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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
2
A compact, opinionated note arguing that Texas politicians have long claimed to save the state and will continue to do so indefinitely, reflecting a perpetual reform mindset.
A lively Houston gathering among Texas cattlemen ends in lighthearted boasts as the Hawks and Sharks celebrate. A dramatic note mentions a man losing 42,000 dollars in a poker game while a bold claim about a new disease called money mad circulates.
The Eagle pledges support for every worthy institution whose purpose is the upbuilding of Bryan and Brazos County, signaling broad community backing for local efforts and development initiatives.
The Waco News Tribune reflects on the value of Sunday morning as a time of rest and spiritual renewal. It contrasts Saturday night’s busy pace with the bright dawn and bells calling people to church, urging national worthiness of its privileges.
A reader complains about rush in contemporary affairs. Philosopher Perry Perriwinkle notes the only hurry was leaving work to dash in a large car through crowded streets. He warns hurrying may lead to a fatal accident and argues the Eagle would call it an accident and miss judgment after death.
Former Senator W. W. Turney of El Paso is unanimously re-elected president of the Texas Cattlemen’s Association at the Houston annual meeting. The piece recalls Turney’s rise from East Texas to a palatial West Texas home and his long service, noting his start as a Green Pond schoolteacher earning $40 a month and his current earnings.
Warren E. Harding of Ohio visits Texas while pursuing the Republican nomination for president. He meets supporters and discusses campaign aims and policy positions during the outreach stop.
The Houston Chronicle laments Li am J Bryan’s political fate after defeats and cabinet service under Wilson. It recalls 1896 free silver debates, Sterrett’s Dallas News salvo, and shifting loyalties among Democrats. The piece muses on the strange course of politics and ends with a call for peace.
A Houston reporter quotes a presidency saying Texas needs two political parties. Senator Harding, humorously described as a joker, would see Bailey and Hobby factions performing. The piece promises lively, grand and peculiar political times in Grand Old Texas.
Philosopher Perry Perriwinkle states reforms grow by building up and uniting, not by tearing down or pulling apart. He urges collaborative approaches, emphasizing collective progress over division.
The Jayhawk notes a reluctance to admit error while acknowledging a need for better spring gardens. The speaker observes a general tendency to dispute opposing views even as they seek improvements in garden planning.
The Eagle questions Col onel George Bailey's absence when the lights went out at the Rice Hotel as the cattlemen arrived in town.
Workers on South Africa’s diamond fields demand a bonus for diamonds brought in to raise funds for food. The Eagle argues the diggers should quit begging and return to work as grafters are said to be excessive.
A. M. Garrett of Waco visits Bryan after a cattlemen’s convention in Houston. He recalls buying cattle in Brazos county over 25 years ago and says Texas cattle industry has shifted to a younger generation as old-timers bring their sons to meetings. Plant select Mebane cotton seed. Caddo Mebane seed priced at $3 per bushel by Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co.
Prof. W. L. Powers traveled to Austin to participate in the State convention of County Superintendents.
L B Weaver of Grand Rapids Michigan reports a Jersey cow increased milk from six to twelve quarts daily and butter fat from five to ten pounds weekly after using Dr LeGear's Stock Powders for 80 days, then twelve pounds weekly at six months. The ad urges trial with returnable money if unsatisfactory.
Lamar Bethea announces his candidacy for Brazos County Judge. He stresses legal training from the University of Texas, war service roles, and years in Bryan, pledging to apply law knowledge to estate, road, and county administration. He favors good roads, will respect bond decisions, and vows an active courthouse office if elected.
An advertisement urges readers to insist on Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in Bayer packaging with directions for Headache Colds Pain Neuralgia Lumbago and Rheumatism. It proclaims Bayer as genuine Aspirin trusted by physicians for nineteen years and notes 12 tablet tins cost a few cents.
Mrs M J Walker a pioneer Brazos county resident died Monday at noon at the home of her son Tom Walker in the Walker settlement near Alexander church She was 86 years 2 months and 11 days old widow of John Walker Uncle Johnie long noted for building a home in the Walker settlement before the Civil War The obituary recalls frontier Texas days with ox wagon freight from Houston and no railroads
The Daily and Weekly Eagle lists prices for political notices to run for Congress and district offices at 25 dollars. Other offices including representative county judge county attorney sheriff county clerk tax collector and tax assessor are priced at 20 dollars. District clerk county treasurer and county surveyor at 15 dollars and all preeinct officers at 10 dollars.
A segment lists candidates for Congress and state offices including Rufus Hardy Chas S Gaineer Dr Leon Harp Oak McKenzie N O Ferguson Lamar Bethea Morehead Nunn Stewart McSwain Holland Edge Sabo Burt for sheriff county clerk and commissioners in precincts 1 2 3 with names arranged in a formal ballot style.
The funeral of Mrs. M. J. Walker widow of Uncle Johnie Walker was held at the Alexander Methodist church. She spent her life in the Alexander community and is survived by three sons Joe B. George Tom Walker and daughter Mrs Bella Wilson along with many grandchildren and relatives. Rev P T Ramsey conducted the services at 8 o clock and she was buried beside her husband in the nearby cemetery awaiting the resurrection morn.
Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Company notes that while a sack of Caddo Methane Seed costs more per bushel, its higher yield and good planting quality for the next year make it the most economical planting seed overall.
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