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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
2
The Bryan era is cited as influence behind Taft’s campaign as Roosevelt’s activities are said to overshadow Bryan’s world tour. The piece notes strained enthusiasm for Taft and hints Roosevelt may back his own bid. It also mentions odd scientific claims urging uncooked food and swallowing without chewing, dismissed as dangerous folly.
A claim that deer are densely eating crops west of San Antonio is questioned as possibly a tactic to lure hunters before open season. The post suggests hunters passing through town would spend money regardless.
The Temple city council passes ordinances to shut down the street bill and circular distributor, to ban unmuzzled dogs from the streets, and to limit railroad engine whistles to five seconds. A question is raised about Bryan's muzzling ordinance.
Four peanut threshers have been purchased by different localities in Texas and will begin operation soon as the crop has been grown locally. The state previously had no such machines, but now four are ready to process the new peanut harvest.
A Galveston News note says a dozen or more acres of market nuts will be planted next year, with nut growers expanding from one acre this year to twelve. The essay argues for sanitary discipline in Cuba and Texas towns, warning that neglect could threaten self government and urging sanitary regulation changes.
The Palestine Herald argues Governor Campbell will win re election with no opposition and that his popular support is high. It questions rivals Colquitt and Brooks not running and recalls past Texas governors like Old Alcalde and Jim Hogg in debating popularity.
G B Giardino starts a snuff factory in Bryan located in the Courte store building. A large drying furnace and two imported mills have been installed. J B Stevenson fits a twelve horsepower gasoline engine to power the plant and snuff making will begin once tobacco supply arrives.
The new First Methodist Church building has been completed and accepted by the building committee from contractor C. E. Jenkins. It stands as one of the state’s handsomest churches and reflects well on the city known for churches and schools. The history of the former church’s fire is noted, along with Pastor Dr. I. F. Betts and the congregation's efforts to rebuild, which have succeeded. A $3000 pipe organ will soon be received and installed.
Manager John B. Mike announces the Olympia Opera Company will perform one night only at the Grand Opera House on Friday September 13 as the season opener. The Olympians have previously drawn well in Bryan and more details will follow.
The article notes support for fifteen cents a pound for the current cotton crop, asserting that the state, like elsewhere, can hold cotton at that price. It frames the Eagle as aligned with proponents of the higher rate.
A new cotton worm has been found in Crit tenden Cross and St. Francis counties within ten days. The insect bores into the stalk just above the ground, tunnels to the top, and kills the plant. It appears in areas previously untouched by boll weevils, with reports that up to one third of fields in Crittenden County are dead in some spots.
The Farmers' Union Cotton Company outlines shipping and storage charges for cotton to the Central warehouse in Houston. The Eagle compares costs with Bryan warehouses noting two thirds value advances at 6 percent, $1 per bale first month, then 16 cents per bale monthly storage, and insurance at cost.
Macon Georgia, August 27. Patrolman T B Jones, one of the oldest on the force, was dismissed by the police committee after denying a charge of resting on his boat during nightly vigils. He patrolled Bridge Row boat area near the Southern depot and contradicted Alderman Bowdre.
In Charlottesville Virginia on August 27 twenty-one people were injured when a northbound Southern Railway train derailed at Red Hill south of the city. The engine and tender remained upright while the rest of the cars overturned due to a broken rail.
Two Norfolk and Western freight crew members Gilmore and Purdy were killed outright in a head on collision near Reardan, Portsmouth Ohio, on August 27. Six other trainmen were seriously injured in the wreck.
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