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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1922
Page
3
The arrival of the northern breeze brings relief and smiles to dengue sufferers. Bryan's business firms display winter wear in windows including suits wraps furs sweaters and other apparel signaling winter is near and urging shoppers to visit Bryan.
In a call to Christian charity, C L Beason asks Brazos County residents to aid Green Buchanan after a house fire. He praises Buchanan’s decades of honest work and family devotion and urges neighbors to fund a modest new home named The Brazos Cottage for his shelter in later life.
The Tabor Texas column notes Bryan Rotary Club’s visit and a warm request to return longer. It lists students from two years finishing Tabor High School and pursuing college or teaching. It reports local moves, oil interest growth, and several residents visiting Bryan, Houston, Belton, Orange, and Millican.
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce board met Tuesday at 10 A M with President W H Cole presiding and E Eberstadt at the desk. Members present included Major L L McInnis E J Fountain Travis B Bryan Jno M Lawrence and others. New members Halsell Motor Company Kay Halsell and George T Halsell were reported. Lawrence noted a College Bryan Interurban Railway report and the committee was granted more time. Dengue kept many members away and the meeting adjourned.
Farmers urged to kill boll weevils now and plant oats to boost 1923 cotton and feed crops. Cooperation from U S Department of Agriculture and local clubs emphasized. Deep fall plowing and rotating crops claimed to reduce root rot and soil erosion while boosting yields and livestock forage.
The Edge Brazos County Boys and Girls Club showcased corn, peanuts, hogs, poultry and needlework at a public meeting in the new school auditorium. District Agent A W Buchanan praised the event as a significant foundation for educational social and economic progress. Walden Orr and Eugene Beard led prize wins in hogs and Anconas, while County Agent Benson highlighted the encampment trip and prize outcomes.
Edge Texas invites the public to a dedication ceremony for the new school buildings on Friday night October 20. State official L D Borden will speak, with Judge W C Davis delivering the dedication address and Hon Lee J Rountree giving an educational talk. The program at 8 o clock includes songs and other speeches.
County agents report a feed shortage across Texas as cotton districts lack pastures. Brazos and other counties see high feed costs due to long-distance purchases with five Bryan stores selling carloads weekly. Authors urge winter grazing crops and active home canning as tighter feed and meat supply loom.
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