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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
2
Entered at the post office at Bryan Texas April 26 1911 as second class matter under act of congress March 4 1979 EE J Rountree J Buchanan
An Oklahoma note asks farmers to consider a countrywide strike by withholding wheat and other foods until prices rise. The piece argues such action harms public welfare, compares it to urban labor strikes, and urges positive production, industry, and normal distribution instead of halting markets.
Pat M Neff candidate for governor proposes cutting state workers in departments at Austin totaling about 2900 with a target of around 1000 directly to the payroll. He cites 20000 extra clerks and stenographers in Washington idle and urges congressmen and department heads to prune headcount to get down to business.
Reports from Mount Pleasant describe a very fine corn crop in North East Texas with estimates of yields potentially reaching forty five gallons per acre as the season progresses.
The Eagle urges Brazos County to adopt a Texas Highway Commission approved road plan to secure about 250 000 to 300 000 in state and federal highway funds. Delays risk Brazos receiving less while Grimes Robertson and Burleson counties may gain. The article warns of urgent timing as Austin prepares allotments under a 31 million statewide program.
The Waco News Tribune comments on Governor Edwards of New Jersey aligning with cloves and meeting Billy Bryan, arguing Bryan harms democracy, is out of step, and that prohibition is a settled issue. It notes Harding as another prohibitionist and predicts Edwards’ limited chances unless prohibition becomes an election issue.
The note warns that rats and bubonic plague are not the real threat. without abatement Galveston could face a devastating outbreak. The statement emphasizes the need for urgent action to curb the disease.
Hon. R. E. Thomason told Houstonians that Texas is saturated with politics and real business is neglected. He urged a shift from vote hunting to practical policy, calling Texas to turn out the political demagogue and get down to real work.
The Houston Post notes that in this era of divorce and separation no court can enforce alimony from a tomcat, joking that many Harris County residents are called tomcats. The column suggests roughly half of Heavenly Houston fits the nickname.
A Kurten youth asks where to find easy wealth in oil. The Eagle notes a Bryan boy’s brief trip to Vernon in search of promoters’ promises, only to be stranded between trains for about five hours.
The copy critiques Roosevelt suggesting a real budget system and implying department employee cuts by about half would prove his statesmanship beyond mere syncope. The text frames the issue as a test of leadership and fiscal reform.
The speaker contrasts sugar profiteering with clothing price gouging by Fred Gimbrel and his gang, arguing profiteering in essentials harms the public. Emphasizes the need to wear clothes and calls out outlaw activity as worse than sugar theft.
A quotation notes government letters urging saving money and criticizes propaganda and 250,000 government employees as waste, arguing that trimming excess staff would aid thrift and savings efforts.
Pat O Keefe of Dallas serves as fifth assistant sergeant at arms for the Texas delegation to Frisco. Cone Johnson chairs the group and with prohibition active five women delegates accompany the contingent, aiming to keep the immortals from losing more than 5 percent at Frisco.
Meredith says olive poisoning stemmed from bad packing and urges reform. He notes profiteers overly price olives and claims previous claims of danger blocked consumption even by the wealthy, calling the situation regrettable.
With about half the able bodied men loafing or striking it will be some job to keep business going this winter. It will take iron and pep to do it but the real manhood of the country will do this and there is hope in the old land yet.
Colonel George Bailey of the Houston Post is charged 1.05 for a ham sandwich in Frisco. He claims he was not only quartered but skinned, a costly price for a vacation and a hope he will get enough funds there.
Brazos county residents drafted Lee J. Rountree of the Bryan Eagle to run for representative of Brazos Grimes counties. Rountree, though new to Brazos, is a veteran journalist with statewide recognition and legislative experience. Supporters praise his ability and note Texas needs more men like him.
District Agent A W Buchanan and Mr C L Benson spoke to a crowded Tabor Welfare Club about Dr W R Hendricks missing due to sickness. Buchanan urged continued efforts for community improvement, noting egg day fundraisers and plans for an electric light plant and a county fair exhibit to win the Dallas prize. Judge Maloney recalled tax restraint achievements.
The Lawrence Grocery Company hired Hugo Linz to lay a concrete floor in the corner building of their wholesale establishment. Linz employs a large crew removing the old wooden floor and filling with dirt in preparation for the new concrete. Manager Lawrence says the improvement should have been made years ago.
Misses Ruth and Ruby Gooch of Navasota traveled through Bryan today en route to Little Rock Arkansas. They will be members of a house party hosted at a school friend's home.
Judge John C. West from Waco attends the Hood’s Texas Brigade reunion with daughter Miss Decca Lamar West who shares stories of the recent Democratic convention in Dallas. Major J. K. P. Hanna of Calvert, Capt. W. C. Walsh of Austin, and Gen. Felix H. Robertson of Waco also join the reunion alongside longtime Texans and revival figures.
Bryan Chamber of Commerce reports County Judge Ma loney says material has been ordered for the College Bryan highway repair, with work likely to start soon though freight strikes and holdups may delay initiation. The road near the Country Club entrance is deteriorating rapidly and could become nearly impassable if not fixed.
Mrs. J. W. Brosig and Miss Kathleen Blackshear of Navasota are among reunion visitors in the city today.
William Wyeth James died in Fort Worth at an old age after a storied career as a captain and outlaw. A cousin of Jesse James, he fought in three flags from Civil War guerrilla campaigns to later wars, including service in London and Australia before settling in Texas.
Rockdale Rockdale Reporter notes E A Camp of Milam county may run for Congress in years ahead. The article mentions Rufus Hardy of Corsicana as current holder who will not seek re election.
Mrs G B Butler of San Marcos visiting sister Mrs George A Adams attends the B Y P U encampment at Palacios.
Claud Lawson, master radio operator aboard a U S Navy sea fighter, reports from Panama City on June 14 1920 that he is having a great time and will sail tomorrow for Honolulu.
A list of candidate announcements covers Dr. Leon Harp for the Legislature and multiple county and precinct posts. Names include Lee J. Rountree for County Judge H O Ferguson Lamar Bethea for Sheriff L E Morehead for Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth for Tax Assessor Jim Darwin for County Superintendent Mrs May Stevener Wilson Prof Eck Smith for Commissioner Precinct 1 Ke B Holland for Commissioner Precinct 2 George P Edge John Sabo for Commissioner Precinct 3 J L Burt Chas Merka M Degelia for Commissioner Precinct 4 J H Gammon John M. Moore J D Conlee for Constable Precinct 5 Frank Krc.
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