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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
2
Obituaries and cards of thanks cost five cents per line. The paper lists rates for subscriptions and advertising, noting prices for weekly and daily editions and that foreign and other agencies handle ads.
A Senate post office report cites 40000 farmer responses urging lower acreages and less production for 1920. The piece argues farmers suffer while urban workers gain, urging renewed effort to boost supply and curb price rises, likening to Millerrand and Soviet Russia's twelve hour day as examples.
Dr. W B Bizzell warns against creating a second A and M College in Texas due to massive costs and tax burdens. He argues the West Texas Chamber of Commerce misreads the fiscal impact and that funds should support existing institutions rather than a $4 to $5 million venture with a $1.5 million annual appropriation.
Market quotations from twenty-five years ago list cotton at 5 1 8 cents per pound, sugar 4 1 4 cents, breakfast bacon 10 1 2 cents, eggs 17 cents per dozen, fresh Texas country butter 4 6 cent per pound, chickens 3 dollars per dozen, and whiskey 2 dollars per gallon.
In a wartime style scene, authorities seize all liquor in the Ranger oil fields to aid the fight against the flu. The effort backfires as whiskey disappears in a day while the plague persists, leaving observers to note the rapid consumption of ounces and half-pints like snow on the river.
Dallas judge and long-time court of criminal appeals member M. M. Brooks declares for unconditional repeal of the suspended sentence law of Texas. He argues the statute harms the criminal class in Texas and has yielded few benefits.
Press dispatches report West Texas Chamber of Commerce seeking a new A M college via legislature action with a Fort Worth meeting on February 23. The piece criticizes the push, warns of funding strains on existing Texas educational institutions, and urges focusing on better salaries for instructors and preserving current colleges.
The editorial extract from the San Francisco Call argues against leniency for the Kaiser and presses for his surrender and trial. It condemns mercy as charity if it enables “savages” to evade justice and calls for a definitive policy on the League of Nations and postwar reconstruction to end wartime begging and restore work.
The New York World treats Herbert C. Hoover as a serious candidate only in joke. It argues that a presidential nominee must belong to a party and cannot win as an independent or non affiliated figure.
A Up shur county community reports 167 hogs and 338 dogs per census data. The note implies a need for more hogs and fewer dog clubs, suggesting inefficiency without leaving the region.
Sam H Dixon, candidate for state commissioner of agriculture, promises a potato curing plant in every county where sweet potatoes are grown if elected. The piece notes Texas produced a million bushels of potatoes last fall and expresses support for his candidacy and salary of 2500 dollars.
A Fort Worth dispatch notes the West Texas Chamber of Commerce will meet February 23 to discuss creating an Agricultural and Mechanical College for West Texas. The Texas A and M College in Brazos County is praised but critics say a single location cannot serve all soils and crops. building another college would worsen finances. The piece urges funding and practical demonstrations, warning that Texas faces an educational crisis needing broad support rather than new institutions.
Instructors of established Texas institutions hesitate between proposing new builds and actual construction. The West Texas Chamber of Commerce notes a gap between theory and practice, urging action over rhetoric.
The Daily and Weekly Eagle announces that A. J. Buchanan will serve as local editor and manager in the future. He has long worked in the Eagle's business and news departments and is well known to the citizenship. the company invites any business entrusted to him and seeks courtesies for him.
The excerpt argues Europe should assume reconstruction duties and the United States should provide real tools rather than perpetual handouts. It condemns charity lacking in productive means and warns that Europe gains nothing from criminality and loafing. The text urges global effort to restore postwar stability.
The piece notes heavy press focus on elk losses in Yellowstone while cattle losses, numbering in the hundreds of thousands yearly, attract little notice. It warns that Americans must soon shift stance on several economic issues to address shrinking beef supply.
Members urge Associate Country Demonstration Agent W. B. Hargis to invite A. L. Ward of A. and M. college or another authority for a talk on February 20, the date of the next meeting. The organization shows growing interest.
Secretary Franklin K. Lane of the Interior Department tenders his resignation to the President, effective March 1. The piece questions his ability to resign despite the cabinet’s approval and notes his twelve thousand dollar yearly salary.
The Texas Councillor claims Brazos county will probably go Republican in the upcoming election. The Councillor editor reportedly revised the wording three times to reach the word probably and faces the nondescript reward in the hereafter.
A quoted line from St. Paul about work and reliance is noted by George Bailey as fitting a platform. The remark is attributed to Paul and linked to Methodist and Democrat associations without further context.
Ed Blackshear of the Navasota Examiner-Review notes the ER will try to live on despite hard times. He observes many large papers consolidate while smaller ones suspend due to rising operating costs and surging material prices.
