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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
2
The article recalls Republican conventions where loud orators like Lodge dominated over Burrows quiet influence. It notes a Chicago delegate signaling Roosevelt versus Taft, praising elected leaders and the value of honorable citizens in safeguarding the nation.
A collection of brief items covers a lecture tour threat by Caleb Powers and Goebel murder conspiracy talk, roads in Bexar County needing repair for rural delivery, political campaign notes for H. S. Terrell, public health pleas about mosquitoes and typhoid, a Texas pecan bulletin, media support for Governor Campbell, and various news nuggets including Taft’s Texas visit, San Antonio construction finds, and a Grimes County obituary.
A Medina County letter from Hondo Texas dated June 15 reports frost damage in spring crops, notes cotton and corn prospects, drought recovery after rain, and widespread cotton production. The writer praises the Farmers Union, mentions two iron warehouses storing 600 bales, and plans to attend the Farmers Congress at College Station in July.
Delegations from Brazos and surrounding counties mark emancipation with a two-site celebration at Par son s Park and Roan s chapel eight miles southeast. The program features music addresses and amusements including baseball and rope jumping though the parade is omitted. The event continues today and ends tomorrow with religious services.
The Madisonville Meteor reports Trinity river farmers will plant large acreages in late corn and some cotton after flood damage. In Harris and Grimes counties candidates face fees for primaries, while Madison candidates face small assessments. Regional rains were light, with moisture scarce east of Larrison Creek though river bottoms still have adequate water.
Local grocer emphasizes freshness and timely delivery with a wagon service. C B Bullock & Co promote reliable, prompt customer service. Anglin relocates to Bryan to join BE J Jenkins. Rob McCoy departs for Rosebud to establish a new home.
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