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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
2
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Governor Neff hits the campaign trail amid summer heat and calls for warmer weather attire as he plans stump speeches across key locales. The remark about shedding a winter coat highlights the brisk pace of his outreach.
In Mexico a shift from many holidays to scarce bread and weak government coincides with ongoing war. The era reflects social strain, with unrest affecting daily life and public institutions amid conflict.
The Mexia Daily Herald expands to eight pages of advertising as the town’s businessmen awaken to new commerce. Douglas is described as already in on the change, signaling an active local business scene and growing regional activity.
Waco News-Tribune columnist Sunshine Joe Webb muses that heat can drive a dog mad while noting the author must return to work and dismiss the notion.
The governor links his campaign to the weather, urging supporters to prepare while warning that Galveston may require forced action to clean up the Augusta Stables if voluntary efforts fail.
A playful Bryan Eagle item notes a mechanical cow headline at Texas A and M College. The quip from Sunshine Joe Webb in the Waco News Tribune adds a humorous nod to the spectacle.
Columnists reflect on the Tulsa elevator tragedy, noting many forget the woman inside and urge a new perspective on the horrific event. The piece laments selective memory and calls for brighter judgment.
The Fairfield Recorder notes the Bryan Weekly Eagle is printing more College Bryan and Brazos County news than any prior Brazos County newspaper and may be receiving less advertising from local business interests.
A ton of San Benito cabbage sold for 4.50 in the Rio Grande Valley and three days later the same cabbage drew 180 in Dallas. Report notes several thousand loafers gamblers thieves and bootleggers in Dallas.
President Harding urges reductions in railroad freight charges and greater efficiency in the rail system to ease tax burdens on citizens sustaining the network after the highest freight rates on record.
Navasota reorganizes its Chamber of Commerce naming S. W. Adams secretary and general manager. Rev. H. M. Timmons, a Methodist minister, serves as president. The Eagle notes forward momentum in the sister city.
The speaker argues that as two men perform tasks once done by one across many industries in the United States, coupled with 5,000,000 loafers and gamblers in cities and towns, living expenses will rise and efficiency fall. It urges action to return to work.
The Houston Post condemns the Oklahoma proceedings as a brutal, orgy of hatred and frenzy. It argues the origination proposition Brutes must not despoil womanhood shows dangerous implications for the state and republic.
A Wa co News-Tribune columnist contrasts manliness with what he calls a sissy. He argues real fellows need not smoke or drink, but warns against overly soft behavior that avoids life’s rules. He asserts gentleness can coexist with manliness while condemning a feminine-soft type.
The piece notes Texas has about fifteen unnecessary district courts, including one in Austin, with most large districts overstaffed. It argues these courts burden taxpayers and mentions Governor Neff's veto of a new court bill and possible future vetoes of similarly unnecessary measures.
The text claims crime drops in Houston since January 1 justify a 75 percent decrease in Fort Worth Dallas and Galveston, enabling about 10 000 vagrants to work in Texas fields. Col George Bailey of the Houston Post comments on an upcoming cantaloupe season and producer pay near three cents with consumer cost around $1 90, urging restraint in extravagance.
A visitor in Bryan praised the town as the best in Texas by size after a long Texas tour. The Eagle notes Texas A and M College expansion for 1000 more students, Allen Academy at 400 students, and several contemplated factories. Bryan projects many new homes with Building and Loan Association ready to construct.
The McKinney to Dallas auto truck freight line will run daily after being contemplated for some time and prompted by the near completion of the Exall Highway. It contrasts with early wagon days and recalls the historic McKinney Jefferson route, whose lumber supported local homes.
The Bryan Odd Fellows Lodge elected officers at a regular meeting on Thursday night. The lodge reported strong record work and growing membership with C S Beckwith as N G and Joe B Reed as secretary among the officials.
Miss Bessie Morgan and Clarence Saxon married Saturday at 6 PM in a simple home ceremony at the Morgan residence in Reliance. Rev. J M Bullock officiated. The bride, daughter of W H Morgan, wore a blue suit with gray accessories and carried a bouquet. The couple will reside on the Roger Q Astin place after the ceremony.
Mrs. W. W. Wilkinson and her three sons plus J. H. Dawson returned from a tour of Austin and San Antonio with P. H. Dawson of Seguin. The party reports excellent crop conditions in Cameron and notes fine roads except a shabby stretch from the Brazos county line to Bryan, prompting a public appeal for county road improvements.
County and district agents visit the Allen farm for a daylong field study. C L Beason travels at the invitation of John D Rogers, joined by A W Buchanan and Clason Hohn from Grimes County. The Eagle plans coverage of the farm's activities.
