Local and Otherwise Notes From Bryan Social Roundup
A garbled Bryan city notices column lists dozens of residents and visitors from Wellborn Kurt en Iola and Hquaton among others. Mentions include J L Goodson D M Howard Mollroy and J A Conway visiting for business and social reasons. Also references local vendors and a few ads for sewing machines and poultry roosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8
Fede
Maxuotia
J. L. Goodson
D. M. Howard
Mine Kana Burns
Ruan
Yoln
J. A. Conway
Kurtan
HL. Mallot
Iola
Buatnens
Bryan
J. H. Grong
Pity Bridge
Tunineam
John McCorquodale
Hquaton
Hope
Navasota
Min Anna Killian
Andaix
Alty
W. A. Mollroy
Zidntroot
Emmel Advertises Pure Drug Disinfectant
An old advertisement promotes E. R. Emmel as purer drug retailer offering cheap disinfectants and sewer treatment products under the brand Pure Drug Dilanenser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Emmel
Dilanenser
For Sale Notice of 150 Acre and 244 Acre Parcels
Fragmented sale notice lists two land parcels with prices per acre and vague locations. Mentions Weilborn and firyan and unclear units. Limited clarity. main fact is sale of land parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weilborn
Firyan
Daughter's Hand Courtship Hopes Stated in Conversation
A fragment records a dialogue about marriage prospects, noting one person asking if a suitor has asked for the daughter’s hand. The speaker says no but expresses hope that he has influence to order servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theérvants
Fortunes Made by Song Writers
An October issue discusses how song writers like Harry Tilver found success in the Bowery era. It recounts a tale of a composer from Indiana who moved through piano lessons to fame, noting royalties and the lure of publishing deals. The piece frames the era’s rough, smoky venues and the quick fortunes built from popular songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowery
Marry’ von Tilet
Hin Metodien von Tilver
Indiana
von Tilver
Jong
Fasne ‘Mectons
Harry ‘Tiniles
New ‘Hampshire
Harry
Almont
Cme
Amy Intent Wong
Sophis Tucker Tops Vaudeville as One of Popular Song’s Giants
The text notes Sophis Tucker as a leading figure in vaudeville, remarking on her impact and high billing. It references varied paths to success, from accident to patience, highlighting her stature among performers in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Nome
Sophis Tucker
Property and sale notice from Soldiers' Home area
Special notice invites telephoning property buyers for parcels near the Soldiers' Home. Listings describe a 38 acre orchard and pasture, a 9 room two story residence with water works, a deep well, garage, and servant house. Additional parcels include two lots with a 300 square meter house, all near Daylan arenas and West Side, with easy terms and reasonable prices.
Unreadable Ad Claims Quick Cure Tonic
An old advertisement touts a malaria remedy named WRAZOS CHT TONIC claiming rapid relief for chills ague and fevers. It urges readers to ask for the tonic and to buy from ER EMMEL, druggist, with a guarantee implied by sales language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
ER Emmel, Draggtat
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E. J. Jenkins
Joe B. Reed
Bryan Hospital
Guy P. Bittle
Singer Sewing Machine
H. Gandy Wan
Wellborn
Mickw Rin Biatherwick
Travis Bryan
Menwaring Mere
Frank Webby
Waco
W. Hicks
Kurten
Fred Locke
Mary Locke
Walter Hicka
Ula
Tyler
Meamrling Mere. Co
Sprokelmeyer
Pio
Odervol
Nousencia
Reine
Dixie Theater
The
Famous Player Film Co
Donald Brian
the Gelig Company
Presente
AISS
Virginia Kirtley
Robyn Adair
POWER
Cross
Nlssiur
the Queen Theater
Mr. Carlyle
Blackwell
Ethel Clayton
Rolfe Metro Photoplays (Inc
Emmy Wehlen
Éugane Cage
Brandon & Lawrence
Daly Day
Amoctaten
Washington
BD. C
Cal Wale
Roane
Soldiers
Q Quartermanter
AIF
Downani
Daylan Arenas
Atte
Maar Taevid Reid
Anderson
Mee
Rexnolda
Bryan and College
LW. Wright
Kley Club House College
Jing Ay Li Eyal
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