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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
2
The column skewers Texas Senate vanity and sensationalism as judge and governor nominees mix with jokes about Hopkins, Carmack murder theories, and a quarrel over beauty in Bryan. It notes attorney prosecutions looming and refers to Speaker Kennedy pressing for a House inquiry.
The piece argues for Bryan's progress and status as a beacon of education and religion, warning rivals seek to claim its gems. It urges citizens to choose between a clean prosperous future or decline, urging active participation in municipal elections and the fate of Bryan.
Manager T. J. Preston begins sinking a 50 foot derrick and rotary drill to reach the first water flow about 200 feet deep east of the Bry an plant. An expert crew from Albert Warnicke Well Co. of Houston will drill the initial bore and then move to a second flow four to five hundred feet deep. If successful, two more wells may be added, two feeding from each layer, to assure ample water and improve service while funds permit.
Various advertisements list sewing machines with expert backing, a gentle family horse at Webb Bros via Sim Cooper, pure blood Buff Orpington eggs at $1.50 per 15 from Geo. W. Smith, and White Woolf stock food offered by Vick's Feed Store with phone numbers 1745 and 376.
Card from Mr. Henderson to Bryar voters outlines principles for fair governance and voter information. He argues for local self government honesty economy and accountability and opposes overpayment for a water plant while supporting a city buyout if prices are fair. He calls for investigation of the current plant and emphasizes serving the people as masters.
Mrs. M. W. Sims leads the Mutual Improvement Club in organizing a city wide clean-up day on March 10 with Dr. Brumby urging state wide action. Citizens, city officials, and district committees are urged to cooperate, haul away trash, inspect sanitation, and push for thorough cleaning of public buildings and schools.
Any person having claims against the estate of W A Bell please present them at once. MO Parker is the Administrator.
Vick's Feed Store advertises delivery of hulls and meals at lower prices with phone number 376. It lists 73 White Wyandott eggs for sale and a popular chicken at 1.00 for 15. W. E Graham, Bryan Route 4.
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