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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
2
A Texas article calls for higher per pupil education spending, noting Sweden spends about 120 dollars yearly per student. It argues Texas, though prosperous, should invest more to foster an educated future generation and national progress.
The Lufkin Leader ceases operations after a year of publication amid financial strain. Editor Will West invested effort and funds but could not sustain two local papers, per the Rockdale Reporter. West will continue in the job printing business in Lufkin and receives well wishes from the local newspaper fraternity.
The Sam Club of the Texas Press Association was honored in Austin on Friday night with formal introduction to members of the association, state legislature, and Austin citizens at the University banquet. Lee J. Rountree presented the recognition, with Sam Hill represented by Henry Edwards of Troup. The Mineral Wells Index notes the playful public relations motive behind the event.
Representative from Nolan county backs a bill establishing a textile and industrial engineering school at Texas A and M College Bryan. It proposes $100000 for woolen and manufacturing buildings and $5000 for equipment, aligning with west Texas state college plans and broad support among supporters of Texas Tech College of the West.
Tax bills have passed the House at Austin and are now before the Senate. All revenue measures must originate in the House and proceed to the Senate for final passage. The next ten days promise intense work in Austin, with defeat likely to trigger two extra sessions of the 38th legislature, though a single special session for appropriations is hoped for after regular sessions.
Governor Neff asks the Texas legislature to levy a five percent oil tax and additional amusement taxes to raise funds for education. He says Texans spend 30 million dollars yearly on amusements and 2 million on chewing gum, arguing taxation for education is warranted.
Joe Merka formerly of Brazos County is coming back to his North of town farm after running a bakery in West Texas. His family will move back to live there when the West term ends at the local school.
Snowy crust on pavement forms from melting droplets freezing into a thin glaze. Pedestrians slip as conversations drift toward weather and small annoyances.
The Waco Times-Herald notes Aggie guard King Gill rarely gets a shot but consistently delivers a whale of a game at guard and stands out as a star.
Funeral services were held for Captain A. J. Tabor at Shirock cemetery conducted by Dr. John A. Held of the First Baptist church. Five robed Klansmen presented the American flag and a firey cross of flowers as tributes while Klansmen delivered formal prayers praising loyalty to the order and devotion to their “sacred purpose and principles.” The oration included Klan vows, religious verses, and calls for patriotism and unity within the organization. Continuous homage and blessings were asked for the departed member as he entered the “Empire Invisible.”
A short print advertisement promises quick relief from heartburn or indigestion. It claims the preparation drives out badly digested food and makes the user feel better. Sold by all druggists for 60 cents.
Mr. and Mrs. Will M. Jones of Route 6 announce the birth of an eleven pound baby boy at their home this morning. The Brazos County Poultry Association president is praised by friends who expect the child to be trained in the way he should go and perhaps to lead the association in the future.
In a satirical note the Alpine Avalanche mocks Texas Republican George Purl of Dallas, a bachelor and author of a didactic pamphlet with blank pages after the flyleaf, praising a bill targeting wife desertion as a felony and suggesting a counter tax on bachelors to aid families.
The Houston Post quotes Geo. M. Bailey mocking government overreach in a Lincoln Day speech. The Granger News notes a shopper’s remark about buying from a “good” place and ends with a cheeky moral about advertising in the home paper.
A quoted remark emphasizes that diligence and persistence can compensate for natural ability. It suggests attempting efforts despite self doubt and encourages trying anyway.
A light verse notes how a modern woman endures winds and air while arranging her hair with wit. The playful line imagines Mother Eve and a fig leaf as a humorous accessory.
The article argues that true advertising should be treated as an investment rather than a cost. It discusses long term growth, brand value, and the potential for higher returns through strategic campaigns and measurable impact.
