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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1916
Page
2
At the Colonial, AL Wilson stars in My Killarney Tone a lively Irish song play blending comedy romance and song. The production features a rich cast with vivid Celtic flavor and a strong performance by Wilson drawing praise for character work and stage presence.
A garbled 19th century pageant advertisement features Rampton Somersault Equestrien and UCLA Zora among acts including Jupiter the thirty ton elephant and Elle Ryan. Buffalo Hill Wild West Indians perform with cowboy scenes and comic interludes by forty performers, clowns and trained animals. Seite Floto circus planned a sea street pageant leaving at 19:30 through downtown, promising a pletoresque procession of novelty acts.
The bulletin predicts a great temperature drop from Oct 28 to Nov 5 with frosts across the cotton belt, followed by a storm wave and a cold spell in early November. It notes tropical hurricanes impacting the Caribbean and Central America, with heavy rains in those regions and moderate rains farther north. A warm wave arrives Pacific slope mid November, then a storm crosses the Rockies by late November, with temperatures rising on the Pacific coast and culminating in a final cold wave where temps fall sharply.
Farmers and planters are advised to sell grain and cotton now to secure. better prices may come next year but risks are high. Hold enough grain to bridge to the next harvest. hay and other crops could be economical to store. In Argentina, drought damage and late-season forecasts impact Gulf coast crop prospects. a Marlin High School vs Tirvan High School football game ended 35 to 8 with Marlin dominating from the start.
November 10 marks Bryan day at the Cotton Palace with officials planning a large contingent to Waco. Baylor meets A&M in a gridiron clash amid efforts to secure cheap rail rates for travel and possible arrangements to attend.
A local notice explains that the new free delivery service will start with local letters costing two cents to carry from door to door. It notes the current sealed letter rate is one cent and forecasts the price when the service begins.
Local dealers White and Webb reported receiving a solid car load of Dodge Brothers automobiles. Frank Webb praised the supply as needed after days without cars, noting government preference for Dodge due to army procurement. Trades Day and county maps were also promoted, with labor unions urging Wilson’s reelection for pro labor and public welfare gains.
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