Almanac of Bryan Weekly Eagle and jokes on police
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists subscription rates by carrier and region and prints a satirical note about Hollywood police and famous dwarfs. It cites Alypius of Alexandria as the smallest at 1 foot 5 12 inches and quotes Dallas News columnist Joe Taylor on butlers and cellars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thumb
Charles S. Stratton
Alypius
Alexandria
Historic State Press
Joe Taylor
The
Dallas News
Outlaw Brokers Face Collapse in New York and Beyond
A blunt warning declares that Wall Street brokerage houses operating in New York are failing and must vanish. The call asserts there is no space for lawbreaking finance in the city, its towns, or oil fields, urging immediate corrective action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Wall
New York
Wages of sin is death warns Hollywood fortune tale
A cautionary note on rapid wealth in Hollywood. The text argues prosperity tempts many, leading to ruin, and emphasizes that riches do not improve character, echoing the proverb about the wages of sin.
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Hollywood
Gregg Defeats Smetana In Brazos County Baseball
Miss Euna Dowell of Gregg school led her boys baseball team to Smetana school in Brazos County last Friday and defeated the team 15 to 13. The Gregg crew, taught by Dowell, showed strong hitting and teamwork in the close county contest.
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GREGG
Smetana
Euna Dowell
Brazos Bottom
Smetana School
Brazos County
Caldwell Ledger
Mail Order Houses Raid Franklin Trade Territory
Local mail order firms raided Franklin and its surrounding trade area last week. Nearly every resident received from one to six catalogs prompting local merchants to claim that advertising does not pay, while critics say the tactic is aimed at counter advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Franklin Texan
Immortal souls endure when guided by principle
Quotation attributed to Webster notes that marble perishes brass erodes and temples crumble, but shaping immortal souls with fear of God and love of neighbor leaves a lasting imprint. The message emphasizes enduring character over material works.
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Webster
The Eagle Encourages Support for Local Public Service
The Eagle promotes kindness toward Brazos county citizens who serve the public and business interests of Bryan and Brazos county. It argues that positive effort builds towns and communities and urges backing those who work for the general good.
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the Eagle
Brazos County
Bryan
Bob Henry Signals Senate Run From Waco
The article notes Bob Henry of Waco a former congressman from the Brazos county district is preparing an announcement for a U S Senate bid. It recalls past opinions and invites reader reaction as the political figure emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Henry
Waco
Brazos County
U. S. Senate
Bob
Southwesern University
Duff
Giants Across Time and Myth and Fact
A compiled list highlights seventeen noted giants past and present. Among the tallest named are Og the king of Bashan with a 15 foot long bedstead, Patrick Cotter the Irish giant born 1761 at 8 feet 7 inches, Chang-Woo-Gow the Chinese giant eight feet tall, and Marian known as the Amazon Queen born 1866 at 8 feet 9 inches who toured London in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goliath of
Gath
Bashan
Patrick Cotter
Chang-Woo-Gow
Marian
London
Great black bass at Medina Lake defies hooks
A legendary Medina Lake black bass remains elusive to all anglers. The fish, described as enormous, is known by local fishermen including Sam Harden and others who refuse to bite. Authorities say the creature will likely live long and pass to a final fish heaven, with no bait able to tempt it this spring.
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Medina Lake
Sam Harden
Sam Fore
Sam Fryar
Sam Williamson
Sam Hoyle
Sam Braswell
Sam Holloway
Sam Hill
Texas Press
Sams
Texas juries and courts urged to improve jury service
A North Zulch note from the Christian Commonwealth condemns Texas county jurors for stretching reasonable doubt to benefit guilty defendants. It says courts at all levels rely on technicalities rather than law, and calls for better jury quality and court integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
North Zulch
Lee Rountree for Lieutenant Governor of Texas
The Thorndale Champion endorses Lee J. Rountree of Brazos County for Lieutenant Governor in the Texas primaries. The endorsement highlights his legislative record and long public service, arguing he would provide strong, ongoing leadership for Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Herndon
Thorndale
Lynch Davidson
United States
Senator Culberson
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
Brazos County
Texas
Lee Rountree
In the Hospital Faithful Prayers Amid Dying Night
A hospital scene on a rainy Sabbath night recalls prayers and biblical reminiscences as a sick woman longs for relief. The piece invokes Stonewall Jackson Henry Grady and enduring faith, noting church bells and hope through suffering and mortality.
