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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for Brazos County and outside Texas with a line about the Austin American’s judge of a gambler as a person who loses. The item reflects a newspaper pricing blurb and a quip on gambling.
Sunshine Joe Webb of the Austin American notes a still found a few feet from the entrance to a Holy Roller meeting place. The item raises concerns about local religious gatherings and potential law enforcement action.
Editorials across Texas rally Editor Lee J. Rountree of Bryan to enter the lieutenant governor race. The Franklinn Texan opines a walkover victory seems likely if he runs.
The Houston Post notes Texas fruit prospects with peaches in plentiful supply. Political chatter mentions income tax plans from Republicans amid broader fiscal debate.
The Denton Record Chronicle announced a 44 page Texas Press Special Edition printed for Texas editors to Denies on May 11 13. editor Will C Edward s hopes more editions will allow him to go to the legislature by showing strong business in a single day.
The United Clothiers announced in Chicago that suspenders will return next fall replacing belts for men. Texan reporters Sam Miller Joe Taylor Jinx Tucker Sunshine Joe Webb John Knott Sam Fore Ben Harigel and others are noted as wearing both belts and suspenders to appear prosperous.
National Boys Club Leader C. L. Chambers State Leader R. W. Persons Assistant S. C. Evans and County Agent C. L. Beason of Brazos County were brought across the Navasota River by boat amid floods. They arrived for an inspection of Boys and Girls Club Work in Grimes County with a detailed report expected tomorrow.
A traveling shirt drummer struck the Eagle office during peak newspaper production. The incident comes amid calls to favor home Bryan merchants and a broader demand for more work, production, and efficiency nationwide.
Bildad the Hearne Democrat correspondent jokes about the Shahite abandoning his journey for a playful act of visiting editors. He imagines invading their sanctums and lighting incense from the altars of the free press to reassure them that age cannot dim friendship and gratitude.
Editor Lee J. Rountree of Brazos county Bryan Daily Eagle is eyed as a possible Lieutenant Governor candidate. The piece praises his statewide reach and work on Texas public schools and argues salary reform and a longer legislative term are needed to improve the Texas legislature.
Bishopville correspondence reports a Sunday afternoon talk by Judge Lane and Rev Tidwell with Judge Joe Reid sharing Sunday school methods. The writer proposes a public debate between Judge Davis, Dr Held, and the Lane Tidwell pair as an intellectual draw for attendees from miles around.
A note from May 8 discusses finding the Austin American on May 1 after a three day search. It praises steady work and patience, noting the paper’s safe arrival after traveling about a dozen miles daily and urging perseverance.
The thieves escaped with 15.9 dollars in diamonds and 5000 dollars in fine apparel. The report notes Will L. West and Gentry Dugat were not among the losses and saved their purple attire for the Texas Press Association event in Denton. Both men are bachelors.
Representative John M. Adams of Tarrant County, formerly Bryan, mails a card calling himself a wild-catter. He hints at Brazos County history with General H. B. Stoddard and the Brazos River era. He invites readers to Ft Worth for the K of P Grand Lodge and a trip to Denton for the Texas Press Association, while ruling out dangers until the meaning is clarified.
The Eagle notes Howard Smith of Tabor invites readers to the class of 1922 commencement at the high school auditorium on Monday evening May 15 at 8 o'clock. The paper plans to attend and thanks Howard for the invitation.
The Houston Chronicle spotlights the Giraud Haswell wedding party with Mrs Stiles Giraud the bride. Attendants include Hildegarde Story Della Lawrence Katie Adair Louise Garwood Nobie Webb and Louise Adair. After a Honolulu Pacific coast trip the couple will reside in Houston.
The column argues that if crooks remain, New York cannot claim to be the world’s largest city. It questions whether Dallas Galveston and San Antonio will fare better by contrast, urging vigilance in addressing crime.
A Groesbeck Journal fragment mocks an argument blaming Adam for troubles. It contrasts the Eagle and Adam with curt sarcasm about brains and lineage, reflecting local editorial voice.
The Houston Post notes Bishop Quinn among those present at the Rotary gathering. He gave an inspiring talk, showing his duty and leadership as a great Rotarian, a point echoed by the Eagle and expected to be properly reported by the Post.
Clarence Ousley lectured Bonham Rotary on loving neighbors as thyself a noble ideal yet warned discretion is needed when the neighbor is a “dimpled widow” urging vigilance in practice. The exchange hints at tensions between theory and conduct in civic duty.
A reader letter extols the Bryan Weekly Eagle showing a six to seven column spread with many foreign ads. The writer urges Bryan business leaders to fund local journalism adequately and support the editor to boost the town’s standing and growth.
News from Bryan reports the murder of Eula Ausley granddaughter of Kirven Freestone County residents, with ties stated to John A. Moore Jr of Bryan. The community laments the young girl and calls for protecting civilization against such barbarism.
