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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
2
The notice urges Bryan to secure the Carnegie library building. It notes a cotton warehouse to be built at Galveston to help locals store their crop. It warns in sanitary campaigns not to overlook disease spreading mosquitoes and breeding grounds. It mentions that good dirt roads to a good town can tempt farmers to haul cotton across railroad tracks to other towns.
A satirical line notes Republicans worry the beef trust cannot harmonize with the full dinner pail promise, suggesting tension between economic policy and working class needs.
A cautionary note describes a young woman who unintentionally jerks her head back to avoid a kiss and breaks her neck, a grim warning that emphasizes caution over resistance. It advises leaning instead of jerking to prevent harm.
An assortment of classified items notes cash only meat sales by C B Francis and updates on local real estate, business upgrades, and social notices. Intercollegiate athletic attendees from A M College head to Austin with instructor Whitney.
Hotel arrivals show guests from multiple cities including Jackson Tennessee Houston Cincinnati Dallas and Chicago. Notable names include J 8 Milliken H R Lewis and J H Johnson with accompanying towns and organizations.
Franklin Bros market continues to sell top meats in Bryan. Mrs Lawson and Miss Kyle arrived back from Dallas yesterday. J S Francis of Cottonwood was in town yesterday. H G Rhodes left on a business trip yesterday. A dwelling house is for rent apply to Mrs Proctor at 182.
To cure dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach or heartburn take Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. All druggists may refund money if they fail to cure. Price 50 cents. M B James leading druggist Bryan Texas.
A notice promotes Vicks Family Magazine as a leading home publication expanded with new departments for Household Children Poultry Farm and stories. Subscribers are urged to send 25 cents and cut out the notice to receive a full year of the 82 page magazine for 50 cents annually.
Yesterday a serious incident affected the old Methodist church line as it crossed the company's wires. On the oil mill line the damage is extensive and will delay repairs for several days, causing notable customer inconvenience. Episcopal Church services Sunday at 11 am and 7:45 pm. Holy baptism administered at the morning service along with holy communion.
The scholastic census begins in every independent Texas school district except community counties, aiming to cover children eight to seventeen regardless of race. Last year the state counted 574,340 white and 165,060 colored children, with per capita funding of 4.75 dollars. It may rise, but a five percent population increase is expected. a broader raise in per child funding is possible if finances allow. In Texarkana, James Co. Whitener was shot and gravely wounded on West Broad Street. J. B. Shutt surrendered and is jailed, once close friends with Whitener.
Two men boarded the northbound Frisco express between Seligman and Washburn. They climbed into the cab and covered Engineer Beckerley and the fireman with revolvers demanding a stop. The engineer pretended to miss the cue and stopped half a mile beyond, causing the robbers to abandon the attempt.
Washington May 2 The president has decided to appoint Hanson as marshal for the new southern district of Texas in accordance with the wishes of the Republican organization. Judge Burns may arrive soon to consult with the president about the new district and will advise on Texas appointments until July 1 when he goes to the bench.
Rock Island headquarters says it is not worried by proposed extensions of the International and parallel lines to its southern extension filed at Austin. The company claims it will enjoy shorter mileage and lower grades, with a favorable impact on service and efficiency.
Palma, president elect, arrives in Santiago de Cuba from Manzanillo with his party and is greeted warmly by supporters. The May 2 update notes the arrival of Senor Estrada Palma and his delegation.
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