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Lee J. Rountree
House of God
Guuy
Stonewall Jackson
Death's River
Henry W. Grady
Boston
New South
Atlanta
Farmer in Missouri Writes Teague Real Estate Firm
A Missouri farmer wrote to a Teague real estate company about farming in Free Stone County and burning corn in Missouri. He wonders if he has been reading about the value of corn in Free Stone County.
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The
Mexia News
Missouri
Teague Real Estate
Freestone County
Caldwell County rabbit hunt ended with large crowd near Lockhart
A massive rabbit hunt in Caldwell County drew about 1000 participants and a big chicken dinner. Critics argue those attending should eat rabbits rather than poultry, naming Col. Lea Representative McKean Attorney Coopwood A W Tordan Judge Roberts Carl Williamson and others as examples.
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Caldwell County
Lockhart
Col
Lea ‘Eaty
Jack McKean
E. B. Coopwood
A. W. Tordan
Frank Roberts
Carl Williamson
Dominoes and danger haunt Mexia riot
The article recalls a Mexia uprising where hijackers overwhelmed the town and only two of 600 militia arrests were Mexia citizens. It notes Capt. Frank Hamar fending off a would be pistol attempt at the Winter Garden resort and hints at deadly consequences if the hijacker acts again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas-Galveston News
Mexia
Gov- Neff
Winter Garden
Frank Hamar
Frank
Tick Eradication Work to Begin in Milam County
Tick eradication in Milam county starts February 27 under Dr J L Shabram as district supervisor for Milam Robertson Brazos and Burleson counties. Raymond Beard of Milam named supervisor. Federal quarantine remains east of Burleson county to the Brazos River near the I and G N railroad. Only six county inspectors will be maintained this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
J. L. Shabram
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Milam, Robertson, Brazos
Burleson Counties
Raymond Beard
Milano County
Burleson County
I. and G. N
Unmitigated Wretch Slams Local Editor Over Critic
LaRange Journal editor Ben F Harigel laments a public figure he once praised now travels the street denouncing the paper. The protester belongs to two financial groups and a church, prompting a public call to either mock or hand him to the Ku Klux. The piece urges continuing town service amid feuds.
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Ben F. Harigel
Larange Journal
Ben
Brickbats
Ku Klux
Thomason Reported Alive in Texas Political Notes
Austin report notes R. E. Thomason of El Paso formerHouse speaker and 1920 governor candidate, in town on legal business. He says he is not in politics now but hints he may return if circumstances permit. The piece includes a humorous exchange with a longtime friend.
Mrs. Rountree Improves in Bryan Hospital
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree, at Bryan Hospital with pneumonia, is slightly improved today. She expressed gratitude for the many flowers and telegrams from friends, with her room filled by floral offerings from partial friends and Bryan fraternities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rountree
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan Hospital
Bryan
Texas
Judge Davis for Congress urged by Franklin Texan editor
Editor John Rutherford argues Robertson and Brazos counties should elect Judge W C Davis to fill Congressman Hardy's seat. The Eagle backs Davis to the limit, deeming him the logical man for the district’s portion.
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Judge Davis
Congress
John Rutherford
The
Franklin Texan
W. C. Davis
Hardy
Robertson
Brazos
Eacle
Texas Counties Scramble Over Legal Scandal
In Limestone Grayson and Upshur counties Texas a corruption controversy involves county officers with critics calling for stronger law enforcement and fewer grandstanding attacks. The public clamor centers on accountability and swift action against alleged misconduct.
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Texas
Limestone
Grayson
Upshur
Rumored railroad change in Texas lines eyed
The Caldwell Ledger reports railroad circles in Palestine speculate that the I and G N Fort Worth to Houston branch may be absorbed by the Frisco system while other lines could move to Missouri Pacific. The Eagle voices hope for basis to revive these weary lines amid wage cuts and stalled work.
