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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1906
Page
4
The state university reports an enrollment of 1294 students. The item references political campaigns and speakers, noting evolving rhetoric and tensions as candidates address opponents and regional issues during the campaign season.
Journal reports on the session show unclear statements from attendees. Friends of the Senator claim he annihilated Mr Crane, while Crane allies dispute the outcome, leaving the debate inconclusive.
The anti Bailey faction claims the ex attorney general prevailed in the tasters dispute and that the senator did not answer Crane’s assertion that U S senators and federal congressmen cannot accept corporate funds. Bailey appeared to dominate the crowd and outshine General Crane while also denouncing certain Houstonians seeking employment.
The article describes a remarkable depression in southern California called Salton Sink, formed after the Colorado River ceased its old channel and has redirected water into a vast basin for about half a year. It notes public interest nationwide and cites Cosmopolitan's October description as the best account so far.
The Alpine Avalanche reports the Salton Sea continually grows as a 50 mile by 25 mile basin, rising rapidly. If unchecked the river would double the flood, prompting a massive dam project by the Southern Pacific Railway, California Development Co, and Imperial Land Co with 2000 workers and varied machinery to halt the advance. Five towns including Calexico and Imperial sit in the sink, thousands of acres already submerged, billions at stake, while some foresee long term climatic changes if the sea stabilizes.
Authorities at A and M College are arranging with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Dairy Division to co operate on a dairy extension program. Prof F B Johns and Mr Slater lead the college side with the USDA handling oversight from Washington. The aim is to promote dairy business in Texas through experiments, advice, and cooperative actions to help creamery growth and farm prosperity.
A Minneapolis Journal note explains red neckties worn by foreign brakemen and conductors as emergency danger signals. The neckties, supplied by railroads, are waved aloft to alert crews during accidents, showing prudence rather than taste.
Kentucky, known as the Corn Cracker and Blue Grass States, bears historic names from native tribes and has a long frontier past. The article explores early designations such as Dark and Bloody Ground and the belt of blue grass that marks the central region.
An old newspaper ad urges Bryan readers to treat fall catarrh with Hyomei. It promises quick relief from coughing sore throat and nightly discomfort and claims a money back guarantee if it does not cure. The ad notes E J Jenkins selling outfits with guarantee and lists price details.
Several family residences offered near the graded school on the east side. Prices start at $600 on liberal terms.
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