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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists subscription options by mail and carrier in Brazos County and outside Texas. Rates cover one month to one year, with prices varying by region and term, and the paper notes Associated Press membership.
W W Jenkins former Williamson County official now edits Alpine Avalanche in Alpine. Bryan Daily Eagle editor Lee J Rountree criticizes the West Texas agricultural and mechanical college plank as mainly political. The piece endorses a broader A and M system and urges Sul Ross Normal College support in the upcoming legislative session.
Millican announces the annual fair will take place on Wednesday November 8 inviting residents to attend. Organizers emphasize community events, attractions, and local vendors at the fairgrounds.
The Houston Post cites Lloyd George on Elba versus Waterloo. A wordplay gag hinges on Napoleon at Elba and a pun about Able was I ere I saw Elba. The Eagle delegates explanation to Editor George Robinson of the Waco Times Herald.
Gilmer Mirror editor George Tucker argues men cannot be made honest politically, while Bryan Eagle editor Lee J. Rountree says the election law merely allows corrupt politicians to evade pledges. A law cannot create honesty but can punish dishonesty or remove wrongdoers.
Old hog killing time arrives in Franklin country as Robertson county producers boast abundant hogs and sweet potatoes. References to Col Kelso Howell of Fort Worth and local editors mix with light humor about editors and officials sharing meals and plans to ship hogs to California.
Ben F Harigel of the La Grange Journal missed the Texas Press Day at the Dallas Fair. The Texas Press Sam Club elected officers and planned Galveston banquets in May. Members included Sam E Miller of the Mineral Wells Index, who mocked Benjamin names and predicted a lively Galveston gathering next June.
From Navasota comes word that James T Swanson joins County Agent Hohn in promoting better hog husbandry. Experienced raisers say Grimes Burleson Robertson and Brazos counties excel for hog production with tens of thousands of fine animals expected.
Rain gauge at Geo. A. Adams Insurance Agency records .96 inches by 3 p.m. Clouds show clearing trend though skies have not fully cleared.
W. S. Mial, a plantation owner from Brazos Bottom, visited town today for business at his local destination.
A dedicatory program at Edge marks the opening of a teacherage and an auditorium dubbed a community house. Speakers include Col. Lee J. Rountree, Dr. M. L. Hayes, L. D. Borden, and Judge W. C. Davis praising rural education and Edge’s plans, with musical and literary performances by local students.
Smetana school held a Friday box supper to fund a blacksmith shop for the vocational department. County Agent C L Benson chaired, S E Eberstadt of Bryan Chamber of Commerce pledged support, and funds totaled 52 with concerts by Prof. Anton Ernst and the Allen Academy band boosting attendance.
Mor van W H example members must pay 1.10 dollars each before November 10. Present membership 50. Joe B Reed.
Mrs. W. H. Atkinson of Steep Hollow was among Bryan shoppers today. Mrs. T. B. Martin also visited Bryan today from Steep Hollow.
District Judge W C Davis overruled the motion for a new trial in the Allen Smith damage suit against the H T C Railway over a carload eggs shipment. Verdict for 2275.20 in Smith's favor, likely to be appealed. docket signed Saturday as Brazos county term closed.
Special to the Eagle Millican Texas October 21 a cool north wind is hoped to help fight dengue fever which has swept the town for five to six weeks The Millican Community Club met and set November 8 as the fair date with prizes programs and a catalog to be published Soon Cotton picking is largely finished with some bottom cotton still to gather The crop overall fared better than expected corn was weaker Most locals use their fields for pasture The barn of H B Crawford south of town burned Saturday afternoon destroying about two tons of hay and other feed
Mr and Mrs I M Cook of Steep Hollow were shopping with the Bryan merchants today. The couple visited local shops and chatted with merchants during their outing.
Bryan ex chambers board discusses Millican Community Fair on November 8 and full attendance at next Tuesday’s meeting. Main Street paving from 19th Street to the ice factory and white way extension planned starting November 6. Smetana box supper raised 52 dollars to equip a shop for vocational education.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 4 o'clock at Reliance Baptist Church for W. H. Morean who died at home Friday. Rev. J. M. Bullock officiated with burial by the Kurten Masonic Lodge and Brazos Union Lodge of Bryan. Honorary pallbearers included J. Dr. Martin and others. active pallbearers listed. Flowers symbolized the community's respect for a valued member.
Auction note calls for 200 four foot sound wood cards to be delivered to Agricultural and Mechanical College with bids on all or portions. Also a hosiery sales pitch from Eagle Hosiery Works offers agents 30 percent commission, free samples, and a full wool and heather line from Darby Pennsylvania.
County Judge H C Ferguson calls a mass meeting of stockmen in Brazos County at the courthouse on Saturday October 28 at 2 30 p m to discuss the future eradication work after November 1 1922 and invites all interested to attend.
Miss Winnie Carroll of Harvey was among Bryan shoppers to day. The item notes her presence amid local buying activity in Bryan.
The Eagle reports Rev J J Tatum has contracted dengue after weeks of denial saying he would not succumb. The article notes his decline and offers sympathy as the illness overcomes the steadfast preacher.
D. A. Broadway, a well known citizen of Kurten, is seen in the city today on business.
In Brazos county preliminary oil work continues with pending geological findings. The Eagle expects to issue definite statements soon, while maintaining optimism. Rube Grant of the Bottom visited town today on business.
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