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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
2
BE. J. Fountain and Co. distributes produce including peaches, vegetables, cabbage, sweet peppers, and tomatoes in a observed shipment. The listing notes various fruits and vegetables typical of a wholesale market.
A Palestine furniture dealer markets as Dollar Down Dobbs. Reports show a serious peach glut in Northern and Eastern markets due to heavy Texas and Georgia shipments. The Eagle notes receipt of an invitation to the inter coastal convention in Victoria Texas on Tuesday August 8.
The Sunset Central and I, and G N railway lines announce free transportation for farmers wishing to attend the Farmers Congress.
A Herald journalist visits H. R. Dietz to inspect Sumatra tobacco under government direction. Dietz grows on one quarter acre under lightweight canvas, with plants reaching eight feet in two months and leaves measuring up to 14 by 22 inches, acclaimed as exceptionally fine by experts.
Mr Dietz estimates 75 cents per acre yearly for canvas and notes tobacco requires similar cultivation to corn. He has a 45 cent a pound guaranteed dry leaf price and plans to profit beyond production costs. An experimental Sumatra patch and Havana filler are grown. 1200 pounds per acre expected. He harvests with a Black laborer assisting, leaves drying in a barn.
The W. H. Owensby property at the corner of Bryan and Clay streets beside Parker's gin is offered for sale. Includes a six room house with cistern and a new 28 by 14 feet store house in a prime location. A bargain. See W. C. Davis. Phone 234.
A moonlit rural entertainment at Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Youens honored Miss Nettie Brietz of Bryan. A mock wedding was staged with Dr. M. E. Lott as groom and Miss Worth Youeus as bride, aided by a full bridal party on the lawn with palms and rustic decor.
A store advertises tan oxfords and tan shoes at 3.50 each with a single 4.25 price element. Men’s underwear is offered at 1.00 per garment, while other items show 3.75 2.75 and 75e 1S8¢ pricing in a brief sale listing.
Advertises Mi o na tablets for summer germ diseases and weak stomachs. Claims prevention of diarrheal illness by taking a tablet before meals, healing stomach lining, strengthening nerves, and building health. Guarantees refund if not satisfactory, except stomach cancer.
The piece praises the University of Texas for its rapid growth and outstanding faculty. It quotes a leading state journal noting the regents seek the best professors regardless of location, creating a distinctive individuality and an atmosphere of original thought and independence for Texas.
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