Local Eagle reflects on politics and convict treatment in Texas
The Bryan Eagle reprints editorials debating convict conditions at Huntsville, governor Campbell’s land protections, and Roosevelt’s era politics. Letters from Juan Casas claim decent prison treatment. editor favors scrutiny while acknowledging limited evidence of cruelty.
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Brewster County
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Leonard Union Plans 50 Acres of Irish Potatoes This Spring
At a Leonard local Farmers' Union meeting, members voted to plant 50 acres in Irish potatoes this spring under F. W. Yeager a noted local truck farmer. The Brazos county union endorses crop diversification and leaders expect Brazos to export potatoes and bolster wages for cotton workers by early June.
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Farmers’ Union
F. W. Yeager
Bryan
Leonard Local Union
Brazos County Union
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Leonard
Brazos County
Brazos Bottom Farm for Rent in Burleson County
For Rent 187 1 4 acres cultivated black land in Brazos bottom of Burleson county near Wellborn known as the T. R. Batte place. Address Mrs Fannie Carroll owner 115 East Myrtle Street San Antonio Texas 36.
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Wellborn
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San Antonio
Texas
Dr Morris on The Emancipation of Woman at Texas Woman's College
Dr T H Morris addressed Texas Woman's College students on The Emancipation of Woman. He traced women's legal status from near bondage before the 19th century to present gains in rights and education, noting milestones in wills property suffrage and degrees while urging continued progress.
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Frances Wright
Conneticourt
New York
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Utah
Idaho
United States
Fair Boosts County Agriculture With Cash Prizes
Letter from Bryan Texas January 9 urges Farmers Union fair to showcase county farm products. Postmaster Myers offers $25 total in cash prizes for best individual exhibits with first place $12.50, second $7.50, third $5.00. The Bogie notes strong local support and views the fair as a CITYwide progress effort.
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Spooner-Wallack Company to Open Week with Low Prices
The Spooner Wallack troupe returns for a week in Yonkers with My Rose of Dixieland to follow a cold night cancellation. Tickets range upstairs 10c and downstairs 25c to 35c with reserved seats. a renewed price schedule promises one third off many items and a quarter off others. The Ladies Aid tea at Mrs. T A Searcy’s residence is set for Wednesday afternoon from eight to six.
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Bryan Spot Market Beats Houston With 14c Rise
Local market reports show Bryan spot prices surpass Houston by 14 cents, marking a stronger day for buyers and sellers. Traders note demand remains steady as Monday trading reinforces regional price gaps.
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Bayou City
Bryan Market Sees Cotton Stored Here May Boost Local Trade
Cotton prices in Bryan showed a price about one fourth of a cent above Galveston quotations. With ~12 000 bales unsold in the trade area, storage in Bryan warehouses offers weather protection and low insurance, potentially improving farmer returns. Prices in Bryan rose, with sales of 75 bales, and spot demand remained strong amid general market trends.
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Out of the West Mr Henry Returns From Mid and Other Points
Mr H Henry returned from Howard county and other western sections Sunday with plans to buy land. He and J D Castles had been on a prospecting trip ten days earlier. Henry expects to relocate after settling affairs, while Castles remains out west. Henry heard Frank Clark moved his family to a ranch forty miles from Midland and located on school land.
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Howard County
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Labor Leaders Meet in Washington Over Gompers Contempt Case
The American Federation of Labor executive council convened at its D C headquarters for a pivotal session. They will determine potential contempt of court sentencing for President Gompers Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison by Justice Wright of the District of Columbia Supreme Court and outline federation policy in light of the ruling.
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