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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
2
The Brenham Daily Banner announces publication details for The Banner Publishing Company. Terms cover subscription rates by mail and delivery, with payment in advance and publication commitments to Brenham.
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The speaker asks the north wind to descend and blow softly over the garden, a plea echoing in a fragment of Song of Selo. The lines evoke nature’s hush and a hopeful call for renewed growth through the season’s breath.
A writer cites Robert Louis Stevenson on pity true kindness and hopeful action. The text notes Bob urges gentleness and positive urging toward the less fortunate, urging only praise and high remarks.
There is no form of organized society that suffers quite so much from inexperience of its paid servants as that of government. Unfor tunately no previous training is required and the ability of the applicant to perform the service is seldom an issue.
During parent week Brennam held loud music with bands in uniforms and civilian groups performing for the community. The second infantry unit showcased talent while other ensembles played across the city. Friday features the Secani twlantegy at Irwins Will Coury Howse as a regular Friday evening showcase.
A historical account notes the danger of insects carrying bacilli to humans and crops in Central Africa. It mentions the potential for extinction of tribes and civilizations due to "deeping sicknew" carried by insects, with warnings of harm to people animals and plants.
Armies return from wars in Asia and Africa. The speaker envisions a future when civilized nations turn from slaughter toward confronting a common insect enemy, urging a shift in perspective on China and wartime conflicts.
The Saturday Evening Post profile recounts farmers who, without prior farming experience, use business methods to boost profits. Case one, John Honeycutt, left Chicago printing for a Lee County Illinois farm, reshaping it with novel hog management, crop trials, and timber strategies to lift yields and profits significantly. The piece highlights his 1909 purchase, the vast improvements, and early returns, illustrating how an entrepreneur's approach can transform aging land into a productive venture.
A whimsical survey notes postal workers face peril worldwide. From Swiss high altitude post offices at seven thousand to ten thousand feet and avalanches to eagles snatching mail, to India’s snakes and biter threats, and Siberia’s rare deliveries. China’s interior lacks regular post service.
A Norwich players company presented a dramatized Bible history in London calling the Bible a rich source for drama. It cited Joseph and His Brethren and Maeterlinck's Mary Magdele, with opera examples like Samson and Delilah and Herodiade, noting Parsifal as an abstract Holy Grail quest.
The Texas Intercoastal Canal System stretches 200 miles along its main line with branches over 800 miles, completed at about 564000 dollars to the Federal Government. Maintenance is estimated at 50000 dollars annually. The canal averages six feet depth, five feet at mean low tide, and twenty five feet wide per nautical mile. Citizens commend Lieut. Col. C. B. Richie for efforts.
Fragmented yet vivid verse contemplates heaven as perpetual youth for a woman named True Woman. It contrasts celestial paradise with shifting mortal affections, praising a soul's sanctuary while weighing the Edenic dream against earthly kiss and desire.
C S E Holland of Victoria Texas president of the Interstate Inland Waterways League promotes a 200 mile canal project. Present mileage outlines include Galveston to Brazos River 42 miles, Branch River to Matagorda Bay 45, Matagorda Bay to Port O Connor 30, Port O Connor to Avansas Pass 60, Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi 22.
In a humorous reminiscence Senator Brad ley of Kentucky recalls a mountain man who left a whiskey jug at a corner store with a six of spades bearing his name as identification. Two hours later the jug vanished and the owner questioned the shopkeeper about the other jugs.
A stationer in a village shop recalls a humorous dialogue about clergymen and marriage prospects. The scene features a charming young woman seeking typewriting paper and a witty reply about reductions for clergymen. The piece segues into brief satirical notes about Gus J. Karger and Taft campaign chatter.
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