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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1922
Page
8
The Weekly Eagle lists subscription prices for Brazos and outside Texas readers and features an editor’s note praising Branzos County as a garden of Eden with bright prospects. The piece ends with an allusion to Judge Landis and baseball season.
Sunshine Joe Webb of Wa co Joe Taylor of Dallas and George M Bailey of Houston have not gone on a strike. They warn that if a strike occurs they will eat peanuts nationwide causing prices to double.
The speaker condemns men ready to profit from others' misfortune by urging against others’ best interests. They argue such dependency makes real work impossible while guidance from self-serving advisers persists.
A critique argues that if all U S businesses operated like certain railroads the nation would not cover costs. The piece laments workers drawing salaries while expecting the public to pay bills.
The Bryan mayor and Indianapolis figures May or Shanks become members of the living club. The speaker notes being charter members and organizers in Chicago in 1913 and urges continued good work.
The Galveston News reports Rev. R. C. Burleson argued in a Brenham Baptist church discourse that the millennium will arrive in twenty eight years with Christ reigning on earth among his followers.
Col John T Rankin of Brenham celebrated his 81st birthday. Founder of the Brenham Banner over fifty years ago he serves as secretary of Green's Texas Brigade C S A and is justice of the peace at Brenham. He remains a steadfast writer for papers and a loyal southern citizen.
The Lockhart Post-Register endorses Editor Lee Rountree of Brazos County as a strong candidate for Texas lieutenant governor. It praises his service to the state, independence from seeking office, and his qualifications, urging him to enter the race and noting loyal support from Caldwell County friends.
The Waco News-Tribune discusses Germany’s paper shortages as over 150 newspapers halt publication due to high paper costs. It warns this may represent social decay and stresses the press as essential to civilization, knowledge, and public discourse.
Hearne hosts the Marlin District Conference at the Methodist church with Rev. C. T. Tally presiding. Texas Conference ministers deliver sermons daily at 11 am and night sessions. Prominent attendees include Rev. H. Willis from Bryan Rev. A. T. Walker Conroe Rev. J. W. Mills Beaumont Dr. St. W. Adams Houston Rev. Glenn Flynn Houston Rev. D. H. Hotchkiss Humble Prof. Roy Boger Alexander College Jacksonville Dr. H. D. Knickerbocker and Rev. I. F. Betts Marlin.
In a bold critique Lee J. Reuntree argues Texas ranks 39th in education. He cites land misuses and funding drops, urging a new deal and constitution to ensure equity and nine months of schooling for every child.
The piece predicts rapid adoption of wireless devices and vast changes by 1942. It imagines travelers commuting by air from Bryan to New York in twelve hours and returning within forty eight hours for about ten thousand dollars while pocket tablets replace beef and checks shrink to small paper notes.
Mexia reports a local Gun Club scene sparked by speculation that the group may be linked to illegal moonshine activities. The Waco News-Tribune and Mexia Evening News discuss doubts about member Chris Webb and the club’s nature, calling the notion unlikely to be proven easily.
Sulphur Springs Echo notes Rev. A L Eaves sold a bale of cotton for 1 per pound on Tuesday. Three years earlier he rejected 40 cents for the bale with four other bales. He stored the cotton in a warehouse paying storage and the bale lost 44 pounds during storage.
The article notes Col A E Humphreys insists he seeks no political office and remains focused on oil business and public service. It argues citizens owe duty and that a successful founder may still be drawn into public life by public confidence.
Clyde Wm. Arrington and Pearl Eden were married Thursday night at 8 o'clock with Rev. W. J. Meads of the Baptist church officiating. The couple will reside near Wellborn and begin married life together. The Eagle extends best wishes for a prosperous union.
Editor J M Patillo notes Representative Lee J Rountree of Bryan Eagle is urged to run for lieutenant governor and praises his character. He cites Kellis of Sterling City News Record and urges encouragement for those bearing care. A poem urges giving praise now, not after death.
Rev B Crimm closes his revival meeting at the tabernacle tonight. Secretary Holder commends the Bryan Eagle for its support, calling it one of the best daily papers of its size in the south. Letter dated March 27, 1922 from Bryan, Texas.
