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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
6
Bryan Weekly Eagle records its mailing information and 1911 rates. It lists publication in Brazos County on Thursdays with annual rates of 1.50 inside Texas and 2.00 outside Texas. Lee J. Rountree is listed as managing editor.
The piece cites a Bryan Eagle remark about two New York women in a bloodless street duel over a degenerate man. It parodies Dallas gossip by recounting a farmer who disrupted a public nude gathering at a gravel pit, ordering participants off his field as they left in Adam and Eve costumes.
The statement critiques excessive discussion of lynchings and urges prioritizing police action to deter crime. It warns against mob justice and the deadly consequences of sin, urging authorities to curb violence.
Col George Bailey of the Houston Post notes a Houston restaurant sells cantaloupe for 75 cents while a Rio Grande valley farmer earns just 1 cent, quipping on the art of cantaloupe carving.
The Navasota Examiner Review urges citizens to unite through the Chamber of Commerce Civic Club and Young Men's Progressive League to unlock commercial and civic progress. It stresses concerted effort and full support for these institutions as channels for effective community development.
The speaker laments low farm mood and rotting crops due to profit margins. He notes prices on cantaloupes, contrasting half a cent paid to producers with fifty cents charged to consumers. He praises Col. George M. Bailey of Houston as one of the few who grasps the issue.
The speaker asserts twenty five years of defense for education and pledges to make education the crowning service of his public life as governor. He says he can inspire legislation to ensure Texas youth have facilities equal to anywhere in the world.
In a whimsical note from the Waco Times-Herald editor George C. Robinson, readers are urged to prepare for travel in true pioneer fashion with an extra tire and even a silk shirt converted into a spare. The piece references fashion shows in Dallas Galveston and Hollywood as part of the lively Gaitz humor.
The article notes Sterling P. Strong quitting the race and supporting Bob Henry. It lists Clarence Ousley, Cullen Thomas Earle Mayfield, Chas A Culberson, Robert Lee Henry active in the race while Culberson and Phil Barry McLad are not. Dallas County Miller announces not running again but then petitions to run.
A. S. Ware requests the committee from Bryan area churches to meet at the K of P Hall at 7:30 PM for a discussion of future athletic plans.
The passage compares a mother figure to a verbose U S figure, likening him to Col. George Harvey and Northcliffe. It mentions the foolish parrot and watch days that should be ended by Northcliffe and Harvey.
Bryan advertising committee led by Secretary S F Eberstad rejected two scholarship schemes and a charity fundraiser after verifying they lacked credentials. Additional proposals for a highway booklet and pay menus at business expense were also refused. The measure saved Bryan merchants about $1000 and protected the town’s name.
Sam E Miller reports in Mineral Wells Index that Fatty Arbuckle seeks a movie comeback offering 100000 dollars yearly while critics urge reform first. An advertised cure for drinking and gambling ends with a prison sentence in Ohio, provoking outrage from a reader.
An editor declares the United States the most wonderful country yet laments inefficiencies in public service. The piece notes rising costs with a joke about paying 35 cents for a 2 cent cantaloupe and criticizes fruit and vegetable spoilage policies.
The Randall County News objects to Earle B. Mayfield's speeches for US Senate referencing the United States Flag. The paper defends patriotism and criticizes the editor’s view of patriotism as misdirected.
Pat M. Neff Fred Rogers Harry Warner and Bro Bowlby are on the last lap of the primary contest with announcements platforms and campaign funding in place. A possible run off may come in August promising a warm clash if it occurs.
Count Tolstoi declares Russian Bolshevik leaders must secure food for the Soviet army or it will fall apart. He warns about mass starvation with 50 million Russians affected and argues that weapons, money, and propaganda cannot replace food and clothing. Some Americans following Russian doctrine should quit and work before it is too late.
A press dispatch from Brawley California reports about 8 million cantaloupes rotting on the ground as growers suspend picking for a day to absorb losses and curb eastern market overstocking. Prices later spiked to 10 15 and 50 75 cents on dining cars and in restaurants, highlighting exploited producers while midlevel distributors profit.
