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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle notes its post office entry in Bryan Texas on April 23 1912 as second class matter. It lists daily mail rates by Brazos County three months 2 25 six months 4 00 and yearly rates with Brazos County options. Published Thursday and a member of Associated Press.
The 35 mile per hour limit on public highways becomes effective at 12 o'clock last night. The writer hopes this will be the maximum speed and not a minimum.
The College Bryan road undergoes repairs to prevent holes from heavy traffic. Officials warn that without maintenance small cracks can widen, creating trouble for the traveling public and endangering motorists.
Hundreds of tourists pass through Bryan daily. The town urges residents to maintain neat lawns and clean streets to create a good impression. The message stresses civic pride and individual responsibility for welcoming visitors.
A call for united citizen action to build a bigger and better Bryan. The message urges all residents to work together to promote growth, development, and prosperity in the community.
A Franklin Texas column extols the weekly newspaper as essential to the town’s identity and awareness, arguing the paper keeps the community on the map and serves the town’s interests beyond its borders.
The writer argues that writing reveals true brain and character that practical men envy yet secretly acknowledge. He contends that taking up the pen exposes a person’s intellectual depth and personality beyond mere money making.
Two seasoned Texas journalists Lee J. Roun tree of Bryan and W A Johnson of Memphis are remembered as stalwart supporters. Johnson never missed a Press Association meeting in 25 years and kept excellent attendance records for the State Fair. They valued the Fair’s role in Texas development and consistently backed it.
Federal chemist reports that about ninety percent of seized contraband liquor in six Southern states is poisonous and fifty percent would cause death quickly. He notes little non poison liquor reaches bootleggers and that most circulating liquor is domestically manufactured with dangerous concoctions.
The Walter residence on Tabor Avenue in Bryan is praised for its recent paint job and attractive landscaping. The feature notes oak shade trees, a velvety lawn, and bright zenias, presenting civic pride and enhancing property appeal. Residents are encouraged to paint and improve to boost Bryan’s appearance.
The Austin American lauds Senator Wood and Representative Quaid as diligent, patient leaders of the Appropriations Committee. They run a major state enterprise of about forty million dollars over two years, earning five dollars daily for work worth much more.
A tale from Brazos county shows farm families pay about 40c yearly for county agent and home demonstration work. With 3,000 farming families funding a $2,000 annual cost, the program yields strong community spirit and progress, proving the agents well worth their salaries.
A Mineral Wells Index column argues that chronic complaining is a contagious mental ailment from pessimism. It urges inoculation with optimism and community action to prevent a future of gloom and poor outcomes.
A poem in which the speaker laments ongoing rain all day and into the next morning. He imagines protests to weather makers and vents frustration at the uncooperative forecast, ending with a self deprecating note about directing the universe.
The Eagle calls for cooperation to publish more local news including social events. Readers are urged to inform the paper about events and phone news to 86 to help improve coverage.
The Steep Hollow school bond issue failed in Saturday’s election by five votes among 83 ballots. White voters split 39 for 39 against while five Black voters opposed the measure, which would have levied a 50 percent tax on the $100 assessment to finance a four room show house and auditorium.
W I McCulloch of the McCulloch Gordon Company leaves today for furniture markets in St Louis Chicago and Grand Rapids to select fall and winter purchases of furniture and floor coverings. He plans to be gone ten days to two weeks and aims to secure a stock offering the best values for patrons.
A quote attributed to Elbert Hubbard argues that advertising is essential for anyone with value to offer and should be done while alive. The piece contrasts alive promotion with the dead who cannot appreciate praise and criticizes empty funeral epitaphs as nonproductive.
Washington editors stress journalism must be fearless energetic and original. The piece argues true success relies on energy courage and originality, citing Bennett Greeley Dana Pulitzer Hearst and others as examples of editors who resist intimidation.
A Mineral Wells Index item refuses to name the sender of a playful verse. The poem recalls a sunset porch moment with a June bug that inspires flirtatious lines about a girl's lips waist and a gate kick by her father ending with fate’s cruelty.
Dr Charles H Edge has sold his Bryan dental parlors to Dr W H Lawrence and will likely move to Houston. The transfer marks a shift in local dental practice with Lawrence taking over operations in Bryan.
Dean E. J. Kyle oversees horticultural plots where gladiolas draw praise during the Texas college’s commencement season. Visitors note the long stems and large rainbow-colored clusters, calling them the prettiest yet grown in Texas.
George Bailey in the Houston Post remarks on courting customs, noting an elderly man giving a shy young maiden a copy of St. Emo for a birthday, and a grandson sending his sweetheart a pair of first nationals, wondering if teddy bears may become acceptable gifts in future years.
"Lest We Forget" events on Wednesday and Thursday June 28 29 mark Hood's Texas Brigade reunion in Bryan. Citizens are urged to attend to honor the veterans and share in their happiness.
Daily progress in Brazos County signals rising crop prospects and near reliance on the cotton gin. Farmers report steadier moisture and robust growth as harvest time approaches.
Texas mills logged 805000 feet of lumber in 1922 and warned that without reforestation the state will lack timber for future cuts. Officials urged action to restore forests and secure supplies for industry.
Conatella Well No 1 of the Bryan Brazos Oil Co has been drilling and sampling at 2236 feet. Gas showed in formations but results are not released. Outside visitors including a Humble Oil representative inspected the site as Bryan residents visited on Sunday.
