New Texas School Law Sets New Scholastic Age
The April 21 1903 Bryan Texas item explains a new Texas school law from the regular legislative session changes the scholastic age to admit 7 year olds. The change takes effect next September and census limits to 8 year olds. Professor Winter notes grafting tomatoes on Irish potatoes and warns of crowding. Attorney General Bell states the anti trust law does not end unions or the right to strike. Immigrants numbered sixty four thousand arrived in New York in the first eighteen days of April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Winter
The
Eagle
Bell
New York
Texas World's Fair exhibit fund drive gains support
Texas World's Fair Commission will raise 100000 dollars by subscription by July 1 to fund a strong Texas display at the world's fair. County organizations will seek pledges. subscriptions are due only if the full goal is reached. Dallas meeting on the 14th included ex Governor Sayers and other prominent Texans.
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Texas
Joseph D. Sayers
John H. Kirby
Col. L. J. Polk
Barnett Gibbs
Paul Waples
Jesse Shain
Mitchell Wiley nuptials at Arcade hotel parlor
In the Arcade hotel parlor Sunday night at 9 Miss Stella Wiley and Mr John J Mitchell were married by Dr W C Finley, Baptist pastor. The couple will honeymoon in Houston then reside in Mart. The bride is daughter of Capt W H Wiley, reared in Bethel area. Mitchell is an I N G N fireman based in Bryan.
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Arcade Hotel
Stella Wiley
John J. Mitchell
W.C. Finley
The
Baptist Church
Houston
Mart
W. H. Wiley
Bethel
Mitchell
Bryan
Revival at Methodist Church Begins with Spirit Filled Sermon
Revival services started at the Methodist church with Pastor Rev. L Shettles assisted by Rev. W D Bass of Corinth Miss preaching. Bass advocates Holy Ghost religion and back to heart felt faith, inviting community participation. Morning services 10 to 11 and evening at 8, through all days.
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L. Shettles
W. D. Bass
Corinth
Miss
Simon
Bryan
Brenham druggists end cocaine sales in response to harm
Local druggists in Brenham discontinue sale of cocaine citing harmful effects. Webb Bros promotes new arrivals including waists, shirt waist suits, white linens and black linens among other items.
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Brenham
Webb Bros
Kodol Digests What You Eat Advertises Digestive Cure
An advertisement claims Kodol restores digestion and stomach function so all foods are eaten with pleasure and no rumbling. It says Kodol digests all classes of food and acts as a tonic reconstructive, curing indigestion and dyspepsia. Bottles cost $1 regular size and 50 cents trial size, prepared by E. C. DeWitt & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Bryan Boys in the Navy Aboard the Minneapolis
L Kendal Boyer reports from the Navy Yard Philadelphia detailing departure from Bryan March 30 to Dallas and voyage to New York then Philadelphia. He describes training, vaccinations, clothing issued, meals, and the 800 men aboard the Minneapolis bound for service in the United States Navy.
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Minneapolis
Bryan
L. Kendal Boyer
Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Death of Mrs Sarah Hall in Rockdale After Paralysis
Mrs Sarah Hall 87 died suddenly from paralysis at Rockdale Sunday evening. Son Ed Hall of this city left for Hearne to catch the I and G N train. She leaves three children, Ed Hall, Mrs Wilson, and Jack Hall of Beaumont. Funeral at Bryan with services by Rev E L Shettles and Dr J D West.
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Sarah Hall
Rockdale
Ed Hall
Hearne
Hall
Arkansas
Bryan
R. 8. Wilson
Tl. J. Hall
Wilson
Jack Hall
Beaumont
Methodist Church
Houston
Texas Central
E. L. Shettles
J. D. West
Field Day Exercises At A and M College Today
San Jacinto Day marks the annual Field Day at the A and M College with morning and afternoon programs. Premiums entice participation in athletic events under the College athletic association with officials led by Manager E J Kyle and Referee J E Platt.
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San Jacinto
A. and M. College
College Athletic Association
E. J. Kyle
J. E. Platt
Chas
Puryear
W. C. McNutt
B. C. Pittuck
R. H. Smith
W. South
Starter
T. L. Sanders
Easurers
A. L. Banks
H. W. South
Seorer
H. H. Harrington
Bud
Kyle
F. S. Johnston
Potts
O. H. Hargis
Saturday Night Shooting Claims Lula Williams
Lula Williams died from a Saturday night gunshot wound and was buried Sunday afternoon. Sheriff Nunn and Deputy Reed arrested Lon Crews at his west town home near Semetana and charged him with the killing. An examining trial was set for today.
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Lula Williams
Eagle
Simetana
Nunn
Louis Reed
Lon Crews
Floto Dog and Pony Show Delights with Arabian Horses
The Floto exhibition featured educated dogs and ponies along with three Arabian horses, one named Ben Hur, showing performance and new features. Monkeys offered clever tricks. attendees learned about animal training and enjoyed an entertaining afternoon. Nearby notices mention baseball in Texas, train schedules, and local business ads.
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Floto Dog and Pony Show
Ben Hur
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R. G. Tabor
Emmel’s Prescription Pharmacy
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Bryan Boys
NAVY
Kendal Boyer
U. S
Snow Queen
Gox & Odom
Phone
Irma
MO. A. Moqge Fire and
Accient
A.D. Met
Nial
Ices
John A. Moe
MOI
Ccc
Corsicana Vs. Marlin
Waco
W. S. Wilson
H. Holmes
Page and
Esquire
Bles Dramatic Company
Opera House
Magumont
Jayton
Martin
Ucker
John Gree Dallas
James J Ewing
Wake Va Atka
Sabingfield
Lng
Houster
R Jones
Mitel Vance
Marl Jobo Bumg
Will Harrington
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