Second Day at Bryan Fair Delights Crowds and Officials
The Daily Eagle reports clear weather and growing attendance at the Bryan Texas fair. Exhibits amusements please patrons, with plans for farmers congress sessions and gun shoots. Balloon accident injures Prof. Morris but non serious. crowds enjoy free gate access and varied features as officials urge soil diversification and land value boosts.
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Farmers’ Congress
J. W. Melton
Troupe
F. K. McGinnis
Morrie
Raysor
Brazos County Exhibit Hints at Future Development
The agricultural display at the fair is prophetic of Brazos county's future and should alert residents to the hidden possibilities in local soil. Present generations should not leave all benefits of development to those who follow.
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Brazos County
Prohibition Mass Meeting Planned in Bryan Court House
County prohibitionists schedule a mass meeting at Bryan Court House Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock to discuss future plans. An issued address reviews prohibition history and current court proceedings for the county.
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Court House
Bryan
Races Delight Spectators On Fast Times At Local Meet
The track hosted races with strong crowd enthusiasm as fast times emerged on a slow surface. Winners included Bessie K in the half mile, Pocawano and Billy Patterson in the eight with Chief Ray, and Albuquerque with White Man Beatrice Driftwood in the quarter mile, times listed.
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Bessie K
Gladys Bland
Pocawano
Billy Patterson
Chief Ray
Albuquerque
Beatrice
Driftwood
Shootists Thwart Great Scores In Regional Event
The shootists had a fine day with well filled events and strong scores in the professional class. Wallace Miller broke 142 of 150 blue rocks. In the amateur class, top scores included Jones with 148, Gilstrap 138, Turner 137, Harrel 132, Bancroft 136, John K. Parker 128, Rowe 127.
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Wallace Miller
Clase
Jones
Gilstrap
Turner
Harrel
Bancroft
John K. Parker
Rowe
H. and T. C. Excursions and Local Notices
H. and T. C. Excursions announce round trip tickets to Austin for State Encampment August 17 to 25 at 3.55 with sale Aug. 22 and 28 and limits Aug. 25. Galveston trips August 15 and 16 at 4.80 with limit Aug. 28. Also tickets to be sold for Scottish Rite Reunion. The Jack C. Taylor company presents Dr Jekial and Mr Hyde with Desmond trio. Texas Bakery offers fresh bread and cakes. City and Exchange broker shops close Thursday after 1 pm to 6 pm.
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Texas National Guards
Austin
Scottish Rite
Galveston
Jack C. Taylor Company
Dr. Jekial
Mr. Hyde
Desmond Trio
Train Schedule to Fair Grounds on I G N Line
Schedule lists Bryan to Fair Grounds departures from 9 00 am to 11 00 pm with detailed intervals throughout the day. Times include 9 30 am 10 09 am 10 15 am 10 30 am and later 1 30 pm 2 30 pm 3 00 pm 3 30 pm 4 00 pm 4 30 pm 5 20 pm 6 30 pm 8 30 pm and 11 00 pm. Schedule subject to change without notice.
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Bryan
Fair Grounds
Mapa
Adolph Topperwein World Trick Shot Champion
Adolph Topperwein holds and defends the world champion trick shot title with remarkable rifle skills. He has broken world records at flying targets, score 986 of 1000, and performs feats with targets from 22 to 44 caliber, including hitting moving targets and breaking fragments in midair. He travels for Winchester Repeating Arms Co and has exhibited worldwide with medals and trophies.
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Mr. Topperwein
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Heinz
Aca
the Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Bryan Texas
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Morris
Topperwein
Picket
Dallas
3Rd Regiment
Emmet
Hunter & Chatham
Men’s Furnishers
Prohibition
Texas Bakery
Otto Boehme
City’ and Exchange
Adolph Topperwein
Tant
Rance
Geo. A. Adams
Parker Bulliding
Franklin
E. J. Jenkins
San Antonio International Fair
R. G. Taboi
York Life
Bryan,te
New York
A. D. McConnico
Agfa
J. L. Fountain
Texas
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