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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1923
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices with three months at 2.25, six months at 4.00, and one year at 7.50. It also shows a weekly Eagle option in Brazos County priced at 1.50 per year, six months at 1.00. Associated Press member.
The piece critiques Governor Walton of Oklahoma for using military authority to back political aims. It notes his early pledge to halt hangings, his controversial appointment at Oklahoma A and M College, and his handling of mob activity blamed on the Ku Klux Klan. It warns of looming armed conflict between the governor's forces and opposing citizens.
Mayor Ty ler Haswell cautions Bryan faces a dengue fever epidemic that could disrupt schools and business. He stresses mosquitoes act locally and urges residents to eliminate breeding sites to prevent spread within their own communities.
The piece urges prompt payment of monthly bills to support merchants who extend credit. It warns about habitual delays that burden local merchants and calls for timely cash payments this month to sustain business.
Judd Mortimer Lewis warns that hair grayness should not be hidden with vain tricks and time cannot be fooled. He advises against sleeveless gowns and exposed aging elbows and knees as they look odd and pathetic instead of youthful.
The text argues against urging sophomores to guide freshmen and suggests a plain, hands-off approach rather than a formal admonition. It notes sophomores typically assist freshmen automatically across campuses and states a simple, noninvasive method would be preferable.
The remark stresses that ads succeed when they are comprehensive and consistent. It argues that all advertising benefits from a clear policy guiding messaging, targets, and long term brand positioning.
Cecil Capps 15 of Ursuline Avenue is hospitalized with gashes on his face neck and a badly injured eye from a soda bottle explosion at Stephan Bottling Works where he was employed. Doctors say eye sight may recover though eye is badly damaged.
Dr. R R Reppert reports a productive garden using drainage rotation and mulching at A and M College Texas. Washington County Poultry Association will send 20 to 30 pens to Brazos County show December 5 6 7. Boys aiming for Dallas Fair trips must submit filled record books by October 6 with points for production gain records and project write up.
Farm and Ranch notes agriculture is not dead and will recover as misfits move to town. Real farmers will profit from investment and reap compensation for intelligent work producing life’s necessities. Club exhibitants should ship poultry or crops to Dallas by October 12. contact County Agent for details.
Miss Gertrude Blodgett district agent of the Extension Service at Texas A&M spoke to the Kurten community club about Brazos county gaining a strong Texas reputation through excellent community team work across several communities.
Kurten plans a full community fair starting Friday at 10 a m and continuing through the day and night until 11 p m. The Kurten band will provide music throughout the event. Don’t miss it.
Agriculturists entomologists and many farmers stress early destruction of cotton and fall land preparation to control insects and boost crops. They urge plowing under green vegetation before frost to safeguard yields, calling it a debt to the land.
The jury for the fourth week of the district court beginning October 8 is listed with members Ross Dean Ed M Sims Sidney Smith C F Ayers L R Benning Ed Martin A J Wallin N C Cole 8 W Colson William M Sparks Elon Stuart R E Jones Henry C Jones B B Edge Wilson Bradley B L Beal Fred L Locke Frank Nichols B A Marquart L L Dickson J H Conway T E Bullock R H Carroll D L Watterson H H Williamson J C Lloyd W N Risinger L M Cook Kan Kelley M F Dansby P L Barron J W McCullough A H Stevener R L Brogdon J F Casey
The Brazos county fall fairs showcased curio exhibits and long age heirlooms. At the Tabor fair quilt by Mrs. F R Collard and period clothing by Mrs. J A D Robinson drew attention alongside a long list of prize recipients across farm products canning and animal classes.
Rev. Guy Ament of Sabinal has been called by the First Christian church of Bryan to preach and will assume duties November 1. He and his wife will move to Bryan prior to that date and reside in the Christian parsonage.
Archie Stallings a Marlin veterinarian traveled through Bryan on his way home from a business trip lasting several weeks in Kentucky and other northern states.
Notarized form lists Eagle Printing Co. as publisher and Mrs. Lee J. Rountree as editor and managing editor. It details owners and stockholders including J. Parker Est., G. Parker Est., J. C. Vick, J. M. Gordon, and others, plus bond holder Mergenthaler Linotype Co. New York. Average weekly circulation 1252.
