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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
2
The article notes Boston capitalists planning a 10,000 acre peach and pear orchard in Nacogdoches County. It mentions a syndicate employing thousands of Mexican laborers and discusses poll tax and voting privilege in Texas.
The Bryan Business League forms a committee to negotiate lower rail rates for corn and cotton seed. If granted, farmers will be notified to order seed and pay at actual cost, via Ed Hall at City National Bank, enabling self supply and sale of cotton seed for northern seed.
Templeton Tribune reports Steinman of Temple proposes a boll weevil control method for farmers. He recommends cutting cotton stalks now and piling them green in windrows to jar weevils loose, then burning dry leaves to kill them. A special double blade cuts two rows at once and he will help blacksmiths make the blades for field trials.
The planned balloon ascent by Prof. Baldwin was postponed due to high winds yesterday. The free grand ascent is rescheduled for Saturday afternoon, December 13, with a good town crowd expected and Baldwin expressing disappointment at the delay after his preparations.
Kurten Texas December 11 A good program at the literary society Saturday night with well rendered pieces. Miss Lula Lawless and Mr Tobe Tobias visited Edge Sunday. Dr Wilson bought Mr Lam Benson’s interest in their Kurten store. No preaching second Sunday but singing in the afternoon. Everyone invited to come and bring books. Correspondent.
Mr. Tom Wheeless and wife visited Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Wilson and her daughter Miss Nannie traveled through en route to Palestine with their family. Mr. Truman Carroll of Rock Prairie was here Monday. Miss Julia Plagens returned from Waco. Messrs. Carroll and Moorehead were here Tuesday, Pansy.
Citizen seeks information on the present whereabouts of J G Wenzloff a German man who is said to have resided in Bryan in 1877 with John A Woods a carpenter and single at the time Any person with knowledge is asked to report to the Eagle newspaper.
The East Texas Fruit and Truck Growers Association met December 3-4 at Henderson to discuss market problems. A plan to form an East Texas fruit and truck exchange was adopted unanimously, with a chartered, stock owned structure and a 10,000 dollar capital, plus provisions for commissions and agent contracts. A committee led by H L Hodges and others was named to perfect the new organization.
Delegates praised the plan as great hopes rise for success with other large shippers agreeing to back it. The Henderson hosts provided royal entertainment as officers were elected for the coming year and the association adjourned to meet at Nacadoches on March 8, 1908.
J A Thompson reports from Prairie Lea Caldwell County describing irrigation efforts and drought impact on crops cotton yields and river scenery. He notes cotton yields from one bale per four to seven acres and sorghum hay, talks of Mexican labor and social tensions, and comments on local commerce and riverwater.
92 acres of first class land near A M college suitable for dairy and hog farm priced at 1000. 3 cent lots on courthouse share and Seven Troon house newly painted with barn and wells priced 2200. Pochila two star house at cheap price. North western city lots inside prices 26 and 35. 69 acres on Wixon creek Pearson place with 49 acres cultivated and good creek bottom land overall, many other lands available at low prices.
Washington officials say British minister and German chargé d’affaires requested Bowen manage their Venezuela interests. The move aims to prevent a crisis while the U S considers mediation options. Estimated claims tied to a $10,000,000 German railroad loan and several British railroad-related items fuel expectations of a $5,000,000 total settlement.
President Castro tells AP his government has not received an ultimatum but simultaneous requests from Germany and Great Britain. He notes the claims are small and that action is impossible until the revolution ends. Also reports arrests of all British and German subjects in Caracas.
Dallas Texas State Fair association directors propose giving the fair grounds to the city to host the annual exhibition and to create a park, on the condition Dallas assumes the association's obligations. A three member committee will study the proposal after speeches by local business leaders. A mass meeting will hear a report soon.
Two Mayors continue administering affairs in Waco Texas with City Treasurer Black paying out city funds on checks from Mayor Pro Tem Richards while dealers supply the city on orders from Mayor Riggins.
Widow Mrs Conover hanged herself at Abbott Texas at 8 am after her husband died a year ago. She had been heart-broken since his death and lived alone in the town.
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