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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
3
Fragmented miscellany covers legends of the Nene a Het of inky a OME, yetornate rock texts, and a survey of the oil trade, dodging drought and death. It notes the Standard Oil Company’s global influence, panic era finance moves, and a public notice about a new grocery in Bryan with a friendly welcome.
In York, Hen. L. Stone reports United Supreme Court actions affecting the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. The stockholders will receive transfers and the company will operate as before while reorganizations unfold. Books will stay open until year end as the firm splits into three thirty city units under the plan. The original operations and plant remain in place through the transition.
New York fashion notes describe double faced silks and wools rising in popularity for coats and dresses. Designers show reversible cloths with blue and mauve tones, gray linings, and decorative seams as Paris and London influence spreads. Prices and exact colors vary with season, while subtle shifts in silhouette favor wider skirts and tucked drapery.
New York faced a Sept decision affecting express parcel rates. California merchants won a case against Wells Fargo and Express Co, allowing combined San Francisco shipments from New York or other cities to use bulk rate discounts, with the assigned box recipient handling delivery to owners.
Tickets for trains to Galveston and Houston on Saturday afternoon September and Sunday morning September 3 will be sold. Return Monday September 4. For rates and particulars call the local agent.
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