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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
2
By mail in advance rates show three months 2.26 six months 4.00 and year 7.60 for Daily Eagle circulation in Brazos County. Weekly Eagle costs 1.50 per year or 1.00 for six months. Associated Press membership noted.
Governor Neff vetoed the bill cutting the reclamation surveys appropriation from 600000 to 363000, noting the saved funds would return to the general treasury. The piece would fund broad topographic hydrographic surveys to map needs, guide coordinated river projects, and avoid waste on isolated efforts.
From varied sources comes the report that Southern Negroes are moving to industrial centers in search of higher wages. The anticipated result includes labor shortages in cotton fields and a transition to mechanized farming guided by white workers and new technology.
The essay extols milk as nature’s masterpiece and the sole source supplying vitamins in all three classes. It argues fresh meats vegetables and other foods may fall short of vitamins, and that ample milk intake can restore health in malnourished individuals. A half-gallon daily for months is suggested to revive health and spirits.
The editor credits Dean E J Kyle of the College of Agriculture at A and M for a generous collection of gorgeous zenias grown in the horticultural gardens under his supervision. The "old maids" are praised as among the fairest and altogether lovely from ten thousand blooms.
An exchange argues that the phrase cleanliness is next to godliness may not be biblical. It notes John Wesley coined the sentiment and suggests earlier failure to recognize its absence from scripture while urging its gospel value be preached.
In Hutchinson Kansas President Lard Ing entered a wheat field and drove a hammered vehicle provoking shock among farmers and the crop. The event sparked debate on agricultural policy and leadership presence in rural communities.
Dallas News argues Neff should not veto the 363000 for topographic and hydrographic surveys, noting floods and water storage justify rapid work. It contends state would benefit more from keeping the program funded, even if it means delaying the smaller 600000 appropriation.
A Rotary speaker urged total toleration as society’s greatest need amid widespread intolerance. He warned that dispute over government religion and economics fuels discord, noting that even science and theology revise beliefs. He cited Jesus as a model of forgiveness and restraint.
The piece denounces three types hindering city progress the business pessimist the anti reform stand patter and merchants who do not advertise It argues Bryan needs active promoters who invest time and money and carry the load while others stay passive and reap later. It contrasts pushers who advance public good with draggers who slow commerce and growth.
Fort Worth judges condemn the scheme that used the aura of General Robert E. Lee to lure victims. Robert A. Lee posed as a relative and allowed his name to stand at the head of the get rich quick operation. Judge Benjamine F. Bledsoe denounced the act as desecrating a revered memory and violating national law.
The report states Taylor aims to join progressive Texas towns by organizing a chamber of commerce to coordinate business interests and regional development.
A public park proposal invites Bryan residents to leave a lasting legacy by donating land for a recreation site. The piece cites cities with named benefactors and quotes Rotary founder Paul Harris on shifting ideals from wealth to service.
The T Tyler Courier Times notes Tyler, Texas uniquely produced three U.S. senators for Texas. It highlights Horace Chilton and Earle B. Mayfield, and recounts ex Governor Roberts elected to the U.S. Senate after the Civil War but denied seating as Texas had not yet tied to the Union. Roberts later served as Texas governor and on the Texas Supreme Court.
Dr Jno A Held relayed how Baptists in Vienna stirred readers who then donated generously. Dr and Mrs A T Robinson, visiting Bryan last October, sent a check bringing the offering near the $100 goal. The Baptist Standard story traveled to Denver and inspired aid.
A column extols Bryan’s natural beauty spots with crepe myrtles, parks, and flower displays as a draw for visitors. It then quotes Abraham Lincoln on upholding constitutional rights and the duties of government to enact needed legislation.
The note urges residents to avoid littering and trashing the streets to maintain a positive town image. It highlights the city spending hundreds annually on cleanliness and calls for visitor-friendly behavior from all, including not discarding circulars near post offices.
Brazos county residents are urged to study and vote on July 28 for a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to take over and maintain highways. The measure imposes no new tax and aims to relieve counties of highway burdens.
The Bryan community learns of Mrs Laura B Hart of San Antonio suffering a pelvic fracture and a broken arm after a fall in Victoria BC. Hart is a past Grand Worthy Matron of the Texas Order of the Eastern Star and State Commander of the Woman's Benefit Association of the Macabees who recently visited Bryan for a district WBA meeting.
The Eastern Star class formed last winter by Mrs. M. R. Bentley will meet biweekly through the summer at different members' homes for social hours. Tuesday's gathering at Mrs. H. P. Smith's included Mesdames M. R. Bentley W. S. Davis Tom Higgs Ben Marwell J. R. Knight and featured conversation needle work and a lunch of sandwiches beet salad angel food cake and punch.
