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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1923
Page
2
The snippet records the Bry an Texas post office entry date April 23 1912 as second class matter under an 1878 act. It lists Lee J Rountree as manager editor and notes the Weekly Eagle circulation in Brazos County at $1.50 yearly, $1.09 for six months, published on Thursdays as an Associated Press member publication.
The Austin American reports the state budget prepared by the board of control shows next biennium requests total $12,043,586 with revenues capped at $36,000,000. After essential items and special appropriations are considered, net recommendations total $30,095,912, about $0.096 million above the original goal, signaling a need for new revenue sources to run the state on a cash basis. It notes potential additions from bills for a topographic survey, West Texas Tech College, and an Rio Grande Valley experiment station, which are nearing final enactment.
Rep Lee J. Rountree of Bryan champions a Texas Reclamation Bill that appropriates $600000 for engineering work on rivers and streams. He predicts Texas leads in flood control and reclamation, with projects touching over 20000000 acres and federal aid and engineers to assist. A broader legislative program is being drafted to coordinate flood control and reclamation efforts.
Teague Chronicle asks readers to evaluate their personal civic contributions over the last year. The piece invites an honest self inventory of actions, urging continued engagement to strengthen local community life.
The author argues Texas should abandon a flood of amendments, abolish civil courts of appeal, favor appointive over elective offices, and extend terms to reduce politics. It advocates four year terms for most officials and six for state officers while keeping legislature elected, noting the public may accept a concise organic law in time.
Representative Rountree of Bryan to introduce a concurrent resolution urging the Texas delegation in Congress to secure surveys of the Rio Grande by the international boundary commission. The aim is to plan flood control and equitable water distribution between U S citizens and Mexico, supporting irrigation investments worth about 200 million dollars in the lower valley. Montgomery Lewis and Dunlap from the valley join the effort.
The excerpt states belief in a government by the people derived from consent, a democracy within a republic, and a union of sovereign states. It calls for loving the country, supporting the Constitution, obeying laws, respecting the flag, and defending the nation against enemies.
A concise remark noting that for some, labor feels less tiring than other life tasks, presenting work as unexpectedly energizing despite common fatigue.
The Kosse Cyclone editorial urges residents to support their hometown by promoting local initiatives and community pride. It argues citizens who neglect town improvement should relocate.
Dallas and Austin reports cover a Texas Forestry Association session urging park creation and forest conservation. Lt Governor Davidson backs state parks and conservation as a foundation for recreation and timber supply. Rep Rountree promotes funding for 100000 acres of state forests and reforestation efforts.
A nearly new walking planter and middle buster are advertised for sale at Griffin's Shop. The notice emphasizes low price and quick sale.
Warren Wright president of Calumet Baking Powder Company states that Calumet sales are two and a half times those of competitors. He credits lavish newspaper advertising for reaching housewives directly and notes housewives trust newspapers for advertiser standards.
A Michigan Public Health Bulletin item describes a whimsical, symbolic recipe to "preserve children" by combining a grassy field, several children, dogs, brook pebbles, flowers, and a blue sky, then baking in sun and cooling in a bathtub. The piece reads like a surreal fable rather than practical guidance.
A citizen laments the burden of excessive laws and weak enforcement. The note argues that daily lawbreaking erodes respect for law, breeds contempt, and risks good citizens misstepping.
The Groesbeck Journal mocks citizen critics who complain about government efficiency and asserts that giving them official robes would reveal they make the poorest officials.
Southwestern University at Georgetown announces a June Golden Jubilee to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of this Methodist school. The event will be well attended by alumni and supporters from across Texas.
The Waco Times Herald lauds the legislature in remarks about samples spread before readers, noting approval of the body's approach and promising further coverage of its work.
The Texas Senate and House debates on adjournment plans with sine die targets around March 10 to 14. Tax measures face unlikely quick passage, with talks of a possible special session dismissed as unlikely. Major bills on liquor law revision court expansions and educational surveys face uncertain fate as the session winds down.
A Texas project plans a new school for Mexican girls to be run by the Southern Presbyterian church. Mrs. J L Brock chairs the site committee with Dr Brooks H Dickey and J W Skinner. bids and tours were delayed by bad roads. The drive aims to raise 25000 dollars, with pledges from Southern and Presbyterian women.
The funeral of S J Bain of Houston occurred at 3 p m Friday from Mrs M J Parker's home in Bryan. Rev Peter Gray Sears conducted services. Interment was in City Cemetery. Bain, born in Bristol England, lived in Texas for years and left a wife two daughters and a grandson.
Public notice advertises White's Cream Vermifuge to treat intestinal worms in children. Claims it cv pers worms and restores health and vigor. Price 35 cents. Sold by all druggists.
Drilling was resumed this morning on the Conatello Well No 1 on the Conatello farm northwest of Bryan after a long lapse. Work will continue until the contract depth of 3500 feet is reached unless oil in paying quantities is discovered earlier.
Friday near Wellborn a leather purse containing checks payable to the owner was lost. A reward of 10 cents is offered for its return. Contact H S Dowling Wellborn Texas.
Beginning today the first and second grades of the West Side school will occupy the first floor of the new building. The basement and upper floor are not yet ready for occupancy. This change brings conveniences for teachers who have occupied the small wooden building for years.
Ray Peters aged 21, son of Mr and Mrs E A Peters of Harvey community, died today at 11 40 AM after a week with pneumonia at his grandmother Mrs D M Dansbys home. Funeral at Steep Hollow Baptist church Tuesday at 3 PM with burial in Steep Hollow cemetery. Pallbearers Nan Jones Ira Kelly Otto Kelly Grif Cloud Horace Smith Charley Crawford. Survived by brothers Douglas Marshall Edgar and sister Mildred Peters.
Funeral services for H. F. Ross aged 76 of Harvey were held Sunday at Bethel Cemetery after he died Saturday morning at home. A Mississippi native who lived in Brazos county forty years, he was a Free Baptist church member. Survived by wife and five children Ella Shaw Ada Jones Lucy Carroll Minnie Evane and Thomas Ross.
The Sam Club formed by Texas press men named Sam has existed for nearly a year, yet has only announced its name and boasted about itself. The Palestine Herald notes this as a trivial constructive program.
An advertisement seeks a representative for Brazos County to distribute a free booklet. It touts Half and Half lint products and earnings potential with best cotton seed offered at 2.00 a bush el by J. M. Bligh of Decatur Alabama.
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