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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1899
Page
3
The clipping lists H. and T. OC time cards for Bryan and Hearne with multiple southbound and northbound departures and arrivals. It includes No. 1 to No. 4 time points, 4:08 pm, 1:16 am, and references to the G.N. timetable between Hearne and San Antonio with No. 9 and No. 10 schedules and Hearne arrivals and departures.
Wednesday forecast fair. Local items include social visits from Dallas Wellborn and Bethel, seed ads, turkey sales, picture frames, and a big excursion to the San Antonio international fair. The Brazos and Navasota rivers rise. cotton seed bulls offered. schedule change for H T C line. Excursion fare $2.50. depart College Station Nov 3.
A garbled ad fragment lists various medium to winter weight underwear and wool garments in cadet blue dark tan cream and white tones. Descriptions mention satin facing, jersey ribbing, fleece lining and Canton flannel with a focus on value and price of one dollar per item.
Mrs A J Edwards of Millican visited the city yesterday. Mrs Si Packard of Houston visits Mr and Mrs Frank Clarke. Turkeys offered for a dollar at John B Mike’s dso today. The M I C meets with Mrs Geo R Tabor at 3 pm. each lady to bring a Texas history question. Smoke Metropolitan cigars sold at Exposition Saloon. Mrs and Mrs R Newcomb from Reliance visited the Eagle. Drink Mount Vernon Pure Rye at Exposition Saloon. Daughters of the Confederacy raised 5.85 for Baldwin memorial fund at tea hosted by Mrs J J Adams. Chapter meets Friday at 4 pm with Mrs F A Lee Lang the machinist at Carr’s Hardware. Dr W S Stuart died at his Bryen home at 5:15 this morning.
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In a vivid wartime style dispatch, the piece notes that ten thousand Kansas women will wear divided skirts amid stormy weather. It contrasts this practical adaptation with doubters who claim past terrors of Kansas storms cannot worsen, highlighting public sentiment and resilience.
A dialogue about floriculture and garden work reveals Aunt Sue and Miss Maude debating farm duties. The exchange mentions a group of five ladies led by Mesdames as part of the garden scene and businesslike approach.
The article outlines George Washington's wealth and holdings as a farmer after his death, noting 11 398 acres excluding Mount Vernon, a wife’s estate valued at 530 000 dollars, and substantial livestock. It highlights his household staff, managerial skills, and his desire to be known as America’s first farmer, plus a silver cup awarded for raising the Largest Jackass.
In a village beerhouse during heavy rain four or five men discuss weather and soil. A curious man, noted as henpecked, replies in shock that he buried his wife just yesterday, implying concern over stirring things up.
This exchange notes one Chicago court publicizing a golf event while contrasting it with the sensational murder trial of a sausage maker, highlighting competing legal proceedings drawing attention in the city.
A quote from the Washington Star features Miss Cayenne arguing most locals cannot stay ignorant of New York’s ways. She adds only a chief of police or similar figure might. The remark frames urban savvy and authority with a witty retort.
During an all night session the New South Wales premier Mr Reid slept on the opposition benches drawing notice for his nasal performances. Opposition leader Mr Barton quipped that the premier is his sleeping partner sparking humorous exchange in the house.
Desperate-looking man seeks a horse for his mother in law to ride this afternoon. Stable-keeper offers a calm, child friendly horse, but the man insists on a spirited animal likely to cause chaos and smash everything. Somerville Journal reports the odd exchange.
France passes a law forbidding any solid food for babies due to a falling birth rate. Officials warn the population is shrinking by about 20,000 each year, prompting urgent measures to safeguard the nation’s youngest citizens.
A New Jersey foundry supplies bells for farms schools churches and engine houses at about 28 000 bells to farmers and 4 000 bells to other users annually. A foundryman estimates at least 50 000 bells are sold each year nationwide to tillers and breeders.
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