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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1901
Page
2
Ben Hendley, 14, invites readers to the Central Texas Fair with ballooning and parachuting shows, fast horses, high producing cow and hefty hog, plus cattle displays. The note mentions strong fair conditions and uplifting tone, contrasted by news of the South African war and bubonic plague quarantine updates.
The Houston Post notes fairgoers arrive by every train and Bryan welcomes them promising entertainment. The column also mentions local interests from photography, river falls, and regional election activity across many states.
Counters claim of specialized foods for body parts and promotes a balanced diet. Advises against indigestion and dyspepsia and extols Green's August Flower as a general digestive aid. Mentions Dr. G. G. Green remedies sold by Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co. and a Green's Almanac.
Gray Grand Opera Co Houston announces round tickets to Houston for Nov 3 and 4 travel, limit return by Nov 5, fare 3 dollars and 5 cents. W S Wilson agent. Franklin Bros advertise abundant cold storage meats at their markets for fair week and prompt service.
The St. Louis health department records 11 deaths and 11 other children with lockjaw tied to the city produced diphtheria antitoxin. Authorities halt further production, launch free tetanus antitoxin trials, and push a coroner ordered inquiry into the deaths. Investigations involve bacteriologists Bolton Fish Waldren Ravold and tests on spinal serum and a guinea pig showing fatal lockjaw after inoculation.
Dr George R Tabor assumed duties as state health officer in Austin with Dr Chas Fishback Norton named as assistant after resigning as El Paso quarantine officer. Other items: Yaqui Indians killed 80 ranchers near Oniaias in Sonora. Texas school land payments totaled 546000 for Oct and Nov. Local deaths and fires reported in several towns.
Chicago judge set bail for Chicago American executives Carveshoe and Lawrence at 10000 each while Canfield and Hammond were held on 1000. Other defendants including Hearst Davenport and Briggs fled the state amid the People’s Gas case related to alleged contempt. Weather bulletin notes rain needed in mid south Atlantic and central valleys. Berlin reports distress among German workers with high unemployment. Heirs seek 20000 life policy from Mitchell heirs in St. Joseph. Ardmore official Matthews dies at 67. Griscom marries in London to Miss Bronson.
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets are sold with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure. Druggists will refund the purchase price of 50 cents. M. H. James, a leading Bryan Texas druggist, advertises the product.
Special train from Bryan at 9 33 a m on Sunday November 3 offers round trip tickets to Waco and Marlin. Return trains depart Waco 8 55 p m and Marlin 9 42 p m the same day. Fare is 150 for Waco, 100 for Marlin. Tickets valid only on the special train. M L Robbins and W S Wilson G P T A agents.
John W. Hicks announces a city market operation offering beef pork mutton and various meats in any quantity at reasonable prices. He pledges to buy only top quality animals and to employ expert meat cutters and invites patrons to support the venture.
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