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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1898
Page
2
The piece quotes banter between Cervera and Schley about a harbor and shows humor from Cleveland Leader and cross roads papers. Kansas reports mention two prairie schooners at port after a stormy voyage from Medicine Lodge bound for Missouri with traps and kids, their propeller tangled with a dashboard risk.
The United States deploys about 20,000 newspaper men while Spain fields around 900, reflecting a vast contrast in press presence between the two nations.
In hazy memories a place named Klondike Orange Leader surfaces as a faded recall from the past, with details unclear and lines blurred by time. The fragment hints at a local setting tied to a newspaper or community narrative, preserving a sense of historical nostalgia.
Texas corn crop totals about 150.9 million bushels and the state is set to lead in agricultural product value nationwide this year. The report comes from Valves ton News.
A Denver poet simplifies the scene by singing for 45 fellows urging hat tosses and cheers. The refrain calls for a grand hurrah for Schley and a ringing whoop for Shafter.
A fragmentary report notes a Japanese or Allied fleet action near Santiago where two Spanish cruisers were destroyed. An unidentified commander expresses thanks to a higher power, invoking the Great Admiral and God of battles. The text shows religious rhetoric amid wartime deeds.
Four sailors aboard the battleship Texas say Captain Philip plans to take the ship to Galveston as soon as the war ends if the therapy voyage permits, signaling early return after hostilities cease.
The fragment mentions places like Texas Illinois Massachusetts and Mexico and hints at people inviting others to join a global effort. It references leaders and a push to mobilize or respond to a broader world situation with hints of industry and travel.
The piece notes that merchants who advertise in dull seasons secure a large share of cash, and when the busier fall trade arrives they are foremost in traders’ thoughts and reap rewards from foresight.
M D Willis of Corsicana A B Mathews of Waco S and T Tooke of City H Higgins P W Welncke of St Louis S L Holyfield and wife of Houston F G Ells of Chicago greeted at the Exchange Hotel with guests from multiple cities.
The Rock Prairie Literary society met Saturday night with acting president A. C. Bland presiding. Miss Zuma Jolly read last meeting’s minutes and a program announced for the next gathering on Saturday night in August.
Taken up by W H Newman and estrayed before W H McMichael J P precinct 6 Brazos county a black mare four years old fourteen hands high no brand visible appraised at fifteen dollars by P T Moon and B F Moon given under my hand June 22 1898 G W McMicnae 36 Cc C C B C
A competitive examination will be held for applicants to the Sam Houston Normal at Bryan on July 25 at 2 o'clock p.m. Prof. S. H. Hickman of Bryan will conduct the exam. W. L. Dean, 55th Rep. Dist.
The Theate Burleson county reports are strong. Fourteen post offices were visited and valuable statistics secured for the Special Edition. The Eagle plans a mammoth edition distributed across Brazos, Madison, Grimes, Leon, Burleson, and Robertson counties to boost Bryan as a trading point.
Farm reports say crops look well despite heat. Visitors include W. B. Hudson and wife Dr. C. H. Edge L. E A D Edge from Bethel Paul W. Edge Clarence Pearson and Tobe Tobias noted in Cottonwood Reliance church drew a large crowd. Singing choir gathered Saturday night with a large attendance.
The & G N R announces new up to date Parlor Cars on day trains from San Antonio to Palestine replacing prior sleeping cars. Cars feature paired seating large observation windows movable tables foot cushions rugs pillows and lavatories with uniformed porters. A 35 cent nominal charge reserves exclusive use for first class travelers on Fast Mail No 6 via Galveston and St. Louis.
At the A and M College Farmers Congress a dairy section discussion sparked tall tales of lifelong milking. Cadet Barnes suggested eight to nine months yearly, while several farmers claimed cows milked for five, seven, nine, or eleven years, each with multiple calves born during the run.
An overview of Porto Rico as a rich Spanish colony called the gem of the Antilles. It notes its size, climate, agriculture, major harbors, and San Juan as the capital with its fortifications, schools, and key buildings. Also includes a list of state farming institute funding and a Kennebunkport church bell incident.
A Rosebud Agency Sioux Indian writes to the United States Marshal to file a complaint against her brother for shooting at their mother. She states he missed her mother by at least a foot.
Burt Norwood presents a collection featuring twelve colored plates and many ready stamped doilies. The display highlights Richardson's exquisite flower shading studies and invites audience to view the set, numbered 197.
City officers include Mayor C A Adams, Marshall T P Boyett, Deputy Marshal R A Smith, Secretary Treasurer H G Rhodes, City Sexton H H Jones, Constable C L Baker, Aldermen Rk G Tabor W B Howell W W Harris C H Wyse Jno M Lawrence. County officers list Judge W H Harman, Clerk G W McMichael, Attorney A G Board, Tax Collector J J Adams, Tax Assessor R M Nall, Sheriff T C Nunn, Treasurer R W Carr, District Clerk J C Williams, Commissioners R J Deens Peter Thomas Felix Phillips P H Arrington.
Baptist W C Finley pastor services Sunday 11 a m and 7 15 p m Sunday school 9 45 a m prayer meeting Thursday Methodist J B Cochran pastor services 11 a m and 7 p m Sunday school 9 46 Epworth League 4 p m prayer meeting Tuesday Presbyterian J D West pastor services morning and evening 1st 3rd and 4th Sundays Sunday school 9 45 prayer meeting Wednesday Christian J L Andrews pastor services 11 a m and 7 15 p m Sunday school 9 45 Christian Endeavor 3 p m Sunday prayer meeting Wednesday Free Communion Baptist A M Stewart pastor services Sunday night Sunday school 10 St Josephs Catholic Church Father Pelnar pastor Mass 8 and 10 a m Sunday
A compiled notice lists multiple local Masonic and fraternal bodies with their meeting days each month and named officers or secretaries. Organizations include Ivanhoe Commandery No 8 Knight Templars Brazos Lodge No 149 A F A M Brazos Lodge No 64 K of P Vulcan Lodge No 387 AOUW Bryan Lodge 1032 K of H Brazos Camp No 104 W of W Bryan Tent 16 KK O T M Bryan Lodge 980 Home Forum and Bryan Lodge 409 National Aid with respective meeting nights and key contacts.
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