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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
2
The Bryan Texas Eagle lists publication details and staff credits with advertising rates. It notes editions printed daily except Sundays, rates for carrier and mail, and obituaries and cards of banks sections, with pricing.
Poem asks if readers have helped others and earned a grateful smile. It highlights giving freely and the joy of aiding a weary brother, urging listeners to stop and listen because they have missed life's finest game.
A Girl Seeks Milk for Sick Brother Outside The Star Telegram Office. The piece condemns urban drift and child hunger, blaming half of today’s children and urging duty from workers to protect innocent youngsters amid rising costs and decaying nation concerns.
Local report notes three rainfall events over a few days affecting Hico and surrounding areas. Weather observers track precipitation totals and impacts on soil and local water systems.
A critical editorial denounces Congress members for inaction and prioritizing votes, arguing that such conduct fuels unrest and crime across the United States. The piece frames politicians who merely hunt votes as dangerous citizens and urges decisive leadership.
The Waco dog catcher ponders the value of a dog by comparing to the worth of a horse, an automobile, or a three man unit. The inquiry invites deeper questions about utility, ownership, and economic value in the local context.
A historical piece notes many in Washington being idle while some call for action to fix issues today so work exists tomorrow. It criticizes Congress for inaction, higher taxes, and scrap over the Peace Treaty.
A New York shop girl earned $100 monthly and advertised $375 bathing suit while flashing a $5,000 roll. A bank clerk bought a $9,500 limousine and smashed a shop window to lure her for a ride. Over $90 of silk shirts and underwear were found in the car. the clerk earns $35 weekly and drew his salary daily.
The text condemns Carranza as a good financier who fled with a train load of money from Chapultepec and argues that leaders like Kaiser William and Carranza deserve execution. It asserts public officials should not steal or act beyond authorized power and claims crime is universal.
Collin county will send three sons of farmers on the Texas Club Boys Special from the A M College to tour eighteen states of the North and East. Each of the following will send a boy: Collin County Livestock Association, McKinney Business Men's Association and the combing banks of the county. This action deserves the approval of every citizen as it offers youth valuable opportunities and prepares them as future citizens.
The Dallas Post advocates organizing surviving husbands into a group to coordinate efforts and raise a prize for a suitable design. The idea mirrors Houston divorce court activity and fits the era of broad civic organization.
A 1917 exhortation recalls President Woodrow Wilson urging swift action to win the war and revive the economy. The piece argues the crisis remains and calls on patriotic Americans to act decisively, not delay or dream, to meet the current challenges.
The text notes rampant rush to cities to secure divorces and commit murder while evading legal and social punishment. It highlights a breakdown of norms and the allure of urban anonymity as a response to personal and civic pressures.
A sensational remark claims Charlie Chaplin will trigger a Bolshevik wave if he earns eleven times as much as President Wilson. The quote frames wage disparity as a social trigger and cites an imminent political shift.
A poultry farm near Dallas reports chickens killed by predators. The incident leaves remaining birds stressed and concerns grow over farmyard safety and feed practices. Local observers caution about garden scraps and predator risk as worms are noted to feed on carcasses.
The Sulphur Springs News Telegram reports editor John Flowers predicts McAdoo and Wood as leaders while General Wood is already en route toward a decisive clash.
Twenty five years ago the Houston Post notes that Bryan General and Mrs H B Stoddard traveled to Houston to attend Confederate reunion matters and look after related affairs.
Bakers in Wichita Falls walked out taking bread to last weeks and argued that the other side should starve first, a harsh view of self preservation amid a wider disruption.
Luke McLuke criticizes excessive airship building while noting a local resident of Sulphur Springs owns two airships yet lacks a home. The remark highlights housing shortages and urban priorities in the community.
Editorial argues wage increases and shorter hours cannot solve hunger as food production chokepoints, strikes, and embargoes push prices up. It notes farmers strive to supply but urban poor face hunger while transport and distribution falter.
District Judge W. C. Davis warned a Saturday wedding in Brazos County that divorces are rising and often granted on mere allegations. He urged couples with prior marriages to guard the home and avoid future district court scrutiny.
A city dairyman reflects on wages and hours comparing plumbers earning 1.10 to 1.25 dollars per hour with farm milking jobs paying far less per hour but longer hours. He notes 16 hour days seven days a week and concludes farm work offers little payoff and readers may mislabel dairymen as profiteers.
The paper questions rising farm costs with lines about hay at 37c a quart and corn land around Mt. Pleasant yielding twenty gallons per acre, signaling an era of higher prices and changed productivity.
The Eagle argues talk on city development neglects country needs. It urges focus on homes, highways, churches, stock, schools, and social improvements to address new issues.
The report notes a single candidate for the legislature from Milam and Bell counties with only one opponent named, Mrs. Bennett F. Smith of Temple. Mayor Jack Robinson of Jewett commented that it was only necessary for one woman candidate to announce, signaling the race’s early finish.
Directors of a cotton mill in an Eastern State propose a 100 percent stock dividend increasing capitalization to 4,800,000. A second company declares a 66 2 3 percent stock dividend, highlighting an important and profitable phase for the cotton industry, as reported by Houston Pest.
The report notes rainfall in Texas should raise corm yields around Mt Pleasant from forty to at least fifty gallons per acre, with spacious rows observed.
The United States provided Bolsheviks with large sums to buy bread while repudiating the obligation. The piece argues it is unwise to send food and money to those who intend to fight.
At the Texas Bankers Association gathering in Galveston on May 25 Ed Hall president of First State Bank and Trust Co Bryan will respond to the welcome. Dr W B Bizzell president of A and M College will report on the Banker Farmer Conference held April 20 21 with an address on May 27.
