Workers' Institute Meeting Minutes in Bryan Association
The Workers' Institute of the Bryan Association met at Providence church March 29 to 31. D. S. Lloyd opened with Hebrews 3, later serving as moderator with W. W. Weaver as secretary. Rev. G. A. Foster and Rev. J. M. Bullock preached, and Rev. S. R. McClung was hired as missionary at $50 monthly. An afternoon program and committee appointments followed, with a large Sunday service and a grand dinner reported.
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Workers’ Institute
Providence Church
Lloyd
W. W. Weaver
T. T. Goodwin
J. J. Conway
G. A. McClung
G.A. Foster
J. R. Smith
Reliance Church
Jas. J. Conway
Thompson
W. 8
Dixon
Peach Creek
J. H. McGregor
Minter Springs
H. L. Bush
Cottonwood
J. M. Bullock
T.I. Goodwin
A. M.—T Institute
R. McClung
G. A. Foster
Pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder Ad
An advertisement touts a baking powder described as pure grape cream of tartar made from evaporated eyes and grape cream of tartar claiming superior leavening qualities. It urges buyers not to substitute and notes availability from grocers in Waco and Texas.
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap German Syrup Claim
A medicine advertisement argues against cheap cough remedies and promotes Bosehee's German Syrup as a universal cure for severe threat and lung troubles. It claims the syrup heals tissues, destroys germs, reduces inflammation, eases expectoration, and provides rest, recommending one bottle and Green's Prize Almanac via Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co.
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Oy Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co
For Sale Homes in Central Location with Multiple Features
For sale a six room residence with two fire places hall galleries a large underground cistern and two east front lots described as the et place. Also a five room house with two fire places gallery and south front trees water works and a servants house. A six room house and lot in the Adams neighborhood known as the Presnal house. All centrally located and offered on reasonable terms. Apply to Mrs. Helen Mathis at the Leman House.
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Ed Hall
Adams
Helen Mathis
Leman House
Notice on Bryan Water Plant receipts and signatures
Public notice states that no money receipt, purchase, or order will be recognized unless signed by J. N. Cole treasurer or by superintendent W. H. Herman of the Bryan Water Ice Light and Power Co. Also ads Norwood's silk and Union Barber Shop promotion.
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Bryan Water, Ice, Light and Power Plant
J. N. Cole
W. H. Herman
Bryan
Texas Legislature Kills 115 Mile Railroad Lease Bill
In Austin on April 3 the Senate killed the 115 mile railroad lease bill involving Frisco Rock Island and a Texas expansion. The defeat prompts uncertain effects on the projects and follows Representative Dillard’s resignation after failing to defeat the measure. The day included passage of a gas theft penalty, quarantine funding debates, Fort Worth’s charter, and Galveston relief tax provisions.
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Austin
Senate
Frisco
Rock Island
Texas
Dillard
House
Miller
Harris
Bexar
Hanger
Fort Worth
McGee
Turney
Republic of Mexico
Potter
Mexico
McFall
Philips
Aguinaldo
Funston
Kansas
Parish
Committee On Federal Relations
Galveston
Hendricks
Rusk
Funston Resolution Sparks House Debate in Texas
In Austin on April 3 the House debated a 31 member committee to redistrict congressional districts. Aguinaldo and Funston resolutions consumed time, Democrats opposed endorsing a Republican administration, and the debate ended with the resolution tabled as time expired. The Senate meanwhile approved a final House bill banning railroads from letting Johnson grass grow on rights of way.
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Austin
House
Aguinaldo
General Funston
America
Senate
Johnson
Celtic launches as largest emigrant carrier in history
The White Star Line steamship Celtic was launched at Belfast as the largest vessel built. It measures 680.9 feet in length with a 75 foot beam and 44.1 feet depth, gross tonnage 20880, net 18650, displacement 83000 tons, and will carry 2859 passengers and 335 crew. It is designed as an emigrant carrier and has nine decks, with greater size than Oceanic and Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. In separate brief items, Gov Hunn and state officials met with the president in Washington, Delaware politics discussed US Senate elections, and a Missouri Pacific work train freight collision near Burlington injured a brakeman.
