Local farming notes show tenant gains and state wealth talk
A Bryan Daily Eagle item discusses Texas wealth perception and farmer prosperity. It notes a Wire county tenant farming $1 004 this year from eight acres, growing potatoes and cotton, with an affidavit on figures. It reflects on economic contrasts and rural life in early 20th century Texas.
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Anana
Union
Mother Jones
Austin American
Hong
Hell
Wire County
McKinney
Cron
Monte
Bryan Hagin
Mitch
Speculator
Texas
Notl
Exodus of Negroes Prompts Southern Labor Edict Concerns
A harsh climate of fear grips the South as reports claim a rapid exodus of Black workers to northern cities. Louisiana Alabama and Mississippi lead in public grievances while Montgomery Aberdeen and other towns pass ordinances targeting labor migration. The piece cites labor demand in the North and warns of retaliatory quotas and costs for labor agents. The broader piece discusses rail and agricultural labor dynamics and political rhetoric from Bryan and others.
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Elence
Louisiana
Alabama
Miasiasip
Southland
Nesro
Department of Labor
T He Erfo
Pennsylvania New Groom
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Indianapolle
Kentucky
Virginia
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Montgomery
Aberdeen
Vetter Quarters
Ervater Morty
Booth
Bill Achdle
Enorme
Walte Hospitals
Musical program at First Baptist Church Draws Large Crowd
A concert at the Virat Bapties church Yast mighty drew a large audience from Tryon and College. Mr Cavell Carroll and pupils presented homely talent, with notable praise for tutor and performers. The event showcased vocal and instrumental pieces, eliciting warm remarks from Mr Myre.
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Rcital
Virat
Yast Mighty
Cabo Caroll
Tryon
Eagle
Cavell Din
Myre
Mont Talen
Ryan
Itnstro
Ushclane
SECTION HANDS SEVERELY HURT AND OTHER ITEMS
Section hand seriously injured near a bridge when he slipped on gravel and fell about twenty feet. Another worker suffered a broken left arm and a deep gash above the eye after a fall on a gravel dock area. Hospital care was sought in Houston. The piece also mentions social scenes with a father questioning a marriage, a housekeeper scolding, a jury selection by District Judge J. Soot, and miscellaneous local chatter about attire and manners.
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Manuel Sanaus
J. B. Howell
Fansus
Land sale notice in Brazos County Court order 1916
In Brazos County Texas an order of sale for land described in Book N Page 288 Deed of Trust Records awaits sale in front of the court hours. Parcels include 800 acres 108% acres 260.47 acres 200 acres and 40.7 acres near Wellborn plus eighteen acres within Wellborn town limits. Sale to be cash with bidder’s certified check 1-6 of bid. subject to court approval and confirmation. Receiver J G Parquahar notes date October 4 1916.
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Tlenth District Court
Wellborn
Brazos County
Texas
Brazod County
Ryan
Michler
JG. Parquahar
Racelver
Chills and Malaria Tonic Promises Quick Cure
A vintage ad touts Brazos Chl Ton ic as a rapid unfailing remedy for malaria and chills with bold claims of swift relief. It urges genuine use and guarantees by KR Emml Draggtat.
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Chile
Rover
Emml, Draggtat
Singur Sewing Machine Leads Over Afty Years In Trade
Over fifty years Singur Sewing Machine has led the field. They offer cash sales or small monthly payments and weekly rentals. Adjust and repair all makes. Phone T. A. Satterwhite.
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Singur
T. A. Satterwhite
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