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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1901
Page
2
The Beaumont oil field reports sixteen gushers while commentators note eastern Texas counties becoming orchards and gardens. Pat Crowe appears in South Africa and a Galveston News writer argues for agricultural focus by large landowners amid colonization plans for Japanese settlers.
Lem B. Hall signs off from the Kandy Kitchen building, inviting patrons to continue patronage. He promotes Prof. Hearne, described as a fixed local eye tester at his store, offering free eye tests and vowing no travel. The note ends with thanks to the public for past support.
A compilation of guests arriving at the Exchange includes G P Miller of New York W M Wright of St Louis Wm Lowry of the Postal Tel Co P P Wilson of Huntsville FG Bochow of Houston J E Astin of Mumford Mrs W T Dawson of Stouston E S Lopez of Detroit SM Kelley of Navasota J W Beard of Lawrence Kansas R H Chatham of Waco J 8 Swain of Dallas and H B Dorsey of Marlin.
The record lists participants including Roe Edge Kurten Joe Love Bryan W R Denton Hookston W L Wright DS Harris Hearne GW Semeo and J Estopiel with J E Matthew son Corsicana J E Sluder Walnut Springs J O Riggs and R B Riggs as entrants for the event.
The advertisement promises relief for dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach and heartburn with Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. Drugstores refund the price if no cure. Price 50 cents per package. M H James is the leading druggist in Bryan Texas.
Brenham Banner reports Prof F W Mally plans an early Brenham visit to study the county cotton crop for his Agricultural Department report. He praises local farmer effort, hopes to start the gin and dedicate the first bale, and jokes about a boll weevil effigy.
The examination will be held at the Bryan courthouse on July 26 1901 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Subjects include Spelling Reading Writing Arithmetic Geography English Grammar English Composition U.S. History and Elementary Algebra up to quadratic equations. Signed Examination Committee Fountain Moore Watkins.
To Cure Dyspepsia and Indigestion Rex Dyspepsia Tablets offer relief for sour stomach or heartburn. All druggists will refund money if they fail to cure. Price fifty cents. M H James, leading druggist, Bryan Texas.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson cautions that drought reports may be exaggerated. He says July 1 condition was better than last year and hot weather helps corn development. He expects ample U S corn and will wait for clearer signs of damage in Iowa Illinois Missouri Indiana Michigan Wisconsin before alarming.
The Amalgamated association call to quit work was observed across the Pittsburg district with 700 to 800 workers idle. Non union plants at Monessen and other sites continued operations while key Hoop and Tin Plate mills shut down amid unionization demands. President Shaffer notes some plants operate under contracts and may avoid immediate conflict.
New York reports from London say returning officers doubt rapid pacification. Railways hold mainly in small zones around Bloemfontein Pretoria and Johannesburg while guerrillas devastate the Dutch Orange River region. Methuen praised for energy and resolve amid criticism of Steyn and Kruger.
Lieutenant Charles R. Ramsay of the Twenty first infantry who was wounded near Lipa early last month is dead. Solon A. Massey, formerly lieutenant of the artillery and recently appointed purchasing agent of the insular government, is also reported dead. General Chaffee is visiting northern railroad points.
London dispatch reports General Kitchener confirming the capture of the wife of Acting President Schalburger and states the prisoner has been brought into Pretoria. The same dispatch notes John P. Wood, a commercial traveler, died at Fayetteville Arkansas.
China has suspended official examinations in all cities where foreigners were mistreated, aiming to modernize but removing punitive intent. The edict covers the entire country for five years, with the United States criticizing the action while seeking a quick withdrawal of foreign ministers from Pekin.
General Wood issues circular prohibiting sale of any alcoholic beverages at the Cuban post exchange to meet the anti canteen law. The order aims to enforce prohibition compliance and curb alcohol distribution in the post.
A cablegram from San Juan reports Ricardo Navarez Rivera assistant postmaster at Mameyes Porto Rico was arrested July 10 on charges of embezzling letters containing valuable enclosures.
Cincinnati reports the machinists' strike effectively ended with more than two thousand workers returning to the shops on July 15, restoring operations and reducing labor disruption.
Iron Mountain Michigan reported the year's hottest day with shade temperatures reaching 110 at 11 oclock on July 15.
In 15 years ago Burleson county Texas a joint prayer meeting for rain led by Methodist Baptist and Christian ministers produced a heavy downpour. A Baptist pastor urged a full deluge and the storm destroyed his church, yet farmers funded a new building.
Advice on choosing vacation stops along the Houston & Texas Central lines. Proposes Galveston La Porte Seabrook Port Lavaca with connections to G H N and NYT M rails for Rockport Corpus Christi and Aransas Pass. Promotes modern hotels and coastal recreation. Local agents and officials listed for rate quotes.
Advertisement touts Quinoria as a malaria cure with refund promise if it fails. Drugstores authorize refunds for fever or malaria, at 50 cents per package. M H James, leading druggist, Bryan Texas.
A column promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a universal treatment for severe throat and lung troubles. It claims the remedy heals tissues, destroys germs, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and ensures restful nights. Advertisement urged buyers to try one bottle and consult Green's Prize Almanac, with Wilson Jenkins Drug Co as seller.
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