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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
2
Local discussion centers on municipal electric plant versus private franchise. Citizens debate control, costs, and reliability while officials spar over who should operate the system and safeguard city assets. Public sentiment hints at preferring a municipal model despite claimed efficiency gains from private options.
A damaged excerpt from an old issue reports public concern over a city owned and operated utility. It notes waterworks, electric holdings, and proposed reforms. The piece hints at leadership changes, consumer impact, and potential elimination of a key department, reflecting tensions in governance.
The Houston Post expresses that the peanut industry may bloom now, with ripe profits for growers who plant this year. It argues farmers should allocate land to peanuts to join a statewide program and support a growing market in Texas.
Readers urge Bryan to unite against a Windfall plan by Beub TerI O8ur... and Monte the University. The piece warns Texas could seize power if consolidation fails and calls the City Council to remove weeds, drain pools, and fix water, while mosquito control is essential to curb malaria. Citizens vow a war on mosquitoes and demand uniform, modern awnings from end to end of Main Street as paving finishes.
The Postmaster General appoints a postmaster at Kunis, overriding the people’s expressed choice in the primary. The article frames the action as contrary to public will and campaign rhetoric. The piece notes opposition and calls for adherence to local wishes.
Fragmentary text references a British scientist, Texas bonds, Japan, and peace themes. Dialogue is garbled with misspellings and partial phrases, offering no clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond vague references to the United Kingdom, Texas, California, Japan, and peace sentiment.
The A and M High School rifle team plans a June meet to contest for a gold medal at dime four. Cadets from the academy, including Lt. Hirawik and others, prepare under the National Riflemen Association in Washington. The event features 240 and 200 yard distances, with qualification results and several named cadets listed among the contenders.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a marriage license and local notices involving Conting, Kat, and surrounding areas. Mentions government program, service examination, and a lodging or hotel reference. Details are unclear due to corrupt text but indicate civic notices and local resident actions.
A fragmented commentary argues against Senate Joint Resolution 18, alleging it would authorize broad public bond powers and alter constitutional law. The piece warns that proponents fear limited, voters would reject unchecked authority, urging readers to oppose the measure and preserve existing limits.
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