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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1923
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle records show Lee J. Rountree as manager and editor and note Associated Press membership. It lists office in Bryan Texas and posting date April 23 1912 as second class matter under the 1878 act.
Experiments on Bates experimental road show night use wears highways more than day use. Chief highway engineer Clifford Older explains daily heat makes the center convex while cooler night air makes a concave road with edges curling up. Heavy vehicles on road edges tend to cause crumbling. Testing began late March and was delayed by floods.
Stanley Davis, driving a high powered car on the Dallas Ford Worth highway, collided with a heavy truck. Two companions were killed and he and others were injured. Davis said he had to hit the truck to avoid hitting a woman and baby. The piece lauds him as a hero and cautions against speeding.
The town paper stands for community interests and public service, a benefactor in every citizen’s view. It urges readers to support journalism as essential to a thriving community.
A short editorial calls for immediate restoration of normal conditions by men behaving bravely and performing their duty. It argues fear hampers progress and stresses collective responsibility to resume business and everyday life.
As the thirty-eighth Texas Legislature convenes in January it confronts a new constitution and a sweeping agenda. Forestation water conservation flood control highway construction public schools general education and tax reform are among major issues likely to be brought before the body per the McKinney Courier Gazette.
The Mexia News reports discussion of Henry Ford as a potential presidential candidate. It notes Ford, described as the world’s richest man, could capitalize his wealth at about 2 billion dollars and would yield six percent. The piece adds a wry remark about the prerequisite being a straight path.
This piece urges readers to support the newspaper and its efforts by cooperating with local business leaders and citizens. It frames a healthy press as a mirror of loyal citizenship and calls for communal responsibility to drive progress.
Alumni and former cadets of the Agricultural and Mechanical College aim to raise $20,000 to erect a monument in memory of the late Governor Ross, with organizing efforts underway in Bryan.
Governor Neff rebuked a "maudlin mania" for criminals, citing 7,928 Bell county petitioners asking for pardon or commute of George Hornsby’s death sentence. He praised the courts and warned against hero-worship of criminals, urging trust in the judiciary to safeguard life and property.
Sheriff L. E. Morehead, traveling by auto, went to Ennis to return Bryan B. H. Rodman and his son Virgil to Bryan on a charge of theft. Rodman has used several names and reportedly fled after taking board from Mrs. L. H. Tucker. Police traced stolen clothes from Mrs. Claude Griffin and the Boy Scout Home on College Boulevard.
Mr and Mrs B G McDonald depart for Easterly Robertson county where he will supervise oil tank construction. The couple wed Christmas Day in San Marcos with Mrs McDonald, formerly Wynifred Barnes, noted for six years teaching public schools and a respected educator.
Relatives and friends report Mr. T. R. Batte is in very serious condition following a major operation at John Sealey Hospital in Galveston. Mrs Batte and the family are at his side as doctors monitor his weakened state during the crisis.
A Chicago hotel man notes Texans identify by state but all Texans share loyalty to Texas institutions. The piece highlights unity across cities from Amarillo to Brownsville, El Paso to Texarkana, rallying behind the Cotton Palace Exposition and the state’s upbuilding, with Henry Grady’s phrase cited to describe Texan loyalty.
A Texas columnist asserts the legislature should resolve flood control land reclamation and irrigation issues to unlock wealth and production. The piece urges self-preservation driven laws to boost state values and growth.
The Texas Conservation Association committee in Austin proposes a bill for comprehensive surveys of streams to assess flood prevention needs and water storage potential for irrigation or power. The plan includes locating dam sites and estimating costs, with a push for state funding to cover part of flood control and reclamation projects.
Representative Lee J. Rountree of Bryan arrives for a legislators caucus and plans to amend the Texas constitution to require listing voter political affiliation on poll tax receipts. He will stay until session, proposes funding for education, flood control, and a statewide watershed survey with a quarter million dollars for topographic work.
The Bryan Eagle notes Senator C F Richards resignation citing unsustainable costs of serving as a lawmaker while pay remains fixed for 50 years. Editor Rountree, Denton Record Chronicle and Will C Edwards urge citizens to fulfill duty beyond money, praising Edwards' service and urging fearless, unpaid public service.
