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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle and Pilot lists publisher A B O Flaherty and post office registration date April 28 1911. It notes pricing for subscriptions 1.50 yearly six months 0.75 and other rates, Thursday issues, obituary and thanks notices five cents per line, advertising rates on request, and agents in New York with Associated Press and American Press Association memberships.
A Cincinnati Times-Star writer notes modern big crowds at athletic events echoing past public gatherings. The essay suggests recreation has expanded, with mass attendance driven by population growth and better transport, inviting deeper study of ancestral sports and public interest.
The writer ponders how monarchies England Bel l Italy Serbia might press ex tradition demands on Holland to try the Kaiser. France and the United States differ, and a reigning monarch would find a trial impractical. Hints that allies may pressure Holland but avoid punishment if a neutral government resists.
A colony of about thirty Chinese settlers began reclaiming nearly 900 acres of marshland near Mather Wisconsin. Skeptics doubted fertilizer free farming via repeated plowing and harrowing would succeed. The venture has produced its second big yield and returns profit to participants. One Chinese farmer had graduated from the University of Wisconsin agricultural school.
The London chamber of commerce recommends replacing silver with nickel in coins under five shillings, a measure that recalls Americans still using silver dollars. The article notes gold coins disappeared early in the war as banks withdrew them to fund the government.
The article notes a shift from hard cash to paper bills in ranching, farming, and mining regions. It highlights the tangible thrill of holding silver coins but explains modern commerce increasingly relies on paper money for ordinary purchases.
The text argues forests provide essential environmental services by cleaning air, guiding rainfall, cooling and humidifying the landscape, and sustaining water cycles. Deforestation risks desertification as heat drives away rain, making afforestation an international concern.
The piece urges young women to embrace leap year privileges in 1920 by telling any persistent admirer they plan to use them and to be direct if he fails to understand the hint.
The notice reminds taxpayers to pay income tax between January 1 and March 15 to avoid penalties. It notes the rate is higher than prewar levels, though the ordinary taxpayer pays less than last year. Standard exemptions of 1000 dollars for single filers and 2000 dollars for married couples apply.
The text suggests sending to the attorney general’s department for a pamphlet outlining the Dean law requirements. It notes uncertainty about violations for wishing for a drink and the possible breach of the law in such wishes.
The piece proposes that Bryan's business community join forces on a single worthwhile project to kick off the new year. It emphasizes collective effort on community goals as the year begins.
Business leaders in Bryan agree the housing shortage hinders development and call for a practical solution. The editorial urges readers to brainstorm and find ways to ease the housing bottleneck for the town’s progress.
In coming days Bryan citizens decide on joining an anti malaria demonstration campaign to create a mosquito free town. The state health board selects three groups of four towns for the project with Bryan included in the first group alongside Navasota Hearne and others.
The plan from the state health board assigns a malaria expert to three units while towns provide on the ground work. Financially the program saves more than its cost by reducing malaria and suffering, and even saves lives. The health boards will not delay in towns lacking interest, prompting a question whether Bryan will respond to the emergency and protect next summer's health.
The New York Sun comments on a U S government tentative budget for a single woman in Washington describing 388 to 39 cents weekly for amusements and 240 15 yearly for clothing with 10 cents weekly for religious contributions. The piece weighs humor against modest spending and social duties.
Visitors to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York can view the entrance porch of an early 1800s mansion by New Haven architect David Hoadley. The piece represents American architecture and hints at a future wing large enough to display a house and lot. The porch recalls its history as a Bristol residence, once linked to distinguished visitors, though entry remains restricted.
The insight arrives from a National Geographic Society bulletin noting that from Sonora to Yucatan more than fifty separate dialects are spoken. The piece argues that diverging language realities explain why witnesses give conflicting reports and underline Americans’ unfamiliarity with Mexican conditions.
A editor urges residents to stop blocking local projects and avoid being a knocker. The piece argues one persistent critic can derail many town plans daily while challenging readers to choose constructive support over negative interference.
The writer doubts many voters will accept discarding the blanket primary and returning to the old convention system for nominating state officers. The primary law may require changes, but is seen as a clear improvement over conventions often manipulated by politicians.
Baron von Leisner appears adept at debating diplomats except General Foch. The text urges Foch to propose ratification of the treaty, implying a pivotal push for approval.
The text argues not paying poll tax is not a valid reason to avoid voting for any candidate. It suggests one may settle old grudges unrelated to current elections.
