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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
4
In Bryan Texas on November 17 1906 the case between the railroads and the state of Texas tested the Love tax bill. The court rules the gross receipts tax constitutional but rejects the daily penalty as illegal. Railroads must pay the tax going forward while no recovery of the $200 a day penalty is allowed.
Announcement from Mexia states the H. and T. C. cutoff will be completed and opened to trains within a short time, signaling improved rail access for the region.
A group from Agricultural and Mechanical College travels to Baton Rouge for the annual meeting of the American Association of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations. Participants include President H. H. Harrington Prof. J. W. Carson acting director of Texas experiment stations and Prof. A. F. Conradi State Entomologist with Prof. E. J. Kyle joining later. Prof. R. L. Bennett departs for Jacksonville Fla to address the Southern Agricultural Commissioners meeting and discuss cotton breeding work.
An advance notice describes Van Amburg Shows using mercerized ducking for tents that shed rain, keeping spectators dry and comfortable. The piece highlights new novelties, family friendly ushers, and the November 21 date, with a note on Texas divorce laws potentially changing.
The El Paso Times argues that voting carries an obligation to participate and warns that denying the privilege could spur a mob if citizens refuse to vote when denied.
Wilson Grain and Coal Co announces a limited time sale of cotton seed hulls at five dollars per ton delivered. Call 376 for details.
The Eagle announces a Daughters of the Confederacy business meeting at the residence of Mrs. F I Garth this Saturday afternoon at 3 30. All members are urged to attend.
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