A detailed invitation outlines the Eighth Annual Texas Forestry Association meeting to be held in Austin on Arbor Day February 22 with sessions in the House of Representatives. It cites forestry policy concerns, potential lumber imports, and the need for state legislation to promote forestry, fire prevention, and public welfare. The program lists morning and afternoon sessions with speakers from Dallas, Greenville, Balmorhea, Victoria, College Station, Houston, Washington DC, Urania, and Jasper, plus an evening session with state leaders.
Navasota Texas February 15 machinery and equipment are being installed in the building soon to house the newly organized Navasota Dairy Products Company. The plant will be ready for business within days and will manufacture ice cream and dairy products while operating a creamery to buy local cream. Part of the plant was moved from Livingston and the rest of the machinery added to increase capacity. The company is capitalized at $10,000.
The Smetana District's three white schools and one Negro school closed Friday night due to funds shortage and will reopen Tuesday morning after Governor Neff signed an emergency appropriation bill. Five or six teachers are not at work today.
A compact notice promotes using the Eagle want ads for quick results. It emphasizes speed and reliability in placing classified listings to reach local readers effectively.
In Austin on February 19 the Texas House approved concurrent amendment No. 18 to submit a constitutional convention question to voters at the next general election. The measure passed 77 to 38 after hours of debate, directing 93 delegates to be chosen by direct vote in March 1925 with 15 delegates at large eliminated. The Capitol, Austin, named as the convention site with the first Monday in May 1925 as the tentative date.
Representative Lee J. Rountree spoke in Austin about a $150,000 land purchase for A and M College and $100,000 for an Extension Service building plus $25,000 to ready Gathwright hall for a dormitory. He outlined aims for forestry preservation and irrigation expansion to boost Hidalgo County values and Texas tax rolls. Dr. B. Youngblood accompanied him, as talks also touched on a possible $350,000,000 federal bill and a future Denver briefing.
In a legislative roll call, 59 members opposed the Lackey amendment barring office holders from serving as constitutional convention delegates while 41 supported, with 60 present and not voting. Mrs. Wilmans and Smith were present but abstained. all others were absent.
Representatives Quaid and Rountree introduced the first sine die adjournment resolution of the session fixing quitting time at noon on Wednesday March 14. The measure was laid on the table subject to a call and is to end the session.
Ed Waller of Waller’s Drug Store Hubbard Texas reports a six month health turnaround after taking Lionized Yeast now weighing 154 pounds with improved appetite and energy. The Ironized Yeast Company Atlanta guarantees results or money back with a ten day supply for one dollar.
The State of Texas vs Horace White charged with the 1918 killing of Dr Ben Harrson in Grimes County has been set for trial in District Court on Thursday March 8. A panel of 130 jurors was drawn for the venue by Judge W C Davis. All criminal cases will be heard in the third and fourth weeks of the February term.
A healing remedy named Liquid Borozone claims rapid mending of flesh including human or animal wounds cuts and scratches. Available in price tiers of 30c 60c and 1.20 and sold by all druggists.
Out of town visitors gathered in Bryan yesterday to attend the funeral of William Hajek, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hajek. Remaining relatives included Miss Ludmilla Hajek of Temple and Antone Hajek of Houston, along with several Hajek and Rochen family members from West Texas and nearby towns.
Notice announces a meeting for every rural teacher at 9:30 AM and all rural trustees at 1 PM on Saturday February 24 with the county board at 2:30 PM. Trustees of College Consolidated are urged to attend due to important business concerning their school. D. J. McDonald, County Superintendent.
C A Schram of Kurten visited Bryan today delivering nine head of fine beef cattle to Will Cloud at the Eagle office. The cattle were described as exceptionally fine with the best weighing 825 pounds at twenty three months.
V. J. Boriskie a Brazos county poultryman shares January data from his 166-hen flock using trap nesting. 152 layers produced 3099 eggs averaging 20 plus per hen for the month with some not laying due to pulllets and moulting. Profit details and an ongoing record by a pedigreed Barred Plymouth Rock hen are noted.
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