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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1923
Page
2
The U S Bureau of Education argues education costs rise with living costs. While enrollment and school quality increase, per pupil expenses grew 67.5 percent from 1913 to 1920, versus a 100 percent rise in living costs, suggesting education does not outpace overall inflation.
The President urges boys to dig for education quoting Harding and Coolidge and praising those who struggle to learn. Citing New York University and other colleges, the piece praises students who earn large sums while paying their way, asserting diggers shape a valuable future.
A city ordinance requiring all vehicles on the business street to pull to the curb during a fire alarm is praised for reducing crashes but criticized after a Thursday incident. About a dozen motorists reportedly ignored the rule, delaying firemen rushing to a scene and risking lives.
Anderson has formed a Chamber of Commerce with officers Judge T. P. Buffington president Dr. M. E. Parker vice president A. H. Sinclair secretary and T. W. Jennings treasurer. The group aims to unite citizens for joint effort to improve and aid Grimes County.
The piece argues that motorists accept longer distances on good roads to save fuel and time, while poor roads waste gasoline and limit vehicle loads. It compares road needs with rail practice of avoiding grades, suggesting counties should invest in better concrete roads to reduce long term costs.
This Bellville Times note recounts a local incident where a young potato slicer was sold at twice the price to a store owner, a saleswoman, and a customer before learning a cheaper 50 cent alternative. It argues advertising informs the public and prevents such overpricing by maintaining demand for cheaper options.
A call to residents to unite under a common plan to make Bryan a bigger, better town. Emphasizes faith in the town, individual contribution, and joint action, noting highways as essential and citing the lack of civic spirit shown on Armistice Day.
The Bryan Nursery and Floral Company proves Brazos county can grow top chrysanthemums with ample quantity and high quality. A single yellow blossom over 6 inches in diameter from their hot houses sits on our desk as evidence. Brazos leads in this bloom.
A compact local notice touts Eagle Want Ad service as a fast, reliable way to reach buyers and sellers. The column highlights ease of use and swift responses for classified needs.
A farmer in northern Illinois on a dirt road at its worst in winter used a radio alert to summon neighbors by telephone. They rolled the road, and when the frost hit it became a permanent boulevard to town that winter.
A city park east of the H T C depot, cleared of overgrowth, attracts eye appeal but sees little use. The author suggests adding rustic benches next spring for interurban and rail passengers to rest, wait for cars, and talk, noting benches near the Public Library are heavily used.
A discussion on hazing shows public student sentiment as the main obstacle to suppression. Arizona University students self-governed by punishing hazers, with seventy five volunteers submitting to head shavings. A related editorial endorses self-government to enforce fair treatment and deter hazing. Chicago Mayor Dever proclaims the city dry and urges officials to enforce laws.
Hon Richard B Seagler of San Antonio formerly Palestine is urged statewide to seek the lieutenant governor race next year He served as representative from Anderson county in the 38th legislature and was speaker of the House earning a reputation for fair rulings Supporters say men of the Seagler type are dependable for high state offices
Our public highways are getting in bad shape on account of the recent rains. The King of Trails needs some repair and a stitch in time saves nine. Let's keep our roads in good condition that we may draw dividends from the heavy expenditures of constructing them. Franklin Texan.
J W Culp of Temple and Bell County announces a bid for lieutenant governor as a Democratic candidate, launching an intensive campaign early in January with the primary set for July.
The Calvert Tribune resumes publication after weeks offline with editor and publisher Mrs Stella Adams inviting continued support and wishing the paper success.
A fragmentary saying contrasted with a Shakespearean misquote notes merriment versus weariness in a brief readable line.
A concise epigraph notes Dryden’s theme on restraint and temper, warning readers about the danger of slow boiling anger and the potential for explosive force from a patient demeanor.
At the Brazos Robertson Medical Association meeting held in Hearne the group voted to hold the next gathering in Bryan on Tuesday December 4th.
R. M. Smith of Quitman visits Bryan and recounts early newspaper ventures from 1870s including the Appeal and Pilot. He explains selling the Eagle to W. D. Cox of Temple in 1892 and notes the Pilot dissolution after the fire. He remains active as a lawyer in Quitman.
A telegram informs Mrs J B Priddy of the death of her mother Mrs S E Bookout at the family home in Houston Monday afternoon. Cremains to be interred in Lindale, Smith County. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon. Miss Maude Bookout, longtime Bryan resident and A and M College employee, mourns with family.
Group No. 4 of the Methodist Woman's Missionary Society met at 3 p.m. Monday with Mrs. S. D. Pearce. Bible lesson led by Mrs. M. R. Bentley, assisted by Mesdames E. C. Harder Oak Mc Kenzie J. N. Goodwin and J. W. Sanderford. Eleven ladies attended including Mrs. C. R. Gardner H. H. Seale B. T. Pool E. A. Miller G. H. Brown and visitor Mrs. J. W. Sanderford.
