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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
2
Publication details for the Brazos County paper include post office entry in 1912, with class matter under a March 1878 act. Rates shown: daily mail prepaid three months 2.26 dollars, yearly 4.00. weekly Eagle in Brazos County 1.50 per year, six months 1.00. Published Thursday. Associated Press member.
Representatives of the American Bankers Association, the Texas Bankers Association, and officials of the A and M College met in College Station to outline a plan for intermediate-term farm credit. The idea targets nine months to two years to help farmers finance crops, with broader cooperative marketing as part of the effort to ease farmer debt and align credit with production cycles.
Friday dispatches recount a Missouri mob that seized a man believed to be guilty only to learn the real culprit was alive and jailed for another crime. The piece questions mob praise and urges faith in law, jury trials, and organized justice as society’s safeguard against savage acts.
A crepe myrtle bush at Main and 26th draws attention with its beauty and color. The piece urges passes by to plant trees and flowers, noting small acts can greatly improve town appearance and civic pride.
The piece argues Texas residents should spend locally on Fort Davis in Texas rather than visiting Colorado. It notes Texas climate and scenery rival the Rockies and suggests stronger Texas advertising would keep money in Texas and benefit local tourism.
The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite Greece awarded the 33 degree to four Americans, including ex Governor Allen of Kansas and John Dawson of the American Red Cross. Soon after Jerusalem’s British entry in 1917, New Zealand Mounted Rifles Masons obtained permission to meet in the Mosque Omar on King Solomon's site, reportedly the first lodge there since BC 600.
The Kurten community hosts the Third Annual Reunion of Edge family members and descendants from Brazos and surrounding counties. Prominent Edge relatives from Bryan Reed Okla Tyler Yoakum Teague Dallas and Temple attend along with local club members plan Brazos County Day at the Short Course. Local officials and Miss Roten provide support as organizers set next meeting for Aug 3.
Judge J Felton Lone of Hearne accepted the appointment to succeed Judge W C Davis as district judge for Robertson and Brazos counties. Davis will resign to become Chief Justice of the Texas Court of Civil Appeals at Waco. The Franklin Texan lauds Lane as a suitable, long time Robertson county resident and Hearne lawyer-editor worthy of the post.
President Harding urges true Americanization after war stressing that citizenship must be inseparable from soul. He praises the American Legion’s role and calls for full national participation to uphold core practices that built the country and guard its vigor.
Readers note a repeated town trend of felling trees to make way for new houses and street widening. The poem line urges protection for trees sealed by youth, reminding of their sheltering value and pledge to defend them now.
New Bryan D. D. White and Company open a hay grain feed and produce business in Bryan. The shop will operate on a cash basis and offer only the best quality products from a new concrete building on Bryan Street.
Mr. and Mrs. J A Knight and two children Dora Dell and J A Jr from Madisonville visit Mrs M E Stockton in Bryan. Knight editor of the Madisonville Meteor notes splendid crop prospects in and around Madisonville, possibly the best in years. Also in Bryan are Mr and Mrs J L Holligan of Steep Hollow.
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree elected to fill unexpired term on the Bryan chamber of commerce board after the death of her husband Hon. Lee J. Rountree. She also leads the Bryan Eagle and the Publishers' Auxiliary extends well wishes for a successful year in the chamber role.
Governor Neff vetoed the cut in appropriations from 600000 to 375000 for the Texas reclamation and conservation program. The act would fund surveys and maps of river watersheds and storage lakes to reclaim millions of acres, alleviate floods, and boost taxable wealth. Supporters say the measure is one of the state’s most constructive laws and long overdue.
A. and M. College officials led by T. O. Walton report a successful trip through Brazos county farms including John D. Rogers Allen Farm. The party found crops promising but warned farmers to guard against pests and weather risks. Rogers reported premium cotton from Acala seed and plans to expand with a new seed-breeding program led by Julian McDonald. The tour also covered Terrell and Clay farms with 50 bushels per acre corn on Clay. The Wellborn area suffered drought, raising insect concerns and crop growth worries.
Reverend J J Tatum, a veteran minister who has united 305 couples, conducted his first wedding of a Black couple on Thursday. An emergency call from the courthouse summoned him off duty to wed a dusky bride and her timid brown skinned fiancé, and the knot was tied as the couple went away rejoicing.
A Texas Bankers Association and American Bankers Association committee met with A and M officials at College Station and decided to push cooperative marketing and intermediate time credits as key topics for the Texas Banker-Farmer Conference to be staged at A and M December 10 11. D H Otis A M Graves and W A Philpott Jr attended the session. Herman Kindt of Kurten was in Bryan trading with merchants.
Nearly 100 Scouts set off from the courthouse lawn at dawn to the Wixon Lake camp under patrol leaders and a crew of cooks. Officials include W. S. Barron and Henry Wickes guiding the trek, with C. G. Walker Sr. in charge of meals and morale.
Bryan Boy Scouts journeyed from the courthouse to Wixon Lake Ranch where 87 scouts raised the Stars and Stripes. They voted unanimously to name the new camp Camp Stuart Barron in honor of their Scout Master, Hon. W. S. Barron, and a banner was painted with the name at the entrance.
County Superintendent D J McDonald publishes contest rules and prizes from the American Legion for essays on Why America Should Prohibit Immigration for Five Years. Prizes include 750 500 and 250 dollars. medals and certificates. Entries due October 12 1923 with final judging by November 1 1923.
Miss Mary Jones daughter of Mrs 8 D Jones and L H Goodman son of Mr and Mrs T B Goodman of the Harvey community were quietly married at the home of Rev J J Tatum on Thursday at 8 o clock Rev Tatum officiated. The couple returned to their Harvey home where Mr Goodman is a prosperous farmer. The Eagle joins friends in congratulations.
Government gauge records forty four hundredths of an inch of rain in Bryan on Thursday. Rain began around 5 30 and nearly stopped thirty minutes later.
Mrs John C Wells and her son F Wells travel along the Colorado Gulf Highway painting red and white signs. John C Wells directs field work while Mrs Wells gathers town data on highway conditions. They ask Bryan about a tourist camp and note local activity. John M Moore, precinct 1 commissioner, reports a large crowd at a Franklin Sunday singing event.
Modern science celebrates Calotabs as a de-nauseated calomel tablet. Taken at bedtime with water, it claims no taste no griping no nausea and a next day felt improvement with a purified liver and system. Sold in sealed packages 35 cents large 10 cents small with druggist guarantee.
Fred Rose of Madisonville fractured both bones in his right forearm Friday afternoon when the Ford he was cranking backfired in front of the Geo A Adams Insurance Agency. He was taken to Bryan Hospital for treatment. He was accompanied by A Anthony. The visitors were with Mr and Mrs B Kellett and family and planned to return to Madisonville after treatment.
Brazos county poultry raisers plan a Tuesday night meeting at the chamber of commerce rooms to form an egg marketing association. With rising standard-bred poultry, organizers seek to protect growers with surplus eggs as the industry expands.
A vintage advertisement touts Pepsinated Calomel as a gentler English calomel treatment for liver cleansing. It claims no griping or nausea, targets children, and guarantees relief by tomorrow with a money back offer from M H James Co and other druggists.
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