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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
11
An unclear reminiscence mentions Walter and a smoking man associated with a hall, a fire threat from a burning ice, and reactions involving ale as help. The passage is garbled and names are partially unreadable, but it preserves a brief scene of a near fire and improvised response.
Fragmentary text shows references to a court case in Jude Baty, Judge Mauford, and Beattie. Includes mentions of citizen rights, a Beattie avene event, and a plan involving federal protection against ravages of the Bisa. Also notes a postponed firemen meeting and a quality ice cream note from Dan Hoppman at Breunam Creamery.
An assortment of public notices announce candidates for county offices including tax assessor clerk treasurer and sheriff with renomination bids. Names such as Wot Wendt Je Green Morgan FH Bosye J H Chappell B A Kilngsborn Tee Enaner Barney Parker B Raspberry WL Buck are listed as seeking re election or election to positions in Washington County subject to Democratic primary action.
The Clerk of the District Court announces K V Hoffman as a candidate for Neonatal coos cue Bets Jane Gotssesso to the Democratic primaries. The Nas er authorizes Henry Grote as a candidate for county treasurer of Washington County. D B Teague is announced as a candidate for sheriff of Washington County, subject to the Democratic primaries.
San Antonio officials and engineers announce a one million dollar irrigation project in Jim Wells County near Allée. A reinforced concrete dam 1700 feet long and 62 feet high will form a lake to supply 43,000 to 59,000 acres of land with water, enabling irrigation from 50,000 to 100,000 acres. Construction by the San Tego Irrigation Company starts in November, with rainfall aiding progress. Washington reports 606,000 acres planted in Texas in 1911, farm value $11.90 per acre, total farm value $73,900.
Final report by Factory Inspector A L Garrett of Texas shows he has audited industrial plants since September. He found manufacturers generally complying with laws on safeguarding machinery and child labor, noting 457 plants inspected to date and indicating steady readiness to follow regulations.
The Banner reports Antonio Texas on June 18 that a Southwe st Texas philosopher argues poverty is a germ killed only by work. He claims irrigated farms offer the best opportunity to eradicate poverty as they attract effort and instill a love of labor.
The annual convention of the Chilatan Endeavor Society held in Inia city drew 300 to 400 delegates. A sunset prayer service on the parade grounds at Fort Sam Houston featured music by the Twenty-second Battalion band. Delegates then took a second train to Corpus Christi for a two day visit with Roworth Laaguers in Roworth.
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