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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
6
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists post office entry date April 28 1911 and second class matter under law. It shows Brazos County subscription rates 150 per year six months 1 00 and outside Texas 200 per year 125 six months with Lee J Rountree as managing editor.
The Mexia Evening News is described as a steady newspaper that knows its beat on public questions and provides informed commentary.
Sunshine Joe Webb of the Waco News-Tribune replies yes because we cannot drink them.
Clarksville Times editor Sam Fryar comments that success requires persistence and resilience, saying notable gains come after facing many challenges. He emphasizes hard work and grit as essential traits for achievement.
Cameron's produce dealers ship a carload of eggs every few days while fryers are in high demand and supply is light. Milam County farmers are urged to increase poultry production.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports a British woman writer states that men aged 30 to 50 pose the greatest danger to women while noting a contrasting claim that women can be dangerous to some men from ages 1 to 99.
Houston Post quotes Chauncey Depew at age 88 urging moderation in work play meals and drink. The editorial replies with相 four numbered reactions about behavior and price limits, questioning feasibility.
The Corsicana Sun reports Friends of Hon. Luther A. Johnson, candidate for Congress, called a meeting tonight at 8 at the Chamber of Commerce to form a local organization. Johnson just returned from the lower counties south of Navarre and says the outlook is encouraging.
Cameron merchants appoint a committee to approve or disprove all advertising schemes offered. The resolution directs investigation of other forms of advertising except in local papers. The paper says these schemes do not aid businessmen and harm hometown newspapers.
Advertising experts divide ads into newspaper ads and direct mail. Local papers reach the public best as they are widely read. Big dailies are often scanned while country weeklies are read from cover to cover, Cameron Herald reports.
The ordinance fines $1 to $10 for chickens running loose on streets or public premises. Violations go to Corporation Court with Mayor Tyler Haswell as trial judge. The Mexia Daily News letters question the scope, joking about flappers and the mayor’s stance.
The Bryan city council enacted a chicken ordinance banning chickens from running at large and scratching neighbors' flower beds. The Honey Grove Citizen warns enforcement will be harder than passage, noting Honey Grove adopted similar rules years ago and chickens ignore newspaper notices.
Local business readers are urged to place ads in the Bryan Eagle as the town’s best promotional tool. The note claims advertising in the Eagle surpasses billboard exposure and encourages merchants to act, providing a contact phone number.
After a heavy rain last week people along the prairie observed many fish in shallow grass water. Reports include a catfish over a foot long found in a ditch near a residence and numerous buffalo fish from eight inches to a foot and a half. Water coverage lingered in low prairie areas for hours, washing fish from ponds and creeks.
The Brazos River rose over the past week and flooded several state farms in Fort Bend County. Levees kept 14,000 acre Sugarland Industries plantation dry at a cost of $700,000. Imperial State Farm near Sugarland must replant 500 acres of corn and 300 acres of cotton. Ramsey, Blakeley, Darrington, and Senior State Farms reported flood impact with extensive acreage submerged and crop losses across corn and cotton.
The Dallas-Galveston News hails Hearne Democrat correspondent Billdad as one of Texas best and a joy to editors. He reports good and bad with a kindly hand, treats neighbors well, and runs a small newspaper within a larger one. He loves his community and needs no payroll or renewals.
The Hearne Democrat salutes Bildad, a top Texas correspondent praised for vigor and breadth. It extols his modesty and long career, compares him to legendary figures, and notes editor Rountree’s admiration and wide travel. The piece lauds Bildad as a keystone journalist in Texas.
The Bryan Elks Lodge held a fraternal meeting with Exalted Ruler R. C. Stone presiding. Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Thos Ford of Orange attended on official visit and offered suggestions for future fraternal and civic work. Members Lee J. Rountree D. E. Moore and R. L. Hearn spoke briefly as enthusiasm rose.
The Bryan Carnegie Library received ten Hydes volumes on The Fine Arts to Professions, drama and opera sets by Alfred Bates on many nations, ten Dr Frank Crane essays, and popular novels including If Winter Comes by A S M Hutcheson. Other works include Main Street and The Squirrel Cage by Canfield, plus Wilmer Atkinson, an Autobiography. Reproductions of famous paintings accompany the drama and opera volumes.
