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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
3
The Utah legislature has re elected Reed Smoot to the United States Senate. Senator Tillman comments on education policy amid broader political debate. Distracting items mention dog bites and political club activity, with scattered notes on church action and farm school plans.
The column blasts current reforms and taxes from Brownsville to El Paso, noting big fines and proposed bonds for Bryan and Austin. It contrasts Texas debates with Tennessee liquor bans and recalls Lincoln county local option, urging readers to heed foundational government values.
London January 22 King Edward VII marks eight years since his proclamation. Government buildings fly flags bells toll and salutes ring in St James Park as a regal anniversary observance occurs across the realm with imperial symbols of the sun never setting in view.
City of Bryan to seek voter approval on March first 1909 for 75000 bonds 57000 to fund a water light and sewerage plant and 18000 to refund outstanding bonds. Interest 4 percent semi annually. Mayor J T Maloney City Secretary J B Hines.
The street sprinkler was put in commission early yesterday morning and did quick work abating the dust on Main street, leaving the atmosphere pure and cool. Also notes on for sale items including a good team of horses with wagon and harness, wood for sale at $2.25 to $2.75, and a home for sale or rent on Ursuline avenue near Allen Academy.
A historical date list notes events from 1733 to 1908 including Rhode Island ending private lotteries and John Hancock born in 1737. It also covers the 1861 Georgia secession move and a 1884 Quebec premiership, plus the 1908 motor boat show progress with many boat types and engines on display.
Washington January twenty second reports a Shoreham dinner in honor of Vice President elect James S Sherman. New York delegation to Congress plans the event with notable New Yorkers in Washington including Roosevelt Root Cortelyou Straus Bacon Treat and Speaker Cannon as the Empire State guest not from New York. Health of the community is good and a large prayer meeting led by Mr Henry Harden was held last Sunday night. Mrs Davie Long and her son travel to Walker county to establish a new home. CORRESPONDENT wishes success to the Eagle.
Notice promotes Singer as the leading sewing machine brand in America, claiming it sells as many machines annually as all other manufacturers combined. Contact T A Satterwhite at phone 105 as a salesman and collector.
The note from W. WirpRecHT, tax collector, dated January 13 1909, states 2397 receipts must be issued before February 1 1909 and warns against leaving them to the last day. It urges residents to come in now to avoid being left behind.
Advert shows Hyomei antiseptic from eucalyptus that allegedly kills catarrh germs without harming tissues. Inhaled four to five times daily, it promises disappearance of discharge, foul breath, and crusts. Money back if not cured after fair trial. complete outfit $1 with extra bottles 50 cents. Also treats asthma, croup, sore throat, coughs, colds.
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