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Caldwell] Ledger
Palestine
Fort Worth
Houston
Frisco
Missouri Pacific
Eagle
Vienna Press Delays Spur Payroll Money Shortage
Printing presses in Vienna lag behind demand, unable to supply paper money fast enough to meet industrial payrolls. Various substitute schemes are proposed to ease the money shortage.
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Vienna
Near East relief seeks flour for Armenians in Texas
Brazos county chair Jnc A Moore Jr asks for donations to the Texas quota of 500 barrels of flour for starving Armenians. Let the good work go on.
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Jnc
Prof Gabe Carell Heads Rotary Meeting Prep at Mineral Wells
Friday notes report Prof Gabe Carell chairman of the Texas Rotary general music committee as he travels to Mineral Wells on March 27 28 to assist in meeting arrangements. Other local visits include Dr W F Odem of Kurten and Ira Braunlee and C F Ayers of College with Bryan visitors and grave illness of Kathleen Bullard at 26th street with Mrs Glenn Flynn visiting from Houston and Mrs Tyler Haswell returning from Huntsville after her mother’s illness and death.
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Gabe Carell
Texas Rotary
Mineral Wells
W. F. Odem
Kurten
E. Eberstadt
Groesbeck
Will
W. L. Pou
J. T. Reynolds
R. L. Pou
Bryan
Kathleen Bullard
26Th Street
Glenn Flynn
Houston
Robert W. Howell
East 28Th Street
Tyler Haswell
Huntsville
Baby girl arrival delights Trant family in San Angelo
Saturday notes report numerous visitors from Wellborn Benchley and Stern Hollow, with J H Dowling and others in town. Friends and relatives travel to Dallas Palestine Waco and Saint Louis for visits and business as spring preparations begin.
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Emmett Trant
San Angelo
J. H. Dowling
Wellborn
Wss
E. F. Parks
Eugene Parks
Dallas
Joe Pars
J. W. Royal
Palestine
Saint Louis
Royal
J. Tom Smith
Jim Francis
Eliza Francis
John M. Moore
Herman Blenton
R. Harrison
Tabor
Bryan
Gus Bade
John R. Peyton
J. H Peyton
Sam Seale
John Boeman
Jesse Franklin
Benchley
Nymnie Rhode
J. J. Pinkin
Waco
Pantist State Board
J. W. Mathis
Stern Hollow
Local residents visit Bryan on Monday
Col J B Dunn traveled through Bryan Sunday en route to Houston on business. Mrs Sankey Park remains ill at home in the southern city part. Prof J D McDonald of Kurten school was among Bryan visitors. Mr and Mrs Ralph Dunn, both sick with flu, are now able to be out. Baby Thomas Ralph Newton born February 22, 1922 to Mr and Mrs L R Newton. Several visitors from Steep Hollow and Wellborn were in Bryan on Monday.
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Col
J. B. Dunn
Houston
Sankey Park
J. D. McDonald
Kurten School
Bryan
Ralph Dunn
L. R.newton
Thomas Ralph Newton
R. L. Foster
B. L. Foster
Jessie E. Bullock
Joe Bonds
Steep Hollow
Lela Maude Norwood
Bettie McVey
Rosa Bell Kramer
Ler Norwood
E. J. Redman
J. T. Warren Wayne Norville
Tom Robinson
Cardus Testimony Credits Recovery to Fortifying Tonic
Mrs. C. M. Stegall of Paint Rock recounts a near fatal three year illness cured by Cardus a tonic touted for women. She credits six bottle use with restored eating sleeping and strength after failed treatments and doctor visits. The account ends urging others to try Cardus as a life saver.
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Paint Rock
Alan
Cardus
Klux Klan Sends $10 to Needy Smetana Citizen
A letter from Knights of the Ku Klux Klan No 48 Bryan Texas arrives at the Eagle office dated February 24 1922 gifting ten dollars to A J Martin of Smetana a farmer with a wife and three children recently released from Bryan hospital after appendicitis and complications. The sender claims intent to help but the donor remains unknown.