County Agent C L Beason and family toured Valley area noting crops along the route well worked and promising though rain is needed. Tom Peel of Valley says two car loads of poisoning will be used to combat boll weevil at Demming farm. Corn from Bryan Junction to Valley is sparse and cannot endure drought much longer.
At Catholic University Washington on June 14 the first Sisters of the Catholic Women’s Colleges received diplomas with university grads. Sister M Brigid Fort Worth and Sister M John Bryan earned BA MA. Sister M De Lelis San Antonio and Sister Mary of the Presentation San Antonio earned MA BA. Mother Mary John Villa Maria Academy earned BA MA and will continue studies.
Mrs. Martha Ross 74 died of paralysis at her son in law J E Evans home four miles west of Bryan at 7 p m Wednesday June 13 funeral held at Bethel cemetery seven miles east of Bryan at 4 p m Thursday Rev J M Bullock conducted services She lived in Brazos county for a century and is survived by one son Tom Ross Harvey three married daughters Mrs Ada Jones Mrs Ellen Shaw Mrs Lucy Carroll and another daughter Mrs Minnie Evans of Bryan
District Agent A. W. Buchanan and Mrs. Buchanan with Miss Gertrude Blodgett and Miss Mary Locke leave early by auto for Newton to spend several days. The party expects a great time in camp life, with the car equipped for outdoor living.
Mr and Mrs John Wesley Wallis announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth to Bernard Bone on Tuesday June 12 1923 in Cuero Texas. The couple will reside at 25 McCullough Avenue San Antonio Texas after June 20.
An old ad claims Herbine quickly removes misery from bilious and constipated conditions. It purifies, strengthens and invigorates the body. Price 60 cents. Sold by all druggists. Adv.
Mr and Mrs J H Ranson celebrate the arrival of a baby girl at their home early Saturday morning June 16. The mother and infant are at Bryan Hospital and both are doing splendidly.
The Bryan Brazos Oil company reports wildcat drilling four miles northwest of Bryan on the Conatella farm. At 1380 feet oil and gas showings were found, deeper Woodbine sands pursued, and a 60 foot sand showed gas. Drilling at 2190 feet revealed more gas and oil. core samples will be sharpened. Operators L A Hunt and F E Shelton lead the effort on a structure likely to produce oil, with a 3500 foot pay test planned.
Ballard's Snow Liniment offers prompt relief from itching diseases with a permanent effect. Available in three sizes priced at 50c 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Sunday marked the sixty ninth milestone for Mrs L H Tucker as she traveled by auto to Houston and Galveston to visit her daughter Mrs Burton Manton. She was accompanied by Richard Ratelifff and returned to Bryan today as friends sent best wishes.
Sheriff L E Moorehead arrested Ed McWilliams, a negro, on the Pau McSwain farm near Wellborn after a dispute over a board bill. McWilliams fired a pistol at Robert Jackson but no one was wounded. he was charged with aggravated assault and bonded for $200 in Bryan.
An advertisement claims a disordered stomach causes bad breath and offers Herbine as a quick correction. It is said to purify the bowels aid digestion and sweeten breath priced at 60 cents and sold at all druggists. Ady.
Al G Stiller traveled to Dallas on a short business trip. The purpose and details of the visit were not disclosed.
Sheriff L. E. Morehead announces the jurors drawn for the sixth week of district court. Names include Manning, Wilson, Stasney, Reed, Ball, Wilcox, Walker, Nedbalek, Lang, Gerke, Stevener, Shealey, Holligan, Lawless, Schram, Robinson, Seale, Pool, Robertson, Atkinson, Foster, Barron, McCulloch, Carroll, Maigne, Crenshaw, Beard, Peters, Bullock, Hanneman, Keller, Holmes, Yeager, Buchanan, and Kindt.
Sheriff Ben Hicks of Conroe moved to Bryan to seek Jeffer son Nowland a Black man charged with transferring intoxicating liquors in Montgomery county He escaped from Conroe about two months ago Nowland was captured by Sheriff L E Morehead and Chief W S Martin on Monday eight miles from Bryan on the Jose Peters farm where he was working
Job notice from Guaranteed Mills Norristown Pennsylvania seeks a man and a woman for full time and spare time sales. Salary stated as 75 dollars weekly for full time or 1 50 dollars per hour for spare time. Immediate employment offering attractive spring lines.
An old remedy named 666 promises fast relief from constipation biliousness headaches colds and la grippe, claiming broad medicinal benefits and broad appeal to those seeking quick syndromic relief.
If you suspect your child has worms, use White's Cream Vermifuge for expelling them. Worms cannot resist its effect. Price 85c. Sold by all druggists. Ady.
Dr. George F. Freeman of A and M College pens a letter from Pnom Penh Cambodge Indic China to exonerate Texas work and recounts his role with the French Commission studying cotton. He notes climate, river life, political stability, and tropical fruits, including Sapota Mangosteen and Durian.
Texas A&M star Tiny Keen took third place in the shot put earning three points for his team at the Stag Field meet in Chicago. Baylor’s Mule Frazier and Texas rivals braced for finals as Reese and Thames also competed in hurdles and sprints. Thames failed to qualify in hurdles and Trout did not place in the 2 mile, while Texas captain-elect Dick McNatt did not run his favored 440.
All persons waving claims against the J. J. Cahill estate will file with Miss Minnie Cahill at Henderson and Ranson office. All persons owing the estate will settle at once with Miss Cahill at the same office.
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