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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
2
The article contrasts populist themes with corporate power in Williams era politics. It recalls Campbell and Davidson as champions of the common man against big money and recalls Rockefeller’s enormous legal fine. It sketches a journalist’s visit to Jewett, praising local development and progressive leaders like Professor T S Minter and local business figures.
Dallas July 21 The State Fair of Texas plans a record 1907 style expansion for the fall meet October 17 to November 1 with 105000 dollars in improvements. A $30000 textile building a $25000 agricultural and manufacturers building and a $40000 steel grandstand plus 10000 for toilet and sewerage upgrades will enhance exhibits and entertainment. Officials say space is in high demand as Texas communities seek display room in agricultural hall and implement departments. Sydney Smith serves as secretary handling inquiries.
Emerson Hough warns in Everybody's that fifty years hence landscapes will be stripped, forests bare, levees failing, and urban sprawl rising. He foresees high costs for essentials, scarce meat, and reliance on steel vehicles as climate extremes intensify.
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday evening Westminster League at 7:45 p.m. Rev Hamilton will preach at both services. The public is cordially invited to attend.
City Secretary Frank Clarke urges delinquent property owners to settle now to avoid having their names listed on an upcoming Sunday publication. Those wishing to save costs and omit their names must act promptly.
Kansas City report on John M. Speyer who completed six consecutive years in Jackson county jail for murder of his son. He faces a fourth trial, has avoided transfer to a state penitentiary, and criticizes jail as a poor reforming place while blaming cocaine morphine and other drugs for keeping jails full. He notes drugs infiltrate jail via food and asserts most inmates are drug fiends.
Chicago conference of southern shippers and national associations reveals division over a proposed 10% to cent general rise in freight rates for Texas and other regions. While groups like the National Association of Manufacturers oppose the increase, metal and allied industries and many southern shippers expect to accept the freight rise if no discrimination is shown.
Tickets will be sold for trains arriving in Houston and Galveston Saturday evening August 1 and Sunday morning August 2. Good to leave Galveston returning on or before August 8. For rates and information regarding train service see I. and G. N. Agents.
Lake Indiana marks the opening of the Winona large chapter meeting. Boston hosts a two day convention of the National Association of Dental Faculties. Chicago hosts delegates for the Independence Party convention to nominate president and vice president. Ocean Grove gathers leaders for the annual temperance convention. Chicago tennis experts convene for the Western championship tournament at Aztee club. Waterloo Dairy Association discusses next convention. Dallas temperance foes push for prohibition in the Democratic primary. Misses Thurman and Holt return to Fort Worth after visiting Edgewood relatives.
A summer vacation program offers a round trip fare to major tourist points in Mexico. Tickets go on sale July 30 21 and August 1 2 with a 25 day limit. Stopovers allowed. for details contact the ticket agent Teihe R. RK. 216.
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