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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1920
Page
6
ODCIATED PRESS notes a schedule where six fish were caught on Thursdays per year, outlining a recurring pattern observed in the data. The report emphasizes the regularity of the Thursday catches and references the source Agency.
A pragmatic note argues that national housing growth hinges on building more houses rather than waiting for markets to supply them. It emphasizes that delays stall progress and that proactive construction is essential to increase housing stock.
Dallas faces higher crime levels as unemployment grows and officers are requested to bolster the force. City officials urge residents to take precautions while announcing the hiring push for more detectives and patrol officers.
Dr. W B Bizzell urges that it is as vital to train young men for marriage as to teach women sewing and cooking. He argues a husband must manage home tasks and support loving interaction, or risk failing as head of a family.
Assistant State's Attorney Replogle warns that unscrupulous gamblers and players have corrupted baseball. He urges Congress to criminalize offering or accepting bribes or gratuities to interstate players and to ensure the sport is played on merit.
A declamatory, opinion style remark condemns officials in religion and state accused of large and small bribery. It asserts that such criminals will face punishment as inevitable, framing the issue as moral reckoning.
Rev P T Ramsey moves from Bryan to Port Arthur as the Texas Methodist Conference assigns pastors for 700 churches. The final session ends five days with 805 churches and 81 680 members and total funds of 1 175 989 dollars in the year. The board of temperance report criticizes preachers who use tobacco.
Bryan Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge held a Thursday evening ceremony at 7:30 to 12:15 with twelve initiates into the Three Links. The Navasota degree team conducted the rites, with officers and visitors listed. A banquet at Butler Cafe followed, featuring a multi-course menu and speeches by local and visiting members.
In a quiet week, Bryan leads the University Intercholastic League football race with several top teams holding steady. Key results include Houston and Greenville ousting rivals, while a serious head injury to Alvin South End, Jr. star Tommy Rice underscores calls for more headgear usage.
Waxahachie Texas November 24 District Judge F L Hawkins told the grand jury after reconvening that the county faces a wave of crime. He urged vigilance and said many areas need investigation as the panel resumes deliberations ahead of the planned November 29 session.
Roman & Vick Drug Store offers Blue Star Eczema Remedy with a guarantee to treat eczema itching ringworm tetter and cracked hands. Product promises quick relief and a money back guarantee.
Abilene Texas reports show prices for cotton collapse and picking costs rise. West Texas farmers plan to leave much of the crop unpicked and plow under for fertilizer value as markets vanish. Many intend to reduce cotton acreage next year to cope with the loss.
Claude R. Lawson son of Mr and Mrs W C Lawson of this city has re enlisted for four years and is ordered to report in New Orleans on December 3. He joined in 1917 and trained at Harvard for electrical service then served as chief radio operator aboard ship before discharge. On re enlistment he will work in Naval Communication Service at New Orleans. Friends praise his honorable service.
Austin, Nov. 23. The state election board will start canvassing presidential elector returns today. Secretary of State C. D. Mims says the delay was caused by a confusing law tying the canvass to officers’ returns. Some counties’ returns are still not in, but the board will include those received.
In Groesbeck Texas on the W Rogers farm eight miles north of Groesbeck and west of Mexia oil in paying quantities was struck. The 3160 foot well showed great pools around the derrick with oil surging over the top this morning. Leases are trading rapidly and a nearby gas field lies three to four miles west. Groesbeck is crowded with visitors drawn to the find.
Kauffman hosts the final season dance at Knights of Columbus Hall on Saturday evening November 27 with music by the Slovacek-Novosad Band.
The Bry an and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce board met Tuesday at 10 AM with President E. J. Jenkins and Secretary S. Eberstadt presiding. They discussed entertainment for the Bryan high football team on the way to the 1920 state championship and referred the plan to the entertainment committee.
Superintendent W A Chisholm of Bryan First Baptist Sunday school resigns at 11 Saturday to assume the superintendency of Greenville First Baptist Church in about a week. Greenville church, with 1400 members, counts Burleson College and notable figures ex Attorney General B F Looney and Supreme Judge Wm Pierson among its prominent members.
Final returns from the general election show thirty members of the next Minnesota House affiliated with the Nonpartisan League. The chamber will total 131 members when it convenes in January. Two years ago the league claimed a voting strength of 28.
Advertising urges farmers in the Bryan trade territory to visit Bryan for fall and winter purchases. Readers are encouraged to follow the Eagle advertisements as worth the subscription. The message repeats a call to come to Bryan to trade.
Groesbeck Texas erupts as the Rodgers lease near Mexia Limestone County yields high grade oil. Drilling by Humphrey Petroleum of Denver frenzies lease trading drawing boom hunters from Dallas Waco Fort Worth and West Texas. A 50 foot gusher spurs rapid activity and locals foresee a new field rivaling Ranger or Burkburnett. Ground remains oil soaked while crews await owner A E Humphrey.
The Eagle urges the Automatic Shoe Polish line Company to erect a Bryan factory soon. The machine is on display at the Hotel Bryan as J. L. Edge and C. A. Harris oversee the project leading to a stock meeting to determine capital and site. Bryan is seen as the ideal location benefiting stockholders and the community.
An Eagle classified advertisement urges readers that want ads are a paying investment to help grow business through exposure and direct outreach.
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