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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1923
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle announces postal classification as second class matter under the 1878 act. It lists rates for daily, three months, six months and one year subscriptions and notes two price tiers for Brazos County readers. It also states membership in the Associated Press.
A Mineral Wells Index editorial urges readers as builders of character to choose material wisely. It argues that personal selfishness yields a brittle structure while love respect patriotism reverence and neighborly spirit strengthen communities and allow true contribution to the common good.
County Attorney Oak McKenzie states he will enforce the Sunday closing law, citing oath of office. He argues it should be enforced to show laws in force, refuting calls to ignore it even if one deems the law flawed, and urges repeal only through lawful change.
Governor Pat M. Neff is urged to issue a proclamation recognizing September 17 as the 186th anniversary of the American Constitution. Patriotic orders back the observance, arguing respect for law renews public trust and curbs unrest. The piece extols the Constitution as a model for other nations and a foundation of proper authority.
The Bryan College interurban will open Monday with a full schedule and repaired trolley cars promising dependable service. Citizens and stockholders are urged to support it as a financial success and a public servant, foreseeing faster, cheaper travel than autos for trips to and from College.
Readers are urged to support the National Red Cross relief for Japan, with Bryan and Brazos County volunteers emphasizing the urgency and shared duty. The notice appeals to contribute promptly through the local committee to meet the allotted aid.
A Field quote argues that Christ’s religion makes republics like ours possible and that increasing religious influence strengthens the nation. The remark frames religion as central to civic virtue and national stability.
A Los Angeles judge ordered a wife earning 150 dollars a month to pay her ill husband five dollars weekly as alimony while his suit for separate maintenance proceeds. The judge called marriage fifty fifty and suggested the wife may bear a doubled burden for now, urging equal partnership in practice.
The Eagle notes Bryan's Junior Treble Cleff as a Bryan organization of young musicians dedicated to recognizing good music studying world music masters and expanding musical knowledge. It contrasts training versus casual jazz tastes and praises local youth pursuing refined music appreciation.
Walter Wipprecht of Texas A and M College argues that prompt tax payments by every taxpayer would ease financial pressure on teachers and other public servants facing salary shortages due to the state's deficit. He stresses justice to public servants and urges citizens to act promptly.
The article laments Washington on the Brazos losing its status as a Texas capital as a railroad rights of way were rejected. It argues Bryan should seize highway and development opportunities to avoid repeating the same mistake and questions whether paved roads could bring growth like railroads once did.
Unconfirmed rumor says J. P. McDonald of Union Hill and companions overturned their car attempting to pass a College bus on College Road about 8 00 this morning. McDonald was cut about the calf and Will Manning is said to be hurt but not verified.
Alfred Love, a Black man, was seriously injured when he was struck on the head by a press at Bryan Compress Company. X ray at Bryan Hospital showed a skull fracture. Recovery expected. attending physician is Dr A xe Mondrick.
W L Stangel professor at A and M College and leading Hereford expert will judge the Hereford department at the Texas Cattle Exposition livestock show. Judging of Hereford herds set for Wednesday of fair week according to A C Bull superintendent of the Hereford division.
J W White, father of Ed Charlie and Ghent White and Mrs S H Franklin, is gravely ill at his West 28rd Street home after an apoplexy last Thursday. He has been unconscious since, with the left side paralyzed, and little hope for recovery. All his children are at his bedside.
A medical notice touts Herbine as a splendid remedy for lethargy and sluggish digestion. It claims to cleanse the system, restore vim, and increase daytime activity. Price 60c, sold by all druggists.
The Bryan College interurban left on time at 7 15 this morning and returned promptly with about 50 passengers on the first two cars. President Eugene Edge Manager Todd R White Chas Edge and Austin E Burges toured the line Saturday afternoon finding the roadbed bridges in good condition and the run took 19 minutes. Track work to Bachelor Hall hospital Dr W B Bizzells home and the main drive is under rapid progress with a depot planned and a concrete sidewalk to the new depot by the Y M C A building.
Miss Eugene Edge flies to Gainesville Georgia to rejoin Brenau College for the coming year. In Houston she was guest of Miss Elmer Smith who hosted a Rice Roof dinner party honoring Miss Edge and other Brenau bound guests Dor thula Williamson and Mary Edna Wilkins.
Spur farm lands in Dickens county Northwest Texas advertise relief from drought floods and pests with 2000 to 2600 foot altitudes and no boll weevil. The owner sells direct with no commission and offers stock farms and small ranch tracts. Free illustrated booklet via CLIF FORD B. JONES manager for S M Swenson & Sons Spur Texas.
