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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
4
A historic weather note praises Devoe charts for accurate predictions this year. Farmers debate corn planting as other feed crops like cotton, sorghum, goobers, and pig fodder offer better home feeding options due to corn’s high cost and unimproved growth when used as the main feed.
A Texas Senate editorial discusses a constitutional amendment proposal by a state senator to raise legislator and judge salaries to about 3000 dollars annually. It questions the need for petit juror pay and notes debates on compensation and reforms impacting the legislature and judiciary.
An Austin special notes Texas led adoption of proper sanitation rules for passenger coaches. State Health Officer Dr Tabor, influential since taking office, reports the Texas Midland first to comply. The Railroad Commission had no role. Since the law’s passage, he has received inquiries from a dozen states requesting copies.
The senate passed a Robertson bill allowing cities to fix charges for light, water and sewers, with a court books-inspection provision. A Nelms joint resolution grants tax exemptions for two thirds of eligible property owners to attract manufacturing. Smith’s incorporation bill enables two or more towns to form combined utilities like water and electric works to share costs.
In Willow Hole Texas Mr and Mrs Hermann Wein kauf welcome a baby boy. Gust Strappe and Jamie Kurten visited friends in Willow Hole. Rosa Marie daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Schramm was baptized by Rev Theo Bauer. Fred Plagens recovers from a foot injury and can walk again. Luettke family members recover from illness and Louis Luettke plans to stay home awhile. Charles Luettke returns to Fort Worth. Louis Luettke has worked at Kaczers. Jap a Lac floor finish sold at Haswells Book Store.
The notice lists letters advertised at Edge Dry Goods Co for the week ending March 27 1905. Names include LADIES Grant Lula Hester Lilly Phips Martha Williams Gracy two. GENTS Carter Moses Cheeks Monroe Curik Louis Dominik John Daugherty Pat Hicks J W Keeling co W McGregor Jack Webb Joseph C. Reminder of Big Reduction Sale starts Monday the 27th. Edge Dry Goods Co 96.
Harvey Texas notes report Rev J M Bullock regular appointment at Bethel despite bad weather drawing a large congregation. Rob and Reuben Holland of Rock Prairie attended services. Mrs J M Creed and her son of Wellborn visited relatives. Miss Ida McClung home after two weeks away. Emmie Parnell visiting Bryan. Local school to close next Thursday. Eagle correspondent at Dimmitt hopes to return to Brazos county.
Readable fragment lists merchants including Woop Dry Goods Y& Co confectionery Ain & Co groceries Y Saddlery Harness Y & Son Meat Market Dansby Grocers Druggist in a local contest advertisement. No clear event details but suggests community business participation.
The Bryan Eagle announces a contest to boost information about literature. Teachers students and others may win Ridpath History of the World and the World's Greatest Orators and Essays sets by June 24. One dollar on subscription earns 100 votes and doubles for the other contest. Bryan societies are excluded.
A Bold claim extols Mi o na as the only stomach remedy that strengthens digestion before meals, promising relief from misery caused by indigestion. The ad promises a money back guarantee from E J Jenkins and a 60 cent price, urging readers to consult R G Tabor on life insurance amid a local sale.
Travel notices from H and T C Bates listing round trip train specials from Waco to Mineral Wells Fort Worth and Dallas for events including President Roosevelt visit Grand Lodge K of P Lumbermen convention Baptist convention and State Sportsmen events with dates in April and partial dates with fares around 1.70.
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