Bryan Negro High School defeated Hillsboro 14 to 0 at West Side Park on Monday. Two early touchdowns in the first two quarters secured the win while the second half focused on passes and punts. Dr. A E Thompson notes Bryan’s conference percentage and near breaking even finances.
Dr H T Coulter announced he would gift a Cherokee oil strip about 300 by 150 feet to any Rockdale citizens or company that finances three tests drilled by Rockdale residents. Chamber of Commerce officials lined up two experienced drillers, and drilling will start after obtaining a permit.
Col Ike S Ashburn commandant of Texas A and M College and former journalist spoke at the San Antonio Rotary Club luncheon on Friday He traced the Ninetieth Division from its organization in Texas to embarkation in Liverpool and arrival on the French front noting comrades who did not return.
Special to Bryan Daily Eagle reports a campus rodeo at College Station featuring Queen Lily Bess of the house of Kyle and King R V Dinsdale. Hollywood figures, Aggie debutants, and desert kings led the spectacle followed by horse shows, a five gaited horse demonstration, a mounted potato race, bucking Ford, and rodeo events culminating in steer riding and broncho busting. Sprange and his male quartet closed the event.
Shiloh First Baptist Church of Bryan colored celebrates 57th anniversary and 46th year of Pastor Elder D. H. Shivers who has served sixteen years. Dr. R. L. Williams of Monsten Texas will preach. Mrs. Butler of Wichita Falls and the event singer will perform at 11 am 4 pm and 8 pm services with special seating for white attendees. Everyone invited for November 11.
Secretary S. E. Eberstadt of Bryan Chamber of Commerce and Miss Laura B. Roten home demonstration agent travel to Steep Hollow for a box supper hosted by the Steep Hollow club. Eberstadt will auction boxes and cakes to raise funds to buy a sewing machine for the school.
L. S. Ross chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday November 16 from 3 to 5 p m at the home of president Mrs Albert Buchanan. The meeting will map the year’s historical program and report the year just closed.
Special to Bryan Daily Eagle. College Station Tex Nov 10. Dana Bible remains as head coach of athletics at Texas A and M for five more years with the Aggie spirit core to the contract. Colonel Ike Ashburn announces the deal while noting Bible’s loyalty and unyielding defense against Texas rivals. Bible began at College Station in 1916 as freshman coach and, after service overseas, returned to lead the varsity since 1919.
Grimes County officials plan held bond elections in two new road districts, with an election requested in Singleton district for a proposed 80000 bond. Bedias district also seeks an election to fund road improvements linking to a larger good roads program spreading from Madison County.
At a Brazos County A and M Ex-Students meeting the executive board appointed Ben Marburger to chair the reception committee and F E Lichte to head the refreshments for visiting ex students arriving for the Thanksgiving game. A and M headquarters will be at the Y M C A with University headquarters at Guion Hall.
The City Commission reviewed a petition from the Fire Department to provide the fire chief with an automobile. They referred the matter to Finance Commissioner Jenkins, Fire and Police Commissioner McInnis, and City Manager McAdams for a recommendation next week. They also ordered removal of a hazardous concrete water trough and replacement with the standard marker.
Mrs J L Brock returned from Taft Texas to inspect a new Presbyterian girls school site on 200 acres donated by Mr and Mrs Joseph F Green valued at 27000 with 10000 cash. Presbyterian women contributed 50000 and Taft citizens gave more. The site lies about a mile from Taft. opening planned for September 1924 with capacity for 200 girls.
George Halsell is constructing a five room cottage on College Avenue with a porte cochere a glassed in porch and full conveniences. The project is expected to cost about 7500 dollars with W Hutton as contractor and completion anticipated near Christmas.
Classified brief notes a reader seeks a place to rent or trade. Includes call for options and contact pointer, reflecting a signal in early 20th century local commerce listings.
The First Christian church announces the appointment of Mr. and Mrs. L. Guy Ament as pastor and wife. Ament brings extensive pastoral and evangelistic experience, including work with Y M C A and missionary boards. He recently served at Sabinal and Lufkin Texas and plans a long stay to guide the church and its soul interest efforts.
Rev J B Gleissner returned from Tours near Waco where he took part in the golden jubilee celebration of the parish. He was priest at Tours Thirty five years ago, served there seven and a half years, and preached the sermon at the jubilee service.
This morning at 9 o'clock at St Josephs Catholic church Manuel a Migron and Estabano Erraro were married with Rev J B Gleissner officiating.
Bryan High School defeated Navasota 18 to 0 in Friday’s football contest. A full game account will appear in the High School Tattler on Monday.
Calotabs marketed as a modern de nausea tab let claim no taste no griping and no danger after a single nightly dose. Advertisers promise a good night’s sleep a clean liver and a big appetite with a refund guarantee if not delighted. Pack sizes include large family cartons at thirty five cents and small trial at ten cents. Your druggist will refund the price.
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