A cross sickly infant with digestive troubles is advertised relief from McGee Baby Elixir. It claims to check the bowels ease the stomach and restore health. Price 35 cents and 60 cents sold by all druggists.
An old advertisement from Lungardia Co of Dallas Texas promotes Livergard as a superior laxative and Lungardia as an unmatched remedy for coughs colds and sore throat. It claims one trial convinces and notes availability through all druggists.
The first appearance of the Harding memorial postage stamps was made here Saturday according to Postmaster Marvin F. Carroll. The stamps issued as a memorial to the late President Harding are now on sale. Sale of the regular two cent stamps will be discontinued during the period the memorial ones are on sale. The Harding stamp is in black bearing a picture of the late president and his biographical dates.
J. W. Payne returns from a visit to Chicago and Kansas City. He spent four days in Chicago including two in the Mary Optical Co. shops and then seventeen days in a sanitarium in Kansas City. He could not tour sights as hoped due to illness and hospital care.
Rev and Mrs R L Brown returned from a three weeks evangelistic campaign in Red Springs North Carolina They reported a great revival with about three hundred conversions and rededications The Brown noted promising prospects for Baptist programs at A and M College and for a strong summer B Y P U effort by Baptist students now back on campus
The Public School opened at 9 o'clock this morning and will spend the day on organization work. Judge W. C. Davis and Baptist minister Rev. J. M. Carroll spoke, with Rev. H. C. Willis leading in prayer.
Ten thousand free book covers donated by Edge Dry Goods Co to public schools distributed by Superintendent Madison Hall at opening of the school year. The gifts replace prior student purchases, welcomed by children and parents.
At the Queen Theatre Men's Bible Class meeting a vote of thanks praised John A. Moore for teaching during Dr John A. Held’s three month absence. It was announced Dr Held will return from Europe to join the class next Sunday September 16.
Troop No 1 of the Bryan Boy Scouts met at the Boy Scout House on Sunday at 2 pm with 20 of 32 boys present. W S Barron was re elected as Scout Master and new officers included Vergne Adams as troop leader and Sam Crenshaw as troop scribe.
A large college crowd and visitors from across the state attended Jimmy Joys Dance at Raleigh Friday night. The orchestra, famed for dance music, is disbanding after this date. Local chaperones included C. C. Shumway, Ralph McLendon, W. R. Glasgow, and Dr. W. L. Crosthwait. out of town guests listed from Houston, Fort Worth, Temple, Bryan, McGregor, and more.
Receipts of cotton at Bryan warehouses total 7 969 bales by Monday close, excluding the Bryan Compress. Eden's Gin 580 bales, Farmers Union 3 800, Parker Lawrence 3 589. Fair weather brings in more, with open cotton estimated around 10 000 bales and picking resuming after rains. Observers say damage is not as severe as feared and fields appear as if heavy snow covered them.
An old text touts 666 as a cure for malaria chills fever dengue and bilious fever claiming it destroys the germs.
At the Bryan chapter No. 222 regular meeting Mrs. A. J. Buchanan was elected worthy matron and Mrs. M. R. Bentley was chosen as alternate delegate to the Grand Chapter meeting October 22 to 24 in Amarillo.
Prof and Mrs J A Thompson and their daughter Sadie and son Albert from Wheelock were in Bryan today visiting local merchants and browsing shops.
Two bootleggers and two cars loaded with whiskey were stopped on a northbound run. A Case car and its occupants were intercepted at Hempstead. a Ford Coupe passenger group fled but were later traced. Abandoned Ford found near College with two people missing. Case car contained about 200 quarts. Ford likely carried 140 quarts.
Prof and Mrs O L Wooten and son visited in Senatobia area last summer. They report medium crop conditions, boll weevil damage, rising fertilizer use, and fertilized cotton outperforming unfertilized. Pecans are being planted in orchards, Farm Bureau growing, and road building focusing on gravel routes Memphis to New Orleans.
Owners of horses and blooded stock are large users of Liquid Borozone. It heals wounds festering sores and barbed wire cuts by a mild power that leaves no disfiguring scar. Price 30c 60c and 1.20.
Mr and Mrs Sam E Lowe of Navasota spent Sunday in Bryan on a social visit. He came to see Mr and Mrs Austin E Burges, whom he knew in Jacksonville, Texas. Lowe is editor of the Navasota Daily Eminer, one of the better small dailies of the state.
A promotion touts Calotabs as a de nauseated calomel tablet. One at bedtime with water, no taste or griping, next morning a clean liver and big appetite. Sold in sealed packages thirty five cents large, ten cents small. druggist refunds price if not delighted.
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