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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1903
Page
2
A fragment notes a call for spirited young women to take on hard work and responsibilities to earn a living in Texas. The text references admiration for decisive action and independence, with incomplete lines suggesting a broader plea or societal expectation.
The Caldwell News-Chronicle notes Bryan, Rockdale, and Cameron papers expanding to twelve pages with six full pages of ads. It suggests local merchants should advertise more to support larger issues and showcase town prospects, praising progressive merchants in growing towns.
The Bryan Eagle promotes a big blooded hog show at Bryan next Saturday with prizes for best pure bred and grade hogs. The event aims to benefit local hog raisers and the county’s agriculture, with cash and other prizes totaling about $50. Regen Madisonville Meteor notes the initiative as commendable for the industry.
Public notice states the last Legislature outlawed selling or possessing for sale wild animals and birds within state borders. It declares deer antelope ducks turkeys geese quail plover snipes doves pigeons curlew and similar species as the property of the state. Penalties for selling buying or possessing for sale are described in the new law.
A dealer promotes a new season arrival featuring Bluchers and Bats in Vici and Box styles. The ad touts elegance, perfect workmanship, and superior wearability as unmatched by any shoe on earth.
The text states that any of the said game played after purchase shall incur a fine from ten to one hundred dollars. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Camp J. B. Robertson UCV met at the courthouse to install First Lieutenant Thomas Rowan as commander to fill Capt. J J Adams's unexpired term. A committee was named to draft a charter for a veterans burial association and a memorial report on the late commander was adopted for later publication.
The cotton receipts totals include Lawrence Warehouse 7964 bales Brick Warehouse 5089 Stover's Cotton Yard 1143 and AER gate 14196 bales indicating overall season intake and distribution among local facilities.
In Bryan Texas on November 14 1903 Nannie H Rhodes writes Mr John A McCall President of New York Life Insurance Co notes receipt of a draft in full settlement for policy 997342 from her late husband Albert M Rhodes. She says the draft covers half the premiums and commends the company for prompt action.
Houston special trains pass Bryan on November 25 and 27 at 12 25 pm The H to T C Railroad will sell round trip tickets to Houston fare one dollar Tickets sold November 25 are valid to depart Houston on regular trains November 25 26 and 27 Tickets sold November 27 are valid to depart Houston on regular trains November 27 28 and 29
Miss Elma Harbers entertained a group for a progressive flinch session with green and pink score cards and prizes. Lynn Crudgington won seven on her card and received a handkerchief. Lucy Boat earned the booby prize of ketchup. An abundant Mexican lunch followed as guests included Miss Harvey of Hempstead and Miss Griffin among others.
Mr and Mrs W E Johnson and their little son arrived back in Millican yesterday, marking a family reunion moment for the town.
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