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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1907
Page
2
In Bryan Texas August 4 1907 residents urge action on securing a more adequate water supply. The cotton crop outlook is short yet may lift long prices. Twenty two life insurance companies have complied with the Robertson law prompting some big firms to withdraw from the state.
The Huntsville civic league met in the courthouse last Saturday and conducted business. Treasurer’s report shows $222 on hand with $34.50 spent on cleaning vacant lots and streets.
A Rockdale date line notes officials back a plan to build a mammoth electric power plant in Central Texas coal fields. If approved, the facility would supply power for all uses within about 100 miles of Rockdale, boosting regional development.
Caldwell News-Chronicle notes that lacking sunshine at home drives children astray. The piece argues that warmth, positive faces, and gentle words shape behavior, while sour moods and fault finding push kids to seek elsewhere.
Protective yesterday the well known and popular grocery firm of Howell Bros. was succeeded by Howell & Newton, Incorporated. The new firm has a capital stock of $10,000 and a charter has been applied for with officers J. Webb Howell president, Robi W Howell vice president, H. H Newton secretary and treasurer, Trent Newton manager. The business will continue with Quality and Service. Newtons bring extensive experience from Houston Waters-Pierce oil company and Howell Bros. longtime head salesman Trent Newton joins as manager.
The Eagle highlights rapidly growing Bryan commerce and cites a notable example as a sign of strong economic development. The piece frames the new firm as a promising venture contributing to the city’s business landscape.
Rousing rumors in Rockdale about a Northern Colorado Power Co venture to build a large lignite fueled plant to serve a two mile radius. T. B. Burbridge and J. J. Henry seek 5000 acres for an estimated 50,000,000 tons of lignite with capital of 3.5 to 4 million dollars. They aim to options with several area electric plants and utilities, while Ryan, Hanson & Perry secure lignite lands.
The Farmers' Union warehouse committee met and decided not to build a local warehouse this season due to late season and cotton shortages. They will ship cotton to the Farmers' Union central warehouse in Houston and retain land north of the ice factory for future use. They also recommended holding cotton at 15 cents per pound. Kurten Union endorses keeping home guns at 46 cents per hundred for union members.
A series of neighborhood gatherings and club meetings filled the week short on details but full of cordial hospitality. Hostesses included Miss Lula Tabor and Misses Vivian Ruby James with guests from Victoria and Waco attended by members of the J U G and J A O clubs.
The First Baptist Sunday School opens with varied exercises planned by Miss Townsend. Children perform songs and recitations while several members give short talks on other Sunday schools recent visits. Boatwright, Hardy Newton, J M Hare, Dr. Butler, Mrs Webb Howell, and Mrs J Williams speak on Fort Worth Houston North Carolina Palacios Huntsville Galveston. Each member is urged to bring at least one visitor.
Washington D C August 3 Forecasts warn of a sequence of disturbances crossing the continent from August 3 to month end. Severe heat expected in the southwest with drouth and limited rain. tempering cool waves not lasting, followed by another hot wave.
Allen Academy announces improvements for the coming session. An elevated cistern and improved filtration will supply daily deep well water to the dormitory under a new matron in charge. The school notes eight years without a death and only one serious illness, all before attendance.
Ardmore expects construction of a seven story office building with Ardmore Masons Lodge occupying two floors. The project marks a major civic development in the city.
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