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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists mailing details from Bryan Texas dated April 28 1911 and pricing for subscriptions in and outside Texas. Lee J Rountree is named as managing editor.
The Bryan Eagle quotes editor Lee Rountree condemning a bloodless street duel in New York between two women over a degenerate man. The piece then mocks Dallas as prime for law and ridicule to curb vice and notes a farmer ejecting naked revelers from a field, ending with snide humor about societal progress.
The institute urges focus on law enforcement over lynchings and condemns violent mob action, insisting crime and its consequences demand lawful prevention and justice.
Col George Bailey of the Houston Post notes the contrast between a restaurant charging 15 cents for a cantaloupe and a Rio Grande Valley farmer earning just 1 cent. He jokes that carving cantaloupes requires skill.
The Navasota Examiner Review urges citizens to energy and effort to unlock commercial potential. It calls the Chamber of Commerce Civic Club and Young Men's Progressive League natural channels for directing activities and earning wholehearted support.
The writer argues workingmen bear burdens as crop prices collapse from producer to consumer. He cites a low cantaloupe price and high retail marks, praising Col. George M. Bailey of Houston as a rare voice who grasps the issue.
Quote from Governor Neff declaring twenty five years of advocacy for education and pledging to make education the crowning service of his public life if elected governor. He promises to inspire and aid legislation to ensure Texas youth access to facilities equal to anywhere in the world.
In a column from the Waco Times-Herald editor George C. Robinson urges Brother George Bailey to soldier on, joking about grabbing an extra tire and even making one from a silk shirt. He mocks Dallas Galveston and Hollywood dress par ties as popular but slyly notes resilience.
Sterling P Strong quits the senatorial race while Bob Henry gains support. Clarence Ous ley Cullen Thomas Earle Mayfield and Robert Lee Henry campaign in Dallas County with Chas Culberson and Phil Barry Mills also seeking legislature seats. Miller denies retirement and plans another run.
A. S. Ware asks committee members appointed by Bryan area pastors to meet at the K of P Hall at 7:30 this evening. The gathering aims to discuss future plans for the inter church athletics meet.
A rambling critique compares a British press mogul to Col George Harvey and recalls a foolish parrot and watch days to illustrate overtalking on topics they know little about in the United States. The passage lampoons media personalities and their intrusive commentary.
The Bryan Eagle reports the Local Sree from the Commercial Club halted several fraudulent advertising schemes. Secretary S F Eberstad and the Bryan Chamber of Commerce committee refused endorsements to two scholarships and other schemes sought for charitable funds highway booklets and meal cards, saving business men about $1000 and protecting the town’s name.
Mineral Wells Index reports Fatty Arbuckle laments his exile from films and proposes a return at a high salary while critics urge reform before another chance in public life.
A columnist voices frustration with U S public services and prices, noting rot in produce and high cost for low value fruit and vegetables. The piece uses satire to question efficiency and national well being.
The Randall County News objects to Earle B. Mayfield's speeches for U S Senate defending the flag. The paper argues some soldiers died for the flag and questions the editor's patriotism in reacting to Mayfield's statements.
Pat M. Neff Fred Rogers Harry Warner and Bro Bowlby race to finish the primary fight. Announcements platforms and money are in place with a possible run-off looming. If held it will be a warm clash in August.
Count Tolstoi warns Bolshevik rulers must feed Soviet troops or the army will collapse by mass starvation. He cites 50 000 000 Russians starving as powder and lead cannot replace food and clothing. He urges Americans following Russian doctrine to abandon it and work before it is too late.
A press dispatch from Brawley California reports about eight million cantaloupes rotting on fields as growers pause picking to curb overstocked eastern markets. They hope lower supply would boost prices enough for a profit, but later sales rise to 10 15 and up to 50 75 cents on dining cars and in restaurants, while producers still receive little.
Rewired street lights in Bryan City Park create striking illumination. Visitors arriving at night notice the glow and remark on Bryan growing larger in perception. The piece urges citizens to feel proud of their town and consider it among the best in the country.