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Bryan
A. J. Martin
Smetana
Eagle Office
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Texas
Realm OF Texas
Mr. Martin
Bryan Hospital
Martin
Eacle
Kurten Stockman Buys Superior Stock For County
William Manthel of Kurten returns from Waco with a thoroughbred jack and a Red Polled Bull two years old, paying top price. He aims to improve Brazos county livestock as scrub stock fades away. Supt. Madison Hall travels to Chicago for the National Educational Association meeting. Roads are reported very bad. Two children of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mallerich are ill. Advertisement touts Kesside for hair loss and scalp healing.
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William Manthel
Kurten
Waco
Manthei
Brazos County
Madison Hall
Bryan Schools
Chicago
National Educational Association
Mary Locke
Lee Locke
J. L. Cobb
Tabor
Bryan
Tom H. Black
Harry McDowell
North College Avenue
B. H. Knox
Frank Mallerich
Mrs B B Crimm Woman of Culture In Baptist Revival
Mrs B B Crimm wife of evangelist will be among pianists at the Baptist revival in Bryan starting Sunday March 5. She is described as cultured and refined with noted Spanish descent and loves the outdoors. She is a skilled pianist.
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B. B. Crimm the Evangelist
B. B. Crimm
Bryan
West
Little Margarette Matilda the Evangelsit’s Child Preacher
The revival work shows a devoted family with the evangelist and his daughter Margarette Matilda, aged 29 months, already mimicking in the pulpit since seven months old. She speaks with her father’s smile, has olive skin, brown eyes and golden curls.
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Margarette Matilda
Southland
Hereford and mule auction brings strong prices locally
A Bryan area sale at Conyers Live Stock barns drew about 100 bidders for 22 registered Herefords and 42 mules. Prices ranged 60 to 140 per Hereford and 65 to 160 per mule, with averages near 85 and 75 respectively, mostly bought by Brazos county farmers.
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Conyer’s Live Stock and Grain Corporation
A. C. Cole
Cherryvale
Kansas
Bryan
Brazos County
I. N. Conyer
Marlin
Conyer’s Live Stock and Feed Corporation
Central America
South America
California
Mexia
Beaumont
Lake Charles
Panama City
Panama
Columbia
British Honduras
Chile
Uruguay
Conyers
Cuba
Galston
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Crimm Revival Begins at First Baptist Church
J F Holder of Bonham, advance man and musician for evangelist Dr B B Crimm, leads preparations for the annual revival at First Baptist under Dr John A Held. Full announcement to appear in the Eagle next Monday. Meeting starts Sunday March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Holder
Bonham
B B. Crimm
First Baptist Church
John A. Held
Held
Mr. Holder
Auction Buyers List From Saturday Sale
A partial list of Saturday's buyers shows cattle purchases by Mr. Dunhum of Marlin with five bulls and two heifers from J M Gordon of Bryan. M L Parker and G G Chance of Bryan bought bulls and heifers. other Bryan buyers include J T Class Edge A C Williams Coleview W S McCulloch and C A Buchanan with single bulls. Hearne buyers R W Boswell and E Rohde bought cattle. Mules sold to Oscar Coe Navasota eleven mules J T Cross Edge five mules Chas A Felker Bryan six mules H Dowling College one mule Gus Bade Benchley one mule and W I McCulloch one mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dunhum
Marlin
J. M. Gordon
Bryan
M. L. Parker
G. G. Chance
J. T. Class
Edge
A. C. Williams
Coleview
E. N. Peters
Harvey
M. F. Dansby
E. Rohde
Hearne
R. W. Boswell
W. S. McCulloch
C. A. Buchanan
Oscar Coe
Navasota
J. T. Cross
Chas
A. Felker
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Mali
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Associated Press
Fardus
Alabama
Kurten Stockman
Miles
CRIMM
Billy
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
W. K. Kellogg
Jungleland Davies
Dacleland
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