After his near unanimous loss in the presidential race France recalls Clemenceau's remark on Armistice Day and notes that in fifteen months his name was repudiated. He saved France but could not save himself as authorities deserted him.
The text argues farmers will not join a new political movement and warns that a potato strike could raise prices to three dollars per pound, causing hunger. It claims strikes raise living costs, compare them to war, and have nearly doubled costs without benefits.
A wartime opinion claims some Germans fear a trial of the Dutch madman will rally the people behind him and spark Armageddon. The writer argues there is no good Kaiser except a departed one and urges removal of the Kaiser now.
The Eagle asks a pointed question about luxury and a nearby philosopher replies with a wry line. He quips that true luxury means a pair of suspenders for every pair of pants, a playful take on comfort and fashion.
A drummer group warns that continued strikes in the United States will curb production and efficiency, leading to higher prices as orders go unfilled. The message implies mounting labor pressure affecting supply and costs.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce favors erecting another A and M College, likening it to a forward educational movement. Promoters recognize the true situation and the strenuous fundraising methods being used to secure enough money to pay for it.
Farmers are advised to accurately assess labor capacity before allocating land to cotton cultivation. The caution stresses matching crop area to available workers to avoid shortfalls and ensure successful yields.
A short public notice laments the lack of livestock and garden space in many households, highlighting shortages of cows and poultry and stressing the need for including livestock and gardens in home setups.
Repairs to Pitts Bridge are underway and the highway into the Brazos bottom territory will reopen soon, restoring access to the rich area.
The article notes Bryan has ample coal supply and expects to endure until warmer weather arrives, expressing gratitude for the preparedness.
The report notes that although the general flu has not launched an offensive in the sector, authorities insist on taking every precautionary measure. The emphasis is on heightened readiness and vigilance despite the lack of active threat, with standards and procedures reiterated for safety.
A cheerful note contrasts northern snow with south Texas sunshine and smiles, suggesting warmth and comfort during winter.
The Denver Post announces a $25,000 reward for the physician who finds a cure for influenza. The editor of the Post appears to have endured a severe illness, inspiring the offer.
A campaign launches a film based demonstration of southern farming and dairying practices intended to attract settlers. The effort aims to illustrate crop methods livestock care and dairy production to persuade new residents to relocate southward.
If you are going to be counted in the census enumeration you must be stir yourself and see that your name is on the rolls. Bryan has only a few more days in which to complete its count.
A distressed note claims a mass walkout as prices rise with every strike. The piece suggests workers plan to quit en masse, hinting at broader labor tensions amid an unsettled economy.
In a candid note, locals say General Pershing could find warmer reception in Bryan than in Houston and Dallas, with residents pledging a cordial greeting and hospitality. The casual remark signals broad local enthusiasm for his stop.
Secretary Daniels of the United States Navy declares America has fiddled away the past year in a tragedy of tragedies but provides no identifying culprit. The remark suggests national disappointment while offering no clear at fault party.
The text notes that the nation's finances are not necessarily in decline as 566 banks designated as depositors have been dropped. It states the government is carrying on its business through the reserve banks more than ever before.
The remark repeats a long standing view from New York financiers that the money question remains the primary restraint for a period.
A compact devotional piece cites biblical verses warning against oppressing the poor for gain and urging justice for the needy. It contrasts serving God with mammon and highlights teachings on wealth, righteousness, and the kingdom of God.
Bryan-Dabney White of the Fort Worth Gazette is visiting the Agricultural and Mechanical college this week in the interest of his paper. White is now editor of the Tyler Courier Times and is leading a very strenuous life.
A Capri County editorial questions making prohibition a campaign issue as rain drives hope for reform amid drought and public fatigue. It argues policy clarity matters more than slogans while urging focus on practical solutions.
A speaker argues that ongoing agitation helps, but real city building requires people and practical housing not fragile paper structures. The statement emphasizes practical development and living needs over rhetoric.
Washington reports a naval engagement dominating recent news, diminishing the perceived impact of a submarine attack. The event highlights heightened naval activity and strategic tensions in the capital region.
Advice from the Texas Forest News at A. and M. College urges planting shade trees in dormancy, ideally February or early March in Texas, with emphasis on proven hardy species, local nurseries, and careful pruning for long term vigor.
J R Smith a well known Reliance citizen suffered a partial stroke affecting his left side while in the city today. The episode occurred in front of the W J Coulter store and he was rushed to his son J Coulter Smith’s home where a physician was summoned. He remains conscious and able to talk though his left side is seriously affected.
The railway system in the United States faces severe strain as transportation grows less efficient and costs climb to high levels. Staffing numbers steadily rise each year, while it remains unclear when reforms will occur.
A reflective line notes that while bright lights attract, the real satisfaction lies in three square meals provided in most country homes, underscoring ordinary sustenance over celebrity glamour.
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