Bryan Texas Post Office Mention and Political Notes
A fragment references the Bryan Texas post office and a mid-1908 political scene. It notes opponents to a rendition law, cotton production figures for Europe and Texas, and mentions candidates, surgical operations for several vice presidential hopefuls, plus a New Zealand Auckland arrival of battleships and a Bryan contribution to campaign funds. It also discusses primary majorities and state senate dynamics affecting constitutional amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
New York Exchange
Broad View of Business Men by Bryan Definition
The text contrasts narrow usage of business men as wealthy manufacturers with W. J. Bryan’s broader definition. It states a business man is anyone engaged in work useful to society or who contributes to national wealth by mind or muscle.
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W. J. Bryan
Care of Cotton and Weather Damage Impacts Prices
The article argues that cotton exposed to weather after harvest loses value, with damaged fibers lowering bale quality. It cites farmers’ unions urging sheds or shelter to preserve original value, claiming the savings offset the cost and stressing this issue deserves serious consideration by growers.
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Bry
Farmers’ Union
Watermelon Preservation by Sealing Wax Method
A suggested method to keep watermelons fresh for months involves choosing a fully ripe melon, cutting the stem, avoiding any rind damage, sealing the cut with melted sealing wax, and storing in a cool place to prevent air and germs from entering. The idea is claimed to preserve the melon in its current state, though not tested. Also notes that unenforced laws erode law’s power and promote anarchy.
Presbyterian Services Morning Schedule Changed
Presbyterian members are urged to attend 50 a m sermon with preaching followed by Sunday school at 9:45. Those attending Sunday school at 9 are requested to meet earlier in the morning. H. W. Hamilton conducts the service.
This Date in History August 9 events across centuries
A compact chronology lists events on August 9 from 1160 to 1870. Frederick I defeated by Italians at Carcano. Elba surrenders to Britain. Maguaga battle in 1812. Stonington attack in 1814. ether discoverer William Morton born in 1819. 1841 sub treasury repeal and bankruptcy bill. 1847 Boston customs house first official business. 1862 Cedar Mountain defeat. 1870 fall of Ollivier ministry.
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Frederick I
William T. G. Morton
Custom House
Boston
Gen. Banks
Cedar Mountain
Ollivier
France
Union Reconciliation Brings Tears At Farmers Meet
The Galveston News reports the Farmers' Union crisis ending with Neill and Calvin embracing under the gavel after a tense session. Lee Satterwhite presided as temporary chairman as the crowd of five hundred shed tears and joined in music and cheers, declaring renewed unity and stronger ties within the union.
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Farmers’ Union
Neill
Calvin
Galveston News
Lee Satterwhite
Freestone County
Satterwhite
Mr. Calvin
Mr. Satterwhite
President Neill
Ully
Chapman
J. A. Kinard
Howard County
4N Foundation
Free Baptist Church Announces Sunday Services
Free Baptist Church will host Sunday night preaching at 7 p.m. on the topic The Authenticity of the English Bible. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and a prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night. T. C. Ferguson is the pastor.
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P. m
T. C. Ferguson
Kern to Speak at Local Chautauqua by Kern
Preparations are under way for a record crowd at the Charles City Ia Chautauqua assembly tomorrow where John W Kern the Democratic candidate for vice president will speak. This will be his only address before starting active campaign work in September.
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Chautauqua
Charles City
Chautauqua Assembly
John W. Kern
Kern
Land sales and abstracts in Brazos County office
Office in Taliaferro Building opposite Court House offers the only set of Brazos County land title abstract books. Properties include a brick corner lot with six rooms and cistern priced at 1050 dollars with payment terms. a quarter block with a five room house priced at 1000 dollars. Terms: one fourth cash, balance in one to three years at 8 percent. J. W. Batt.
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Taliaferro
Court House
Brazos County
J. W. Batt
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. J. Fountain the Quality Grocer
Bryan Morning Eagle
Carnes & Wallace
Bryan, Texas
Gompers
Cleve
Europe
New Zealand
Auckland
State Senate
Buncombe
Presbyterian Services
H. W. Hamilton
Fmmel & Maloney Prescription Druggists
Carcano
Elba
Maguaga
Hardy
Stonington, Conn
Free Baptist Church
First National Bank
J. A. McQueen
Huntsville
Thoroug
Co Church
Parsons
Harriet F. Smith
Huntsville, Texas
C. US
E. Griesser
NEW City Bakery
Hanway Building
H. Brockman
B. Hudson
Hudson
W. W. Wilson
Franklin, Tex
Attorne
Y .Wilson
Bryan and
Franklin
Brazos and
Robinson Counties
Sale
Moses
Price Faughes
4. & M. College
Providence Church
George
Platter Place
Navasota River
Wv. B. Hudson
R. R. Myers
E. Rohde
Higgs
Marder & Buckhaults
Smith Building
J.B. Hines
Houston
Galveston
Fort Worth
Law Henderson
J. W. Batts
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