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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
2
State entomologist Dr. Malley outlines cotton boll weevil and bollworm control. He advises not plowing under squares, burning large plants, and using a corn trap crop to lure bollworm eggs away from cotton, with results seen on local plantations.
Fragmentary text mentions taking a sweet milk mixture three times daily. The wording suggests a medicinal or dietary instruction but lacks complete context.
Parks and Waldrop announce a large assortment of night shirts in cambric nainsook and cross barred muslin. Light weights with or without collars priced from 50 cents to 1 50. Stock reflects hot night comfort for customers seeking cool sleepwear.
The eleventh annual Camp John G Walker reunion in Madisonville Texas is postponed to August 8 9 and 10 with August 10 as the principal day due to floods damaged bridges and local work. Commander J C Wess states the change is urgent and made without a camp meeting. Bryan business leaders approve and will attend in force.
Editor Eagle presents the second annual Farmers' Congress with sessions from State Horticultural Society Texas Dairymen's Association and Texas Cotton Growers' Association. Visitors can tour A and M College Experiment Station view machinery, and enjoy $1 day camp accommodations and low food prices offered on grounds.
The New York Star announces a word-building contest using letters from THE NEW YORK STAR. Daily prize a high grade bicycle plus two watches and other rewards. Trial subscription needed, contest runs June 26 to August 21 1899 with lists mailed to 236 W 39th Street New York City.
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