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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
2
Bryan Weekly Eagle notes editor Lee Rountree plans to run for lieutenant governor. The brief mentions his legislature role and comments from the Garland News about his pursuit of higher political honors without a salary.
Athens Daily Review notes a hypothetical statement criticizing a Texas bill for West Texas Technical College as hundreds of Texas boys camped in tents at A and M College for lack of adequate dormitory facilities.
A Mineral Wells Index quotation defines leadership as restraint from missteps, openness to differing opinions, and willingness to forgive injuries. It argues that such traits separate true leaders in professions and communities from others.
Bryan is slated to host the League of Texas Municipalities on May 9 and 10. The notice urges preparing the house and lawns to project civic beauty and cleanliness for visiting officials.
A Christian Commonwealth call to citizens to enforce law and demand capable officials. It argues prohibition can be enforced as firmly as other laws and urges holding public officers accountable without excuse or evasion.
The Mineral Wells Index notes legislators again push to repeal the regular session appropriation for a topographical river survey. It recalls a tale of the Arkansas traveler who hedged on covering his house in rain or when not raining.
Editorials from multiple papers urge Brazos County representative and Bryan Eagle editor Lee J. Rountree to enter the race for lieutenant governor. They praise his editorials, legislative work, and citizenship and predict strong newspaper backing if he runs.
Judge A B Martin of Plainview hustles legal business and promotes Texas Tech in West Texas as 47 cities seek relocation. S B Cowell, chairman of the board of control, travels to Washington to discuss state leasing of Kerrville soldiers sanitarium while commissioners tour applicants in April. If a special session occurs, action may wait until June.
The Hearne Democrat presents a brief verse exchange mocking a newlywed couple. It parodies moral questions about bread and faith, referencing a bride and a store bought hair in a playful but pointed exchange between the Eagle and Bryan Eage.
San Angelo could gain derived wealth by irrigating the Conchos and its 200 mile reach. A visit by the Board of Water Engineers under the Rountree act will inspect dam sites for feasibility. If approved, preliminary surveys may lead to broader irrigation plans aiding local banks and settlement.
A circulated quotation chain notes that rags become paper, paper becomes money, money funds banks, banks issue loans, and loans breed poverty while poverty returns to rags. A second quote by Bacon praises universal hospitality as worldly citizenship.
The Fairfield Recorder notes the Texas Press Association action sidelining members named Sam while Lees Lee Rountree and Lee Satterwhite gain influence. The piece asserts Sams are moved aside across cases from legislation to mermaid lore.
The McKinney Courier-Gazette notes society ladies enjoying the Want Ads, praising Ad Man Mayse for clever wording about lost, stolen, found or sold items. After Bridge, readers review the late volume of McKinney and local folks who place market ads, urging others to join the ad department.
Bonham Favorite argues newspapers must appeal to the general public not just highbrow segments. He contends a daily paper cannot survive catering to intellectuals who do not pay bills, noting critics of the press often do not contribute financially.
Hearne Democrat reports the Dopey festival hosted by Knights of Pythias and Knights of Khorahassen in Bryan. Dokey Band led an afternoon parade with Allen Academy students and decorated vehicles, followed by a banquet for about four hundred, street dancing on Bryan’s streets, and an acclaimed welcome by Judge W. C. Davis with praise for Grand Chancellor Brady Steele.
Andrew Moses of Houston representing the Sub-office U S Veterans Bureau visited the Bryan Red Cross office and the Federal coordinator office at College Station today. He plans to return to Houston this fortnight. A former A and M student and class of 1919 20 member, he reconnected with many old acquaintances.
Little C. N. Calmes Jr., two year old son of Rev and Mrs C N Calmes, underwent adenoids and tonsils removal at Bryan Hospital this morning. He is resting easily and expected to be convalescent soon.
S H Franklin who has been seriously ill at his home in the eastern part of town is reported improved and was taken this afternoon to John Sealey Hospital in Galveston for medical attention. Friends hope for his ultimate recovery.
Mrs. L. H. Tucker and Monte Currie attended the marriage of their daughter Mazie Currie to Bert Manton at 8 p.m. Monday in the Episcopal Church of Houston with Rev. Peter Gray Sears officiating. Mrs Currie, born and raised in Bryan, is warmly congratulated by local friends.
Major L L McInnis returned early Monday from New York City after attending sessions of the National Bankers Association.
