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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
2
The Texas legislature must provide adequate housing and equipment for the A and M College to train young men for practical agriculture. The Houston Chronicle endorses a bold step to construct substantial campus buildings, arguing that postponement harms rural prosperity and statewide progress.
The Eagle urges readers to buy from local merchants advertised in the paper, arguing their ads prove value. The editor notes gratitude to Dr. F. M. Bralley for an invitation to the College of Industrial Arts commencement in Denton from May 26 to 29.
A vociferous opinion argues that any man who hinders his home city's advancement should not be considered a citizen. The statement frames civic duty as unwavering support for local progress and governance.
The study shows Henderson County with larger area and population but lower tax payments than Hardeman. Hardeman paid $64,630.13 in 1920 and $71,167.62 in 1921, while Henderson paid $54,634.93 and $57,598.50, yet Henderson received state aid totaling $157,333.09 in 1920 and $142,434.75 in 1921. Over 1919–21 Henderson netted $222,804.72 more from the state, whereas Hardeman paid $41,922.46 more than it received. The piece ends questioning who bears burdens on “the people.”
The Dallas News argues that Texas correctly appropriated 600000 for flood prevention and 100000 for stream flow measurements. Citing USGS official C E Ellsworth, the piece says accurate flow data prevent wasteful dam sizes and ensure economic, safe projects. It asserts the investments will yield profitable returns for the state.
Truthful fishermen Rev. J. P. Brown and Rev. C. B. Thompson went to Wixon Creek Thursday night for fishing. A heavy downpour disrupted their plans but they returned home with a modest catch of ten fish, all too large to throw back except two.
The sixty third general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church in session at Montreal North Carolina decided to admit women as members of executive committees. The victory was won despite a majority report of the committee being unfavorable.
Readers are urged to buy from local merchants to back community businesses. Supporting advertisers helps local economy without extra cost and strengthens neighborhood commerce.
Albert Hanneman Jr leaves Sunday for Marlin to enter summer school, aiming to advance studies this season.
Charles M. Barnes of San Antonio said Representative Lee J. Rountree uttered the phrase Flowers for the living as his last words before his death in the House. Barnes noted the line named the organization co-founded by Rountree, a group forming a club to provide flowers comforts literature music and other aid to wounded and shut in patients of military hospitals in the eighth corps area.
The Texas Highway Association at a May 12 meeting in Waco adopted a board resolution mourning the loss of Hon. Lee J. Rountree a vice president and active member. The measure praises his service in Texas politics and the association and directs a copy to his wife and minutes.
John K. Carr of Dallas has joined his wife in Bryan and will spend his vacation there. The couple plans leisure time and local sightseeing during the visit.
The Bonham Favorite comments on a past reader’s surprise at ongoing publication and condemns an editor who avoids controversy. A Dallas State Press satire mocks a paper that would appease all readers, praising candor over relentless appeasement.
The piece praises Bryan public schools and the 1300 students graduating Friday morning. It argues education shapes future citizens and urges every resident to support schooling to equip youth for responsible government roles.
Circle No 1 of the First Presbyterian Church Woman's Auxiliary led by Mrs. Elon Stuart will host a 4 PM inspirational meeting. The group aims to raise Bryan's quota for a Mexican girls school with pledges and a free will offering. All women urged to attend.
Mrs J H Conway leads a crowded Carnegie auditorium recital with a varied program featuring performances by students such as Margstein Woodrow Wallace Jack Doane Aline King Eleanor Chance Mae Patterson Julia Belle Graham Louise Weddington Marie Graham Kathleen Bullard Dorothy Graham and others. The event received praise for its organization and the abundant floral decorations enhanced the atmosphere.
Help wanted advertisment from Guaranteed Mills Norristown Pa seeks a man and a woman for full time salary 75 dollars weekly and spare time 1.50 dollars per hour selling guaranteed hosiery to wearers. Beautiful spring line offered.
For every purpose for which a liniment is usually applied the modern remedy Liquid Borozone will do the work more quickly more thoroughly and more pleasantly. Price 30 60 and 1 20. Sold by all druggists.
An Eagle subscriber misplaced a paper and asked to view the office file to locate an ad. Advertisers often receive favors beyond contract terms. A man placed a want ad for selling lots and claimed it would run only today. the paper proves the value of timely want ads to buy sell rent and exchange.
Uncle John Shepherd, recently moved from Brazos to Mitchell county near Colorado, visits friends and reports the cyclone caused two miles of suffering and devastation. He lived fifty years at the old Shepherd homestead near Kurten before moving to Mitchell county. Laura Belle Roten, county demonstration agent, spent Thursday in Brazos Bottom noting crops gardens and women and girls show strong interest in home flowers vegetables and poultry.
Advertised remedy 666 claims to relieve constipation biliousness headaches colds and la grippe with quick symptomatic benefits for users seeking fast relief from multiple ailments.
A recital at the high school auditorium by the class under Mrs. J. M. Ferguson drew praise as a success. The program followed the published schedule and every pupil performed splendidly, with no single child singled out for special note.
The Friendship Bible class monthly social gathering at Mrs. Albert Buchanan's West 24th Street home ran from 7 30 to 11 with lawn seating lanterns and a Victrola. May birthday hostesses Maude Bookout Laura Belle Roten J T S Park and Artie Lou Smith led games music and contests followed by strawberry brick cream and angel food cake for twenty one members.
An ad touts Herbine for heartburn and indigestion claiming instant relief and prompt movement of fermented food into the bowels. Claims readers feel better at once and notes availability from all druggists.
Bryan high school held its commencement in the auditorium with three notable speeches including Ralph Howell and Miss Gertrude Sims. Dr. Frederick Eby spoke on graduating into an age of jazz while Supt. Hall presented scholarships to Sims, Howell, and Fountain and urged education as a professional science.
Harry E. Peverly arrived Saturday and spent the weekend with Mrs. Peverly and other relatives and friends in the area.
Miss Vincenzo Perrone aged 70 native of Italy died Friday at Bryan Junction. Funeral services were held this morning at St Andrew's church at 10 o'clock with burial in the Catholic cemetery. McCulloch Gordon prepared the body for burial.
Miss Nelleen Robertson entertained the Bryan high school graduating class friends Thursday evening at her College boulevard home. Out of town guests included Miss Annette Sherbel of Navasota and Miss Adeline Seal of Houston. A freshmen course of brick ice cream and angel food cake was served.
A remedy for slow healing sprains that penetrates flesh. Bal lard's Snow Liniment comes in three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Ady.
Mr and Mrs Robert Armistead Harrison issue invitations to friends to meet Mrs Sol West and Mrs Albert West of Avade at Bryan Country Club Thursday evening May 31 at nine o'clock with dancing to follow after the reception.
Allen J. Myers received a wire this morning stating that his nephew Will Gammill of Houston had died very suddenly. The mother Mrs. Gammill, a former Bryan girl named Miss Erwin, traveled via Calvert and Bryan with a party this afternoon to Houston.
Conatello Well now drilling three and a half miles northwest of Bryan has completed a test at 2020 feet and resumed drilling toward 3500 feet. O. & Saunders report optimism that the well may prove an oil field in Brazos County and invite the public to inspect the site.
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