The notice honors Mrs. M F Barcus 91, long time Methodist member and mother of many church leaders. Surviving children span Texas, New Mexico, Mexico and California. 52 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. The Barcus family is revered in Texas for her devout life and enduring faith.
Dr. B. Youngblood of the Texas agricultural experiment station told Dallas audiences that large cattle ranches will remain central in Texas. He discussed land suitability, noting some lands once plowed are unsuitable while other lands remain prime cattle country and will be devoted to cattle raising.
Secretary S E Eberstadt of the Bryan Building and Loan Association notes a Bryan man sought to cash stock and asked how to do it. He advised advertising and the owner placed an ad in the Daily Eagle receiving seventeen calls and selling the stock quickly. Verily it pays to advertise.
Several registered Poland China and Duroc Jersey males available with quilts on hand. Call and see them. Cash or on time. Conyer's Live Stock and Feed Corporation. W. G. Reynolds, Manager.
Corsicana with Navarro County roots and a long legal career announces candidacy for Congress in the 6th District. Johnson trained at Cumberland University Law School, served as district attorney for Navarro Limestone and Freestone counties, and led Democratic events including the 1920 Fort Worth State Convention keynote.
County Clerk A. S. McSwain issued two marriage licenses in Brazos County over the past two days naming Callie Person and Emma Gilmore and Robert I. Toliver and Viola Ford.
A National Education Society talk warns that most high school pupils come from comfortable homes while poor children tend to drop out. It urges selling the value of education to youths and promoting hand work courses to fit aptitudes, urging campaigns to keep students through high school.
The articles discuss Sam Miller and Sam Hill meeting at the State Rotary Convention in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto hills. Local editors quip about greetings differing from famous governors and hint at anticipated dialogue at the upcoming event.
Mrs. W. T. Strange of Oklahoma spent Sunday in Bryan and College visiting friends and her sons at A. and M. College. She formerly lived in Bryan and received a cordial welcome from old friends before heading to San Antonio for the Woman's Missionary Council of the Methodist Church. She was a guest of Mrs. G. C. White during her stay.
Advertising stimulates trade. It has helped others and can help you succeed.
A regional roster lists out of town members who paid dues for lot care in 1922. Names include D. M. Clower Dallas Ed Hall Austin W. V. Hanway Dallas Mrs Maude Leigh Navasota J M Radford Abilene Norma C Vinson Fort Worth P S Tilson Houston and others with dues ranging from 2.50 to 6.00. Additional names added: Leigh Clarke Mrs Luth er Tilson Coulter Covey Compton W B Tucker and spouses.
A price list shows fabrics by the yard including Percals Fancy pattern at 10 to 18 cents and 25e, Ginghams 6 to 19 cents, 1000 yards Organdies at 21 cents, Nainsook up to 82 1 2 cents, Bleached and Unbleached Domestic from 7 1 2 to 19 cents, Calico 10 cents, Blue Shirting 15 to 19 cents, hosiery from 10 to 25 cents, Ladies Bungalo Aprons 50 cents to $1.25, Laces Embroidery 5 to 25 cents, Waists, Skirts from $1 to $4.98, Table Oil Cloth 85 cents, Window Shades 69 cents.
A local retailer advertises a large new stock of slippers, oxfords, and sandals with prices including Ladies Kid two strap slippers at 1.65, Ladies Vid Kid Oxfords at 2.50, and men’s dress and work shoes ranging from 1.98 to 3.98. The ad promises a deep line of fresh arrivals and invites customers to visit and judge the selections.
A local retailer advertises a wide array of men and boys clothing at deep discounts. Overalls, work pants, dress pants, knee suits for youths, children's knee suits, shirts, caps, hats, undershirts, drawer ers, and suitcases are offered at low prices with emphasis on value and upcoming straw hats arriving at half price.
Big sale ad lists milk and pudding pans tin and granite at 15c to 85c. Water buckets 10 quarts up to 14 quarts, various lids, and cookware including pots, kettles, coffee pots, dish pans, wash basins, glass lamps, alarm clocks, and crackerware. Promises hammers of bargains highlighting value.
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