Mr J E Covey County Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth and others attended the funeral of Mrs W N Wilson in Wheelock. Floral offerings marked the esteem for a woman beloved by a wide circle. Rev King Vivian led services at the Methodist College pastor's burial.
The Bryan Elks Lodge releases plans for social entertainments to benefit Bryan and College Station. Exalted Ruler L A Spell appoints two committees to handle social and community work and entertainment. Committee members include Lee J Rountree D E Moore R L Hearn H S Estill R C Stone W B Saunders Carl Wipprecht J A Mc Queen Jr.
Mrs Hattie E White aged about eighty one died at Villa Maria Ursuline Convent in Bryan after years of illness. She had lived in Bryan after returning from South Carolina and Knoxville. Funeral held at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church with pallbearers Robert Armstrong Tyler Haswell Sam B Wilson Fred Cavitt J W Coulter and D D White.
The notice promotes farming on lines with over 40 farm products and rainfall averages matching Nebraska and Maine. It notes diversified soils and nearby markets, urges requests for Flameseekers rates, and references a new book Farming on the S A and PRy. Contact Hl. M. Madison in San Antonio or Geo F Lupton for excursions to the seaside and mountains.
Amon C Williams was granted letters testamentary on the estate of Miss Mary Williams deceased by the Brazos County Court at a regular term on April 20 1922. All persons having claims against the estate must present them within the legal time to the executor at his Bryan Texas residence.
In Brazos County Texas during a probate term on April 20 1922 E W Crenshaw executor of the estate of J M Hare deceased was legally granted authority all persons having claims against the estate must present them within the legal period at the City post office address for notices to the executor.
Miss Artie Lou Smith returns from a weekend visit with her mother Mrs. J. R. Smith at the old Reliance home.
Voter notices list candidates for Sheriff County Attorney Tax Assessor County Clerk Treasurer Superintendent of Schools and Commission Precincts amid July primary announcements. Names include Luther A Johnson E Morehead Clyde F Goen Jim Darwin Roy Hudspeth Ollie Smith A S McSwain Dora Wilson D J McDonald C E Bobo Eck Smith Guy F Boyett M Risinger J T Sawyer George Edge John Sabo Frank Krc M Degelia Chas Di Stefano J M Moore H T Wheeless M T Frame J W Hamilton L D McGre
Brazos County records show April real estate transfers totaling 31611 dollars with multiple deeds. Notable sales include Edward Hall and wife to E J Fountain for 10000 dollars of city lots in Phillip's Addition Block 13, and J J Pipkin and wife to A Byars for 500 dollars for a 1 1 8 acre tract from Zeno Phillips league. Other transfers cover tracts of 250 dollars, 595 dollars, 1500 dollars, and 6000 dollars among various buyers and leagues.
Joe Kaplan of Ryan City as executor requests all creditors and claimants to present their demands against the estate of Mrs. Pearl Kaplan deceased, per law, at his residence and official address. The notice names Joe Kaplan as executor of the deceased.
Ji Bb Hensarling of Wellborn was in Ryan this forenoon according to a brief local note.
A. P. Buchanan died from a 38 caliber bullet wound received Friday evening at about 7 to 8 40. He was found by C. L. Eden and Charley Ball near a cottonseed bank with the pistol at his side. Funeral services were held at his sister’s home and burial followed at Brightlight cemetery. He leaves five children and was born October 13 1880 in Harvey.
Mr. W. E. Graham delivered diseased cotton samples to the Eagle office. Dr. Taubenhaus reports three diseases in seedlings: anthracnose caused by Glomerella gossypii, soresinia caused by Rhizoctonia, and damping off by Pseudomonas malvacearum. Dry sunny weather will curb them. planting two year old seed may prevent anthracnose. seed should be treated with concentrated sulfuric acid to remove seed fuzz before planting.
Jas. W. James receives a letter from a British real estate prospect in North Wales who saw his Eagle advertisement and plans a Texas visit to find a residence ready on arrival. The postmark is Berwyn Glen Garth Anglesey.
The Bryan Telephone Company provides free broadcasts of flood updates informing farmers of river rises, helping decide when to move to higher ground. Manager E. M. Sims notes the service saved stock and in some cases lives during recent storms.
City Manager E F McAdams announces lights in the park adjoining the H T C depot will be rewired at once with about 700 feet of cable prepared. The park had not lit at night since the floods, when all the lamps were burned out.
The method soaks seed in concentrated sulfuric acid to remove lint, then rinses thoroughly. Use wooden barrels lined with roofing pitch to prevent corrosion. have a trusted farm hand perform the process, with care to avoid burns. The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Division offers free specimen testing for diagnosis and control advice.
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