The city park now shines brilliantly after rewiring and replacing broken globes on street lamps. Visitors arriving by train remark on Bryan’s surprising size and brightness, while officials urge every citizen to feel pride in living in a top town.
Amon Williams returns from Fort Worth where he shipped and sold two car loads of steers and plans to ship two more cars on Tuesday. Prices are not high at present.
Emily St P Nagle writes from Chautauqua New York June 26 about Texas delegation at the General Federation biennial. She praises speakers Mrs Winter Mrs Pennybacker and Mrs Sims, notes cold weather and the Conference program, and sends regards to Bryan College women awaiting a possible Europe trip.
A fragmentary Somerville Tribune report recalls Reverend Crimm sending his automobile to Sledge Houston amid a humorous exchange. The tale centers on generosity during a flood disrupted period with Crimm covering all charges for the vehicle.
The Bry an Chamber of Commerce Board met Thursday at 10 with President W H Cole presiding. Attendees included Prof. R O Allen and 12 others. visitors R E Buchanan of the Texas Farm Bureau joined. Hood's Brigade reunion plans for 1923 were praised, and thanks extended to Mrs. Boroskie and daughters. Next meeting set for July 5, following July 4 holiday schedule adjustment.
Smetana Texas July 3 The Smetana girls met Miss Roten Monday June 26 to organize a sewing club Ten members attended on the yard side Colors red and green chosen for the group They will sew caps and aprons first and plan tat making dress form demonstrations and a future entertainment to raise funds for a store to start cooking lessons The club aims to be a leading Brazos county group with help from demonstrator Smetana Kosarek a member.
Former Lieutenant Governor W A Johnson of Memphis, now a lieutenant governor candidate, spoke in Bryan on Wednesday en route from Hearne to Caldwell. He toured Texas by car for two months and will continue the trip through July 22. He urged citizens to return to religious duties to ease troubles.
Senator and Mrs. Bob Astin of Mumford are visiting Mrs. Onah Astin and other relatives during a local visit.
Mr. W. N. Parsons a local grocer testifies to Thedford's Black-Draught as the best liver medicine for sour stomach headache and indigestion. He says he uses it daily and would not be without it and praises its liver-regulating and bowels-cleansing effects. Similar testimonials come from many across the country.
Octavus Beard from Dallas visits sister Mrs Milton Davis while parents Mr and Mrs Tray Beard stay at Edge. W R Scott and family return from Austin. Bryan housing gains attention as Parker bungalow on College Avenue nears completion. Many locals travel, host guests, and participate in church and civic activities across Bryan and nearby towns.
Cameron Texas July 3 special to the Bryan Eagle announces a district meeting of the Brazos River Reclamation Association with twenty four counties represented. Speakers include State Engineer Stiles Representative Rountree and Congressman Johnson. The Bryan plan backed by Governor Neff may guide topographical surveys and flood protection across the Brazos watershed from Young to Brazoria counties.
Mrs Chas Smith and son James visit family in Bryan after arriving from Whistler. Several local residents join auto parties to Brazos Bottom and Nav asota. Miss Sangster returns home after visiting Bryan and College Station. Various updates on ill health travel, peaches for sale, and residents traveling to Massachusetts and Galveston.
Mr. Sam B. Wilson displayed a Barton Cling peach on the Fourth of July described as one of the most perfect seedling clingstones. Weighing 14 1 2 ounces and 12 inches in circumference, the fruit came from a Wilson home tree that bore 34 peaches none under 8 ounces. Propagated by J. W. Barton, the Barton Cling was noted for sunkissed appearance and delicate tints. Mr. Wilson kept one seed for planting.
Stiles A Giraud of Houston traveled to Cincinnati on a business trip with Mr and Mrs Tyler Haswell. Miss Pattie Sims returned from a visit to Mrs P S Tilson in Houston as part of a large Sea Brook house party. Ad reads urge E V Rhodes and Company for tailored clothes. Ad McQueen Jr and Mrs Gus C Street Jr arrived from Laredo with Paul Swancoat Jr visiting Bryan and Houston. Rev Frank Benard Solin, a converted Jew and ordained minister, will speak at First Presbyterian Church tonight and tomorrow at 8 15 PM under local church sponsorship.
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