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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1899
Page
2
A severe storm tore through Commerce and surrounding areas, uprooting trees and damaging awnings and two business houses. The violent wind lasted minutes, with hail and widespread debris, while other reports note minor injuries and ongoing clean up.
The Salvation Army Blood and Fire hosts meetings in the city with Captain and Mrs C A Rogers in command. Hallelujah Henry to speak, and on Saturday night August 5 the biggest bar in Galveston will be publicly exposed at the army hall. Admission is free.
Oscar Browning traveled to Galveston returning Sunday. George Dixon visited Houston. Lizzie Kirk of Bryan stayed with relatives here. Hugh Seale and Willie King appear in local notes with illness and an injury from lightning. Calvin Seale visited Bryan, Howard Eaves of Bryan visited Cliff King, Otto Boehme of Bryan was in town for business. Aug 1 1899 Sailor from Wixon signs off.
The notice announces a round trip Galveston train fare of 4.50 with departure August 7 and return by August 11. Tickets must be stamped and signed, valid for return, via H T C line, agent W. 8. Wilson.
Ad copy offers Mikado Mosquito Mixture for 10 cents a bottle. Sold at Emmet's 217 Pharmacy.
An article argues that merchants must maintain continuous advertising to establish identity and drive sales, especially in dull seasons when customers seek value. It urges persistent promotions to attract farmers, housewives, and general shoppers, noting nickels count during hard times and highlighting a Galveston and Houston excursion with specific train times and fares.
The first 1899 bale of cotton harvested in Mississippi sold at Greenville and classed strict middling, fetching 81 cents. Other notes include a cruiser Atlanta metal furniture experiment and a Decatur post office stamp robbery of 42000 stamps.
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