Amon Williams returns from Fort Worth after shipping and selling two car loads of steers. He plans to ship two more cars on Tuesday as prices remain low.
Emily St. P. Nagle writes from Chautauqua Lake New York describing the Texas delegation at the General Federation biennial, the program coordinated by Mrs Floore, and highlights from sessions led by Mrs Winter and Mrs Pennybacker. She notes cold weather, campus clubs sending representatives, and pledges to Federation funds before Europe trip.
Somerville Tribune reports Rev B B Crimm a Baptist evangelist gave W Sledge Houston a car after learning he could not pay the overhaul bill due to floods. Crimm shipped the vehicle with all charges paid and Sledge now enjoys life.
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met Thursday at 10 AM with President W. H. Cole presiding and S. E. Eberstadt at the desk. Members and visitors discussed Hood’s Brigade reunion plans for 1923, a boll weevil poisoning demonstration in Brazos County, and thanked Hood’s Brigade members for the honor to Bryan. The next meeting is set for July 5 at 10 o'clock due to Independence Day observances.
The Smetana girls met June 26 with Miss Roten to organize a sewing club. Ten members attended as they chose red and green colors, planned cap and apron projects, lat making, dress form demos, and aim to raise funds for a store to start cooking lessons in Brazos County. Emma Kosarek notes the group’s wide awake spirit.
Former Lieutenant Governor W A Johnson of Memphis in the Panhandle visited Bryan on Wednesday en route from Hearne to Caldwell to promote his bid for lieutenant governor. He is touring Texas by automobile for two months and will continue through July 22, staying with Mr and Mrs Lee J Rountree.
Editorial urges citizens to return to God and the Bible to restore order. Authors claim moral renewal by religious practice would quickly halt the current troubles.
Senator Bob Astin and his wife visit Mumford where they separately call on Mrs. Onah Astin and other relatives during a regional trip.
East Nashville grocer W N Parsons lauds Thedford's Black-Draught as the best liver remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. He cites relief from headaches and torpid liver, saying he relies on it nightly and urges others to use the genuine product.
Octavus Beard of Dallas visits his sister Mrs Milton Davis and parents Mr and Mrs Tray Beard at Edge. Local residents return from trips, while construction of a stucco bungalow on College Avenue nears completion. A. W. Rhodes remains ill and several families plan travels to Paris Tennessee and Dallas for events and medical visits.
Cameron Texas July 3 The Brazos River Reclamation Association with twenty four counties to study flood control and land reclamation will hold a district meeting in Cameron on Friday night July 7. Speakers include Arthur A Stiles Lee J Rountree Luther A Johnson and A D Jackson. The Bryan plan backed by Governor Neff may guide action before 1923.
Mrs Chas Smith and son James and Mrs Louie Gammons arrive from Whistler Ala visiting parents Mr and Mrs W P Trant. An automobile party including Mrs Marshall Bullock and others go to Brazos Bottom and spend the day with Mr and Mrs T C Bullock. Miss Margaret Sangster of Nassot returns from Bryan College Station after visits with Miss Elizabeth Howell and Mrs W Bizzell. Several residents reported ill or visiting, and trips include Nav asota and Ursuline Avenue. Fine Mamie Ross peaches offered for sale.
Mr. Sam B. Wilson exhibited a seedling clingstone peach at the Eagle office on the Fourth of July. The Barton Cling weighs 14.5 ounces and 12 inches in circumference, from a tree bearing 34 peaches, all 8 to 14.5 ounces. Propagated by J. W. Barton, it is sun kissed with delicate tints and praised as nearly perfect in appearance. Wilson kept one peach and asked for the seed to plant.
Stiles A Giraud of Houston departed yesterday for Cincinnati on a business trip with Mr and Mrs Tyler Haswell. Miss Pattie Sims returned from a Sea Brook house party and Houston visit. Ad McQueen Jr and Mrs Gus C Street Jr arrived from an auto trip to Laredo with Paul Swancoat Jr. Rev Frank Benard Solin will speak at First Presbyterian Church tonight and tomorrow night at 8 15 under local church sponsorship.
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