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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
3
The article notes October 1908 events with Bryan Roosevelt Taft and Longworth, mentions campaigns and rallies in Houston and Dallas, discusses a proposed cotton factory for female convicts, and cites reactions to policy and public figures amid partisan debate. It references Mabel Corey, Nicolas Longworth, and Roosevelt’s notoriety in a broad editorial voice.
A column quotes Sunny Jim Sherman praising Lincoln as the greatest Republican, tools of Roosevelt blamed for unfair advantage. Foraker jokes misery loves company and laments oil influence. Farmers complain of rats and corn weevils in Williamson County, urged cooperation to curb pests and preserve harvests.
New York tuberculosis exhibit, controlled by the New York State Charities Association, will be shown in Texas after permission was granted. Dr Brumby and Dr Carrick Texas health officials will arrange locations and shipment details as the Dallas fair ends. The display features bromide photographs and papier mache figures illustrating tuberculosis progress and treatments.
A critique argues that corporate influence dominates legislation, citing Senator Foraker and Archbolds. The piece says using large retainers to steer law harms free government and undermines efforts to justify Standard Oil in public policy. The text stresses credibility of public servants amid powerful associations.
City notes from Vancouver Seattle Spokane and other locales report missions start ups, fairs and conventions. The General Board of Missions opens in Vancouver while the Union Veterans encampment begins in Philadelphia. Senator Beveridge launches GOP campaign in Seattle and Baptist convention gathers in Madison with governors in attendance.
A Ft Worth Star excerpt urges parents to support teachers, noting that gratitude from students encourages teachers and that parental cooperation boosts education. It says teachers appreciate help when reports are unsatisfactory and thanks when learning surprises. a note to the teacher is recommended. The ad then promotes 1908 pattern books at a 25 percent discount via J G Gregg.
The New York Journal of Commerce notes Yom Kippur begins at sunset this evening and ends sunset tomorrow. The day marks the end of penitence after Rosh Hashanah and draws worshippers to synagogues, with both permanent and temporary services crowded. Reform and Orthodox Jews share core observances though fasting is reduced in reform practice. For Sale cart with body in good condition see G. O. Buckhaults, rural carrier No. 6. 61
Cc C EDINBURG notes oysters served in any style and invites family trade.
A collage of quotes extols cheerful love and self contentment, contrasting marrying for beauty or style with lasting talent and good sense. The piece notes joy as a fountain across social strata, then shifts to report a Chickasaw Guards reunion in Memphis and a Texas population shift debate.
Delegates and visitors arrive from Wisconsin and other states as the Western championship golf tournament opens at St. Louis Country Club. Finals are scheduled for next Friday. Separately Bakers, confectioners, and pastry makers gather in Washington for the Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union convention. In San Francisco a Trans-Mississippi Congress preps measures to urge federal backing for Pacific coast commercial and military needs with city reps from Seattle Portland Tacoma Spokane San Francisco and Los Angeles.
J W Batts real estate agent offers Brazos County abstract books from the Taliaferro Building near the courthouse. Property includes one and a half lots with a six room house, corner brick cistern and stable listed at 1050 dollars. Another quarter block with a five room house in a good neighborhood priced at 1000 dollars with terms one fourth cash and balance in one to three years at 8 percent interest.
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