Bonham Favorite reports testimony before the United States Commission on federal relations in Chicago about tipping in the service industry. Porters and other workers rely on tips for subsistence while wages fail to support them, prompting calls to shift support away from outsiders and critique tipping norms across countries and services.
F D Fuller Chief Inspector Agricultural Experiment Station College Station will leave for Louisville Kentucky to preside as acting president over the Seventh Annual Convention of the South Central States Food Feed and Drug Officials Association to be held May 1 2 3 and 4 He will deliver the President's address at the opening and speak May 3 on Regulation of Low Grade Feeding Stuffs.
In Austin on April 27 Representative Lee J. Rountree chairman of the House Reclamation Committee declared he will oppose any repeal of the Reclamation Law. He noted extensive surveys and a $40,000 two year program to develop irrigation projects on Texas rivers and said public opposition to repeal is strong.
Music lovers in Bryan and College Station enjoyed a delightful program by the Music Club at Carnegie Auditorium. Performers in costume offered piano, vocal, and choral numbers with prizes for elegance, and guests including Navasota guests were welcomed to a social hour with punch, sandwiches, and flowers.
Reverend G. N. Calmes traveled to Brenham to aid in an ongoing meeting.
Evelyn McRae and Ruby Carter, two Black girls, were arrested by local police for vagrancy after loitering on the streets at about 2 a.m. One paid the fine and the other is out on bond.
The Bryan Methodist church led by Chairman H. H. Prager has surpassed its $950 goal by raising $1,108 for the Methodist Memorial Hospital at Houston Texas. Half of the amount was collected and presented at the second quarterly conference at the church. The drive reflects well on local Methodists and the community's support for hospital service in the area.
W R Powers Jr of Bay City Texas arrives and will assume the post as manager of Grant Lumber Company in Bryan on May 1, succeeding W O Saunders. He plans to move his family to Bryan at the earliest possible moment.
After a Friday to Monday break in at the West Side schoolhouse a white boys baseball mitt vanished. Restine Jones and Ernest Herndon, both colored youths, traced leads, informed Chief W S Martin, mitt recovered, they were arrested and later released on their own recognizance to appear in juvenile court at the next July district session.
A Friday afternoon liquor raid led to the arrest of Charley Ward and Robert Thomas on the D D White farm for manufacturing intoxicating liquor. A copper still and about three and a half gallons of booze were seized. Sheriff L E Morehead Chief W S Martin and Officers Offa Williams and J D Conlee led the raids with one still confiscated at Robert Coleman’s property. Bond may be required.
Dr J H Wilson of Goldthwaite Texas visited Bryan on his way home from the United Confederate Veterans Reunion in New Orleans where he served as a delegate. He recalled Civil War fighting and expressed interest in modern topics while visiting D L Wilson Chambers Wilson Motor Co and Yulane Medical College.
Mr and Mrs Frank Myers and daughter Miss Lottie Lou Myers join Mr and Mrs Jeff South of Wa co for a Sunday visit at J Allen Myers home in Bryan to celebrate the birthday of J A Myers with Dean and Mrs E J Kyle and daughter Miss Lillie Bess Kle also attending. Bryan friends send congratulations and best wishes.
In Austin on April 26 a large Texas gathering pressed to preserve the $600,000 Rountree reclamation survey appropriation. Col. Glenn S. Smith of the US Geological Survey outlined federal cooperation offering topographic surveys and shared costs to map about 10,000 square miles annually, aiding flood control and irrigation.
The Bryan Rotary Club held a noon meeting at Green Parrot Tea Room where W S Barron was elected president for the new year. The board named D L Wilson vice president J T S Park secretary treasurer and Rev S Moylan Bird song leader.
Mrs Victoria Lero aged seventy died Wednesday afternoon at 1 30. The funeral was held Thursday morning at 11 at St Joseph’s church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. She resided in the Leonard school community and leaves a husband several children and other relatives.
The Bryan High school orchestra under Miss Ruth Lawler travels to Belton and will compete Saturday in Boston for the silver loving cup prize. Members include Kathleen Higgs pianist Chas Edge Roy Solomon Vergn Adams Sam Knox Richard Grant Bennie Albert Lewis Nedbalek Ned Seard'no Clarence Cloud Wheelis and Edwin Janick.
Joe Kaplan announces an offer of 30000 to purchase the Bryan College Interurban Railroad, explaining he previously valued equipment at 10000 to 15000 and shipping costs, but would pay 30000 to keep the line from Bryan and operate it for profit. He notes the seller's demand near 75000 and hints the railroad could be moved if not sold.
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