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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
2
Readers are asked to call the paper’s office promptly when carriers fail to deliver or for changes of residence to ensure uninterrupted service.
A fragment from the Gainsville Register rails at Texas politics praising Brazos county’s representative while criticizing Roosevelt and government overreach. It notes campaigns against the Waters Pierce Oil trust and urges Farmers' Union and Retail Merchants' Association to combine for timely demands. Ex Governor Vardaman of Mississippi scheduled to lecture at A and M College Thursday night.
A reader notes hoop skirts faded after the war while debating the Clansman productions and fashions. The piece flags Governor Vardaman’s race focus, discusses school funding for Black students, penitentiary discipline, and the National Saloon League’s stance on local option in Texas. It also critiques President’s secret service use and Southern Democrats’ evolving political sense.
A legal publication outlines the mandatory oaths for Texas tax assessors and deputy assessors in Brazos County and for county commissioners court members serving on the board of equalization. It requires vows to inspect property, appraise values, and uphold constitutional duties, with references to Articles 5124 5123 and related provisions.
Local note highlights Mrs Otto Boebme selling fresh homemade fruit cakes and fancy cakes along with candy offerings. Item emphasizes quality and home preparation in a small shop or stall setting.
A solemn requiem Mass was said at St Anthony Catholic church for Italian earthquake victims. Rev. Father DeSimone led with Rev. Father Gleissner assisting. Italian Benevolent Society attended in a mourning procession with colors. A wreath lay on the casket as special music accompanied the service.
Notice warns that 2897 receipts must be issued before February 1 1909 urging residents to act now. Dated January 13 1909 from W Wiprrecut Tax Collector.
The text outlines that if a county commissioners court fixes property values for taxation and a minority dissents, the clerk must record dissenters, including the county judge if he votes last. It also states that tax assessors or court members failing to fix values as required commit malfeasance in office and may be removed. The excerpt then shifts to literary and social notes referencing Mrs Charles Perkins Gilman, a metaphor about a wife as a horse, and a society gathering observing General Lee and General Jackson’s birthdays with Mrs Geo Smith Sr hosting.
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