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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1907
Page
4
The Bryan Texas report notes early 1907 debate on the bucket shop bill and road maintenance while praising the value of infrastructure. It recalls Bishop Granberry, once a Methodist conference presider, who died at his Ashland Virginia home. It suggests W. J. Bryan could win any office if he slowed his long range leadership pace.
Houston hosts a revival meeting featuring Rev George Stuart and Dr Strauss. Both speakers are presented as influential figures with strong faith and compelling testimonies. The event is described as likely to leave a lasting impression on attendees.
The Galveston News repeats a call for farmers in Texas and nearby states to set aside small plots for experimental crops. The idea aims to complement government experimental and demonstration farms by trying crops new to the growers and sharing results.
The Free Baptist church in Marion Illinois hosts Rev J J Tatum with assistants Revs T A Searcy and Harry Burns for a week long revival beginning Monday. Twenty professions of religion and fifteen church baptisms reported as services fill the crowded house. Supporters in Bryan and the surrounding area praise their harmonious teamwork and earnest evangelical ministry.
Real estate agent Monroe Edge lists two days of sales including 180 acres from the Tobias estate to J. M. Lawless for 1500 dollars the old Benbow place. R. E. Taylor buys 75 acres from the Gentry tract near Bryan for 1500 dollars. Gurnsey sells 427 acres on Cedar creek the Dillashaw place to R. E. Taylor for 4270 dollars.
Massachusetts researchers estimate the human soul weighs between a quarter and one ounce, a claim framed amid a wave of sensational science for notoriety rather than clear evidence.
Roosevelt and Harriman clash with Taft and Foraker, signaling a decisive political finish for one faction as Democrats show no monopoly on party strife.
The Holland Progress notes a shift as women drivers replace men in Paris cab services. It argues women are dexterous with ribbons and questions why not. The piece reflects social change and gender roles in transportation.
A compressed roundup of notices and incidents: geologist Don Carlos Taft dies in Chicago. Peter Bradley killed near Abilene, Texas. $250,000 Hugo creosote works project planned. a man Young dies of morphine near Granite, Oklahoma Territory. Dreamland rink in Amarillo valued at $5,000 burned. Santa Fe buys twenty blocks in Galveston for $125,000. German American Society in Guthrie condemns prohibition. rail immigrant transport receipts totaling $1,260,677 in 1906. a Galveston church tragedy claims James Porter. President comments on attacks by Burton and Harriman. Texas Western railroad sold for $10,000 in Houston to satisfy a $165,641 judgment. a Memphis robbery attempt targets a white woman and daughter. Georgia delays Farmers Union 2-cent rail rate ruling to the 28th. Southern Railway to build a $200,000 hospital in Atlanta in memory of President Spencer. Okla governor hopeful Co N Haskell vows 100 speeches before May 23. Oklahoma City El Paso Southwestern Electric Railway chartered with $10,000,000 capital, 275 miles long.
The Birmingham rink featured Miss Louise White and Mr. Louis Wastell in an evening of fancy and trick skating. They performed in evening dress and drew hearty applause for waltzing and complex routines. Daily shows at 4 and 9 pm, with three Bryan outings planned for April 8 to 10 at 9:30 pm and 15 cent admission.
All work not satisfactory will be done over free of charge. Errors from exchange or loss must be reported within three days with the list of missing articles. no allowance otherwise. Goods called for and delivered free of charge. Transient work on short notice. A list with each parcel. complaints require the original list. Uncalled for goods left 30 days will be sold for charges.
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