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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
4
A Houston Chronicle editorial extols the child’s farewell hello as a humane, heart touching sight observed in city mornings. It praises the pure love of small children, saying their words “Goodbye, Daddy” lift workers, soften hearts, and inspire hope, viewing money as secondary to parental bonds and daily duty.
A reflective piece on shaping life and work with tact rather than force. It argues that forcing views alienates others, and wise self direction grows from listening, compromising, and meeting others’ needs. The essay cites examples of women in home and office settings who influence outcomes through tact, not coercion.
The text explains why salt is valued by humans and many herbivores and some omnivores. It notes carnivores dislike salt while sheep and others crave it, linking salt to digestion and gastric secretions sourced from blood. It emphasizes salt's necessity for health and functioning.
The piece argues Taft rode the steam roller over Roosevelt and cites political failures. It notes widespread chanting of America by nearly all children and calls for a soul authentic national air. It mentions a Delaware industrial school punishing boys, Crane's retirement, and shifts in Roosevelt Bryan opposition and radical reform talk.
Hamilte-Work has started on the Cotton Felt Railroad depot in this city with fireproof materials. The W. Worlworth Company, a supplier chain, will operate a store here worth over a million dollars. In Austin, work has begun on a dam on the Colorado River with a target completion by January 1. The Young Men's Business Association plans a trade excursion into Sherman and Oklahoma regions.
Dr Charles C Probat former Ohio health officer argued before the National Association advisory council that tuberculosis prevention must be systematized and government funded. He urged national state and municipal support with officials directing coordinating and funding the fight while also valuing capable lay volunteers to push reforms and improve health protection.
Dr Charles R Campbell a microbiologist in San Antonio proposes using bat rooms to combat mosquitoes The plan aims to attract bats to roost near plagued neighborhoods earlier efforts with minnows reduced larvae but this method seeks greater efficiency Bats are known to eat large numbers of mosquitoes and could provide a natural control in the area
A reflective verse on judging others and seeking charity. It urges recognizing hidden motives and the mixed goodness within people, suggesting better love and patience if we understood the forces shaping deeds.
A fragment from Newfoundland text outlines how Indigenous people used specific sounds to lure animals. It describes foxes approaching when hearing a whispered hand sound, stag calls that draw both herd and traveling stags, and geese responding to waving a white rag and honking. Beavers react to hissing lips, tapped treetop sounds, and even gunfire, with successful callers recounting counts of beavers taken. Otters are attracted by shrill whistles, though not all species have a call.
A press dispatch notes John D. Rockefeller, world’s richest man, protested his taxes after overpaying by $15,000 in Ohio. Critics say his wealth and price increases burden workers while a child asked Santa for a doll near his home during Christmas. El Paso reports a contract for an electric line to Ysleta, with work starting immediately and expected completion in six months.
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