Iola Texas May 17 The Iola High School has seven graduates this year Buffard Dean Nan Colson Joe Carbet Beebe Cludend Una Scott Mary Woodward and Louis Gelpie.
An advertisement in the Daily Eagle draws attention in the town, promoting a forthcoming sale and offering details on location and contact points for prospective buyers. The notice emphasizes urgency and accessibility for potential customers.
The East Texas Chamber of Commerce Executive Board met at City Hall at 10 o'clock to review six weeks of activity. The report highlighted 32 town units, organized chambers, and an industrial survey showing many needed mills, plants, and facilities across the piney woods. The board endorsed rural improvement, marketing, livestock restocking, and cooperative hog marketing, with members listed.
The piece blames rising milk costs for pushing farm boys to abandon farming and move to urban areas. It argues price gaps between milk and other foods push youths away from the farm, a reason they refuse to stay.
Hearne Texas May 17. Commencement events include a class play at Shakespeare Hall May 21, a bac calaureate sermon by Rev John A Held of Bryan at the Methodist church May 23, and graduation exercises May 24. The seven graduates are all girls.
Members told to pay $1.10 each to Joe B. Reed within ten days or face suspension for nonpayment. Missed notices cited as negligence. Joe B. Reed serves as secretary. Death of Mrs. A. W. Dyess referenced in the call.
Major L. L. Melnnis Ed Hall and E. W. Crenshaw told the A. and M. College helpers the banks would stand by them for better crops and conditions. A 4,000 mile trip in August was planned contingent on the boys' continued hard work.
A speaker questions the price of victory and prize in a moral dilemma. The inner voice warns that deceit to gain rewards will stain reputation and betray friends, implying the burden of dishonor remains even with success.
The listing shows racket store bargains with prices from 98c to 165 dollars and various tags like 1.89 1.75 1.49 1.25 and 50c. It highlights a mix of low sale figures and higher sums seemingly for different items.
Old-fashioned department store sale lists gingham dresses middy blouses and children's dresses with prices from 1.25 to 3.50. It highlights silk hose skirts waists blouses scrim veils laces and embroidery at bargain rates and notes new lines arriving in various fabrics and colors.
A local advertisement notes a large stock of Misses and Children's rib hose in white and black in all sizes, priced at 39 cents, 29 cents, 25 cents, and 15 cents. The offer highlights budget hosiery for different ages and sizes.
A large sale listing extensive quantities of men and boys clothing and shoes. Items include working hose, shirts in blue brown chambray and stripes, fancy dress shirts, wash suits, undershirts, union suits, and white tennis oxfords. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars, with multiple size options and bold discounts.
500 ladies ready to wear and trim hats plus shapes for ladies and misses. Large line of childrens hats flower ribbons and hat trimmings. Stock reduced to cut prices on counters. Bargains available for shoppers seeking value.
Shoe sale announces large stock of Ladies Misses and Children footwear with wide price variety from 89c to over 5 dollars. Included are barefoot sandals infant slippers baby doll styles and oxford options for men women and children with discounts claiming 25 to 50 percent below regular values.
J W English left five thousand dollars to St Andrews Episcopal church for the widows and orphans fund of the Episcopal church in the diocese of Texas. Rev H B Jamison rector of St Andrews received a letter from R W Franklin custodian stating that a check for the English bequest has been received.
Colin Young aged 85 died May 13 at Tabor Texas at the home of John McCallum his lifelong friend born in Fort William Scotland in 1835 he came to Texas in 1866 He lived in Brazos and Grimes counties later living with daughter Mrs R A Stuart Interment in Macedonia cemetery Bedias Texas survived by two daughters Mrs W H Hedrick Rosebud and Mrs R A Stuart and one son John Young Bedias.
Dallas May 19 The Bailey campaign plans a first speech of the new effort at Linden Cass County on Saturday May 29 confirmed by campaign manager Luther Nickels.
Pledges totaling 75000 have been raised in a campaign to fund a new hospital addition to the Norsworthy hospital in Houston. Most district churches joined, with canvassing Sunday to finish quotas. The drive ends Wednesday per Rev George Waverly Davis.
Manager Wakefield of the American Consolidate Oil Company arrived with a crew of derrick builders to Wixon Lake to erect a new derrick after the previous one blew down in March. Materials are on site and Captain O L Tabor said completion would occur in two days with the drill slated to start within a week.
Toledo police report three deaths from wood alcohol poisoning in Toledo Ohio on Friday May 17. Police described the cases as linked to tainted alcohol products and urged caution to the public.
Judge W C Davis joined Nathan Mitchell and Beatrice Earl in marriage last Saturday afternoon at the courthouse and they went their way rejoicing.
Harley C. Beasley, 25, fled a five day manhunt in North Carolina after being accused of murdering his wife and two infant sons. He went to the graves where the victims were believed buried and died by a self-inflicted gunshot. The incident follows a regional manhunt and chase by possemen.
A period notice lists prevailing prices for political announcements: Congress and district offers at $25, various county and district offices priced at $15, and AU precinct officers at $10. The Daily and Weekly League published the rates for candidate notices and official filings.
A list of candidates appears for multiple offices including Congress state senator representative county judge sheriff county clerk county superintendent and commissioners for precincts 1 2 3 and 4 with individuals such as RUPUS HARDY CHAS S GAINER LEON HARP OAK McKENZIE H O FERGUSON LAMBDA BETHRA L R MORRHBRAD T C NUNN STEWART MCSWAIN MRS MAY STEVENER WILSON PROF ECK SMITH BE B HOLLAND GEORGE P EDGE JOHN SABO J L BURT 4 H GAMMON JOHN M MOORE.
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