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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1902
Page
2
The Grapeland Messenger comments on national issues and party dynamics. It notes morphine addiction reaching over a million in the U S and criticizes San Antonio officials over embalmed oysters. It urges voters to demand leadership within the Democratic Party and laments post-election consequences.
A 14 karat gold spike will be driven between Italy and Fort Worth in December to mark the completion of the Fort Worth division from Fort Worth to Galveston. The line already operates through Italy Mertens Waco Marlin Calvert Bryan Navasota Houston and Galveston and will be ballasted and ready between Italy and Fort Worth in January forming a trunk line from north to south Texas and toward Mexico.
The Brazos River Improvement association will meet in Houston next Friday at 8 o clock. Friends in Bryan and nearby areas are urged to attend and support the move to push the enterprise to success. A strong turnout could yield significant benefits.
The I. and G. N. announces special round trip fares to Houston for a carnival. From Nov 16 to 21 tickets cost 3.30 dollars. On Nov 17 tickets cost 1 dollar, return by Nov 19. On Nov 20 tickets cost 1 dollar, return by Nov 23.
Holiday travel notices from I and G N include convention and excursion rates. Tickets on sale dates span November to December with return limits from 60 to 30 days. Regions covered include Texas routes Fort Worth Houston Galveston and national expositions with note of early selling dates and low rates.
On December 13 17 21 22 23 and 26 the Houston and Texas Central Railroad offers round trip tickets to northern eastern and southeastern points at one fare plus 2 00 with thirty day return limit. Sleeper service from Denison to New Orleans via Houston and connections available. For details write M L Robbins G P T A Houston Texas.
November 9 1902 Dimmitt Texas letter notes mild spell after the first killing frost. Visitors like A B McSwain and Wm Smith describe Hereford cattle and farm variety. Land prices rise in Castro county with school land bonuses $1100–$1200. expect land at $10 per acre in ten years if trends hold. Local election changed sheriff and treasurer. others anticipate T J Sawyer’s arrival and Elbert Barron’s return from the plains.
Southern Pacific Sunset Route offers round trip fares of one fare plus two dollars for Dec 13 17 21 22 23 and 26 with sale limits. Double daily service with Pullman buffet and excursion sleeping cars free chair cars and day coaches. Direct New Orleans connection both east and west. Written inquiry invited for rates schedules and info.
H T C offers round trip fares to Houston at 3 20 with limit November 28 1902 and special trains November 18 and 21 with 1 00 round trip fare. Tickets valid on special trains only and return on regular trains dates listed. Also fares to Waco 3 45 with limit November 16 1902 and notices for a cow purchase and a theater event at the opera house Thursday night.
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