A stark war-time line contrasts Ireland's fighting with Germany's loafing, arguing the conflict inflicts high costs in money and casualties. The piece frames the struggle as a shared, costly pursuit demanded by nations and people.
Sunday evening union services at the Bryan Tabernacle brought a record crowd from First Christian First Presbyterian Free Will Baptist First Methodist and First Baptist. Under Mrs H O Boatwright the union choir delivered a strong musical program highlighted by congregational singing and a solo by Mrs D S Buchanan. Rev C N Calmes presided and pastors offered brief talks on fellowship faith missions soul winning and youth involvement.
Brazos County farmers will hear A K Short and J C Pridmore speak on terracing drainage cover crops and fertilizers to boost yields. The January 15 campaign covers soil improvement from the farmer’s view with field demonstrations at Rock Prairie Harvey Korten and Tabor, plus nearby farm field meetings.
The McKinney Courier Gazette urges merchants to advertise more in 1923. It argues newspaper advertising expands customer reach, creates buying mood, lowers fixed costs through quick selling, motivates salespeople, and rapidly adapts to new conditions. The piece frames advertising as essential for profits and business growth.
Tribune article argues Bryan and Brazos County possess financial backing labor is the only obstacle despite potential from nearby mills. It envisions a modern cotton mill with up to date machinery and ample power, plus trained management, strong local business support, and ready raw cotton from area farmers. Houston and Waco are pursuing mills, so Bryan should act now.
A Brazos County Red Cross executive board meeting elected the 1923 chapter board from a nominating committee list. Members include W H Cole J K Parker A M Waldrop J Webb Howell Rev J Gliessner E J Jenkins Rev S Moylan Bird and others from Bryan College Station and area communities. First meeting set for January 16 at 2 pm at Red Cross headquarters Bryan to elect officers and review the past year’s reports.
The Philathen Class of First Methodist invites members to a class party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. O O Henderson on Tuesday evening at 8 oclock January ninth.
An 19th century style drug ad touts Herbine as prompt relief for biliousness constipation and upset stomach. It promises quick correction of these conditions and lists price 60 cents with sale by all druggists.
Mrs Amanda Colson 68 10 26 died at home after long illness. Formerly of Grimes county now of Bryan, body prepared by McCullough Gordon Company. Buried in Zion cemetery at Iola. Survived by sons S W Colson and W D Colson of College.
J Dixie Smith of Harris County thanks Bryan Daily Eagle for coverage of his oath ceremony and deputy swearing in. He aims to deliver a strong administration with public cooperation and sends regards to Mrs Rountree and Bryan friends. The letter underscores commitment to public service in Texas.
Dr. John W. Black and Dr. W. B. Cline of Bryan along with Dr. Mae McAdams and Dr. R. B. Ehlinger of College Station will travel to Waco for the Twelfth District Medical Society two day session. Black chairs the scientific section and Cline presents a paper on Treatment of Corneal Ulcer. The meeting runs through Wednesday night with social events planned by Waco residents.
The home of Mr and Mrs T C Nunn on College Boulevard was badly damaged by fire this morning about ten. A defective flue likely started the blaze and went undetected until sizable headway. Firefighters arrived promptly but the top and lower rooms suffered extensive damage. Much furniture was broken or trashed during removal. Loss estimated at about $1000 with no insurance.
Sheriff L. E. Morehead brought back B. H. Rodman and son Virgil from Ennis after a pursuit that ended with the recovery of stolen property. No items were taken from Claude Griffin’s home or the Boy Scout house on College Boulevard. The Rodmans were later jailed to await grand jury action.
Representative John E. Quaid of El Paso learned his new motor car valued at 4500 dollars was stolen Thursday night while his wife attended a reception. He sent telegrams along the border requesting officers to watch for the vehicle.
Reports received by Mr. Wilson Bradley show Elizabeth Ann Bradley in the Baptist Sanatorium in Houston has a slight improvement for the first time, easing worries of anxious friends on the morning update.
A morning fire alarm at 7 from W. O. Sanders home on East 29th street caused excitement but no damage. It burned out of a flue and soot fell inside rooms, narrowly avoided disaster thanks to Sanders's prompt action.
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