Bryan and Brazos county urged to join Progressive League
In Bryan on April 18 1908 a call to join the Progressive League urged residents to support Bryan and Brazos county. Judge George Clark backs Senator Bailey per the Galveston News. Fort Worth labor convention endorses woman suffrage and a Carnegie funded Washington university is planned. U D C honors Mrs J D West with a Decoration Day program including presentations and musical readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive League
Bryan
Brazos County
San Antonio Express
George Clark
Senator Bailey
Galveston News
Fort Worth
Confederacy
J. D. West
J. W. Johnson
Mississippi
Wn Instrumenta
St. Matthew
L. Taylor
Brazos River Rises One Foot Per Hour at Waco
Heavy rains upstream caused the Brazos River to rise a foot each hour at Waco, with the flood level twenty feet below the overflow point. A seven foot rise was reported opposite Bryan, but there was no apparent concern among local observers.
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Brazos River
Waco
Bryan
Insurance of all kinds advertisement
Jno. B. Hines offers fire life accident tornado plate glass bond and live stock insurance services reachable by phone 161 atf.
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Jno
B. Hines
Atf
Fountain predicts land values to soar in coming decade
The Galveston News quotes E. J. Fountain in Caldwell saying land values may rise 100 percent or more in ten years. He foresees prices climbing from 20 to 30 dollars per acre to 75 to 120 dollars, with prosperity rising as farms expand from twenty five to forty acres and foreigners favor fertility and location over price. He notes farmers must work and adapt cultural methods to minimize boll weevil damage.
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Galveston
Caldwell
E. J. Fountain
Southland
Byren
Excursion to Houston during April 2025
The Brunner and Houston Heights Fireman organization announces an excursion to Houston in the week of April 2025. Tickets go on sale for trains arriving April 21 and April 25 with limits April 22 and April 26. Round trip fare is one and one third. See L I & G. N. Agent.
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Brunner and
Houston Heights Fireman
Houston
Russell's Comedians Come to Grand Opera House Engagement
Manager Jno B Mike announces a week engagement of Russell's Comedians at the Grand Opera House beginning Monday night April 20. Opening bill Hearts and Flowers. Ladies free Monday night under usual conditions. Admission 10, 25 and 35 cents. Change of program nightly.
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Jno. B. Mike
Russell
Grand Opera House
Mike
Revival draws large crowds for Compton sermons
The revival services with Evan gelist Compton drew a very large attendance yesterday morning as he preached The Folly of Infidelity. Compton spoke Thursday on Sowing and Reaping and crowds came despite the weather. Services are set for 10 30 a m today with no evening service.
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Evangelist Compton
Compton
Franklin
Geo. B. Butler
Easter Sermon and Evening Services at Sunday School
Sunday School and Leaguers meet as usual. At 11 a m the pastor will preach a special Easter Sermon of interest to the Masonic order especially Knights Templar. All Masons are invited. At night evangelical services will be held. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Sisaes Turrentine, Pastor.
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Masonic Order
Knights Templar
Sisaes Turrentine
Presbyterian Church Sunday activities and services
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m by Rev Bigger of Corsicana. Evening service at 7 45 p m with Westminster League at 7 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 o'clock.
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Presbyterian Church
Bigger
Corsicana
Westminster League
Death of Fort Worth Infant Dorothy Brogdon
Relatives here received a message yesterday announcing the death of Dorothy eight months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs H Brogdon of Fort Worth. Mr Brogdon is son of Mr and Mrs L B Brogdon of this city.
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Fort Worth
Dorothy
H. Brogdon
Mr. Brogdon
L. B. Brogdon
Texas Woman's College Plans San Jacinto Day Program
Dr. O C Charlton president announces a San Jacinto Day celebration at Texas Woman's College on April 21. Prof. Bizzell will deliver the oration and lead a program including invocations, songs, and readings on Texas history with Miss Irene Beard and Miss Gussie Buchanan performing.
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Texas Woman’s College
O. C. Charlton
Eagle
San Jacinto
Bizzell
Navasota
Texas
Irene Beard
Southland
Gussie Buchanan
W. B
Bizzel
Sermons Announced At Wiret Christian Church Tomorrow
At 11 am the Wiret Christian church pastor will preach Why Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead. An 7:45 pm sermon titled Christ in Prophecy and Fullfillment. Revival services by Boen and Par expected to begin between May 7 and 14, with further announcements to follow.
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Wiret Christian
Boen
Par
Judge Brooks to Speak on Bailey Ticket in Bryan
Judge M. M. Brooks will be in Bryan Wednesday evening, April 22, to campaign for the Bailey ticket for delegates at large to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. He is described as a fluent speaker and is expected to receive attention from both supporters and opponents.
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M. M. BR
M. M. Brooks
Bryan
Bailey
Denver
Brooks
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Geo. R. Wicker
H. D. Jones
Bryan, Texas
Dr. Brumby
Roosevelt
Carnegie
Washington, D. C
W. E. Saunders
League
MR. Fountain
Nunnally
Howell & Newton
Methodist Church
Wilson
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First National Bank
MO. M. Lawrence & CO
Bryan Ice CO
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