Charley Anderson of Beaumont indicted by Brazos county grand jury for manufacturing and selling whiskey. Case set before District Judge W. C. Davis on June 18. Bond posted at 1000 dollars. Prosecution by J. G. Munkert and defense by Lamar Bethea.
County Agent Benson notes Evans hired as Specialist in Animal Husbandry to work with club members who bought Shorthorn heifers. Farm Bureau comments urge business focus in farming. California raisin deal cited. Brazos Pure Bred Livestock Association meets for Hereford and Dairy club reports. T. O. Walton to speak at a joint farm group. The Smetana School consolidation discussed. rainfall boosts feed crop planning. thrift lesson illustrated by Lou Ella Holiday’s five cent project earnings.
After a long illness Morgan Closs died at his Steep Hollow home Thursday at six. He was buried Friday at Wixon cemetery with Rev. J. M. Bullock officiating. A biography will appear in the Eagle. Bryan visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Martin and C. G. Walker.
The Hood's Texas Brigade annual meeting will be held in Bryan on June 28 and 29 with extensive entertainment plans. Oak McKenzie chairs the Chamber of Commerce entertainment committee and invites brigade members to notify him in Bryan or secretary Miss Katie Daffan in Houston.
Friday morning after a shower the Eagle spotted Mr. R. M. Nall approaching with a five pound head of cabbage. The description notes cabbage as both fruit and vegetable and hails Nall’s crop as the finest ever in Brazos County or beyond.
Superintendent William C Lawson, after fourteen years at Bryan Public Schools, will move to Montana for a year of public school work starting September 1. He will teach in Baylor College summer school at Belton before departing. The Montana system funds each scholastic with 80 dollars annually and the State Board evaluates teacher qualifications. The Eagle extends best wishes for success in his new field based on his proven teaching record and ability.
A Galveston to Illinois family party visited the Brazos Chamber offices and praised the Bryan Navasota detour as splendid. They traveled via the new route and Millican old detour, noting they will recommend the change.
H Brockman is visiting in Houston with plans to meet local officials and attend community events during the stay. The schedule includes engagements with business leaders and a tour of key civic sites.
College Station Texas June 6 Dr W B Bizzell president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas urges an agricultural foreign trade financing corporation to extend credit for foreign buying of American products. He says not to tax payers money and proposes initial capital from the United States Grain Corporation profits repaid by exporters buying stock. He argues this would relieve farm distress and expand world markets.
Attorney Law Henderson traveled to Brazos County and observed showers ceased near the Experiment Station three miles south of town. He notes a good cotton crop is in sight with favorable conditions ahead.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during Mor gan Cross last illness and death. Appreciation for sympathy floral tributes attendance and those who sang his favorite song at the funeral. Signed by Mrs J M Closs J T Closs and others from Tabor.
In Brazos County Court Judge W C Davis presided as Will Watson faced trial for aiding Charley Anderson in bootlegging near Bryan. The jury found Watson not guilty while Anderson’s case was continued to June 18. several other defendants pleaded guilty or were dismissed.
Col J L Rice W C Carroll W J Pelote and John W Chartrand of Houston visited Bryan Sunday to consult with Automatic Shoe Polishing Company directors and acquire a large stock block. They were joined by Judge W C Davis C A Harris P P Cooper J L Edge and Lee J Rountree, who accompanied them to College Station.
Fifty years ago on June 3 1871 the Galveston News reports a meeting to secure the State Agricultural College in Brazos County Over five thousand dollars was subscribed according to the Bryan Appeal
W O Sanders of Bryan tops April standings in the National Egg Laying Contest with 25 eggs in S C White Leghorns No 517. Other top names include Mrs A L Dennis Dallas and M A Lee Seadrift with multiple 24 egg entries. Highest pen and individual honors list several Bryan and Seadrift growers among Barred Plymouth Rocks and White Leghorns.
The Navasota Chamber of Commerce reorganized with Rev. H. M. Timmons as president and 8. W. Adams as secretary and manager. An open meeting Thursday evening hosted Bryan Chamber leaders Mayor Tyler Haswell and others who praised Navasota’s progress and discussed a joint get together banquet.
In response to a telegram the sudden death of Mrs. Cora Crawford in Oshkosh Wisconsin was announced. Mrs Fannie Garth and daughter Miss Cora Garth left for Oshkosh to attend the funeral. Details about her death could not be learned. She had often visited Bryan and was remembered as a loving and charming woman.
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