Bryan Post Office Listing and Miscellaneous Verses
The item compiles a miscellany of short remarks and quips about Bryan Texas and national topics. It notes the Bryan brick factory idea, a remark about cocktails at an Indianapolis banquet, a discovery about breaking a broody hen, and various provocative politics and regional observations. It mentions population notes at the State University, windmill counts in Texas, and post office funding, ending with a fragment about Dixie as the national air.
Texan pride and politics mix in many notes and quips
The passage contrasts reactions to patriotic songs in New York with Texas cigar culture and oil politics. It notes Attorney General Davidson heading to New York to press suits against Standard Oil, signaling possible probes of Corsicana Refining Co and the Texas oil field. It also reflects on journalism as idea discovery and public life, mentioning eastern and western Texas lawmakers known for distinct campaigning traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
New York
Standard Oil
Corsicana Refining Company
Texas
East Texas
North Texas
Galveston News
the Eagle
West Texas
Neill
Texas Farmers’ Union
South
Ft. Worth
Tex
Farmers’ Union
Liverpool
Farmers’ Organizations
D. J. Neill
Court Opens Civil Docket. Divorces Granted and Jury Sworn
District court resumed civil docket with Johnnie Preston v H B Railway trial for conductors mistreatment. Otto Manning v Mary Manning and Lula Pigford v Arthur Pigford granted divorce. Jurors sworn this week include S A Moss E R Lloyd W J Moore R S Taylor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Preston
H. & B. V. Railway
Otto Manning
Mary Manning
Lula C. Pigford
Arthur Pigford
S. A. Moss
E. R. Lloyd
W. J. Moore
R. S. Taylor
J. M. Higgins
J. L. Batte
Franklin Stock Co Opens Week at Opera House
The Franklin Stock Co opened a week engagement with sketches and vaudeville acts that drew much applause. A large crowd attended and the company may expand to twelve performers by Wednesday night with a repertoire of good plays planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Franklin Stock Co
Opera House
Demand for Agricultural College Expansion Sparks State Debate
President Harrington notes inadequate facilities at the Agricultural and Mechanical College and reports 24 extra tents and barracks, with some applicants to be turned away. The Galveston News urges expanding access to instruction, while Editorials praise the college and warn against political overreach in funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Galveston News
Colored Farmers Union elects Brazos County officers
The Colored Farmers Union of Brazos County has effected its organization with Elias Mays as president H H Hall secretary and George Tillery treasurer A committee will confer with the white Farmers Union president to seek cooperation The next meeting is set for Saturday October 19 according to the president's call
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The
Colored Farmers’ Union of
Brazos County
Elias Mays
H. H. Hall
George Tillery
White Farmers’ Union
Walkers Five and Ten Cent Store Opens to Strong Reception
The Walker five and ten cent store opened yesterday to large crowds and strong sales. Decorated with pot plants and cut flowers, the store featured extensive five and ten cent items with lower priced articles overall. The Bryan venue boosts local mercantile life and is well located for shoppers.
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Walker
Bryan
Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes Offer Superior Ready-to-Wear
The ad asserts Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes are America’s foremost ready-to-wear, offering better fit through careful tailoring and intelligent problem solving. It invites skepticism and promises proof, claiming customers have more at stake in the comparison.
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America
Bette
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. J. Fountain
the Daily Eagle
Carnes & Wallace
Bryan, Texas
Indianapolis
Alice Echo
John H. Kirby
Islands
Campbell
Congress
Post Office Department
Picture Post
Carmack
Patterson
Tennessee
Esprit de Corps
Germany
West
New Orleans
Galveston
Dixie
National Air
Beaumont
Burns’ Caller
District Court
Merck
Emmel & Maloney
Smith's
Axminster
Buchanan
Moore
President Neill
Colored Farmers’ Union
Walker’s Five and
Jno. M. Lawrence & Co
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