After Christmas, readers are prompted to consider profitable framing of New Year resolutions. The piece suggests that higher effort yields better adherence, hinting at practical tips for motivation and potential earnings in the new year.
The text notes a Thanksgiving sequence with turkey and cranberry sauce on Thursday and hints at turkey hash on Friday. It describes active participation in a practice described as picking the bones.
An astrologer notes planets unaffected as he gazes heavenward. The scene highlights a calm celestial tableau with no apparent planetary disturbance.
An exchange questions whether the country prefers a decisive leader or a wooden figure as president, asking if the general would be wooden or not.
Consul Agent Jenkins faced allegations he planned his own kidnapping for profit. New claims surround Senator Fall, alleging he pressed the abduction issue due to financial gain.
Fragmentary notes mention interest in vast properties in Old Mexico and how motive is questioned. The text hints at intervention and scrutiny of actions, but specifics and context remain unreadable.
Former Attorney General Looney announces for governor and urges re submission to voters of a constitutional amendment to grant woman suffrage and another to separate A and M College from the state university. He says recent election results did not reflect public opinion.
Reporters note the excursionists aboard the so called Soviet Ark lack knowledge of their route and final stop while moving on a long voyage under the commander. The statement reflects uncertainty about location and purpose as the journey continues.
The text argues archists failed to achieve their life purpose as they aimed to teach hatred yet elicited intense hostility toward themselves. It asserts their failure and the strong public animosity they provoked.
Coal operators repudiate the commission plan for settling the original dispute with miners, noting the government appears to have overlooked one key party in resolving the strike.
General John J. Pershing purchased a home in Lincoln Nebraska and is now pressed to declare his intentions. Rumors spread that the general may retire from the army and possibly seek the presidency.
A brief note reflects on students abroad finding comfort at home and planning to rejoin school activities with renewed interest upon their return. The tone is hopeful about reintegration and ongoing campus life.
Bryan merchants report strong Christmas sales and high profits signaling a prosperous season and an upbeat 1919 outlook for the local economy.
A Zionist American report notes a broad urge among Jews to emigrate to Palestine. Applicants span 134 occupations with farmers leading but many skilled trades and professionals joining. Emigration spreads from the United Kingdom and United States to Poland, Russia, and beyond, while Dr. Lowenstein cautions cautious, steady development on fertile land offering modest returns and security.
The article remarks that once the Palestine issue is settled, enabling real movement toward a national home for Jews in Palestine, the world may see significant changes in a country with a unique historical role for humanity.
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle notes England plans billion-dollar credits to France, highlighting Britain as a growing creditor to Europe while the US debates currency deflation and export funding. It questions US leadership in international trade as Britain rebuilds commercial ties and borrows to obtain essential goods.
The Oregonian urges mutual concessions by both the president and the senate to secure world peace and national welfare. It praises the New York chamber of commerce for calling for negotiated compromise rather than blame, and argues for a meeting of minds through conference and give and take. It condemns Wilson and Lodge for obstructive pride and vows to end the deadlock.
The article discusses the postwar birth rate decline tied to higher living costs and labor shortages. It notes older states resist changes due to traditional life and introduces Australia as the source of the first plan to address the problem.
Advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as blood acting through the body to mucous surfaces, formulated by physicians with tonics and blood purifiers. Proposition includes a mail order request from Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio and a note about laxatives.
The New South Wales bill establishes child benefits funded by employers, targeting heads of families earning under 2000 dollars a year. Critics warn the plan privileges wage earners while shifting costs to salaried workers, risking class division and bureaucratic abuse in a hoped for sociological experiment.
Sherman, Dec. 30. John Moore, county probation officer, has reduced the cost of getting married. He is a superannuated minister and will perform all marriage ceremonies free of charge. He notes the average young couple faces expenses in starting out and offers to make the fee a gift.
An new schedule connects the north bound I and G N train with the Sunshine Special at Valley Junction. The Bryan train now departs at 11 24 rather than 12 24. Secretary Eberstadt of the Bryan Commercial club planned to press the railroads in the new year.
Ana M. Berlangay de Martinez, superintendent of the Mexico City school for the deaf, praises Texas schools and pupils. She notes American methods lead European systems, and plans translating local books into Spanish for her 160 pupil school. She will study vibratory teaching in St. Louis and visit Washington and New York.
A patriotic poem laments missing Marines at distant islands while recalling drill sergeants, tropical palms, and bunkmates. The speaker plans to ship over soon, praising Leatherneck sailors of the finest and sending health to the M G C and new recruits.
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