Brazos County District Court will convene on Monday May 8 with grand jury set for opening day and a petit jury summoned for Wednesday May 10. Sheriff L E Morehead furnishes the panel including J M Gordon G W Blanton J M Atkins M P Mims W E Gandy H H Young D L Wilson H T Downard J H Conway W F Davis E J Fountain H S Edge T H Black H8 Cochran J L Holligan I R Brownlee J C Caldwell M M Vance W J Coulter Paul McSwain J H Reed M B Easters Esher Martin T J Crone H B Lloyd J C Newcomb J G Showes M E Wallace I M Bond L B Thompson J H Todd E J Beard W W Kraft W B Barron J W Thompson and F A Bunting
Mr. Ed Hrdlicka a noted farmer on Route 4 Shiloh neighborhood left some of the finest white onions at the Eagle office appreciated by the paper and the Eagle thanks him Miss Constance Branpury a Bryan school student was a weekend guest of homefolks here Franklin Texan.
The report details a Bryan attendee Mrs. Lee J. Rounce at a jubilee event saluting District Deputy Grand Master C. V. Vaughan known as Uncle Charlie. Vaughan, longtime lodge No. 95 member with 25 and 60 year jewels, praised as a great day for Odd Fellowship. The piece ends with wishes for health and hints at an April 26 return.
Seventy eight businessmen from St Louis arrived by H T C train at 11 20 Friday, touring Bryan with 34 lines of industry. They visited merchants, gave a Main street concert, distributed souvenirs, and praised Bryan before departing for Hearne at 12 30.
Woodville school three miles north of Bryan ends term with 34 steady pupils, 20 promoted, four honor pupils San Stratta, Joe Duchamas ele, Annie Stratta. most children are of foreign parentage. Afternoon activities include reading, book checks, and a fruit punch reception by Mrs. P. A. Tardy.
President Roger Q. Astin of the Brazos County Purebred Livestock Association seeks a fall live stock show in Bryan tied to the Brazos County Poultry Show. The Eagle endorses the proposal, stating it would bring great county benefits and hopes for broad support.
Mr H E Smith of Millican died in Houston Wednesday evening while visiting his daughter Mrs McGregor. Funeral services planned for 10 a m Saturday at Millican Cemetery. He leaves three daughters Buna Sealy and McGregor of Millican and three sons Walter Silas and Ed all of Millican or Houston.
T W Parker a former Brazos County superintendent of schools announces his candidacy for the Tom Green County superintendent unexpired term of J H Armstrong in the democratic primary. Parker a Sam Houston Normal graduate has taught in Gonzales County rural schools been a high school principal and summer normal instructor he left Brazos after eight and a half years due to family illness and has lived in Tom Green County six years.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott and Mrs. Julia Knowles spent Sunday in Bry-Wearne, according to the Democrat.
At a First Christian church revival in Bryan Texas a group in Klan robes quietly delivered a free will offering of $25 to Rev L Swindle. The letter praised white supremacy and religious ideals while affirming loyalty to the Constitution. No disturbance occurred.
Allen Richie of Bryan, son of Mr and Mrs Ab Richie of 4 Prospect, was honored with full military burial in Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday afternoon after dying in foreign service during World War I. He was among the first Brazos County youths to serve and sacrificed his life for his country.
A seven year old boy from the Reliance area faced appendicitis with no hospital funds available. Red Cross arranged immediate operation at a hospital. Dr. Odom planned the surgery, Dr. Pipp donated anesthesia, and Dr. J. Plack supplied anesthetic and support. The boy and his mother were transported by M. B. Easters to receive care and will stay for full recovery. The effort highlights the value of saving young lives.
The Snell Post Veterans met Friday night approving a 25 cent per member incidental tax. New member L E Bailey spoke on the group’s purpose. Elected delegates to the Waco state World War Veterans convention include Commander R W Hunnicutt Adjutant A C Taylor and L E Bailey with J T Caffey E H Southall McCormick and Patterson. An entertainment committee was announced and new members R L Hunt Roy B Campbell and U DarJeau were admitted.
Millican and Houston connected obituary for H. E. Smith age 75 who died at his daughter’s home in Houston. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in Millican, with interment in his hometown. six children survive including Annie McGregor Buna Thompson Ed. Smith Walter Smith Silas Smith and Maud Sealey. Funeral led by Rev. Thornton A. Payne.
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