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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
4
The Bryan Weekly Eagle reports that leaders of British labor oppose another global conflict. The piece argues nations will be destabilized by ongoing war and calls for work over devastation, warning European powers will perish if fighting continues.
Critics complain that the pervasive reporting on film stars' dissolutions paints Hollywood as a haven for degenerates. The fixation on marital breakups fuels a harsher popular image of the entertainment capital.
A proposed contest at the Texas Press Association in Galveston would pit Sam Fore and Sam Harben against Sam Braswell and Sam Miller to determine the best mermaid judge. The scene teases a humorous clash as the Texas Press Sam Club seeks spotlight again.
The cotton season peaks as ten more dry days allow most crop openings. Bryan has weighed 12,670 bales by Saturday night distributed to Bryan Press Co 3,500 Farmers Union Warehouse 4,685 Parker Warehouse 3,935 Eden Gin square 509 Eden Gin round 142. Buyers pay top prices and indicators show about 12,500 bales ginned in Brazos county with more bales marketed in Bryan.
Kurten Texas September 28 local notes report Crimm revival attendance and a sermon on Bug Hunting with Sabo Henderson Henry Kurten and families among listeners. Miss Laura Rotan visits for club work and will lecture on hat making. Rev J J Tatum preaches on Training for Leadership to a large crowd. Local teachers Tire Risinger Hearne join for the school year and vocational agriculture slated. A Kurten show with Kangaroo court Jazz Band costume parade is planned with prizes for best costume. Lizzie Kent begins nursing training at Bryan Hospital.
Brazos County Commissioners Court met Monday in regular session with County Judge H O Ferguson presiding and Commissioners M Decalia J M Moore George P Edge and E B Holland present. Regular routine business was transacted.
Tabor residents receive reminders for the September 29 fair with exhibits led by Laura Bell Roten and Dabney from Sam Houston Normal. Local updates mention illnesses, farm sales, a move to a poultry operation, a principal appointment in Chapel Hill, a lawn party, and a quiet Sunday wedding of Steve Windsor and Dora Shuford.
Reverend J J Tatum met with the Eagle editor to share a tip from friend J H Mawhinney that straw hats are out. He advised Webb Bros to buy the best beaver hat, and noted a new overcoat shoes and suit would prepare for the season with the battle ahead.
I. R. Harrison and J. N. Harrison of Tabor were in Bryan today for unspecified business or social calls, engaging with local residents during their visit.
Dr J N Goodwin practices internal medicine and diseases of children in the Smith Building. Office phone 493 and residence phone 295.
The Democratic National Committee appeals for funds for the November elections. L E J Rountree of Bryan is named finance chairman of Brazos county. A popular subscription of 1 to 10 dollars is urged. Funds to be sent to 319 Western Indemnity Building, Dallas, Texas.
The McCulloch Gordon Co displays the Saturday New Perfection Cook Stove featuring a new superfex burner. Officials highlight improved efficiency and safer operation for home kitchens.
Sufferers of indigestion and dyspepsia are urged to try Ironized Yeast with two tablets at meals. Promises appetite boost, regular bowels, and relief from pain. Offers a free three day test by mail and notes recommendations by druggists and stores.
An old advertisement promotes The Metropolitan Barber Shop offering services for ladies, children, and men. Four expert barbers provide prompt courteous service with the latest equipment.
Mr Bonneville promotes daily arrivals of low cost cotton goods now priced below market values. Hats for Ladies and Misses feature trimmed and ready to wear styles in multiple colors, with prices ranging from 85c to 2.75, emphasizing the latest fashions and savings while stock lasts.
Stock and to arrive with low prices on patterns and calico plus bleached domestic and shirting. New line of ladies hose and undergarments, dresses, waist and Vests. Large sale on shoes mens and boys, with hats, stockings, and household goods including towels, linens, and kitchenware. Big discounts on shirts, pants, belts, and accessories.
Rev J M Bullock was downtown Tuesday morning wearing a strew hat outlawed by Dame Fashion on September 16. He did not call at the Eagle office to state why he clung to the out-of-date straw. A demonstration of the New Perfection Cook Stove with Su perfex burner is at McCulloch Gordon Saturday. Miss Franchelle Roberts from Kidd-Key College in Sherman returned home Monday ill with dengue fever.
The store promotes a full line of ribbons and laces at 5c and 10c and shelves many bargains in Towels Sheets Pillow Cases and more. It highlights trips to New York to assemble stock and invites customers to visit, promising low prices on crockery enamel ware tinware aluminum and other small items with frequent new shipments.
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