The Sunday School League held a lively meeting at Beckwiths Tailor Shop. Oak McKenzie was elected arbiter with final authority similar to Judge Landis. B F Beckwith was chosen secretary and reporter. Spaulding Co will supply the official silver cup and baseballs. Spaulding rule book becomes guide. Games start 6 10 PM, five innings, with night stoppage rule after 8 innings. Opening game Monday at 6 10 PM Post Office vs De Malgus.
A vintage remedy ad promotes Herbine to correct a disordered stomach and bad breath. It claims the preparation purifies the bowels aids digestion and sweetens breath. It lists 60 cents and says available at all druggists.
The final day of the district court session presided by Judge W. C. Davis finds little activity beyond minor clinical and technical matters, with nothing major on the docket.
A clipped fragment presents a dense, abstract meditation on mind and identity. It references transcendental ideation, solidaric intellect, autotheonal redaction, and noetic-dianetic plasticities as modes of intellective differentiation.
The town of Bryan overlooks turning 30-foot unpaved strips in the center of North Main into a park. Experts say Bermuda grass would cost little and greatly improve appearances of the area.
A call to unity encourages citizens to pull together and avoid tearing others down. The quote emphasizes shared purpose and living freely while contributing to communal progress.
The first bale of the 1923 24 cotton season in Texas has been ginned and sent to market. The Magic Valley produced it, with Brazos expected to follow soon in the shipment sequence.
A brief urging readers to keep money within Bryan to support community projects. It warns against mail order buyers who avoid taxes and miss spending on schools churches and roads. The message emphasizes trading with local concerns to strengthen the town.
A compact note argues that adopting a at home shopping habit fosters urban expansion as cities replace traditional town growth patterns. It suggests consumer behavior impacts local development and infrastructure needs.
At San Marcos Texas on June 23 Brazos County led attendance at the Southwest Texas Normal gathering with seven girls present. The students praised Brazos County and West Texas teachers college as ideal for any student. The delegates named include Ella Conaway Lilly Crenshaw Lurline Dowling Irene Furman Winnie Burrows Victoria Fridel and Bernardette Fridel.
If you have reason to think your child s suffering from worms take the safe course use White s Cream Vermifuge. Worms cannot resist its expelling influence. Price 36. Sold by all druggists. Adv.
Miss Carolyn Kern of Bryan wins the $75 third district prize for securing the greatest number of new subscribers in the Dallas News $30,000 Prize Campaign. She receives congratulations from friends on her victory.
Edge and Tabor community clubs hosted gatherings at the school auditorium to discuss the Fin-Feather encampment on June 28-29 and other youth topics. County Agent Benson urged diligent use of opportunities, shared boyhood examples, and led songs while Burges of the Bryan Daily Eagle spoke on service and giving.
Itching diseases can be controlled and removed by applying Ballard's Snow Liniment. The relief is prompt and permanent. Three sizes 30¢ 60¢ and 1 20 per bottle. Sold
The city council last night ordered paving on 27th Street from Polk to Baker, Baker Street from 27th to 29th, and 28th Street from College to Polk. J L Reese won the East Side School roughing in plumbing bid at 815 dollars. Two ordinances were passed revising electric wiring for radio sets and regulating jitneys and passenger capacity. Attendees included Mayor Ty ler Haswell, commissioners, City Manager McAdams, City Secretary Bittle and representatives from Smith Bros Paving Co.
A 19th century drug advertisement touts Herbine as a quick remedy for bilious and constipated conditions. It claims to purify, strengthen, and invigorate the system and lists a price of 60 cents with distribution through all druggists.
Reports from the Harvey community indicate a welcome rain Friday around noon aiding the corn crop. Light showers extended to Wellborn and the surrounding area and Bryan, with the heaviest fall about seven miles from Bryan on the Edge road.
Mrs Fred M Court will host an open house from 4 to 6 oclock Monday at her Bryan home 616 King Street in honor of her daughters Mrs Everett S Penn of Louisville Ky Mrs J H Sellers of Fort Worth and Mrs Arland L Ward of Bryan and their children forming a house party with the entire family present except a son a navy commander stationed in China with his family Invitations are by press notice only and friends of the honorees and hostess may call.
Rev. W. L. Thompson reports a union prayer service each Sunday night at the Prospect school house. All Christians in the community participate and crowded houses are reported at each gathering.
Antiseptic remedy highlighted for oak and ivy poisoning with healing properties. Advertising copy notes three bottle sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 dollars and states availability at all druggists.
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