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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1903
Page
2
A traveling man at a Bryan depot demonstrates a feather trick that allegedly reveals bones and ligaments in the hand when viewed through a feather and the sun. The Gonzales Inquirer notes that the crowd is astonished and dares readers to try the method themselves, claiming darker feathers yield stronger X ray effects.
The Grimes county prohibition election petition was not presented at the last term of the commissioners court because over one third of signers were disqualified for failing to pay poll tax and thus were not qualified voters.
A rugged weather pattern grips the continent with a biting barrage. Texas prepares for the season as growers await relief from steady rain and sluggish fieldwork.
State farmers gather in Austin to discuss several important matters including policy concerns, funding, and regional agricultural issues. Leaders outlined plans for upcoming programs and outreach efforts to assist growers statewide.
About fifty delegates at the State Farmers Institute in Austin urged the legislature to provide 10 000 dollars yearly to support Farmers Institutes and institute work under Texas A and M College. The meeting endorsed the Stewart bill for an independent agriculture department and backed a bounty scalp law with western support, while expressing concern that A and M College needs broader funds to conduct experiments and stations.
The State Farmers Institute session in Austin opposed Stewart bill creating a separate department of agriculture citing political risks and cost. It praised Institute programs including a weather bureau talk and Dittinger on Travis County road miles, calling the movement vital to Texas’ material welfare and urging legislative support.
Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans run alongside battleship arrivals at Galveston as Gulf Coast cities press ahead this week. The note highlights ongoing celebrations and heightened naval activity shaping regional mood and events.
The February 14 issue of the Orange Daily Tribune features a Valentine edition printed on local paper. It notes Orange manufactured stock and yellow pine pulp as materials, claiming success and pride for Miss Texas.
The piece alleges President Roosevelt opposes large families and suggests his concern targets colored citizens who would face more scrutiny if their family sizes were counted.
A Domino Party sponsored by Bryan's young men is set for Thursday February 19 at Mike's Hall. Attendees must wear a pink domino and pay 50e admission. Patronesses include Mesdames W. H. Oliver P. S. Tilton T. K. Lawrence R. M. Gordon A. A. McKenzie Frank Clarke H. G. Rhodes A. M. Rhodes J. A. McQueen W. S. Howell M. W. Sims J. B. Hines R. T. Boyle Cliff A. Adams.
The Knights of Pythias lodge will be called to order promptly at 7 30 P M to allow those wishing to attend a violin recital after the lodge closes. W H Lawrence C C
Six room house on three lots with outhouses and underground cistern in first class condition. Price one thousand five hundred dollars. A W Hollman. 86 lm.
Two daily trains from El Paso and San Antonio and three from Houston offer round trip fares for Mardi Gras via Sunset Route with return extension to March 14. Tickets on sale Feb 17 to 23, limited return by Feb 28. All trains run to Union Station New Orleans with standard Pullman and excursion sleeping cars, chair cars, and day coaches.
Miss Ruby Reed hosted a Valentine party Saturday afternoon at her parents home Mr and Mrs W A Reed Music and games highlighted the event The bow and arrow contest yielded a valentine for Miss Weezil Hobgood as the top shooter Master Willie Roman won a box of bonbons Prizes for Miss Trene Beard and Robert Caldwell were comic valentines Refreshments were served and candy favors given to each guest Assistant host was Miss Ray Montgomery
A huge Galveston Opera House audience enjoyed Peck's Bad Boy this afternoon with laughter lasting through the curtain calls. The gallery roared at times and the show drew a large crowd again last night.
The Eagle announces Avin Dunnica as a candidate for City Secretary while W R Johnston Bryan and M Spell seek re election to the office at the forthcoming April city election.
For City Marshal W J Roberts and for Alderman C C Shelburne and Roger T Boyle, party slate announces candidacies to be decided by voters at the April election.
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