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Belfast
White Star Line
Celtic
Oceanic
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Great Eastern
Robbers Hit Ohio Bank In Chardon Escape By Night
A six man gang blasted the Citizens' Savings bank in Chardon Ohio early today seizing under 200 dollars after a clash with night watchman Pomeroy and a bystander. Pomeroy was knocked down after shooting a robber. Dr Hudson was bound but unharmed. The crew fled town on a handcar as two suspects were arrested at Willoughby.
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Pomeroy
Willoughby
China Refuses to Sign Manchurian Demands
Pekin April 4 China formally informs Russia it cannot sign the Manchurian convention due to the perilous state of the empire. The note stresses desire for friendly ties with all nations and cites finding a balance when multiple powers object. Li Hung Chang says Russia was notified March 20 and notes broad Chinese opposition.
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Pekin
Russia
China
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Massacre of Missionaries Reported in Pao Ting Area
Vancouver April 4 reports from steamer Empresa of Japan say raids near Pao Ting. German forces collide with 400 Chinese regulars March 8 leaving 52 Chinese dead. North China Daily News lists numerous missionaries believed killed. exact massacre date not specified.
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Vancouver
Empresa
Japan
Pao Ting
Marshal von Waldersee
North China Daily News
Henderson
W. Norsen
Olsen
A. E. Palm
E. Erikson
Hellberg
Ringmark
A. Gustafson
Lundberg
New York Business Men Plan Texas Tour
A 30 member New York Merchants Association committee will tour Texas from April 20 to May 5. They will visit oil fields near Beaumont and cities including Galveston, Sugarland, San Antonio, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Llano, Granite Mountain, Marble Falls, Taylor, Temple, Waco, Fort Worth and Dallas to confer on developing Texas resources.
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New York
Texas
Sayers
Chamber of Commerce and Merchants’ Association
King
Merchants Association
New Orleans
Beaumont
Galveston
Sugarland
San Antonio
Austin
New Braunfels
San Marcos
Llano
Granite Mountain
Marble Falls
Taylor
Temple
Waco
Fort Worth
Dallas
North Texas
Rural Free Delivery Rules Circulate for Farmers
Washington April 5 Superintendent Matchen of the free delivery bureau issues instructions for rural free delivery. Petitions must show route population road conditions vocations and travel distances to fetch mail. A map of proposed routes is required and petitions need endorsement by a senator or representative. Each route must exceed 20 miles serving at least 100 families with proper mail boxes.
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Washington
Matchen
Free Delivery Bureau
Post Office Department
Congress
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the Daily Eagle
Donnelly & Carnes
the Workers’ Institute of the Bryan
Association
Potis Baking Powder Co
Waco, Pexas
Norwood
Union
Allen, Apner & Bibes
Legislature
Hunn
H. ©. Taylor
Alee
Delaware
United States
Burlington
Kas
Missouri Pacific
Leroy
Aliceville
Here
Ohio
Rafe
Mark
Clara Hall
C. Fersberg
C. R. Lomberg
Denver
Southwest
Cole
W. FP. Sterley
AGPA
A. A. Glisson, Gapd
Fort Worth, Texas
Chas. L. Hull, PA
ST. Louis
Memphis
St Louis
Shreveport
Hearne
FT. Worth
Milano
W. & B. V. Railroad
L. Trice
D. J. Price
I. & G. N. Railroad
Palestine
Calvert
Marlin, Calvert, Bryan, Hearne and
Mumford
Cara
D. C. Demaret
Acenr
Brazos
Buffalo
N. Y
Houston & Texas
R. R
Sunset Central
Dension
Denison
Elgin
Chicago
Houston
Worth
S. F
M. L. Robbins
Gen. Pass
Tkt. Agt
Ager A. G. Newsum Dig. Pass
Agt
Isc
Tee Rar
T. J. Anderson
Dist
Pass. Agt
J. W. Brocdon, Prop
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