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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
2
Chicago and Galveston mull another cleanup while advising residents to stay out of the cities amid ongoing concerns and safety measures.
The text argues that if Bryan can construct a home each month in the coming years, it will greatly aid in creating a lasting town. It asserts that home building is the greatest improvement, enabling all other good things to follow.
A Hearne subscriber asks the Eagle about any local Ku Klux Klan chapter. The paper replies it has no knowledge of such an organization in Hearne and encourages good behavior.
A reflective meditation on how kindness shapes the inner life of listeners. The author argues that words of mercy soothe and comfort, while also dispelling morose and unkind feelings, urging abundant use of gentle speech.
Huntsville and Cameron urge Secretary Eberstadt to visit and explain its workings as Navasota and Thorndale show interest in expanding home construction and access to credit.
A year ago the Eagle urged Houston Galveston Fort Worth Dallas and San Antonio to clean up. Dallas resists while Galveston is urged to purge its atmosphere. Crime drops in Houston and may fall in Fort Worth and San Antonio. So mote it be.
The Navasota Examiner Review lauds Editor Lackshear for his success and public work. He serves as mayor of Navasota, with strong support from local banks and businessmen who advertise regularly.
The Bryan Eagle backs laudable enterprises and institutions in Bryan and Brazos County, urging loyal patriotism and united effort to aid those willing to serve the public. It emphasizes collective action to achieve lasting good during current crises.
Hearne June 27 local report notes the town targets professional beggars and fake solicitors. The Chamber of Commerce is urged to act as central charity distributor after verification, with every business displaying a placard urging contributions through the chamber secretary.
Teague judge W E Doyle visited his brother Captain J H Doyle last week. Elected to the Texas Senate, he will go to Austin to back cuts in expenses and elimination of offices while supporting Gov Neff on law enforcement. He will represent Robertson Freestone Limestone and Brazos counties in the July 18 called session of the 87th Legislature.
The Navasota Examiner Review reports a night time attack by an axman on two residents, prompting a citywide chase to Brazos County. The piece urges action by reformers and notes the grand jury is convened, aiming to bring the assailant to justice.
The Bryan Eagle cites Judge Barry Miller of Dallas urging repeal of the six shooter tax to let citizens arm themselves for home and street protection. The piece contrasts local calls for disarmament with personal armament and warns of broader implications for America and allies. It notes crime concerns and suggests rural living as a safer alternative.
An Eagle editorial condemns perceived hypocrisy as Dallas newspapers vilify the KKK while ignoring crimes by organized thieves highwaymen gamblers bootleggers and wife beaters. It argues for action over lamenting the criminal elements urging practical remedies.
Editor Blackshear of the Navasota Examiner Review advocates the county own two bloodhounds to track the attempted slayer of two foreign residents. He notes tracks vanish and urges action, while condemning sobbing in newspapers over crimes and calling for tougher denunciation of offenses against virtue and law.
Hon A D Rogers recalled Hidalgo County growth from 12 000 to 38 000 in ten years as proof that cooperation with local business and leaders drives prosperity. The Magic Valley, praised by 800 press members, showcased unity over jealousy with residents touring nearby towns to boost development. Mrs W E Cooke cited Victoria Post in support.
C H Butler from Houston is visiting friends in Bryan, staying for a period as he catches up with local acquaintances.
Mrs W F Hoppess, Mrs Dana Carnes and Coulter Hoppess visit Rockdale to see Dr Hiram Coulter. M E Cunningham of Waco, B Y P U secretary, lectures in Bryan. A A Farley of Brenham joins Bryan for a few days. Ed Graham from Brenham at Judge L D McGee’s bedside as he is ill. Many locals travel to Corpus Christi, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Chicago and San Diego for family, work or holidays.
Beaumont couple guests of Parkes depart. numerous Bryan residents travel to Calvert Waco Palacios and Galveston. Notables include Dr W T Johnson top in state exam A&M Vet. Miss Pipkin notes Palacios storm. Victor Rhodes settles in Bryan. City Manager McAdams reports waterworks talk at Texas Municipalities meeting.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Ela began recuperating at her sister's home in this city and friends express happiness at her steady progress. Dr. W. F. Odom of Kurten visited Bryan today. Mrs. G. R. Pitner and daughters Virgile and Martha of Fort Worth returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Waldrop. Whitman Fuller returns from Sherman where he attended Austin College last session.
Friley and Miss Vera Belle Foreman wed at the bride's Dallas home on June 22 at 8 pm. They will travel to Houston, Lexington Miss, and New York City for visits and summer study at Columbia University before returning to College Station around August 15.
Miss Kathleen Sims leaves Monday for Camp Kechuwa in Michiganne Michigan to help run the summer program and teach canoeing and other sports. The camp owned by Misses Helen and Ella Ross selects counsellors from leading U S universities and places them in charge of athletics and outdoor recreation.
Mr Albert Perlich announces the marriage of his daughter Ruth Louise to William B. Cook on Sunday June 19 1921 in Salem Oregon. At home in Bryan Texas. Cook son of TI M Cook of Steep Hollow Brazos County born and reared there and secretary of the A and M College Alumni Association.
The Brazos County Clerk records list marriage licenses issued in the past two weeks. Roy C. Stone and Lucile Young share Garden. Joe Cooper and Jessie Nicholas. Marshall Cavitt and Ula Mae Ward. Ben Foster and Nellie Myers. Edd Sterling and Minnie Hill. Lorenzo Knox and Alice Pigford. Robert Sallie and Iola Miles. Robert Blake and Leola Allen. Chas Edwin Finley and Vera Bell Foreman.
Joseph M. Saladiner, inventor of the Saladiner Poisoning Machine, returns from St Louis after ten days assembling two recently approved machines to eradicate boll worm boll weevil and cotton pests by machinery spraying. Arriving in Bryan by Monday the two complete units will be tested at A and M College and by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. The machines should be ready for use by July fifth.
The Brazos County Health Club plans a July meeting at the Carnegie Library auditorium with Miss Mary Locke as chairwoman. The program emphasizes home sanitation and practical fly and mosquito extermination ideas to aid area homemakers in health efforts.
Police Officer Dave Murdock, born in Bryan and 37, died in Houston from wounds suffered a week earlier while attempting to arrest a man named John Jackson after a shooting affray in the Fourth Ward. He leaves a wife and children.
M. P. Holloman Jr assistant chief clerk at the Extension office at Co dege has returned from Madison Wisconsin.
WANTED AT ONCE 100 hoo from 50 pounds up. See us or call for prices W J Tremont Phone 728. WANTED To hear from owner of good farm for sale State cash price for particulars D F Bush Minneapolis Minn.
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