A Gulf Refining Co. truck driven by Frank Conrad rolled from a stop in front of Eugene Edge store at 9 AM. It coasted down the hill and struck John McCallum's Ford delivery truck in front of Kaplan Co. and then hit a Ford touring car bearing license 58,731. Both vehicles sustained damage and the Gulf truck had a misaligned wheel with minor injuries reported.
Charlie Oliver a Black employee was slashed on the left forearm inside the Smith Drug Co back door. Herbert Sloan another Black man was arrested after attempting to flee jail and injuring Sheriff Morehead. Motive cited as jealousy over Oliver’s job.
Mrs W G Johnson of Teneha visits her son in the Extension department. A series of Bryan social calls follows with Edges, Holms, Reinhardts, Dishmans and other locals traveling to Lyons Caldwell Houston and Waco. A preschooler underwent tonsil surgery. Woodward and Union officials attend a dinner in Dallas.
Misses Ralphana and Betsy Searcy visited Ellen Hughes in Hempstead. Orian Williams of Wellborn recovered from an operation and returned home from Bryan Hospital to the Powers residence on East 26th Street. Numerous local residents, including Co. L. Eden, Mr. and Mrs. Hensarling, Mrs. Emma Griffith, and others are noted for visits, illnesses, or travel around Bryan, with several hosting and visiting friends and relatives.
A blaze at the Batts Apartment on 27th and College Avenue burned Friday afternoon, destroying the building skeleton and causing $50,000 in building losses and $10,000 in contents. Insurance stood at $45,000 on the building and $5,000 on contents. The Baptist Tabernacle adjoining suffered $2,500 damage. Eleven apartments housed workers from College Extension, with many losing personal belongings.
Mr and Mrs F D Smith of Iola have moved to Bryan and will make the city their home leasing Jersey Dairy on Ursuline avenue. Mrs J Whit Doremus and Misses Pauline and Mary Doremus of Calvert were guests today. Promotion day at First Baptist Sunday school observed with simple promotions. Mesdames Bizzell Kyle and Waldrop went to Waco on Saturday and were joined by Miss Elaine Bizzell and Miss Nanne Shea Waldrop at State University.
At Brazos County Poultry Association's monthly meeting president Will M. Jones presided. W. J. Boriskie reported progress for the December 5 6 and 7 show and members discussed it as the largest and most successful yet. A carload of White Leghorns was shipped from members’ flocks out of state. Members present included Jones Adams Buchanan Jenkins Boriskie Smith Benson Kohler Rosprim Hanus and Sanders.
Mr and Mrs John Weeden departed for New York City where they will reside. A farewell shower of gifts was given at the Todd home in Harvey community on Friday. A family reunion dinner honored the couple the next day at Mrs Weeden's sister in Bryan. They will sail from New Orleans to New York.
The Kurten community hosts its first annual fair on Friday October 5 with agricultural and farm home displays. A dinner is planned at 6 o'clock and District Agent J E Stanford will deliver the opening address at 10.00. J J Kasiski's band provides music through day and night.
Edwin Crenshaw and C. E. O'Brien of Dallas were hurt Thursday afternoon on Wellborn road when a Ford roadster flipped. A broken radius rod is suspected. Crenshaw crawled free and helped O'Brien be freed with later aid from J. L. Calhoun and a passing passerby. O'Brien, more seriously injured, was taken to Bryan Hospital. his wife and son joined him.
Andrew Krus aged 62 died Thursday night at Bryan Hospital after living 25 years in Brazos County. Survived by wife Mary, four sons Lester Leon Joe and Steinie, two daughters Mary and Annie Blair. Daughters Mary and Annie came from Houston for funeral. Burial in Catholic Cemetery Bryan Saturday at 9 a.m. Rev J U Gleissner officiating. E F Parke and Co. in charge.
A surprise birthday party and gift shower honored Miss Lena Wooten on September 27 at 8 p m at the late Mr Wooten's residence. Hosts Mrs Pat Patterson and Mrs Charles Moehlman organized games music and light refreshments with pink roses and a cake as decorations. Attendees included Miss Wooten plus numerous friends and relatives listed in attendance.
State wide Presbyterian campaign to fund Christian education aims to raise 1850 dollars with a target date set for July 1, 1924. F A McElroy met local pastors and officers to plan the effort and open a November 24 campaign. An advisory committee was named including R E Seale J H Mawhinney F D Parker and R Q Astin with O W Goolby as hospitality chair.
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