. The TI. M. Cook home on route No. 6 in Steep Hollow features running water, Delco lighting, concrete walks, and a concrete milk shed floor. Cook’s crops include large corn and sweet potatoes with sales in Bryan, plus peach sales in summer. The home has a windmill, elevated tank, and hydro system, all built by the family over decades. Brazoe county towns to feature more such homes in these columns.
Lieutenant Colonel Williams of the Infantry Reserve Officers' Training Corps praised Allen Academy after a all day inspection of cadets at Allen. He noted progress over last year and commended the school for teaching self discipline and responsibility while stressing the need for loyal student body support to sustain the ROTC program.
Mrs Mira Jolly, aged mother of Mrs John Reed of Bryan, died at the Reed home on Pletzer avenue Wednesday at 3 pm after a brief illness diagnosed as erysipelas of the eye. She was seventy, lifelong Baptist, formerly in Tryon church Brazos county, body laid to rest that afternoon after services at the Reed home. Daughters: Mrs John Wilson of Rock Prairie, Mrs Arch Sutton, and Mrs John Reed of Bryan.
An early morning remedy on the tongue followed by a water swallow at bedtime is advertised as curing constipation and headaches. The claim is sold with a guarantee by Roman and Wick Drug Store.
Special to the Eagle from Austin Texas Feb 8 Representative Rountree of Brazos County introduced H R No 363 to create a more efficient road system. It makes county commissioners ex officio road commissioners sets duties for overseers pays 2.00 per day for excess days, allows land condemnation for road use and enables cash payments in lieu of work with an emergency clause. Referred to the Roads Bridges and Ferries committee.
W S Wilson died at 8 30 this morning at his Bryan avenue home after several weeks illness. He was 68, born in Rome Georgia, lived in Bryan over forty years, and survived by his wife two daughters a stepson two sisters and a brother. Funeral at Saint Andrews Episcopal Tuesday at 4 pm with interment in city cemetery. Relatives have arrived for the services.
A memorial notice honors W S Wilson of Bryan a longtime railroad employee. The text praises his quiet dignity honesty and influence for good noting his devotion to his wife and musical evenings at home. It concludes with a prayer for peace and rest in death.
Steephollow boys beat Smetana 16 to 8 and Steephollow girls win 28 to 4. Referees were W. M. Stone and Jonn Hysler.
J. A. Tobias has sold his stock of confections and fancy groceries to B. Jancik of Caldwell who will assume charge March 1 and continue the business at the same location.
A. F. Lever of the Federal Farm Loan Board told the Madison Marketing Conference that nine to twelve month credit papers would help farmers. He proposed pooling assets to issue farm loan bonds, enabling orderly marketing, warehousing, and credit, backed by farm mortgages managed by registered associations.
B. H. Knox dry goods will move from the Noto Bros. restaurant building after extensive alterations. Repairs will take weeks, but the new Knox store aims to open in time for spring goods display. In the interim, business continues at the old stand.
An old advertisement touts Rub My Tism as a remedy for bruises cuts burns sores tetter and other skin woes. The copy claims fast relief and a soothing tonic effect.
Miss Della Lawrence of Bryan national secretary of Kappa Kappa Gamma departs Thursday for Washington D C to attend a special conference called by the National Committee. She will be in the capital city for two to three months and will visit friends in Washington New York and other eastern cities. Bryan expresses pride in her achievement and her selection for this official work.
Bryan High School girls defeated Calvert 12 to 11 in Calvert Texas on Friday afternoon. Highlight plays came from Constantine Bradbury and Nannie Shell Waldrop in the corner for two field goals. Bryan lineup included Waldrop, Bradbury, Sims, Merka, Henrys with substitutes Sims, Taylor, Taylor, Newland, Terry. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Cleveland.
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