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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
6
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists post office entry on April 28 1911 as second class matter under the 1878 act. It specifies rates for Brazos County and outside Texas with annual and six month prices and names L E E J Rountree as managing editor.
A fragmentary local column lauds Governor James M. Cox of Ohio as a strong wheat producer not swayed by shortages. It cites farm realities, jokes about oatmeal prices, and notes rotting tomatoes at San Benito while outlining price gaps from field to market in Houston and eateries.
Colonel J N Petties writes a food article lamenting roadside horse carcasses from speeders in Harris County. He recalls past bills by A Frank Brivance and Jno H Bailey to punish killing horses and roadside abandonment. He argues autos threaten horses and people, urging speed control and legal enforcement.
Mr and Mrs Charlie IL Eden announce the marriage of their daughter Ethel Ruth to Mr Edward Austin Sibley on Tuesday June 22 1922 in Bryan Texas At home after July 6 2221 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio Texas the ecards received by friends here and throughout the state
Local Eagle Office printed candidate cards on short order, providing quick access to ballot or campaign information. The note indicates rapid production to meet deadlines for upcoming elections. Strong entities include Eagle Office and candidate cards, with implied timing and logistical urgency.
A Dallas Times Herald editorial advocates year round operation of the public school plant, with nine months of schooling per pupil but continuous use of facilities. It argues this would conserve equipment, expand access to high and grade schools, and ease crediting for makeup studies, noting salary issues for teachers as the main obstacle. The plan is presented as practiced elsewhere and feasible in Dallas with proper salary adjustments.
Mrs W F Hoppess of Hillsboro sister to Dr H T Coulter died after being struck by a car in Bryan last Tuesday. The vehicle crossed a ditch hit Mrs Hoppess in the front yard, causing fractures to arms hips ribs and legs. Funeral held in Bryan Monday with the Dallas district presiding elder officiating. Dr Coulter and daughter Helen attended along with Rochdale Chamber of Commerce members Lon Hudson C W Sledge John E Cooke and Secretary Wyatt.
President M E Wallace chaired the Rotary Club meeting at the Green Parrot Tea Room. Three new members James W James Supt Madison Hall and David Reid were welcomed and instructed. Guests included J E Boog-Scott Fort Worth and W L Forman former Denton city manager. Next week to be at the Y M C A College building.
Milam County flood control conference pushed from today to July 7 after the Cameron Commercial Club postponed due to absence of key officers. Attendees will include state and federal officials, engineers, and local representatives as the county joins the Brazos River reclamation effort to curb floods and overflows.
Mrs. Jane Zuber and Misses Margaret Zuber and Annie McDougal plan a summer trip by automobile to Little Rock Arkansas. Niels Zuber of Little Rock, son of Mrs Zuber, will drive the car through. They also expect to visit Colorado before returning to Bryan.
The May report by County Agent C L Benson details 792 miles traveled, 25 field days, 15 meetings with 751 total attendance, 68 office visits, 129 letters, and strong club work for boys and girls. Pecan budding costs and terracing demonstrations show improving agricultural development. Millican’s community awakening gains Rotary support and plans for a county fair and terracing night schools.
County Agent C L Beason and Mrs Beason hosted a Brazos County Club Boys and Girls gathering on their lawn Saturday night. The event highlighted club work, with contests in memory and song, judging dairy cattle, and prizes. Attendees from Smetana Parker Edge Tabor Kurten Reliance Steep Hollow Harvey Rock Prairie Wellborn Millican joined in, praising Benson for advancing youth welfare.
Mr and Mrs M Rs Easters of the Kurten community were shopping with local merchants today.
Dean Kyle head of the Agricultural Department markets a four acre peach orchard with 500 trees yielding about 1200 bushels now ripening. Varieties Mamie Ross Leona and Frank lead the crop while Elberta is in a separate section not yet ready. Across the highway a 12 year old pecan orchard bears a good crop, with Stewart Delmos San Saba Prolific Texas and Money Makers among main varieties. Kyle is praised as a top expert in pecan culture. his orchards illustrate Texas soil suitability and potential world wide pecan production.
Officers Franklin and Williams arrested a young man named Carpenter on a violation of the Dean and Volstead law. They found several jars and bottles, some described as hey mule. The defendant posted $300 bail before Justice J W Hampton and is to appear at the next Brazos county grand jury term. Miss Malcolm MeIrns and Mrs Corral Clarke left for Colorado and western points, returning in time for September school opening.
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