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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
10
Announced bids for T. P. Boyett for City Marshal and T. M. Spell for City Secretary. R. T. Boyle and J. B. Priddy seek alderman seats in Bryan in the upcoming April election.
A state senator proposes a constitutional amendment to set annual salaries of one thousand dollars plus expenses for lawmakers, with the measure reported favorably to the senate. The Houston Post endorses a Caldwell canning factory and argues Texas should avoid purchasing canned goods from outside the state.
Legislators worry there may be no candidates for the judgeship unless pay rises. The author questions why petit jurors pay isn’t raised as they are essential to court function and jury selection is already difficult.
A reader recalls Devoe's forecast for cold weather and notes its accuracy. The piece discusses crop timing for cotton sorghum goobers and other feed crops and argues corn is costly for home feeding and not ideal for general farm use. It warns that corn is better suited for distant markets and as a finisher, with pigs and other animals needing diverse feeds.
List of names under LADIE and GENT categories for the week ending March 27 1905. Includes Grant Lula Hester Lilly Phips Martha Williams Gracy and Carter Moses Cheeks Monroe Curik Louis Dominik John Daherty Pat Hicks J W Keeling co W McGregor Jack Webb Joseph C.
Edge Dry Goods Co announces a big reduction sale starting Monday the 27th. The promotion promises significant discounts across departments and seeks to attract shoppers for a week of savings.
An Austin report to the Houston Chronicle says Texas pioneered sanitation rules for passenger coaches. State Health Officer Dr Tabor is praised for initiating the reform, with the Texas Midland first to comply and the law now drawing inquiries from a dozen states.
Harvey Texas notes include Rev J M Bullock's regular Bethel appointment despite rain and large turnout. Rob and Reuben Holland of Rock Prairie attended services, while Mrs J M Creed and her son visited from Wellborn. Ida McClung returns home after two weeks in Bryan. Emmie Parnell visiting. School closes next Thursday. Eagle correspondent in Dimmitt hopes for less rain in Brazos county.
Senate action approved a Robertson bill allowing cities to set charges for light water and sewerage with books to be produced in court on demand. A Nelms joint resolution enables two thirds of property owners to tax exempt certain property for years to attract manufacturing. Smith's incorporation bill empowers towns to form multi purpose utilities.
Mr and Mrs Hermann Wein kauf welcome a son. Gust Strappe and family visited from Kurten. Rosa Marie named at a baptism by Rev Theo Bauer. Fred Plagens recovering from a foot injury. Mrs Luettke and sons Louis and Charles visit. Louis plans to stay home briefly while Charles returns to Fort Worth. Louis had been clerking at Kaczer's store.
A note confirms Jap-a-Lac floor finish and furniture rejuvenator is sold at Maswell's book store. The line ends with a price tag of 99-24.
The Bryan Eagle announces a voting contest offering Ridpath's History of the World and the Worlds Greatest Orators and Essays as prizes. Teachers students and societies can win by June 24 by collecting votes through subscriptions and entries, with a multiplier for weekly subscribers. Bryan societies or people are excluded.
An ad promotes Mi o na as the only stomach remedy that strengthens the stomach and digestive organs to cure indigestion. It cites E J Jenkins to guarantee a cure or refund and notes Mi o na costs 60 cents per box. The tablet should be taken before meals to prevent pain and improve digestion.
Railroad excursion notices list discounts for trips from Waco to destinations including Mineral Wells Fort Worth Ennis Dallas and more. Dates run early April with round trips and multiple train departures under various organizational accounts such as Grand Lodge K of P Lumbermen convention Baptist convention and State Sportsmen.
Note to remember to see G. Tabor about life insurance. A Bryan store advertises the Swellest line of tailor made skirts in a big reduction sale. Edge Di Goods Co, 96.
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