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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
3
To Every Little Girl in Bryan invites 500 girls to obtain a free McCall Doll Pattern. Girls must sew a doll dress exactly like the pattern using any cloth and stitches neat enough to resemble a grown up dress. The first 500 callers receive patterns. prizes for three winners include a new doll with real hair if their doll dress is the best.
The annual bazaar will be held at UWF starting at 8 o clock with a full day of activities. A candy scale contest will run, and J Wilwon & Co advertise silk dresses during the sale. Proceeds support the university programs and community projects.
Announcement from the Natal Merchants' Association and allied bodies outlines a plan by the warehouse and marketing department to eliminate dirt from cotton. The program aims to remove loose cotton carried by wagons and pumped by steamers to keep weights accurate, with several records already broken or soon to be broken on the Fort Worth stock market. Hog and horse receipts are noted as high, and cattle and sheep outlooks are strong, with emphasis on meeting annual targets before year end. The notice includes a call for attendance at a meeting and lists officials.
Christmas flowers catalogue lists prices for Christmas boxes and bouquets. Includes carnations in various colors, box sizes, and per dozen rates. High variety items in plant and flower categories with specialized arrangements and packaging options.
In Washington DC on December 1 a Senate critic appointments a census committee chair and a series of agenda items are noted. The document references the Goer committee and a waterways bill, with mentions of a commissioner and a commerce commission, suggesting ongoing legislative activity.
A fragmented list of arrivals and names linked to hotels in Bryan and surrounding cities. The text mentions Waco Dallas Houston Austin San Antonio and Chicago, with numerous individuals and surnames attached to hotel or travel notes. The record preserves scattered names and places from the original OCR without a clear narrative.
An early summer sale notice highlights a peak in jewelry demand with the largest assortment in years. It urges customers to choose rings and engraved pieces promptly, noting limited engraving slots and urging swift action from buyers.
A notice seeks a large red or white tree to aid the municipal Christmas fete. The committee thanks anyone who can supply a tree or indicate where to procure one. Contacts given include Alley Alli Conway and Malcolm Melania, with a discount offer at a dry goods store.
A garbled bulletin from Bryan recounts mixed names and medical claims with references to patients and remedies. The readable fragments mention Kidney related terms and potential treatments, with scattered personal anecdotes and improvised dialogue implying a court or medical discussion.
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